36th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090217638 | ONE PIECE TALL FEED DRUM - An improved crop conveying drum for a drive disc cutter mounted directly to the drive shaft mechanism providing rotational power to the cutterbar. The crop conveying drum includes a pair of mating segments, each forming a half of the drum. Each segment is formed from a single piece of plate material and stamped into the desired curvilinear configuration. A central mounting portion of each segment is contoured to match the drive shaft mechanism and allow connection thereto. Holes in the central mounting portion allow insertion fasteners to connect the drum segments directly to the drive shaft mechanism so that the crop conveying drum rotates in unison with the drive shaft. By forming the drum segments from a single plate of material, material characteristics can be more easily selected or more quickly modified compared to the fabricated weldments known in the art. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217639 | Break-Away Finger for Retracting Finger Auger - A tubular metal finger for a retracting finger auger assembly has a mounting portion adjacent the normally inner end of the finger, a working portion adjacent the opposite, normally outer end of the finger, and a weakened break-away portion between the mounting and working portions. Weakening of the sidewall of the tube in the break-away portion is accomplished through the provision of a pair of diametrically opposed, circular holes through the tube. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217640 | Rope with a core and a casing surrounding the core - A rope with a core and a casing surrounding the core. The core is composed of a multitude of synthetic fibers and the casing is composed of a multitude of synthetic fibers that are interlaced with one another. The synthetic fibers that form the casing are composed of polytetrafluoroethylene and form a lightproof and fluid-repellent envelope for the core. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217641 | Combustion System Comprising an Electrolyser - A system comprises, in addition to a combustion engine having a hydrocarbon fuel inlet line and a line for fuel exhaust, an electrolyser capable of converting water to hydrogen and oxygen, and an outlet line for the hydrogen at least, wherein the outlet line leads to the engine or to the exhaust line. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217642 | Radial flow stereolithographic rocket motor - A hybrid rocket motor is manufactured by photopolymerizing the solid fuel grain in a stereolithography method, wherein fuel grains in a plastic matrix are deposited in layers for building a solid fuel rocket body in three dimensions for improved performance and for a compact design, the hybrid rocket motor including radial channels for defining a desired burn profile including the oxidizer to fuel burn ratio. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217643 | Gas discharge device for a vehicle engine - The present invention provides gas discharge technique useful on vehicle engines. The technique comprises an s-shaped duct having an ejector formed therein to mix hot exhaust gas with a relatively cooler airflow entrained by the ejector. The s-shaped duct may be comprised of a number of segments that when integrated form the s-shape and ejector. A variety of cross sections including circular and rectangular are provided for the s-shaped duct. The segments may be composed of smaller subsections and may further have cooling slots. A nacelle is provided to at least partially enclose the s-shaped conduit and may have an inlet that is in fluid communication with the ejector of the s-shaped conduit. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217644 | Urea-SCR System and Control Method Thereof - A method for controlling an urea-SCR system may include a first step for calculating a target urea injection amount, a second step that uses urea injection pressure and urea injection time to calculate a real urea injection amount, a third step that calculates a difference value between the target urea injection amount and the real urea injection amount, and monitors the difference value at a predetermined time interval, a fourth step that accumulates difference values for a determined time when the difference value exceeds a predetermined level, and transfers an alarm signal to a driver when the average value thereof exceeds a predetermined level, and/or a fifth step that starts to accumulate a number of engine starts and driving distance after transferring the alarm signal, and when the number of engine starts is larger than a predetermined value or the driving distance is longer than a predetermined value, if the difference value does not become lower than a predetermined level, executes urea recharging means for a driver to charge a urea tank with a urea solution. The urea consumption amount may be continuously monitored, the remained urea amount may be accurately detected, and the urea recharging may be induced in time such that the nitrogen oxide exhaust is prevented. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217645 | METHOD OF OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE TO HEAT UP A SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCER - In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method to operate an internal combustion engine equipped with an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with memory, an exhaust system including a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), upstream of a Selective Catalyst Reducer (SCR). A doser is in the DPF and actuated by commands from the ECU. The method includes sensors at the DPF and SCR electronically connected to the ECU to transmit data signals indicative of operating conditions at the DPF and SCR. The method includes sensing the temperature at an outlet of the DPF and an inlet at the SCR determining whether that temperature is at least a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time, and introducing heat to the SCR to raise its temperature to a predetermined level for a predetermined period of time, such as light off temperature, to operate more efficiently. Heat may be introduced in the exhaust stream by engine thermal management strategies as well. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217646 | System for controlling exhaust aftertreatment - In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a method for treating exhaust from an engine. The method may comprise generating a first signal indicative of an engine load and generating a second signal indicative of a pollutant level. The method may further comprise recirculating exhaust based on the first signal and injecting a reductant based on the first signal and the second signal. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217647 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REGENERATING THE PARTICLE FILTER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE DURING THE TRANSIENT OPERATING PHASES THEREOF - The invention relates to a method for regenerating a particle filter on the exhaust line of an internal combustion engine, in which fuel is injected into the exhaust tube upstream of an oxidation catalyst which is disposed upstream of the particle filter. The invention is characterised in that during regeneration: the injection of fuel into the exhaust tube is interrupted when the operation of the engine enters a critical zone (S | 2009-09-03 |
