36th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140245916 | Systems and Methods for Dicharging Electrical Energy - Systems and methods presented herein provide for igniting or disabling explosive devices through the generation of strong electrical fields and/or the discharge of electrical energy. In one embodiment, a remotely controlled vehicle is provided to remotely detonate or disable improvised explosive devices. The vehicle may contain a high-voltage power supply powering a Tesla coil. The secondary coil of the Tesla coil is attached to an electrode that is swept across an area where an explosive device may be present. The strong electric field around the electrode may induce current within an explosive device or wires connected thereto resulting in the explosive device being ignited or disabled. Discharges from the electrode may directly ignite explosive material or disable detonation control circuitry. The electrode may be located distal to the vehicle and the vehicle itself may be hardened to enhance survivability in the event of an explosion in proximity to the electrode. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245917 | PYROTECHNIC TIME DELAY ELEMENT - A pyrotechnic time delay element which includes a casing made from a plastics material, a pyrotechnic composition inside the volume, a membrane inside the volume against one end of the pyrotechnic composition and a primary explosive inside the volume on an opposing side of the membrane. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245918 | RING AIRFOIL GLIDER WITH AUGMENTED STABILITY - In one embodiment, a less lethal munition including a ring airfoil projectile. The flight trajectory of the projectile has increased accuracy resulting from the aerodynamic stabilization of the projectile. In some embodiments, the projectile is both aerodynamically stabilized and spin stabilized. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245919 | INFLATOR, MODULE INCLUDING AN INFLATOR, VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A VEHICLE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM - A vehicle safety system includes a module including an airbag and an inflator. The inflator includes a housing ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140245920 | FILTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENGINE AIR INTAKE - There is provided a method of filtration for a rail vehicle or other off-highway powered system. The method includes determining a filter load of a primary filtration system to an air intake of an engine. The method also includes determining that the filter load exceeds a specified threshold. Additionally, the method includes de-activating the primary filtration system. The method further includes activating a secondary filtration system to the engine. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245921 | FITTINGS FOR RAILROAD CAR TRUCK - A rail road freight car truck has a truck bolster and a pair of side frames, the truck bolster being mounted transversely relative to the side frames. The mounting interface between the ends of the axles and the sideframe pedestals allows lateral rocking motion of the sideframes in the manner of a swing motion truck. The lateral swinging motion is combined with a longitudinal self steering capability. The self steering capability may be obtained by use of a longitudinally oriented rocker that may tend to permit resistance to deflection that is proportional to the weight carried across the interface. The truck may have auxiliary centering elements mounted in the pedestal seats, and those auxiliary centering elements may be made of resilient elastomeric material. The truck may also have friction dampers that have a disinclination to stick-slip behavior. The friction dampers may be provided with brake linings, or similar features, on the face engaging the sideframe columns, on the slope face, or both. The friction dampers may operate to yield upward and downward friction forces that are not overly unequal. The friction dampers may be mounted in a four-cornered arrangement at each end of the truck bolster. The spring groups may include sub-groups of springs of different heights. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245922 | COLLISION ENERGY ABSORPTION COLUMN AND RAILROAD VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH THE COLLISION ENERGY ABSORPTION COLUMN - A collision energy absorption column is provided on an end side of a railroad vehicle structure and extends from an end beam toward a roof structure. The collision energy absorption column includes a metal outer member having a transverse cross section of a channel shape, and an inner member made of reinforced plastic provided along an inner circumference of the outer member and extending in parallel with the outer member. The outer member is configured by joining two column halves extending along a column axis after arranging the two column halves are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the column axis of the outer member. The joined part of the column halves extends along the column axis. The outer member is coupled to the end beam and roof by a fastener. The inner member extends between the end beam and a part of the roof structure, excluding the fastening parts. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245923 | POLYPEPTIDE SOLUTION, ARTIFICIAL POLYPEPTIDE FIBER PRODUCTION METHOD AND POLYPEPTIDE PURIFICATION METHOD USING SAME - A polypeptide solution of the present invention is a polypeptide solution in which a polypeptide derived from natural spider silk proteins is dissolved in a solvent. The solvent contains at least one selected from the following (i)-(iii): (i) DMSO; (ii) DMSO with an inorganic salt; and (iii) DMF with an inorganic salt. Further, in the present invention, an artificial polypeptide fiber is obtained by: using the polypeptide solution as a dope solution; and extruding the dope solution from a spinneret into a desolvation bath so as to eliminate the solvent from the dope solution and form a fiber to produce an undrawn yarn. Moreover, in the present invention, a polypeptide is purified by subjecting the polypeptide solution to heat treatment and thereafter removing an undissolved substance therefrom. Thus, the present invention provides the polypeptide solution whose solute has high solubility and solvent itself is low cost, and that allows dissolution at high temperatures and has high safety: a method for producing an artificial polypeptide fiber: and a method for purifying a polypeptide. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245924 | METHOD FOR PROTECTING SURFACES - The invention relates to a method for the protection of surfaces against damage by applying a protective layer, wherein said surface is brought into contact with an aqueous polysaccharide solution having gelatinizing properties. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245925 | MIX COMPOSITION DETERMINATION METHOD OF COARSE GRADED HIGH MODULUS ASPHALT CONCRETE WITH SKELETON EMBEDDED STRUCTURE - The invention relates to ‘mix composition determination method of coarse graded high modulus asphalt concrete with skeleton embedded structure’, which belongs to the road engineering design field. The invention use low labeled hard asphalt AH-30# with penetration degree no greater than 30 (0.1 mm); the nominal maximum aggregate size no smaller than 26.5 mm; building mineral aggregate gradation of the mix by the idea of course aggregate gap gradation; using gradation design method of asphalt mixture based on closest compact condition to select the optimal oil-stone ratio. The concrete invented is technology reliable and economy reasonable which has good anti-deformation capacity and carrying capacity, and the high temperature stability is obviously improved, at the same time the mechanics performance of the asphalt mixture is improved, the strength of this new asphalt mixture is more than 50% higher than that of common asphalt mixture, its dynamic complex modulus is 30% higher than that of similar foreign products, which has very excellent road performance. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245926 | TREATMENT SOLUTION FOR INSULATION COATING FOR GRAIN-ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEETS - A treatment solution for an insulation coating of grain-oriented electrical steel sheets includes at least one selected from phosphates of Mg, Ca, Ba, Sr, Zn, Al and Mn; colloidal silica in a proportion of 0.5 to 10 mol in terms of SiO | 2014-09-04 |
