34th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100212183 | BOOT LINER - A boot liner, for a ski boot, snowboarding boot, inline skating boot, mountaineering boot or the like, which boot liner is made, at least in a sub-region, of a material which is plastically deformable at a predetermined temperature (the deformation temperature (T | 2010-08-26 |
20100212184 | MODULAR OPEN-TOE FOOTWEAR RETAINING SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an article of open-toe footwear including a sole member and a modular retaining system that allows a user to affect the appearance and function of the article of footwear. The modular retaining system includes a strap member and a plurality of coupling members. The strap member extends from an upper surface of the sole member over a corresponding user's foot between various recesses located on the surface of the sole member. The end regions of the strap member are releasably coupled with the sole member at the recesses via a releasable engagement with coupler members oppositely oriented within the recesses from a lower surface of the sole member. The releasable engagement between the strap member and the coupling members may utilize a threaded coupling configuration in which a male portion of the coupler member is threadably coupled within a corresponding female portion of the end region. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212189 | Foot pad for relieving pain - A foot pad for relieving pain while engaging in weight bearing activity is provided. A pad can include an arch portion fitting under and adjacent to the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, offsetting the soft tissue of the medial longitudinal arch thereby supporting the calcaneo-navicular ligament structure, wherein the arch portion extends from front to rear, of the longitudinal medial arch, and the arch portion extends from the medial side towards the lateral side, of the longitudinal medial arch. Furthermore, the pad can provide a heel portion of the pad fitting under the heel of the foot, the heel portion connecting a medial side portion of the pad to a lateral side portion of the pad, cushioning and reduces soreness and pressure from the sole of the foot by offsetting the soft tissue of the medial longitudinal arch, thereby supporting the calcaneo-navicular ligament structure reducing over-pronation and increasing supination of the foot during weight bearing activity, offsetting and cushioning the soft tissue of the outer portions of sole of the heel and offsetting the central portion of the heel from the surface immediately below the pad at a distance of approximately the thickness of the pad, during weight bearing activity. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212190 | CLEAT FOR A SHOE, SHOE SOLE HAVE SUCH A CLEAT, AND SHOE - The invention relates to a cleat ( | 2010-08-26 |
20100212195 | PRICE AND INFORMATION TAG CONSTRUCTION - A price-and-information tag includes front and rear surfaces both having product and price information. The tag includes a pre-fold line and a perforated line dividing the sheet into spaced-apart first and second sections. When bi-folded, the first section fits into an upwardly-open pocket of an extruded tag holder, with the second section in front of the tag holder and hiding the first section. Further, the second section can be torn off along the perforated line to reveal the information on the first section with minimal labor. A picture on the tag allows a non-reading installer to place the tag. Methods related to same are also shown, including double folding the elongated sheet and then using the first section to engage a tag holder with only the information on the second section being visible, the second section being later torn off to reveal the information on the first section. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212196 | PIN IMAGING APPARATUS - A pin imaging apparatus configured to secure an image formed by pins is disclosed. The pin imaging apparatus includes at least a first plate and a locking plate. A plurality of pins extends through pin holes in the first plate and the locking plate. The locking plate is movable between a locked and an unlocked position. The pins are movable through the holes by at a minimum contact with an object at an exposed end of the pins when the locking plate is positioned in an unlocked position. The pins are secured at a desired position in the holes when the locking plate is positioned in a locked position. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212199 | Vehicle-Mounted Windsock - The present invention is directed to a new and improved method and apparatus for a mobile aerodynamic illumination apparatus having a graphic and secured to an automobile the apparatus including a modular base joined to a stem extending from said modular base fastened to a windsock having an inner and outer adapted to receive the graphic presenting a visual display surface, said windsock further comprising an illuminator having a lens assembly surrounding a light source and in visual communication with a light tunnel, said lens assembly including a lens, a first and second reflector said light source fixed to one end of said light tunnel and operable to emit light, the first and second reflectors being spaced apart and each presenting a reflective curvilinear surface whereby said emitted light is dispersed to said visual display surface for illumination of said graphic. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212200 | Picture frame - An Apparatus for framing and/or hanging a picture ( | 2010-08-26 |
20100212201 | Adaptive configuration for a firearm - A combination for a firearm which creates an improved firearm. An upper chassis is created which is formed from a first housing and a second housing which, once independently formed, are permanently secured to each other. The upper chassis provides a first opening through which a spent cartridge is discharged and a second opening which permits a variety of attachments to be selectively attached to the upper chassis to customize the firearm to the user and activity. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212202 | FIREARM GRIPS AND FIREARM GRIP CONSTRUCTION SETS - A firearm grip, a firearm grip construction set and related methods are disclosed. An example firearm grip includes a grip portion, which includes a wall covering at least a portion of a magazine and a plurality of ribs. The firearm grip also ahs a first grip shell having a plurality of first lateral edges, second grip shell having a plurality of second lateral edges, and a grip back having a top edge and a bottom edge. With the example firearm grip, at least one of the first grip shell or the second grip shell is exchangeable. In addition, at least one of the first grip shell, the second grip shell or the grip back is coupled to the grip portion with an undercut tongue and groove connection. Further, at least one of the first lateral edges, the second lateral edges, the top edge or the bottom edge slidably engages under one of the plurality of ribs and an opposite edge of at least one of the first lateral edges, the second lateral edges, the top edge or the bottom edge is coupled to the grip portion via an attachment. In addition, the grip back of the example firearm grip slidably engages at least one of the first lateral edges or the second lateral edges and holds at least one of the first grip shell or the second grip shell in place. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212203 | REVERSIBLE BACKSTRAP FOR FIREARM - A firearm with reversible backstrap and method of use. The firearm in one embodiment includes a frame defining a grip and a cavity therein, and a backstrap insert that is removably positioned in the cavity. The insert includes first and second backstrap grip surfaces that are each respectively disposed on opposite portions of the backstrap insert, such as a front portion and a rear portion in one embodiment. Preferably, the second backstrap grip surface is different than the first grip surface in some characteristic, such as thickness, profile or shape, material of construction, surface texture, etc. In one embodiment, the position of the insert may be reversed in the frame to selectively reverse the orientation of the first and second grip surfaces between front-facing and rear-facing in some embodiments to provide a user with a choice of grip surfaces. In some embodiments, this allows the user to change the grip depth of the firearm. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212204 | Variable bend for use with gun and gun attached with the same - The invention provides a variable bend that allows a cheek rest to be accurately adjusted and to be firmly fixed to a gunstock without impairing the gunstock. A pad base is fixed between a rear-end face of the stock and a shoulder pad. A bend frame is fixed to the stock by plastically deforming a joint portion in conformity with a shape of an upper part of the stock, by adhering the joint portion with the upper part of the stock and by fixing an attachment plate to a coupling portion of the pad base. Then, the cheek piece is vertically adjustably fixed to the bend frame. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212211 | DEVICE FOR CATCHING INSECTS - The invention relates to a device ( | 2010-08-26 |
