34th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120211082 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - There is provides a photoelectric conversion device material which can be used as an electrode buffer material for a solar cell or the like and can improve durability while maintaining the interaction with an electrode and mobility; a photoelectric conversion device using the photoelectric conversion device material; and a solar cell using the photoelectric conversion device. A photoelectric conversion device containing a buffer layer and an active layer, wherein the buffer layer contains a compound represented by the following general formula (I), the active layer contains an n-type semiconductor, and the n-type semiconductor is a compound having a solubility in toluene of 0.5% by weight or more at 25° C. and having an electron mobility of 1.0×10 | 2012-08-23 |
20120211083 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIC THIN FILM SOLAR CELL MODULE - Provided is a method for manufacturing an organic thin film solar cell module that can be manufactured by simple steps. As the method for manufacturing an organic thin film solar cell module, the method for manufacturing an organic thin film solar cell module in which a plurality of organic photovoltaic cells ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120211084 | MULTIPLE EMULSIONS CREATED USING JETTING AND OTHER TECHNIQUES - The present invention generally relates to emulsions, and more particularly, to multiple emulsions. In one aspect, multiple emulsions are formed by urging a fluid into a channel, e.g., by causing the fluid to enter the channel as a “jet.” Side channels can be used to encapsulate the fluid with a surrounding fluid. In some cases, multiple fluids may flow through a channel collinearly before multiple emulsion droplets are formed. The fluidic channels may also, in certain embodiments, include varying degrees of hydrophilicity or hydrophobicity. As examples, the fluidic channel may be relatively hydrophilic upstream of an intersection (or other region within the channel) and relatively hydrophobic downstream of the intersection, or vice versa. In some cases, the average cross-sectional dimension may change, e.g., at an intersection. For instance, the average cross-sectional dimension may increase at the intersection. Surprisingly, a relatively small increase in dimension, in combination with a change in hydrophilicity of the fluidic channel, may delay droplet formation of a stream of collinearly-flowing multiple fluids under certain flow conditions; accordingly, the point at which multiple emulsion droplets are formed can be readily controlled within the fluidic channel. In some cases, the multiple droplet may be formed from the collinear flow of fluids at (or near) a single location within the fluidic channel. In addition, unexpectedly, systems such as those described herein may be used to encapsulate fluids in single or multiple emulsions that are difficult or impossible to encapsulate using other techniques, such as fluids with low surface tension, viscous fluids, or viscoelastic fluids. Other aspects of the invention are generally directed to methods of making and using such systems, kits involving such systems, emulsions created using such systems, or the like. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211085 | TAP LIQUID SAVINGS IN A LIQUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A liquid distribution system having at least one liquid conduit extending from a liquid source to a liquid tap and a method for substantially retaining the temperature of a liquid in the liquid distribution system. When a tapping operation is finished, the liquid is evacuated from the liquid conduit, and a gas is brought into the liquid conduit in order to replace the liquid therein and cause the liquid to flow backwards to the liquid source. When liquid is to be tapped from the liquid tap, the gas is evacuated from the liquid conduit. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211086 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING WATER SUPPLY BY A SENSITIVE FAUCET CAPABLE OF AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING A DETECTED DISTANCE - A method of controlling water supply by a sensitive faucet capable of automatically adjusting a detected distance comprises steps of: (A) automatically adjusting a detected distance which uses a transmitting unit to emit a pulse to a background, detects a reflection value of the pulse and adjusts the pulse width via a controlling unit; (B) defining a background value which emits the pulse to the background and detects the reflected pulse for setting the reflection value as a background value; and (C) determining a user state which periodically emits the pulse, detects the reflected pulse and determines a user state according to the reflection value for the controlling unit to control a faucet unit open to supply water. Accordingly, the sensitive faucet automatically adjusts a detected distance, for saving water and electricity. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211087 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL VAPOR CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for monitoring a fuel vapor recovery system including a fuel tank isolation valve coupled between a fuel tank and a canister. During selected conditions, the valve is modulated and pressure pulsations in the fuel vapor recovery system are monitored. Valve degradation is identified based on correlations between the valve modulation and the resultant pressure pulsations. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211088 | METHODS FOR MANIPULATING LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN MULTI-CHAMBERED RECEPTACLES - A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample. The detector can be used to detect an optical signal emitted by the contents of the receptacle. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211089 | RECIRCULATING, CONSTANT BACKPRESSURE CORE FLOODING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for simulating production conditions in hydrocarbon-bearing reservoirs, as an example, by flooding of core samples from such reservoirs, are described. Full recirculation flow measurements permit several fluids (for example, crude oil, brine, and gas) to be simultaneously injected into core samples having varying dimensions. Accurate and stable back pressures are maintained at total flow rates of as high as 200 cc/min., for a large range of fluid viscosities. Accurate and stable net overburden pressures relative to pore pressure are also maintained, thereby simulating the formations at depth. Core samples from formations may also be investigated using the apparatus and method hereof, for carbon dioxide sequestration potential, as another example. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211090 | Clean-in-Place Valve Assembly and Method of Operation - A valve assembly configured for a clean-in-place operation for processing systems includes a valve body with a valve seat and inner cavity extending into the valve body. A shaft extends through the valve body and a stopper is connected to one end of the shaft for movement between a normally closed position wherein the stopper sealingly engages the valve seat and an open position wherein the stopper is spaced from the valve seat to permit cleaning fluid to enter and exit the inner cavity only through the valve. An actuator is connected to the valve body and includes a plunger adapted for contacting an opposite end of the shaft for moving the stopper toward the open position when activated. An air inlet extends through the valve body and into the inner cavity. A stop valve is operatively associated with the inlet and is in a normally closed position for preventing fluid from exiting through the inlet such that cleaning fluid only enters and exits the inner cavity through the valve seat when the plunger is in the open position. The stop valve is connectable to a source of pressurized air to thereby open the stop valve and cause drying air or other gas or fluid to enter the inner cavity with sufficient pressure to move the stopper toward the open position and supply the air or other gas or other fluid to the processing system. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211091 | IN-LINE FLUSH VALVE - An in-line flush valve, comprising a t-shaped hollow body having a central flow passageway, at least three spaced-apart hollow ends in flow communication with the central flow passageway, wherein a first hollow end and a second hollow end share a common radial axis, are disposed in opposing relation, and define a pass-through conduit, wherein a radial axis of a third hollow end is substantially perpendicular with respect to the common axis of the first hollow end and the second hollow end, wherein the pass-through conduit is disposed between and in flow communication with an inlet of a pump and a fluid source, and wherein the third hollow end is adapted to receive fluid to flush said pump. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211092 | MIX-PROOF VALVE - A cleaning arrangement ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120211093 | PUMP ASSEMBLIES WITH FREEZE-PREVENTIVE HEATING - Pumps are disclosed that include a pump housing and at least one movable pumping element situated in the housing. The pumping element(s) are magnetically driven by magnetically coupling an external magnet driver (e.g., a stator) to a driven magnet located in the housing. A control circuit selectively operates the stator and a heat-producing element, so as to energize the heat-producing element especially in a potential freezing condition when the pump is not being otherwise operated. Thus, the fluid in the pump is prevented from freezing, and freeze-related pump damage is avoided. The heat-producing element can be the stator itself energized differently from when the stator is used for driving the pump. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211094 | TOILET FILL VALVE WATER LEAK AND OVERFLOW NOTIFICATION DEVICE - A device to shut-off a water supply to a toilet diverts water from a toilet fill valve to a shut-off valve that has a housing that includes a valve mechanism, a trip mechanism, and a trip circuit. The trip mechanism includes a rotational spring that urges closing of the valve mechanism. A trip latch is adapted to prevent closing of the valve mechanism except when withdrawn from the valve mechanism by a solenoid that is electrically connected to the trip circuit. The trip circuit includes at least one trip sensor input and a power source, such that when the trip circuit detects a fault condition on any of the trip sensors, the trip circuit connects power to the solenoid to withdraw the solenoid to close the valve mechanism. A rest knob may then be rotated to reset the valve mechanism into a valve-open position. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211095 | Molded and Packaged Elastomeric Check Valve - Elastomeric check valves for use, e.g., in small pump devices, may include a molded elastomeric valve body forming a pocket that extends from an opening at the valve inlet to a terminus inside the valve body, and having a slit extending from the terminus to a valve outlet. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211096 | CHECK VALVE AND VACUUM SYSTEM - A check valve includes a case body, a piston device, and a blocking plate. The case body includes a first case part and a second case part. The first case part has a first opening. The second case part has a second opening and a third opening. The second opening faces the first opening, and the third opening is located at one side of the second opening. The first case part and the second case part are combined to form the case body, and the case body has a fluid passage therein. The piston device is aligned to the second opening and mounted on the second case part. The blocking plate is disposed on the piston device. When the piston device operates, the piston device pushes the blocking plate to seal the first opening. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211097 | Diagnostic System for a Valve - A valve that can be actuated by a position controller via a drive, wherein the position controller has a housing and is fastened to the valve by the housing. A first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor are attached on or in the housing. As a result of the position of both sensors, the temperature measured using the first temperature sensor is more readily influenced by the valve and the temperature registered by the second temperature sensor is more readily influenced by the environment. If a gas leak occurs in the valve, a temperature difference occurs that is evaluated for diagnosis of a leak. The diagnostic system is particularly easy to minor implement with minimal effort. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211098 | Ball Valve with Integrated Cam Operated Internal Microswitch - A ball valve includes a valve housing that has a main passage defined therein and a valve assembly that includes a valve body, which is movable within the main passage between open and closed positions, and a valve stem that fixedly engages the valve body. A handle is disposed on the valve housing that is connected to the valve stem and is operable to rotate the valve body between the open and closed positions via the valve stem. A switch is disposed within the housing, which operatively engages the valve assembly and is configured to transmit a signal to an operator's station regarding the position of the valve body. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211099 | PNEUMATIC MANIFOLD - A pneumatic manifold which can be constructed using standard PCB (Printed Circuit Board) construction techniques provides customised flow distribution around (and/or between) different members. By virtue of its PCB construction the manifold also may include conductive electrical tracks and fixing points common to other PCBs and possibly serving electrical pneumatic components. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211100 | SLIDE LOCK GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM - A gas supply system that is easily assembled and/or installed and includes an initially flexible clamping system that allows for the gas supply system to adapt to the gas components. As the assembly of the gas components is complete, the clamping system becomes rigid thereby securing the gas components to a support rail. The slide lock gas delivery system allows a gas system component bottom surface to establish the sealing plane for the inlet and outlet seals independently. The lateral spacing for the gas component mounting holes float during assembly to reduce the opportunity for misalignment. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211101 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE FOR A ONE-SIDED OPERATING DIFFERENTIAL CYLINDER HAVING FIVE CONTROL EDGES - A hydraulic control valve to control a double-acting working cylinder having a piston with a piston rod on one side, whereby the control valve formed in the structure to move the piston has at least four external connections, P, A, B, T and a device to feed the fluid forced out of the small stroke space into the large stroke space back while the piston rod is moving out, and further, for independent switching of the working cylinder from the work stroke to slow movement with a subsequent holding state to release pressure from the small stroke space of the working cylinder, a connection of the small stroke space to the tank can be switched on, is characterized in that on the control valve ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120211102 | FLUID PASSAGE CLOSURE SYSTEM IN COMPRESSOR - A fluid passage closure system in a compressor includes a fluid passage, a seal cap unit and a flow space. The fluid passage formed in the housing of the compressor includes a large-diameter and the small-diameter passages, a step formed between the large-diameter and the small-diameter passages and a flat portion formed in the step. The large-diameter passage is formed on the opening side of the fluid passage and connected to the small-diameter passage. The seal cap unit closing the fluid passage includes a flat sealing surface and a press-contact surface. The flat sealing surface is in contact with the flat portion to close the fluid passage. The press-contact surface is formed to be pressed against the peripheral wall surface so that the seal cap unit is kept in the fluid passage. The flow space is formed between the press-contact surface and the peripheral wall surface. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211103 | BACKUP PNEUMATIC WATER PRESSURE DEVICE - A water pressure backup device has a water tank mounted between a water source and interior plumbing lines and containing an air bladder that is inflated by a battery powered compressor when water pressure is lost at the source, bladder inflation within the tank thereby providing auxiliary water pressure to the interior plumbing lines. A control unit detects when water pressure at the source is lost, and monitors air pressure in the bladder and water pressure in the tank. When water pressure is restored at the source, the control unit shuts off the compressor and opens an air pressure relief valve at the bladder. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211104 | CONROL VALVE FOR A MEDICAL SUCTION DEVICE - A control valve ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120211105 | Ammonia precursor storage system including a semi-permeable membrane - A system for storing an ammonia precursor, comprising: a tank configured to hold the ammonia precursor; a filler opening closed by a cap, said cap being removable for refilling the tank; and a semi-permeable membrane positioned within said cap, wherein the semi-permeable membrane is configured to block liquid from the ammonia precursor and configured to allow air and vapors from the ammonia precursor to pass there through when the cap is closing the filler opening, and wherein when the cap is closing the filler opening, a pathway allowing a substantial amount of vapors to escape from the tank to the atmosphere is provided so that the total internal volume of the reservoir (l) divided by the flow rate through the membrane at 10 mbar (l/h) is lower than 20 h. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211106 | HIGH PERFORMANCE SINGLE CONTROL LEVER MIXING CARTRIDGE - A high performance single control lever mixing cartridge, characterized in that said mixing cartridge comprises a holding body housing at least a bottom fixed plate and at least a top movable plate, with an indirect driving system including a driving member, said holding body including side windows allowing the top movable plate and driving member to exit said holding body, during its stroke on the end limits from the full hot water to the full cold water position. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211107 | QUICK CONNECT FLUID COUPLING - A full flow quick connect fluid coupling that reduces spillage using a convex and a concave ball valve mounted each in a separate coupling body that are joined together where the ball valves seal together and are sequentially rotated using one activation lever to first rotate a first ball valve 90 degrees and then rotating a second ball valve 90 degrees using a gear drive mechanism. A handle button release lock and a secondary handle lock ensure that the valves are not opened until the bodies are joined and locked together in sealing engagement. A lock mechanism is used to lock the bodies together and to provide a lock tab that prevents the ball valves from being opened until the lock mechanism is closed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211108 | FAUCET ASSEMBLY - A faucet assembly comprising an outlet portion, a switching valve, a locking pipe and a water inlet pipe assembly. The outlet portion is a tubular body having a water outlet end on a front end, a hole provided above the water outlet end, an inner periphery of the outlet portion provided with a switching port adjacent to the water outlet end, the outlet portion integrally formed with a connecting pipe at the switching port, the connecting pipe provided with a locking thread, a lower end of the connecting pipe provided with a locking hole, and a lower end of the water outlet portion is provided with a through-hole opposite to the locking hole. Since the outlet portion includes the connecting pipe, the locking pipe is disposed through the through-hole of the water outlet portion and locked with the locking hole, which provides for a more simple assembly and lower costs. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211109 | SURFACE TO MOVE A FLUID VIA FRINGE ELECTRIC FIELDS - Macroscopic volumes of fluid can be moved across a surface, including windshields, without mechanical assistance. Insulated electrodes, which for windshields and windows are preferably transparent, are embedded in the surface of the windshield. Varying voltages are supplied to the electrodes to generate intense surface fringe electric fields moving in a given direction across the surface. The intense surface fringe electric fields exert strong electrical forces on the polar molecules of the fluid. These forces move the fluid in specific directions dependent on the geometry of the electrode array and the manner in which voltage is applied to each electrode within an array of electrodes. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211110 | HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR, ESPECIALLY PULSATION DAMPER - A hydraulic accumulator, especially a pulsation damper, comprises a metal bellows ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120211111 | GUIDING DEVICE FOR METAL BELLOWS - A guiding device for metal bellows ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120211112 | MULTIPLE ACCUMULATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention is an accumulator system in which multiple elastomeric accumulators are attached in series or parallel in order to generate total differential pressure in excess of that generated in a non-series system. Also disclosed is a “stacked” accumulator system. The system stores energy when the accumulators deform from their original shape in response to the flow of a pressurized fluid. The stored energy is available for use when the fluid is released from the accumulators and the accumulators return to their original shape. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211113 | PIPE SEALING - A sealing apparatus suitable for use as a subsea repair clamp includes a sealing membrane with first and second portions for engaging an outer surface of a pipe. Retaining members are located in opposing relationship to each other about the sealing membrane and are secured to each other by a closure member. The retaining members retain sealing engagement between the sealing membrane and the pipe. Each of the retaining members can include axially spaced plates arranged generally transversely to a longitudinal axis of the sealing membrane. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211114 | Apparatus and Method for Installing a Liner in a Pipe - The present invention relates to an apparatus for installing a liner in a pipe, which apparatus comprises a flexible tube assembly ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120211115 | PIPE ENCLOSURE APPARATUS - A pipe enclosure apparatus includes an L-shaped main portion having a first wall and a second wall, a first flange formed integrally with the first wall, and a second flange formed integrally with the second wall. The thickness of the first wall, the second wall, the first flange, and the second flange is substantially equivalent. At a first end of the pipe enclosure apparatus, the pipe enclosure forms a connecting region. The connecting region is offset inwardly toward a pipe receiving region formed by the pipe enclosure apparatus. The offset of the connecting region permits the connecting region of the pipe enclosure to be telescopically inserted into a second end of another pipe enclosure apparatus of substantially identical construction | 2012-08-23 |
20120211116 | DECOMPOSITION CONDUIT FABRICATION METHOD - A method of fabricating a decomposition conduit with an in-line static mixer, the method comprising molding a decomposition conduit housing around a sand core by inserting molding material into a cavity between a decomposition conduit housing mold and the sand core, where the sand core includes a static mixer and, where the act of molding the decomposition conduit housing is operative to mount the static mixer to the molded decomposition conduit housing. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211117 | WATER RESISTANT ADJUSTABLE JACKETS FOR INSULATED PIPE AND PIPE BENDS - An adjustable jacket for an insulated conduit is provided, the adjustable includes inner and outer surface, first and second axial ends, and first and second longitudinal ends that each extends between the first and second axial ends. The first and second longitudinal ends form a longitudinal seal, which includes an outer seal formed by a terminal edge of one of the first and second longitudinal ends in contact with the outer surface of the adjustable jacket, and an inner seal formed by a terminal edge of another one of the first and second longitudinal ends in contact with the inner surface of the adjustable jacket. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211118 | MULTILAYER TUBE FOR HYDRAULIC CONNECTION AND WIRING OF SOLAR PANELS - A multilayer tube for the hydraulic connection and wiring of solar panels, which comprises at least two tubes, one for delivery and one for return, for a heat transfer fluid designed to circulate in at least one solar panel with which the multilayer tube is associated, the tubes being extended along parallel paths, at least one thermal insulation layer based on Aerogel, arranged so as to wrap around each tube, a protection and containment sheath, which is arranged so as to surround all of the tubes with an insulating layer made of Aerogel, the sheath being contoured so as to form a longitudinal containment channel for at least one electrical wiring cable. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211119 | PIPE SECTION JOINING - Methods of joining pipe section and joined pipe assemblies are described. The pipe sections, e.g., pipes and couplers, are joined by a mechanical interference bond formed using a shape memory polymer key. The key can be inserted into a first keyway of one pipe section, the pipes fitted to align first keyway with a second keyway of the second pipe section, and the shape memory polymer activated to at least partially fill both keyways. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211120 | IMPLANTABLE GRAFT DEVICE HAVING TREATED YARN AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - An implantable graft device having treated yarn is disclosed. The device comprises a graft body forming a lumen defining a longitudinal axis and comprising proximal and distal ends. The graft body comprises a woven fabric having warp yarns aligned in a first direction and a weft yarns aligned in a second direction. At least one of the weft yarns and the warp yarns has an agent applied thereto defining treated yarns of the graft body. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211121 | IMAGE FORMING LIQUID CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - The invention provides an image forming liquid cartridge including a container having an opening portion from which an image forming liquid is fed or discharged; a cap portion connected to the opening portion; and an image forming liquid contained in the container, the image forming liquid including a colorant, urea and water, and having a pH of 7.5 or more, wherein the cap portion includes a sealing portion that seals the opening portion, a contact portion provided at the center of the sealing portion, and at least one first breakage portion that extends from the contact portion to an outer periphery of the sealing portion, and has a thickness of from 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm, the thickness of the at least one first breakage portion being smaller than a thickness of the sealing portion. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211122 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CARBONITRIDED MEMBER - A method for producing a carbonitrided member comprising the steps of carburizing a steel part having a composition of, by mass percent, C: 0.10 to 0.35%, Si: 0.15 to 1.0%, Mn: 0.30 to 1.0%, Cr: 0.40 to 2.0%, S: 0.05% or less with the balance being Fe and impurities in a carburizing atmosphere of 900 to 950° C. The carburized steel part is carbonitrided in a carbonitriding atmosphere with the temperature of 800 to 900° C. and the nitrogen potential of 0.2 to 0.6%. The carbonitrided steel part is qhenched and then shot peened. The shot peening treatment may be further performed while heating to a temperature not higher than 350° C. or immediately after heating to a temperature not higher than 350° C. After quenching, the shot peening treatment may be further performed after tempering in the temperature range exceeding 250° C. and not higher than 350° C. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211123 | GALVANNEALED STEEL SHEET AND PRODUCING METHOD THEREOF - A galvannealed steel sheet includes: a steel sheet; a galvannealed layer which is formed on at least one surface of the steel sheet and includes Al, Fe, and the balance composed of Zn and inevitable impurities; and a composite oxide layer of Mn, Zn, and P which is formed on the surface of the galvannealed layer, includes Mn, P, and Zn, and has the P/Mn ratio of equal to or higher than 0.3 and equal to or lower than 50. The galvannealed layer includes a flat portion having an area ratio of equal to or higher than 10% and equal to or lower than 70% and a rough portion which is at a position closer to the steel sheet than the flat portion at the interface of the galvannealed layer and the composite oxide layer | 2012-08-23 |
20120211124 | GALVANNEALED STEEL SHEET HAVING EXCELLENT FORMABILITY AND EXFOLIATION RESISTANCE AFTER ADHESION AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The galvannealed steel sheet includes: a galvannealed layer formed on at least one surface of a steel sheet and contains includes an amount of 0.05 mass % to 0.5 mass % of Al, an amount of 6 mass % of 12 mass % of Fe, and the balance composed of Zn and inevitable impurities; and a mixed layer formed on a surface of the galvannealed layer and includes a composite oxide of Mn, Zn, and P and an aqueous P compound, wherein the composite oxide includes 0.1 mg/m | 2012-08-23 |
20120211125 | HOLLOW SHAFT AND CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - Provided are a hollow shaft capable of increasing a static torsional strength and torsional fatigue strength of a small diameter portion (small diameter portion having a smooth outer peripheral surface) formed near a spline at an end portion of the hollow shaft, and capable of reducing cost, and a constant velocity universal joint using the hollow shaft. A hollow shaft ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120211126 | METHOD OF INDUCTION HEATING AND QUENCHING - An induction hardening heat treatment method comprises the steps of induction heating a metal part or component, particularly a part fabricated of a high strength material, and then exposing the part to a sequence or series of partial, intermittent or interrupted quenches. Such intermittent or interrupted quenching achieves the necessary change in surface temperature with time to achieve a martensitic transformation of the surface adjacent metal or material while minimizing surface to core temperature differentials during the process which could result in cracking of the part, especially if it is fabricated of high strength materials. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211127 | HOLLOW DRILLING STEEL ROD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a hollow drilling steel rod including a stem portion and a thread portion positioned at an end portion in an axial direction with respect to the stem portion, the hollow drilling steel rod being constituted of a steel having a specific composition described in the present specification, in which the thread portion includes a thread having been subjected to a high frequency quenching, and the thread portion and the stem portion separate from each other have been joined by a friction welding. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211128 | METHOD FOR MAKING A STEEL PART OF MULTIPHASE MICROSTRUCTURE - A steel part having a homogeneous multiphase microstructure in each region of the part, the microstructure containing ferrite, wherein the steel part is obtained by a process involving:
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20120211129 | Fe-BASED METAL PLATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - On at least one surface of a base metal plate ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120211130 | HIGH-ELONGATION RATE ALUMINUM ALLOY MATERIAL FOR CABLE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A high-elongation rate aluminum alloy material and preparation method thereof. The high-elongation aluminum alloy material contains, in weight percentage, 0.30-1.20% of iron, 0.03-0.10% of silicon, 0.01-0.30% of rare earth elements, namely cerium and lanthanum, and the remaining aluminum and inevitable impurities. The aluminum alloy is made from materials through a fusion casting process and a half-annealing treatment. An aluminum alloy conductor made thereof has a high-elongation rate and good safety and stability in use. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211131 | HIGH STRENGTH STEEL HAVING GOOD TOUGHNESS - Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise carbon steels and methods of manufacture. In one embodiment, quenching and tempering procedure is performed in which a selected steel composition is formed and heat treated to yield a slightly tempered microstructure having a fine carbide distribution. In another embodiment, a double austenizing procedure is disclosed in which a selected steel composition is formed and subjected to heat treatment to refine the steel microstructure. In one embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise austenizing and quenching the formed steel composition a selected number of times (e.g., 2) prior to tempering. In another embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise subjecting the formed steel composition to austenizing, quenching, and tempering a selected number of times (e.g., 2). Steel products formed from embodiments of the steel composition in this manner (e.g., seamless tubular bars and pipes) will possess high yield strength, e.g., at least about 165 ksi, while maintaining good toughness. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211132 | ULTRA HIGH STRENGTH STEEL HAVING GOOD TOUGHNESS - Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise carbon steels and methods of manufacture. In one embodiment, a double austenizing procedure is disclosed in which a selected steel composition is formed and subjected to heat treatment to refine the steel microstructure. In one embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise austenizing and quenching the formed steel composition a selected number of times (e.g., 2) prior to tempering. In another embodiment, the heat treatment may comprise subjecting the formed steel composition to austenizing, quenching, and tempering a selected number of times (e.g., 2). Steel products formed from embodiments of the steel composition in this manner (e.g., seamless tubular bars and pipes) will possess high yield strength, at least about 175 ksi (about 1200 MPa) while maintaining good toughness. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211133 | Explosive Composition, Method of Making an Explosive Composition, and Method of Using an Explosive Composition - An explosive composition is provided that is comprised of a Heavy ANFO and grain hulls. In one embodiment, the grain hulls are comprised of rice hulls. The grain hulls serve both as an inert bulking additive that reduces the density of the composition and as a sensitizer that reduces the energy needed to reliably detonate the composition. Also provided is a method for manufacturing an explosive composition comprised of Heavy ANFO and grain hulls, such as rice hulls. Additionally, a method of using an explosive comprised of ANFO and grain hulls in a mining operation is disclosed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211134 | Handbag with Removable Liner - A handbag includes a containment structure with a pair of opposed sidewalls, and a pair of opposed end walls. Each end wall is adjacent the pair of sidewalls and a lower wall interconnects the sidewalls and the end walls. The lower wall includes an upper inner surface. A liner is removably secured to the upper inner surface of the lower wall. The liner has a length and width to substantially cover the upper inner surface of the lower wall. A method of applying the liner is also provided. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211135 | TIRE - A pneumatic tire ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120211136 | TIRE WITH INNER CORE - The tire with an inner core includes a resilient annular shell similar to a conventional vehicle tire, and an annular inner core disposed therein, allowing the vehicle to continue traveling if the annular shell is damaged. The resilient annular shell includes a central portion and a pair of sidewalls extending therefrom. The annular inner core is disposed within the resilient annular shell and includes an inner annular edge, a pair of side annular edges, and an outer annular edge. In one embodiment, the outer annular edge of the annular inner core contacts the interior surface of the central portion of the resilient annular shell, and the pair of side annular edges are spaced apart from the interior surfaces of the pair of sidewalls of the resilient annular shell for receiving pressurized air therebetween. Preferably, the annular inner core is formed from a wire-reinforced resilient material, such as rubber. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211137 | CHAMBER OF A PERISTALTIC PUMP FOR TIRE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT - A chamber is provided that works as a peristaltic pump for the pressure correction in the tire, which is a part of the tire or of an ancillary structure placed between the rim and the tire bead and is connected with the tire internal space at one end and with the external environment at the other end. The chamber is in the shape of a curved hollow channel, where at least one enclosing wall is at least partially formed by at least a pair of surfaces coplanar with the longitudinal direction of the chamber. When the tire is mounted on the rim, the pair of surfaces are pressed together thus hermetically closing the chamber. When the chamber is closed during rotation of the wheel, the surfaces can slightly slide on one another taking internal wall tensions onto themselves thus decreasing the possibility of wall damage through ripping. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211138 | TIRE FOR HEAVY GOODS VEHICLE HAVING REINFORCED BEAD | 2012-08-23 |
20120211139 | Adhesion Composition and Textile Materials and Articles Treated Therewith - This invention relates to improved adhesion compositions and textile materials and articles treated therewith. The improved adhesion composition comprises a non-crosslinked resorcinol-formaldehyde and/or resorcinol-furfural condensate (or a phenol-formaldehyde condensate that is soluble in water), a rubber latex, and an aldehyde component such as 2-furfuraldehyde. The composition may be applied to textile substrates and used for improving the adhesion between the treated textile substrates and rubber materials. End-use articles that contain the treated textile-rubber composite include, without limitation, automobile tires, belts, and hoses as well as printing blankets. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211140 | TIRE FOR HEAVY GOODS VEHICLE HAVING A REINFORCED BEAD | 2012-08-23 |
20120211141 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire having a pair of bead portions; bead cores each having a polygonal cross section; a radial carcass having respective ends wound around the corresponding bead cores from the inner to outer side; one layer of wire chafer disposed outwardly of the radial carcass relative to the bead core; and a rubber chafer in a contact area between the bead portion and a prescribed rim, wherein, in a cross section of the tire assembled with the prescribed rim, the angle between the bottom side of the bead core and a bead seat of the prescribed rim is in the range of 0±2°, and a portion, on the tire outer surface side, of an outermost layer filament of steel cords constituting the wire chafer extends at an angle in the range of 90±5° relative to the extending direction of ply cords of the radial carcass. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211142 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPLICING A PAPER ROLL - A splicing machine having an alignment mechanism is provided for aligning an end edge of a web of paperboard in preparation for splicing two webs of paperboard. An image display device such as a mirror or display screen allow an operator to view images of the end edge of the web and the alignment position to facilitate aligning the end edge at the alignment position. The alignment position is typically marked by an alignment marker produced by light, such as a laser beam. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211143 | Weight Applicator for a Wheel and Method for Utilizing the Same - A weight applicator for a wheel of a tire-wheel assembly is disclosed. The weight applicator includes an arm portion and an applicator portion connected to the arm portion. The applicator includes a radially-extending flange portion. The radially-extending flange portion is connected to the arm portion. A first plunger portion is movably-connected to the radially-extending flange portion by one or more first radial arms. A method is also disclosed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211144 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR JOINING COMPONENTS - A method for joining a first and a second component, at least one of which comprises a fibre-reinforced plastics material. The components are arranged in relation to one another in such a way that a gap region remains between the first and the second component. The gap region is filled, at least in portions, with an uncured plastics material filler in which nanoparticles are dispersed. Energy is introduced locally into the nanoparticles in order to cure the plastics material filler. In another aspect, the invention provides a device for joining two components. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211145 | DELIVERY FIBER FOR SURGICAL LASER TREATMENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - An method is disclosed for forming an optical surgical fiber assembly for delivering laser radiation from a laser radiation source to a treatment site that includes a sealed off capillary enclosing a delivery end of the fiber. The capillary is formed from an outermost layer of fused silica and an adjacent layer of boron-doped fused silica having a higher CTE than that of the fused silica. The capillary is shrink-fitted onto the delivery end of the fiber. A compressive stress is imparted to the outermost layer of the capillary as a result of the shrink-fitting process and the CTE difference between the layers. This provides mechanical hardening of the surface of the outermost layer. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211146 | Materials and/or method of making vacuum insulating glass units including the same - Certain example embodiments relate to frit materials that have an improved IR absorption property. Certain examples relate to frit materials that substantially melt in about 3 minutes at a temperature of about 525° C. Certain examples relate to a method of making an edge seal by using IR energy. Certain examples relate to adjusting the IR energy applied to a frit material to form an edge seal. Certain examples also relate to making a VIG unit by applying IR energy and adjusting the amount of IR energy over multiple periods of time, e.g., in an oscillating manner. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211147 | Method of Making Chamber with Tensile Member - A fluid-filled may include including an outer barrier, a tensile member, and a fluid. The tensile member may be located within barrier and formed from a textile element that includes a pair of spaced layers joined by a plurality of connecting members. A method of manufacturing the chamber may include locating a textile tensile member between two polymer elements. Pressure and heat are applied to the tensile member and the polymer elements in a first area and in a second area. The pressure is greater in the first area than in the second area. In addition, the polymer elements are bonded together around a periphery of the tensile member. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211148 | 3-DIMENSIONAL CURVED SUBSTRATE LAMINATION - A method of laminating a surface of a flexible material to a surface of a rigid, curved material. The method includes pressing an area of the surface of the flexible material into the surface of the rigid, curved material with a holder to create a contact area while the flexible material is conformed to the holder, which has a curvature greater than a curvature of the rigid, curved material surface; and changing the contact area between the surface of the flexible material and the surface of the rigid, curved material while maintaining pressure on the contact area until the surface of the flexible material and the surface of the rigid curved material are laminated. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211149 | CONTAINER LABEL - Method for manufacturing container labels are presented, the container label having a blank name space, the blank name space configured for personalization of a container by writing a user's name or an identification on the blank name space, the method including: designing the container label, the container label having a first surface, where the container label includes a first surface, and where the container label includes graphics and the blank name space void of graphics on the first surface; printing the container label; applying a texture to the blank name space, where the texture provides a writable surface on the first surface; and permanently applying the container label to the container. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211150 | Method of Orienting A Polyester Film - The present invention includes a film having at least one outer layer comprising a glycol-modified polyester and a N,N′-bis(fatty) amide. In a further aspect, embodiments of the present invention include methods for preparing oriented films having an outer layer comprising a glycol-modified polyester and a N,N′-bis(fatty) amide. In one aspect, the present invention includes a method for the concurrent transverse orientation of two films having outer layers that each comprise a blend of a glycol-modified polyester and a N,N′-bis(fatty) amide. Further aspects provide for the machine direction orientation of having an outer layer comprising a glycol-modified polyester and a N,N′-bis(fatty) amide. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211151 | DEVICE FOR FASTENING AND DETACHING A COMPONENT, AND METHOD THEREFOR | 2012-08-23 |
20120211152 | DISC LABEL APPLICATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A label applicator system for applying a disc-shaped label on a top surface of a disc. The system comprises an applicator base structure with a disc support structure and a handling tab support surface. The label is produced from a label sheet. The label sheet has tearing lines and cuts therein made in such a manner and position as to leave a part of a bottom layer of the sheet glued onto the bottom surface of a top layer in the form of a handling tab when the label is peeled off from the label sheet. At least one perforation is formed within the handling tab to extend over a corresponding at least one alignment post on the applicator base structure for installation and alignment of the label on the disc. A method of applying such a label on a disc is also disclosed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211153 | METHOD OF CUTTING LAMINATE FILM, CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL DISPLAY DEVICE - An object is to provide a method of cutting a laminate film by a circular cutter having a blade around its peripheral edge portion, including rotating the circular cutter at a blade peripheral speed of Vr by a rotational device in a forward rotational direction relative to the cutting direction, while, at the same time, moving the circular cutter at a moving speed of Vc, thereby cutting the laminate film, wherein the relative cutting speed V calculated by subtracting the blade peripheral speed Vr from the moving speed Vc falls within a range of not less than −50 m/min to not more than 30 m/min. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211154 | Method and Apparatus for Non-Contact Joining of Web Fed Materials - A web processing system for laser welding at least two continuous webs includes a supply station for supplying the webs and a lamination station for laser welding the webs together in a pre-determined pattern. The lamination station includes a platen having a platen surface between leading and trailing ends thereof across which the webs are conveyed and a laser welding apparatus offset from the platen surface and configured to direct a laser beam to said platen surface to laser weld the webs in the pre-determined pattern. In one aspect, the platen surface is arcuate so that the webs are maintained in intimate contact across the platen surface. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211155 | Device and Method for Generative Production - The invention relates to a process for producing products having a specific geometry, in particular dental prostheses or auxiliary dental parts, comprising the steps of producing a plurality of products on the surface of a substrate plate by selective curing, in particular by selective sintering or melting, wherein the material is applied in successive layers, one or a plurality of predetermined regions are selectively cured by means of high-energy radiation and joined to one or a plurality of regions of the subjacent layer after each application of a layer, wherein the predetermined regions are predetermined according to a cross-sectional geometry of the product in the respective layer. According to the invention, a substrate plate is provided which is subdivided into a first substrate plate segment and at least one further substrate plate segment that are detachably joined to each other or to a base carrier, a first product is produced on the first substrate plate segment by applying successive layers of material onto the first substrate plate segment and selectively curing predetermined regions of each applied layer of material after it has been applied, and at least one further product is produced on the at least one further substrate plate segment by applying successive layers of material onto the further substrate plate segment and selectively curing predetermined regions of each applied layer of material after it has been applied. The invention also relates to an apparatus for conducting such a process. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211156 | Multi-seasonal camouflage pattern fabrics and coatings for hunting - A method of making fabrics and coatings in a camouflage pattern with a printed camouflage pattern ink layer covered by a temperature activated colour changing ink layer or layers printed in a camouflage pattern, which matches the pattern in the underlying printed camouflage fabric ink layer. The temperature activated colour changing ink layer changes colour state with a change of temperature to another colour state or a clear state, which reveals the colour state of the underlying printed camouflage fabric layer. The temperatures at which the temperature activated colour changing ink changes colour state occurs at a pre-determined temperature so that the camouflage pattern reveal the colour states and the characteristics of the foliage of the season to which the temperature corresponds. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211157 | HONEYCOMB FILTER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A honeycomb filter including a catalyst-carrying article, and an outer peripheral coat layer disposed on an outer peripheral face of the catalyst carrying article, wherein an amount of the catalyst loaded in the outer peripheral coat layer at a position 50 μm or more apart from a boundary face between the catalyst-carrying article and the outer peripheral coat layer is 5 mass % or less when a measurement piece having a cross section where a boundary portion between the catalyst-carrying article and the outer peripheral coat layer can be observed and being obtained by embedding a resin in the boundary portion in the cross section is measured by an energy dispersive fluorescent X-ray analysis using a scanning electron microscope. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211158 | Method for Manufacturing A Micro Tube Heat Exchanger - Method for fabricating a heat exchanger which, in one aspect, includes providing a stack of a plurality of lamina each of which defines a pattern of lamina apertures, the apertures being substantially alignable in the stack; disposing a plurality of microtubes through respective aligned lamina apertures extending through and defined by the stack of lamina so as to form a subassembly, a clearance existing between each of the microtubes and their respective aligned apertures when the microtubes are so disposed; and adhering together the lamina in the stack and the plurality of microtubes so disposed while forming a seal at the clearances. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211159 | SELF ORIENTING MICRO PLATES OF THERMALLY CONDUCTING MATERIAL AS COMPONENT IN THERMAL PASTE OR ADHESIVE - The present invention relates generally to thermally-conductive pastes for use with integrated circuits, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to self-orienting microplates of graphite. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211160 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING GRAPHENIC CARBON PARTICLES - Disclosed herein are adhesive compositions comprising (a) a first component; (b) a second component that chemically reacts with said first component; and (c) graphenic carbon particles having a compressed density of 0.9 or less. Disclosed herein are associated methods for forming the adhesive compositions and applying the adhesive compositions to a substrate to form a bonded substrate. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211161 | STRUCTURAL EPOXY RESIN ADHESIVES CONTAINING ELASTOMERIC TOUGHENERS CAPPED WITH KETOXIMES - Structural adhesives are prepared from an elastomeric toughener that contains urethane and/or urea groups, and have terminal isocyanate groups that are capped with ketoxime compound. The adhesives have very good storage stability and cure to form cured adhesives that have good lap shear and impact peel strengths, even at −40° C. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211162 | TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SAMPLE ETCHING FIXTURE - A mask fixture for etching an item includes: a top fixture disposed over the item, including a reservoir centered within the top fixture for containing an etchant; a bottom fixture underneath the item to be etched including a recessed surface area centered within the bottom fixture; and an etch-resistant window for holding the item to be etched, the etch-resistant window disposed entirely within the recessed surface area. In addition, a small via centered within and intersecting both the top and bottom fixtures acts as a path for a high intensity light beam. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211163 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING ETCHING PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ASHING PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD USING PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A diameter of a mounting unit of the stage of an ashing processing apparatus is less than a diameter of a mounting unit of the stage of an etching processing apparatus, and the diameter of the mounting unit of the stage of the etching processing apparatus is less than a diameter of an objective item. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211164 | SYSTEMS FOR PLASMA ENHANCED CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION AND BEVEL EDGE ETCHING - Embodiments described herein relate to a substrate processing system that integrates substrate edge processing capabilities. Illustrated examples of the processing system include, without limitations, a factory interface, a loadlock chamber, a transfer chamber, and one or more twin process chambers having two or more processing regions that are isolatable from each other and share a common gas supply and a common exhaust pump. The processing regions in each twin process chamber include separate gas distribution assemblies and RF power sources to provide plasma at selective regions on a substrate surface in each processing region. Each twin process chamber is thereby configured to allow multiple, isolated processes to be performed concurrently on at least two substrates in the processing regions. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211165 | SAMPLE TABLE AND MICROWAVE PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A sample table which stably holds a semiconductor wafer by maintaining smoothness of a contact surface via a lapping process and forming the contact surface to have an approximate recess shape, and a microwave plasma processing apparatus including the sample table. The sample table holds a semiconductor wafer on which a plasma process is to be performed, and includes: an adsorption plate that has a contact surface on which a lapping process has been performed and surface-contacting the semiconductor wafer, and that adsorbs the semiconductor wafer; and a supporting substrate which has a recess surface to which a noncontact surface of the adsorption plate is adhered, wherein a difference between a depth of an approximate center portion of the recess surface and a depth of a distant portion spaced apart from the approximate center portion is larger than a difference between a thickness of the adsorption plate at a portion contacting the approximate center portion and a thickness of the adsorption plate at a portion contacting the distant portion. Also, a microwave plasma processing apparatus includes the sample table. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211166 | ION SOURCES AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AN ION BEAM WITH CONTROLLABLE ION CURRENT DENSITY DISTRIBUTION - Ion sources and methods for generating an ion bean with a controllable ion current density distribution. The ion source includes a discharge chamber having an optical grid position proximate at a first end and a re-entrant vessel positioned proximate a second end that opposes the first end. A plasma shaper extends from the re-entrant vessel and into the plasma discharge chamber. A position of the plasma shaper is adjustable relative to the grid-based ion optic such that the plasma shaper may operably change a plasma density distribution within the discharge chamber. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211167 | CONTINUOUS WEB OF OPTICAL FILM LAMINATE WITH PREDEFINED SLIT LINES, AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An optical film laminate that has predefined slit lines for enhancing both product accuracy and manufacturing speed in liquid-crystal display element manufacturing to radically improve manufacturing yield. The optical film laminate formed as a continuous web with the predefined slit lines for use in a continuous manufacturing system by laminating optically functional film sheets to liquid-crystal panels. The optical film laminate having defect-free regions having a predefined length corresponding to the dimension of a liquid-crystal panel and defective regions having a predefined length different from the defect-free region, based on the detected position of defects. The optical film laminate having a carrier film releasably laminated to an adhesive layer, wherein defect-free normal polarizing sheets and a defective polarizing sheets are formed on the carrier film by forming slit lines corresponding to above regions along the transverse direction of the optical film laminate. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211168 | PROTECTIVE MATERIAL APPLICATOR DEVICE - Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to the application of a protective film on a surface of an electronic device that instantly reduces air bubbles and eliminates the waiting time usually required when using a wet fluid solution. In one embodiment, a roller device may include a carriage or housing and one or more rollers coupled or integrated with the housing, configured to apply a protective material to a surface of the electronic device in a first orientation, and configured to function as a device stand in a second orientation. In addition or alternatively, a roller guide apparatus and/or a wedge may be utilized to assist the roller device in applying the protective material to the surface of the electronic device. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211169 | TIRE BUILDING APPARATUS - A tire building apparatus | 2012-08-23 |
