36th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140248918 | Method and system for sending user information to a car - A telematics server manages meeting request messages sent from, and to, a vehicle-coupled device. The server performs authentication services when a subscriber logs in to the server from the vehicle-coupled device, or with a device associated with the subscriber's telematics services account. Upon login, the server may append a session identifier to the request message. After the message passes through the server, an application running on a device remote from the vehicle receives the request message and accepts user input that permits the remote device to transmit its current location to the vehicle-coupled device in a confirmation message according to the session identifier. The telematics server can use the session identifier to determine the destination address of the vehicle-coupled device to forward the confirmation message to. The vehicle-coupled device displays the remote user device location on a map. The request and confirmation messages may include a media content file. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248919 | PICOCELL RANGE EXPANSION CONFIGURATION ON AUTHORIZED SHARED ACCESS - An apparatus, system, and method for a communication network that includes a picocell range expansion configuration on authorized shared access. A method may include determining, in a controller, at least one allowable maximal range expansion bias value for at least one picocell within a coverage area of a macrocell. The method may also include sending the determined allowable maximal range expansion bias value for the at least one picocell from the controller to the macrocell. A further method may include receiving at least one allowable maximal range expansion bias value for at least one picocell from a controller. The method may also include updating, by a macrocell, a range expansion bias value for each picocell within a macrocell based on the received allowable maximal range expansion bias value. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248920 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ULTPC REJECTION THRESHOLD OPTIMIZATION IN WCDMA FOR POWER CONTROL ALGORITHM 2 - Techniques for uplink transmit power command (ULTPC) rejection threshold optimization in WCDMA for power control algorithm 2 (PCA2) are described. Uplink transmit power control commands may be received on a five-slot interval. The uplink transmit power control commands may be decoded for each of the five slots. The decoded uplink transmit power control commands may be compared for each of the five slots to a threshold. The threshold may be optimized to minimize overall transmit power control decision error. A bit decision may be made for each of the five slots based on the comparison and an overall transmit power control command may be determined based on the bit decision for each of the five slots over the five-slot interval. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248921 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND BASE STATION DEVICE - It is provided a wireless communication system, which secondarily uses the same frequency as a primary system using, the wireless communication system comprising a mobile terminal and a base station. The mobile terminal detects a signal having the frequency; and requests, in a case where a broadcast signal transmitted from the base station is undetectable, the base station to increase a transmission power to a range that a signal does not reach a service area of the primary system, based on a location of a wireless transmitter of the primary system, a location of the base station of the wireless communication system, and a location of the mobile terminal of the wireless communication system. The base station increases the transmission power to the range that the signal does not reach the service area of the primary system in case of receiving the request to increase the transmission power. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248922 | Measurement Gaps Triggering for a Multi Sim Mobile Device - There is described a multiple subscriber identity arrangement comprising a modem ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140248923 | Cradle for Mobile Phones - A cradle for a mobile phone, comprising: a rear bearing surface; left and right side walls each connected to the rear bearing surface; a bottom portion also connected to the rear bearing surface and comprising a receiver formed therein; a connector for mechanically and electrically engaging a bottom connector of the mobile phone, the connector configured to mechanically engage the mobile phone to retain the mobile phone inside the cradle, and two guide rails formed respectively on the front side of the left and right side walls, and protruding laterally from the side walls. The rear bearing surface, the side walls and the guide rails define left and right slots extending parallel to the side walls. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248924 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RECORDATION OF DEVICE HISTORY ACROSS MULTIPLE SOFTWARE EMULATIONS - Apparatus and method for maintaining hardware history profiles for a software-based emulator. In one embodiment, the disclosed software-based emulator monitors the history of the actual hardware device in a secondary device history, the history of the emulated hardware is presented within a primary device history. However, the primary device history is linked to the secondary device history, and receives the device wear history therefrom. In another aspect of the present invention, wear-leveling strategies are disclosed for handling various update sizes. Unlike existing solutions which are optimized for a single SIM that receives small data updates; various embodiments of the present invention are suitable for handling varying data sizes. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248925 | METHOD AND APPARATUSES FOR INITIALISING A RADIO BASE STATION - It is presented a method for initialising a radio base station. The method comprises the steps, performed in the radio base station, of: obtaining location data for the radio base station; receiving a configuration message over a first communication link, the configuration message matching the location data for the radio base station and the configuration message comprising at least one connectivity parameter; and establishing, based on the at least one connectivity parameter, a connection with a core network over a second communication link, the second communication link being different from the first communication link. This means that the first communication link can be used to obtain connectivity using the configuration message intended for the radio base station with the matching location. A corresponding radio base station, computer program and computer program product are also presented. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248926 | MOBILE TERMINAL APPARATUS - A mobile terminal apparatus includes: a microphone; a switch control unit, which switches between a normal mode, in which a voice uttered toward the microphone is transmitted to an intended party, and a mute mode, in which the voice is not transmitted to the intended party; and a proximity sensor, which detects whether a detection object is in proximity to the proximity sensor, wherein, while the mute mode is being executed, if the detection object is detected by the proximity sensor, the switch control unit switches to the normal mode. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248927 | MOBILE PHONE TERMINAL - Disclosed is an information communication terminal having a configuration in which it is possible to prevent a wrong operation of the information communication terminal due to an unconscious operation of an input equipment during operating an audio output equipment. That is, the information communication terminal includes a controller. The controller operates a detection sensor that detects an object approaching during operating the audio output equipment. And the controller controls a status of being input into the input equipment based on a detected result of the detection sensor. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248928 | WIRELESS TERMINAL AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention is related to a wireless terminal, an information processing method thereof, and a computer-readable recording medium. The wireless terminal of the present invention includes an output section for outputting a contents selection screen for selecting contents to be transmitted in voice communication and a motion pattern setting screen for informing transmission starting of the contents; a storage section for connecting the contents information and the motion pattern information selected and set through the contents selection screen and the motion pattern setting screen outputted by the output section and storing them into the memory; a motion pattern check section for checking pattern information of motions sensed from at least one sensor disposed in the wireless terminal; a check section firstly checking whether the motion pattern information corresponding to the motion pattern information checked through the motion pattern check section in the voice communication is pre-stored into the memory and secondly checking contents information connected to the motion pattern information pre-stored into the memory; and a processing section for transmitting the contents corresponding to the contents information checked through the check section to the other party's terminal. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248929 | SUDOKU ARRAYS - Provided herein is technology relating to generating a Sudoku array and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and systems for generating a Sudoku array for a puzzle or for encrypting data. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248930 | GEOGRAPHY BASED CARD GAME AND METHOD OF PLAY - A set of geopolitical cards and methods of play therefore. The set includes a plurality of geopolitical entity cards, each having an associated geopolitical entity represented or associated therewith, along with factual information contained in categories. The set further includes cards containing queries for use in some methods of play, the queries being answerable using the geopolitical entity cards, and cards containing categories of information for use in some methods of play, the categories of information corresponding to categories of the geopolitical entity cards. Variations of play with the cards include dealing cards to each player, and scoring for each player based on play of the game played. In some variations, queries and categories are selected for answers using the geopolitical entity cards. In other variations of play, players' hands are compared to determine scoring and winning. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248931 | Method for Playing a Game - The present invention relates to a new game. In particular, in a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to a new game using the tiles played in the Chinese game of Mahjong. The method comprising: providing a deck of playing tiles, each tile having a character printed on it; determining the number of tiles as an initial hand for each player, the number of tiles comprising 4, 7, 10 or 13 tiles; providing each player with the initial hand of tiles; during a turn for a player, requiring the player to draw 1 tile from the deck, & playing the game until a player forms a winning hand, wherein the winning hand comprises 2 identical tiles, and the remaining tiles forming sets of 3 tiles selected from the group comprising: a set of 3 identical tiles or a set of 3 sequential tiles in a suit. A method for operating an online gaming environment for conducting the game is disclosed. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248932 | SIDE BET OPTION FOR BLACKJACK - In additional to a conventional bet in Blackjack, the player also may make a side bet. The game may be played on a video gaming machine or on-line. For the side bet game, if the player obtained the card combination of either 6:7, 6:8, or 7:8, in any order and any suit, on the two cards initially dealt, the player wins 10 times the side bet. The Blackjack game then continues in the normal manner until completed. If the player receives 6:7:8 with three cards, the player also wins an enhanced prize for the side bet. If, in the next Blackjack game, the player also obtains either 6:7, 6:8, or 7:8, an enhance side bet prize is awarded. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248933 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMBINING SYMBOLS IN GAMING DEVICES - Embodiments of the present invention set forth systems, apparatuses and methods for combining symbols in gaming devices. Accordingly, a gaming device can be configured to display a plurality of game elements each including a game symbol on a game display in response to a game initiation signal. When one or more predefined game conditions are satisfied, the method further includes combining two or more of the game symbols in a single game element. In some instances, one or more of the symbols that left their respective game elements are replaced with additional game symbols. The resulting game grid may then be evaluated to determine prizes associated with winning symbol combinations, including using one or both of the symbols combined in the single game element in the winning symbol combinations. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248934 | CONTROLLING EVENT-DRIVEN BEHAVIOR OF WAGERING GAME OBJECTS - A behavior controller system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include detecting one or more events that occur within a wagering game. The wagering game can feature a wagering game object that can automatically (e.g., intelligently) respond to the one or more events. The behavior controller system can use event-driven behavior controllers, such as a behavior tree. The behavior controller system can determine, and activate, tasks on the behavior tree that cause the wagering game object to respond to the one or more events. In some embodiments, the behavior controller system can also prioritize tasks that may be performed by behavior trees to prevent conflicts between wagering game objects during a wagering game. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248935 | Electronic Bingo Games - A method of improving a probability of winning a bingo game played on a first electronic computing device includes: on a second electronic computing device, sending data to the first electronic computing device for rending on the first electronic computing device. A selection of a ball to be added to a hopper is received. The ball is added ball to the hopper so that there are at least two identical balls in the hopper. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248936 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING A SLOT GAME EMPLOYING A RANDOMLY SELECTED SET OF REELS - Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a gaming system and method providing a slot game employing a set of randomly selected reels. In one embodiment, the gaming system is configured to operate a slot game associated with a plurality of adjacently arranged reels including a plurality of symbols. Each of a plurality of the reels is associated with one of a plurality of different features and an indicator representing that feature. The gaming system begins sequentially displaying the reels and any corresponding indicators. The gaming system selects a set of two or more of the reels and stops sequentially displaying the reels such that the selected reels are displayed. The gaming system generates and displays a plurality of the symbols on the selected reels, determines whether any winning symbol combinations are displayed, determines any awards associated with any displayed winning symbol combinations, and displays any determined awards. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248937 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROVIDING A GAMING SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE VIA A GLOBAL COMPUTER NETWORK - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for providing multiple users access to a multi-game gaming network in a social network environment, having unique means for accessing, playing, and ranking in individual games within the gaming network. A system of providing a gaming system accessible via a global computer network, the system being able to implement: hosting a gaming platform, whereby the gaming platform comprises access to plurality of locked games and at least one unlocked game; enabling a first user to play an unlocking game of chance provided through a graphical user interface of the gaming platform; enabling the user to unlock one of the plurality of locked games upon a predetermined outcome of the unlocking game of chance; and enabling the user to play an unlocked game via the gaming platform. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248938 | Method of Gaming, a Game Controller and a Gaming System - A gaming system comprises a display, a symbol determiner for determining, for each of a plurality of game instances corresponding to respective ones of a plurality of display areas on a display, a set of symbols for display at a plurality of display positions arranged in an array in the respective display area, wherein determining the set of symbols comprises a symbol selector selecting one or more of the symbols and wherein selecting one or more of the symbols by the symbol selector can result in the selection of a replicating symbol, a symbol replicator for, upon a replicating symbol being selected at a display position of at least one game instance that satisfies one or more adjacency criteria with respect to a corresponding display position of another game instance, replicating the replicating symbol at the corresponding display position of the other game instance, and a symbol evaluator for evaluating symbols, including the replicated replicating symbol, displayed at the display positions of the other game instance to determine whether to make an award. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248939 | Method of Gaming, a Gaming System and a Game Controller - A gaming system comprises at least one display for displaying a main window and a plurality of activatable additional windows and a game controller. The game controller is arranged to activate one or more of the activatable additional windows in response to one or more activation conditions being met and conduct at least one game round. In each game round game outcomes are independently generated by the game controller for each of the main window and each active additional window, wherein for each window generation of a game outcome comprises selection of a plurality of symbols from a symbol set associated with the respective window for display at respective ones of a plurality of symbol display positions within the respective window, and upon a contributing symbol occurring in at least one active additional window, the game controller applies the contributing symbol to the game outcome displayed in the main window to form a modified game outcome and evaluates the modified game outcome to determine whether to make an award. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248940 | GAMING MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD OF SAME - A gaming machine 1: variably displays a plurality of symbols on a lower image display panel | 2014-09-04 |
