| 36th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
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| 20140246416 | ELECTRICALLY HEATED GARMENT - An article of clothing includes a garment body and a heater disposed within to the garment body. A battery holder defines a cavity. A rechargeable battery pack is configured for use with at least one of a power tool and a sensing device. The rechargeable battery pack is slidably received within the cavity and detachably coupled to the battery holder by a latching arrangement. A controller selectively provides power from the rechargeable battery pack to the heater. A user input member for selecting a mode of the controller is coupled to the garment body. An electroluminescent element is disposed on the garment body. The electroluminescent element is electrically connected to the power tool battery pack. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246417 | HEATER AND GLOW PLUG INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention provides a heater including an insulating base made of ceramic, and an electrically conductive line embedded in the insulating base. The electrically conductive line contains electrically conductive grains and ceramic grains. The average grain size of the ceramic grains in the electrically conductive line is smaller than the average grain size of the ceramic grains in the insulating base. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246418 | Toaster Oven with Improved Access to Cooking Cavity - A toaster oven comprises a housing, an opening defined in the housing, and a door. The housing comprises an upper panel, a bottom panel, and opposing side panels together defining a food cavity. The door is movably affixed to the housing and selectively movable between a closed position closing off the opening thereby blocking access to the food cavity and an open position enabling access to the food cavity. The door has a front panel and opposing side panels. A portion of a front edge of at least one side panel of the housing is recessed back from the front panel of the door when the door is in the closed position. The recessed portion of the front edge of at least one side panel of the housing is enclosed by the corresponding side panel of the door when the door is in the closed position. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246419 | Top-browner cooking system for electric roasting ovens and method of use - A top-browner cooking system and method of use for browning chicken, turkey and other foodstuffs within electric roasting ovens that lack top-browning capability is disclosed. The present top-browner cooking system provides a plurality of top-browner assemblies which are configured for retrofitting to various sizes and shapes of common prior art roasting ovens lacking a top-browner heating element as original equipment. In addition to retrofitting a preexisting roasting oven, the top-browner cooking system is also utilized in combination with roasting ovens of new construction. The top-browner cooking system is designed for stand-alone use being plugged directly into a residential power outlet or, alternatively, can be plugged into an auxiliary power outlet provided on some brands of roasting ovens. The top-browner assemblies of the present cooking system are provided with detachable power cords including an electromechanical power switch or, alternatively, a multi-position switch for the convenience of the user. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246420 | PRECISION WARMING BOWL - A warming container | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246421 | ADAPTIVE HEATING SYSTEM USING BOTH AC AND DC POWER - An adaptive heating system using both AC and DC power includes an AC and DC switching device connected to an AC source and at least one DC source; a device to be heated having an AC heating device and at least one DC heating device and a detector for detecting at least one state therein; the AC heating device being connected to the AC source and the DC heating device being connected the DC source; and a controller connected to the AC and DC switching device and the detector for receiving signals from the detector and for adjusting outputs of the AC and DC switching device based on detection results from the detector. The AC source is used in high power consumption state and the DC source is used in lower power consumption state. When power consumption is very high, both AC source and the DC source are used simultaneously. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246422 | Heating Configuration for Use in Thermal Processing Chambers - An apparatus for heat treating semiconductor wafers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a heating device which contains an assembly linear lamps for emitting light energy onto a wafer. The linear lamps can be placed in various configurations. In accordance with the present invention, tuning devices which are used to adjust the overall irradiance distribution of the light energy sources are included in the heating device. The tuning devices can be, for instance, are lamps or lasers. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246423 | HIGH-FREQUENCY HEAT TREATMENT COIL, OUTER-SIDE JOINT MEMBER FOR CONSTANT-VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND CONSTANT-VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - Provided are a high-frequency heat treatment coil that can be assembled with high dimension accuracy and can perform high-quality heat treatment, a method of producing such a high-frequency heat treatment coil, a constant velocity universal joint subjected to high-quality heat treatment, and a drive shaft and a propeller shaft using such a constant velocity universal joint. The method is provided to produce a high-frequency heat treatment coil including a heating section ( | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246424 | MICROWAVE HEAT TREATMENT APPARATUS AND PROCESSING METHOD - Disclosed are a microwave heat treatment apparatus and a processing method in which a purging process time may be reduced while suppressing a use amount of a purging gas with simple facilities. An internal space of the processing container | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246425 | EXPANDABLE AND COLLAPSABLE CONTAINER - A shipping container that is expandable and collapsible. The expandable and collapsible shipping container includes an upper half and a lower half. The upper half may fit over and slide onto the lower half. At least one linear actuator may be activated to apply an upward force to the upper half. The upper half thereby is pushed upward and the shipping container is expanded. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246426 | HANGING SHOE COMPARTMENTS WITH MOVABLE SHELVES - A hanging organizer has opposing first and second flexible sides and a middle panel joining rectangular shelves of width W. The middle panel forms first and second enclosures, each on a different side of the middle panel. Each enclosure has a repositionable shelf with first and second rectangular plates with first and second edges and joined at a flexible juncture parallel to those edges. The first edge engages the first panel and the second edge engages the second panel a distance W below the first edge. The repositionable shelves have a first position where the first plate abuts the first panel with the second plate horizontal, and has a second position where the first plate is horizontal and the second plate abuts the second panel. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246427 | SELF-SUPPORTING, FLEXIBLE ORGANIZERS - Novel methods and devices for organizing and storing articles are disclosed. The storage devices may include a flexible inner container having one or more partition walls therein. An outer skirt may be attached to the top of the container wherein the skirt extends downward to the bottom of the container to form a sleeve. The inner container and the outer skirt are configured to be self-supporting, whereby one or more articles may be stored in an upright manner in the container. The sleeve is preferably configured to receive a basket to add further support to the device. If desired, a user may advantageously employ the disclosed methods or devices to organize and store articles in a container in a manner that maximizes floor space under low-hanging clothes in a closet, for example. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246428 | DOUBLE-WALLED LIQUID CONTAINER - The invention specifies a double-walled liquid container having an inner side wall ( | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246429 | FOOD CONTAINER HAVING NANOSTRUCTURED HYDROPHOBIC SURFACE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a food container made of a plastic material and having a nano-structured hydrophobic surface, including: a plurality of nano-structures formed on a surface of the food container; and a first hydrophobic thin film coated on an upper side of the surface, on which the nano-structures are formed, and a manufacturing method thereof. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide the food container having the nano-structured hydrophobic surface capable of having excellent gas blocking performance, as well as hydrophobicity, and the manufacturing method thereof. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246430 | CONTAINER FOR PRODUCTS, PARTICULARLY FOR FLUID PRODUCTS - The present invention concerns a container ( | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246431 | CUP HOLDERS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Devices for removably supporting a cell phone above a disposable beverage cup while a user sips the beverage, include a looped straw and a phone supporting bracket formed on the top surface of a lid for the cup. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246432 | RECEPTACLE WITH MOTION DAMPER NEAR LID - A receptacle assembly including a body portion, a lid portion, a pedal portion, a rod, and a motion damper. The body portion includes an upper portion and a base portion and defines an interior space. The lid portion is movably engaged with the body portion and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. The pedal portion is configured to move the lid portion between the open position and the closed position. A rod extends between the lid portion and the pedal portion. The rod can also interface with the motion damper. The motion damper is positioned near the lid portion and is configured to dampen motion of the rod. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246433 | Child-Resistant Container with Hinged Closure - A child-resistant hinged closure coupled to a container wherein the closure, while securely locked, has freedom of axial rotation but limited freedom of radial displacement with respect to the container. The closure can only be unlocked by radially displacing the closure along a singular axis with respect to the container. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246434 | TRASH CAN - A trash can with a lid can include a lock for the lid. The lock can include a latch that cooperates with the trash container body to lock the lid over the opening of the body. The latch can be configured to slide with respect to the edge of the opening of the body from an unlocked position to a locked position. This latch can be integrated into, built into or self contained in the lid. The trash can can also include a pedal actuator for opening the lid. The trash can can also include a damping mechanism mounted to the body of the trash can with a mounting plate. The mounting plate can be made from a material that is harder than the material used for the body of the trash can. Additionally, the trash can can have wheels. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246435 | READY TO FEED CONTAINER WITH DRINKING DISPENSER AND SEALING MEMBER, AND RELATED METHOD - A container including a body defining an outflow opening and at least one chamber adapted for storing a product, such as a fat containing liquid product, and a container closure including a primary seal for hermetically sealing the product within the chamber during storage. The container closure includes a sealing member forming a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container closure and the body, and a dispensing member in fluid communication with the chamber. The container closure and body move relative to each other between a first position where the primary seal is seated about the outflow port to hermetically seal the product in the chamber during storage, and a second position where the primary seal is displaced from the outflow port to allow product to pass from the chamber through the outflow port and into dispensing member to dispense the product. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246436 | POLYMORPHIC CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OF PATHOGENS, BIOLOGICAL, BIO HAZARDOUS, ANAPATOLOGICAL AND HOSPITAL MATERIALS WITH HERMETIC CLOSURE - This invention refers to a container with a lid which has a hermetic sealing and a non-perferating system for the deposit and transfer of polluting wastes from hospitals, laboratories, mortuaries, veterinary clinics, drug manufacturing plants, funeral homes, tattoo parlors, beauty salons and hairdressers to the final site where the hazardous materials will be treated. The system is characterized by not allowing its lid to be removed once the waste is deposited and closed, and does not allow the escape of liquid substances if the container is turned. Having hermetic coupling means ( | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246437 | FOLDABLE SPLATTER SCREEN - A splatter screen comprising a planar member having a plurality of openings, the planar member including a first hinge dividing a first portion of the planar member and a second portion of the planar member, wherein the first hinge provides for the second portion to pivot relative to the first portion from a planer configuration to a folded configuration, the first hinge located between 10% and 40% of the distance from a first edge of the planar member to a second edge of the planar member opposite the first edge to form the second portion. The preferred splatter screen includes a second hinge separating a third portion from the first portion, to create a tri-fold splatter screen. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246438 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL WASTE CAN - A multi-functional waste can has a dual function. A lid is openable at both sides like a seesaw or openable while being lifted upwardly by a foot lever. It has a rotating hinge to connect a main body, the lid and the foot lever forms a single unit to compress wastes using the lid. An auxiliary can be detachably arranged in the waste can so that wastes with offensive odor can be sealed in a disposable bag. The rotating hinge of the multi-functional waste can is rotatably connected to an upper portion of the waste can via a hinge pin, the foot lever is connected to the rotating hinge via a push rod, and a pair of seesaw shafts disposed on the upper portion is arranged at the lid. One of the seesaw shaft is connected collinearly with the central axis of the rotating hinge. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246439 | FRONT EMPTYING TRASH CAN - A trash can for hanging and retaining standard kitchen trash bags in a sanitary and energy efficient manner. Novel trash bag support brackets are suspended spatially within the trash can to allow a user to stretch the mouth of a trash bag thereabout without touching any other surface. The trash bag opens from the front, allowing a user to hang the trash bag without bending or stooping. Foot pedals control three different lid positions. A combination false bottom/catch pan tilts backwards to collect and contain any solid or liquid waste. An integral pedal-to-lid linkage shield affixed to the back of the false floor doubles as a handle to lift the false bottom/catch pan out from the trash can for cleaning. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246440 | OPERATING FLUID CONTAINER - The invention relates to an operating fluid container for a motor vehicle, said container including a container body which is assembled from at least two injection-moulded shells ( | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246441 | COLLAPSIBLE FLUID CONTAINMENT BERMS WITH ROTATING SUPPORT BRACKETS - Collapsible fluid containment berms with collapsible sidewalls are disclosed. Support brackets including sidewall support arms may be rotated from lowered positions in which the sidewall is collapsed to raised positions in which the sidewall is generally vertical. The sidewall support arms may be contained in a pocket formed between inner and outer sidewall panels. The support brackets may include bottom legs connected to the rotatable sidewall support arms. The bottom legs may extend generally horizontally outwardly and/or inwardly from the sidewall, and may be contained in sleeves attached to a floor and/or an external skirt of the containment berm. A control strap connected to the sidewall support arms may be used to move the arms between their collapsed positions and their raised positions. A flexible control strap may be pulled to rotate the sidewall support arms around an axis such that the sidewall support arms slide within the sidewall pocket. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246442 | GLASS BOWL ASSEMBLY FOR BOWL LIFT MIXER - A bowl assembly for a stand mixer includes an at least partially translucent container that includes a sidewall and a bottom wall. The container includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and an open upper edge. A channel is disposed on the outer surface substantially parallel with the open upper edge. The channel includes upper and lower circumferential walls and a channel wall that extends between the upper and lower circumferential walls. A gasket includes top and bottom sealing flanges and is configured for reception in the channel. A band assembly includes at least one elongate band and a tensioning mechanism. The band assembly is configured for reception in the channel. First and second support members extend substantially orthogonally from the at least one elongate band. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246443 | FOOD STORAGE SYSTEM - A food storage system including a secondary bowl that is adapted to be positioned at least partially on and/or in a main lid. The secondary bowl is adapted to be detachable from the main lid. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246444 | COOLER WITH WRAP-AROUND SIDE COVER - A cooler includes a cooler body including one or more cooler walls. The cooler further includes a cover configured to be disposed around an exterior of the cooler body, the cover being sized and dimensioned to generally cover an exterior of the one or more cooler walls of the cooler body. The cover preferably includes a moisture-absorbent material. The cover also preferably includes an image, logo, symbol, or text; or a panel preferably includes the image, logo, symbol, or text, which panel is removably attachable to the cover. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246445 | ANGLED COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A container having a body convertible from a fully collapsed configuration to a fully expanded configuration, the body comprising a substantially rigid rim extending about at least a most of the upper edges of front, back and side walls, a substantially rigid bottom member and a flexible middle section extending around of the front, back and side walls between the substantially rigid rim and the substantially rigid bottom member, said flexible middle section including two or more living hinges, wherein when the body is in its fully open configuration the side walls at the front wall have a height less than the side walls at the back wall and the living hinges diverge as they extend from the front wall to the back wall. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246446 | Element for Eliminating Turbulent Behavior of Liquid in a Holder - The present invention relates to essential details of the design of an inflatable element ( | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246447 | Vehicle Beverage Shield - A Vehicle Beverage Shield. The shield should protect the interior of a vehicle by capturing any spilled liquids around the interior cup holder(s). The shield should have a cup-shaped receptacle that inserts through an aperture formed in a protective mat. The protective mat should have an absorbant upper layer and a liquid-proof lower layers attached to one another. The shield should optionally accommodate one or more beverage cups. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246448 | LID HAVING CIRCUMFERENTIAL RIM WITH PLURALITY OF RIBS - A lid for securing to the brim of a container, the lid including a container closure having a disk shaped member with a periphery for mating with the brim of the container. The periphery includes annular inner and outer side walls with at least one annular rib disposed on each of the inner and outer side walls. The ribs of the annular walls form a gripping area to secure the lid to the container for preventing leaks and accidental spillage. A top wall interconnects the inner and outer side walls and includes visual cues for viewing the brim of the container when the lid is affixed to the brim. The lid additionally includes a pronounced wedge shaped sipping spout projecting upwards from the container closure. The container closure includes a circular indented channel for stacking one lid covered cup over another with additional stability provided by the sipping spout. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246449 | Reusable Shopping Bag Storage and Dispensing System - A shopping bag dispenser has a fabric storage and dispensing bag with an open end having an area of opening, and a length, and a plurality of shopping bags having common dimensions, each formed from a material having a low coefficient of friction, and capable of sustaining permanent fold creases. Each shopping bag of the plurality is implemented with permanent fold creases, folded along the creases and stacked with others of the plurality, to a folded and stacked size having a length less than the length of the storage bag and a cross-sectional area orthogonal to the length less than the area of the opening of the fabric storage and dispensing bag. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246450 | DISPENSER FOR STATIC CENTER-FEED CORELESS ROLL OF SHEET PRODUCT - A sheet product dispenser for dispensing a strip of a sheet product from a static center-feed coreless roll of sheet product is disclosed. The roll includes a central cavity. The dispenser includes a container for accommodating the roll, and a dispensing piece which protrudes toward an interior of the container from one end of the container and which includes a guidance between a receiving opening for receiving the strip of sheet product from the roll and a dispensing opening for dispensing the strip of sheet product outside of the dispenser. The dispensing piece is arranged to engage into the central cavity of the roll. The dispensers provide a dispensing opening so that withdrawal of a sheet product is facilitated by avoiding collapsing or clogging. Furthermore, the dispenser has a compact configuration that gains space during delivery and transportation. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246451 | MEDICINE CASSETTE AND MEDICINE FEEDING APPARATUS - A medicine feeding apparatus includes a cylindrical body | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246452 | MERCHANDISER - The present application provides a merchandiser. The merchandiser may include an ambient compartment with at least one ambient product therein, a temperature controlled compartment with at least one temperature controlled product therein, and a vending module in communication with the temperature controlled compartment such that the vending module dispenses a temperature controlled product in response to an ambient product being placed in the vending module. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246453 | Dual Dispensing Hand Sanitizer Device - A hand sanitizer dispenser is attached to a fuel pump dispenser to provide a patron with the option to cleanse his hands after pumping fuel. The hand sanitizer includes a first dispensing outlet to dispense liquid-based hand sanitizer product; and a second dispensing outlet to dispense packaged hand sanitizer product. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246454 | ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR SEALING A COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - Articles and related methods are provided, the articles including a collapsible container having a flexible wall and enclosing material to be dispensed, a cap secured to one end of the container, the cap including an outlet, an inner collar at least partially surrounding the end of the container, and an outer collar at least partially surrounding the inner collar, and a gap provided between the inner collar and the outer collar, the gap having a size sufficient to receive a folded section of the flexible wall as the container collapses and the material is dispensed through the outlet. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246455 | POUCH WITH A TUBE SPOUT FITMENT - A flexible pouch with a tube spout fitment and removable cap. The flexible pouch has a panel with an aperture and a tube spout fitment that extends through the aperture. The tube spout fitment has a first circumferential ridge with a first diameter and a second circumferential ridge with a second diameter. Also, the second diameter is larger than the first diameter. A dispensing cap is attached to the tube spout fitment. The dispensing cap has a first temporary snap position fitting over the first circumferential ridge of the tube spout fitment and a second permanent snap position fitting over the second circumferential ridge. In this manner, the dispensing cap can be temporarily attached to the pouch during storage, shipping and the like, removed prior to filling the flexible pouch with product, and then permanently attached after the pouch has been filled with product. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246456 | BEVERAGE SERVER WITH A DRIP TRAY REMOVABLE BY HAND - A beverage server with a drip tray removable by hand comprising a barrel body, a supporting base disposed at a bottom part of the barrel body, a water outlet provided at a side portion of the barrel body, and a drip tray provided exactly below the water outlet; the drip tray and the supporting base are removably connected with each other. The present invention has a simple structure and a lower manufacturing cost, it does not require an additional tray, instead, the drip tray can be directly pulled out horizontally and so water inside the drip tray will not easily spill out; also, the drip tray is not easy to get lost and can be removed conveniently. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246457 | DENTAL MIXER - To provide a dental mixer capable of easily, certainly locking a mixing tip to a syringe body, easily removing the mixing tip, and thereby having easy handling property. The dental mixer includes a syringe body | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246458 | STACKABLE CONTAINER BODY - A fluid dispenser comprises a container body. The container body has a first end and a second end. The first end is larger in size than the second end. The container body is dimensioned such that the first end of the container body can be at least partially inserted into the second opening of another identical container body Container bodies may be nested for shipment to reduce volume and save on shipping costs. In some embodiments the first larger end of the container body has a squared off cross section, thereby allowing stacks of container bodies to be packaged together in a shipping container with reduced dead space. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246459 | UNITARY INTEGRAL FUSED STOUT TAP AND COLD BLOCK - A beverage tower having a solid cold block with glycol recirculation, the tap/valve is built into the cold block and is integral and fused thereto, so as to keep the entire beverage tap cold and maintain the beverages in a sanitary condition meeting health codes. The coolant lines within the cold block pass entirely around the tap in the cold block in serpentine fashion or in a coolant chamber, resulting in a tap which remains cooled effectively, while the cold block provides thermal inertia to the system. In particular, the entire valve stem and parts of the tap containing it are integral with and surrounded by the cold block. A method of construction is provided for an improved unitary integrated fused tapped cold block. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246460 | DEVICE FOR LOCKING PUMP - The present invention relates to a device for locking a pump by sliding a locking member to both sides, wherein the locking member is slid to the left and the right within a ring-shaped protruding base that is formed on the upper surface of a container lid, and sliding protrusions on both sides of the locking member are arranged so as to be visible on the exterior of a cover member, thereby effectively locking to prevent pumping or unlocking the pump, by simply and conveniently sliding the locking member to the left and the right as needed. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246461 | REMOVABLE NEOPRENE SLEEVE FOR AN AIRPOT BEVERAGE DISPENSER - In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a neoprene sleeve is provided that is sized to fit an airpot dispenser so that the sleeve extends between the bottom end of the dispenser and the dispensing portion of the airpot dispenser. The neoprene sleeve is resilient and covers the outer finish of the airpot dispenser, thereby protecting the dispenser by inhibiting (e.g., preventing) dents and scratches to the outer surface of the dispenser while covering up any existing dents and scratches so that they are not noticeable to the user. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246462 | ONE-WAY VALVE AND APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING THE VALVE - A flexible pouch and valve assembly is provided for aseptically storing a substance, dispensing multiple portions of the stored substance therefrom, and maintaining substance remaining in the pouch in an aseptic condition sealed with respect to ambient atmosphere. The flexible pouch and valve assembly are receivable within a relatively rigid housing, and are adapted to cooperate with a pump for pumping discrete portions of substance from the pouch and through the one-way valve to dispense the substance therefrom. The assembly comprises a flexible pouch defining therein a variable-volume storage chamber sealed with respect to the ambient atmosphere for aseptically storing therein multiple portions of the substance. A one-way valve of the assembly includes a valve body defining an axially-extending valve seat and at least one flow aperture extending through the valve body and/or the valve seat. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246463 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING FLOW CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A beverage dispensing flow control device according to one example includes a body portion, an actuation lever and a sealing gasket. A sealing gasket is securable over the bottom surface of the body and has a bottom surface with a beverage flow aperture and a vent aperture. The apertures are configured to define a maximum flow position when the sealing gasket is rotationally aligned with respect to the body portion such that the beverage flow aperture does not block the flow aperture of the body portion, and a minimum flow position when the sealing gasket is rotationally aligned with respect to the body portion such that the beverage flow aperture blocks at least the majority of the body's flow aperture while leaving at least a portion of the vent channel unblocked. A plunger is in operable communication with the actuation lever to selectively seal the bottom surface of the gasket. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246464 | Assembly Type Cardboard Hanger - The Invention provides an assembly type cardboard hanger, which consists of a cardboard hanger main body and a hook portion. The main body is provided with an assembling seat and the hook portion is set with an assembling portion, which can be assembled with the assembling seat of the main body. Moreover, the Invention can also form a hook portion made of plastic and consisting of hooks and a U-shaped structure. The hook portion is pivoted to the top of the U-shaped structure by a convex edge so that the hook portion can rotate. The hook portion and the main body of the Invention is of a separating design, so that a few necessary scraps may only be generated during the layout of the products to improve the utilization ratio of the materials and to achieve the objective of cost saving. Besides, the few scraps generated during the layout of the hook portion or main body can be arranged to produce a fastening piece in an arbitrary shape, which is used to fasten the hooks and the main body, finally for increased utilization of is materials and reduced cost. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246465 | FISH N STOW - When folded this invention is so small it fits in your pocket. The only loose parts are the 10 line wraps that are contained inside the product when it's folded. When in use it's fully adjustable with no metal or plastic parts to rust or break. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246466 | Device for Securing Items in a Cargo Area of a Car - A freestanding unit for securing loose items within the cargo area of a vehicle by propping items against a side wall of the cargo area includes a vertical wall section and bottom wall forming an overall L shaped cross section reinforced by molded ribs. The freestanding wall unit is secured to the carpeted floor of the vehicle's cargo area using continuous strips of hook and loop material. Two handles, situated one on either end of the vertical wall allow ease of use when removing or repositioning the freestanding wall unit within the cargo area. The handles are positioned at either end to provide a constant and steady peeling effect facilitated by the continuous hook and loop strips when removing the unit from a carpeted surface. The unit may be constructed as a solid one piece molded plastic part utilizing a tough and durable plastic. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246467 | VEHICLE CARRIER SYSTEM - A carrier that mounts to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the carrier may include a pair of arms to support a bicycle. Each arm may include one or more securing devices each including a strap to contact a frame region of a bicycle and a pair of buckles to fasten the strap over the frame region. In some embodiments, the carrier may include a mount for a vehicle hitch. The mount may include a pair of user-actuated coupling members, such as a wedge member and a retractable retainer, each configured to attach the mount to the hitch. One of the coupling members (e.g., the retainer) may serve as a backup for the other coupling member to improve safety. In some embodiments, the carrier may include a mast that is releasable for backward pivotal motion away from the vehicle. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246468 | ROPS MOUNT FOR WORK VEHICLE DISPLAY INTERFACE - An adjustable mounting assembly capable of mounting an operator display interface to the ROPS of a work vehicle that has front and rear implements, such as the front loader and rear excavator of a backhoe. The adjustable mounting assembly can have a telescoping compound slide assembly with at least one movable rail and slider. The moveable rail and slider can translate to move a display mount linearly between the front or rear of the vehicle. A display bracket can rotate about a generally vertical axis. Detents or other positioning elements can be provided on the rails and slider as well as at preset angular orientations of the display mount. The adjustable mounting assembly thus allows the vehicle operator to readily adjust the display interface to be viewable when in the front and rear facing seating orientations of the vehicle. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246469 | DISPENSER - A dispenser for a continuous web of tissue includes an outer casing that is detachably or hingeably attached to a back portion. The dispenser includes a compartment between the outer casing and the back portion for housing a first continuous web of tissue and a first opening for the first continuous web of tissue to exit the dispenser. The dispenser includes a tear unit for separating the first continuous web of tissue into pieces upon moving the first continuous web of tissue over the tear unit. The first opening is positioned at a first distance from the tear unit, and the first distance is arranged to fit a predetermined hand for allowing the predetermined hand to grip the first continuous web of tissue positioned partly or completely within the range of the first distance. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246470 | SINGLE-POINT AMBIDEXTROUS BREAKAGE SYSTEM FOR CERAMIC CUTTING MACHINES - The object of the present invention relates to a breakage system applied to ceramic cutting machines, which configuration and design allows it to be used by right-handed or left-handed people. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246471 | ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH CONDUCTIVE PATHWAYS FOR SIGNAL COMMUNICATION - A cover for an articulation joint that is supported in an elongate shaft assembly of a surgical instrument that is operably coupled to a surgical end effector that includes at least one end effector conductor therein. The cover includes at least one electrically conductive pathway that extends from the distal end of the cover to form an electrically conductive pathway from the end effector conductor to a shaft conductor on the elongate shaft assembly while facilitating operation of the articulation joint. Various conductor arrangements facilitating the passage of electrical current between an end effector to a control system across the articulation joint are also disclosed. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246472 | ROTARY POWERED ARTICULATION JOINTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - An articulation joint for a surgical instrument. In at least one form, the articulation joint includes a proximal joint portion that is coupled to an elongate shaft assembly of the surgical instrument. A distal joint portion is movably coupled to the proximal joint portion and is configured to interface with a surgical end effector. A first gear train operably interfaces with a proximal firing shaft segment within the elongate shaft assembly and a distal firing shaft segment that is configured to operably interface with the surgical end effector for transmitting a rotary firing motion thereto from the proximal firing shaft segment to the surgical end effector. A second gear train operably interfaces with a proximal rotation shaft portion of the elongate shaft assembly for transmitting a distal rotational control motion to the surgical end effector to cause the surgical end effector to rotate relative to the elongate shaft assembly while facilitating articulation of the distal joint portion relative to the proximal joint portion. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246473 | ROTARY POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH MULTIPLE DEGREES OF FREEDOM - A surgical instrument may comprise a drive system that is configured to electrically generate a plurality of discrete rotary control motions. In at least one form, the surgical instrument may include an elongate shaft assembly that is operably couplable to the drive system for receiving a first rotary control motion therefrom for rotating the elongate shaft assembly about a shaft axis. The elongate shaft assembly may be further configured to receive and transmit a second rotary control motion from the drive system to a surgical end effector that is operably coupled to the elongate shaft assembly to cause the surgical end effector to rotate about the shaft axis relative to the elongate shaft assembly. The elongate shaft assembly may be further configured to receive and transmit a third rotary control motion from the drive system to an articulation joint that communicates with the elongate shaft assembly and the surgical end effector to articulate the surgical end effector about an articulation axis that is substantially transverse to the shaft axis. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246474 | ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL DEVICE WITH SIGNAL RELAY ARRANGEMENT - A surgical instrument configured to relay a low-power signal from an end effector to a remote device is disclosed. The surgical instrument may comprise a handle, a shaft extending distally from the handle, and an end effector attached to the distal end of the shaft. A sensor may be disposed in the end effector. The sensor may generate a signal indicative of a condition at the end effector. A transmitter may be located in the end effector. The transmitter may transmit the signal from the sensor at a first power level. The signal may be received by a relay station located proximally to the shaft. The relay station is configured to retransmit the signal at a second power level, wherein the second power level is higher than the first power level. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246475 | CONTROL METHODS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH REMOVABLE IMPLEMENT PORTIONS - A surgical instrument for acting on tissue. The surgical instrument comprises at least one processor, at least one motor in communication with the processor and at least one actuation device. The processor is programmed to receive from a removable implement portion a first variable describing the removable implement. The processor is also programmed to apply the first variable to an instrument control algorithm. Further, the processor is programmed to receive an input control signal from the actuation device and control the at least one motor to operate the surgical instrument in conjunction with the removable implement in accordance with the instrument control algorithm considering the input control signal. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246476 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SOFT STOP - A surgical instrument includes a drive member movable by a drive motor between a home position and an end of stroke. A mechanical stop is disposed at or near the end of stroke and is structured to increase resistance to movement of the drive member from a first position to a second position. A control system detects a current spike associated with the increased resistance and interrupts power to the drive motor. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246477 | JOYSTICK SWITCH ASSEMBLIES FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A joy stick control assembly for operating a motor driven surgical instrument. In at least one form, the joystick control assembly comprises a first switch assembly that is movably supported by a housing. The first switch assembly may include a joystick that is movably mounted thereto such that pivotal movement of the joystick relative to the first switch assembly causes at least one corresponding control signal to be sent to at least one motor communicating therewith. The joystick control assembly may further include a second switch assembly that comprises a first sensor and a second sensor that is movable with the first switch assembly such that movement of the second sensor relative to the first sensor causes at least one other control signal to be sent to another one of the surgical instrument motors. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246478 | MULTIPLE PROCESSOR MOTOR CONTROL FOR MODULAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - In various forms, the modular motor control system may comprise one or more motor controllers each having an associated motor. The one or more motor controllers may be in communication with a master controller. The master controller is configured to provide control signals to the motor controllers to control the associated motors. In some forms, the one or more motor controllers and the associated motors may be located within a surgical module. The surgical module may provide a communications interface between the master controller and the one or more motor controllers. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246479 | SENSOR STRAIGHTENED END EFFECTOR DURING REMOVAL THROUGH TROCAR - In various forms, a sensor-straightened end effector is disclosed. The sensor-straightened end effector may comprise an end effector coupled to a shaft at an articulation point. The end effector may be articulable at an angle with respect to the shaft. A sensor may be disposed on the sensor-straightened end effector, such as on the shaft or on the end effector. The sensor is configured to detect a gross proximal movement. When detecting a gross proximal movement, the sensor may generate a signal to control a motor to begin a straightening process to straighten the end effector with respect to the shaft. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246480 | AUTOMATIC REWORK PROCESSES FOR NON-STICK CONDITIONS IN WIRE BONDING OPERATIONS - A method of performing a wire bonding operation is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) performing a wire bonding operation between a portion of wire and a bonding location using a bonding tool; (b) raising the bonding tool to a desired height; (c) performing a test to determine if the portion of wire is sufficiently bonded to the bonding location; and (d) automatically performing another wire bonding operation between the portion of wire and the bonding location using the bonding tool if, during step (c), it is determined that the portion of wire was not sufficiently bonded to the bonding location in step (a). | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246481 | BONDING STRUCTURE MANUFACTURING METHOD, HEATING AND MELTING TREATMENT METHOD, AND SYSTEM THEREFOR - A soldering method capable of alleviating positional displacement between substrates even though a step of removing flux can be omitted is provided. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246482 | FORMING BODY FOR SEALING AN OBJECT TO BE WELDED, MORE PARTICULARLY A PIPE - In some embodiments, a forming body for the temporary sealing of a flow cross-section of an assigned object to be welded is disclosed. In some embodiments, the forming body comprises a dimensionally stable, preferably biologically-degradable material, which has a water solubility≧90% and of which the main component is corn starch and/or corn semolina and/or corn flakes. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246483 | ALUMINIUM ALLOY SHEET PRODUCT OR EXTRUDED PRODUCT FOR FLUXLESS BRAZING - An aluminium alloy sheet product or extruded product for fluxless brazing, including an aluminium alloy core having on at least one face an aluminium filler clad layer containing 4% to 15% of Si, the filler clad layer having an inner-surface and an outer-surface, the inner-surface is facing the aluminium alloy core and the outer-surface is facing a coating layer of 2 to 45 mg/sq.m of Bi or of a Bi-based alloy. Furthermore, a method of brazing a brazed assembly incorporating at least one member made from the brazing sheet material. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246484 | REINFORCED POLYGONAL CONTAINERS AND BLANKS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A blank of sheet material for forming a polygonal container is provided. The blank includes a bottom panel, two opposing side panels, two opposing end panels, and a reinforcing panel assembly extending from a first side edge of a first end panel of the two end panels. The reinforcing panel assembly includes a corner panel extending from the first side edge of the first end panel, a first reinforcing side panel extending from a side edge of the corner panel, a second reinforcing side panel extending from a side edge of the first reinforcing side panel, a reinforcing corner panel extending from a side edge of the second reinforcing side panel, and an inner end panel extending from a side edge of the reinforcing corner panel. The corner panel and the reinforcing corner panel are configured, upon articulation of the blank, to be positioned into face-to-face relationship to form a corner wall of the container extending from a side edge of an end wall of the container to an end edge of a side wall of the container. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246485 | Dollar Coin Converter - The Dollar Coin Converter is an annular attachment to a United States dollar coin, which semi-permanently converts the coin into a size that is tactilely and visually, more easily distinguished from the United States quarter coin. It allows advertising and marketing on the faces of the annular attachment to provide incentives to circulate the coin, saving billions of dollars. The Dollar Coin Converter is made of inexpensive, one-piece or two-piece construction. It holds a dollar coin securely, and will tolerate normal handling, cash transactions, flipping, or jostling in a coin purse, pocket or money bag without unintentional release of the coin. The coin may be easily removed or replaced even by a child or a person with long finger nails for use in a vending machine. The converted dollar coin retains the inherent magnetic and electrical, anti-counterfeiting characteristics of the dollar coin. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246486 | PRINTING BARCODES FROM AN ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM - Provided is a method of printing barcodes from an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. A label name is added to a barcode data in the ERP system, wherein the label name is unique to a barcode in the barcode data. The label name and the barcode data are transmitted to a server. The label name is analyzed to identify the barcode in the barcode data, and the identified barcode is replaced with a PostScript program, unique to the identified barcode, for visually rendering the identified barcode. The PostScript program, unique to the identified barcode, is transmitted for printing the identified barcode. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246487 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - In accordance with an embodiment, an information processing apparatus comprises an image capturing unit configured to capture an image of a commodity; a specification unit configured to specify a commodity from the information contained in the image captured by the image capturing unit; a first detection unit configured to detect flag information from the captured image; and a second detection unit configured to detect service information from the captured image in a case where the flag information is detected by the first detection unit, wherein the first detection unit switches a flag information detection according to the commodity specified by the specification unit. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246488 | Dynamic Multidimensional Barcodes for Information Handling System Service Information - Multi-dimensional barcodes at a product include service identifiers for the product so that an end user with a portable information handling system captures an image of the multi-dimensional barcode and extracts the service identifiers to obtain service information from a service network location. For example, a service identifier embeds a URL that links to a video demonstrating how to assemble the product. As another example, a service identifier links to a service network location and includes a unique identifier so that an end user retrieves warranty or purchase information for the product. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246489 | CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL MANAGEMENT DATA RECORDING SYSTEM AND PLYBOARDS TO BE USED AS A MOLDS FORMING CONCRETE FOR THE SYSTEM - A system, which can make possible to record the management data of construction materials without separating said data from the construction materials themselves and to check those data at any time, is provided. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246490 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURELY LOADING, STORING AND TRANSMITTING MAGNETIC STRIPE DATA IN A DEVICE WORKING WITH A MOBILE WALLET SYSTEM - A system and method for a payment card capture, storage and transmission device with magnetic stripe transmission capabilities without contact with the magnetic reader head including a magnetic field transmitter including a driver and inductor, a microprocessor, a memory storage or secure element, a battery, a magnetic stripe reader (MSR), an audio jack interface working in conjunction with a consumer mobile communication device and wallet application for capturing magnetic stripe card data, storing the data securely, and transmitting such data to a merchant's point of sale (POS) terminal, checkout system, or other MSR device. The system provides a convenient buying experience for buyers, and secure and informative transactions for sellers. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246491 | AUTOMATIC TOUCH IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - An automatic identification system for communicating identifying information by coupling signals through the human body is provided. The system includes a battery powered identification device that transmits an identifying signal via a modulated carrier. The identification device is coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The signal from the identification device is received by a reading device that is also coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The reading device may display and/or enunciates the identifying information to the user. The coupling technique, carrier frequency, and construction of the devices are such that the identification information is not inadvertently radiated or coupled to unintentional users or receivers. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246492 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING AN INTERACTION TIME FOR A CONTACTLESS TRANSACTION - A method comprising, at a reader, performing at least one transaction-based risk management process prior to energizing a contactless interface, initiating communication with a card utilized for a contactless transaction, receiving information associated with the card, terminating communication with the card, and authorizing the contactless transaction. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246493 | NOVEL NFC RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE WITH IMPROVED POWER SENSITIVITY - An electronic communication device includes an antenna configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal and generate a differential current signal at a first tag pin and a second tag pin. A first variable resistor is coupled to the first tag pin and a second variable resistor is coupled to the second tag pin. A mixer circuit is coupled across the first variable resistor and the second variable resistor and is configured to generate an output voltage. The output voltage is used for RF signal detection at all RF signal levels. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246494 | IMAGE READER COMPRISING CMOS BASED IMAGE SENSOR ARRAY - The invention features an image reader and a corresponding method for capturing a sharp distortion free image of a target, such as a one or two-dimensional bar code. In one embodiment, the image reader comprises a two-dimensional CMOS based image sensor array, a timing module, an illumination module, and a control module. The time during which the target is illuminated is referred to as the illumination period. The capture of the image by the image sensor array is driven by the timing module that, in one embodiment, is able to simultaneously expose substantially all of the pixels in the array. The time during which the pixels are collectively activated to photo-convert incident light into charge defines the exposure period for the sensor array. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the exposure period occurs during the illumination period. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246495 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - There is provided an image processing device including an image composition unit that generates a composite image by compositing a plurality of color images having differing color components and acquired by image capture, and a code recognition unit that, from the composite image, recognizes an information code formed by a plurality of cells. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246496 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF OPTIMIZING TARGET READING PERFORMANCE OF IMAGING READER IN BOTH HANDHELD AND HANDS-FREE MODES OF OPERATION - An imaging reader reads targets by image capture in both handheld and hands-free modes of operation. Upon detection of the mode of operation, a controller sets the resolution and frame rate of a solid-state imaging sensor to different values in each mode to optimize target reading performance in each mode. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246497 | WEARABLE DEVICE WITH OVERLAPPING ENDS COUPLED BY MAGNETS OF A SELECTED WIDTH, LENGTH AND DEPTH - A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure. The wearable device has a first end and a second end, each with a plurality of magnets. The first and second ends are coupled by overlapping at least a portion of the first end magnets to at least a portion of the second end magnets. A size of the magnets is: (i) length, 0.5 mm to 30 mm; (ii), width, 0.5 mm to 30 mm; and (iii) thickness or depth, 0.5 mm to 10 mm. ID circuitry is provided at a surface or an interior of the wearable device. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246498 | WEARABLE DEVICE WITH MAGNETS WITH A DEFINED DISTANCE BETWEEN ADJACENT MAGNETS - A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure with first end and second ends. A plurality of magnets is positioned at the first and second ends that provide for coupling of the first end to the second end of the wearable device structure. At least a portion of adjacent magnets are separated a defined distance from each other. ID circuitry is at a surface or an interior of the wearable device structure. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246499 | WEARABLE DEVICE WITH MAGNETS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND POLARITIES - A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure. The wearable device has first end and second ends. A plurality of magnets is positioned at the first and second ends that provide for coupling of the first end to the second end of the wearable device. At least a portion of the magnets have a first section with a first polarity and a second portion with a second polarity. ID circuitry is at a surface or an interior of the wearable device structure. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246500 | WEARABLE DEVICE WITH MAGNETS POSITIONED AT OPPOSING ENDS AND OVERLAPPED FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER - A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure with first end and second ends. A plurality of magnets is positioned at the first and second ends that provide for coupling of the first end to the second end of the wearable device structure. At least a portion of magnets at the first end overlap with magnets at the second end. ID circuitry is at a surface or an interior of the wearable device structure. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246501 | Wearable Device Made with Silicone Rubber and Electronic Components - A wearable device includes a wearable device structure at least partially made of a silicone rubber. A support member is at least partially positioned in the wearable device structure. ID circuitry is at least partially positioned and coupled to the support. One or more batteries coupled to the ID circuitry. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246502 | WEARABLE DEVICES WITH MAGNETS ENCASED BY A MATERIAL THAT REDISTRIBUTES THEIR MAGNETIC FIELDS - A wearable device includes one or more sensors coupled to a wearable device structure that includes first and second outer surfaces, an interior, a first end and a second end. The wearable device structure includes and has a unique user ID. The one or more sensors acquire user information selected from of at least one of, a user's activities, behaviors, habit information, health parameters, medical monitoring and user monitoring. A plurality of magnets are at the first end and a plurality of magnets at the second end, with at least a portion of the magnets being at least partially encased with a material that redistributes a magnet's magnetic field. The wearable device is worn with the first and second ends being coupled by overlapping at least a portion of the first end magnets to at least a portion of the second end magnets. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246503 | BOOSTER ANTENNA, CONTACTLESS CHIP ARRANGEMENT, ANTENNA STRUCTURE AND CHIP ARRANGEMENT - In various embodiments, a booster antenna for a chip arrangement is provided. The booster antenna includes: a first circuit, which forms a first resonant circuit; a second circuit, which forms a second resonant circuit, wherein the first circuit is electrically conductively connected to the second circuit; and a third circuit, which forms a third resonant circuit, wherein the third circuit is electrically conductively connected to the second circuit. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246504 | ANTENNA DEVICE, CARD-TYPE COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND COMMUNICATION TERMINAL APPARATUS - An antenna device includes an antenna resonance circuit connected to a power supply circuit and a variable-frequency resonance element including a resonance circuit which is coupled with the antenna resonance circuit via an electromagnetic field. The resonant frequency of the resonance circuit is variable within a predetermined frequency band. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246505 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF WATER DELIVERY - The present invention relates generally to a water delivery system comprising a rigid support, an adjustable extension attachably disposed on a base wherein a water supply tube is disposably attached to the rigid support and within the extension. The water supply tube is flexibly and variably positioned from ground level to any desired height. Any type of sprinkler, sprayer, or other kind of water distributor is attachably secured to the water supply tube to provide water to vegetation or containers inexpensively, efficiently, and esthetically. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246506 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PRECISELY CONTROL OUTPUT PRESSURE IN BUFFERED SPRAYERS (DuO1) - Dispensing devices can include buffers. This obviates the need for continually pumping the device to dispense spray or foam. A buffer can be spring loaded, spring loaded combination, elastomeric or gas, and can be in line or adjacent to a piston chamber. Such sprayers and foamers can be mounted upside down. With a buffer, a piston chamber can deliver a greater amount of liquid per unit time than can be dispensed through the nozzle(s). The fraction of liquid that cannot be dispensed can be sent to the buffer for dispensing after the piston downstroke has completed. Volume of the piston chamber and buffer, pressure response of the buffer, throughput of the nozzle, and the minimum opening pressure of the outlet valve can be arranged to restrict the outlet pressures of liquid droplets exiting the nozzle within a defined range. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246507 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONIDISPERSE LIQUID PARTICLE GENERATION - A particle generation apparatus and a particle generation method each employ: (1) a nozzle from which exits a liquid micro-jet stream; and (2) a ground electrode separated from the nozzle, where both the nozzle and the ground plane are DC voltage biased when operating the nozzle. Each of the particle generating apparatus and the particle generating method also employ a pair of AC electrodes interposed between the nozzle and the ground electrode and perpendicular to the liquid micro-jet stream. When a liquid supply is supplied to the nozzle, a DC voltage bias is supplied to the nozzle and the ground electrode, and an AC voltage bias and AC frequency bias is applied to the pair of AC electrodes a liquid particle spray is generated by the apparatus and the method. With additional parametric adjustment, the liquid particle spray may be monodisperse and bifurcated. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246508 | GASEOUS METERING CONTROL FOR DUAL FLUID INJECTOR - A fuel injection system ( | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246509 | MIST GENERATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparati for generating a mist are disclosed. One apparatus is disclosed, which has an elongate hollow body ( | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246510 | DEVICE FOR INK-JET PRINTING A SURFACE - An ink-jet printing device is described, said device comprising a first reservoir designed to contain a first volume of printing fluid at a first height with respect to a reference plane, a supply system for forcing the printing fluid towards the first reservoir and a second reservoir designed to contain a second volume of printing fluid at a second height with respect to the reference plane. The second height is less than the first height by a value. The device also comprises a conduit designed to receive the printing fluid from the first reservoir and convey it towards the second reservoir and an ejection plane in which ejector units lie. The ejection plane is arranged in a position higher than the average of the first height and the second height, so as to generate a back pressure in the ejector units. The flowrate of the printing fluid is between about 5 and about 10 times the maximum flowrate which can be ejected from said ejector units. The printing fluid may be a ceramic ink. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246511 | METHOD, IN PARTICULAR, FOR PRODUCING SNOW, AND A DEVICE FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD - A method, in particular for generating snow from water, using a low-pressure hydraulic device having a pump unit, to which a purification system is connected, and a distribution device having at least one high-pressure pump, to which a high-pressure unit having a snow cannon and/or a different snow-generating unit is connected. In order for the bonding of the water molecules in the supermolecular water structure of the process water to change and the generation of snow to improve, according to the invention at least part of the water used is exposed to an ionization field and/or a polarization field while simultaneously being exposed to the effects of an alternating electromagnetic field so that a weaker bonding of the water molecules in the supermolecular water structure is achieved, resulting in an improvement in the absorption and transfer of heat. The invention further relates to a device for carrying out the method. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246512 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MATERIALS - A nozzle comprising a first light and a second light, wherein one of the lights is used to detect certain materials, such as bodily fluids, pet messes and stains and the like, while the other light is used for illuminating an area to be cleaned. The lights may be integrally incorporate into a nozzle or removably detachable therefrom. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246513 | Irrigation Device - It can be seen that a need arises for irrigation systems, or devices suitable for providing outlets from irrigation systems, that enable effective spray over a plurality of areas, to include sloping regions. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246514 | TURBOMACHINE THRUST REVERSER - An example thrust reverser of a gas turbine engine is configured to connect to an aircraft wing via a pylon via one or more thrust reverser mounts located adjacent to a top circumferential apex of the engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first cowl moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position relative to a second cowl. The first cowl in the deployed position configured to permit thrust to be redirected from an engine to slow the engine. The first cowl forming a portion of a substantially annular encasement of the engine. The first cowl directly interfaces with second cowl of the encasement at a cowl interface position that is more than 18 degrees circumferentially offset from the top circumferential apex when the first cowl is in the stowed position. | 2014-09-04 |
| 20140246515 | FOAM FORMING AEROSOL PRODUCT - A foam forming aerosol product including a double structure container having a propellant filling space, two liquid concentrate filling spaces, and a discharging mechanism for simultaneously discharging contents filled in the two liquid concentrate filling spaces. The propellant filling space is filled with a propellant containing a compressed gas. A first liquid concentrate filling space is filled with a first liquid concentrate composition containing 0.5 to 15.0% by mass of an organic acid, and a second liquid concentrate filling space is filled with a second liquid concentrate composition containing 0.5 to 15.0% by mass of a hydrogen carbonate. The first liquid concentrate composition discharged from the first liquid concentrate filling space and the second liquid concentrate composition discharged from the second liquid concentrate filling space are mixed to form a foam. The foam forming aerosol product can be safely used, has an excellent storage stability and is capable of readily forming a foam. | 2014-09-04 |
