| 35th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
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| 20110209362 | Interchangeable sandal and related methods - Various embodiments of an evolutionary interchangeable sandal are disclosed. Certain example embodiments described herein relate to various sandal configurations that utilize at least two main elements, including a platform sole base and a strap assembly. These elements may be joined by special fasteners that provide quick-connect or disconnect while securely maintaining sandal integrity and wearability. The platform sole base may be customized in various thicknesses and sandal sizes. The strap assembly may be customized in various shapes, colors, styles, and/or manufacturing materials. In the case of the sole tread/height enhancement addition, the soles tread and height may be interchanged as needed. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209363 | Material Spreader for Use with an Excavator - The present disclosure includes a material spreader mounted to a boom of an excavator for spreading bulk material over an area of interest. The material spreader includes a motor-controlled feeder for metering out the bulk material at a controlled rate. The material spreader further includes a mounting bracket configured to mount to a universal mounting portion of the boom. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209364 | GARMENT CARE SYSTEM - A garment care system includes a steam generator having a steam outlet, and a handset having a steam inlet arranged for coupling to the steam outlet, an opening for releasing steam and a steam control unit for controlling a valve for controlling the release of steam. The steam control unit includes a selector unit having at least two selection options, and a steam release switch connected to the selector unit and arranged for starting or stopping the release of steam in dependence on the selected option. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209365 | GREETING CARDS WITH MUSIC AND MULTIMEDIA CONTENT AND LINKS - Digital media greeting cards with self-contained sound, image, light or other electronic modules operative to play digital media, and related digital media either packaged with the greeting car or accessible via an internet link which is identified or enabled by the greeting card. Audio digital media cards contain a digital sound producing module and hold a CD or other digital media device with corresponding digital media content to that of the sound module, or a link to an internet site where corresponding digital media content is located. The sound module contains a sampling of the music contained on the audio CD so that a consumer can sample the CD before deciding to purchase the greeting card or so that the greeting card recipient is provided with a sample of what is contained on the CD. In an alternate embodiment, the greeting card contains an alphanumeric code printed thereon that will allow the recipient to download one or more audio files from an internet based digital music provider. The sound module contains a sampling of the music available form an internet digital music provider or may contain instructions for downloading or a simple spoken greeting or instruction. The sound module may be activated by manipulation of the card or by mechanical means, a light sensor, a magnetic sensor or an air pressure sensor incorporated in the card. Alternate embodiments of greeting cards of the disclosure employ video image and sound modules, and bear printed indicia which is operatively interactive with an imaging device and a computer whereby the printed indicia of the greeting card initiates a link to digital media via the computer. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209366 | INTERACTIVE CARD - An interactive card comprises a base sheet being a thin plate, one side of the base sheet showing messages; and another side thereof having a shaft; a multi-layer rotary disk; each layer of the multi-layer rotary disk having an axial hole; the multi-layer rotary disk being rotatable with respect to the shaft; the multi-layer rotary disk including at least one window layer and at least one data layer; each window layer having a window; and the data layer being printed with indications at positions corresponding to the window; or the window and indications being arranged at the same layer; the indications on the layer can be viewed through the window. The window layers and the data layers are alternatively arranged around the shaft by the shaft to insert into the axial holes. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209367 | LIGHT EMITTING SIGN AND DISPLAY SURFACE THEREFOR - A light emitting sign comprising a plurality of blue LEDs operable to generate blue excitation light and a light emitting display surface comprising a light transmissive substrate and at least one phosphor overlaying at least a portion of one face of the substrate. The phosphor is configured to absorb at least a portion of the blue light generated by the LEDs and, in response, to emit light of a selected color other than blue. Regions of the display surface intended to generate blue light do not include the phosphor. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209368 | ANGLED EMITTER CHANNEL LETTER LIGHTING - The present embodiments provide channel letter lighting devices and/or systems. A lighting system, comprising a plurality of electrically connected lighting units, comprising conductors to provide an electrical signal to each of the units. Each of the lighting units comprise a housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted within the housing and having a plurality of tabs and a plurality light emitting elements on the tabs. The tabs are angled in relation of the remainder of the PCB or housing. The electrical signal applied to the light emitting elements causes them to emit light substantially away from said housing. The lighting system further comprises a sealant within the housing filling cavities around the light emitting elements and the cavity around said PCB and a mounting mechanism for mounting the unit to a structure. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209369 | Self-Supporting Sign And Method of Manufacturing Same - Self-supporting signs and methods of manufacturing same are provided herein. In one embodiment, a self-supporting sign comprises a generally planar base portion and a generally planar upper portion extending from the base portion. The upper portion is foldable relative to the base portion about a fold line for movement between a storage configuration in which the base and upper portions are generally coplanar and a use configuration in which the base portion is generally horizontal and the upper portion is raised relative to the base portion. Only folding about the fold line is necessary to move from the storage configuration to the use configuration, and the base and upper portions are sufficiently rigid such that the upper portion remains at the use configuration after being moved to the use configuration. The upper portion may be offset from the base portion between about 50° and 90° when at the use configuration. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209370 | MOBILE PRESENTATION DEVICE - The invention relates to a mobile presentation device ( | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209371 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS - A device that is removably attached to one or both broad sides of a shipping container. The device provides a surface that occupies a substantial portion of the broad side of the container. The device may be used to present signage or other indicia that is positioned on the side of the container by means of the device. This device may be used to present advertising and other indicia or information by way of containers that are in transit, or by way of containers that are retired from shipping and are utilized for storage and other uses. The device comprises efficient fixation of the device by means comprising use of the containers' corner castings and/or door hinges. The invention provides an attachment that withstands wind and weather incurred during all modes of transportation. The flush and unobtrusive design of the surface and mounting devices of the invention do not interfere with commonly used container moving equipment or stowage practices. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209372 | WEARABLE BANDS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE RFID MODULES ALLOWING USER SIZING AND PERSONALIZATION - A wearable band with an adjustable size or length and with an interchangeable identification (ID) element. The band includes a first band element with a recessed surface for receiving and retaining the identification element such as with its included ID module extending through a hole in the first band element body. To allow user sizing, the wearable band includes a second band element with a planar body extending from a first to a second end. The second band element body is greater in length than the first band element body and includes a hole for receiving the first band element body. The band includes a coupling mechanism that detachably connects an outer sidewall of the first band element body to the inner sidewall of the second band element body, e.g., to allow the two band elements to be selectively disconnected and reassembled without tools. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209373 | TWO-PIECE WRISTBAND WITH INTERCHANGEABLE LASSO BAND ELEMENT FOR USER SELECTABLE SIZING - A wearable band with an adjustable size or length. The band includes a first band element with a raised center or identification member. The band includes a second band element with a body having a loop or lasso at one end defined by an inner surface of a sidewall. The outer sidewall of the raised center member is detachably coupled to the inner surface of the loop-defining sidewall when the center member is received within and captured by the loop such as by a snap detent arrangement. To allow sizing, the second band element includes both an inner band sizing element including the loop-defining sidewall at one of its ends and an outer band sizing element that is detachably coupled to the inner band sizing element. The length of the second band element is defined by the combined length of the inner and outer band sizing elements. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209374 | IDENTIFICATION BRACELET WITH INTERCHANGEABLE SEGMENTS PROVIDING USER SELECTABLE SIZING - A wearable band with an adjustable size or length. The band includes a base band element with an elongated, thin body extending a first length from a first sidewall to a second sidewall. The body may include a user identification member that stores user ID information for a wearer of the band. The band includes a band sizing assembly with one, two, three, or more band sizing segments that are detachable linked together such as via a tongue and groove interlocking mechanism. The band sizing assembly extends a second length from first sidewall to a second sidewall, and these sidewalls are configured for coupling or linking with the sidewalls of the base band element body so as to form a closed loop or bracelet with a third length. A user may size the band by selecting the number and size of the sizing segments used in the band sizing assembly. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209375 | TWO-PIECE WRISTBAND WITH SLIDABLE EXTENSION FOR USER-SELECTABLE SIZING - A wearable band with an adjustable size or length. The band includes a first band element with a body extending from a first to a second end, and the body may include a recessed surface or other receiving portion. The wearable band further includes a second band element or slidable extension with a body extending from a first to a second end. To provide user-selectable sizing, the second band element may be selectively positioned by sliding within the receiving portion of the first band element body so as to extend inward a desired engagement depth from the second end of the first band element body. A portion of the second band element body extends outward from the opening of first band element body such that this extending portion and a length of the first band element body combine to define an overall length of the wearable band assembly. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209376 | IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE - In an image display device, the number of parts is reduced through simplification of fixing members for use in fitting a display panel to a front frame. Design of the device is improved by thinning the front upper side of the front frame and by getting fixing members out of sight on the back upper side thereof. The front frame has hooks, which are produced integrally with the front frame, on its upper back so as to position the display panel. The upper side of the front frame is not screwed. Instead, the hooks so act as to prevent the display panel from falling off the front frame. A back cover has ribs, which are produced integrally with the back cover, in its portion facing the hook. The ribs so act as to prevent the hook from moving beyond predetermined distance, thereby ensuring the positioning of the display panel. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209377 | RIFLE - A rifle with an upper receiver and a barrel attached to the upper receiver and including a bolt carrier, and operating, buffer, and cooling systems. The operating system includes a cylinder and a piston coupled to receive propelling gases from the barrel. As the piston moves between retracted and extended positions the bolt carrier is moved between closed and open positions. The bolt carrier includes a weight movable within a guide frame between rearward and forward limits. The buffer system includes a compression spring in a tube attached to the upper receiver in abutting engagement with the bolt carrier. A partially fluid filled cylinder is attached to a coil of the spring and includes a piston and shaft. The piston is formed so that fluid in the cylinder restricts movement in one direction and allows free movement in a second direction. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209378 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE FOR UNIFORM MUZZLE LOADING - The present invention relates to an apparatus for loading a barrel of a muzzle loading firearm to provide powder and a projectile at a breach end of the barrel. The apparatus comprises: (i) a handle having a central longitudinal axis and adapted to be gripped by one hand, the handle having an opening between opposed ends along the axis; (ii) a moveable casing having a head and mounted in the opening adjacent one end of the handle and adapted to receive a ramrod of the muzzle loading rifle into the casing; (iii) a retaining means for retaining the casing within the opening, the retaining means mounted on the handle with at least a portion of the retaining means mounted inside the opening; and (iv) a coil spring mounted in the opening inside the handle between the portion of the retaining means mounted in the opening and the head of the casing. When the ramrod is used to force the projectile onto powder in the barrel at the breach end, the casing is moved towards the portion of the starter against the coil spring to pressure the projectile against the powder. The retaining means can comprise a starter for the projectile extending from one end of the handle. The starter is adapted to start a projectile in the barrel of the muzzle loading firearm. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209379 | QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR FOR FIREARM CLEANING KIT AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - Embodiments of the application can include a cleaning kit for a firearm and methods for using the same. Embodiments of a cleaning kit can include an elongated (e.g., flexible) shaft and different cleaning tips releasably attachable to and detachable from the shaft. First and second universal couplings can be respectively attached to ends of the shaft and cleaning tips to releasably attach the cleaning tips to the shaft. An adapter can have the first or second universal coupling on a first end and a retrofit coupler (e.g., internal or external threaded bore) on the second opposite end. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209380 | Cleaning kit for firearms - A device for cleaning tubular passageways of a firearm that carries ignition products of a firearm propellant includes a relatively rigid hollow, tubular guide and a compliant cleaning rod within the bore of the hollow guide. The cleaning rod travels within the hollow guide before entering the tubular passageway to be cleaned. The cleaning rod is sufficiently flexible so as to be unable to support its own weight without substantial bending when supported at one end in a cantilever fashion. A cleaning kit is also provided including the cleaning device and a plurality of related cleaning items, such as brush-like cleaning elements. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209381 | GUN WITH MOUNTED SIGHTING DEVICE - A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of the gun. In one embodiment, the sighting device includes a bottom rail mountable in a slot on the gun, wherein the slot is preferably positioned on the top surface of the gun. The sighting device may also include a mechanical sight that functions as the rear mechanical sight on the gun and/or a secondary light source. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209382 | SYSTEM TO CATCH FISH AND THE RESPECTIVE METHOD OF USE - The disclosed subject matter concerns a system and related method that forms a wall of bubbles, which is used to catch fish. The system consists of or can include, at least, two boats, two or more chambers, a suction pump, a compressor and a device that forms a wall of bubbles, constituted by one or more bubble making chambers, one or more conducting chambers, conducting tubes, floating tubes and ballast, which, by forming a “net” of bubbles, enables fish to be trapped and subsequently caught. Thus, the disclosed subject matter is useful for catching fish in a more economical and ecological manner, eliminating conventional nets and reducing the level of non-target species being caught. Another advantage is an improvement in the quality of the catch. This system can be used in the fishing industry and in aquaculture. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209383 | FISHING EQUIPMENT FOR FISHING RODS - A control system for a fishing line of a fishing rod and a reel with a spool having a fishing line. At least two cooperating dispensing members are arranged about the reel, so that the line emanates from the spool and is positioned between the dispensing members and a cooperating action of the dispensing members dispenses the line. A drag mechanism for providing resistance to dispensing motion of the line is also described. A docking station is provided for the reel. The reel may be specifically adapted to the interchangeable between the fishing rod and the docking station. Also described is a control system which measures the amount of line dispensed or wound in or both and a mechanism for attaching a reel to a rod. A kit for a fishing rod comprising a reel and a docking station is provided. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209384 | INSECT TRAP - An insect trap top | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209385 | SURFACTANT PACKAGE AND WATER IN HYDROCARBON EMULSION USING SAME - A surfactant package for a water-in-hydrocarbon emulsion includes a fatty acid component; a fatty acid salt component; an alcohol component and a salt of carboxylic acid. Emulsions formed using this surfactant package are stable and have ratios of water to surfactant of at least about 3. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209386 | METHOD FOR MAKING RENEWABLE FUELS - Multiple catalytic processing stations enable a method for producing volatile gas streams from biomass decomposition at discrete increasing temperatures. These catalytic processing stations can be programmed to maximize conversion of biomass to useful renewable fuel components based on input feedstock and desired outputs. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209387 | Bio-Oil Production Method - The invention relates to methods for the conversion of lignocellulosic matter into fuel products. More specifically, the invention relates to methods for the generation of a bio-oil product from specific component(s) of lignocellulosic matter. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209388 | CALCIUM AND LANTHANUM SOLID BASE CATALYSTS FOR TRANSESTERIFICATION - In one aspect, a heterogeneous catalyst comprises calcium hydroxide and lanthanum hydroxide, wherein the catalyst has a specific surface area of more than about 10 m | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209389 | Novel nano-catalyst for fast track bio-diesel production from non-edible oils - This invention describes the use of doped nanomaterials for the conversion of non-edible oils into biodiesels with no undesirable products, higher yield and conversion at room temperature and standard atmospheric pressure. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209390 | Antioxidant Additive for Biodiesel Fuels - A synergistic combination antioxidant mixture that provides excellent characteristics for biodiesel fuel compositions, when incorporated therein. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209391 | PROCESS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF AN AQUEOUS STREAM COMING FROM THE FISCHER-TROPSCH REACTION - Process for the purification of an aqueous stream coming from the Fischer-Tropsch reaction which comprises: feeding said aqueous stream containing the organic by products of the reaction to one or more pervaporation units, said one or more pervaporation units comprising at least one polymeric pervaporation membrane, obtaining two outgoing streams: —an aqueous stream (i) enriched in alcohols having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; —an aqueous stream (ii) enriched in water. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209392 | COATED PARTICULATE AND SHAPED FUELS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Methods and system are disclosed for making coated burnable fuels from source materials and to the coated burnable fuels derived therefrom. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209393 | ENGINEERED FUEL FEED STOCK - Disclosed are novel engineered fuel feed stocks, feed stocks produced by the described processes, and methods of making the fuel feed stocks. Components derived from processed MSW waste streams can be used to make such feed stocks which are substantially free of glass, metals, grit and noncombustibles. These feed stocks are useful for a variety of purposes including as gasification and combustion fuels. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209394 | ENGINEERED FUEL FEED STOCK - Disclosed are novel engineered fuel feed stocks, feed stocks produced by the described processes, and methods of making the fuel feed stocks. Components derived from processed MSW waste streams can be used to make such feed stocks which are substantially free of glass, metals, grit and noncombustibles. These feed stocks are useful for a variety of purposes including as gasification and combustion fuels. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209395 | ENGINEERED FUEL FEED STOCK - Disclosed are novel engineered fuel feed stocks, feed stocks produced by the described processes, and methods of making the fuel feed stocks. Components derived from processed MSW waste streams can be used to make such feed stocks which are substantially free of glass, metals, grit and noncombustibles. These feed stocks are useful for a variety of purposes including as gasification and combustion fuels. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209396 | ENGINEERED FUEL FEED STOCK - Disclosed are novel engineered fuel feed stocks, feed stocks produced by the described processes, and methods of making the fuel feed stocks. Components derived from processed MSW waste streams can be used to make such feed stocks which are substantially free of glass, metals, grit and noncombustibles. These feed stocks are useful for a variety of purposes including as gasification and combustion fuels. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209397 | ENGINEERED FUEL FEED STOCK - Disclosed are novel engineered fuel feed stocks, feed stocks produced by the described processes, and methods of making the fuel feed stocks. Components derived from processed MSW waste streams can be used to make such feed stocks which are substantially free of glass, metals, grit and noncombustibles. These feed stocks are useful for a variety of purposes including as gasification and combustion fuels. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209398 | ENGINEERED FUEL FEED STOCK - Disclosed are novel engineered fuel feed stocks, feed stocks produced by the described processes, and methods of making the fuel feed stocks. Components derived from processed MSW waste streams can be used to make such feed stocks which are substantially free of glass, metals, grit and noncombustibles. These feed stocks are useful for a variety of purposes including as gasification and combustion fuels. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209399 | ENGINEERED FUEL FEED STOCK - Disclosed are novel engineered fuel feed stocks, feed stocks produced by the described processes, and methods of making the fuel feed stocks. Components derived from processed MSW waste streams can be used to make such feed stocks which are substantially free of glass, metals, grit and noncombustibles. These feed stocks are useful for a variety of purposes including as gasification and combustion fuels. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209400 | LED LIGHTING DEVICE FOR GROWING PLANTS - Disclosed is a lighting assembly for growing plants. The lighting assembly has a first light source emitting light in a first wavelength range of 600 to 750 nm; a second light source emitting light in a second wavelength range of 375 to 500 nm; and a controller for controlling the output of the first light source independent from the output of the second light source. Disclosed are also an enclosure for growing plants, and a method for growing plants. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209401 | COLD FRAME - A cold frame is formed with lateral wall elements containing transparent hollow chamber panels, and supports which are provided with lateral flanges. The lateral wall elements include lateral edge areas provided with through-passages and formed by the hollow chamber panels thereof, and rest against the flanges of the supports. The lateral wall elements are connected to the supports by clamping devices. The clamping devices include clamping elements which rest against the inner sides of the hollow cavity panels forming the edge areas of the lateral wall elements and are clamped between the hollow cavity panels and the tops of positioning bars belonging to the clamping devices. The bars protrude from the through-passages of the hollow chamber panels and they are rigidly connected to the flanges of the supports. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209402 | Three-dimensional Planting Construction - A three-dimensional planting construction comprises a three-dimensional framework ( | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209403 | COVER FOR PLANT GROWING MEDIUM - The present invention relates to a device for covering a plant growing medium. The device includes a sheet that defines an aperture. One or more protrusions extend from the sheet to engage a top surface of the plant growing medium. A wall is integrally attached to each edge of the sheet. Each wall has a series of ridges. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209404 | PLANT TREATMENT METHOD AND MEANS THEREFOR - A method of altering the level of at least one phytochemical in a harvested plant cell comprising chlorophyll or in harvested plant tissue comprising chlorophyll, the plant cell or tissue being capable of photosynthesis and/or being capable of blue light adsorption by shining blue light onto the surface of the plant cell or tissue, wherein the light intensity of the blue light striking the cell surface or the tissue surface is sufficient to initiate a biochemical process within the cell or tissue thereby altering the level of at least one phytochemical therein. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209405 | METHOD OF PROVIDING A DECORATIVE COVER FOR A FLOWER POT FORMED OF A HEAT SHRINKABLE MATERIAL - The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to methods for providing decorative covers, decorative collars and decorative cover-collar combinations for covering a flower pot. The decorative covers and/or collars are formed from a variety of configurations of heat shrinkable sheet of material placed over all or a portion of a peripheral surface of the flower pot and then heated to shrink the sheet of material into a pressing engagement against the outer peripheral surface of the flower pot. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209406 | GASIFICATION SYSTEM EMPLOYING EJECTORS - In one embodiment, a black water processing system includes a vacuum pressure flash tank configured to separate gases from black water. The system also includes an ejector with a suction chamber and a nozzle. The suction chamber is coupled to the vacuum pressure flash tank, and the nozzle is configured to discharge a motive fluid across the suction chamber to create a vacuum within the vacuum pressure flash tank. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209407 | HEAT RECOVERY IN BLACK WATER FLASH SYSTEMS - In one embodiment, a gasification system includes a black water processing system with flash tanks. The flash tanks may separate gases from black water to produce a first discharge of the black water and another discharge of separated gases. The gasification system also includes a heat exchanger that transfers heat from the discharge of separated gases to a process stream of the gasification system. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209408 | APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUS LOUVER OPERATION ON ARCHED SHUTTERS - An arched shutter configured for automated, simultaneous control of a plurality of louvers, the arched shutter comprises the plurality of louvers, a frame, a portion of which forms an arch, a base, wherein the plurality of louvers are installed between the base and the portion of the frame that forms an arch via a plurality of rod arms, a motor configured to drive one of the plurality of rod arms and therefore one of the plurality of louvers, and a plurality of linking apparatus connecting the plurality of louvers such that all of the plurality of louvers operate when the one louver is driven by the motor. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209409 | Vehicle door - A vehicle door comprising a first outer layer ( | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209410 | Barrier Isolator Port Assembly - A barrier isolator port assembly for connecting to a conventional docking port of an isolated enclosure is provided. The port assembly includes an annular body, a door assembly and a lock. The annular body is configured to engage a docking port of the isolated enclosure. The port assembly also includes a door assembly mountable within the annular body and a lock operatively connected to the annular body. The lock includes a lever and a pin. The lever is pivotably connected to the annular body about a pivoting member and configured to pivot about the pivoting member to removably insert the pin into the recess of the door assembly. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209411 | TRUCK AND TRAILER DOOR SAFETY DEVICE - An overhead door safety system includes a loading dock having a loading dock wall defining an opening. A truck and trailer door safety device is mounted to the loading dock wall. The truck and trailer door safety device includes a mounting bracket adapted for mounting to the loading dock wall and a swing arm. The swing arm includes an arm extension portion and a pivot portion. The pivot portion is pivotally mounted to the mounting bracket so that the swing arm pivots about a pivot axis between a retaining position and a storage position. In the retaining position, the arm extension portion is disposed beneath an overhead door of a truck positioned adjacent to the opening of the loading dock wall to prevent the overhead door from closing. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209412 | METHOD OF MAKING POLISHING PAD ASSEMBLY WITH GLASS OR CRYSTALLINE WINDOW - Methods and apparatus for providing a chemical mechanical polishing pad. The pad includes a polishing layer having a top surface and a bottom surface. The pad includes an aperture having a first opening in the top surface and a second opening in the bottom surface. The top surface is a polishing surface. The pad includes a window that includes a first portion made of soft plastic and a crystalline or glass like second portion. The window is transparent to white light. The window is situated in the aperture so that the first portion plugs the aperture and the second portion is on a bottom side of the first portion, wherein the first portion acts a slurry-tight barrier. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209413 | Non-Spherical Silica Sol, Process for Producing the Same, and Composition for Polishing - Provided is a non-spherical silica sol containing non-spherical silica fine particles dispersed in a dispersion medium, the non-spherical silica fine particles having an average particle diameter in a range of 3 to 150 nm as measured by dynamic light scattering, a minor-diameter/major-diameter ratio in a range of 0.01 to 0.8, and a specific surface area in a range of 10 to 800 m | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209414 | SINTERED COMPACT - A sintered cubic boron nitride (cBN) compact for use in a tool is obtained by sintering a mixture of (i) cubic boron nitride, (ii) aluminum oxide, (iii) one or more refractory metal compounds, and (iv) aluminum and/or one or more non-oxide aluminum compounds. The sintered bodies may have sufficient strength and toughness to be used as a tool material in solid, i.e. not carbide supported, form, and may be useful in heavy machining of cast irons. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209415 | Security Screening Facility - A security screening facility for a location in which passengers travel from a check-in location within an in-secure area of a terminal to a secure part of the terminal for eventually boarding a transport vehicle. The facility includes a prefabricated building located alongside the terminal which houses body scanning apparatus. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209416 | PNEUMATIC NODE FOR COMPRESSION ELEMENTS - A joint element for a pneumatic structural element. The joint element includes a sleeve, a compression member, two tension members and two spherical caps. In each case one joint element is fitted for the spherical caps. The joint elements serve for introducing tensile and compressive forces, in a manner free of bending moments, into the pneumatic structural element. The joint element has holes for fastening the compression member with a screw, on the one hand, and holes for accommodating the tension members, on the other hand. The symmetrical arrangement of the holes ensures that the vectors of bearing forces and of the tensile and compressive forces in the joint element added together give zero and, furthermore, the bending moments occur symmetrically in relation to the compression members. Configuring the joint element as a plate ensures that torques are neither introduced from the outside nor diverted to the outside. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209417 | Health booth - A health booth includes a telescopic and pivotal board including two telescopic units having one ends pivotably attached to a board; a seat assembly including two parallel columns mounted on the other side wall, a horizontal bar slidably put on the columns, a telescopic support post mounted between the horizontal bar and a bottom, and a collapsible seat secured to the horizontal bar, and a pivot assembly including a channel mounted onto one side wall, two torsion springs in the channel, two outer cylindrical members each together with one inner cylindrical member to dispose the other ends of the telescopic units therein, and two groups of a plurality of fasteners wherein each group of the fasteners are driven through the outer cylindrical member into the inner cylindrical member to fasten the other ends of the telescopic units. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209418 | Modular enclosure for utility trailers and pickup trucks - A light weight modular enclosure that may be easily assembled by a user and mounted on a utility trailer or pickup truck includes a plurality of modular foam-encapsulated side panel assemblies and two foam-encapsulated corner panel assemblies arranged in adjacent positions in U-shaped anchor channels secured along three edges of a rectangular floorboard to form a front wall and two side walls of the modular enclosure. The side panel and corner panel assemblies each include a plurality of molded key pins and key sockets that are positioned for mating engagement to secure the panel assemblies in strict alignment when adjacently positioned in the anchor channels. A door frame assembly fits into the open rear end of the modular enclosure. A pop-up canopy assembly is installed over the top of the modular enclosure to provide additional head room during use. Two lengths of a gird belt are attached to the door frame assembly, and the two free ends are routed forward within horizontal gird belt channels molded in the exterior surface of each of the side and corner panel assemblies. The free ends of the gird belt are cinchably joined at the front end of the modular enclosure to secure the side and corner panel assemblies in their assembled positions. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209419 | BIRD REPELLANT DEVICE - An improved bird repellent device which is simple and inexpensive to produce and install, yet which is 100% effective in preventing birds from landing or nesting on the protected structure by presenting a surface which projects outwardly from the protected structure at an angle in excess of 25° is impossible for birds to land or nest on and which can be installed quickly and easily on substantially any structure to be protected and is 100% effective in preventing landing or nesting of birds. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209420 | Photovoltaic Elements, Systems, Methods And Kits - The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic products for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. One aspect of the invention is a photovoltaic element comprising: a top face and a plurality of lateral sides; one or more photovoltaic cells defining a photovoltaic region on the top face, the photovoltaic region extending substantially to one or more of the lateral sides; and one or more selvage edges disposed along one or more of the lateral sides to which the photovoltaic region does not extend. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209421 | PAN TILE ROOFING SYSTEM - A pan tile for use in a roofing system and assembly, wherein a plurality of such pan tiles are disposed in confronting, supported relation on an underlying roof support and in underlying, at least partially supporting relation to plurality of overlapping, exteriorly exposed roof tiles, wherein the pan tiles may be structured individually or integrally in longitudinal arrays. The pan tile includes a planar base and two oppositely disposed planar side segments extending outwardly from opposite peripheries of said base at a common, preferred obtuse angle. Leading and trailing ends of pan tiles have a greater and lesser transverse dimension respectively, wherein the side segments or oriented in a converging configuration extending from the leading end to the trailing end of the pan tile. Solar energy systems may also be incorporated in the individual pan tiles and/or the longitudinal arrays thereof. The roofing assembly may further include a heat dissipating assembly and/or a stabilizing assembly. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209422 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES TO SHINGLED SURFACES - A photovoltaic module for mounting to a roof overlying rafters, wherein the rafters have a given spacing, and wherein the photovoltaic module is to be mounted to the roof with a desired spacing between horizontally-adjacent photovoltaic modules, the photovoltaic module having a width which is a multiple of the given spacing between rafters, after taking into account the desired spacing between horizontally-adjacent photovoltaic modules. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209423 | Roof with Ridge Vent Brace - A brace for securing roof decking adjacent a roof ridge vent takes the than of an elongated channel, preferably a metal J-shaped channel, with the brace being wrapped around the upper edge portion of the roof decking at the roof ridge. The brace stiffens and carries the weight of the roof decking between the roof trusses or rafters, allowing an unobstructed flow of ventilation air under the decking and preventing bowing of the roof decking. The brace is at least partially covered by a line of shingles and then mounting flange portions of a ridge vent extend over each of the brace, decking edge and shingles. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209424 | SELF ADHERING WINDOW FLASHING TAPE WITH MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DRAINAGE PLANE - The disclosure provides a self adhesive, flexible tape for flashing exterior wall openings. The tape is a composite comprising a barrier layer having an exterior surface and an interior surface and an adhesive layer overlying the interior surface. The barrier layer exterior surface is patterned to provide a gravity drainage path in both the tape machine direction (MD) and tape cross machine direction (CD). | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209425 | EFFICIENT LAYOUT AND DESIGN OF PRODUCTION FACILITY - An improved layout for a manufacturing facility is disclosed. The layout includes a production area which includes a hub which is at least partially surrounded by a manufacturing area. The manufacturing area comprises production stages used in the manufacturing process. The hub, having direct line-of-sight to the production stages, can easily monitor the manufacturing process. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209426 | DEVICES AND METHODD TO PROVIDE AIR CIRCULATION SPACE PROXIMATE TO INSULATION MATERIAL - Insulation spacer devices, methods and related construction techniques are provided. An exemplary device may include a body having a plurality of openings defining an openwork, to allow the passage of air therethrough when placed in contact with insulation material. The device may further include a plurality of spacer struts and/or spacing depressions fixedly attached to the body. The struts may be configured to maintain a predetermined distance between a first side of the insulation material and a building surface. The body and struts act together to define and maintain a space between the first side of the insulation material and the building surface, for example, for ventilation. The building surface can be the bottom face of a roof, an insulated attic floor, wall sheathing or a soundproofed demising wall, for example. The spacer device can be capable of being transported and stored together with, or as a separate item from, the insulation material, and can also be stored in nested layers. The device can also be stored in rolled form. The openwork of the device can additionally or alternatively include a sheet of Entangled net filaments or other similar material. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209427 | Floor Tile - A floor tile comprising: a first section having a finished surface and an opposing unfinished sectional surface; a second section having a finished surface and an opposing unfinished sectional surface; the first sectional surface being attached to the second sectional surface and offset from the second sectional surface, the offset defining a connecting edge along the first and second sectional surfaces, wherein the first finished surface and the second finished surface are opposing and outward facing, and wherein the floor tile is connectable to an adjacent floor tile via the connecting edge. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209428 | SHINGLE HAVING DIFFERENT COLOR TABS WITHOUT PREDOMINATE COLOR FOR OPTICALLY SIMULATING A SLATE ROOF - A laminated shingle simulates a slate roof when placed with other similar shingles on a roof deck. The laminated shingle includes an overlay member and an underlay member fixedly attached to each other such that the lower edges of the overlay and underlay members are generally co-linear with each other. The overlay member includes an upper or headlap portion and a lower or exposed butt portion with one or more generally rectangular-shaped tabs separated by relatively narrow cutouts. In one embodiment, the width of each tab is randomly selected. Preferably, the entire front surface of the underlay member is coated with a layer of relatively dark granules to enhance the slate simulating aspect of the shingle. In. another embodiment, the overlay member also includes a layer of relatively dark granules randomly applied to the upper and lower edges of the tabs. In yet another embodiment, the cutouts of the overlay member and the lower edge of the underlay member includes notches to expose a portion of the underlying overlay member. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209429 | CUSTOMIZED MODULAR PANEL - There is described a method for fabricating a modular panel, the method comprising a continuous production cycle comprising: providing a space between two parallel exterior faces continuously supplied, the space also enclosed between two opposite outer edges; positioning a fastener within the space, along at least one of the two opposite outer edges, the positioning performed at a given rate to form a customized and predetermined pattern, and while the space is being provided; at least partially filling the space with an insulation layer, the insulation layer being also used for holding said fastener in place; and cutting at least the insulation layer to form the modular panel, the cutting according to the customized and predetermined pattern. There is also provided a modular panel having two parallel exterior faces for enclosing a space and a fastener, said fastener being positioned within said space during the above-mentioned continuous production cycle | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209430 | LOCKING SYSTEM FOR MECHANICAL JOINING OF FLOORBOARDS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A locking system for mechanical joining of floorboards ( | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209431 | EASY-TO-BE-ASSEMBLED DOUBLE-FACE BEZEL STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF - An easy-to-be-assembled double face bezel structure includes at least one first frame elements having a top joint portion and a lateral joint portion with built-on rivet units; at least one second frame element having a top joint portion and a lateral joint portion with rivet holes penetrating therethrough. The method for assembling the easy-to-be-assembled double-face bezel structure involves placing the built-on rivet units into the corresponding rivet holes whereby the top joint portions and the lateral joint portions of the first frame element and the second frame element are aligned, and punching each rivet unit so that it tightly joins with the corresponding rivet hole. No further welding or adhesion is necessary for joining the first frame element and the second frame element. The double-face bezel structure not only provides double-face protection, but also provides a stronger structural connection of the first frame element and the second frame element. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209432 | METAL "SLIP CLIP" TO HOLD METAL STUDES IN TOP TRACK OF COMMERCIAL INTERIOR FRAMING - A “slip-clip” assembly that may be used to attach studs to top tracks in metal frames to offset the effects of the upward or downward displacement and that provide an expedient in the whole building process wherein the studs are held in place by clip assemblies. The clip is rigidly attached to a side leg of the top track. The clip has formed therein a recess adapted to loosely engage a portion of a rim on an adjacent flange so that the stud is loosely held in place with a slippage tolerance to absorb vertical pressures on said frame stud. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209433 | CLOSURE STRIP - A sealing component is disclosed that is installed across an uneven surface without having dedicated segments for engaging raised and recessed portions of the uneven surface. The sealing component may include an elongated strip of compressible nonwoven material. The elongated strip may include an adhesive on one or two sides. In a pre-installation configuration, the strip may be wound into a coil. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209434 | Method of Securing a Cable to a Roof - On a roof having a raised seam, a method of securing a cable comprises extending a first run of cable in a direction generally parallel to the raised seam. In accordance with the method a cover is accessed having a channel dimensioned to receive the cable therein. The cover is installed on the roof at the raised seam. The cable is secured in the channel of the cover. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209435 | RAPID CURING WATER RESISTANT COMPOSITION FOR GROUTS, FILLERS AND THICK COATINGS - A premixed composition is formed from modified polyacrylate polymer, silicone emulsion, one or more amine compounds, and silane, that cures rapidly to form a composition that can be used as a grout or coating. The premixed composition includes a latex resin including an acrylic-based polymer, a silicone emulsion, one or more amine compounds, and a silane, and optionally various fillers, pigments, and adjuvants. These components in the proper proportions form a stable viscous suspension that can be floated into tile joints, and cleaned from an adjacent tile surface. The composition rapidly cures to form a hard mass that is resistant to abrasion, in both dry and wet conditions, is color consistent, and is resistant to staining. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209436 | Structure for prefabricated - A base structure for the production of prefabricated units includes, in one embodiment, a frame having at least two posts opposed to each other. One or a plurality of panels are framed within the posts to realize the base structure. The structure further includes, at predetermined heights h in the posts, couples of holes coaxial to each other to allow the insertion of tie bars configured to apply a reciprocal approaching action to the posts such to block the panels enclosed between them. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209437 | REINFORCED COMPOSITE PANEL FOR BUILDING FLOORS, WALLS, BEAMS AND PILLARS - A composite panel for the construction of floors, walls, beams and pillars, comprising a prismatic or parallelepiped-shaped laminated structure body consisting of a plurality of corrugated sheets that are arranged in parallel planes. The corrugations of each sheet are extended in directions parallel to each other and crossed relative to those of the adjacent corrugated sheets. The valleys of the corrugations of a sheet are linked to the peaks of the corrugations of the adjacent sheet. The panel comprises perforated reinforcing tubular members that are fixed on outer surfaces of the laminated structure body. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209438 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL PANELS AND USING SUPERIMPOSED TRUSS MEMBERS WITH SAME - A method of producing an engineered composite structural panel by selecting a structural panel having at least two structural shells, an insulating material extending therebetween, and a plurality of truss members extending therebetween. A determination is made if the two or more structural shells act as a unitary composite structural panel. If the structural panel is not a unitary composite structural panel, then parameters of the panel are adjusted and it is further determined whether the panel is a unitary composite structural panel. Combined truss systems for strengthening the structural panels may be formed by combining ladder truss members with warren truss members, by superimposing the ladder truss members and warren truss members, and by superimposing ladder truss members with a warren truss member and another warren truss member that is inverted. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209439 | BALE CUTTER - A bale cutter assembly and associated method for automatically cutting a bale of fibrous material to allow for the taking of a sample at a single point from one or two sides of the bale after the bale has been conveyed from the bale press with the bale retention straps in place. An elevator mechanism lifts the bale from a lower level to an upper level, while the plurality of cutter assemblies cut a section of the bale for obtaining the sample when the bale is being lifted between the lower level and the upper level. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209440 | BAG PACKAGING CAROUSEL HAVING INTERMITTENT VERTICAL SPINDLES - Bag packaging machine comprising an intermittent carousel having vertical spindles (M) fastened to the horizontal carousel (G) and facing upwards allowing the realization of bags (S) with the opening facing downwards and the bottom facing upwards and collecting means adapted to collect the bags (S) from the spindles (M) and to reverse them so as to place them with the opening facing upwards and the bottom facing downwards so as to be able to fill them. For example, the collecting means may comprise a belt (N) in continuous transit, to which holding means (V), such as for instance suction cups, are connected. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209441 | Standalone Packaging Manipulation Apparatus - A standalone packaging manipulation apparatus performing predetermined packaging manipulation operations on bags being transported along an arcuate transportation path of a rotary-type bag transportation apparatus, the standalone packaging manipulation apparatus including a main arm that pivots and also extends and retracts in a horizontal plane, a sub-arm provided at a distal end portion of the main arm so as to ascend and descend and to rotate in the horizontal plane, and filling nozzle provided on the sub-arm with a predetermined spacing therebetween and simultaneously filling a plurality of bags with liquid. The operation of these elements is performed by mutually independent servomotors. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209442 | Sterilization Methods For Medical Devices - Methods of sterilizing medical devices, including implantable medical devices like stents, chemically and with radiation are disclosed. Methods of preparing a sterile, packaged medical device, including a sterile, packaged implantable medical device or stent are disclosed. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209443 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR STERILIZATION AND PACKAGING FOR USE THEREFOR - System for sterilization, comprising a packaging ( | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209444 | METHOD FOR FLEXIBLE FULL PACKAGE DEFLATORS AND FORMER - A deflator apparatus for use in a farm, fill and seal bagging machine to deflate excess air from and form a filled or partially filled package of bulk goods includes a first deflator having a plurality of first flexible bands that extends between a pair of first arms. The apparatus further includes a second deflator having at least one second flexible band that extends between a pair of second arms. The first and second deflators are spaced from one another and movable relative to one another to sandwich the package of bulk goods between the plurality of first flexible bands and the at least one second flexible band to remove excess air from the package and form the package. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209445 | FLEXIBLE ULTRA-LOW PERMEABILITY TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for storage and transport of a commodity is described. The method may include the steps of placing the commodity in a long-term storage container, hermetically sealing said long-term storage container, and placing the long-term storage container in an outer container. The long-term storage container may include an outer layer, an inner layer, and a middle layer. The middle layer may be made of an ultra-low permeability material. The placing may include providing a capability of storing for at least four months. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209446 | WET GAS SEPARATOR - A wet gas separator providing superior separation of entrained droplets of liquids in a gas stream when compared with prior art wet gas separators. The wet gas separator of the present invention has a combination of: a gas inlet system with vanes that divide and direct the gas stream very evenly across the cross-sectional area of the inlet portion of the apparatus, a first stage Z-shaped de-entraining device at the upstream side of a wire mesh mist eliminator, and a gas outlet system having cyclones for removal of traces of re-entrained droplets. The apparatus of the present invention has capability of improving processing throughput by 50% when compared with prior art apparatus, with greater de-entrainment efficiency (achieving 99.7% removal of droplets larger than 10 microns in size). | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209447 | CYCLONIC SEPARATING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a cyclonic separating apparatus and a vortex finder plate for use in a cyclonic separating apparatus, the vortex finder plate including a support structure and a plurality of vortex finder support flaps extending from the support structure, each vortex finder support flap comprising a vortex finder. At least one of the vortex finder support flaps is connected to the support structure by a hinge. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209448 | OIL SEPARATOR BUILT-IN SCROLL-TYPE COMPRESSOR - Disclosed is an oil separator built-in scroll-type compressor which is compact and lightweight but still maintains the required strength, and which exhibits an excellent oil separating performance. The oil separator built-in scroll-type compressor includes a separation chamber which is disposed adjacent to a discharge chamber, and which separates an oil-containing gas introduced thereinto into gas and oil by centrifugal separation, and from which the separated oil is dropped downward and the gas is extracted upward; and a communication hole between the discharge chamber and the separation chamber through which the oil-containing gas is introduced from the discharge chamber into the separation chamber. The oil separator is formed as a joint structure comprising a fixed scroll element forming member and a compressor casing, and a bottom plate of the fixed scroll element forming member is formed in such a way as to be thinner at the part where the separation chamber is formed than at the part where the discharge chamber is formed. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209449 | DEVICE FOR SEPARATING A SOLID MATERIAL AND A GAS AND A PLANT FOR CEMENT MANUFACTURE - The device according to the invention for separating a solid material and a gas substantially comprises an ascending conduit for conducting a gas-solid material suspension having a solid material supply port for feeding in a solid material and a gas supply port for feeding in a gas, a descending helical and/or spiral conduit, in which the gas-solid material suspension is separated into a solid material flow and a gas flow by centrifugal forces, a diverter head that connects the ascending conduit with the helical and/or spiral conduit, wherein in the region of the diverter head at least one bend is provided in the conduit configuration, connected to the end of the helical and/or spiral conduit a solid material conduit for discharging the flow of solid material and also connected to the end of the helical and/or spiral conduit a gas conduit for discharging the flow of gas. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209450 | FLANGE WITH INTEGRAL ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SEAL AND SEAL ARRANGEMENT - A sealing arrangement is provided in which a seal flange includes a seal flange body having an integrated electrically conductive seal integrated onto an outer circumferential edge of the seal flange body. The seal flange with integrated seal is installable to seal between two confronting mounting flange faces. The seal is operative to conduct electric charge between said seal flange body and said mounting flanges. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209451 | NONWOVEN FABRIC FOR EXHAUST-GAS TREATMENT, EXHAUST-GAS PURIFICATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A NONWOVEN FABRIC FOR EXHAUST-GAS TREATMENT - A nonwoven fabric for exhaust-gas treatment includes a multiplicity of metallic filaments having at least two types of different contours of the metallic filaments. An exhaust-gas purification device includes a channel structure through which exhaust gas can at least partially flow. The channel structure is made at least partially with such a nonwoven fabric. A method for producing a nonwoven fabric for exhaust-gas treatment is also provided. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209452 | Low Cost Cotton Harvester With Unit Speed Synchronized To Ground Speed - A low cost cotton harvester ( | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209453 | TRAILING TRANSPORT ROTARY MOWER - A rotary mower has a center deck and wing decks extend laterally outward from the center deck and are oriented horizontally when in the field position. An actuator moves each wing deck from the field position to the raised transport position where the wing decks extend upward. A transport wheel and a field wheel are mounted on each side so that in the field position, the transport wheel is above the ground and the field wheel is supports the wing deck and in the raised transport position the field wheel is above the ground and the transport wheel supports the wing deck. A wing wheel supports each wing deck when in the field position. As the center deck is towed forward in the raised transport position, the wing decks pivot rearward with respect to the center deck from the raised transport position to the trailing transport position. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209454 | Tractor Mounted Cotton Harvester - A low-cost, highly maneuverable cotton harvester ( | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209455 | CROP HARVESTING HEADER WITH ROTARY DISKS AND IMPELLERS FOR TRANSFERRING THE CROP INWARDLY TO A DISCHARGE OPENING - A crop header has generally horizontal flail disks mounted for driven rotation about generally upright axes. A pair of conditioner rolls is mounted in a discharge opening and a transfer roller is mounted behind the disks and in front of the nip. At each end, two disks are mounted outwardly of the discharge opening each rotating so that its blade moves inwardly and each carries an impeller to carry the crop inwardly. A third disk is arranged so that a line forward of the end of the discharge opening intersects the third disk inward of the axis of the third disk. The third disk rotates so that its blade moves outwardly so that the crop tends to pass between the second and third disks. A pair of impellers are mounted behind the second disk and move inwardly to carry the cut crop to the discharge opening. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209456 | MOTION ASSISTED SIFTING FORK - A rake having a handle, and a rake head. The rake head includes a frame having a neck dimensioned to receive one end of the handle; a plurality of tines, the plurality of tines comprising: a movable inner tine section, the movable inner tine section having a first movable inner tine section, a second movable inner tine section and at least one fixed inner tine between the first movable inner tine section and the second inner tine section; and a fixed outer tine section on each side of the inner section; a support member extending across the plurality of tines, the support member comprising a plurality of supports positioned between the tines; and at screening material, which separates a wanted material from an unwanted material. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209457 | DEVICE FOR CORRECTING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE INTERNAL THREADS OF A CARTRIDGE BEARING FOR A CHAINSET - This invention relates to a device for correcting the alignment of the machining of a chainset housing ( | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209458 | Aircraft gas turbine engine - The invention refers to an aircraft gas turbine engine including a core engine | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209459 | System and Method for Controlling Nitrous Oxide Emissions of an Internal Combustion Engine and Regeneration of an Exhaust Treatment Device - A catalyst composition is provided that includes a catalytic metal secured to a substrate, and the substrate is mesoporous and has pores that are templated. A catalyst composition includes a catalytic metal secured to a mesoporous substrate. The mesoporous substrate is a reaction product of a reactive solution, a solvent, a modifier, and a templating agent. A method for controlling nitrous oxide emissions including the catalyst composition comprising introducing a regeneration fuel into an exhaust stream upstream relative to the catalyst composition and heating the exhaust stream upstream relative to the catalyst composition. When the regeneration fuel is introduced the air λ of an air/fuel mixture of a lean burn exhaust does not exceed 1. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209460 | Systems And Methods For Determining A Particulate Load In A Particulate Filter - A method for regenerating a particulate filter may comprise calculating a soot layer state correction factor based on a rate of regeneration and a rate of particulate loading in the particulate filter and calculating an estimated soot load in the particulate filter based on a pressure drop of an exhaust gas flowing through the particulate filter and the calculated soot layer state correction factor. The method for regenerating the particulate filter may further comprise causing regeneration of the particulate filter when the estimated soot load is greater than or equal to a threshold value. | 2011-09-01 |
| 20110209461 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AFTERTREATMENT FLUID QUALITY - A method includes determining a first NO | 2011-09-01 |