20100212212 | Electronic Insect Detouring Device Attachable to Domestic Object and Method for Use Thereof - The present invention provides an electronic device for deterring insects, said electronic device being attachable to any domestic object; said electronic device comprising: (a) a bipolar source of electrical energy; and, (b) at least two conductors in electrical communication with said bipolar source; wherein said insect deterrence is obtained by constantly providing frequently oscillated high-voltage applied by said bipolar source to said conductors such that the maximum current obtained from said bipolar source is limited to a level harmless for men and pets. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212215 | PRODUCTION OF STABLE BIOMASS PYROLYSIS OILS USING FRACTIONAL CATALYTIC PYROLYSIS - Methods for fractional catalytic pyrolysis which allow for conversion of biomass into a slate of desired products without the need for post-pyrolysis separation are described. The methods involve use of a fluid catalytic bed which is maintained at a suitable pyrolysis temperature. Biomass is added to the catalytic bed, preferably while entrained in a non-reactive gas such as nitrogen, causing the biomass to become pyrolyzed and forming the desired products in vapor and gas forms, allowing the desired products to be easily separated. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212216 | SUPPLYING TUNGSTEN TO A COMBUSTION SYSTEM OR COMBUSTION SYSTEM EXHAUST STREAM CONTAINING IRON - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for delivering tungsten from a to a fuel combustion system or to the exhaust therefrom. By the present invention, tungsten from the lubricant or the fuel will interact with iron from the combustion process. In this manner, the tungsten scavenges or inactivates iron that can otherwise poison catalytic converters, sensors and/or automotive on-board diagnostic devices and/or reduce the operation of spark plugs. The present invention can also lead to improved durability of exhaust after treatment systems. Supplying tungsten acts to change the characteristics of iron deposits formed by combusting a fuel with iron. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212217 | Hydroxymethylfurfural Ethers from HMF and Olefins - The current invention provides a method for the manufacture of an ether of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural through hydroxy-alkoxy-addition by reacting 5-hydroxymethylfurfural with an olefin in the presence of an acid catalyst | 2010-08-26 |
20100212218 | 5-(SUBSTITUTED METHYL) 2-METHYLFURAN - The current invention provides a method for the manufacture of 5-(substituted methyl) 2-methylfuran by reacting 5-(substituted methyl) furfural with hydrogen and a catalyst system, comprising of one or more catalysts. Within the scope of the current invention is the use of 5-(substituted methyl) furfural, and in particular 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and the ethers or esters thereof, which may be obtained from C6 sugars. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212221 | MODULATION OF COMBUSTION RATES IN FUELS - There is disclosed a fuel additive composition including at least one of: i) a particle(s) or nanoparticle(s) of oxide(s), hydroxide(s), hydrate(s), and/or carbonate(s) selected from the group consisting of: Al, Sb, Mg, Fe, Mo, Zn, Sn, B, Bi, Ca, Li, Na, K, Ba, Mn, Si, Cu, Cd, Co, Ni, Cr, Ti, Ce, and V; and ii) an alloy(s) or nanoalloy(s) containing two or more metals selected from the group consisting of Al, Sb, Mg, Fe, Mo, Zn, Sn, B, Bi, Ca, Li, Na, K, Ba, Mn, Si, Cu, Cd, Co, Ni, Cr, Ti, Ce, and V; wherein at least one of the i) particles or nanoparticles and ii) alloys or nanoalloys can be capped with at least one iii) flame retardant material. The fuel additive composition can modulate fuel combustion. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212222 | SYSTEM FOR GROWING PLANTS - The present invention relates to a device for covering a plant growing medium. The device includes a sheet and an aperture defined by the sheet. A first portion of the sheet surrounds the aperture. A second portion of the sheet has at least one ledge for engaging a top surface of the plant growing medium. The second portion of the sheet is integrated with the first portion of the sheet such that the at least one ledge is situated at a height below the height of the first portion of the sheet. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212229 | Movable body driving device - A movable body driving device includes upper and lower racks movable in a lengthwise direction; a motor which can rotate forward and backward; a drive pinion fixed to a rotary shaft of the motor; and a driven pinion engaging the upper and lower racks to move linearly by the drive pinion. The driven pinion is driven to rotate by the upper or lower rack to thereby drive the lower or upper rack linearly in a direction reverse to the other rack. A sliding door is connected to the upper or lower rack and is opened or closed in accordance with forward or backward rotation of the motor. The drive pinion transmits its driving force while the rack to which the driving force is transmitted is changed from the upper rack to the lower rack or from the lower rack to the upper rack. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212230 | MECHANICALLY STIFFENED WEATHERSEAL CARRIER - A flange mounted weatherseal includes a carrier and a flexible cover covering the carrier. The carrier includes a base portion, a first side portion and a second side portion generally parallel to the first side portion and cooperating together with the first side portion and the base portion to define a generally U-shaped channel. The first side portion defines a plurality of first fingers, the second side portion defines a plurality of second fingers opposite the first fingers along a longitudinal axis, and the base portion defines a plurality of webs offset along the longitudinal axis relative to the first fingers and the second fingers. The first fingers, the second fingers and the webs each include deformations defining a non-planar cross sectional shape along the longitudinal axis to increase the rigidity of the carrier. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212231 | AUTOMOTIVE DOOR WITH SHATTER-RESISTANT MOVABLE SIDE WINDOW FOR ENHANCED OCCUPANT RETENTION - A vehicle side window, composed of HPR laminated glazing or advanced ejection mitigating laminated glazing, is provided with an inverted U-shaped channel, bonded to its upper edge, and extending into side channels of the door frame. The inverted U-shaped channel acts as a movable upper door channel, providing the door glazing with sufficient rigidity and pull-out resistance that it performs in an accident as if it were fully rolled up. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212232 | UNIFIED MULTIPLE USE STADIUM STRUCTURE - A unified multiple-use stadium has multiple fields or other areas for putting on various types of sporting events or other performances sequentially or simultaneously. A racetrack surrounds the fields or other areas. A unifying structure in the center of the stadium allows for simultaneous viewing of different areas and sporting events. Walkways extend from the unifying structure and between bleachers for the different fields or other areas. A drag strip and return area extend in one direction from the unifying structure. Exterior bleachers surround the racetrack. The types of fields and areas can vary, but can include a grass field, a dirt field, a sand and water area, and a concrete pad. There may be additional areas for extending these areas. The interior bleachers are transforming bleachers that can be lowered into the ground or raised to tapered or fully extended positions to accommodate different types of sporting events. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212233 | Quick Roll Mounting Bracket for Modular Panels - The present invention relates generally to a mounting bracket for a modular panel. More particularly, the invention encompasses a quick roll mounting bracket for modular panels. The quick roll mounting bracket for a modular panel provides an easier/improved means for an installer to install a modular panel and to electrically and mechanically couple the modular panels together. The inventive roller bracket helps guide the modular panel during the coupling process by providing at least one wheel or a rolling interface to an otherwise metallic or metal-to-metal interface. The wheel or a rolling interface could be secured to the modular panel via at least one mounting bracket or via at least one spacer or at least one emboss. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212234 | SOFFIT AND FASCIA SIDING SYSTEM - A soffit and fascia system for use on an exterior of a building that includes a soffit member, a soffit flashing, a fascia member, and a fascia flashing. The soffit flashing is adapted to be secured to an exterior of the building and to retain the rear portion of the soffit member in a desired configuration with concealed fasteners. The fascia flashing may be adapted to be coupled to the fascia member in the lower portion thereof and adapted to at least partially retain the forward portion of the soffit member in the desired configuration. The soffit member may include two or more soffit segments. The soffit member may further include at least one soffit joint adapted to be disposed between a first soffit segment and a second soffit segment and to couple the first and second soffit segments together. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212235 | PATTERNED ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT - A lightweight thermoplastic polyolefin roofing underlayment with superior tear strength is disclosed having a printed upper surface simulating the appearance of a finished roof. The underlayment is reinforced with a woven polypropylene scrim. Anti-skid materials can be incorporated into the body of the underlayment. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212236 | Gin Pole Device for Raising and Lowering a Tower - The present invention provides a gin pole device for raising and lowering a tower that allows tension and length adjustments of the guy wires during tower erection to keep the tower as straight as possible, so that weight loads are equally distributed on the guy wires, thereby avoiding tower deformation. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212237 | Articulated Climbing Plate for a Climing Shuttering - A climbing shoe ( | 2010-08-26 |
20100212238 | Hybrid skylight and wall panel system - A layered panel and framing system for use as a skylight or wall, formed from extrusions which capture and frame variable panels. An upper extrusion has an upper hole defined therein. An upper spacer has an upper spacer hole defined therein in alignment with the upper hole of the upper extrusion. An intermediate extrusion then has an intermediate hole defined therein offset from the upper holes and the upper spacer hole. A lower spacer has a lower spacer hole defined therein in alignment with the intermediate hole. A base extrusion is formed at the top of a rafter. A bottom plastic panel is captured between the intermediate extrusion and the base extrusion, and a top glass panel is captured between the intermediate extrusion and the upper extrusion, wherein the bottom panel and the top panel are spaced a distance substantially equal to a height of the intermediate extrusion. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212239 | Adjustable modular doorframe - An adjustable modular doorframe includes a first jaw member secured on a first (or inner) side surface of a wall, and a second jaw member telescopically engageable with the first jaw member to accommodate the wall thickness and then secured to a second side (or outer) surface of the wall, thereby forming a doorframe for adjustably optionally meeting the variable thickness of the wall. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212240 | HIP AND RIDGE ROOFING MATERIAL - A shingle blank is provided including a substrate coated with an asphalt coating and including a first fold region, a second fold region, a third region, a lower edge and an upper edge. The shingle blank has a length. The first fold region extends substantially across the length of the shingle blank. The second fold region extends substantially across the length of the shingle blank and is positioned between the first fold region and the third region. A first perforation line is positioned between the second fold region and the third region. A second perforation line is positioned between the first fold region and the second fold region. The first and second perforation lines are sufficient to facilitate folding of the first fold region and the second fold region on top of the third region to form a three layered stack configured to be applied across a ridge or hip. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212241 | Building wall structures and their components - A rectilinear extruded plastic wall forming panel characterized being able to directly connect to next adjoining panels either by sliding adjoining panels together or by pushing them together. Also, if one of the panel walls is to become an exterior wall, it is preferably reinforced, for example with pultruded fiberglass or foamed PVC. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212242 | PLASTIC BEAM COVER - A vehicle wash system having a plurality of vehicle treatment components includes with at least one support member. The support member is constructed of a base material and has an outer surface. An elongated cover includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface of the elongated cover has a first color and a size and shape that substantially matches the outer surface of the support member. The elongated cover is readably engageable with the support member to protect it from contact with fluid and debris. The elongated cover is formed of a readably cleanable material such that fluid and debris can be easily wiped off of its exterior surface. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212243 | Lead sheet suspension stud - The present invention relates to an article of manufacture and a method of how to utilize the same in order to create a radiation leak-proof environment. The present invention further relates to a metal stud configured with two holding cavities wherein the first holding cavity and the second holding cavity are constructed so that when a lead sheet is held in the first holding cavity and wherein a lead sheet is held in the second holding cavity the lead sheets overlap, and thereby, create a radiation leak-proof metal stud system. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212244 | ASSEMBLAGE OF SEALING NAIL - The present invention pertains to an assemblage of sealing nail essentially containing a nail, a propeller, and a blocker that is partially extended beyond the propeller. Wherein, the nail would sequentially penetrate the propeller, the blocker, and then a plank. By means of the nail entering the plank, the propeller and the blocker would be simultaneously urged to densely cover up where the nail inserted. Therefore, a preferred sealing efficiency between the nail and the plank is achieved to guarantee a favorable grouting on the plank. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212245 | Fastening Plate for Grooved Decking Boards - A fastening member and a magazine configured to deliver each of a plurality of the fastening members into a groove in a decking member. The fastening member includes a generally planar first surface, a generally planar second surface generally parallel to the first surface and at least one side generally perpendicular to the first surface and the second surface and circumscribing at least a portion of the first surface and the second surface, wherein the fastening member is configured to be positioned at least partially in a groove in a first decking member and the fastening member is configured to provide a nominal spacing between the first decking member and the adjacent decking member; and an expansion feature configured to accommodate expansion of an adjacent decking member adjacent the first decking member. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212246 | HIP AND RIDGE ROOFING MATERIAL - Shingle blanks including a first fold region, a second fold region, a third region, a lower edge and an upper edge are provided. The shingle blank has a length. The first and second fold regions extend substantially across the length of the shingle blank. The second fold region is positioned between the first and third fold regions. A first perforation line is positioned between the second and third fold regions. A second perforation line is positioned between the first and second fold regions. A reinforcement material is positioned over the first perforation line and configured to reinforce the first perforation line. The reinforcement material includes apertures configured to allow an asphalt coating to bleed through the reinforcement material. The first and second perforation lines facilitate folding of the first and second fold regions on top of the third region to form a three layered stack. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212247 | BLOCK WALL SYSTEM - A block wall system including a block wall having a multiplicity of courses of blocks; at least one longitudinal reinforcement bar that extends through the block wall; and at least one bracket for locating the longitudinal reinforcement bar; wherein the longitudinal reinforcement bar passes through the void of at least one block in the block wall and through a capture zone of the bracket located within the block wall. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212248 | CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING OUTER PLATE OF SIDE PANELS AND OUTER CORNER POST OF CONTAINER BODY AND CONTAINER BODY OF REFRIGERATED AND THERMAL VEHICLE - A connector for connecting an outer plate of side panels and an outer corner post of a container body comprises a connecting plate for connecting the outer plate and the outer corner post of the container body and a cover plate. The connecting plate is perpendicularly provided with a strengthening stop plate at an inner side of a middle portion thereof and a stop groove for receiving the outer plate at an outer side of the middle portion thereof, and provided with a seat plate parallel to a base plate of the stop groove at an end thereof connecting the outer corner post. Two clipping strips are symmetrically provided on opposite sides of the seat plate and the base plate of the stop groove. The cover plate is provided with two elastic clipping strips which respectively engage with the two clipping strips and have a hook-shape cross section. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212249 | Wall tie and method of using and making same - A wall tie being a steel rod having a first end and a second end, the first end having a tapered helical screw with a crimped stop located a predetermined length from the end thereof, the crimped stop adapted to retain a stopping means, e.g., a washer. The washer serves as a depth gauge such that when the wall tie is screwed into a stud and the washer reaches the stud it acts as a stop preventing the wall tie from further penetrating the stud. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212250 | Wedge anchor for concrete - An expansion wedge anchor for insertion in a hole delimited by a wall comprises an expander member and an expansion member, the expander member being provided at a leading end of the expander member, the expander member comprising a flaring end, the expansion member being expandable at a trailing end thereof and being adapted to engage the wall of the hole when the expander member is positioned in the hole, wherein upon longitudinal withdrawal of the expander member from the hole, the expander member displaces longitudinally relative to the expansion member with the flaring end thereof gradually causing the trailing end of the expansion member to expand, whereby a trailing edge of the expansion member engages the wall of the hole. The trailing end is adapted, when expanded by the flaring member, to extend at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of said expander member. In the method of setting the expansion wedge anchor in the hole, the following steps are found: (a) providing an expander member and an expansion member; and (b) displacing the expander member such as to cause a trailing end of the expander member to engage the wall of the hole. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212251 | Roof securing system - A roof securing system for use in the construction of a roof structure having an arrangement of spaced apart, parallel support beams and an arrangement of roof panels disposed in overlying and spanning relation atop at least two adjacently positioned support beams. The securing system includes at least one elongate metal strap with a top side and a bottom side, and including a central zone and a pair of oppositely disposed distal zones. The central zone of the strap is adapted to span at least one of the roof panels and has a spaced arrangement of pointed prongs extending downwardly from the bottom side for fastened attachment into the roof panel by hammering the top side of the strap. The strap is structured and disposed to be fastened at its opposite distal zones to one of the support beams such that the strap and the roof panel become securely anchored to the support beam. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212252 | TRIM FLAP-LIKE CLOSEOUT EDGE ATTACHMENT - A vehicle trim component includes a trim body, with a primary fastener extending from the trim body. The primary fastener includes a first end and a second end. The first end includes a push clip head that is configured to substantially fit and project through an aperture in the vehicle panel. The second end is connected to the trim body. The secondary fastener is rotatably connected to the trim body by a living hinge and is positioned to engage the vehicle panel at an edge portion of the vehicle panel. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212253 | Method for capturing, channeling, concentrating and harnessing the dynamic pressure energy of wind, within a structure - A method of capturing, channeling, concentrating and harnessing the dynamic pressure energy of wind, within a structure for the first time, to operate any type, form, size or shape of pressure operable device, including but not limited to, automatic, pressure relief dampers, vents, openings or valves and any applicable electrical power generator. This method includes structures built as single pressure vessels where all of the interior areas can communicate. Single strong vessels will operate at uniform pressures and withstand substantially higher winds and the associated increased dynamic pressure challenges, than structures with interior areas that do not communicate. Further resistance can be accomplished by adding automatic openings at the vessel's outer edge surface that will relieve interior pressure buildups to outdoors, before uncontrolled pressures cause catastrophic structure failure. Previous attempts failed to detect this dynamic pressure energy and mistakenly using automated systems and static pressure theory and sensors. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212254 | SPECIAL BRACKET AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A MODULAR FIREPLACE MANTEL - A method for installing a modular fireplace mantel surrounding a fireplace in a wall utilizing a unique leaf spring bracket. The leaf spring bracket for a modular fireplace mantel comprises a base plate, an upper lip, a lower lip, a left side lip and a right side lip attached to said base, said four lips defining a recess, a slot cut in the meeting edges of the base plate and the upper and lower lips, an extension attached to each of said left side and right side lips, each extension having one or more holes through which connectors may pass, an arcuate shaped leaf spring adapted to fit into said recess, both ends of said leaf spring having a reverse arc adapted to fit into said slots. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212255 | Universal extrusion - The present invention relates to an article of manufacture and a method of how to utilize the same in the metal wall panel industry. More particularly, the present invention relates the attachment of aluminum facial panels to exterior building construction. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to a universal fastening device utilized in the metal wall panel industry to support, to fasten and to attach architectural panels together creating a panel-to-panel assembly and subsequently attaching the assembled panels to the exterior surface of a building. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212256 | TILE INSTALLATION METHOD AND DEVICES - The invention relates to a tile installation method and devices. According to the invention, level guides ( | 2010-08-26 |