20090217648 | Exhaust treatment device having a reactive compound and conditioning the device via endothermic reaction - An exhaust treatment device and a method of conditioning the device that include a reactive compound capable of undergoing an endothermic reaction are described. A method of manufacturing the device is also disclosed. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217649 | EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND PROCESS FOR REGENERATING A PARTICULATE FILTER IN AN AUTOMOTIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM - An exhaust system for a motor vehicle comprises a particulate filter, upstream of which an oxidation catalyst is provided, and a regeneration device for the particulate filter. The regeneration device includes an evaporation unit for introducing a vapour generated from an oxidizable fluid into the exhaust gas stream before the oxidation catalyst. The evaporation unit includes a heating element arranged in a housing and a fluid supply with a controllable fluid pump. A control device controls the fluid pump. This invention furthermore relates to a process for regenerating a particulate filter. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217650 | Device for introducing a liquid substance into the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine - A device for introducing a liquid reducing agent into the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine includes an injection device and a retaining device. By means of the latter, the injection device is retained at least indirectly in the vicinity of an exhaust gas conduit and a cooling device cools the retaining device. An intermediate portion is disposed between the retaining device and the injection device, and this portion at least regionally influences the heat flow between the injection device and the retaining device. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217651 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF PARTICULATES IN A GAS FLOW - An arrangement for removal of particulates in a gas flow includes at least one gas passage that is at least partly surrounded by a porous material. An arrangement for exposing the gas passage to sound that induces gas movements in a direction towards the porous material is provided. A method for removal of particulates in a gas flow is also provided. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217652 | Exhaust System Comprising Zoned Oxidation Catalyst - An exhaust system for a lean-burn internal combustion engine comprises a catalyst for oxidising carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons comprising a flow-through substrate monolith comprising a first platinum group metal (PGM) zone containing at least one PGM supported on a surface area-increasing washcoat component, a second PGM zone containing at least one PGM supported on a surface area-increasing washcoat component, a third PGM zone containing at least one PGM supported on a surface area-increasing washcoat component wherein both the PGM loading in the first PGM zone and the PGM loading in the third PGM zone is greater than the PGM loading in the second PGM zone and wherein the first PGM zone comprises a washcoat loading that is less than a washcoat loading of the third PGM zone. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217653 | Control system for recovering swing motor kinetic energy - This disclosure relates to a hydraulic system and method that converts the kinetic energy generated by the operation of a swing motor into hydraulic potential energy and reuses the hydraulic potential energy for swing motor acceleration. An accumulator can be provided for storing exit oil from the swing motor that is pressurized by the inertia torque applied on the moving motor via movement of an upper structure of a machine. The pressurized oil in the accumulator can be reused to accelerate the swing motor by supplying pressurized oil to the swing motor. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217654 | LOAD CONTROL DEVICE FOR ENGINE OF WORK VEHICLE - A load control device for an engine of a work vehicle that purposes to render the work vehicle, such as a wheel loader or the like, capable of raising a vehicle speed in a short period of time by providing a sufficient traction force when a high traveling load is imposed, without causing degradation of a vehicle body performance, waste of energy, and other problems. The load control device is provided with variable displacement hydraulic pumps ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217655 | Cooling System for Construction Machine - A cooling system for a construction machine, which can reduce noise of a cooling fan and can reliably produce cooling air at a required flow rate. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217656 | Hydraulically Driven Industrial Machine - A hydraulically driven industrial machine has a variable displacement hydraulic pump for pressurizing hydraulic oil from a hydraulic oil tank; a actuator driven and controlled by oil that is discharged from the hydraulic pump and is supplied through a controlled valve and performing predetermined work; cooling means with a variable cooling rate function, the cooling means cooling return oil from the actuator and varying the rate of cooling of the return oil; load detection means for detecting work load by the actuator; and control means for varying the rate of cooling of the return oil according to the work load detected by the load detection means. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217657 | Wave Energy Extraction Device - A wave energy extraction device comprises a plurality of generally vertically extending plate assemblies ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217658 | Method for Centering Reciprocating Bodies and Structures Manufactured Therewith - Methods for assembling a reciprocating body, such as a piston, within a bore using a design are described. The piston is substantially centered within the bore and then connected at one end through a rotational coupling to a substantially laterally fixed structure connected to the bore such that during normal operation the piston can rotate within the bore along the bore axis of symmetry but can no longer move laterally. Before fixing the rotational coupling, the piston is connected to an external gas source and substantially aligned along the bore axis of symmetry by a gas bearing having one or more gas bearing ports disposed toward the bore. During normal operation, the gas bearing provides a rotational force sufficient to realize a non-frictional bearing between the piston and the bore. The method of assembly is particularly useful in the assembly of Stirling cycle cryocooler comprising a piston, a compressor bore, adapted to contain the piston, a gas inlet to the piston, a plurality of gas bearing ports located within the piston and disposed toward the compressor bore, the gas inlet being in fluid communication with the gas bearing ports, a rotational coupling structure attached to one end of the piston, and a substantially laterally fixed structure affixed to the compressor bore and the rotational coupling structure. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217659 | ELECTRIC BOOSTER - The present invention relates to an electric booster in which a rotation of an electric motor is converted into a linear motion and transmitted to an output member by a rotation-linear motion mechanism, and the output member pushes a piston of a master cylinder to generate a brake fluid pressure in a pressure chamber in the master cylinder. The present invention is characterized in that an ECU casing containing boards and the like such as a board for controlling the electric motor is coupled to the top of a motor casing constituting the electric motor. The ECU casing is offset in one direction in a plane perpendicular to a plane containing an axis of the master cylinder. A male connector is provided at a side surface of the ECU casing on the opposite side from the offset direction F side, and a space between the male connector and an interference area of the ECU casing with the other components and devices is utilized as a space for attachment/detachment of the male connector to/from the female connector. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217660 | FEED CIRCUIT FOR SUPPLYING A SUPERCHARGED ENGINE WITH AT LEAST ONE FLUID AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING SUCH AN ENGINE WITH AT LEAST ONE FLUID - The present invention relates to a circuit for feeding at least one fluid to an internal-combustion engine, notably of Diesel type, comprising a circuit ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217661 | Wastegate control system based on variable valve actuation - A hydraulically operated wastegate valve control system for a turbocharged internal combustion engine is disclosed. The control system includes a hydraulically operated wastegate valve configured to permit exhaust to bypass a turbine section. A first sensor is configured to sense an actuation of at least one of an intake valve and an exhaust valve by a variable valve actuation mechanism, and a second sensor is configured to detect a turbocharger speed. A controller is configured to deliver a control signal based on a predetermined relationship between the actuation of at least one of the intake and exhaust valves by the variable valve actuation mechanism and the turbocharger speed, and an operator is configured to receive the control signal and control actuation of the hydraulically operated wastegate valve based on the control signal. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217662 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TWO-STAGE TURBO CHARGING SYSTEM - An internal combustion engine is provided with an exhaust gas pipe for taking exhaust gases from the engine's combustion chamber and an intake pipe for supplying air to the combustion chamber. The engine includes a turbo charging system with a high-pressure turbine that interacts with a high-pressure compressor and a low-pressure turbine that interacts with a low-pressure compressor, for recovery of energy from the engine's exhaust gas flow and pressurizing of the engine's intake air. The high-pressure turbine is connected to the low-pressure turbine via a duct. An exhaust gas pressure regulator is located in the duct between the high-pressure turbine and the low-pressure turbine. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217663 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SUPERCHARGING AIR OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A control method including regulating air pressure prevailing in an engine intake manifold around a setpoint value. The regulating includes a slow regulation loop, a fast regulating loop, and a limitation of pressure upstream of a turbine of a supercharger. The supercharging pressure limitation is implemented when the pressure upstream of the turbine exceeds a predetermined threshold value. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217664 | Submerged Geo-Ocean Thermal Energy System - A system for generating electrical energy using a naturally occurring temperature difference is disclosed. The system provides electrical energy by thermally conduit a geothermal heat source and cold deep-level water to opposing sides of a thermoelectric element. The thermoelectric element generates electrical energy based on the temperature difference between these two surfaces. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217665 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHANNELING STEAM INTO TURBINES - A method of operating a steam turbine in a combined-cycle power system is provided. The method includes channeling a first amount of steam from a first steam generator to the steam turbine to facilitate powering the steam turbine, generating a second amount of steam within a second steam generator that is coupled in flow communication with the steam turbine, and calculating a predicted stress level within the steam turbine in the event the second amount of steam is channeled from the second steam generator into the steam turbine. An initiation time at which to channel the second amount of steam into the steam turbine is determined such that the calculated predicted stress level will not exceed a predetermined stress limit of the steam turbine. The second amount of steam is automatically channeled from the second steam generator to the steam turbine at the determined initiation time. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217666 | Rankine engine with efficient heat exchange system - The Rankine engine with efficient heat exchange system provides a rapidly rechargeable thermal energy storage bank operably connected to a heat engine capable of propelling a vehicle. Microwave energy is supplied to the system via a network of waveguides. Thermal storage bank has a slurry in a heat exchanger capable of sustaining operation of the engine without requiring the microwave source. The slurry provides a mixture of powdered stainless steel and silicone oils functioning as the working fluid in the hot side of the heat exchanger. The slurry may be heated by plugging the system into standard AC power for a predetermined microwave heat charging duration. A closed, triple-expansion, reciprocating Rankine cycle engine capable of operating under computer control via a high pressure micro-atomized steam working medium is provided to propel the vehicle. A variety of working fluids are capable of powering the Rankine cycle engine. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217667 | External combustion engine - An external combustion engine suppressing boiling of cooling water in a cooler. A heater | 2009-09-03 |
20090217668 | DEVICE FOR INFLUENCING AN EXHAUST GAS FLOW - A device for influencing an exhaust gas flow, in particular for controlling the sound emission in an exhaust branch of an engine, includes a closure member that is movably arranged in the exhaust gas flow. For example, the closure member comprises a flap driven by a motor to move the closure member in the exhaust gas flow. It is thus optionally possible to produce or influence pressure pulsations in the exhaust gas which lead to an audible sound emission. The device according to the invention provides for a so-called “sound design” of a combustion engine. The driving device (the drive motor and a force transmission member to the closure member) is equipped with an active cooling system. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217669 | Fuel nozzles - In order to achieve better fuel distribution despite an oversized fuel injector nozzle relative to the impingement cross-section of an air flow directed towards that nozzle, an asymmetric distribution of fuel is provided. This asymmetric distribution is achieved by providing fuel distribution structures about the injector nozzle which present varying amounts of fuel to the air flow dependent upon the localised flow pressure in the air flow presented to the nozzle. Such asymmetric distribution of fuel is achieved by providing passages or jets of varying cross-section or distribution/spacing at different parts of the fuel injection nozzle dependent upon incident flow pressure. Thus, both parts of the injector nozzle directly impinged by the air flow generally present more fuel to that flow compared to depleted flow pressure zones of the air flow. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217670 | EXHAUST NOZZLE SEAL WITH SEGMENTED BASESHEET DISPOSED BETWEEN SIDE RAILS - An aircraft engine exhaust nozzle basesheet includes longitudinally extending plurality of basesheet segments having panel bodies between segment leading and trailing edges and slidable sealing joints with slidingly un-restrained center surfaces between adjacent segment leading and trailing edges. Segmented first and second basesheet side edges include first and second segment side edges of the basesheet segments respectively. Slidably sealingly engaged overlapping flanges at the segment leading and trailing edges include tacked together transversely spaced apart first and second distal ends of the overlapping flanges. A basesheet assembly includes a frame includes first and second side rails supporting the first and second basesheet side edges. An aircraft gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle includes divergent seals with the basesheet assemblies in sealing engagement against divergent flaps along the first and second side rails. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217671 | EXHAUST NOZZLE SEAL WITH SEGMENTED BASESHEET - An aircraft gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle basesheet includes longitudinally extending plurality of basesheet segments. Each of the basesheet segments includes a panel body between segment leading and trailing edges and slidable sealing joints with slidingly un-restrained center surfaces between adjacent segment leading and trailing edges. Segmented first and second basesheet side edges first and second segment side edges of the basesheet segments respectively. Slidably sealingly engaged overlapping flanges at the segment leading and trailing edges include tacked together transversely spaced apart first and second distal ends of the overlapping flanges. Leading and trailing edge ribs supporting the overlapping flanges are clipped together with longitudinally spaced apart and transversely extending forward and aft slits in retainers. A spine includes transverse stiffeners with first and second stiffener distal ends attached to longitudinally spaced apart sets of transversely extending first and second spine tabs of the spine. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217672 | Fuel Ratio Control in a Combustion Apparatus with Multiple Fuel Supply Lines - A combustion apparatus is provided which includes an incoming fuel supply line that supplies fuel in a plurality of fuel-supply lines to one or more burners, the burners being associated with a combustion volume. A temperature sensor is located in the apparatus so as to yield temperature information relating to a component part of the apparatus, which is to be prevented from overheating The apparatus also includes a control arrangement, which detects the temperature-sensor output and, depending on that output, varies the fuel supplies to one or more of the burners in such a way as to maintain the temperature of the component part below a maximum value, while keeping the fuel in the incoming fuel supply line substantially constant. The control unit preferably also strives to adjust the operating conditions of the apparatus so that pressure oscillations are kept below a maximum value. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217673 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DOUBLE FLOW TURBINE TUB REGION COOLING - Disclosed is a steam turbine including a turbine rotor, a generator end having a generator end first stage with a first reaction, and a turbine end having a turbine end first stage with a second reaction not equal to the first reaction. The steam turbine includes a tub section disposed between the generator end and the turbine end, the turbine rotor and the tub section defining an annulus therebetween. A difference between the first reaction and second reaction is capable of urging a steam flow through the annulus for reducing a temperature of the turbine rotor. A method of cooling the turbine rotor is also disclosed. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217674 | MAGNETIC MATERIAL FOR MAGNETIC REFRIGERATION APPARATUS, AMR BED, AND MAGNETIC REFRIGERATION APPARATUS - There are provided a magnetic material for a magnetic refrigeration apparatus, which improves magnetic refrigeration efficiency by the wide operation temperature range of it, AMR bed using the magnetic material, and a magnetic refrigeration apparatus. The magnetic material is used for the magnetic refrigeration apparatus using a liquid refrigerant, formed by approximately uniformly blending at least two kinds of magnetic particles having different magnetic transition temperatures, and the magnetic particles exhibit an approximately spherical shape with maximum diameter of 0.3 mm or more to 2 mm or less. The AMR bed is filled with the magnetic particles. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217675 | MAGNETIC REFRIGERATION DEVICE AND MAGNETIC REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A magnetic refrigeration device, which can be reduced in size and improve magnetic refrigeration efficiency, and a magnetic refrigeration system can be provided. The magnetic refrigeration device has a heat exchanger vessel of a helical structure filled with magnetic particles having a magnetocaloric effect, a magnetic circuit, a driving unit configured to relatively move the heat exchanger vessel and the magnetic circuit so that a magnetic field can be applied to and removed from the magnetic particles, a low temperature side heat exchanging unit, a high temperature side heat exchanging unit, a refrigerant flow device, and a refrigerant circuit formed by connecting the heat exchanger vessel, the low temperature side heat exchanging unit, the high temperature side heat exchanging unit, and the refrigerant flow device by a pipe for circulating a refrigerant. The magnetic refrigeration system is arranged to use the magnetic refrigeration device. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217676 | LNG Vapor Handling Configurations And Methods - LNG from a carrier is unloaded to an LNG storage tank in configurations and methods in which expansion of compressed and condensed boil-off vapors from the LNG storage tank provide refrigeration to subcool the LNG that is being unloaded. Most advantageously, such configuration and methods reduce the amount of boil-off vapors and eliminate the need for a vapor return line and associated compressor. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217677 | FREEZING AND STORAGE CONTAINER FOR BIOPHARMACEUTICAL DRUG PRODUCTS - A container for storing a biopharmaceutical drug product is disclosed. The container includes two surface area planar walls. A plurality of smaller side walls circumscribing each, of the planar walls. The container may also include a plurality of members extending between the first planar surface and the second planar surface and located at spaced apart locations on each of the first and second planar surfaces. A method of freezing at least one biopharmaceutical product in the container is also disclosed. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217678 | Ice-making device for refrigerator and method for controlling the same - An ice-making device for a refrigerator, which is designed to separate ice through a simple process is provided. The ice-making device for a refrigerator includes an ice tray defining an ice-making space, an ice core member that is partly received in the ice-making space to make ice at an end thereof, a driving unit moving and rotating at least one of the ice tray and the ice core member, and a power transmission unit for transferring power from the driving unit to the ice core member. The ice on the ice core member starts being separated in a state where the ice is spaced apart from an outer surface of the ice tray. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217679 | REFRIGERATION COOLING SYSTEM CONTROL - A controller is configured to perform at least one of loading and unloading at least one of a plurality of refrigerant compressors to a refrigeration cooling system based at least upon an enthalpy of circulating refrigerant liquid of the refrigeration cooling system and a rate of change of enthalpy of evaporated refrigerant gas in the refrigeration cooling system. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217680 | Method for discharging a gas from a heat pump, and heat pump - The invention relates to a method for discharging a gas from a heat pump ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217681 | Air conditioning system with icing protection for an aircraft - Aircraft air-conditioning system ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217682 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator is disclosed which is capable of performing data transmission and reception with an external electric appliance ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217683 | Food Stuff Dispenser Integrated into a Refrigerator Housing - The apparatus provides a food storage and presentation mechanism, which preserves the food stuff and provides a handy way to take out the desired amount of food when necessary, where by the food stuff is stored in cartridges positioned in a housing. The cartridges can easily removed from their receiving slots and can be filled with food/food stuff. Furthermore, the apparatus allows liquid drinks such as fruit juice etc. to be taken out of the unit without taking the box out by positioning the said box packages, which allows the self packages of the drinks to be used. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217684 | Equipment Control System, Control Device and Control Program - An equipment control system for equipment such as a refrigeration device, its control device, and its control program are provided in which present-round defrosting operation start time can be changed appropriately. The integrated controller | 2009-09-03 |