20120211170 | PROTECTIVE MATERIAL APPLICATOR DEVICE - Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to the application of a protective film on a surface of an electronic device instantly reducing air bubbles and eliminating the waiting time usually required when using a wet fluid solution. In one embodiment, a roller device may include a carriage or housing and one or more rollers coupled or integrated with the housing, configured to apply a protective material to a surface of the electronic device in a first orientation, and configured to function as a device stand in a second orientation. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211171 | PROTECTIVE MATERIAL APPLICATOR DEVICE - Devices, methods and systems disclosed herein relate to the application of a protective film on a surface of an electronic device that instantly reduces air bubbles and eliminates the waiting time usually required when using a wet fluid solution. In one embodiment, a well apparatus graspable by a user's hand for receiving any of a plurality of mobile communication device inserts is provided. Each of the plurality of mobile communication device inserts may have a mobile communication device receiving cavity of a different shape or size configured to receive a mobile communication device of a particular shape and size. After inserting a mobile communication device insert into the well apparatus, a user may insert a mobile communication device into the receiving cavity and apply a protective layer with a roller. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211172 | Apparatus and Method to Remove At Least One Chip-Like Semiconductor Component from a Film - Apparatus and a method for operating the apparatus to remove at least one chip-type semiconductor component from an adhesive film. The method comprises: arranging a lifting device with respect to the film, wherein a contact region of the lifting device bears against a second main surface of the film, opposite a chip-type semiconductor component that is arranged on a first main surface and is to be lifted off. Then, applying either a constant vacuum to a plurality of suction cutouts of the lifting device, by means of an assigned vacuum regulating device, or applying different values of the vacuum for different suction cutouts or groups of suction cutouts. Next, partially deforming the film in the contact region by using lifting means arranged in assigned cutouts of the lifting device to lift the film. Finally, using a removal device to remove the at least one semiconductor component from the film. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211173 | LABEL EJECTION DEVICE - The invention relates to a label ejection device ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120211174 | MEMBRANE BODY AND RELATIVE PRODUCTION METHOD - Membrane body ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120211175 | 3-WAY BLIND SYSTEMS - A 3-way blind system for windows comprising an upper frame with: internal gearing; internal roller assemblies; a cord system; an upper and lower slat module comprising rotatably-alignable slats; an upper-housing; and a lower valence. The upper and lower slat modules operate either independently or in cooperation depending on the position of the selector to open the upper slat module to allow ambient light entrance and close the lower module for privacy, or to open the lower slat module for visibility and close the upper to limit bright ambient light from entering through the window. A third selector position may cause an internal gearset to work in unison to open or close all modules simultaneously. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211176 | 3-Way blind systems - A 3-way blind system for windows comprising an upper frame with: internal gearing; internal roller assemblies; a cord system; an upper and lower slat module comprising rotatably-alignable slats; an upper-housing; and a lower valence. The upper and lower slat modules operate either independently or in cooperation depending on the position of the selector to open the upper slat module to allow ambient light entrance and close the lower module for privacy, or to open the lower slat module for visibility and close the upper to limit bright ambient light from entering through the window. A third selector position may cause an internal gearset to work in unison to open or close all modules simultaneously. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211177 | INSULATED TRACKS FOR LOADING DOCK DOORS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Insulated tracks for use with loading dock doors are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an insulated door track configured in accordance with the present disclosure includes a first insulator, such as a plastic material, applied to a surface of the door track that extends adjacent to the loading dock door in the closed position. A second insulator, such as a radiant barrier comprised of a thin film of a reflective material, such as aluminum, can be applied to an opposing surface of the first insulator to prevent or at least reduce radiant energy losses through the track. A gap between the first insulator and the door jamb can be sealed with a third insulator, such as a suitable strip of foam. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211178 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING A CARRIAGE STYLE SECTIONAL DOOR - Systems and methods for manufacturing carriage house style sectional doors. A plurality of fabricated door sections, each section having a length that spans the garage opening. Each section includes an upper molding, a lower molding, and a paneled skin interposed between the upper and lower moldings. Each section is separately fabricated and then hingedly attached to an adjacent section via a plurality of hinges. The paneled skin is fabricated by bending a piece of sheet metal to provide a plurality of alternating raised and recessed surfaces. The paneled skin further includes features for coupling an upper and lower end of the paneled skin to the upper and lower moldings. Once completed, the hinged door sections are installed to selectively cover the garage opening. In yet another embodiment, a raised surface of the paneled skin creates a cavity into which a finger guard is inserted. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211179 | Covering System - A retractable covering system including a screen that is movable between a retracted and an extended configuration and at least two tensioning members attached to a leading edge of the screen and arranged to pull the screen in opposite transverse directions so as to create transverse tension in the screen. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211180 | Loop Cord Tension Device for Window Coverings - A loop cord tension device assembly includes a housing, a spring member connected to the housing, a loop cord retention member connected to the housing, and a locking body connected to the spring member. The loop cord retention member has a channel sized and configured to receive a portion of a looped cord. The locking body is moveable from a locked position to an unlocked position. The portion of the loop cord received within the channel of the loop cord retention member is not rotatable when the locking body is in the locked position and the portion of the loop cord received within the channel of the loop cord retention member is rotatable when the locking body is in the unlocked position. The loop cord tension device assembly may be connected to the looped cord of a window covering and mounted to a structure to improve child safety. | 2012-08-23 |
20120211181 | Vehicle Roller Shutter - Lateral elements for use in a roller shutter useful for screening an opening, the roller shutter includes a plurality of lateral elements which together form shutter wherein the plurality of lateral elements are able to pivot with respect to one another without disengaging to allow the shutter to bend around a corner to expose the opening. | 2012-08-23 |