35th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080203116 | METERING DISPENSER - A metering dispenser for flowable materials is provided having a reservoir defined in part by a pair of opposing, flexible side walls. The side walls are associated with at least one stop. The stop is structured to permit the side walls of the dispenser to be squeezed together for only a predetermined distance, so that a predetermined volume of flowable material is dispensed from the dispenser. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203117 | Fresh water tote a long - The subject of this invention is a fresh water refill tank which is used to refill the fresh water tanks on Motor Homes, Fifth Wheels, Travel trailers, and Pop ups. The tank includes either a pump assembly or air pressure assembly to transfer the water from the tank to your motor home, fifth wheel, travel trailer, or pop up. The pump assembly has a pump that sets in the bottom of the tank. With a hose attached from the pump to out side of the tank where a water hose is attached to connect to your motor home, fifth wheel, travel trailer, or pop up. The air pressure assembly is used with air pump to pressurize the tank to push the water thru the siphon tube to the water hose that is connected to your motor home, fifth wheel, travel trailer, or pop up. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203118 | Pressure Reducing And Regulating Valve Comprising A Tapping Mechanism For A Pressure Cartridge That Can Be Attached Underneath A Receptacle Cover - The invention relates to a valve unit ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203119 | Device for preventing creases and wrinkles - A plurality of devices for preventing creases and wrinkles in articles of clothing best suited for hanging onto the horizontal arm, or the side arms of a clothes hanger and in combination of the two, that connects to, and disconnects from the horizontal arm of the clothes hanger, and quickly and efficiently becomes two devices that connect to, and disconnect from the two side arms of the clothes hanger via a fitting adjustment in the center of the device. The plurality of devices can be reinstalled and used again on the horizontal arm as a single device without compromising the integrity of the functionality of the device. A plurality of fitting Adjustments occur at each end of the device producing a longer length than the horizontal arm of the clothes hanger, and thus allowing installation onto horizontal arms and side arms varying in length resulting from differently manufactured clothes hangers. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203120 | Spare Tire Tuned Mass Damper - A spare tire tuned mass damper assembly is provided for reducing vehicle vibration or beaming shake that may otherwise be perceptible at the driver interface. The assembly is attachable between a pair of underbody support beams and includes a tire carrier for a spare tire and wheel and a plurality of spring and damper assemblies positioned between the carrier and support beams. The assemblies have at least one leaf spring and bushing, and are selected to provide a predetermined level of vibration modes and modal damping for the assembly. A method is also provided for reducing road vibration in a vehicle having an underbody support structure, including supporting a spare tire carrier using a plurality of spring and damper assemblies configured to absorb and damp an oscillating mode of the support structure to a predetermined level to produce a desired post-damped road response, thereby increasing vehicle ride comfort. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203121 | Traveling back raft (the TBR) - The new discovery in the art of the said patent is the ability to assist in making your journey easier. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203122 | Traveling body boarding raft (The T[B2]R) - The new discovery in the art of the said patent is the ability to assist in making your journey easier. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203123 | COMBINED CASE AND STRAP DEVICE - A combined case and strap device is disclosed. The combined case and strap device comprises a single elongated body with a zipper extending along the body. The zipper is arranged such that when the zipper is closed, i.e. zipped, the body is formed into a case. When the body is formed into a case, a user may carry a portable electronic device within the case. The case may protect the portable electronic device and also let the user conveniently carry the portable electronic device with himself/herself when on the go. The zipper is also arranged such that when the zipper is opened, i.e. unzipped, the body is formed into an elongated shape which forms a strap. When the body is formed into the strap, the strap may be used as a carrier strap for carrying a portable electronic device around a neck of the user when the user is on the go. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203124 | HAMMER RETAINING DEVICE - The object of this disclosure is a tool retaining and carrying device where the tool to be carried has an elongated handle, and a head connected to the handle. The device has a head receiving portion that is generally configured to substantially encase and protect the head portion of the tool. A connector portion is provided and is operatively configured to rotate about a lateral axis and reposition the holder about a lateral axis. There is also provided a handle retaining portion configured to engage and retain the handle portion of the tool. The entire apparatus can be attached to a user by way of a belt or similar structure. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203125 | Load Carrier for Fixed Roof Rail - A load carrier that includes a load carrier bar with a load carrier foot at each end of the load carrier bar. Each load carrier foot has a fixed clamping jaw and a movable clamping jaw configured to be arranged on an upper side and an opposite lower side of the respective roof rails and to cooperate with a clamping device that is configured to move the movable clamping jaw towards the fixed clamping jaw. The movable clamping jaw is pivotally connected at the load carrier foot and in a first mounting position. The movable clamping jaw is firmly connected to at least one guiding protrusion, located on a distance from the movable clamping jaw and in a first mounting position is arranged so that the distance between the guiding protrusions, which are located at each end of the load carrier, is larger than the distance between the roof rails. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203126 | Cycle Bag With An Adjustable Retention Device For Securement To A Rack - A cycle bag with adjustable retention device for securement to a rack includes a cycle bag, at least one adjustable attachment device and at least two strap retainers. The cycle bag preferably includes a compartment for storing objects and a cover hinged to the compartment. Each adjustable attachment device includes a base, two hooks and two straps. Each adjustable attachment device is attached to a bottom of the cycle bag. The two hooks are slidable retained by the adjustable attachment device and a single strap is attached to each hook. Strap retainers are located inside the cycle bag. The cycle bag is placed on a rack. The at least two hooks are slipped over rails of the rack. One of the first or second straps is pulled, until the cycle bag is centered on the rack. The first and second straps are then secured in their respective strap retainers. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203127 | ACCESSORY ITEM CARRYING DEVICE - This invention relates to a carrier apparatus and more specifically, to a shoulder strap, harness, or tool belt for carrying accessory items. In an embodiment of the invention, the apparatus is fashioned as a tool belt or accessory sling that provides for hands free carrying of accessory items and is suitable for persons that need to use at least one hand or arm for other activities. The apparatus is designed to carry at least one (easily accessible) accessory item such as a tool or device attachment. The apparatus includes a main strap that is adjustable to provide customized sizing. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203128 | Backpack suspension system with hub - A backpack suspension system is provided that provides a more natural feel as it is able to match a hiker's twisting and bending motions. A backpack suspension system comprises a frame having an upper and a lower portion, and a hub connecting the upper and lower portion. The upper and lower portion comprise a plurality of rods adapted to rotate within the hub. The hub is adapted to pivot about a horizontal axis. In certain embodiments the frame is substantially X shaped and in certain embodiments the hub is substantially X shaped. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203129 | Carrying Device - A support having two extensions which protrude forward on both sides in the final lower region, and an identical shoulder rest form a monolithic plastic hard shell. Vertically adjustable strips that support a waist belt are fixed to the extensions while a should mounting adjoins the shoulder rest via a ball-and-socket joint. The should mounting supports shoulder belt arrangements encompassing one respective top belt and a bottom belt which is joined to the top belt via a buckle, is pulled all the way to the extension through the buckle, and is anchored there. A bag for carrying material that is to be transported is disposed on the front face of the support, in the hard shell, the bag being accessible from the front, while straps for fastening a snowboard, showshoes, a helmet, or other large objects are mounted on the rear face thereof. The position of the objects relative to the body of the wearer is reliably fixed by the stationary or rigid connection of the support to the shoulder belt arrangements and the waist belt. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203130 | EXPANDER ROLLER - A roller for a web-processing machine, the roller having a support core, which is braced in the region of both its ends via a respective bearing arrangement, and an outer covering, which in its axially central region is mounted in a radially fixed manner in relation to the support core and in the region of its two ends is braced in a radially displaceable manner in relation to the support core by a respective additional bearing arrangement, whereby the outer covering is displaceable in the region of its two ends respectively by an actuator arranged within the outer covering, the actuator being adjustable and including two inter-mounted eccentrics to which is assigned respectively one pivoting device, whereby the two pivoting devices are controllable such that the size of the resulting eccentricity and the position of the resulting eccentricity are adjustable preferably separately from each other. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203131 | Film guiding assembly - A film guiding assembly for guiding a plastic film during travel along a desired path includes at least two non-rotating turning bars over which the film passes, and an actuator for pivoting the turning bars to laterally shift the film. A sensor for senses the lateral position of the film downstream of the turning bars and operates to cause the actuator to pivot the turning bars when necessary to maintain the film leaving the guiding assembly in the desired path. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203132 | Web-handling apparatus including guide roller assembly with resiliently deformable outer layer - A web-handling apparatus includes at least one guide roller assembly having an inner, cylindrical core, and an outer layer affixed thereto. Notably, the outer layer of the roller assembly comprises resiliently deformable material, with polyurethane foam having proven to be particularly suitable for this application. By this arrangement irregularities in an associated film web, such as in the form of side gussets and/or zipper fastener assemblies, are readily guided by the roller assembly while avoiding wrinkling or other stress of the associated film web. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203133 | Hand-Held Power Tool - A hand-held power tool is provided, the operational power of which is provided by a gas combustion mechanism. The gas combustion mechanism comprises a first priming cylinder ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203134 | Surgical stapling apparatus - A surgical stapling apparatus, including a frame, an endoscopic portion, a clamp handle, a firing handle, a tool assembly and a drive beam is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the frame. The clamp handle is disposed on the frame and in mechanical cooperation with a drive member. The firing handle is disposed on the frame and in mechanical cooperation with at least one firing rod. The tool assembly includes an anvil, a cartridge assembly and a camming surface and is supported adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion. Actuation of the clamp handle moves the drive beam into engagement with the camming surface. Actuation of the firing handle moves the firing rod through an opening in the drive beam to eject surgical fasteners from the cartridge assembly. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203135 | BATTERY POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical stapler has a handle assembly including a stationary handle and a trigger. The stapler also has a drive assembly with a body having a working end and a cam member supported on the working end. The cam member is positioned to translate relative to the anvil to maintain the anvil in the closed position during firing of the stapler. The trigger is operatively connected to a power cell. The power cell is operably connected to a motor of the drive assembly. The manipulation of the trigger actuates the power cell such that the power cell powers the drive assembly to effect translation of the cam member relative to the anvil. The stapler also has a channel for supporting the staple cartridge and the motor of the drive assembly controls the actuation sled supported within the cartridge. The actuation sled urges the plurality of staples from the cartridge when the anvil is in the closed position and in cooperative alignment with the staple cartridge. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203136 | Horn attachment arm - A horn attachment arm for a bonding apparatus that performs high speed bonding with high accuracy to a large sized workpiece is provided. The horn attachment arm includes a fixing bracket fixed to a moveable member of a driving motor and a ultrasonic horn attaching bracket for attaching an ultrasonic horn on a tip end side to be fixed by being sandwiched between flat plates made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic. A flat plate space keeping member is attached between the flat plates so as to extend between the brackets. Flanges of the brackets and the longitudinal structure member are fixed to respective flat plates using a screw and an adhesive agent. The carbon fiber reinforced plastic that constitutes the flat plates has a greater number of reinforced fibers in a longitudinal direction than in a width direction, and is high in strength and rigidity in the longitudinal direction. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203137 | SUBSTRATE BONDING METHODS AND SYSTEM INCLUDING MONITORING - Bonding methods and a bonding system including monitoring are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of monitoring bonding a first and second substrate includes: providing a plurality of piezoelectric sensors to a substrate mounting stage of a substrate bonding system; and monitoring a force change measured by the plurality of piezoelectric sensors induced by a bond front between the first and second substrate during bonding. This method allows real time monitoring of the bonding quality and adjustment of the bonding process parameters. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203138 | Method of mounting an electronic component and mounting apparatus - In a method of mounting an electronic component on a substrate, electrode terminals on at least one of the substrate and the electronic component are composed of solder bumps. The electrode terminals of the substrate and the electrode terminals of the electronic component are placed in contact and ultrasonic vibration is applied to at least one of the substrate and the electronic component to provisionally bond the electrode terminals together. A gap between the substrate and the electronic component is then filled with flux fill, and the electrode terminals of the substrate and the electronic component are bonded by reflowing the solder bumps. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203139 | Method for controlling weld metal microstructure using localized controlled cooling of seam-welded joints - The present invention provides a method for welding and heat-treating seam-welded constructions of hardenable steel and ferrous alloys with reduced weld-zone hardness and improved weld-zone ductility and toughness. This method consists of controlling the cooling rate of the seam weld with a secondary heat source, applied after the weld cools below the materials upper critical temperature (A | 2008-08-28 |
20080203140 | Method and Device for Brazing Material Application, Method for Producing a Honeycomb Body, Exhaust Gas Treatment Unit and Vehicle - A device and a method for applying brazing material to an at least partially structured metal foil include a) providing at least one flat metal foil, b) shaping the at least one metal foil to produce a structure, and c) applying brazing material to the at least one metal foil. Steps b) and c) are carried out discontinuously and at least partially together. The device and method are preferably used in the production of metallic honeycomb bodies for the treatment of exhaust gases in vehicles. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203141 | Film Packaging Having Tamper-Evident Means - Flow-wrap packaging ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203142 | Powder-Tight Packaging - A powder-tight packaging for a material, in particular for a powdered material, preferably a washing or cleaning powder, which packaging is constituted from at least one foldable cut piece that encompasses in continuous fashion, delimited by fold lines, at least one rear face ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203143 | CARTON WITH REINFORCED HANDLE OPENINGS - A carton, having reinforced handle openings which define handles, includes a tubular structure that is formed from multiple walls. An edge flap connects two of the walls. The carton also includes end closures at each open end of the tubular structure. The end closures each include end flaps that have features that define the handles. The end closures also include edge flap reinforcing panels that are hingedly connected to the edge flap and further define the handle. Specifically, a reinforcing edge of the edge flap reinforcing panel is disposed in reinforcing proximity to a handle opening so as to reinforce at least a weight bearing edge of the handle opening to define a handle with a multi-ply thick weight bearing edge. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203144 | Artificial Intelligence Shoe Mounting a Controller and Method for Measuring Quantity of Motion - The present invention relates, in general, to shoes for measuring the quantity of motion and a method of measuring the quantity of motion using the shoes and, more particularly, to artificial intelligence shoes, in which various numerical values (calorie consumption, body fat, and a pulse), measured by a walking sensor ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203145 | OPERATING SYSTEM FOR MANAGING PUBLIC PARKING LOT - Operating system for managing public parking lot which provides a solution for controlling public parking lots, by using for telecommunications technology which, in combination with mobile devices, allows interconnection of sales terminals with a supervisory program in order to make the process electronic and automated. A reception module receives information about the vehicle, an electronic coupon issuing module generates the electronic coupon based on the provided information and payment, which data is stored in together, and an activation and deactivation module enables activation and deactivation of each electronic coupon upon entry of the number of the electronic coupon and the password of that electronic coupon. The activation and deactivation module provides a confirmation of activation or deactivation of the electronic coupon to a telephone number associated with the electronic coupon. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203146 | System and Method for Controlling Service Systems - A pump surrogate controller system and method allows multiple point of sale systems to control a particular service system. For example, a register at a cashier stand may activate the same fuel pump as an automated checkout kiosk. The surrogate controller may further coordinate the transmission of transaction data to the appropriate destinations. For example, transaction information relating to a fuel transaction may be delivered to the appropriate point of sale for completion. Transactions that are pre-authorized prior to a purchaser's arrival at a service station may also be activated using the surrogate controller. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203147 | Internet-based shipping, tracking, and delivery network supporting a plurality of mobile digital image capture and processing (MICAP) systems - An Internet-based shipping, tracking, and delivery network including a data collection and processing center operably connected to the infrastructure of the Internet, and including a RDBMS for storing and managing shipping information, and a plurality of pickup/delivery vehicles. Each pickup/delivery vehicle is equipped with a mobile digital image capture and processing (MICAP) system for (i) capturing and processing digital images of shipping documents, bearing embedded bar codes, at the point of pickup, (ii) automatically decoding embedded bar codes in said shipping documents, and performing optical character recognition (OCR) on text presented therein, (iii) formatting captured digital images of the shipping labels with such decoded/recognized information, and (iv) transmitting the formatted digital images to said data collection and processing center, for automatic recognition processing and population of the RDBMS maintained by said network. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203148 | MOBILE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL OVER WIRELESS NETWORK - The present invention relates to a system for mobile retrieval of information over a wireless or mobile network. Information to be retrieved is stored in packets or files in a remotely located server. Each packet of information is assigned a specific serial number, and the serial number is encoded into a coded image. A camera enabled mobile device is used to capture the coded image, then proceeds to decode the coded image into the serial number using an application pre-installed on the mobile device. The mobile device then transmits the serial number over a wireless network to the server where the information to be retrieved is stored. The server then processes the serial number and retrieves the information packet previously associated with this serial number from an internal database. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203149 | System and method for providing information - According to an aspect of an embodiment, a system comprises, a client for obtaining a code included in an image, and sending out the code obtained by the client and identification information of the client, and a server for obtaining address information on the basis of the code received from the client in association with the address information, identifying a table containing content address information, obtaining content address information on the basis of the code and the identification information in reference to the table, and providing the content address information to the client whereby the client is enable to obtain content information by using the content address information. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203150 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING DIGITAL CURRENCY - A method for creating digital currency has the steps of providing a server operably connected to the network; receiving into the server a transmission from one of the automated teller machines via the network that a sum of currency has been received into the currency scanner of the automated teller machine; creating an account automatically by the server in response to the receipt of the transmission; storing the sum of currency in digital form in the account; generating a unique alphanumeric code; associating the unique alphanumeric code with the account; and transmitting the unique alphanumeric code to a recipient. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203151 | VERIFICATION OF A PORTABLE CONSUMER DEVICE IN AN OFFLINE ENVIRONMENT - A portable consumer device includes a base, and a computer readable medium on the base. The computer readable medium comprises code for an issuer verification value and a supplemental verification value. The issuer verification value is used by an issuer to verify that the portable consumer device is authentic in an on-line transaction and the supplemental verification value is used to verify that the portable consumer device is authentic in an off-line transaction. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203152 | AUTHENTICATION OF A DATA CARD USING A TRANSIT VERIFICATION VALUE - Transaction processing involves receiving data from an access transaction application of a portable consumer device, wherein the received data comprises data from an access transaction data string that includes a transit verification value wherein, with the exception of the transit verification value, the access transaction data string is substantially similar to a retail data string comprising retail data, wherein the access application data string is adapted for use with an access transaction processing system and the retail data string is adapted for use with a retail processing system. The transaction processing involves processing access transaction application data for selective authorization of the transaction. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203153 | Method and system for engaging in a transaction between a consumer and a merchant - Disclosed is a method for engaging in a transaction between a consumer and a merchant. In particular, the present invention is directed to a method and system for providing instant credit by a credit issuer to the consumer at a point-of-sale of the merchant. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method and system for identifying at least one optimal credit product from a plurality of credit products of at least one credit issuer to a consumer. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203154 | Access to a remote machine from a local machine via smart card - A method and apparatus for accessing a remote machine from a local machine via a smart card. In one embodiment, the presence of the smart card coupled to the local machine is detected. A card reader reads the credentials from the smart card and communicates them to a remote access client application of the local machine. The remote access client application transmits the credentials to the remote machine. The remote machine sends a query for login information to the local machine upon valid credentials. The local machine transmits the login information to the remote machine and is granted permission to access the remote machine upon valid login information. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203155 | Reader with Integrated Encryption - The invention concerns a device for reading and encrypting sensitive data which are to be transmitted by way of a remote transmission network ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203156 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSACTION CARD ELECTRONIC MESSAGING - A system and method for delivering electronic messages automatically to transaction cards. The transaction cards are capable of rendering electronic messages from a server using a transaction activated connection. This system can be used to automatically deliver user specific information such as calendar, reminder, or e-mail information to a person scanning their card in, for example, a building where scanning a badge is required to enter the building. Alternatively, the system can be used to automatically deliver public information to a user such as advertisements to a render-capable transaction card which includes, for example, a calling card, a credit card, or a public transportation access card. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203157 | STORAGE AND TRANSPORT MECHANISM FOR A SELF-SERVICE CARD KIOSK WITH RETURN AND REISSUE CAPABILITY - Improved mechanisms are described for use in an automated, self-service machine that is used to issue a card or other object to an individual, and allow return of the card or other object by the individual for later automated re-issuance of the card or object to the same or different individual. The mechanisms allow the machine to issue a card or object to a user, allow return of the card or object back into the machine, and later reissue of the card or object to the same or different user. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203158 | Presence Check of Objects - The data carriers (T I, T | 2008-08-28 |
20080203159 | Method, Reader and System for Finding Objects - In an object finding method for finding an object ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203160 | RFID monitor - Inventory control and monitoring system uses an RFID reader to read tags on multiple lights passing through a portal. A light turns green after all the tags have been read. Information from those tags is added to an inventory database, which keeps track of which lights, and how many of each kind of light, is in stock. Locations of the lights can also be added to the inventory system. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203161 | MULTI-USE WIRELESS DISPLAY TAG INFRASTRUCTURE AND METHODS - A multiuse system for use with Wireless Display Tags (WDTs) includes, in one or more exemplary arrangements, techniques for automatically maintaining synchronicity between pricing data for a product and advertising, marketing or promotional data associated with that product, and for detecting the proximity and location of a customer within a category of goods displayed within a managed environment. A messaging format suitable for such low power operation among a large number of peers is also disclosed, as is a technique for integrating a plurality of smaller displays to yield a single large display. An access point capable of serving as a communications hub within such a network, while at the same time offering visual and audio surveillance capabilities, is also disclosed. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203162 | System for Sensing a Physical Property in a Plurality of Scanning Positions - A system for sensing a physical property allocated to scanning positions (P | 2008-08-28 |