20140245927 | HIGHLY LOADED CONCENTRATE PELLETS AND PREPARATION OF THE SAME - A highly loaded concentrate pellet composition includes an active ingredient in a concentration of at least about 60% by weight, and a low molecular weight binder in a concentration of up to about 35% by weight. The active ingredient is evenly dispersed in the binder. The binder has a melting point that permits the composition to melt under shear in an extruder. The binder is non-metallocene and non-stearic. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245928 | O/W Wax Dispersions and Gypsum Products Obtainable From These - The invention relates to O/W wax dispersions based on water, an emulsifier and a wax phase containing predominantly aliphatic hydrocarbons and polar compounds having chain lengths of at least 18 carbon atoms, and also plaster compositions comprising the O/W wax dispersion, and the use of the O/W wax dispersion. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245929 | SURFACTANTS - A particulate material for the production of a cement foam which material includes particles including, attached to the particle surface, a surfactant which renders the particles hydrophilic, the surfactant including a moiety which is hydrolysable under alkaline conditions, which surfactant, after loss of the moiety by alkaline hydrolysis, renders the particles partially hydrophobic. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245930 | SOLIDIFYING SLUDGE - Embodiments provided herein relate to removing liquid from soil or other moisture rich media. In some embodiments, a method for solidifying sludge is provided and involves providing a sludge, fluidizing the sludge to form a fluidized sludge, adding a gelling agent to the fluidized sludge in an amount sufficient to form a slurry, and adding a dewatering agent to the slurry in an amount sufficient to dewater the slurry, thereby solidifying the sludge. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245931 | Treatment of fly ash contaminated with activated carbon - Fly ash contaminated with activated carbon is treated to neutralize the activated carbon by placing the contaminated fly ash in a rotary mill and introducing ozone. The result is that entrained air in concrete made from activated fly ash will contain greater than 4 percent entrained air. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245932 | DISPATCH DESK WITH FOCAL LENGTH ADJUSTABILITY - An ergonomic workstation ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140245933 | Mobile Under-bed Storage Platform - The invention is a wheeled device that provides a base to place all items stored underneath a bed. It enables the user to: 1) fully utilize the entire space underneath their bed. 2) Organize their items in a manner of their choosing (i.e. storage containers) and quickly access those items. 3) Prevent damage to stored items as it provides a “moveable” floor (i.e. no dragging items across floor). | 2014-09-04 |
20140245934 | HANDGUN MINI-VAULT - The present invention provides a system and method for firearm storage; and more particularly, a safe and secure handgun mini-vault apparatus for a loaded handgun that allows an authorized user rapid, unobstructed and effortless access to the handgun. The handgun mini-vault system of the present invention not only provides for relative ease of assembly and aesthetically appealing appearance, it also permits access to the handgun without the need to manually manipulate a locking device. The locking system of the present invention utilizes RFID technology to allow authorized users to open the mini-vault by simply waiving an RFID chip in proximity to the mini-vault interrogator. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245935 | Furnace with Refractory Bricks that Define Cooling Channels for Gaseous Media - A furnace is provided suitable for metallurgical processes, comprising at least one section comprised of refractory bricks with an outer shell plate adjacent to the refractory bricks, including exterior bricks whose external faces adjacent the shell plate define gaseous media cooling channels extending along the exterior of the refractory bricks between them and the shell plate. The furnace further comprises cooling plates within the cooling channels and joints between the successive courses of bricks. Advantageously, the conductivity of the cooling plates is at least 5 times the conductivity of the refractory lining into which it is inserted. Suitable materials include copper and copper-based alloys, brasses, bronzes, cast irons, aluminum alloys, silver, high-temperature steels, refractory metals and their alloys, graphite, silicon carbide, and aluminum nitride. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245936 | METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF MERCURY FROM FLUE GAS - Methods and systems for reducing mercury emissions are provided herein. The methods, generally, include the steps of burning a heavy metal containing fuel source and introducing sorbent materials and introducing one or more halogen compounds into the combustion chamber and/or exhaust stream to remove the heavy metal. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245937 | ROTARY HOOK WITH BOBBIN CASE FOR A LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE INCLUDING MEANS TO REDUCE THE PLAYS BETWEEN BOBBIN CASE AND BASKET AND TO REDUCE THE NOISIE THEREOF - A rotary hook ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140245938 | LOOPER MODULE FOR TUFTING CHAIN-STITCH FABRICS - A looper module for tufting machines in which loop pile tufts of yarns are formed in a backing material in a chained stitch formation includes a module body in which a series of looper assemblies are received. The module body generally includes a series of slotted openings in which the looper assemblies are received, and further can include a looper support section that projects upwardly from the module body and includes a series of slotted openings formed in spaced series therealong. The looper assembly generally includes a primary looper, having a loop pile looper portion and a pattern looper portion. First and second transfer loopers are attached to the body of the primary looper. Each of the transfer loopers generally includes a throat portion that generally extends along and inwardly toward a throat of the loop pile looper portion of the primary looper. One of the transfer loopers further can be configured so as to be movable toward and away from the primary looper and the other transfer looper as needles carrying the yarns pass therebetween for the engagement and pick-up of yarns from the needles to form tufts of yarns in the backing material. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245939 | SWINGING MOTION REDUCING APPARATUS AND SHIP USING THE SAME - A swinging motion reducing apparatus includes a flywheel | 2014-09-04 |