20100212257 | WALL FIXTURE - A wall fixture positionable between interior and exterior walls of a structure and including a first member having a flange extending from a web, the flange including mounting locations spaced along a length of the flange for supporting fasteners securable at a plurality of locations spaced along the interior wall and a second member having a flange extending from a web. The second member can be adjustably securable to the first member such that a distance between exterior sides of the flanges is variable. The flange of the second member can include mounting locations spaced along the flange for supporting fasteners securable at a plurality of locations spaced along the exterior wall. The web of one of the first and second members can define apertures sized to receive at least one of plumbing, conduit and wires. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212258 | METHOD OF MAKING FLUSH DOOR SKINS AND ASSEMBLED DOORS, AND UNIVERSAL MASTER BOARDS FOR THE SAME - Universal master boards and methods of making flush door skins and doors from the universal master boards are disclosed. The universal master boards each have an expansive surface with a graphic design of at least first depressions and second depressions in at least first and second surface regions, respectively. The first depressions simulate a first wood grain pattern, and the second depressions simulate a second wood grain pattern aligned in a different direction than the simulated first wood grain pattern. The universal master boards may be cut and demarcated selectively to establish different assortments of simulated wood patterns and different ornamental features, such as stiles and rails. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212259 | APPARATUS FOR CLOSING CONTAINERS WITH CONTACTLESS TORQUE GENERATION - An apparatus ( | 2010-08-26 |
20100212260 | METHOD FOR CAPPING OR CLOSING CONTAINERS AND CAPPING OR CLOSING MACHINE - This invention relates to a method and to a capping or closing machine for the capping or closing of bottles or similar containers filled with an oxygen-sensitive product. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212261 | Tight sealing of filled medicament capsules - The present invention relates to a method, a device, and a control program for the fluid-tight sealing of capsules containing medicaments, wherein the capsules consist of at least one capsule body and a capsule cap which are set one into the other telescopically and provided with a tight band in the abutment region on the exterior side of the capsule, wherein the capsule components are filled with gas which has a changed temperature and/or a changed pressure in relation to the environment, and wherein a reduction of the difference in pressure in the capsule occurs via gaps between capsule body and capsule cap after the capsule components have been placed one inside the other. The capsules produced via the method according to the invention are disposable capsules and preferably contain a single dose of an orally administered pharmaceutical formulation in the form of a powder or a liquid. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212262 | System and method for reprocessing animal bedding - A process and system reprocesses soiled animal bedding material commingled with animal manure. The material is to remove a preponderance of the manure. The remaining soiled bedding is washed in water and a cleaning agent, rinsed and, optionally, bleached to restore color and appearance. The resulting material is dewatered and dried to reduce its moisture content and kill any remaining pathogens. After being cleaned and sanitized, the material may be reused as bedding or further processed into pellets or other products, such as manufactured fire logs. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212263 | Cable Dressing Fixture - A fixture for dressing a plurality of cables into cable bundles is provided. The fixture includes a first panel having a plurality of first apertures extending through the panel. The first apertures are configured in a predetermined array in the first panel, with each first aperture located a first distance from each adjacent first aperture. A second panel is disposed at a distance from the first panel, the second panel having a plurality of second apertures extending through the second panel. The second apertures are configured in a second array corresponding to the array of apertures in the first panel. Each second aperture is located a second distance from each adjacent second aperture. The first plurality of apertures receives a plurality of cables fed into the fixture. The second plurality of apertures is adapted to receive the cables from the first apertures and to feed the cables from the fixture in a cable array ready to be tied into a bundle. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212264 | MULTI-PACK PACKAGING SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for combining units from among a plurality of packages are disclosed. In some embodiments, units are combined from a plurality of single-variety packages to provide one or more variety packs. For example, a plurality of single-variety packages arranged in repeating order of variety can be provided. The single-variety packages being so arranged can define at least two lanes extending among the plurality of single-variety packages. At least one single-variety group of units can be selected from at least one of the plurality of single-variety packages. Each of the selected at least one single-variety group of units can be positioned in one of the lanes. The selected at least one single-variety group of units can be repositioned to another package and within the one of the lanes. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212265 | METHOD AND APPARATUS, IN A BOTTLING PLANT, FOR PACKING BEVERAGE BOTTLES IN CASES WITH AND WITHOUT DIVIDERS AND A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACKING CONTAINERS IN CASES WITH AND WITHOUT DIVIDERS - A method and apparatus, in a bottling plant, for packing beverage bottles in cases with and without dividers and a method and apparatus for packing containers in cases with and without dividers. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. ยง1.72( | 2010-08-26 |
20100212266 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING POCKETS PROVIDED WITH NAPKINS - The invention relates to a method of producing pockets containing a napkin ( | 2010-08-26 |
20100212267 | METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY FORMING MULTIPLE BATCHES OF INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS OR OTHER PRODUCTS BY COMBINING BATCHES OF SELECTED PRE-WEIGHED ELEMENTS USING A COMBINATION ALGORITHM - A method for packaging fruit or vegetable elements or other products involves forming batches of a pre-determined amount within final weighing values, and within specified tolerances, by simultaneously determining various groups of weighing hoppers from among the total number of full weighing hoppers available with a combination algorithm, and simultaneously feeding pre-formed groups of weighing hoppers to individual feed channels leading to receiving hoppers, and emptying said receiving hoppers through outlets to respective packaging devices. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212268 | AUTOMATIC DEVICE FOR WRAPPING DRUG AND FOOD IN CAPSULE - Disclosed is a device for automatically wrapping medicine which is hard to eat or food stuff in a unit which is convenient to eat, and also crushing fruits, vegetables and the like and automatically wrapping crude juice extracted from the crushed fruits and vegetables into a capsule. According to this, a user does not have to make an excessive amount of capsule products at one time and preserve the products for a long time even passing a proper expiration date. Thus, the automatic wrapping device is very useful in that the user can directly crush and eat food and medicine as desired and the capsule products can be kept fresh. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212269 | CANINE RESCUE HARNESS - A canine harness for search and rescue dogs comprising a body configured for fitting on a canine, one or more receptacles for receiving items, and one or more magnetic fasteners configured for securing the harness to the canine and the magnetic fasteners being configured for disengaging if an external force is applied to the harness. The receptacles may be used to carry items into the rescue environment such as one or more cameras for transmitting images to another location, a power supply to power the cameras, a light sensor for sensing light in the dog's environment and a light for providing illumination in low light rescue situations. The body may include a separating zipper that can be closed with any one of a plurality of rows of alternating receiving teeth such that the harness can be fitted to canines of various sizes. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212270 | OIL SEPARATOR WITH RAISED HOLES IN PERFORATED TUBE - A gas/oil separator is provided, wherein a pre-separator tube has an upper solid portion, and a lower perforated portion. Holes in the lower perforated portion allow a gas stream to move radially inwardly, and to a downstream filter pack. The holes have a raised portion extending radially outwardly, and prevent previously separated oil from being reintroduced into the gas stream. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212271 | Filter element, air cleaner, and methods - A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212272 | FILTER MEDIA SUITABLE FOR ASHRAE APPLICATIONS - Filter media which may be used in ASHRAE applications are described. The media include a fiber web and has desirable performance characteristics. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212273 | Vacuum Cleaner Filter Bag - The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner filter bag having a composite material comprising a first layer consisting of a netting or a perforated sheet with an air permeability of at least 10,000 l/(m | 2010-08-26 |
20100212274 | GAS-SOLIDS SEPARATOR - Gas-solids separator comprises a tubular housing, an inlet for introducing a gas-solids mixture at one end of said housing, which inlet is executed such that it imparts a swirl to the gas-solids mixture, a solids outlet opening at the opposite end of said housing, and a co-axially positioned tubular gas outlet conduit placed at an end of said housing, which separator further comprises a vortex stabiliser, comprising a pin placed on a stabilising plate, in which separator the pin runs along the axis of the tubular housing and in which a passageway is provided through the stabiliser plate and the pin. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212275 | EXHAUST GAS CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN EXHAUST GAS CLEANING DEVICE - An exhaust gas cleaning device includes an outer housing, an insert disposed therein, and an elastic compensating element which surrounds the insert. At least before a first operation, an adhesive layer is provided between the insert and the compensating element and/or between the compensating element and the outer housing. Furthermore, there is described a method for manufacturing an exhaust gas cleaning device. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212276 | AUTOMATIC LATERAL TILT CONTROL OF A HEADER IN STUBBLE HEIGHT MODE USING MACHINE LEVEL SENSOR - A system and method for controlling the lateral tilt of a header of an agricultural plant cutting machine, such as, but not limited to, a combine, windrower or the like, and more particularly, to an automatic lateral tilt control system for precisely controlling an angle of lateral tilt of the header relative to the machine based on a lateral tilt angle of the machine relative to a reference and at least one additional characteristic such that, when the machine is disposed on a laterally inclined surface, and the machine is at a tilt angle differing from an angle of the laterally inclined surface, the angle of lateral tilt of the header relative to the machine is responsively adjusted so an angle of the lateral tilt of the header relative to the reference is substantially equal to the angle of the laterally inclined surface, the system especially useful when operating in a stubble mode and traversing inclined surfaces. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212277 | Crop harvester - A crop harvester includes: a rotatable auger tube having a gathering section; flighting disposed in a spiral pattern on the outer surface of the gathering section so that, when the auger tube is rotated, the flighting moves material within a perimeter of the flighting laterally and creates a neutral zone behind the flighting that is generally free of material; and gathering fingers disposed in the neutral zone that, when the auger tube is rotated, extend beyond the perimeter of the flighting to gather the material, tuck the material toward the auger tube, and then retract within the perimeter of the flighting. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212278 | LATCH FOR A PIVOTING MOWER DECK - A mower apparatus includes a mower deck having a first deck section, a second deck section pivotable relative to the first deck section, and a latch. The latch is actuable between a first position in which the latch maintains the second deck section in a lowered position and a second position in which the latch maintains the second deck in a raised position. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212279 | AUTOMATED FRUIT HARVESTING APPARATUS - An apparatus is disclosed for harvesting items of spherical fruit by severing them from their stems and conveying them by means of air flow into a receptacle. The harvesting apparatus includes a tubular body with a clamshell cutter for severing items of fruit from their stems, and a retractable throat that is able to restrict and then allow passage of the fruit. The apparatus further includes a control unit that can control the clamshell cutter and the throat. A funnel-shaped orifice is preferably included at the harvesting end of the tubular body. When a piece of fruit enters the harvesting end, it contacts the throat and blocks the airflow. The control unit senses the resulting pressure drop, and simultaneously activates the clamshell cutter while causing the throat to open so as to allow the piece of fruit to pass through the tubular body and into the receptacle. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212280 | SPINDLE FOR WINDING YARNS IN WINDING TUBES OR TUBULAR WINDING CORES - The spindle ( | 2010-08-26 |
20100212281 | AUXILIARY PUMP SYSTEM FOR FAN DRIVE GEAR SYSTEM - A pump system for lubricating a bearing in a gear system includes an auxiliary pump connected to the gear system. The auxiliary pump is fluidically connected to the bearing through an auxiliary supply passage and to a reservoir through an auxiliary scavenge passage. An auxiliary valve is fluidically connected to the auxiliary supply passage for transferring liquid from the auxiliary pump to the bearing when a pressure in the auxiliary supply passage downstream of the auxiliary valve is less than a particular threshold and for transferring liquid from the auxiliary pump to the reservoir when the pressure in the auxiliary supply passage downstream of the auxiliary valve is greater than the particular threshold. A method for circulating liquid is also included. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212282 | CONSTANT VOLUME COMBUSTOR - A constant volume combustor device includes detonative combustion. In one form the wave rotor of the constant volume combustor is supported by magnetic bearings. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212283 | COATING FOR COMPONENTS REQUIRING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE COMPATIBILITY - The present invention provides a heretofore-unknown use for zirconium nitride as a hydrogen peroxide compatible protective coating that was discovered to be useful to protect components that catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide or corrode when exposed to hydrogen peroxide. A zirconium nitride coating of the invention may be applied to a variety of substrates (e.g., metals) using art-recognized techniques, such as plasma vapor deposition. The present invention further provides components and articles of manufacture having hydrogen peroxide compatibility, particularly components for use in aerospace and industrial manufacturing applications. The zirconium nitride barrier coating of the invention provides protection from corrosion by reaction with hydrogen peroxide, as well as prevention of hydrogen peroxide decomposition. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212284 | ION THRUSTER GRIDS AND METHODS FOR MAKING - An ion thruster includes an accelerator grid proximate to an ionization chamber for drawing and accelerating ions from the chamber. The accelerator grid include a core and an overlying layer that is made of a material having a mass less than that of the propellant. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212285 | TURBOPROP PROPULSION UNIT WITH PUSHER PROPELLER - A turboprop propulsion unit includes at least one pusher propeller | 2010-08-26 |