20090217685 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE WITH REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION - An air-conditioning system ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217686 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECONDARY COOLANT PUMP CONTROL FOR A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A system and method is provided for controlling the operation of secondary coolant pump(s) in a refrigeration system having a secondary coolant system that circulates the coolant to applicable cooling loads, and a primary refrigeration system that chills the coolant in the secondary coolant system. The system and method for controlling the pumps measures the pressure of the plurality of secondary coolant fluid loops, sorts the measurements to identify a secondary coolant fluid loop with a pressure farthest from a setpoint, and adjusts pump speed to compensate for the critical loop (i.e., the secondary coolant fluid loop with a pressure furthest from the setpoint). | 2009-09-03 |
20090217687 | Refrigeration System - The invention concerns a refrigeration system comprising a refrigerant circuit which comprises several evaporator paths and a distributor ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217688 | Refrigerating device - A refrigerating device for deep-frozen products is disclosed, having a coolant loop ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217689 | INTEGRATED TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH LIMITED HEAT TRANSFER AND QUICK MOUNT HOUSING - A refrigeration unit includes an external housing and an internal housing supported by a vehicle roof. The internal housing includes an inner wall spaced from an outer wall with air located between to insulate the components of the refrigeration unit from an interior of a vehicle. The internal housing, a condenser, a compressor, and an evaporator may be assembled together into a refrigeration unit chassis prior to assembly with the vehicle roof. Fasteners are used to assemble the internal housing to the chassis. The external housing and a cover to reduce the amount of contaminants that enter the refrigeration unit. Water drains are located at the bottom of the internal housing along the inner wall to collect and dispose of any water within the refrigeration unit. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217690 | Auxiliary Device Intended for Adding to an Air Conditioning Device - An auxiliary device is tended and adapted to be accommodated in an air conduit forming part of an air conditioning device, to which air conduit first flow components, such as a fan, are connected for the purpose of bringing about a main airflow through the air conduit such that the whole main airflow flows through the auxiliary device. The auxiliary device has an arrangement of a number of air conditioning modules which in an active state of the relevant air conditioning module, each allow passage of a partial flow of the airflow and together allow passage of the whole main flow. Control components adjust each of the air conditioning modules between an active state, in which passage of the relevant partial flow is allowed, and a passive state in which a partial flow substantially amounts to zero or flows in opposite direction. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217691 | Adsorption Heat Pump, Adsorption Refrigerator and Adsorber Elements Therefor - The invention relates to an adsorber element for a heat exchanger and an adsorption heat pump or adsorption refrigerator that contains at least one such adsorber element. The adsorber element includes a heat-conducting solid body and a sorption material for a vaporous adsorbate arranged on the surface of this solid body. A fluid-tight foil composite is arranged on the outer surface of the open-pore solid body, at least in the areas in which a contact with a heat transfer fluid is provided, wherein this adsorber element is embodied such that the heat exchange between the open-pore solid body and the heat transfer fluid can take place via the fluid-tight foil composite. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217692 | Ice-making device for refrigerator - An ice-making device designed to make and separate ice from an ice tray through a simple process is provided. The ice-making device includes an ice tray defining an ice-making space, a freezing core that is partly received in the ice-making space to make ice at an end thereof, a driving unit moving and rotating the freezing core, and a power transmission unit for transferring power from the driving unit to the freezing core. The power transmission unit including a cam unit rotatably connected to the driving unit and a moving member that moves in vertical and rotational direction by a driving force of a motor transferred by the cam unit. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217693 | AIR REFRIGERANT TYPE COOLING APPARATUS AND AIR REFRIGERANT COOLING/HEATING SYSTEM USING REFRIGERANT TYPE COOLING APPARATUS - The purpose present invention is to provide an air refrigerant type cooling apparatus provided with an internal air cooling mechanism with high reliability and efficiency. Another object of the present invention is to provide an air refrigerant cooling/heating system with a simplified configuration using the air refrigerant type cooling apparatus. To accomplish the purpose, a heat radiating means is provided in a motor of an air refrigerant type cooling apparatus having a compressor, the motor and an expansion turbine in the present invention. Also, a pressure difference is positively generated between the inside and outside of the motor. By these means, when the motor is driven, the heat from the stator main body is exhausted to the outside of the motor through the heat radiating means and the heat from the coil end portions is exhausted through the cooling air exhausted from the inside to the outside of the motor. Further, a guide plate is located adjacent to the cooling air inlet in the motor, so that the intake cooling air is efficiently guided to the stator coil end portions. By this means, the heat generated from the coil end portions is efficiently exhausted from the inside to the outside of the motor. According to these configurations, an air refrigerant cooling apparatus can be realized. Moreover, by installing the air refrigerant cooling apparatus to a cooling/heating system, an air refrigerant cooling/heating system having simple configuration and very high reliability can be provided. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217694 | REFRIGERATOR - The present invention relates to a refrigerator, including: a refrigerating cycle having an evaporator ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217695 | Refrigerator unit and/or freezer unit - The present invention relates to a refrigerator unit and/or a freezer unit comprising at least one fan, at least one compressor and at least one condenser, wherein the fan is arranged such that it applies air to the compressor and to the condenser in parallel. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217696 | SAMPLE COLLECTOR AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - The bottle rack for the sample collector is made by injection molding two halves of the rack each of which has a matching surface and a bottle positioning surface. The matching surfaces are fastened together by placing the matching surfaces together back to back whereby locating members are spaced apart a sufficient. To warm a compressor to a starting temperature during cold weather, the ambient temperature is measured and when the ambient temperature is lower than a preset temperature and the compressor is not running, current is applied to the motor windings to warm the compressor. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217697 | Refrigerating device with pull-out carrier for refrigerated goods - The invention relates to a refrigerator having two telescopic extensions. A carrier for refrigerated goods is held on each telescopic extension by an adapter that bridges the space between the carrier for refrigerated goods and the telescopic extension, the width of the space being at least equal to the width of the telescopic extension. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217698 | Refrigerating Device - A refrigerating device which comprises a heat-insulated body and a door which is joined thereto and which defines an inner chamber. According to the invention, at least one decorative plate is mounted on the door and which extends the door in the vertical direction. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217699 | Deal on wheels - Deal on Wheels is a portable cooler with separated compartments one for hot items and one for cold items. The compartments are separated by a wall which may be insulated to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. The ends of the cooler have slide out tables to eat on, creating a table top with the cover lids of the hot and cold compartments. The slide covers are held up with attachable legs, two for each end and two mats are available to sit upon. The wheels are for easy mobility and the legs help hold cooler in place. The retractable handle adjusts to various lengths, depending on ones preference at use. Alternately, the cooler may be of various colors, sizes, yet compact, lightweight and compatible with modern units of its kind. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217700 | REFRIGERATOR CONDENSER - An apparatus provides a high efficiency for refrigerator operation. The inclusion of a separate external evaporator and condenser that draws heat away from the common refrigerator condenser allows an increase in the intensity of the cooling process of the cooling agent, thereby diminishing electrical consumption, and decreasing the size and noise of the condenser. This is achieved by structuring the refrigerator condenser with the one tube for the cooling agent of the common refrigerator and another volume for evaporating the cooling substance of the external evaporator and condenser. Moreover, external system of natural cooling has a condenser that is located in the open air and connected to the evaporator with the help of vapor lines and condensed vapor lines. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217701 | Natural Gas Liquefaction Process for Ling - Embodiments of this invention relate to a process for liquefaction of natural gas and other methane-rich gas streams, and more particularly to a process for producing liquefied natural gas (LNG). In a first step of the process, a first fraction of the feed gas is withdrawn, compressed to a pressure greater than or equal to 1500 psia, cooled and expanded to a lower pressure to cool the withdrawn first fraction. The remaining fraction of the feed stream is cooled by indirect heat exchange with the expanded first fraction in a first heat exchange process. In a second step a separate stream comprising flash vapor is compressed, cooled and expanded to a lower pressure providing another cold stream. This cold stream is used to cool the remaining feed gas stream in a second indirect heat exchange process. The expanded stream exiting from the second heat exchange process is used for supplemental cooling in the first indirect heat exchange step. The remaining feed gas is subsequently expanded to a lower pressure, thereby partially liquefying this feed gas stream. The liquefied fraction of this stream is withdrawn from the process as LNG having a temperature corresponding to the bubble point pressure. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217702 | ILLUMINATING JEWELRY ITEMS USEFUL FOR SENDING CODED MESSAGES TO OTHER PERSONS - The present invention is directed to the field of jewelry items, and in particular, light emitting jewelry. The present invention sends coded signals to other persons. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217703 | Process for Producing Glass Articles, in Particular Closure Elements Made of Glass, and Device, Installation and Use Thereof - The invention relates to a method of producing glass articles, especially closure bodies of glass such as, for example, glass stoppers, wherein the following steps are carried out:
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20090217704 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SHEET GLASS - In an apparatus for manufacturing thin sheet glass, comprising a forming body | 2009-09-03 |
20090217705 | Temperature control of glass fusion by electromagnetic radiation - Disclosed are systems and methods for forming glass sheets. Methods and systems are provided that comprise a refractory body configured to receive glass-based material and means for transmitting energy to selectively heat at least a portion of the refractory body through the glass-based material. In one aspect, the energy transmitted is of a selected frequency that is not fully absorbed by the glass-based material and is at least partially absorbed by the refractory body. The energy can be transmitted by a laser beam array, a scanning laser beam, a microwave generator, a radio frequency generator, or other means. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217706 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING COVER GLASS FOR RADIATION-SENSITIVE SENSORS AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - The invention relates to a method for producing a low-radiation cover glass with low intrinsic α-radiation for radiation-sensitive sensors, in particular for use with semiconductor technology, without the production of intermediate moulds, by the direct shaping of plate glass with appropriate dimensions. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out said method. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217707 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING THE GLASS MOULD JOINTS INCLUDING POLISHING THE JOINTS, AND GLASS PRODUCT MACHINED THEREBY - The method for polishing glass products, comprises the following steps: | 2009-09-03 |
20090217708 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING PLATINUM-GROUP DEFECTS IN SHEET GLASS - A substantially-isolated/controlled, limited-volume, gas-filled space (e.g., | 2009-09-03 |
20090217709 | Nickel-containing flanges for use in direct resistance heating of platinum-containing vessels | 2009-09-03 |
20090217710 | Methods for measuring the tension of optical fibers during manufacture - A non-contact method for measuring the tension applied to a drawn optical fiber includes drawing an optical fiber and displacing the optical fiber by applying a pressurized fluid to the optical fiber. The pressurized fluid may be applied to the optical fiber using a fluid bearing. The fluid bearing may include a fiber support channel. The optical fiber may be directed through the fiber support channel and is displaced relative to the fluid bearing by supplying the pressurized fluid to the fiber support channel. The displacement of the optical fiber caused by the application of the pressurized fluid to the optical fiber may then be measured. The tension applied to the optical fiber may then be determined based on the determined displacement. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217711 | Position Sensing - A three-axis linear position sensor apparatus may include (a) a reference device adapted as a magnetic field generating element, (b) a receiver pad adapted to measure a magnetic field generated by the reference device, and (c) a signal-conditioning and signal-processing electronics adapted to determine a three-axis linear position of the reference device based on the magnetic field measured by the receiver pad. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217712 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine having a structure in which operating conditions of the washing machine are inputted by a rotary knob ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217713 | Security Link - A device adapted to secure at least one securing member with a security link with a lock having a body and a shackle. The security link comprising a body with a surface and a hasp, the surface having a first and a second opening through the body, the hasp enabled to be captured by the shackle of the lock. The first opening enabled to secure the securing member when the lock is secured in the second opening. The securing member enabled to be removed from the security link when the lock is removed from the second opening. The shackle does not directly hold at least one securing member. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217714 | Rotary electronic utility box locking system - A rotary electronic locking system for locking utility box or storage compartments installed on trucks or other vehicles, using a remote device like a remote key fob to lock and unlock the storage compartments, or by wiring the system to the vehicle's factory-installed electronic door lock system and utilizing the remote device supplied with the factory-installed electronic door lock system to lock and unlock the storage compartments. The rotary electronic locking system operates independently from the existing handles on the storage compartments. It may be used as a primary or secondary locking system, providing additional security. The system includes a rotating rod assembly with strikers, which is rotated by an electronic actuator causing the strikers to engage with or disengage from striker plates attached to the interior of the storage compartments. A wireless remote device is used to signal the electronic actuator to rotate the rotating rod assembly or, if the system is wired into the factory-installed electronic door lock system, the remote device that operates the door locking system may be used to signal the electronic actuator to rotate the rotating rod assembly to lock or unlock the storage compartment doors. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217715 | DEVICE FOR DETERRING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OF LOCKS ON FENCE GATES - The device for deterring unauthorized access to a lock on a fence gate includes a first plate including at least one pair of holes and configured to be removably positioned on a first side of the fence gate covering a portion where the fence gate opens. A second plate includes at least one pair of second holes and is configured to be removably positioned on a second side of the fence gate. At least one chain passes through the holes and second holes, where the lock secures proximate ends of the chain, the first plate is retained against the first side, the second plate is retained on the second side, the fence gate is prevented from opening and dimensions of the first and second plate deter access to the lock from a side of the fence gate that is opposite of the lock. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217716 | Security Opening Mechanism - The present invention relates to a tamper proof security system comprising an opening mechanism ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217717 | Locking Pivot Actuator - An actuator is provided that uses two lengths of shape memory alloy (SMA)wire to kinematically couple a first and second lever together. The two SMA wires are routed in generally V-shaped paths around a link pin that is coaxial with the first and second levers. By selectively contracting one of the wires, the link pin slides between a locked and an unlocked position. A locking pin extending from the link pin couples the first and second levers together while the link pin is in the unlocked position. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217718 | Intermodal physical security device - An apparatus and method for securing a trailer door is provided, the apparatus and process includes a locking apparatus having a housing containing an electronic lock responsive to a signal from a remote wireless device such as a cell phone. A pair of opposingly spaced securement members are used to attach the locking apparatus to vertical support members on the exterior of a cargo door. One of the securement members is responsive to the electronic locking mechanism to engage the support member thereby preventing opening of the trailer door. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217719 | KEY MECHANISM INTEGRATING A BEZEL AND A KEY - A key mechanism includes a bezel whereon an opening is disposed, a key installed inside the opening, at least one elastic structure connected to the bezel and the key, and a decoration ring sleeved between the bezel and the key and fixed on the bezel. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217720 | RAPID-CHANGE LOCK - A changeable lock assembly suitable for re-keying a lock without disassembly of the lock. The assembly includes a housing having a bore therein, and a plug rotatably mounted in the bore. The plug includes a longitudinal axis and a keyway. The keyway is adapted to receive at least a first user key and a second user key. The lock further includes a change member movable within the lock between a first position to a second position. The change member can move solely in response to operation of the second key. Thus, when the change member is in the first position, the first key operates the lock, and when the change member is in the second position, the first key does not operate the lock. The lock assembly can also employ a change tool that, when inserted into a change slot, can move a change ball from the second position back to the first position. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217721 | Security keyboard cover - Abstract of the security keyboard cover [to cover your alarm keypad]. When lock it well protect or shied or stop other from play with, programming another [code]. When having a family or group or gathering a holiday, birthday party, vacation and when [someone] is visiting your home [when lock] the security keyboard cover is a proposal for your alarm keypad. This security keyboard cover can be a consideration for a much safer home. This security keyboard cover is being put forward as a counterbalance to advance crime or criminal. This security keyboard cover would draw away the attention of your alarm system. This security keyboard cover is an act of apply or putting or adding or covering over your alarm keypad. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217722 | ROTATION MECHANISM FOR KEY BLADE - A key fob assembly for a vehicle that includes a housing is provided. A mechanical key includes a key holder for rotation to and from the housing. The key holder includes first and second ends positioned opposite to each other. The key holder defines an opening extending between the ends for defining a pivot axis to facilitate the rotational movement of the mechanical key. The spring cover is coupled to the key holder and positioned about the second end of the opening. The spring is positioned within the opening and is coupled to the spring cover. The button is coupled to the spring and is releasably coupled to the first end for preventing rotational movement of the key holder when the button is coupled to the first end and for facilitating rotational movement of the key holder about the pivot axis when the button is released from the key holder. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217723 | DUAL SALT FERTILIZER GIVING ENHANCED CROP YIELDS - Multiple-component fertilizer materials and methods of use are provided, wherein the fertilizer materials include first and second fertilizer products respectively including an ammoniacal fertilizer (e.g., urea) in combination with a partial calcium salt of a selected copolymer, and a phosphorous fertilizer (e.g., DAP) in combination with a partial sodium salt of a selected copolymer. The copolymer fractions of the first and second fertilizer products are most preferably copolymers of itaconic acid and maleic anhydride. The fertilizer materials give synergistically enhanced crop yields when applied to soil or growing plants. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217724 | MECHANICAL PRESS DRIVE SYSTEM - A method for operating a mechanical press including an electric drive motor, a drive control for controlling the motor, a ram, a flywheel, a clutch and a member for translating rotational motion of the flywheel in a first rotation direction into a linear motion of the ram arranged to be lowered and raised along a linear path for operating the press to carry out a press production cycle. The press cycle includes a pressing part and one or more non-pressing parts. The press includes a second drive motor or actuator arranged connected to the ram and by providing a control output to the drive control means, the speed of the second drive motor is made variable during at least one part of the press production cycle. The press may be reversed between production cycles. A press and system including such a press. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217725 | FLOW FORMED SPLINE AND DESIGN SUITABLE FOR BURR FREE MACHINING - A method and tool for producing a flow formed part are disclosed, wherein the tool has an annular array of spline forming recesses for producing a flow formed part having splines and machining and production costs are minimized and efficiency is maximized. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217726 | Vertical air compliant hemming head - A hemming apparatus is provided for use with a robot in performing a hemming operation. The hemming apparatus comprises a support housing which mounts to a machine and has a pressurizable interior chamber having forward and rearward portions. A slide member includes a piston which is disposed in the chamber, and a plunger extends outwardly from the piston. Means are provided for attaching the housing to a nose having a central passageway. A bearing shaft is disposed within the central passageway, and means are provided for connecting the bearing shaft to the plunger. A hem roller is attached at the end of the bearing shaft. The rearward and forward portions of the chamber are connectible to a source of fluid pressure such that adjusting the chamber pressures moves the piston, thereby causing the bearing shaft to drive the hem roller into engagement with a work piece. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217727 | Rolling installation - The invention relates to a rolling installation comprising a roll stand ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217728 | Roll, Rolling Mill and Rolling Method - To provide a roll, a rolling mill and rolling method capable of not only effectively correcting the plate crown of a material to be rolled but also reducing the edge drop and preventing a roll from damage caused by the increase of the local line pressure between the rolls. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217729 | Two-Piece Can, Method for Manufacturing Same, and Steel Sheet Therefor - We manufacture a two-piece can by the method using a laminated steel sheet as the base material, having the steps of: drawing a cylindrical blank for several times to form a can body in a shape of cylinder integrated with bottom; forming a tapered part extending outward from the can body in the radial direction thereof at the tip of the opening of the can body; applying diametral reduction to the tapered part to the diameter of the can body; and applying diametral reduction to the opening side of the can body to a diameter smaller than the diameter of the can body, while satisfying the formulae (1) and (2) | 2009-09-03 |
20090217730 | UPSETTING METHOD AND UPSETTING APPARATUS - An upsetting method capable of eliminating a correction step by preventing occurrence of quench distortion is provided. The method includes the step of preparing an upsetting apparatus | 2009-09-03 |
20090217731 | Forming Tool with Immobilizing Means for the Actuating Member of the Safety Member - The invention relates to a device for forming, such as a press tool comprising: a body having a receiving structure end for receiving into a receiving structure of a folding press, which end is connected via a central portion to a tool end, at least one safety member which can protrude beyond a surface plane of the receiving structure end, and an actuating member which is movable in a first direction and which is coupled to a safety member, comprising immobilizing means for making the actuating member inoperative. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217732 | TUBE-BENDING PLIER - A tube-bending plier is described having opposing arcuately grooved registering jaws defining a cylindrical engagement segment sized to accept tubing of a particular outside diameter, expanding to oppositely curving arcuately grooved side-jaw mandrel surfaces where, (i) in a first embodiment, the plier handles extending from the plier couple are configured for significantly increasing the distance between the handles for applying torque (τ) relative to a twisting axis aligned in the plane of and extending between the plier handles pivotally closing plier jaws for bending a tube held perpendicularly extending from the plier jaws, and (ii) in a second embodiment, the closed plier jaws and oppositely curving side-jaw mandrel surfaces define a tube bending plane oriented at an acute angle relative to the plane of the pivoting plier handles for applying torque (τ) for bending a tube held within the plier jaws. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217733 | Systems and Methods for Calibrating Triaxial Accelerometers - A method for calibrating a multiple-triad triaxial accelerometer is provided. The method may include receiving accelerometer measured output from a first measurement triad and at least one additional measurement triad of the accelerometer. The method may further include aligning the output of a x, y, and z components of the first measurement triad to be substantially orthogonal with respect to each other, aligning the output of x, y, and z components of at least one additional measurement triad to be substantially orthogonal with respect to each other, and rotating the output of at least one measurement triad so the outputs of all measurement triads substantially align with each other. The method may further include storing the result of the alignment and rotation associated with at least one calibration function associated with the multiple-triad triaxial accelerometer. The alignment and rotation may be performed substantially simultaneously. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217734 | Valve assembly - A valve assembly includes a valve body having an inlet port and an outlet port, the valve body also having a valve chamber extending between the inlet port and the outlet port, a pair of seals each being located on opposing ends of the valve chamber; and a reciprocating piston extending into the valve chamber and movable between a closed position extending through the pair of seals and an open position extending only through one of the pair of seals, wherein the inlet port is fluidly connected with the outlet port when the piston is in the open position. A method of using the valve assembly is also disclosed. | 2009-09-03 |
20090217735 | Gas Chromatography System and Method - The invention relates to a gas chromatography system for the direct coupling of liquid chromatography and gas chromatography or for the introduction of large sample volumes, which is configured to operate selectively in a retention mode. The inventive system includes a tube ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090217736 | Method of detecting dryness of wet steam of a once-through steam injection boiler and a detecting apparatus therefor - A method of detecting the dryness of wet steam of a once-through steam injection boiler, comprises:
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20090217737 | Sensor Element for Gas Sensors and Method for Operating Same - A sensor element is provided for gas sensors, in particular to determine particles in gas mixtures, the sensor element including at least one electrochemical measuring element exposed to the gas mixture to be determined, and at least one temperature-measuring element integrated into the sensor element. The temperature-measuring element includes a resistor track, which has an electric resistance of less than 180 Ohm at 0° C. The resistor track may thus be produced by thin-foil technology, such as screen printing, for example. | 2009-09-03 |