20140248941 | TRANSFER VERIFICATION OF MOBILE PAYMENTS - A gaming system sends a transfer verification message containing mobile payment transfer information for providing the transfer verification for completion of a mobile payment transfer, wherein an audit trail is maintained. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248942 | RESONANT GAMING CHIP IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for a gaming chip identification system are disclosed. Briefly described, one embodiment comprises a plurality of gaming chips, each gaming chip operable to emit a respective unique electromagnetic signature in response to incident non-optical electromagnetic radiation, a computer-readable medium that stores information indicative of the electromagnetic signatures of at least a number of the plurality of gaming chips, and a processor-based system configured to verify that the electromagnetic signature from an interrogated gaming chip in an interrogation zone is a member of the plurality of gaming chips. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248943 | PRESENTING SEQUENCED SPONSORED CONTENT WITHIN AN ONLINE GAME - An online advertising method comprises presenting sequenced or tiered interactive promotional content to a player of a computer-implemented online game. The interactive promotional content comprises a sequence of sponsored interactions with the content for performance by the player, with at least one of the sequence of sponsored activities being a gated activity which is available to the player only if the player has performed a corresponding preceding activity in the sequence. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248944 | SYSTEM AND METHOD CONFIGURED TO UNLOCK CONTENT WITHIN A VIDEOGAME - A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different sets of content within which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with the content sets. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from content sets to content sets, performing objectives in the various content sets, and interacting with the players within those content sets. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248945 | WAGERING GAME HISTORY FEATURES - This description describes techniques for storing and utilizing wagering game histories. In one embodiment, a method for recording progress of a wagering game can include detecting a first event indicating a first activity of the wagering game. The method can also include storing the first event according to a first data format and detecting a second event indicating a second activity of the wagering game, wherein the second event includes random number information indicating a result of the wagering game. The method can also include encrypting the second event and storing the second event according to the first data format. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248946 | SPORTS COLLECTIBLES AND COMMODITIES GAME - A sports collectibles and commodities game is described that includes at least one generated image of a collectible item, wherein the generated image comprises an area that is strategically incomplete; and an interface that allows a player to describe, supplement or complete the image. Methods of playing a sports collectibles and commodities game are also disclosed that includes: connecting to the sports and commodities game through a website, webpage, application or “app”, social media interface or a combination thereof, selecting the player option, viewing at least one generated image of a collectible item, wherein the generated image comprises an area that is strategically incomplete; and using an interface that allows a player to describe, supplement or complete the image to provide at least one descriptive piece of information related to the generated image. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248947 | NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING GAME PROGRAM, AND GAME SYSTEM - A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a game program that causes a computer to execute the following processes: a reception process; a battle process; and a notification process. The reception process is for receiving a first operational input from a first player and a second operational input from a second player who is associated with the first player. The battle process is as follows: a battle between the first player and an opposing character starts based on the first operational input; a hit point parameter of the opposing character changes through the battle; an outcome of the battle is determined; a battle between the second player and the opposing character starts The notification process is for, before the outcome of the battle with the opposing character is determined in the battle process, notifying participation information to a third player. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248948 | SEQUENTIAL SELECTION OF MULTIPLE OBJECTS - A device may be configured to provide a user interface that supports sequential selection of objects displayed on a screen. As configured, the device may display a presentation of multiple objects, and the device may receive a user input that defines a path within the presentation of displayed objects. The device may then determine the sequential order of a selected subset of the displayed objects. Based on this sequential order, the device may select, initiate, and perform an action that is targeted at the selected subset of the objects. In the context of an action game, the user may trace the path through various enemies, and the device may select and perform the action based on the number of enemies, the type of enemies, or the order in which the enemies were selected. Selection and initiation of the action may begin while the user input is still being received. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248949 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING PLAYS OF A GAME UNTIL OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH ONE CHARACTERISTIC OUTNUMBER OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH ANOTHER CHARACTERISTIC BY A DESIGNATED QUANTITY - Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a gaming system and method providing plays of a game until outcomes associated with one characteristic outnumber outcomes associated with another characteristic by a designated quantity. In operation of one embodiment, the gaming system initiates a gaming session associated with a game. Each of a plurality of different potential outcomes of a play of the game is associated with at least one of a plurality of different characteristics. The gaming system provides plays of the game until a total quantity the outcomes of the plays of the game associated with one of the characteristics outnumber a total quantity of the outcomes of the plays of the game associated with another one of the characteristics by a designated quantity. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248950 | System and method of interaction for mobile devices - A system and method of interaction with one or more applications running on a mobile device. The system maps the visual output of one or more applications running on the mobile device onto one or more virtual surfaces located within a user defined coordinate system, the mobile device being within this coordinate system, the coordinate system being attach to an arbitrary scene. The system estimates the pose of the mobile device within the coordinate system and according to this pose displays an interactive view of the virtual surfaces. The displayed view enables interaction with the one or more applications running on the mobile device. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248951 | SPORTS GAME AND METHOD - In a preferred embodiment of the present invention there is provided games and methods which combine the features and benefits of fantasy gaming with survivor pool gaming. A preferred embodiment employs a user fantasy game roster comprising a plurality of real-world players from a professional sports league, selected from various available positions. Players may be selected by a user regardless of whether that same player was selected by another user. After players are successfully selected, a user is awarded points based on game events. Once a user selects a real-world player for a given game period, that player may not be selected again by that user for a restricted period of time, typically the remainder of the season. At the conclusion of each game period, the lowest tier of users is eliminated. The process is repeated until the final game period when a winner is selected. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248952 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR UTILIZING SMS WHILE RUNNING AN APPLICATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE CONTROLLING A VIEWER'S PARTICIPATION WITH A BROADCAST - An improved method of and system for participating in SMS-TV contests enables a user to utilize one or more applications to perform desired operations such as using the user interface to efficiently make selections to respond to a question in a contest, downloading SMS short codes, promoting contests within the application, storing a history of SMS-TV programs, enabling an alternate phone number to be submitted, utilizing user identification tags, disconnecting the application to receive an incoming call, verification, contacting a server to send an SMS message on the device's behalf and other operations. Some of the aforementioned operations are performed by the user specifically while others are automatically performed by a server to provide the user with the best service possible. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248953 | SYSTEM GAMING - A gaming system for displaying real-time pushed data of tournament scores is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of gaming machines connected to a network each having a display capable of presenting a game, wherein each gaming machine enables play of chat-based games. The system also includes a gaming server and a chat server that are connected to the network. The gaming server is in communication with the plurality of gaming machines via the network. The chat server pushes real-time tournament data to the first and second gaming machines for presenting tournament data and on the display to facilitate competition between the first and second gaming machines. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248954 | Service Controller For Servicing Wagering Game Machines - Methods and apparatus for servicing wagering game machines are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving, over a wagering game network, service information originating from a wagering game machine, wherein the wagering game machine is configured to receive a wager associated with a wagering game. The method can also include, based on the service information and a service plan associated with the wagering game machine, determining a service action. The method can also include performing the service action. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248955 | Service Controller For Servicing Wagering Game Machines - Methods and apparatus for servicing wagering game machines are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving, over a wagering game network, service information originating from a wagering game machine, wherein the wagering game machine is configured to receive a wager associated with a wagering game. The method can also include, based on the service information and a service plan associated with the wagering game machine, determining a service action. The method can also include performing the service action. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248956 | GAME DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD OF GAME DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - Provided is a game device capable of enabling a user to more readily perceive the rhythm of music when playing a game in which the player performs a game operation to the music. In the game configured so that the player performs the game operation to the music, based on reference timing data indicating a reference timing at which the player should perform the game operation, a game device indicates the reference timing to the player by moving a guide image on a game screen from a generation position to a target position while changing a direction of the guide image in accordance with a beat of the music. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248957 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING MOBILE COMMUNICATION CAPABILITY - An example portable electronic device includes a display; user controls; a camera for capturing images; wireless communication circuitry for mobile communication; memory; and a processing system for controlling the portable electronic device. The processing system controls the portable electronic device to permit composing of an outgoing message and to permit viewing of an incoming message. An image captured by the camera and displayed on the display is stored in memory in response to an input to the user controls. The wireless communication circuitry, under control of the processing system, transmits the outgoing message and receives the incoming message. The processing system controls the display to concurrently display content of the received message and a linear arrangement of icons. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248958 | OPERATION ELEMENT AND OPERATION DEVICE - An operation element ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140248959 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GAMING USING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A short-range wireless network is established by direct communication between wireless devices and wireless access points to permit gambling within a casino. The short communication range of the access points assures that the wireless device is in the casino. A gaming communication link is used to exchange game play data (e.g., betting, card dealing, etc.) between a gaming controller and one or more wireless devices. Game play may be conducted between a player and the house or between a plurality of payers. In one embodiment, all communication is routed between players using the gaming controller so that the house controls the transmission of all game play data. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248960 | GAME PLAY SKILL TRAINING - Embodiments of the present invention provide a library of video related to game play involving the use of particular objects. By observing game play of users in a game play environment, determinations may be made as to users who excel at the use of a particular object. Video of game play related to these users and a particular object may be created, cataloged, and stored for later use by users that lack proficiency with that object. By observing video of game players with particular skill as to an object, less skilled players may improve their game play thereby avoiding frustration with a game, which may lead to a loss of interest. Acquisition and proffering of video may be facilitated through the use of an analytics server or functional software module that observes game play and identifies players of particular skill or lack thereof. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248961 | DEAD RECKONING IN A GAMING ENVIRONMENT - Client position in a multi-client game is determined using dead reckoning. Clients send information to a server over a network. The server distributes this information to other clients. A client uses this information and dead reckoning to determine a character's position. The server may calculate the client's position using dead reckoning and send updates to clients when errors between actual and calculated positions exceed a threshold. Clients may calculate their position according to dead reckoning, and when an error between actual and calculated position exceeds a threshold, send updated information to other clients. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248962 | UDP BROADCAST FOR A USER INTERFACE IN A DOWNLOAD AND CONFIGURATION GAMING METHOD - A method for sending a notification message using a modified form of User Datagram Protocol (UDP) multicast notification system in a client-server architecture. The method includes: determining that the server wants to send a notification message, wherein the server is a Download and Configuration Management (DCM) engine; querying, via a UDP broadcast processor, a database for a list of clients that have registered for one or more types of notification; receiving a reply with the list of clients that have registered for the one or more types of notification; and sending a notification to the clients on the list. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248963 | METHOD, SYSTEM, SERVER AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR PREDICTION GAME - In a prediction game method, system en server, data are transmitted and received through a network between a server and a user terminal. Computer software is provided to store a plurality of event data items and corresponding status data items, indicating whether the corresponding event has taken place or not, each data item associated with an event. A plurality of event data items for future events are transmitted to a user identified by a user identification. At least one choice data item transmitted by the user is received, each choice data item relating to a corresponding event data item, and indicating whether the user predicts the future event indicated by the corresponding event data item to take place or not. Received choice data item are stored in association with the corresponding event data item and the user identification. When an event becomes a past event, the corresponding status data item is updated. Then, for each user, the stored choice data items are compared with the corresponding status data items of past events. If the stored choice data item corresponds to the status data item, a count associated with the user identification is incremented. The count is stored in association with the user identification, and the count is transmitted to the user. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248964 | Coil Design for Improved Rotational Performance - A coil for transmitting torque comprises a wire having a longitudinal axis and first and second longitudinal edges extending along the longitudinal axis, wherein the first longitudinal edge is formed with a first pattern and the second longitudinal edge is formed with a second pattern complementary to the first pattern, the first and second patterns being configured to interlock with one another when the wire is wound into a helical shape. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248965 | PARALLEL LINK MECHANISM, CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND LINK ACTUATOR - A parallel link mechanism includes proximal end side and distal end side link hubs, and three or more link mechanisms. Each link mechanism is a trinodal link mechanism including four revolute pairs, and includes proximal side and distal side end link members and an intermediate link member. In each revolute pair of the link mechanism, a pair of pair constituent members is connected to each other via a bearing. A shaft portion provided in one pair constituent member is fitted on an inner periphery of an inner ring of the bearing, and an annular inner face forming portion provided in the other pair constituent member is fitted on an outer periphery of the outer ring of the bearing. The shaft portion and the annular inner face forming portion define a sealing structure which regulates flow of a lubricant between inside and outside of the bearing. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248966 | UNIVERSAL JOINT - A universal joint includes a first rotating member, an annular connecting member, a pair of first connecting assemblies, a second rotating member, and a pair of second connecting assemblies. The annular connecting member is rotatably sleeved on the first rotating member, the connecting member defines a pair of first connecting holes at opposite sides and a pair of second connecting holes at opposite sides. The pair of first connecting assemblies respectively extends into the pair of first connecting holes to rotatably connect the first rotating member to the connecting member. The second rotating member is rotatably sleeved on the connecting member. The pair of second connecting assemblies respectively extends into the pair of second connecting holes to rotatably connect the second rotating member to the connecting member. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248967 | SPLINED GEARING - In a splined drive wherein the teeth of a male spline and the teeth of a female spline are interposed in driving relation, a plurality of friction inhibitors in a string interposed between at least some of said male splined teeth and said female splined teeth and stops disposed at either end of said string of friction inhibitors to limit longitudinal travel of the string, with springs, or other elastic devices, interposed between the string of friction inhibitors and stops to center the friction inhibitors between the stops. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248968 | THREADING TOOL - An object of improvement is a threading tool that includes multiple cutting edges | 2014-09-04 |
20140248969 | Golf Club Swing Training Apparatus - A golf club swing training apparatus designed to help golfers learn to selectively control a golf ball trajectory shape so that the ball is made to “bend” from right to left, or left to right. The apparatus is configured as an otherwise conventional golf club such as a driver, but wherein the shaft is spliced at a location along its length between the butt end and the head end. After removing a short piece of shaft to retain the overall length of the club, a slide mechanism is inserted to mate with the shaft's upper and lower portions. The slide mechanism permits limited transverse movement of the lower portion that is connected to the golf club head relative to the upper portion that includes the butt end or grip of the club. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248970 | SIMPLIFIED GOLF CLUB SWING TRAINING APPARATUS - A golf club swing training apparatus and a method for fabricating it are provided. The apparatus includes a golf club shaft and a slide mechanism. The shaft includes an upper portion and a lower portion that are spaced apart to form a gap there-between. The slide mechanism is inserted within this gap and is connected to the lower end of the upper shaft portion and the upper end of the lower shaft portion. The slide mechanism includes an upper connector, a sliding rail, a rail guide block, and a lower connector that are configured to permit a lateral shift of this lower portion relative to this upper portion during a swinging of the club. The method uses an axial alignment apparatus to maintain the elongated axis of the upper shaft portion in substantial alignment with the elongated axis of the lower shaft portion when the slide mechanism is being connected. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248971 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE FOR IMPROVING SET UP AND SWING PLANE OF A GOLF SWING - The present invention is a golf swing training aid having a takeaway bar, a spine angle alignment guide, a position “A” bar, and a hands placement guide. The takeaway bar may be connected adjacent an end of the spine alignment guide. The apparatus is adjustable, and is suitable for practicing with every club in the bag, from the driver to the putter to improve distance and consistency. The apparatus may be used on the ground or a mat at a driving range. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248972 | Method for improving "Striking" motion and device for teaching method - Apparatus of preferred embodiments of my invention is a training device aimed at developing correct and efficient movement of the body during striking or throwing action. It could be applied to any activity in which striking or throwing motion is required—tennis, golf, baseball, boxing etc. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248973 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT SYSTEM - A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The shaft sleeve is removably coupled to the club head. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features provide discrete orientations between the shaft and club head. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248974 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH IMPROVED AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS - A golf club head comprising an aerodynamic hosel is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the hosel has an upper portion and a swept transition portion which connects to the golf club head, and all points at which the swept transition portion contacts the club head are spaced rearwardly from a vertical face plane. In a further embodiment, both the upper portion and the swept transition portion comprise coaxial shaft receiving bores. In yet another embodiment, the swept transition portion of the hosel has a trailing edge that is truncated, or that has one or more surface discontinuities. In yet another embodiment, the swept transition portion has a height and a diameter, each of which is less than or equal to one inch. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248975 | CUSTOMIZABLE GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club having features that permit easy customization by consumers is disclosed herein. The golf club includes at least one weight port, at least one removable weight port insert, which may be a weight port ring or one or more weight port medallions, and at least one weight screw. The weight port of the golf club head preferably is non-circular and asymmetric. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248976 | CLUB HEAD WITH SOLE MASS ELEMENT AND RELATED METHOD - Some embodiments include a club head with sole mass element. Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248977 | IRON GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE - An iron type golf club head with improved performance is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses an iron type golf club head having a frontal face portion made out of a lightweight material that is separate and distinct from the material used to form the remaining body portion of the iron type golf club head. The thinner material allows the frontal face portion of the iron type golf club head to be made thinner, yielding improved performance characteristics such as a higher Coefficient of Restitution (COR) of greater than about 0.770 and a lower primary resonant frequency of less than about 5,000 Hertz. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248978 | MULTI-LAYER GOLF BALL - Golf balls consisting of a dual core and a dual cover are disclosed. The surface hardness of the outer core layer is greater than the material hardness of the inner cover layer, and is preferably 75 Shore C or greater. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248979 | SPORTS TRAINING SYSTEM - A method of operating a training device includes measuring a force applied to a training ball including an outer skin surrounding an inner bladder, determining if a force applied to the training ball decreases below a predetermined threshold, and indicating when the force applied to the training ball decreases below the predetermined threshold. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248980 | TAKRAW BALL - A takraw ball side strip ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140248981 | MOON GEAR AND SLED ARRANGEMENT FOR MULTIPLE WHOLE-INTEGER VIRTUAL CIRCLES - In one example, a transmission is provided that includes a sheave of selectively variable configuration, a driven member configured to engage the sheave, and a plurality of drive members configured for radial movement to selectively engage the driven member. The transmission may be operable in one or more of the following modes: traction mode, integer mode, I | 2014-09-04 |
20140248982 | MECHANISM FOR TRANSMITTING A ROTARY MOVEMENT WITH VARIABLE TRANSMISSION RATIO - A control mechanism ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140248983 | CHAIN GUIDE - The occupation space of a chain inside an engine room can be reduced, while the necessary strength, rigidity, and durability are maintained, the sheet thickness can be decreased, the number of production steps and material waste can be reduced, stress concentration and strains during bending and fixing can be reduced, load offset during fixing and loosening of bolts or the like can be prevented, the increase in vibrations and noise during the use can be prevented, the maintenance operation load can be reduced, and utility can be increased with a simple configuration. A chain guide is provided with a base member supporting a guide shoe. The base member has a base mounting portion and base wall portions formed to sandwich the guide shoe from both sides in a width direction. The guide shoe has a guide shoe mounting portion at a position apart from the base mounting portion in the chain running direction. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248984 | Electrically Variable Transmission For A Hybrid Vehicle Using Flywheel Kinetic Energy Recovery - An electrically variable transmission for a hybrid vehicle includes a pair of drive wheels each driven by a final drive gear/differential mechanism. A planetary differential gear set including a plurality of components provides drive torque to the final drive gear/differential mechanism. A first motor generator is drivingly connected to a first component of the plurality of components of the planetary differential gear set. A second motor generator is drivingly connected to a second component of the plurality of components of the planetary differential gear set. A flywheel is drivingly connected to the planetary differential gear set by a reduction gear. A first brake is connected to one of the plurality of components of the planetary differential gear set. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248985 | HYBRID VEHICLE WITH FLYWHEEL AND ELECTRIC KINETIC ENERGY SYSTEM - A hybrid vehicle includes an engine drivingly connected to a first pair of drive wheels by a transmission. A first motor generator is coupled to the engine to provide drive torque to the transmission for driving the first pair of drive wheels. A second motor generator is drivingly connected to a flywheel by a planetary gear system. The planetary gear system is connected to a second pair of drive wheels. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248986 | HYDRO-MECHANICAL CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR PRODUCING HIGH TORQUE OUTPUT - A hydro-mechanical continuously variable transmission for producing high torque output is provided. One transmission includes an engine drive shaft driven by an engine and a planetary gear unit driven by power from the engine and to provide power to drive a transmission output shaft. The transmission also includes a hydrostatic drive unit driven by power from the engine and to drive a primary hydrostatic drive shaft. The transmission includes an engine clutch to be driven by the engine and to drive an input sun gear of the planetary gear unit while engaged. The transmission includes a secondary hydrostatic drive shaft driven by the primary hydrostatic drive shaft and to drive a ring gear of the planetary gear unit. The transmission includes a hydrostatic output clutch driven by the secondary hydrostatic drive shaft and to provide power to drive an output sun gear of the planetary gear unit while engaged. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248987 | PLANETARY TRANSMISSION - The invention relates to a planetary transmission for a hybrid drive of a motor vehicle, having three coupled planetary gear sets, having numerous shift elements, and having at least one electric machine, to which a shaft inside the transmission is allocated, wherein, with a first planetary gear set, the ring gear can be connected to a component permanently attached to the housing, and the planet carrier is connected in a driving manner to the ring gear of a second planetary gear set, wherein, with the second planetary gear set, the planet carrier is connected to the ring gear of a third planetary gear set, and the sun gear can be powered by a transmission input shaft, and wherein, with the third planetary gear set, the planet carrier is connected to a transmission output shaft. In order that the planetary transmission has a compact structure and is cost-effective in terms of its production, and is efficient in terms the operation thereof, it is provided that the sun gear of the first planetary gear set is connected to the component permanently attached to the housing, and that the sun gear of the third planetary gear set can be connected to the component permanently attached to the housing and to the ring gear of the first planetary gear set. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248988 | INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, METHODS, ASSEMBLIES, SUBASSEMBLIES, AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for infinitely variable transmissions (IVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of an IVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a carrier member configured to have a number of radially offset slots. Various inventive carrier members and carrier drivers can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of an IVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In one embodiment, the carrier member is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a carrier member is operably coupled to a carrier driver. In some embodiments, the carrier member is configured to couple to a source of rotational power. Among other things, shift control interfaces for an IVT are disclosed. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248989 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH A SERIES DISCONNECT CLUTCH - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. One of the plurality of torque transmitting devices is an integrated friction launch clutch. A disconnect clutch is in series relationship with the launch clutch and is configured to disconnect the launch clutch from at least one of the plurality of planetary gear sets. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes actuatable in combinations of two to establish at least ten forward gear ratios and one reverse gear ratio. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248990 | CONTINUOUS VARIABLE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND USE THEREOF - The invention provides a continuously variable transmission (CVT) system comprising a transmission means, connected to an input shaft and comprising at least a driving gear capable of rotating around its center, said center capable of rotating around a center of a virtual trajectory; a gear ring, engaged with said driving gear, capable of eccentrically rotating around said center of said virtual trajectory; a blocking means, engaged with said gear ring, comprising a set of blocking elements adopted to block the rotation of said gear ring and which elements are suitable to move; and an output shaft, connected with said driving gear. The invention further provides the use of such a CVT system in large vehicles and windmills. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248991 | HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A control device for a hybrid vehicle is provided with an electrically controlled differential portion which has a differential mechanism configured to distribute a drive force of an engine to a first electric motor and an output rotary element, and a second electric motor operatively connected to said output rotary element, and a differential state of the differential mechanism being controlled by a feedback control of an operating state of said first electric motor on the basis of an operating speed of said second electric motor, the control device comprising: a change degree reduction control portion configured to reduce a degree of change of the operating state of said first electric motor in said feedback control where an output torque of said second electric motor is held within a torque zone predetermined as a range of the output torque of said second electric motor, as compared with a degree of change where the output torque of said second electric motor is outside said torque zone, said torque zone ranging from a torque value of zero to a torque value close to zero. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248992 | ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE SYSTEM - An electrified engine accessory drive (EEAD) system is provided that replaces the front engine accessory drive (FEAD) components (e.g., a/c compressor, air brake compressor; power steering pump, etc.) on vehicles, such as heavy duty trucks. Using such an EEAD system aims to reduce parasitic losses induced on a conventional engine by the front engine accessory drive (FEAD) while providing additional benefits, such as engine off vehicle and/or system operation. The EEAD systems may also be used in lieu of rear-end accessory drives and other accessory drives powering multiple accessories from a common driveshaft. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248993 | HYBRID VEHICLE - A hybrid vehicle includes a combustion engine ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140248994 | FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - In a four-wheel drive vehicle, a first transaxle is disposed on one of front and rear sides of a power unit so as to be drivingly connected to one of front and rear ends of a transmission output shaft of the power unit. A second transaxle is disposed on the other of the front and rear sides of the power unit. A clutch-brake unit includes a clutch and a parking brake. An input shaft of the second transaxle is divided in the clutch-brake unit into upstream and downstream divisional shafts. The upstream divisional shaft is drivingly connected to the other of the front and rear ends of the transmission output shaft. The downstream divisional shaft is drivingly connected to right and left second drive wheels carried by the second transaxle. The clutch is interposed between the upstream and downstream divisional shafts. The parking brake is disposed on the upstream divisional shaft. When the parking brake is shifted to a braking state, the clutch having been disengaged is automatically engaged. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248995 | MULTI-STROKE VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT ENGINE - A vehicle propulsion system and method of operation are presented. As one example, cylinder deactivation and transitioning from four to two strokes is coordinated with transmission shifting to improve vehicle response. Additionally, it is possible to reduce transitions in operating modes to improve drive feel. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248996 | EXERCISE RECORDATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - An exercise reporting and maintenance system contains a device including a memory with a management application installed thereon. The application is configured to process a sensor signal including a total weight and movement speed, analyze the sensor signal by inputting the total weight and the movement speed into a monitoring heuristic to generate an output, and automatically transmit the output in real-time to be presented by a display system. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248997 | Trampoline Enclosure With a Self Closing Door - A trampoline enclosure formed from a material such as a netting has a door opening for entry into and exit from the trampoline enclosure and a fold down door panel with at least one resilient member acting to bias the door panel to return the door panel to a closed position from a folded down open position. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248998 | EXERCISE ASSEMBLIES HAVING FOOT PEDAL MEMBERS THAT ARE MOVABLE ALONG USER DEFINED PATHS - An exercise assembly comprises a frame and elongated foot pedal members that are each movable along user-defined paths of differing dimensions. Each foot pedal member has a from portion and a rear portion. Footpads are disposed on the rear portion of one of the pair of foot pedal members. Elongated coupler arms have a lower portion and an upper portion that is pivotally connected to the frame. Crank members have a first portion that is pivotally connected to the front portion of one of the pan of foot pedal members and have a second portion that is pivotally connected to the lower portion of one of the pair of coupler arms, such that each crank member is rotatable in a circular path. Elongated rocker arms have a lower portion that is pivotally connected to one of the pair of foot pedal members in between the foot pad and the crank member and have an upper portion that is pivotally connected to the frame. | 2014-09-04 |
20140248999 | EXERCISE ASSEMBLIES HAVING LINEAR MOTION SYNCHRONIZING MECHANISM - An exercise assembly comprises elongated first and second rocker arms that pivot with respect to each other in a scissors-like motion about a first pivot axis. A slider has a slider body that slides along a linear axis extending through and perpendicular to the first pivot axis. A linkage pivotally couples the first and second rocker arms to the slider body. Pivoting the first and second rocker arms with respect to each other causes the slider body to slide in a first direction along the linear axis. Opposite pivoting of the first and second rocker arms with respect to each other causes the slider body to slide in an opposite, second direction along the linear axis. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249000 | Exercise Assemblies Having Crank Members with Limited Rotation - An exercise assembly has a frame, a pair of elongated foot pedal members, a pair of elongated coupler arms, a pair of crank members, a pair of elongated rocker arms, and a front cross-shaft. The pair of foot pedal members are each movable along user-defined paths of different dimensions. Each crank member is rotatable in a circular path and is freely rotatable along the circular path in a first direction and restrained from rotation along the circular path in a second, opposite direction. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249001 | Dynamic Free Weights - The invention consists in a set of dynamic-free-weights with a theta shape ranging from 3 lbs to 20 lbs. The shape and weights are optimal to perform dynamic-functional movements safely and efficiently, the appearance of the set is refreshing, colorful and innovating. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249002 | LIQUID-CONTAINING WEIGHTED DEVICE SUITABLE FOR USE IN FITNESS, TRAINING, CONDITIONING AND/OR REHABILITATION - Liquid-containing weighted device usable on land and/or in water and suitable for use in fitness, training, conditioning and/or rehabilitation. According to one embodiment, the device may include a closed receptacle, at least a portion of which may be transparent or translucent to permit a user to view its contents. The receptacle may be partially filled with a mixture of a liquid, such as water, and one or more insoluble solid materials, such as glitter and/or gravel. The mixture, when in motion, creates an inertia that provides an undertow reaction to assist with reverse movements to reduce or to eliminate kinetic joint load. In addition, as the mixture is in motion, the gravel scrapes against the inner surface of the receptacle, thereby enabling the device to create a rhythmic sound when being used, which may enhance its usability when a user is exercising to music. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249003 | WATER RESISTANCE UPPER BODY RECIPROCATING EXERCISER - An upper body reciprocating exerciser includes a frame having a post. A cam is connected to the post and has a guide slot which is cooperated with a piston rod of a cylinder. An enclosed loop pipe is connected to outside of the cylinder and includes two sets of a check valve and an adjustable control valve. The loop pipe communicates with a space in the cylinder. The check valves and the adjustable control valves control fluid in the cylinder to adjust the resistance force when a user pulls a pull unit, so that the user's bones and muscles are exercised properly. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249004 | Exercise Aid - An exercise device is disclosed which is more effective and efficient than the traditional sit-up, but does not include the inherent negative side effects. Moreover, the present invention is intuitive to use, will have increased efficiency, and can be used in a variety of ways. The exercise device is made of a plurality of components, including: a pair of tube housings, a plurality of compression mechanism, a plurality of height-adjustment mechanisms, a width-adjustment mechanism, and a plurality of grips. These components work in conjunction to form an abdominal exercise machine that is more safe and efficient than traditional abdominal exercises. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249005 | Stabilizing Polymers to Control Passive Leaking of Functional Materials From Delivery Members - A delivery member for use in an image forming apparatus. The delivery member has a support member and a first layer disposed on the support member. The first layer includes a cross-linked elastomeric matrix, a stabilizing polymer comprising a polysiloxane backbone, and a functional material. Coating mixtures for preparing such delivery members having a first layer. Image forming apparatuses containing such delivery members. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249006 | PAINT ROLLER END CAP - A paint roller end cap for use with paint roller covers to keep a minimum spacing between the end of the paint roller cover and an adjacent surface to a painting surface. The end cap is configured for removable attachment to an exposed end of the paint roller cover. The end cap is either an annular ring for snug fit attachment to an end plug in the roller cover or a flat disk and stem for snug fit insertion into a central tube on the roller cover. The end cap includes one of a plurality of rib, a plurality of grooves, or a protruding disk to provide the minimum spacing from the adjacent surface. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249007 | THERMOFORMING PACKING MACHINE - A thermo-forming packaging machine having a machine frame and a film advance device for gripping one side of a film web and for transporting the film web through one or more workstations in the thermo-forming packaging machine The film advance device may be provided only on one side of the machine frame allowing the present packaging machine to utilize packaging film webs of different widths. The thermo-forming packaging machine may also include an alignment device to align an edge of the packaging film with the film advance device. The thermo-forming packaging machine may also include one or more counter supports to prevent the film from being displaced by a forming tool lower part of the forming station. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249008 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FORMING REINFORCED POLYGONAL CONTAINERS - A machine for forming a container from a blank of sheet material includes a forming station and a compression station. The forming station is configured to form a reinforcing corner assembly from first and second reinforcing panels extending from an end panel of the blank. The compression station is configured to rotate side panels and end panels of the blank to be substantially perpendicular to a bottom panel of the blank. The compression station includes a plurality of plows at least partially defining a plunger opening, and a plunger vertically movable through the plunger opening. The plurality of plows are configured to rotate the side panels and the end panels towards the interior surface of the bottom panel. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249009 | BAG AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BAG - A method of making a bag by engaging an inverted zipper assembly with a first panel of a polymeric tube, bonding the first panel and the zipper assembly to form a seal therebetween, folding over a stepped end of the tube onto the zipper assembly; and bonding the stepped end and the zipper assembly to form a seal therebetween. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249010 | MACHINE FOR MAKING ABSORBENT SANITARY ARTICLES - A machine for making absorbent sanitary articles includes a feed conveyor on which a continuous web of material for making the articles is advanced along a feed line in a first direction. A forming and application unit forms and applies by which at least one pair of accessory elements for each article and includes a device for feeding a continuous succession of accessory elements and a conveying unit. The conveying unit includes a conveyor roller for the continuous succession of accessory elements, and a separating device defined by a first and a second spacer roller which are substantially tangent to the conveyor roller at a first and a second pickup station, respectively. The first and the second spacer roller have retaining and alternate movement devices including respective pickup pads which are slidable along a second direction and which are driven by a respective linear electric motor. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249011 | Method and System for Purifying Pyrolysis Oil - A method for clarifying pyrolysis oil includes at least the following steps: (a) at least clarifying the pyrolysis oil in a centrifuge; and (b) before and/or during the clarification according to step (a), heating the pyrolysis oil in order to reduce the viscosity of the pyrolysis oil. A system is provided for clarifying pyrolysis oil according to the method. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249012 | Separator Having a Lubrication System for a Short Spindle Drive - A separator including a rotatable centrifugal drum having a vertical axis of rotation and an inflow line for a material to be processed by the separator. Also included is a drive spindle for the drum rotatably mounted via a mounting to a housing supported elastically on a machine stand section. A drive device includes an electric drive motor having a stator and a rotor which is aligned with the drive spindle. A lubricant system is configured to lubricate the mounting and the lubricant system includes a lubricant circuit to convey lubricant and has a lubricant collecting container. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249013 | CENTRIFUGE APPARATUS - The invention relates to centrifuge apparatus of a type which is typically, although not necessarily exclusively, for use in counter current chromatography in which substances are caused to partition between two phases in a column typically in the form of a helix or spiral. The apparatus includes leads which connect the inlet and outlet conduits to a column which is moved by the apparatus and in accordance with the invention the leads are constrained within a sheath which includes a lubricant to allow lubrication of the same while the apparatus is in use and thereby increase the longevity of the apparatus. The opposing ends of the leads can also be constrained in terms of movement with, at one end of the leads being fully constrained and the opposing end the leads being constrained in terms of rotational movement. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249014 | DARK NEUTRAL GRAY GLASS COMPOSITION WITH LOW TRANSMITTANCE, AND GLASS FORMED THEREFROM - The present invention relates to a dark neutral gray glass composition with a low transmittance, and a glass formed therefrom, and more specifically, to a dark neutral gray glass composition with a low transmittance and a low color purity, wherein an appropriate amount of Fe | 2014-09-04 |
20140249015 | Bismuth-Based Glass Composition - A bismuth-based glass composition according to the present invention contains Bi | 2014-09-04 |
20140249016 | LITHIUM DISILICATE GLASS-CERAMIC, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to glass-ceramics based on the lithium silicate system which can be mechanically machined easily in an intermediate step of crystallisation and, after complete crystallisation, represent a very strong, highly-translucent and chemically-stable glass-ceramic. Likewise, the invention relates to a method for the production of these glass-ceramics. The glass-ceramics according to the invention are used as dental material. | 2014-09-04 |
20140249017 | GLASS WITH IMPROVED PITCH STABILITY - Described herein are alkali-free, boroalumino silicate glasses exhibiting desirable physical and chemical properties for use as substrates in flat panel display devices, such as, active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) and active matrix organic light emitting diode displays (AMOLEDs). In accordance with certain of its aspects, the glasses possess excellent compaction and stress relaxation properties. | 2014-09-04 |