| 36th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
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| 20130227856 | Boot Filler/Contour Liner - The present invention relates to a fashion accessory, in particular a wearable and removable contour liner for a boot that can be worn on the leg as a boot, filler or contour. The boot filler/contour liner is created to address an issue that many individuals with smaller leg and/or ankle sizes encounter in boot wear and fashion. The present invention is intended to enhance the fit and form of a boot and minimize wrinkles and/or flopping and folding of boot legs when worn on a leg that is disproportionate in size or shape in relation to the size or style of the boot. The wearable boot filler/contour liner will be manufactured in a variety of sizes and lengths including calf, full leg, and ankle length. The filler/contour liner boot accessory is obstructed of flexible yet sturdy material that is suitable for comfortable wear on the foot and leg, wherein the boot filler/contour provides fit and form to the boot while worn. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227857 | FOOTWEAR WITH FLUID BLADDER EXTENDING BETWEEN SOLE ASSEMBLY AND UPPER - An article of footwear includes an upper having an anterior area, a posterior area, a medial area extending between the anterior and posterior areas, and a lateral area extending between the anterior and posterior areas and that is opposite the medial area. The article of footwear also includes a sole assembly operatively coupled to the upper. Furthermore, the article of footwear includes a bladder having a base operably supported by the sole assembly, an anterior portion that extends from the base toward the anterior area, a posterior portion that extends from the base toward the posterior area, a medial portion that extends from the base toward the medial area, and a lateral portion that extends from the base toward the lateral area. The anterior, posterior, medial, and lateral portions are operably supported by the upper. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227858 | GUITAR-SHAPED BLADDER FOR FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear includes an upper for securing the article of footwear to a wearer. The footwear also includes a sole assembly operatively coupled to the upper. The sole assembly includes a bladder that contains a fluid. The bladder has a posterior portion, an anterior portion, and a middle portion disposed between the posterior and anterior portions. The posterior portion has a heel recess that is approximately coincidental with a center of a heel of the wearer. The middle portion includes a neck chamber that extends between the posterior and anterior portions. The neck chamber is elongate and has a width that is less than both the posterior and anterior portions, and the anterior portion has a plurality of toe recesses that extend generally away from the neck chamber. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227859 | FOOTWEAR - A concave portion ( | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227860 | ADJUSTABLE ATHLETIC POSITIONING APPARATUS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - An apparatus for use as at least part of a sole of a shoe or as at least part of an insole of the shoe, the apparatus comprises a fixed section that provides a positioning of a big toe area at a lower position than a heel area and/or at a lower position than an outer edge area, and an adjustable section associated with the fixed section, wherein the adjustable section adjusts at least one of the lower positioning of the big toe area with respect to the heel area and the lower positioning of the big toe area with respect to the outer edge area. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227861 | NOVEL DAMPING ELEMENT IN SHOE SOLES - The present invention relates to a process for producing a shoe sole comprising a hybrid material made of a polyurethane foam as matrix material and of foamed particles of thermoplastic polyurethane by preparing an inlay of joined expanded particles (c′) of thermoplastic polyurethane and placing the joined expanded particles of thermoplastic polyurethane in a mould and embedding the inlay with a reaction mixture obtainable by mixing (a) polyisocyanates with (b) compounds having hydrogen atoms reactive toward isocyanates, and if appropriate, with (d) chain extenders and/or crosslinking agents, and with (e) catalysts, and with (f) blowing agents, and with (g) further additives and reacting the reaction mixture to give the shoe sole. The present invention further relates to shoe soles, obtainable by such a process. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227862 | TRENCH WALL CUTTER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRENCH IN THE GROUND - The invention relates to a trench wall cutter for producing a trench in the ground having a cutter frame and at least one cutting wheel which is supported in a rotatable manner about an axis of rotation on the cutter frame and has at its outer circumference a plurality of ground working tools for removing ground material. The ground working tools are arranged along an annular path around the axis of rotation. Provision is made for the annular path to run asymmetrically to the axis of rotation of the cutting wheel, wherein the annular path has at least one first circumferential section with a larger distance from the axis of rotation and at least one second circumferential section with a smaller distance from the axis of rotation. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a trench in the ground. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227863 | REVERSIBLE WING PLOW AND METHOD OF ROTATION - A reversible wing plow including a hitch, a moldboard and a moldboard shifting mechanism. The hitch is coupleable to the rear of a prime mover. The moldboard is operably coupled to the hitch proximate an inboard end and rotatable about a first horizontal axis that extends outwardly from the hitch generally parallel to a direction of forward movement of the prime mover. The moldboard shifting mechanism includes first and second linear actuators, both of which are coupled to the hitch at one end and coupled to opposing sides of a rotation crank plate on the other end. The crank plate is further operably coupled to the moldboard, whereby the moldboard is rotatably shiftable to the driver or passenger side of the prime mover, or to a vertically oriented transport position. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227864 | IRON SOLE PLATE - A sole plate assembly for an electric hand iron, said sole plate assembly comprises a metal outer frame member; a metal retaining ring member shaped to fit inside said metal outer frame member; a flat sole glass or ceramic plate member shaped to fit in said metal retaining ring member; and a flexible seal member arranged to locate in said metal retaining ring member. The construction provides for improved ease of assembly, and a robust sole plate construction. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227865 | DOUBLE LAYER POSTCARD - A postcard having at least one first part and one second part, set alongside one another, where the first part can be folded like a book on said adjacent second part so as to be superimposed on the latter covering it completely, and wherein the first part is provided with portions of area that can be glued on the second part and can be removed by tearing, thus obtaining that the inner surfaces not involved by the glue of the two parts that are glued to one another can be dedicated to the information and/or messages that the sender wishes to transfer to the addressee, with guarantee of confidentiality and evidence of any possible attempts at tampering. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227866 | System for Installing and Mounting an Advertising Structure - A system for installing and mounting an advertising structure comprising a fabric ( | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227867 | Identification Tag with Resilient Fingers - An identification tag can be selectively attached and detached to a member along a pre-defined plane of connection of the identification tag. The identification tag includes a body portion and an attachment portion integral with the body portion. The attachment portion generally extends along a plane parallel to the pre-defined plane of connection and includes at least three resilient fingers. Each of the resilient fingers has an un-flexed position and is movable away from the un-flexed position to effectuate a temporary separation of the resilient fingers from one another so as to permit the selective attachment or detachment of the identification tag to the member. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227868 | ART FRAMES - An art frame includes a three-dimensional supporting frame having an image receiving surface and a back surface opposed thereto, and a center portion defining a perimeter from which at least three foldable extensions extend. Each foldable extension includes no less than four folds folded toward the back surface to form a frame portion having an outer wall substantially perpendicular to the back surface, and an inner wall substantially perpendicular to the back surface and substantially parallel to the outer wall. A compressible member is attached to the outer walls to adhere an image receiving medium to the supporting frame. Compressible member includes a first adhesive on the outer walls, a polymer foam substrate (having a compression index ranging from about 0.4 to about 0.8) on the first adhesive, and a second adhesive on the polymer foam substrate. Second adhesive is to secure the image receiving medium to the supporting frame. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227869 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT RELEASE OF FIREARM MAGAZINES - The present invention provides an AR variant rifle with a left-sided magazine-release assembly which includes a mag-release catch, a left-sided tool-actuated mag-release actuator, a left-sided actuator cover and a mag-release spring. The actuator is operatively coupled to a mag-release catch and can be actuated by a mag-release tool thereby causing a detachable magazine to be released from a magazine well of the rifle. The actuator cover is configured to be mounted on a left side of the rifle and provides support and substantially shields the mag-release actuator thereby permitting the mag-release actuator to be actuated with any mag-release tool from the left side the lower receiver while preventing the mag-release actuator from being actuated without use of any mag-release tool. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227870 | AMMUNITION MAGAZINE WITH AN IMPROVED MAGAZINE BASE LOCKING - An ammunition magazine with an improved base locking, including: a hollow magazine body, a follower, a spring and a magazine base. The magazine body is equipped with track guides that correspond to grooves embodied on the magazine base, that the magazine base is guided onto. The spring is spirally embodied such that the first turn fully encompasses the surface of the magazine base and in the compressed state the rest of the spring, without the first turn, can fully fit into the follower pressed by the spring. The magazine base has a catch on one side and a hole positioned next to the catch. The magazine body has a slit allowing the catch to pass unobstructed into the magazine body and catch the detent spot on the spring positioned inside the magazine body. An advantage is improved safety of magazine base locking to the magazine body and simpler construction. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227871 | Cancellation muzzle brake assembly - A muzzle brake assembly for a firearm provides several benefits including an ability to reduce firearm recoil by redirecting the propellant gases and reshaping the pressure wave in a new manner, reduction or substantial elimination of muzzle movement upon discharge, lessening the acoustic signature of the firearm closer to non-braked levels and relatively easy and low cost to manufacture by current machining practices thereby minimizing cost of manufacturing. Ports in the muzzle brake assembly are arranged opposing one another about a circumference of the muzzle brake assembly. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227872 | Laser Sight Firing Device Mountable To An Air Gun - A laser sight firing device is usable with an air gun, and includes a firing unit disposed on the gun barrel, a sensing unit, and a light emitter disposed on the firing unit. The firing unit includes a tubular member, and a position-limiting member extending from the tubular member. The tubular member has a tube wall formed with an air discharge hole and defining a passage. The sensing unit includes a piston disposed in the passage, a return mechanism disposed between the piston and the position-limiting member, a first chip module disposed on the piston, and a second chip module disposed fixedly in the passage. When air current flows from the air gun, the first chip module comes into contact with the second chip module to activate the light emitter to emit light. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227873 | ICE FISHING SIGNALING APPARATUS WITH FISH BITE/HOOKED FISH INDICATOR - An ice fishing signaling device having a tip-up flag and/or electric light bite indicator, and a hooked fish indicator that is controlled by tension in the fish line is provided to alert a fisherman of the occurrence of hooked fish and the relative size and/or strength of the hooked fish. The hooked fish indicator has a tubular housing with a telescoping indicator rod that is spring-biased within the housing to resist movement. A sustained tension on the fish line equal to or exceeding the bite indicator trigger level is required to withdraw the indicator rod from the housing for signaling the presence of a hooked fish. The indicator rod increases resistance as it is withdrawn for the housing, thus providing a visual indication of the size and/or strength of the hooked fish. The indicator rod may be electrically coupled to a light to provide continuous or blinking illumination only upon the presence of a hooked fish, and an optional air pump is provided for maintaining water circulation and preventing freeze-up of the ice fishing hole. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227874 | Fishing Lure - A fishing lure to generate a vibration and sound may include an exterior housing having a cavity, a motor and battery module positioned within the cavity and may or may not be connected to the exterior housing, a battery connected to the motor and not connected to the exterior housing to provide power for the motor and a off-center weight being connected to the motor and not connected to the exterior housing to produce the vibration and sound by the motor and battery module striking the interior surface of the exterior housing. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227875 | ICE FISHING STORAGE AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM - An ice fishing equipment storage and transport system or kit provides easier and more organized retention of ice fishing equipment when being stored, transported, or in use. System can include a container such as a bucket having an open interior. A sleeve can be selectively attachable to the bucket and include one or more rod holder tubes, the rod holder tubes having one or more channels or slots adapted to hold an ice fishing rod or tip-up. A bucket container extension portion can attach to the bucket to capture and retain the sleeve between the bucket and the extension. The system can also include a lid for covering the bucket. In some embodiments, the lid can include additional features such as a selectively attachable transducer guide channel and an opening allowing for passage of a battery cable. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227876 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HALTING MORE TEACHING ACTIVITY - This invention is directed to a device that blocks a mole tunnel and to a method of halting mole tunneling activity and preventing or interfering with further such activity by blocking the tunnel at point(s) along the tunnel. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227877 | THREE-PHASE EMULSIFIED FUEL AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE - The present invention relates to an air-water-hydrocarbon three-phase micro-emulsified fuel prepared by adding water, air, and emulsifier compositions to liquid hydrocarbon fuels, to the methods of preparation, and to the uses of the micro-emulsions. The three-phase micro-emulsion fuel is prepared by emulsifying heavy hydrocarbons such as bunker fuel oil and heavy petroleum from the fraction distillation of petroleum, with water or an aqueous solution, air, and emulsifier compositions, in which the hydrocarbon fuel and the air form a dispersed phase and the aqueous solution forms a continuous phase. The resulting emulsified fuel is to be used as an alternative energy fuel in internal combustion engines, boilers, heaters, furnaces, combustion turbines or power plants offering the advantages of lower viscosity, higher performance and cleaner burning than the original fuel. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227878 | CORROSION INHIBITOR COMPOSITIONS FOR OXYGENATED GASOLINES - This invention relates to corrosion inhibitor additive combinations giving long acting performance in oxygenated gasoline blends comprising either low carbon number (<3) or high carbon number (greater than or equal to 4) alcohols or mixtures thereof and adapted for use in fuel delivery systems and internal combustion engines. The invention also is concerned with a process for conferring anti-corrosion properties to oxygenates in gasoline fuel mixtures wherein the oxygenate comprises biologically-derived butanol. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227879 | EXTRACTION OF WATER FROM AIR - Water vapor is extracted from air in a process in which water vapor from large volumes of air is concentrated by absorption into a small volume of hygroscopic liquid ( | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227880 | RECYCLED PLASTIC COMPOSITE COMPOSITION - A formulation for a recycled plastic, composite composition, and a method of making the composite composition, is provided. The composite composition includes recycled EVA plastic from 30% to 80%, a stone powder from 20% to 70%; percentages by weight. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227881 | RECYCLED PLASTIC COMPOSITE COMPOSITION - A composition for a recycled plastic composite composition, and a method of making the composite composition, is provided. The composite composition includes recycled EVA from 30% to 80% and a stone powder from 20% to 70%; percentages by weight | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227882 | PLANT TRAINING AND REMOVAL APPARATUS - An apparatus is disclosed for easy removal of potted and trained plants from a plant container. The apparatus includes an elongated support member configured to assist plant training, and an elliptical-shaped support base connected to the elongated support member and configured to removably support a plant. Embodiments of the apparatus include support arms asymmetrically disposed on the elongated support member to upwardly support a plant. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227883 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR INCREASING LIGHT TO PLANTS - A system, apparatus and method for providing increased light to plants including a bottom panel including tiles, side panels coupled substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel at a first edge of the bottom panel and providing a first reflector to redirect light, end panels coupled substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel at a second edge of the bottom panel and substantially orthogonal to some of the side panels and providing a second reflector to redirect light, a container configured to house the plants being supported by the bottom panel and providing a third reflector to redirect light, and light sources producing light beneficial to the plants, the light incident upon the bottom panel, the side panels, the end panels, and the container, the bottom panel, side panels, ends panels, and container each reflecting a portion of the incident light is disclosed. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227884 | POT FOR VERTICAL WALL, AND MULTI-FILTER AND PORT SUPPORT FRAME USED THEREFOR - Disclosed is a port for a vertical wall, a multi-filter used therein, and a port support frame. In the port a cover is installed in a port body having an interior space. A plurality of body filter holes penetrate the port body. Soil in which plants are set is filled in the interior space. A plurality of vegetation holes through which the plants set in the soil are formed in the cover, and cover filter holes are formed between the vegetation holes at locations corresponding to the body filter holes. Multi-filters penetrate the body filter holes, the cover filter holes, and the soil. A support tubular body forms an outer appearance of the multi-filter, and a filtering case is installed in the support tubular body. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227885 | SECURITY APPARATUS - Disclosed is apparatus for use with: an RFJD proximity card; a frame including a pair of jambs; a door hingedly connected to one of the jambs, the other being hollow and having a rabbet defined by a pair of surfaces, one surface presenting to the closed door and defining part of a stop against which the door is positioned when closed and the other surface flanking and presenting towards the door edge when closed . The other surface width is in the direction which defines the one jamb depth. The one jamb thickness is in the direction which defines the doorway width. The apparatus comprises a sensor which: produces a signal when the card is presented thereto; and has thickness T, width W and height H T<[thickness of other jamb−thickness of stop]. W is equivalent to the width of other surface. H| 2013-09-05 | |
| 20130227886 | SECURITY AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR CLOSER - A security kit is provided for automatic closing of a garage door after a predetermined time of garage door being open. The security kit comprises a replacement wall switch for operating the garage door operating mechanism. The replacement wall switch comprises a timer module and a sensor disposed to detect that the garage door is open or closed. The sensor is coupled to a timer input. The sensor and the timer cooperatively operate such that when the sensor detects that the garage door is closed, the timer is reset and disabled, and further cooperatively operate such that when the sensor detects that the garage door is open, the timer initiates timing a predetermined time period. The timer operates a switch at end of the predetermined time period to cause the garage door mechanism to close the garage door. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227887 | VEHICLE DOOR STRUCTURE - A vehicle door structure | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227888 | UNCLIMBABLE BARRIER - A child safety barrier is to be positioned across a passageway such as a doorway, stair landing or corridor, play pen or crib. The barrier includes an elongated member that is supported generally horizontally. The barrier is supported for rotation preferably in a direction that limits the ability of the child to pass over the barrier. Various alternative elongated members are described and various alternative support systems for the elongated members are described. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227889 | WINDOW REGULATOR - A window regulator has a small number of parts and a simple structure and avoids the generation of noise. An upper wire-end having a flange portion is connected to the end portion of a raising wire connected to a carrier plate. A wire-end storage portion having a hollow portion surrounded by a top wall and a circumferential wall extending downward from a rim of the top wall is formed on the carrier plate. A plurality of ribs are formed on the wire-end storage portion along an axis direction of the wire-end storage portion, while protruding from the circumferential wall to the hollow portion. The flange portion is in contact with at least two of the ribs. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227890 | DOOR INNER PANEL AS AUTOMOBILE PARTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A door inner panel as automobile parts is manufactured from a tailor welded blank formed from a different thickness steel sheet by means of different thickness connection for connecting different kind steel sheets having different sheet thicknesses. In the tailor welded blank, a weld line of the tailor welded blank includes linear weld line portions and an R-shaped weld line portion through which the linear weld lines are connected. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227891 | FIRE SHUTTER - A fire shutter for protecting an opening | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227892 | ENCLOSURE GATE WITH LATCH - An enclosure having a gate which may be pivotably hung from stanchions or walls such that it swings in either direction, and may be opened from either side, depending on the assembly of the enclosure, is described. A latch which may be opened from both inside and outside of the enclosure is also described. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227893 | APPARATUS AND COMPOSITION FOR SHARPENING A PAPER SHREDDER BLADE, AND PREPARATION PROCESS THEREFOR - Composition, apparatus, and methods of composition and apparatus manufacture, for sharpening a paper shredder blade. Composition includes grinding powder, thickening agent, and additive. The thickening agent may be a white oil, an animal oil, an vegetable oil, or a stearine wax. The additive may be an antirust powder, an antiwear powder, an antistatic powder, or an antioxidation powder. The grinding composition is dispensed into a polyethylene film, and sealed to form the grinding apparatus, as a grinding sheet or a grinding packet. A method for forming a grinding sheet includes selecting the constituent materials for a grinding composition; stirring the constituent grinding composition materials; heating the constituent materials to melting; mixing the constituent materials, while melting and intermixing; cooling and packaging the grinding composition to form a grinding sheet or packet. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227894 | APPARATUS AND COMPOSITION FOR SHARPENING A PAPER SHREDDER BLADE, AND PREPARATION PROCESS THEREFOR - Composition, apparatus, and methods of composition and apparatus manufacture, for sharpening a paper shredder blade. Composition includes grinding powder, thickening agent, and additive. The thickening agent may be a white oil, an animal oil, an vegetable oil, or a stearine wax. The additive may be an antirust powder, an antiwear powder, an antistatic powder, or an antioxidation powder. The grinding composition is dispensed into a polyethylene film, and sealed to form the grinding apparatus, as a grinding sheet or a grinding packet. A method for forming a grinding sheet includes selecting the constituent materials for a grinding composition; stirring the constituent grinding composition materials; heating the constituent materials to melting; mixing the constituent materials, while melting and intermixing; cooling and packaging the grinding composition to form a grinding sheet or packet. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227895 | PORTABLE BARRIER - A portable and collapsible barrier that is lightweight and can be easily transported and erected. The barrier includes a base, a top and an enclosed volume such as a diaphragm that can be expanded with a medium such as a gas or liquid to a desired shape. The expanded volume will act as a barrier. When a series of expanded barriers are connected, they will form a wall that can contain bulk materials or liquids. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227896 | Building Panels Having Hook and Loop Seams, Building Structures, and Systems and Methods for Making Building Panels - A building panel formed from sheet material is disclosed, the building panel extending in a longitudinal direction along its length and having a shape in cross section in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The building panel includes a center portion in cross section, a first connecting portion connected at one side of the center portion, the first connecting portion comprising a loop in cross section, and a second connecting portion connected at an opposing side of the center portion, the second connecting portion comprising a hook in cross section, wherein the loop and the hook are complementary in size and shape for joining the building panel to adjacent building panels. Building structures comprised of such building panels, and methods and systems for forming such building panels are also disclosed. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227897 | Truss-Based Monopole Support Structure - A monopole support assembly includes at least two truss assemblies secured to an outer surface of a monopole. At least two helical piers or micropiles are secured to the at least two truss assemblies, respectively. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227898 | Foundation System for Electrical Utility Structures - A foundation system for electrical utility structures is provided that minimizes impact on the chosen construction site, minimizes labor and minimizes associated installation costs. The foundation system comprises a structure to be supported at its base which has a plurality of arm members secured to the base and a plurality of helical piers or micropiles which are inserted into the ground and distally attached to the base of the structure by attaching to the arm members. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227899 | CONCRETE WALL WITH OPTICAL FIBERS DISPLAY DEVICE - A concrete wall with optical fibers display device comprises a concrete wall having plurality outer surfaces for display purpose, multiples optical fibers are embedded within the concrete wall for guiding light from one surface to another, and said optical fibers are arranged in a matrix fashion with each optical fibers is spaced by a predetermined space to form a figure or characters, a projecting device placed away from the concrete wall by a predetermined distance as light source, and a layer is painted onto the whole outer surfaces of the concrete wall for reinforcing the junction portion where the tip of optical fibers with the surfaces of the concrete wall. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227900 | Insulating Member for Building Construction - An insulating member is disposed between the top of a wall and the underside of a roof to more effectively insulate the structure and prevent condensation fostering growth of mold and mildew occurring along the surfaces of the wall, ceiling and roof. A first surface of the insulating member overlies the top plate of the wall extending inward between the ceiling joists a distance of at least 1.5 feet. A second surface overlies the outside surface of the wall extending downward along the exterior of the wall a distance of at least 0.5 feet. A third surface is shaped to substantially conform to the opposing underside of the roof deck such that the space between the roof deck and the wall top plate is sealed off by the insulating member. Multiple air flow pathways extend through the insulating member providing continuous air flow from soffit area into the attic space. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227901 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MAKING A BUILDING BLOCK FOR MORTAR-FREE CONSTRUCTION - The invention discloses devices and methods for using building blocks for construction that does not require mortar, internal columns or additional internal or external finishing. A building block includes joining elements for attaching blocks from top to bottom as well as from side to side. Additionally, blocks have internal and external finishes that are complete. The block includes a removable face for allowing access to space for infrastructural elements like wires and pipes. Thus, after construction of a structure, there is no additional need to paint, hang wallpaper or otherwise treat the outer and inner walls of the final structure. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227902 | STRUCTURAL PANEL AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A structural panel includes a rigid foam core, a spray foam on an exterior surface of the rigid foam core, and a first outer skin on the spray foam. The rigid foam core includes a tongue portion along a first longitudinal side face and a groove portion along a second longitudinal side face. A second outer skin is also on the spray foam. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227903 | SUBFLOOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A subfloor component includes an insulating foam panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having walls that extend into the panel from the first face toward the second face. The subfloor component also includes a moisture-resistant film attached to the first face of the panel and that conforms to the pedestals, and a hardboard layer on the second face of the panel. A method of manufacturing subfloor components is also disclosed. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227904 | SUBFLOOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A subfloor component includes an insulating foam panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having walls that extend into the panel from the first face toward the second face. The subfloor component also includes a moisture-resistant film attached to the first face of the panel and that conforms to the pedestals, and a hardboard layer on the second face of the panel. Methods of manufacturing subfloor components are also disclosed. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227905 | FREE-STANDING WALL ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS - A free-standing wall includes concrete base blocks adjacent to each other forming a base course; a first set of concrete wall blocks stacked on the base course and on each other to form a first wall face; and a second set of concrete wall blocks stacked on the base course and on each other to form a second wall face that faces the opposite direction from the first wall face and that has the same number of courses as the first plurality of wall blocks. Methods of constructing the wall arrangement include laying the base blocks next to each other end to end; stacking individual blocks of a first set of blocks on the base course and then on each other to form a first wall face; stacking individual blocks of the second set of blocks on the base course and then on each other to form a second wall face that faces a direction opposite of the first wall face. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227906 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING A BUILDING STRUCTURE - A system having a beam having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end is offset relative to the longitudinal axis in a first direction, and wherein the second end is offset relative to the longitudinal axis in a second direction that is opposite of the first direction. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227907 | SPLICE CLIP FOR CEILING GRID SYSTEMS - A splice plate for joining and aligning extruded trim strips used in suspended ceiling islands and fascias of the type having a pair of opposed flanged channels on its rear face, the splice plate having upper and lower flanges proportioned to slide into the pair of channels and a pair of clamping elements, each of the clamping elements being disposed in a rearwardly horizontally spaced relation to a respective one of said splice plate flanges, a machine screw associated with each clamping element and arranged when turned to draw the respective clamping element forcibly towards an associated plate flange to thereby clamp an intervening portion of a trim channel flange, said plate being sufficiently long to span between a pair of end abutted trim strips. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227908 | ATTACHMENT CLIP FOR CEILING GRID SYSTEMS - A clip having a first leg for attaching to a trim strip and a second leg for attaching to a grid runner, the first leg having a backer plate attached with a screw through a slot, a head of the screw on a side of the first leg facing the second leg, the backer plate on the other side of the first leg, an upper edge of the first leg in a downwardly facing groove on a backside of the trim strip, the backer plate fitting between a depending free edge of the upper groove and an upstanding edge of a lower upwardly facing groove when the screw is up in the slot, and being received in the lower groove when the screw is down in the slot and clamping between the upstanding edge and a rear face of the trim strip when the screw is tightened. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227909 | ROOFING REPAIR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A roofing repair system including a multi-part primer and a water-activated overcoat composition. The multi-part primer includes a first part including a hydroxyl-functional (meth)acrylic (co)polymer, and a second part including a mixture of a hydrophilic polyfunctional aliphatic polyisocyanate and a hydrophobic polyfunctional aliphatic polyisocyanate, wherein a molar ratio of hydroxyl functionality in the first part to isocyanate functionality in the second part is less than 1. The water-activated overcoat composition includes at least one compound selected from polyketimines having amino groups attached to secondary carbon atoms, polyenamines, and oxazolidines. In some exemplary embodiments, the volume ratio of the multi-part primer to the water-activated composition is from 5:1 to 7:1. In certain exemplary embodiments, the multi-part primer is substantially free of organic solvents. A method of using the roofing repair system to repair the weathered surface of an elastomeric roofing membrane is also described. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227910 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLING A TEXTURED TILE FLOORING PRODUCT - A method for manufacturing and installing a textured cementitious tile flooring product, wherein sodium bicarbonate is used to texture the tile surface and a polyurethane caulking material provides flexible joints between tiles. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227911 | POST SLEEVE ASSEMBLY - A post sleeve provides a substantially permanent base for supporting a post for a fence or sign, and from which one post can be removed and replaced with another post. The sleeve includes a concrete body that is poured on site, using a sleeve core prepositioned in the post hole, and around which wet concrete is poured. After the concrete is cured, the core is removed, leaving a post sleeve cavity configured to receive a post. The core can be rigid, or can include a flexible shell and stiffener. A preformed post sleeve top can be attached to the sleeve core and positioned therewith in the post hole, to become a permanent part of the post sleeve, once the concrete cures. A drain is attached to the core, and remains in the sleeve when the core is removed, and can be a percolation chamber, or passage extending below the sleeve. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227912 | COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO OPERATE LOW PROFILE RUCKERS USING LOADING CAPS CAPABLE OF RUCKING FIXED DIAMETER COVERINGS - Loading caps suitable to mount to product chutes for rucking sleeves of covering material onto a chute body include a conical or frustoconical upper portion. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227913 | LENGTH-ADJUSTABLE WRAP FILM DISPENSER - A length-adjustable wrap film dispenser includes an outer tube member having a sleeve connection portion and a first engagement portion, and an inner tube member having an insertion portion axially movably and rotatably inserted into the sleeve connection portion of the outer tube member and a second engagement portion for engagement with the first engagement portion. When rotating the inner tube member relative to the outer tube member to disengage the second engagement portion from the first engagement portion, the inner tube member can be moved axially relative to the outer tube member to adjust the length of the length-adjustable wrap film dispenser. After adjustment, the inner tube member is rotated again to force the second engagement portion into engagement with the first engagement portion, locking the inner tube member and the outer tube member. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227914 | TRAY SEALER AND METHOD OF CONVEYING TRAYS - The invention relates to a tray sealer comprising a sealing station for sealing trays with a cover film, and a conveyor system for conveying the trays along a conveying path, wherein the conveyor system includes a plurality of pushers each configured for carrying along at least one tray and movable along an endless pusher path. The invention is characterized in that the pushers are movable independently of one another along the pusher path. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227915 | VACUUM PACKING METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TOBACCO - Apparatus and methods of packing leaf tobacco preserve the integrity of tobacco, help retain freshness and moisture content of tobacco, and also help eliminate insect infestation. A method of packing tobacco includes supplying a quantity of tobacco into a plurality of open containers; closing the opening containers; inserting the closed containers within a flexible, non-porous bag having a closeable opening; closing the opening of the bag; and extracting air from the bag so as to create a sub-atmospheric pressure therein. The bag is configured to hold one or more tobacco containers, such as C48 or A48 cartons. In some embodiments the bag may be configured to hold up to six containers, such as C48 or A48 cartons. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227916 | WASTE PACKING SYSTEM WITH FUSION SEAL APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to a waste packaging device, a method of storing waste and to a film for use in this system and method. The device comprises a dispensing apparatus where a plastic film is stored, a bin where a fusion seal apparatus is located, and a fusion seal apparatus. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227917 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS CONTAINMENT BAG AND METHOD OF USE - A flexible bag assembly includes a body which has a first end and a second end; a closure system for opening or closing of the body between the first end and the second end along a seam; and at least one tubular section on at least one end of the body. The tubular section is configured to wrap around a pipe portion connected to a container. Systems and methods of using such flexible bag assembly for environmental process containment are disclosed herein. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227918 | FORMING MEMBER FOR FORMING SEALED PACKAGES OF POURABLE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM A TUBE OF PACKAGING MATERIAL - There is described a forming member for controlling the volume of packs of pourable food products formed from a tube of packaging material and sealed at a number of sections of tube crosswise to an axis of tube, comprising: a wall comprising, in turn, a first surface which is adapted to interact with a first portion of tube; and a pair of sidewalls protruding from wall on the same side of wall, and comprising respective second surfaces which are adapted to interact with relative second portions of tube; first surface is at least partially concave. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227919 | STRETCH WRAP CARRIAGE THREADING DEVICE - A carriage for a stretch wrap assembly including a threading assembly for moving a front end of the stretch wrap through the housing. The threading assembly includes a manually movable system moving the front end of the stretch wrap, the manually movable system comprising an endless link moving about a plurality of rotating members and being located at a bottom surface of the top of the housing. The threading assembly includes a handle extending through the top of the housing. Roller axes and thread axes are parallel and spaced from each other such that none of the roller axes are collinear with the thread axes. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227920 | Saddle pad eliminating the area of highest pressure from saddle tree bars with circle cut out areas lined with silicon rubber. - An improved saddle pad placed between the saddle and a horse that suspends the areas of highest pressure points from saddle bars. The improved saddle pad redistributes surrounding pressure evenly 360 degrees, not allowing highest pressure point areas from saddle bars to touch the shoulders of the horse. In a preferred embodiment, a circle cutout is reinforced with silicone rubber to prevent wear and redistributes surrounding pressure and allows the saddle bars to settle within circle cut out area pad closer to the horse reducing roll from side to side. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227921 | FILTER BAG CAGE JOINT - A filter support cage for a baghouse filter comprises a first filter cage segment comprising elongated body portion having a top end and a bottom end, a second filter cage segment comprising a second elongated body portion having a top end and a bottom end, and a coupling member positioned between and connecting the bottom end of the first filter cage segment and the top end of the second filter cage segment. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227922 | Arrangement And Method For The Automatic Transfer Of Crops From A Harvesting Machine To A Transport Vehicle - An arrangement for the automatic transfer of agricultural crops from a harvesting machine to a transport vehicle has an image capture device, which optically detects one or more features of the transport vehicle. A computer controls an actuator to adjust a transfer device relative to the harvesting machine and/or to change the position of the loading container relative to the harvesting machine based on signals of the image capture device. The computer continually sets up, with the aid of the signals of the image capture device, a virtual movement model of the loading container and controls the actuator with the aid of extrapolated data for an expected position of the loading container derived from the movement model, if the signals of the image capture device are no longer sufficient to recognize the transport vehicle because of an impairment of the visibility conditions. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227923 | LIGHT RIDING VEHICLE - To achieve a particular price point and/or to utilize a particular engine, riding lawn mowers may be configured with reduced size, weight, and/or power requirements, in order. A riding lawn mower may comprise a cutting deck coupled to a cutting blade, and an internal combustion engine having a displacement of less than 225 cubic centimeters. The internal combustion engine may be coupled to the cutting blade via a friction drive, wherein the friction drive is configured with a neutral bearing in order to reduce flat spotting of components of the friction drive. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227924 | Method for the Production of a Multi-Layer Metal Cord that is Rubberized in Situ using an Unsaturated Thermoplastic Elastomer - Method of manufacturing a multi-layer metal cord having a plurality of concentric layers of wires, comprising one or more inner layer(s) and an outer layer, of the type “rubberized in situ.” The method includes the following steps: at least one step of sheathing at least one inner layer with the rubber or the rubber composition by passing through at least one extrusion head; and an assembling step in which the wires of the outer layer are assembled around the inner layer adjacent to it, in order to form the multi-layer cord thus rubberized from the inside. The rubber is an unsaturated thermoplastic elastomer extruded in the molten state, preferably a thermoplastic elastomer of the thermoplastic stirene (TPS) elastomer type such as an SBS, SBBS, SIS or SBIS block copolymer for example. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227925 | Method and Device for Yarn Braking Especially at Renewal of Spinning in a Working Position of an Air Jet Spinning Machine - The inventions relates to the method of yarn braking especially at renewal of spinning in a working position of an air jet spinning machine by means of attending a device provided with a vacuum tube ( | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227926 | COMPACTED HYBRID ELEVATOR ROPE | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227927 | Chain and Coupling Links - A coupling link for connecting two parts together includes link components (which each form a partial link) that are joined together with a removable support. The support and link components are coupled together to withstand high loads and/or adverse wear conditions. The inventive construction is strong, durable, efficient, cost effective and easy to use. Wear caps are provided to facilitate extended usable chain life. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227928 | FUEL NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN TURBINE ENGINES AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A fuel nozzle for use with a turbine engine is provided. The fuel nozzle includes a housing coupled to a combustor liner defining a combustion chamber. The housing is at least partially positioned within an air plenum and comprises an endwall that at least partially defines the air plenum. The fuel nozzle includes a plurality of mixing tubes extending through the housing for channeling a fuel to the combustion chamber, a cooling fluid plenum at least partially defined within the housing by the housing endwall, and a plurality of apertures defined within the housing endwall for channeling a cooling fluid from the cooling fluid plenum to the air plenum. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227929 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING CONTAMINANTS IN A FLUID - This disclosure describes embodiments of a system and device for measuring corrosive components suspended in air flowing to a turbo-machine. The device comprises a fluid circuit with a detection module having a sensing element disposed in a manifold. The manifold surrounds the sensing element to prevent mixing of the flow of sample air in the manifold with air from the surrounding environment. In one example, the fluid circuit also comprises a fluid flow module with elements to monitor flow characteristics of the flow of sample air. Operation of the fluid flow module can effectuate changes in flow characteristics of the flow of sample air to optimize detection of the corrosive components. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227930 | GAS TURBINE FRAME STIFFENING RAILS - Gas turbine engine frames are disclosed. An example gas turbine engine frame may include a generally annular outer casing disposed coaxially about a hub; a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart struts joined to the hub and the outer casing, individual struts extending radially outwardly from the hub to the outer casing; and a stiffening rail monolithically formed with the outer casing circumferentially between two of the struts. The stiffening rail may extend radially inward beyond the inner surface of the outer casing between the struts. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227931 | TURBOPUMP, IN PARTICULAR FOR FEEDING ROCKET ENGINES - A turbopump for feeding a low-thrust rocket engine comprises a pump, a turbine, and a common rotary shaft connected to the pump and to the turbine. First and second bearings closer respectively to the pump and to the turbine serve to support the common shaft. The second bearing is a hydrodynamic bearing connected to a gas supply source, and the turbopump also includes at least one dynamic sealing gasket around the shaft and interposed between the first and second bearings. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227932 | HEATER/COOLER MODULE, INTEGRATED INTO AN INTAKE MANIFOLD OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FOR CONDITIONING A GASEOUS INTAKE FLUID - An intake system for a turbocharged internal combustion engine and a method for controlling warm-up of a turbocharged internal combustion engine are provided. The intake system includes an intake manifold defining a plenum chamber connectable to a plurality of engine cylinders, an intake duct opening into the plenum chamber and supplying a gaseous fluid thereto, an electric heater provided for heating the gaseous fluid, and a cooler supplied with a cooling fluid, provided for cooling the gaseous fluid. The heater and the cooler cooperate to form a conditioning module positioned within the plenum chamber in such a way as to intercept at least a substantial part of the gaseous fluid entering the plenum chamber from the intake duct, wherein the cooler is arranged in series with the heater. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227933 | ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INITIATING A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION - An engine command override may occur when a diesel particulate filter (DPF) requires regeneration. The need for regeneration may be indicated by regeneration level. The engine may be operated in a normal mode when the DPF regeneration level is below a regeneration level threshold, wherein the engine command is based on the throttle input. Additionally, the engine may be operated in an override mode when the DPF regeneration level is above a regeneration level threshold and the engine is operating in the idle state, wherein the engine command is based on a predetermined throttle regeneration setting. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227934 | AFTERTREATMENT BURNER AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM - A system and method for efficient regeneration of a diesel particulate filter used in the exhaust system of a diesel engine, is disclosed. In various systems, a burner is incorporated into the exhaust stream, and prior to the diesel particulate filter. Because the burner requires precise amounts of fuel and air to operate properly, an air flow delivery device, such as a positive displacement pump or blower is incorporated into the system to channel boost air to the burner. Alternatively, a bypass line may be used in conjunction with a pressure regulator, wherein the bypass line diverts the boost air from the pump or blower, while the pressure regulator controls the final pressure to the burner. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227935 | DIAGNOSTICS FOR HYDROCARBON INJECTION FOR FILTER REGENERATION - A method of determining a malfunction in a hydrocarbon injection system for an internal combustion engine having an exhaust system with a diesel particulate filter and a diesel oxidation catalyst, is provided. An efficiency of a diesel oxidation catalyst to convert hydrocarbons injected for regeneration of a diesel particulate filter into heat is estimated based upon an input temperature of the diesel oxidation catalyst, an output temperature of the diesel oxidation catalyst, and an output temperature of a diesel particulate filter. The estimated efficiency is compared to a predetermined stored efficiency value. An indication of a malfunction is generated when the comparison of the estimated efficiency to the predetermined stored efficiency exceeds a threshold amount. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227936 | HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE HAVING EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION DEVICE - A hydraulic drive system executing load sensing control is capable of efficiently combusting and removing filter deposits inside an exhaust gas purification device by pump output power increasing control when there is no actuator operation, eliminating interference between the actuator operation and the pump output power increasing control. A first solenoid selector valve selects between tank pressure and delivery pressure of a pilot pump. A second solenoid selector valve is arranged in a line leading the output pressure of a differential pressure reducing valve to an LS control valve for selecting between enabling and disabling of the load sensing control. When the exhaust gas purification device needs regeneration, a controller executes switching to make the first solenoid selector valve output the delivery pressure of the pilot pump as dummy load pressure and to make the second solenoid selector valve disable the load sensing control. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227937 | RIDE CONTROL SYSTEM - A ride control system and method where the system includes first hydraulics for equalizing pressure between ride control accumulators and boom cylinder head side, and second hydraulics for providing low pressure drop connection between ride control accumulators and boom cylinder head side. When ride control is engaged, the first hydraulics equalizes pressure between ride control accumulators and boom cylinder head side to within a pressure threshold, then the second hydraulics provides the low pressure drop connection between ride control accumulators and boom cylinder head side. Ride control system can include third hydraulics for providing fluid connection between boom cylinder rod side and tank; where after first hydraulics equalizes pressure to within pressure threshold, then third hydraulics provides connection between boom cylinder rod side and tank. The ride control system can also monitor the condition of the ride control accumulators. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227938 | HYDROSTATIC ENERGY STORE - A drive includes a hydraulic machine configured to convert kinetic energy into hydraulic energy and a hydrostatic energy store configured to be charged by the hydraulic machine. The drive further includes a control device configured to control the preloading of the store as a function of an operating state of a device driven by the drive. A hydrostatic energy store for a drive of a device includes a hydraulic machine which converts kinetic energy into hydraulic energy and charges the store. The store further includes a control device configured to vary a preloading of the store as a function of an operating state of the device. A method for adapting a preloading of a hydrostatic energy store includes determining an operating state of the device, determining the optimum preloading as a function of the determined operating state, and setting the preloading. A control device controls the setting of the preloading. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227939 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR A SELF-PROPELLED WORKING MACHINE - A hydraulic system for a self-propelled agricultural working machine includes a variable displacement pump driven by an internal combustion engine ( | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227940 | ENERGY CONVERSION FROM FLUID FLOW - A device for use in extracting energy from an incoming fluid flow is presented. The device comprises: an oscillator assembly mounted on a base, the oscillator assembly comprising: a main body for exposing to an incoming fluid flow; and a joining element attached to the main body and configured for anchoring the main body to the base and enabling oscillation of the main body with respect to the base; an operative flow affecting unit comprising at least one flow interacting element located in at least one location respectively on a surface of the main body, the operative flow affecting unit being configured and controllably operable for affecting a separation of streams of the fluid flowing over the surface of the main body; a control unit in communication with the operative flow affecting unit, the control unit being configured and operable for activating and deactivating of each of the at least one flow interacting element of the operative flow affecting unit according to a certain time pattern, the time pattern being selected such that interaction between the flow interacting element and fluid streams creates vortices in the fluid streams at a selected vortex formation frequency causing an increase in oscillation of the main body, thereby enabling conversion of motion from the oscillation into useful energy. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227941 | PRESSURE INTENSIFIER FOR DISCHARGING FLUID AT CONSTANT FLOW RATE - A pressure intensifier for ejecting fluid at a constant flow rate includes a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic motor, a supply channel, a first control unit, and a second control unit. The hydraulic pump pumps an introduced fluid to eject the fluid through an ejection channel. The hydraulic motor is driven by the introduced fluid and drives the hydraulic pump to cause the fluid ejected by the hydraulic pump to be intensified. The supply channel allows the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor to be supplied with the fluid. The first control unit opens or closes the supply channel, and the second control unit operates the first control unit to cause the first control unit to close the supply channel if the fluid ejected through the ejection channel is larger than a predetermined pressure. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227942 | TIDAL ADJUSTMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR A WAVE ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM - This invention relates to a tidal adjustment arrangement for a wave energy recovery system where the wave energy recovery system comprising at least a body ( | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227943 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATORS WITH SENSIBLE COATINGS - Methods of applying sensible coatings with at least one spatially-varying characteristic to shape memory alloy actuators, particularly actuators comprising linear elements such as wires strips or cables, are disclosed. Such coatings enable the positions of the linear shape memory alloy elements to be sensed using magnetic, capacitive and optical sensors and so, in conjunction with a controller, enable operation of such actuators under proportional control. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227944 | GENERATOR ARRANGEMENT AND OPERATING METHOD - A method of operating a generator arrangement comprises selecting an operating mode as a function of at least one of: a speed of an engine, a temperature of at least a portion of the engine, a property of an exhaust fluid of the engine, and whether an engine braking command signal is received by the controller; controlling the flow of fluid from a first engine outlet to a first turbine by setting, based on the selected operating mode, an operating condition of a first flow control mechanism, the first turbine being part of a turbocharger having a compressor in fluid flow communication with an engine inlet; and controlling the flow of fluid from a second engine outlet to a second turbine by setting, based on the selected operating mode, an operating condition of a second flow control mechanism, the second turbine being parallel to the first turbine and being part of an electrical generator. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227945 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LIMITING OUTPUT OF A BOOSTED ENGINE - A method for operating a turbocharged engine is disclosed. In one example, during a first condition an engine operation is adjusted in response to a turbocharger expansion ratio exceeding a first limit and during a second condition an engine operation is adjusted in response to the turbocharger expansion ratio exceeding a second limit that differs from the first limit. Degradation of the engine may be reduced under some engine operating conditions by adjusting engine operation in response to the turbocharger expansion ratio. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227946 | TUBE BUNDLE HEAT EXCHANGER AND WASTE GAS HEAT RECOVERY DEVICE - The invention relates to a tube bundle heat exchanger having a plurality of tube windings ( | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227947 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INCREASING POWER PLANT EFFICIENCY AT PARTIAL LOADS - For increasing power plant efficiency during periods of variable heat input or at partial loads, a motive fluid is cycled through a Rankine cycle power plant having a vaporizer and a superheater such that the motive fluid is delivered to a turbine at a selected inlet temperature at full admission. A percentage of a superheated portion of the motive fluid is adjusted during periods of variable heat input or at partial loads while virtually maintaining the inlet temperature and power plant thermal efficiency. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227948 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING THERMAL POWER, DELIVERED FROM A VARIABLE TEMPERATURE HEAT SOURCE, INTO MECHANICAL POWER - The present invention concerns a method and a system for converting thermal power delivered from a variable temperature heat source into mechanical power by means of a closed thermodynamic cycle. The cycle is characterized in that it operates between a higher temperature (Thigh) and a temperature substantially equal to ambient temperature (Tamb), wherein said higher temperature (Thigh) is much higher than ambient temperature (Tamb), said closed thermodynamic cycle comprising an adiabatic compression process for changing the temperature of a two-phase mixture from said ambient temperature (Tamb) to a lower temperature (Tlow) and to change the specific entropy value of one phase of said two-phase mixture from a first specific entropy value (si, s3) to a second specific entropy value (s2), said second specific entropy value (s2) being lower than said first specific entropy value (s1, s3) and said ambient temperature value (Tamb) being lower than the value of said lower temperature (Tlow). | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227949 | Energy Changer - A self-contained energy converter, suitable for powering a vehicle for example, includes an assembly for gasification of a liquid fuel to produce a combustible gas. A number of burners are provided burn the combustible gas in order to heat a heat exchanger for heating water from a tank to produce wet steam. A superheated steam generator is provided in communication with the heat exchanger and includes a number of heating assemblies arranged to heat cylindrical surfaces for converting the wet steam into a superheated steam. Nozzles are provided to direct the superheated steam to a turbine to produce mechanical motion. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227950 | HYBRID ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A propeller driven aircraft powered by either an internal combustion engine or an electric motor. The parallel system hybrid aircraft can takeoff with the internal combustion engine and climb to a cruising altitude. The internal combustion engine then can be turned off and the electric motor turned on to power the aircraft's propeller. The aircraft is capable of alternating operation between the electric motor and internal combustion engine as often as required at altitude. The aircraft can be landed using either the internal combustion engine or the electric motor. The transition of power from the internal combustion engine to the electric motor and back is performed through a hybrid clutch and pulley assembly that interconnects the internal combustion engine propeller flange to the propeller driveshaft. The electric motor is connected to the hybrid assembly through belts and sheaves. The electric motor throttle is controlled in the cockpit. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227951 | LASER CLAD FUEL INJECTOR PREMIX BARREL - A fuel injector for a gas turbine engine may include a center body disposed about a longitudinal axis, and a premix barrel positioned radially outwardly from the center body to define an annular passageway between the center body and the premix barrel. The annular passageway may extend from an upstream end that is configured to be fluidly coupled to a compressor to a downstream end that is configured to be fluidly coupled to a combustor. The premix barrel may include a first portion at the upstream end and a second portion at the downstream end. The first portion may include a stainless steel material, and the second portion may include a nickel based superalloy material. The second portion may be coupled to the first portion by a laser clad coupling. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227952 | SANDWICH STRUCTURE WITH SHEAR STIFFNESS BETWEEN SKINS AND COMPLIANCE IN THE THICKNESS DIRECTION - A sandwich structure includes a first skin, a second skin, a first hinge member, and a second hinge member. The first hinge member may be movably coupled to the first skin and a first skin joint. The second hinge member may be movably coupled to the second skin and second skin joint. The first hinge member and the second member may be movably coupled to one another and a member joint located between the first and second skin joint. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227953 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING COMBUSTION DYNAMICS IN A COMBUSTOR - A system for reducing combustion dynamics in a combustor includes an end cap having an upstream surface axially separated from a downstream surface, and tube bundles extend from the upstream surface through the downstream surface. A divider inside a tube bundle defines a diluent passage that extends axially through the downstream surface, and a diluent supply in fluid communication with the divider provides diluent flow to the diluent passage. A method for reducing combustion dynamics in a combustor includes flowing a fuel through tube bundles, flowing a diluent through a diluent passage inside a tube bundle, wherein the diluent passage extends axially through at least a portion of the end cap into a combustion chamber, and forming a diluent barrier in the combustion chamber between the tube bundle and at least one other adjacent tube bundle. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227954 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE CONFIGURED TO SHAPE POWER OUTPUT - A gas turbine engine and method of controlling the gas turbine engine that may be utilized in a power grid having a plurality of additional power generation sources. The gas turbine engine is configured with a compressor having an enlarged mass flow volume. The gas turbine engine may be operated at a base load for supplying power to the power grid at a part load and optimum efficiency for the engine, and may be ramped up to a higher output to supply a peak load output to the power grid. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130227955 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING COMBUSTION DYNAMICS IN A COMBUSTOR - A system for reducing combustion dynamics in a combustor includes an end cap having an upstream surface axially separated from a downstream surface, and tube bundles extend through the end cap. A diluent supply in fluid communication with the end cap provides diluent flow to the end cap. Diluent distributors circumferentially arranged inside at least one tube bundle extend downstream from the downstream surface and provide fluid communication for the diluent flow through the end cap. A method for reducing combustion dynamics in a combustor includes flowing fuel through tube bundles that extend axially through an end cap, flowing a diluent through diluent distributors into a combustion chamber, wherein the diluent distributors are circumferentially arranged inside at least one tube bundle and each diluent distributor extends downstream from the end cap, and forming a diluent barrier in the combustion chamber between at least one pair of adjacent tube bundles. | 2013-09-05 |