20080203163 | Manual noncontact IC card reader - A technology that is applicable generally to manual noncontact card readers regardless of whether they are of insertion or swipe type, and realizes stable communication even with antennas of small size is provided. A pair of loop antennas | 2008-08-28 |
20080203164 | Photodiode with improved performance in ambient light - An arrangement for improving performance of a sensor operative for collecting light from a target to generate a data signal in a presence of ambient light, includes a sample and hold circuit for operating the sensor during a sampling time period in which the sensor only collects the ambient light to generate an ambient signal, and during a holding time period in which the sensor collects both the ambient light and the light from the target to generate a composite signal comprised of the ambient signal and the data signal; and a subtracting circuit operative for subtracting the ambient signal from the composite signal to produce the data signal as an output. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203165 | DRUG IDENTIFICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method for conveying information is disclosed herein. The method for conveying information includes providing a drug data bar code having drug data, transferring the drug data bar code to a patient, providing a bar code reader adapted to read the drug data bar code, and implementing the bar code reader to read the drug data bar code and thereby obtain the drug data such that the drug data can be accounted for in a subsequently performed medical procedure. A corresponding system is also provided. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203166 | Web-enabled mobile image capturing and processing (MICAP) cell-phone - A Web-enabled mobile image capturing and processing (MICAP) cell-phone for use on a Web-based shipping, tracking and delivery network. The cell-phone include a hand-supportable housing, and a digital image capture and processing engine for capturing and processing digital images of shipping documents at a point of shipment pickup. An imaging-based bar code reading engine is integrated with the housing for recognizing 1D and/or 2D bar-coded labels in captured digital images. A display panel displays digital images. An RF transceiver circuit, with an RF antenna, supports wireless data communication protocols. A microprocessor and memory aboard the cellphone provides a computing platform supporting an operating system (OS) and one or more application programs, including a Web browser program, and a client application program. At least the application program supports the automatically reading of bar-coded shipment tracking numbers graphically represented in the captured digital images, and automatically generates digital image files (i) having headers that are encoded with machine-recognized shipment tracking numbers, and (ii) which are named or titled using the machine-recognized shipment tracking numbers. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203167 | Reprogramming system and method for devices including programming symbol - A system and method is provided wherein a device can be reprogrammed utilizing one or more programming symbols. A device subject to reprogramming can be a portable device. In one embodiment a device subject to reprogramming can be a portable symbol reading device capable of reading programming symbols. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203168 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD - An image forming apparatus has a generating unit that generates an identifier image according to a print command received from an outside and an image forming unit that forms, on a recording medium, an image based on the print command and the identifier image generated. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203169 | Media processing device - A check processing device prevents or suppresses entry of ambient light to a transportation path rendered as a vertical slot between the base unit and opening and closing cover. The upstream-side transportation path part | 2008-08-28 |
20080203170 | FRAUD PREVENTION FOR TRANSIT FARE COLLECTION - Processing an access transaction involves receiving application data from a portable consumer device at an agency reader for use in connection with a transaction, the application data having a predetermined data field configuration for processing the transaction by an issuer of the portable consumer device, and accessing at least one data file of the portable consumer device at the agency reader, wherein the configuration of the data file is determined by the issuer and stores agency data associated with use of the portable consumer device for the transaction. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203171 | System And Method Enabling Fourth Line Embossing On Contactless Cards - Antenna designs are provided for contactless payment cards. The antennas have reduced size compared to the size of traditional rectangular antennas deployed in ISO-format contactless payment cards. The reduced size antennas are geometrical disposed in areas removed from card areas designated for embossing or trimming. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203172 | CLEAR CONTACTLESS CARD - The present invention relates to a process for producing an transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, RFID circuitry, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the RFID circuitry and signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is an infrared ink and/or film, which can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203173 | RFID TAG AND RFID TAG MANUFACTURING METHOD - A first pad has first and second sub-pads that are connected to each other by a connection section extending in a manner overlapping with a mounted circuit chip and that are connected to two terminals formed at two positions on a diagonal of a lower surface of the circuit chip, respectively. The second pad has third and fourth sub-pads that are connected to each other via a route bypassing the mounted circuit chip and that are connected to two terminals formed at two positions on the other diagonal of the lower surface of the circuit chip, respectively. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203174 | Portable terminal - According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a portable terminal which non-contact communicates with an external reader/writer at a specified relative position to the reader/writer, including: a second antenna configured to carry out non-contact communication with a loop shaped first antenna whose arrangement position and size are defined in the external reader/writer; and a magnetic sheet having no magnetic body in a part of a region where the magnetic sheet at least partly overlaps with the first antenna when the portable terminal is at the specified relative position to the external reader/writer. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203175 | Paper based meeting service management tool - The present invention provides a paper-based meeting service management tool for meeting support functions. The paper-based tool includes a digital pen that can be used to make strokes which can be transmitted from the digital pen to services that provide the meeting support functions. The paper-based tool also includes digital paper that has an underlying image pattern. The digital pen can locate itself on the digital paper by recognizing underlying dot patterns and transmitting the location information to a computer through a Bluetooth connection. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203176 | Printing Medium and Printing Device - The invention relates to a printing medium for producing a document in order to transmit at least one piece of information. Said printing medium comprises a printing area ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203177 | BAR CODE GENERATOR - The present invention is directed to a bar code generator which improves a print quality of a bar code and further enhances reading precision thereof, as to both vertical and horizontal bar codes. In this bar code generator, bar width information is set independently for each of the vertical and horizontal bar codes, as a precondition for printing the vertical and horizontal bar codes, selectively. When the bar code is printed (S | 2008-08-28 |