20140245940 | Movable Floating Moorage - A movable floating moorage including a set of n parallel floating booms, each comprising a main pontoon and secondary pontoons extending in a transverse direction. Some of the secondary pontoons are in register with one another in two adjacent booms and are adapted to bear on one another in the transverse direction. The moorage includes two series of n+1 lines actuated by winches and including, for each boom, two lines extending from this boom in two opposite ways in the transverse direction and connected respectively, either to an adjacent floating boom, or to a fixed anchorage. The booms are connected together and to any fixed support solely by these two series of lines. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245941 | ARRANGEMENT OF FLOATING PLATFORMS - An arrangement of floating platforms is provided, including (a) an anchored main platform and (b) one or more outer platforms, each of which being connected to the main platform by at least one connection element. One or more of the main and/or outer platforms are rotatable about a vertical axis by drive units which are fixed thereon. Marine engines having a propeller propulsion system are provided as drive units on the main platform and/or the outer platforms. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245942 | Underwater Vehicle having an Optical Beam Operating System - An underwater vehicle includes an optical beam operating system having a radiation generator, a radiation emission device, and a radiation transmission device connecting the radiation generator to the radiation emission device. The radiation generator is provided on or in the underwater vehicle. The radiation emission device can be brought to the water surface by the underwater vehicle. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245943 | CONVERTIBLE INFLATABLE BOAT WITH STAND UP PADDLEBOARD - An inflatable shallow draft fishing boat having a removable, inflatable paddleboard floor that provides stable flotation for at least two standing adults, the boat also including an adjustable, detachable rowing frame. The boat can be maneuvered and propelled by oars, a push pole or a small motor. The detachable rowing frame may hold a cooler seat and may also serve as an elevated push poling platform. The rowing frame allows the rower to switch his rowing position from facing the stern (for best speed) or face the bow (for better visibility when searching for fish). The paddleboard floor may be held in place by frictional engagement when the boat and the paddleboard are inflated; alternatively, the paddleboard may be removed and function independently as a stand-up paddleboard that can be used for fishing, swimming, or similar recreational water sports. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245944 | LOCKABLE MOUNTING SYSTEM - A lockable mounting system comprising a cylindrical mount having a pair of radially extending flanges and a tubular collar with a cooperatively shaped recess located on an inner surface to engage with the flanges of the mount. In use, the collar is inserted over the mount such that that the recess is able to pass over the flanges when they are rotationally aligned. The collar is prevented from becoming detached from the mount when the recess and flanges are rotationally misaligned. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245945 | SIC SINGLE CRYSTAL MANUFACTURING METHOD - Provided is a SiC single crystal manufacturing method whereby growing speed improvement required to have high productivity can be achieved, while maintaining flat growth in which uniform single crystal growth can be continued at the time of growing a SiC single crystal using a solution method. In this SiC single crystal manufacturing method, a SiC single crystal is grown in a crucible from a Si solution containing C. The SiC single crystal manufacturing method is characterized in alternately repeating: a high supersaturation degree growing period, in which the growth is promoted by maintaining the supersaturation degree of C in the Si solution higher than an upper limit critical value at which flat growth can be maintained, said supersaturation degree being at a growing interface between the Si solution and a SiC single crystal being grown; and a low supersaturation degree growing period, in which the growth is promoted by maintaining the supersaturation degree lower than the critical value. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245946 | Synthesis and Transfer of Transition Metal Disulfide Layers on Diverse Surfaces - Aromatic molecules are seeded on a surface of a growth substrate; and a layer (e.g., a monolayer) of a metal dichalcogenide is grown via chemical vapor deposition on the growth substrate surface seeded with aromatic molecules. The seeded aromatic molecules are contacted with a solvent that releases the metal dichalcogenide layer from the growth substrate. The metal dichalcogenide layer can be released with an adhered transfer medium and can be deposited on a target substrate. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245947 | METHODS OF PRODUCING LARGE GRAIN OR SINGLE CRYSTAL FILMS - Highly textured [111] oriented films such as MgO crystalline films are deposited by e-beam evaporation on ordinary soda-lime glass. Semiconductor films such as silicon can be deposited on these MgO films using eutectics at temperatures below the softening point of ordinary glass and having extremely high textured and strong [111] orientation. The invention may be used for efficient and cost effective solar cells, displays, etc. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245948 | METHOD TO PROVIDE A PATTERNED ORIENTATION TEMPLATE FOR A SELF-ASSEMBLABLE POLYMER - A graphoepitaxy template to align a self-assembled block polymer adapted to self-assemble into a 2-D array having parallel rows of discontinuous first domains extending parallel to a first axis, mutually spaced along an orthogonal second axis, and separated by a continuous second domain. The graphoepitaxy template has first and second substantially parallel side walls extending parallel to and defining the first axis and mutually spaced along the second axis to provide a compartment to hold at least one row of discontinuous first domains of the self-assembled block copolymer on the substrate between and parallel to the side walls, and separated therefrom by a continuous second domain. The compartment has a graphoepitaxial nucleation feature arranged to locate at least one of the discontinuous first domains at a specific position within the compartment. Methods for forming the graphoepitaxy template and its use for device lithography are also disclosed. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245949 | FILM FORMING DEVICE FOR SOLAR CELL - A film forming device for a solar cell includes a chamber including a body configured to receive a substrate, the chamber defining a hollow portion, a heating device at the hollow portion, and a heat insulating member for surrounding the substrate and the heating device. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245950 | Apparatus and method for non-contact manipulation, conditioning, shaping and drying of surfaces - Non-contact method and apparatus for Drying, Conditioning, Shaping and Manipulating of sheet fed Media. These functions are performed either on one side, or simultaneously or delayed one from the other on both sides, of the Media. For Drying, the energy applied is minimized to that necessary to supply latent heat of vaporization permitting use in, for example, low cost printers. No friction is introduced in the transport path enabling high speed, reliable Media transport. A region is established between Media and Platen wherein heat, support, and chemical or other processing may occur in a controlled way. Relatively few, inexpensive, and small parts are needed lowering the cost, energy, and space requirements for performing the various functions allowing for new applications in many fields. Media is supported a specific distance from a Platen by a balance of Fluid forces. The Media and the Platen bound a region in which forced convection greatly enhances process rates otherwise be limited by diffusion. The method and apparatus described is particularly suitable for high speed, low cost, inkjet printing. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245951 | ELECTROSTATIC COATING APPARATUS - A current detection resistor is connected between an output terminal of a high voltage generator and an air motor. A coater current detector detects a coater current supplied to a coater based on a potential difference taking place on both terminals of the current detection resistor. The high-voltage control device serves to discriminate based on the coater current detected by the coater current detector whether the coater is caused to be close to a coating object. When it is discriminated that the coater is caused to be close to the coating object, the high-voltage control device outputs a shut-off signal for shutting off supply of the power supply voltage to the power supply voltage control device. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245952 | Automated Stent Coating Apparatus and Method - An automated apparatus and method for coating medical devices such as an intravascular stent, are disclosed in the method, a 2-D image of a stent is processed to determine (1) paths along the stent skeletal elements by which a stent secured to a rotating support element can be traversed by a dispenser head whose relative motion with respect to the support element is along the support-element axis, such that some or all of the stent skeletal elements will be traversed (2) the relative speeds of the dispenser head and support element as the dispenser head travels along the paths, and (3), and positions of the dispenser head with respect to a centerline of the stent elements as the dispenser head travels along such paths The rotational speed of the support and relative linear speed of the dispenser are controlled to achieve the desired coating thickness and coating coverage on the upper surfaces, and optionally, the side surfaces, of the stem elements | 2014-09-04 |