20100212286 | THRUST REVERSER CONFIGURATION FOR A SHORT FAN DUCT - A thrust reverser comprises a translating sleeve, a torque beam, a plurality of cascades, a plurality of blocker doors, and a plurality of actuators. The translating sleeve is positioned at the rear of an aircraft nacelle and is translated rearward during thrust reverser deployment. The torque beam is positioned within the nacelle and configured to prevent airflow into the nacelle during thrust reverser deployment. The plurality of cascades are positioned around the circumference of the torque beam during thrust reverser stowage and are translated rearward during thrust reverser deployment. The plurality of blocker doors are positioned in alignment with the plurality of cascades and direct airflow through the plurality of cascades during thrust reverser deployment. The plurality of actuators are coupled to the forward edge of the sleeve and configured to translate the sleeve rearward during thrust reverser deployment. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212287 | THRUST REVERSER WITH A SYSTEM FOR BRAKING THE ACTUATORS - The present invention relates to a thrust reverser for a jet engine nacelle comprising at least one movable cowl ( | 2010-08-26 |
20100212288 | Jet Engine Exhaust Nozzle and Associated System and Method of Use - A first trailing edge portion of a scarfed jet engine exhaust nozzle aft of a second trailing edge portion relative to a central axis of an associated exhaust duct causes an automatic nozzle-pressure-ratio responsive transverse deflection of the associated exhaust flow away from the first trailing edge portion. When offset from both the center of gravity (CG) and the central longitudinal axis of an aircraft, at a relatively low nozzle pressure ratio, e.g. during takeoff, the thrust vector from the exhaust flow acts relatively close to the CG, whereas at a relatively high nozzle pressure ratio, e.g. during relatively high-speed cruise, the scarfed exhaust nozzle deflects the exhaust flow so that the resulting thrust vector is relatively parallel to the path of the aircraft. With the final portion of the exhaust duct skewed, the primary axis of the jet engine can be relatively parallel to the path of the aircraft. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212289 | REGENERATION CONTROL METHOD FOR A PARTICLE FILTER - A regeneration control method for a particle filter of an internal combustion engine exhaust line determines operating data items of the particle filter, wherein the data items are at least one representative inside temperature T(t) of the filter at a time t, regenerates the filter by increasing the temperature thereof above a first combustion temperature threshold of a soot contained in the filter, and computes a time-varying parameter d | 2010-08-26 |
20100212290 | REDUCTANT DOSING SYSTEM HAVING ANTI-AERATION DEVICE - A reductant dosing system for a machine having an engine and an exhaust system is disclosed. The reductant dosing system has a tank configured to hold a reductant, a dosing arrangement, and a supply passage connecting the tank to the dosing arrangement. The reductant dosing system also has a purging arrangement configured to direct purge fluid to at least one of the dosing arrangement and the supply passage, and a valve configured to allow reductant to pass from the tank to the supply passage and to inhibit purge fluid from entering the tank. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212291 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REGULATING THE FUEL/AIR RATIO OF A COMBUSTION PROCESS - A method for regulating the fuel/air ratio of a combustion process which is operated alternatingly with excess air and air deficiency, and having at least one catalyst volume in the exhaust gas of the combustion process which stores oxygen when there is excess oxygen in the exhaust gas and gives it off when there is oxygen deficiency, in which method the oxygen charges into the catalyst volume taking place when there is excess air, and the oxygen discharges from the catalyst volume taking place when there is air deficiency determined, and in which the fuel/air ratio is regulated in a first control loop such that the sum of the oxygen charges and oxygen discharges determined in a predefined interval takes on a predetermined value, wherein the combustion process is operated using oxygen excess or oxygen deficiency, respectively, at least until these appear at an oxygen-sensitive Nernst probe downstream from the catalyst volume. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212292 | Assembly and Method for Introducing a Reducing Agent into the Exhaust Pipe of an Exhaust System of an Internal Combustion Engine - An assembly and method for introducing a reducing agent into an exhaust pipe of an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine, in particular of a motor vehicle includes a feed connector which opens into the exhaust pipe and has a wall; a feed device for reducing agents which opens into the feed connector; and a device that generates a gas flow which is additional to the reducing agent flow and lines the wall of the feed connector. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212293 | Palladium-Supported Catalyst Composites - Provided are catalyst composites that can be used in methods for treating exhaust gas from internal combustion engines, including diesel and gasoline engines, systems including such catalyst composites and methods of using the catalyst composites to treat internal combustion engine exhaust. The catalyst composites may provide diesel oxidation catalysts and three-way catalysts. A catalyst composite is provided which a catalytic material on a carrier, the catalytic material including a palladium component dispersed on a first support comprising at least 60% by weight of a zirconia component, and one or more rare earth oxides selected from the group consisting of lanthana, neodymia, praseodymia, yttria, the first support optionally containing no more than 15% by weight ceria, and being free of alumina. Layered catalyst composites having one or more washcoats on the carrier are also provided. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212294 | METHOD FOR EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine includes first and second sets combustion chambers fluidly coupled to respective first and second aftertreatment devices. A third aftertreatment device including a supplemental heating device is fluidly coupled to outlets of the first and second aftertreatment devices. The first set of combustion chambers is operated rich and the second set of combustion chambers is operated lean. The supplemental heating device is operated to transfer thermal energy to the exhaust gas feedstream. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212295 | TECHNIQUE FOR PRODUCTION OF AMMONIA ON DEMAND IN A THREE WAY CATALYST FOR A PASSIVE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEM - A powertrain includes an internal combustion engine having multiple cylinders and an aftertreatment system having a selective catalytic reduction device utilizing ammonia as a reductant. An ammonia generation cycle includes operating some portion of the cylinders at an air/fuel ratio conducive to producing molecular hydrogen and some portion of the cylinders at an air/fuel ratio conducive to producing NOx. An ammonia generation catalyst is utilized between the engine and the selective catalytic reduction device to produce ammonia. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212296 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION SYSTEM OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A technique is provided which is capable of completing SOx poisoning recovery control on a NOx storage reduction catalyst in a shorter period of time. In the course of the SOx poisoning recovery control, the degree of decrease of a SOx release speed resulting from a decrease in an amount of SOx occlusion of the NOx catalyst (the degree of decrease of the SOx release speed (Ddw)) with respect to that at the time of start of the SOx poisoning recovery control is estimated. In accordance with the increasing degree of decrease of the SOx release speed (Ddw), a catalyst bed temperature (Tc) is caused to rise up to a higher side target temperature (Tct), and at the same time an exhaust gas air fuel ratio (A/F) is caused to lower up to a richer side target air fuel ratio (A/Ft), whereby the SOx release speed Vsox during the SOx poisoning recovery control is suppressed from lowering. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212297 | Construction Machine - [Problem] To provide a construction machine capable of realizing with fewer components temperature control of a reducing agent in a reducing agent tank without arranging any heat exchanger in the reducing agent tank. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212298 | METHOD OF REGENERATING AN EXHAUST AFTER TREATMENT DEVICE - A method of controlling combustion in an internal combustion engine with exhaust after treatment device is proposed, wherein upon detection of a request for a regeneration event of the exhaust after treatment device, a regeneration combustion mode comprising a pilot injection and a retarded main injection is operated. During the regeneration combustion mode the injection timing of the main injection is controlled so that its retard is not later than a retard threshold that is determined as the maximum timing retard to provide the desired torque, but with an injected fuel quantity not exceeding a maximum fuel quantity given by a stored smoke-limit map. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212299 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING WHEN TO REGENERATE EXHAUST GAS PARTICULATE FILTERS - Methods for determining when to regenerate an exhaust gas particulate filter ( | 2010-08-26 |
20100212300 | Exhaust Purification With On-Board Ammonia Production - A method of operating an engine system comprising operating a first cylinder group at a first number of strokes per combustion cycle, operating a second cylinder group at a second number of strokes per combustion cycle, the second number of strokes per cycle being different than the first number of strokes per cycle. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212301 | Flow Device for an Exhaust System - A flow device for an exhaust system includes a body that defines an interior cavity. An exhaust inlet passage is disposed in the interior cavity. An exhaust outlet passage is disposed in the interior cavity so that at least a portion of the exhaust inlet passage circumferentially surrounds at least a portion of the exhaust outlet passage. A doser is adapted to inject reductants into the interior cavity of the body such that the reductants are injected in the same general direction as the direction of flow of the exhaust gases. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212302 | MONOLITH, CATALYST CONVERTOR FOR PURIFYING EXHAUST GAS USING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE CATALYST CONVERTOR - Provided is a catalyst converter for purifying exhaust gas and a method for manufacturing the catalyst converter, in which a heater is disposed between inner/outer monoliths, to thereby heighten a heat transfer efficiency and induce a uniform catalytic reaction, and to thereby enhance a processing performance, and minimize an electric power consumption and miniaturize a device. The catalyst converter includes: a heater having a winding portion which is wound so as to have a space therein and a pair of electric power terminals; inner and outer monoliths which are inserted in the inner and outer circumferential portions of the heater winding portion wherein each of the inner and outer monoliths includes a number of hollow cells on the surfaces of which catalysts have been coated and which are formed in the lengthy direction; and a housing in which a support assembly is assembled. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212303 | DEVICE FOR INJECTING AN ADDITIVE INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF MOTOR VEHICLE - Device for injecting a liquid additive including an additive tank connected by an additive pipe to an injector positioned in the exhaust system of the vehicle concerned, where there is provided, on the additive pipe, a positive-displacement lift-and-force pump including a cylinder and a piston which delimits within the cylinder a pressurizing chamber, and where an electric actuator is coupled to the piston to cause it to retreat, drawing additive into the chamber from the tank and simultaneously compressing a spring that acts on the piston, such that by virtue of the spring, the forward movement of the piston, delivering additive to the injector, takes place under controlled pressure. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212304 | Driving device - The invention relates to a drive system for motor vehicles comprising a waste heat-producing internal combustion engine and a circuit for draining off at least partially said waste heat with a working fluid which is relievable in an expansion machine, wherein said working fluid comprises several components, wherein at least one component is transferable into a gas phase by absorbing heat of the internal combustion engine and/or another source inside the drive system which also comprises means for separating the liquid fraction from the working fluid prior to the expansion machine pressure removal. The internal combustion engine can be cooled by a first cooling circuit. A second cooling circuit can be used in such a way that the first cooling circuit is cooled thereby. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212305 | COUNTERBALANCING ARRANGEMENT - A counterbalancing arrangement and a method for counterbalancing two mutually movable parts, which is arranged to counteract the gravitational force of at least one of the movable parts. The counterbalancing arrangement includes a gas spring and a compressor system. The compressor system is designed to sense a pressure in the gas spring and to adjust the pressure if the pressure deviates from a predetermined value. The counterbalancing arrangement can be used for counterbalancing an industrial robot arm and is capable of maintaining its working capacity regardless of any gas leakage and variations in the ambient temperature so as to result in very few unwanted stops occasioned by a need for servicing the balancing spring of the counterbalancing arrangement. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212306 | Hydraulic Drive System And Diagnostic Control Strategy For Improved Operation - A method and apparatus are provided for hydraulic fluid supply between a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic drive unit, switching hydraulic fluid flow direction to the hydraulic drive unit or stopping hydraulic fluid flow to the hydraulic drive unit when measured hydraulic fluid pressure crosses a predetermined pressure threshold value. The method further comprises calculating an amount of mechanical work done by the hydraulic drive unit and warning an operator or limiting hydraulic fluid flow rate to the hydraulic drive unit when the calculated mechanical work for the drive cycle is less than an expected amount of mechanical work. The apparatus for practicing the method further includes a pressure sensor associated with a hydraulic fluid supply conduit between the pump and the drive unit, and an electronic controller programmed to operate the drive system according to the method. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212307 | Closed electropneumatic system for propulsion - An electropneumatic torque generating system using a pneumatic engine and having a first tank connected to a first of a pair of manifolds with a first discharge connection arrangement so as to be capable of discharging portions of any of the operating gas in the first tank through the first discharge connection arrangement into the first manifold. The system further includes a first gas compressor to thereby discharge operating gases at greater pressures with the first gas compressor inlet being connected to a second of the pair of manifolds through a first input collection connection arrangement so as to be capable of receiving operating gases from that manifold through the first input collection connection arrangement that have flowed from the first manifold. There is further included a second tank being connected to the outlet of the first gas compressor through a first output collection connection arrangement so as to be capable of receiving therein operating gases that have flowed through the first gas compressor. | 2010-08-26 |
20100212308 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a hydraulic control arrangement for a mobile machine tool, particularly for a forklift, comprising at least two hydraulic loads ( | 2010-08-26 |