20080203178 | Method and Apparatus for Environmental Control - Automated methods, apparatuses and computer program products for controlling environmental parameters in a defined environment are disclosed herein. One method disclosed comprises the steps of: measuring values of temperature, relative humidity, and wind velocity in the environment, calculating a value of perceived temperature as a function of the measured values, and controlling the environmental parameters based on the calculated value. In certain embodiments, the defined environment comprises a chicken house and the temperature perceived by the chickens in the chicken house is calculated as a function of a characteristic of the chickens such as age or weight. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203179 | HOT WATER AND HEATING SYSTEM OPERATING ON THE BASIS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY CARRIERS - The invention relates to a hot water and heating system, which operates on the basis of renewable energy carriers. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203180 | Arrangement of Porcelaneus Stoneware Plates for Use as an Accumulator and a Radiant Element for Heating - The invention relates to an arrangement for the heating of porcelaneous stoneware plates for use as an accumulator and a radiant element for heating, comprising the use of porcelaneous stoneware plates having a rear cover of synthetic metal ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203181 | Rail Clip Insulator - A two-part rail clip insulator ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203182 | Fluid supply nozzle, substrate processing apparatus and substrate processing method - A fluid supply nozzle includes a fluid flow-in section into which a fluid flows in, a reservoir section for storing the fluid, a flow velocity control wall provided between the fluid flow-in section and the reservoir section and including an orifice for making the fluid flow in the reservoir section while reducing a flow velocity, and a discharging section including a slit for discharging the fluid with pressure of the fluid applied to the reservoir section. A substrate processing apparatus is formed so as to include the fluid supply nozzle. Moreover, a substrate processing method includes the step of discharging a fluid in a single-layered, continuous film to supply the fluid onto a substrate. Thus, the substrate is processed. To perform this method, the fluid supply nozzle of the present invention can be used. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203183 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRICAL ACTUATOR - A method to improve the performance of an electrically controlled actuator is described. The method is capable of improving engine starting during at least some operating conditions. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203184 | Pneumatic Seasoning System - A pneumatic seasoning system and method utilizing a rotating drum for seasoning, a funnel-fed pneumatic eductor, line splitters, and a plurality of specially-designed swirl-inducing nozzle spools for inducing a broad and even seasoning plume. In a preferred embodiment, a pneumatic seasoning system transports seasoning from a seasoning hopper to food items within a rotating drum using a combination of an eductor and four in-line vacuum generators, which vacuum generators operate on compressed air. Each vacuum generator comprises a distributing nozzle roughly shaped like a collared spool, wherein compressed air is supplied to the annular region defined between the spool and its collar, and said compressed air exits through swirl ports distributed about the circumference of the spool exit. Each swirl port preferably has a pitch angle of 15° and a yaw angle of 15°. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203185 | Volatile Liquid Disseminating Device - An apparatus for disseminating a volatile liquid, such as a fragrance, into an atmosphere from a reservoir, dissemination being achieved by means of a transfer member in contact with the liquid and a capillary member in liquid transfer contact with the transfer member. The capillary member comprises an evaporating surface bearing primary capillary channels, at least some of these primary capillary channels being intersected by at least one secondary capillary channel, the secondary capillary channel being substantially smaller in cross-sectional area than that of the primary channels, such that liquid will flow in both primary and secondary channels. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203186 | MISTING DEVICE - A misting device capable of selectively spraying a fluid mist to cool an area or an individual(s) and/or promote health and wellness of the individual(s). The misting device includes a body, a pump and one or more fluid reservoirs disposed in the body, a spray arm extending from the body, and one or more misting nozzles supported by the spray arm. The body is adapted to support the device on a surface and the spray arm and nozzles are movable to adjust the direction of the mist exiting the nozzles. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203187 | APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF SNOW AND ICE - A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a storage and dispensing apparatus. The storage and dispensing apparatus can be mounted directly to the chassis or disposed within or on a body, which in turn is mounted to the chassis. The storage and dispensing apparatus has an opening therein to permit material to be transported therethrough. A conveyor assembly for selectively conveying materials from the opening of the storage and dispensing apparatus is also included. The conveyor assembly can include a dual auger arrangement. The vehicle includes a spreader chute that is operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct the materials to a spreader. A liquid storage system for storing liquid is provided. A liquid dispensing system is provided for selectively dispensing liquid from the liquid storage system. The liquid dispensing system includes an anti-icing system for selectively dispensing liquid from the vehicle and a prewetting system for selectively dispensing liquid onto material being transported by the endless conveyor out of the vehicle. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203188 | Apparatus and Method for Cleaning and De-Icing - A windshield heated liquid spray assembly including a liquid heating assembly and a heated liquid spray assembly operative to spray the heated liquid onto a windshield, the liquid heating assembly including a liquid heating chamber, at least one heating element disposed in the liquid heating chamber and at least one heat dissipator in heat conduction contact with the at least one heating element, the at least one heat dissipator at least partially defining at least one liquid flow channel and being operative to transfer heat from the at least one heating element to the liquid flowing through the at least one liquid flow channel. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203189 | Apparatus for driving body with three-degree of freedom angular motion - An apparatus for driving a body with 3-degree of freedom angular motion, comprises: a body connected to a fixing part so as to be rotatable centering around a pitch axis, a yaw axis, and a roll axis; a pitch axis driving unit for rotating the body centering around the pitch axis; and a yaw axis driving unit for rotating the body centering around the yaw axis. Since one of the pitch axis driving unit and the yaw axis driving unit restricts the body from rotating centering around the roll axis fixed to the body, the conventional roll-rotation restricting link is not needed between the body and the fixing part. Accordingly, a size of the apparatus is reduced. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203190 | Fluid distributing device and method - A system for deflecting and distributing liquid from a liquid source is provided. The system comprises a deflector turbine element incorporated at one end of a cylindrical rotor which encloses at least a portion of the nozzle and is guided coaxially along the nozzle by at least one guide ring. The turbine element fixed to the rotor cylinder further comprises at least one diagonal groove configured to receive and deflect the liquid. The rotor or spindle element is configured to spin relatively freely around the nozzle (hollow shaft) and is allowed to reposition up or down along the nozzle shaft limited by the force of the water jet in one direction and a repelling magnetic force in the opposite direction. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203191 | Third stream automotive color injection - A method and system are provided for injecting a color component into a plural component coating dispensing system. Base, cure and color components are pumped from respective containers at metered volume. The color component, which is preferably a low-viscosity automotive paint is injected into the either the base or cure stream at a point immediately prior to mixing all components in a dispensing device for dispensing the resulting colored fluid mixture onto a surface to be coated. The mixture may be dispensed by pouring or spraying onto the surface. The method and system are particularly useful for mixing and dispensing colored polyurethane or polyurea coatings, such as for spray-on truck bed liners. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203192 | Third stream automotive color injection - A method and system are provided for injecting a color component into a plural component coating dispensing system. Base, cure and color components are pumped from respective containers at metered volume. The color component, which is preferably a low-viscosity automotive paint is injected into the either the base or cure stream at a point immediately prior to mixing all components in a dispensing device for dispensing the resulting colored fluid mixture onto a surface to be coated. The mixture may be dispensed by pouring or spraying onto the surface. The method and system are particularly useful for mixing and dispensing colored polyurethane or polyurea coatings, such as for spray-on truck bed liners. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203193 | NOZZLE-BASED ATOMIZATION SYSTEM - An improved atomization system for aerosolizing liquids including a vortexing nozzle and a flat or protruding face on the nozzle exit orifice. The system can also include a diverging mouthpiece insert. The present invention can produce a high fine particle fraction and modest throat deposition in conjunction with reduced aerosol plume velocity and impact force. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203194 | Fuel Injection Valve - A fuel injection valve is provided that includes a valve seat member ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203195 | Energy autonomous hand shower interface - A fluid delivery apparatus including an energy harvesting device to generate energy for communicating with a fluid control device. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203196 | Nozzle Arrangements - A nozzle arrangement includes a chamber ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203197 | Shower Head - Disclosed is a shower head comprising a housing-type first part (T | 2008-08-28 |
20080203198 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTROSTATICALLY INDUCED LIQUID SPRAY - A method for controlling an electrostatically induced liquid spray includes the steps of: (1) generating a liquid spray from a liquid sample with an electrostatic spray nozzle device using an applied electric field, wherein at least a nozzle portion of the spray device is formed of an insulating material; (2) sensing a current of the liquid spray with a spray current sensing means placed in relation to the spray device; (3) comparing the sensed current of the liquid spray with a pre-selected current value, with a difference between the two representing a control signal; and (4) varying the applied electric field using a computer-controlled positioning mechanism that moves the spray device relative to an inlet of the object that receives the liquid spray and acts as a counter-electrode. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203199 | Processing of a guar dispersion for particle size reduction - A method includes processing a guar dispersion including guar particles and a fluid via an intensifier pump system and a fluid processing device that breaks up at least some of the guar particles to reduce an average particle size of the guar particles. The method may further include combining an aqueous fluid with the guar dispersion to hydrate the guar, mixing a proppant with the hydrated guar to produce a fracture fluid, and hydraulic fracturing a well using the fracture fluid. The invention may allow for reduced hydration time of guar particles in the guar dispersion. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203200 | CONTINUOUS GRANULATING AND DRYING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEASUREMENT UNITS - A continuous granulating and drying apparatus comprises a granulator and a dryer. Measurement of product and process parameters is carried out by means of measurement units positioned at critical locations in the apparatus. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203201 | AGRICULTURAL SAMPLE GRINDER - In various embodiments, an agricultural sample grinding system is provided. The system includes a grinder unit for grinding and uniformly mixing an agricultural sample. The system additionally includes a collection chamber connected to a transfer spout extending from a side of the grinder unit. The collection chamber is for collecting the ground and uniformly mixed agricultural sample dispensed from the grinder unit via the transfer spout. The system deposits the ground and uniformly mixed agricultural sample into the collection chamber such that the uniform mixture of the sample is maintained. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203202 | Portable rock crusher and scarifier - A portable rock crusher and scarifier for in-situ and on-site crushing, milling, grinding and preparation of road beds having a crusher frame defining a crusher channel journaling a reversibly rotatable arbor carrying plural automatically centering tooling implements in symmetrically spaced V-shaped axial keyways and a power pack releasably attachable to a road maintenance vehicle. An anvil weldment channel defined by spaced apart strongbacks communicates with the crusher channel and carries an adjustably positionable anvil weldment carrying two vertically spaced adjacent anvils proximate the arbor. A canting mounting structure provides attachment to a variety of road maintenance vehicles to provide carriage, support and movement. Milling implements may be installed on the arbor for grinding surfaces at depths below the crusher frame, and the crusher frame and power pack may be attached to a base for stationary operation. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203203 | Bearing for a shaft of a gyratory crusher and method of adjusting the gap width of the crusher - A gyratory crusher includes a crushing head on which a first crushing shell is mounted, and a frame on which a second crushing shell is mounted. The second crushing shell defines, together with the first crushing shell, a crushing gap. The gyratory crusher includes a space adapted to hold a liquid. The space is defined by a piston and a cylinder, any one of the piston and the cylinder being formed at least partly of a substantially vertical shaft around which the crushing head is arranged. The space is adapted to form, together with the liquid, a cushion, thereby enabling the cushion to serve as a thrust bearing and transmit vertical forces from the crushing head to the frame. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203204 | CUP CARRIER - This invention relates to a cup carrier and method of distribution and application whereby a flexible plastic carrier is applied around sidewall of one or more cups resulting in an easily portable unit with a flexible plastic handle extending therefrom. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203205 | ADJUSTABLE CABLE SECURING SYSTEM - A system for securing cable within an enclosure is provided. This system includes an enclosure, wherein the enclosure further includes a bottom portion having a channel formed lengthwise therein; at least one spool mounted in the enclosure, wherein the at least one spool further includes a body having a channel formed therein and a base, and wherein a portion of the spool is inserted into the channel formed in the bottom portion of the enclosure; a length of cable, wherein a portion of the length of cable is inserted into the channel formed in the body of the at least one spool; and wherein rotating the base of the at least one spool winds the cable onto the body of the spool and secures the cable thereto. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203206 | FISHING SPINNING REEL - A fishing spinning reel of the invention includes a spool wound with a fish line, a rotor rotatable through a pinion gear brought in mesh with a drive gear rotated by a winding operation of a handle, a switch mechanism including a switch lever capable of operating to switch a restricting state of restricting rotation of the spool and a free state of making the spool free, and a return mechanism for returning the switch mechanism brought into the spool free state to the restricting state by the winding operation of the handle. The return mechanism includes a connecting gear brought in mesh with a gear driven by the drive gear, and a kick member rotatably supported centering on the connecting gear, and a center of a mesh portion of the gear and the connecting gear is arranged on a side of the drive gear relative to an axis center of the pinion gear. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203207 | LINE HOLDER - A line holder includes a spool about which line is wound and a spool housing. The spool is rotatably supported in the housing. The spool housing has an aperture through which the line is extendable. The spool housing includes a member that applies a variable force to the spool to resist rotation of the spool relative to the spool housing. A cutter may be connected to the spool housing for cutting the line. A method of providing fishing line is also disclosed. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203208 | Seatbelt retractor having an inertial sensor weight with a guide surface - A seatbelt retractor assembly ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203209 | Seatbelt retractor having an inertial sensor weight with a guide surface - A seatbelt retractor assembly ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203210 | WEBBING RETRACTOR - To simplify the structure of a webbing retractor, at a second locking mechanism 44 of the webbing retractor, when a gas generator is not operated, a cam engages with an outer peripheral groove of a lock ring, and a limit load by a torsion shaft is made to be a high load. On the other hand, when the gas generator is operated, the cam is moved apart from the outer peripheral groove of the lock ring, and the limit load by the torsion shaft is made to be a low load. Because only the cam is interposed between the lock ring and a piston which is driven by the gas generator, the number of parts of the second locking mechanism can be reduced, and the structure of the second locking mechanism can be made simple. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203211 | PORTABLE CURTAIN RETRACTION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A portable barrier retraction device and system for retracting and deploying barriers, such as theatrical curtains. The portable barrier retraction device for retracting and deploying barriers, such as theatrical curtains. The device includes a rotatable shaft in rotational communication with a first drum. The device further includes a detachable rotatable second drum rotational communication with the first drum. The second drum further including at least one spool configured to retract or deploy at least one line in response to rotation of the second drum. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203212 | Web-handling apparatus including guide roller assembly with resiliently deformable outer layer - A web-handling apparatus includes at least one guide roller assembly having an inner, cylindrical core, and an outer layer affixed thereto. Notably, the outer layer of the roller assembly comprises resiliently deformable material, with polyurethane foam having proven to be particularly suitable for this application. By this arrangement irregularities in an associated film web, such as in the form of side gussets and/or zipper fastener assemblies, are readily guided by the roller assembly while avoiding wrinkling or other stress of the associated film web. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203213 | Winding device and winding method for multi polar armature - A winding device ( | 2008-08-28 |
20080203214 | Made to a Removable Traversing Device - A leasing device including at least one first part connected to a frame element of a reeler and at least one second part including a mechanism for depositing and guiding at least one thread. The first part and the second part are connected to one another such that the second part occupies a first working position, in which the thread can be deposited in the form of a reel, and a second position, in which the second part is separated from the first part, corresponding to a maintenance phase of the second part. | 2008-08-28 |
20080203215 | TELESCOPIC TOILET PAPER HOLDER - The present invention relates to an improved telescopic toilet paper roll holder which substantially deadens the sound of a roll of toilet paper while being rotated; self-aligns and snuggly holds either a uniform or misshaped roll of toilet paper in place, preventing axial play and mutilation of the paper edges; produces a slight drag while being rotated, preventing paper runaway. This improved holder is comprised of a foamed polymer tube encompassing two hollow cylinders having slightly different diameters, nested together through their inside ends and supporting felt covered pintles on their outside ends, with a helical compression spring inside the larger cylinder urging both cylinders to extend axially; cylinders are provided with a protuberant to keep them from coming apart. | 2008-08-28 |