20140245953 | SYSTEM FOR COATING, IN PARTICULAR FOR PAINTING, ARTICLES, IN PARTICULAR VEHICLE BODIES - A system for coating articles which includes a coating booth, a conveyor system, which guides the articles through the coating booth, and at least one application unit, which is carried and guided by a handling device. A central supply unit having a tank for storing CO | 2014-09-04 |
20140245954 | PLATING APPARATUS - A plating apparatus is described. The apparatus includes: a substrate holder configured to hold a substrate in a vertical position; at least one processing bath configured to process the substrate held by the substrate holder, a transporter configured to grip and horizontally transport the substrate holder; at least one lifer configured to receive the substrate holder from the transporter, lower the substrate holder to place the substrate holder in the processing bath, elevate the substrate holder from the processing bath after processing of the substrate, and transfer the substrate holder to the transporter; and a controller configured to control operations of the transporter and the lifter. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245955 | INJECTION SYSTEM FOR AN APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING THIN LAYERS BY VACUUM EVAPORATION - An injection system for an apparatus for depositing thin layers by vacuum evaporation includes a container ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140245956 | CVD APPARATUS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUSCEPTOR USING THE CVD APPARATUS, AND SUSCEPTOR - A masking portion (recessed portion) | 2014-09-04 |
20140245957 | MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - The purpose of the invention is increasing the efficiency of utilizing an EL material and providing a deposition method and a vapor deposition apparatus which is one of the film formation systems which are excellent in throughput and uniformity in film thickness in forming an EL layer. According to the invention, evaporation is performed by moving or reciprocating an evaporation source holder in which a plurality of containers (crucible) each encapsulating an evaporation material are set only in an X direction while moving a substrate at regular intervals. Further, in the plurality of evaporation source holders, film thickness meters of adjacent evaporation sources are disposed alternately so as to sandwich the movement pathway of the substrate. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245958 | MILKING SYSTEM SHUT-OFF AND SENSORS - A method, comprises receiving a flow of milk at an inlet of a manifold. The inlet comprises a first end coupled to a hose that receives a flow of milk from a teat cup and a second end terminating in a chamber of the manifold. The manifold comprises one or more other inlets and a plurality of outlets. The plurality of outlets includes one or more milk collector outlets and one or more drain outlets. The method proceeds by causing the flow of milk to be directed to a corresponding milk collector outlet by causing a shut-off valve corresponding to the inlet to open, and by causing a drain valve corresponding to the inlet to close. The method concludes by causing the flow of milk to be directed to a corresponding drain outlet by causing the shut-off valve corresponding to the inlet to close, and by causing the drain valve corresponding to the inlet to open. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245959 | Animal Watering System With Improved Electrical Isolation - A system and method for monitoring and mitigating leakage currents is disclosed. The data acquisition system records data from multiple monitoring locations over extended periods of time to identify stray voltage and/or leakage currents present at the monitoring location. The data is processed to identify trends in the stray voltage and/or leakage currents and to suggest methods for mitigating the same. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245960 | AUTOMATED LITTER DEVICE AND METHOD - A device comprising: a support base and an chamber, located on the support base, having an entry opening so that an animal can enter and exit the chamber; wherein the chamber includes an axis of rotation that forms an angle of about 80 degrees or less with a vertical plane. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245961 | Glossary for aquatic habitats - A vacuum induced aquatic environment comprising two or more compartments, each adapted to receive aquatic fluid; the two or more compartments disposed sufficiently proximal to each other to allow the aquatic fluid to partially or completely fill the two or more compartments; at least one of the two or more compartments operatively engaging one or more vacuum tubes; and the one or more vacuum tubes operatively engaging one or more motive means capable of creating a vacuum in the at least one of the two or more compartments. Alternatively, a vacuum induced aquatic environment further comprising one or more removable vacuum tubes. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245962 | DISSOLVED GAS SUPPLYING DEVICE - A problem with conventional rearing apparatuses for deep-sea organisms was difficulty in supplying dissolved gas into water in an appropriate amount. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245963 | AQUATIC ORGANISM REARING SYSTEM AND AQUATIC ORGANISM REARING METHOD - An object is to maintain the hydrogen sulfide concentration in rearing water at a constant value without measuring the hydrogen sulfide concentration in the rearing water. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245964 | Method for Euthanizing Animals - An animal euthanization assembly provides a method for humanely anesthetizing and euthanizing animals using small but effective single doses of agents dispersed from a single one use container. The assembly includes a box having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall defining an interior space of the box. A lid selectively couples to the box wherein the interior space is enclosed. A valve is coupled to the box. A canister has a dispensing nozzle selectively engageable to the valve wherein contents of the canister are dispensed into the interior space of the box when the dispensing nozzle is engaged to the valve. An anesthetizing agent and a euthanizing agent are dispensed from the canister when the dispensing nozzle is engaged to the valve. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245965 | RABBIT ORGANIC TRIMMER - The present invention relates to organic lawnmowers, and in particular an organic lawnmower including a kennel for a rabbit. The lawnmower includes a wooden frame, a screen spanning the frame, an animal kennel resting on the frame above the screen, and a rabbit occupying the kennel. The lawnmower is pushed to a desired location in a grass lawn, and the rabbit grazes the grass at his or her leisure, through the screen. The lawnmower is periodically moved to a fresh patch of grass, and the grazing continues. This improved lawnmower is economical, enjoyable, and environmentally friendly. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245966 | CAGE FOR BREEDING SMALL ANIMALS - The cage for breeding small animals according to the present invention comprises a casing with an opening on an upper surface thereof, and a lid for covering the opening of the casing. The lid comprises a frame body attached to an upper end edge of the casing, and an opening for a water supply apparatus to which the water supply apparatus is attached in an openable and closable fashion. A partition board is placed in the casing to divide the housing section within the casing into two. A ventilation section is provided in the partition board, for ventilation between one room and the other room of the divided housing section in the casing. A communicating section for placing a tip of a nozzle of the water supply apparatus is provided by cutting out the partition board. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245967 | Tooth ball - The Tooth Ball having a hollow natural leather colored ball with holes throughout also has a powdery substance that mixes with the pets saliva which produces a paste that releases in to the attached bristles and cleans the pets teeth and massages the gums leaving a very clean mouth for the pet. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245968 | Cat-Repellent Compositions and Method of Training Cats Using the Same - The invention is directed to a mixture of herbs that is cat-repellent. The mixture of herbs includes rosemary, peppermint, thyme, and clove. The herb mixture is generally contained within a sachet that further includes at least a cover which is permeable to the herbal odors. The inventive sachets may be placed around an object that has been sprayed by a cat to repel the cat and eliminate further cat-spraying. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245969 | GREEN-LIGHT DEVICE FOR DRIVING MICE AWAY - A green-light device for driving mice away includes a casing and a control circuit in the casing, wherein the control circuit comprises a power conversion circuit, a voltage regulating integrated circuit (IC), an amplifying circuit, a control knob, an ultrasonic frequency oscillator circuit, a logical-determination circuit and multiple green-light emitting diodes (LED) coupled to and controlled by the logical-determination circuit. The control knob is configured to be switched to lead the control circuit to create an ultrasonic wave or a special light wave such that mice can be cheated or driven away. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245970 | Dog Harness - A dog harness is comprised of a torso strap encircling a dog's chest, connected to a chest strap passing around the chest of a dog, and a shoulder strap passing over the back of a dog. The chest strap is provided with a elongate linker. A leash connector is fixed to both ends of the elongate linker. When a leash is attached to either leash connector, a directional pull on the leash causes the leash connector to slide in the direction of the pull, pulling the elongate linker to the side creating a noise detectable by the animal to assist in the training of the animal. If the leash becomes tight pulling the elongate linker all the way to the side it will move the pull off the center of the dog's chest, thus decreasing the opposition reflex. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245971 | WATER HEATER - An apparatus for heating water comprises a tank formed by a tank wall and having a water inlet and a water outlet and a water collection pan in a bottom portion thereof and a burner located through a wall of the tank so as to position a flame originating therefrom above a surface of water located in the collection pan. The apparatus further includes an exhaust pipe extending from the tank, at least one water distribution manifold sized to be located in the exhaust pipe of the water heater in fluidic communication with a water supply and having a plurality of ports therein to distributed water therethrough and at least one permeable layer supported below the at least one water distribution manifold. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245972 | Heat Exchanger for an Oil Storage Tank - A heating assembly for heating a liquid storage tank includes a heat exchanger tank supported in one wall of the storage tank to extend into the storage tank in contact with liquid stored therein. The heat exchanger tank contains a heat exchanger fluid therein which is heated by a heating apparatus extending through the heat exchanger tank whereby heat is only transferred to the liquid in the storage tank through the heat exchanger fluid. The heating apparatus extending through the heat exchanger tank may be a burner tube or an electrical resistance-type heating element according to different embodiments of the invention. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245973 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING OIL AND GENERATING STEAM FROM PRODUCED WATER - A method of recovering oil from an oil well and producing steam for injection into an injection well is provided. After recovering an oil-water mixture from the oil well, oil is separated from the mixture to produce an oil product and produced water. In one process, the produced water is directed to an indirect fired steam generator which is powered by an independent boiler or steam generator. As water moves through the indirect fired steam generator, the same is heated to produce a steam-water mixture. The steam-water mixture is directed to the steam separator which separates the steam-water mixture into steam and water. The separated water is directed from the steam separator back to and through the indirect fired steam generator. This separated water is continued to be recycled through the indirect fired steam generator. Steam separated by the steam separator is directed into the injection well. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245974 | FUEL PRODUCTION APPARATUS - The present invention concerns fuel production apparatus for use with a combustion device. The apparatus comprises a fuel cell ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140245975 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH LIQUID-COOLED CYLINDER HEAD AND LIQUID-COOLED CYLINDER BLOCK - Methods and systems are provided for separately providing liquid-cooling to a cylinder head and a cylinder block. In one example, a method includes selectively pumping coolant with a single pump to each of a first cylinder head coolant jacket and a cylinder block coolant jacket based on engine temperatures. The method further includes discharging coolant from the first cylinder head coolant jacket to a heating circuit line including a vehicle interior heater and discharging coolant from the cylinder block cooling jacket and back to the single pump. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245976 | FUEL DISTRIBUTION BLOCK - The invention relates to a fuel distributor block for an internal combustion engine. Said fuel distributor block having a belt arrangement, wherein the belt arrangement comprises a belt, which is operatively connected to a belt pulley coupled to a shaft, for the purpose of driving an assembly, in particular an assembly of an engine, via a further belt pulley which is operatively connected to the belt, wherein a belt diverting device for diverting the belt is arranged on the fuel distributor block in order to minimize the spatial extent of the belt arrangement. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245977 | AIR/OIL SEPARATOR ASSEMBLIES, COMPONENTS; AND, METHODS - Crankcase ventilation filter assemblies, features, components, and methods of assembly and use provide for convenient assembly; efficient space usage; and/or preferred operation. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245978 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL SYSTEM OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a valve timing control system of an internal combustion engine employing both an electric-motor-driven intake valve timing control device (VTC) and an electric-motor-driven exhaust VTC having similar fundamental configurations, a maximum drive-efficiency motor-speed range of a first electric motor of the intake VTC and a maximum drive-efficiency motor-speed range of a second electric motor of the exhaust VTC are set to differ from each other depending on two different working ranges respectively suitable for the intake VTC and the exhaust VTC such that the maximum drive-efficiency motor-speed range of the intake VTC is set higher than that of the exhaust VTC. A reduction ratio of a first speed reducer configured to reduce a rotational speed of the first electric motor is set higher than that of a second speed reducer configured to reduce a rotational speed of the second electric motor. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245979 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ARRANGEMENT - A variable valve timing arrangement for an engine system is disclosed. The variable valve timing arrangement includes a cam follower configured to follow a cam lobe. A pushrod is operably connected with the cam follower and a pushrod rotation mechanism is configured to selectively rotate the pushrod. Further, a cam follower adjustment mechanism is configured to reposition the cam follower based on the rotation of the pushrod. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245980 | CAMSHAFT AND FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS FOR A CAMSHAFT - The invention relates to a camshaft, in particular for motor vehicle engines, comprising an outer shaft ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140245981 | CAM FOLLOWER - A cam follower for actuating at least one gas exchange valve of an internal combustion engine is provided, including a cam contact roller that is supported by a plain bearing on a pin ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140245982 | Intake Module for an Internal Combustion Engine - An intake module an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle includes at least one air duct element via which air is to be supplied to the internal combustion engine, and a cylinder head cover connected to the air duct element by means of which a cylinder head of the internal combustion engine is to be at least partially covered. A lubricant separation device and a cooling device for cooling the air are integrated into the intake module. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245983 | AIR INTAKE SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An intake manifold is provided that controls swirl on entry to a combustion chamber. Each intake manifold includes a fin or rib portion positioned to reduce or eliminate swirl induced by the configuration of the intake manifold, particularly when used in a large engine having a left bank and a right bank of combustion chambers. By controlling swirl induced by the intake manifold, swirl consistency is improved between engine cylinders and between the left bank and the right bank, improving the consistency of power output and reducing emissions, particularly particulate emissions, also called smoke. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245984 | MOBILE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A STARTER DRIVE UNIT AND A CONTROL LEVER, FOR MESHING WITH A STARTER RING GEAR OF A HEAT ENGINE, AND A HEAT ENGINE STARTER COMPRISING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY - Mobile assembly ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140245985 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH COMPENSATION WEIGHT ARRANGED ON THE CRANKSHAFT AND SERVING AS AN IMBALANCE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF THE CRANKSHAFT - An internal combustion engine with a cylinder and with a crank drive is described herein. The internal combustion engine includes a crankshaft in which the crankshaft mounted in the crankcase has an associated crankshaft throw for the cylinder. The internal combustion engine further includes a compensation weight serving as a counterbalance for mass compensation arranged on the crankshaft on the side opposite the crankshaft throw, where the compensation weight includes an outward-facing side and a distance from a peripheral surface of the outward-facing side to a longitudinal axis of the crankshaft is not constant along the length of the peripheral surface of the outward-facing side. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245986 | ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD PROVIDED WITH LIGHT VALVE SPRING BOSSES - A cylinder head for an internal combustion engine is provided which include a valve spring boss having a central opening for accommodating a valve and having a contact area for retaining said valve. The contact area has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion being ring-shaped and delimited by the opening, and the second portion being radially protruding from the first portion. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245987 | ELEMENT PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE SLIDE SURFACE FOR USE ON AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to an element ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140245988 | ROTARY INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH PILOT SUBCHAMBER - A rotary engine with an outer body having an insert located in the peripheral offset from the rotor cavity such that a portion of the peripheral wall extends between the insert and the cavity. The insert has a pilot subchamber defined therein and the portion of the peripheral wall has at least one opening defined therethrough in communication with the at least one outlet opening of the insert and with the cavity. A method of combusting fuel into a rotary engine is also discussed. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245989 | GASEOUS STATE MOLECULAR COMBUSTION-SUPPORTING DEVICE - A gaseous state molecular combustion-supporting device includes a first bottle for accommodating liquid. The first bottle is provided with an intake pipe and a connecting pipe that is connected with a second bottle received therein with gas-liquid separating filter materials and disposed with an exhaust pipe, which is connected with an intake manifold of an engine. When gaseous state molecule produced via the gas-liquid separating filter materials passes through the exhaust pipe and gets into an engine to be mixed with the fuel oil to carry out combustion, hydrogen and oxygen decomposed out of the gaseous state molecule help attain an efficacy of perfect combustion, able to lessen exhaust emission, reduce carbon deposition in the engine, enable the engine to operate smoothly and lower the temperature of the whole engine. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245990 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF THERMOCHEMICAL REGENERATION TO PROVIDE OXYGENATED FUEL, FOR EXAMPLE, WITH FUEL-COOLED FUEL INJECTORS - The present disclosure is directed to integrated injector/igniters providing efficient injection, ignition, and complete combustion of various types of fuels. One example of such an injectors/igniter can include a body having a base portion opposite a nozzle portion. The base portion receives the fuel into the body and the nozzle portion can be positioned adjacent to the combustion chamber. The injector further includes a valve carried by the nozzle portion that is movable between a closed position and an open position to inject the fuel into the combustion chamber. An actuator is coupled the valve and extends longitudinally through the body towards the base portion, and a driver is carried by the body and is movable between a first position and a second position. Thermochemical regeneration of waste heat produced by combustion and associated combustion events is captured and invested in endothermic reactions to improve efficiency of the combustion event. Hydrogen characterized fuel may be used as a heat sink. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245991 | FLUID INSULATED INJECTOR-IGNITER - A system for transferring and igniting a fuel comprising a fuel supply and a cryogenic fuel processor connected to the fuel supply and operative to remove impurities from the fuel. The system includes a power supply and an injector-igniter. The injector-igniter includes an injector housing connected to the power supply and having a fuel inlet connected to the fuel processor. An actuator body is disposed in the housing and a conductor sleeve is connected to the power supply and supported between the actuator body and injector housing with a first annular gap between the injector housing and the conductor sleeve. There is also a second annular gap between the actuator body and conductor sleeve, wherein the first and second annular gaps are in fluid communication with the fuel inlet, whereby fuel provides a dielectric between the conductor sleeve and the injector housing. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245992 | COMBINED ENGINE BRAKING AND POSITIVE POWER ENGINE LOST MOTION VALVE ACTUATION SYSTEM - A system for actuating one or more engine valves for positive power operation and engine braking operation is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, an exhaust valve bridge and intake valve bridge each receive valve actuations from two sets of rocker arms. Each valve bridge includes a sliding pin for actuating a single engine valve and an outer plunger disposed in the center of the valve bridge to actuate two engine valves through the bridge. The outer plunger of each valve bridge may be selectively locked to its valve bridge to provide positive power valve actuation. During engine braking, application of hydraulic pressure to the outer plungers may cause the respective valve bridges and outer plungers to unlock so that all engine braking valve actuations are provided from a rocker arm acting on one engine valve through the sliding pin. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245993 | FOUR-CYLINDER ENGINE WITH TWO DEACTIVATABLE CYLINDERS - A method for operating an internal combustion engine is provided. The method includes during a first operating condition, operating two primary cylinders and two secondary cylinders to perform combustion, the two primary and secondary cylinders arranged in an inline configuration, the two primary cylinder adjacent to one another, the two secondary cylinders adjacent to one another, and the secondary cylinders positioned 175°-185° out of phase relative to the two primary cylinders and during a second operating condition, selectively deactivating the two secondary cylinders to perform combustion in only the two primary cylinders. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245994 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An internal combustion engine having an anodic oxidation coating formed on at least a part of a wall surface that faces a combustion chamber, wherein the anodic oxidation coating has voids and nano-holes smaller than the voids; at least part of the voids are sealed with a sealant derived by converting a sealing agent; and at least a part of the nano-holes are not sealed. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245995 | DUAL FUEL SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A dual fuel system provides first and second fuels to internal an engine. Both fuels are stored in a storage tank, separated by a flexible membrane. A fuel rail receives either or both of the fuel types and distributes the fuels to fuel injectors. Upon shutdown of the engine, the second fuel is evacuated from the fuel rail into an auxiliary tank. The first fuel is subsequently supplied to the fuel rail from the storage tank. Upon a restarting of the engine after a predetermined time subsequent to the shutdown of the engine, the first fuel from the fuel rail is used for combustion. The second fuel from the auxiliary tank is then slowly bled into the engine or intake manifold. As the first fuel from the storage tank continues to supply the fuel rail, and the second fuel begins to supplement the first fuel in the fuel rail. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245996 | MULTI-LAYER PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT, AND PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR, INJECTION DEVICE, AND FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - There are provided a multi-layer piezoelectric element in which an increase of oxygen vacancies in an electric-field concentration part of piezoelectric layers is suppressed and a decrease of an amount of displacement is suppressed, as well as to provide a piezoelectric actuator, an injection device and a fuel injection system provided with the multi-layer piezoelectric element. A multi-layer piezoelectric element includes a stacked body composed of piezoelectric layers and internal electrode layers which are stacked on each other, and a resin which evolves OH | 2014-09-04 |
20140245997 | PRECISION PURGE VALVE SYSTEM WITH PRESSURE ASSISTANCE - A pressure-assisted precision purge valve system is provided in an evaporative emission control system that provides flow of fuel vapor-air mixture from a fuel tank to an intake manifold. The pressure-assisted precision purge valve system comprises an absorbent canister through which the fuel vapor-air mixture flows, a purge valve configured to regulate flow of the fuel vapor-air mixture to the intake manifold and a fuel vapor pump configured to provide a forced flow to the purge valve dependent on a system differential pressure. The output of the purge valve can be connected to an upstream injection point and/or a downstream injection point of a forced induction device. | 2014-09-04 |
20140245998 | MODULE FOR SUPPLYING GAS TO A MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE - The invention relates to a module ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140245999 | METHOD FOR COOLING COMPRESSED CHARGE AIR OF A TURBOCHARGED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention relates to a method for cooling compressed charge air of a turbocharged internal combustion engine, wherein starting from a compression temperature the compressed charge air is cooled in a first cooling device to a first lowered temperature and in a subsequent second cooling device is cooled to a second lowered temperature which is lower than the first lowered temperature, wherein after the second cooling device the compressed charge air is cooled in a third cooling device to a third lowered temperature which is lower than the second lowered temperature, wherein the cooling or the compressed charge air in the third cooling device is effected only intermittently during operation of the internal combustion engine. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246000 | EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An exhaust gas recirculation device for a motor vehicle is disclosed with includes an unburnt gas line for guiding an unburnt gas flow and at least one exhaust gas feed line for supplying exhaust gas into the unburnt gas line. At least two discharge openings offset relative to each other in the circumferential direction of the unburnt gas line are provided in the unburnt gas line, by way of which the exhaust gas can be or is supplied to the unburnt gas line. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246001 | CIRCULATION VALVE FOR THE EXHAUST GASES OF AN ENGINE, IN PARTICULAR A MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE - The invention relates to a circulation valve for the exhaust gases of an engine comprising a body ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140246002 | POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM - A positive crankcase ventilation system for an internal combustion engine (ICE) includes an engine crankcase, an intake manifold disposed in downstream gas flow communication with the engine crankcase, an air induction system disposed in upstream gas flow communication with the engine crankcase, and a vacuum pump disposed in gas flow communication between the air induction system and the engine crankcase. Operation of the vacuum pump facilitates air flow from the air induction system to the engine crankcase, and from the engine crankcase to the intake manifold. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246003 | TRIGGER ASSEMBLY - A trigger assembly for activating a firing mechanism. The trigger assembly includes a trigger having a sear arm with a first sear surface, and a firing element including a body portion with a second sear surface and an engagement portion for engagement with the firing mechanism, for activating the firing mechanism. The trigger assembly also includes a captured roller positioned for engagement with the first and second sear surfaces. The trigger is pivotable between a load position, in which the captured roller is held between the first and second sear surfaces, and a release position, in which the second sear surface is disengaged from the captured roller and the firing element is released. The firing element is pivotable between a first position, in which the firing element is held by the captured roller, and a second position, in which the firing element is disengaged from the captured roller. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246004 | DETACHABLE AMMUNITION SUPPLY DEVICE FOR TOY GUN - The ammunition supply device for a toy gun is detachably plugged in a chamber of the toy gun's body. The ammunition supply device contains a transmission module and a loading module interacting with the transmission module. The chamber stores the BBs and the loading module of the ammunition supply device loads the BBs for firing by the toy gun. After firing, the ammunition supply device can be conveniently removed and it is assured that no BBs are remained in the toy gun. With the present invention, a toy gun of increased capacity, convenient assembly, and enhanced safety is achieved. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246005 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRODEPOSITED DIAMOND WIRE SAW USING PATTERNED NON-CONDUCTIVE MATERIALS - The present invention relates to an electrodeposited diamond wire saw using patterned non-conductive materials in which non-conductive materials are pre-patterned along the outer circumference of a wire on which diamond grit should not be rubbed, before the diamond grit is upset, in order to efficiently improve the manufacturing process, and to a method for manufacturing same. According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the method for manufacturing an electrodeposited diamond wire saw includes: printing a masking solution on the outer circumference of a wire in a plurality of directions when the wire is inserted for patterning; and upsetting diamond grit on the remaining regions of the outer circumference of the wire, with the exception of the patterned region. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246006 | GEMSTONE PROCESSING - An indexing unit of a gemstone processing machine and a method for processing gemstones is described herein. In an embodiment, the indexing unit of the gemstone processing machine includes a base plate having a plurality of axially extending holes. The base plate is mounted on a mounting shaft, and the mounting shaft is coupled to an indexing mechanism for actuating the base plate. Further, the indexing unit includes a plurality of holders. A holder is disposed in each of the plurality of axially extending holes of the base plate, and each holder is configured to hold a gemstone for processing on the gemstone processing machine. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246007 | GRILL AND METHOD OF USE - A grill includes a grill base and a grill lid that is in hinged communication with the grill base and includes an opening on a top wall of the grill lid. The grill further includes a grill flue that includes a front panel that is in hinged communication with the grill lid at the opening of the top wall of the grill lid, and an opening system that is coupled to the grill base and the grill flue, wherein the opening system assists in erecting the front panel as the grill lid is being opened. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246008 | BOTTOM-LOADING COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance is disclosed, comprising a wall-mounted cooking chamber, i.e. oven, with a bottom-opening door and separate countertop control panel, which facilitates use by individuals with disabilities, injuries or limited mobility, such as wheelchair users. The oven is wall-mounted, at a convenient distance, above a kitchen countertop, leaving a useful area of countertop underneath. Advantageously, it includes a low profile motor driven lift mechanism, housed against the wall beneath the oven and comprising guide rails for lowering the door to counter level and raising it to the closed, cooking position. The door provides a platform for items to be cooked. When lowered to counter level, a user can slide dishes between the platform and the adjacent countertop, without need for lifting as in a conventional stove or wall-mounted oven. An easy to reach, counter-level control unit enables the user to control oven functions including raising/lowering the door. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246009 | BURNER GRATE, GAS COOKING HOB, GAS STOVE TOP AND GAS STOVE - The invention is directed to a burner grate ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140246010 | HEATING ASSEMBLY - A heating assembly can be used in a dual fuel heater to mix air with fuel to be combusted at the burner. The heating assembly can include a burner, a first nozzle, a second nozzle, a first conduit and a second conduit. The first conduit can have an opening configured to allow air to mix with fuel injected into the first conduit by the first nozzle. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246011 | Solar Heat Exchange Panel - A solar heat exchange panel that includes a lower plate and an upper plate that together define an interior volume containing a flowing heat transfer fluid. The upper plate includes a plurality of upward extensions and downward extensions that cover the top surface of the solar heat transfer panel and are configured to capture solar radiant energy. The lower plate plate includes a plurality of upwardly extending hollow lower plate extensions. The lower plate extensions are aligned with the bottom portions of each upward extension of the upper plate and almost touching. Each of the downward extensions form the upper plate extend down and are joined to the base of the lower plate. In operation, a heat transfer fluid introduced into an inlet on one end of the solar heat transfer panel passes through the defined interior volume and is intimately contacted with the solar heated surfaces extending down into the solar heat transfer panel from the upper plate. A substantially infrared transparent plate across the top surface of the solar heat transfer panel creates a top interior space that encloses a path of flowing air which is simultaneously heated along with the enclosed heat transfer fluid in the lower interior space. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246012 | THIN MIRROR WITH TRUSS BACKING AND MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT THEREFOR - A thin-sheet panel assembly. In one embodiment, a substantially rigid thin-sheet panel assembly having a non-rigid thin-sheet component includes the thin-sheet component which has selected plan area and shape, a backer having a plan shape and area substantially similar to the thin-sheet component, and plural riser elements of selected height and configuration each extending from the backer to distal ends connected to a reverse surface of the thin-sheet component, the riser elements being configured and disposed in an array which causes the assembly to have substantial rigidity in a selected direction in the thin-sheet component, and the thin-sheet panel assembly further includes a bar coupled to the backer and extending between at least one pair of adjacent riser elements of the plural riser elements. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246013 | HIGH PERFORMANCE FIRED HEATER TUBES - Fired heater tubes with improved resistance to corrosion and fouling suitable for use in thermal processing units of petroleum refineries and petrochemical plants are fabricated from a bulk alloy of an alumina-forming alloy which is capable of forming a stable oxide film on the surfaces of the tubes. The bulk alloy comprising about 3 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of Al, about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % Cr and at least one alloying component selected from Fe, Ni, Co, Si, Mn, B, C, N, P, Ga, Ge, As, In, Sn, Sb, Pb, Sc, La, Y, Ce, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Mo, W, Re, Ru, Rh, Ir, Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag, Au and mixtures of these components. | 2014-09-04 |
20140246014 | ENDOSCOPE BENDING SECTION CONTROL MECHANISM - An endoscope ( | 2014-09-04 |
20140246015 | BALLOONED VENTILATION TUBE CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device, system and method for use with an ETT or tracheostomy ventilation tube | 2014-09-04 |