| 36th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20100223705 | FRONT BREAK AWAY BALLISTICS VEST - A front break away ballistics vest ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223706 | WELDING HELMET AUDIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH BONE CONDUCTION TRANSDUCERS - A system for welding communication that includes a welding headgear and a bone conduction transducer (BCT) disposed in or on the welding headgear is provided. The BCT facilitates communication of signals to a welding operator via bone conduction. The bone conduction facilitates the transmission of sound directly to an inner ear of the welding operator. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223707 | ADAPTER SYSTEM AND ADAPTER FOR PROTECTIVE MASK - An adapter system for a protective mask ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223708 | Anatomical Forearm Protection - An anatomical forearm protection characterised by consisting of a substantially concave body ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223709 | Garment Protective Assembly - A garment such as a shirt or pants has a front layer with portions which define a central opening defined by an inner periphery and positionable to overlie a portion of the joint to be protected such as a knee or an elbow. A removable protective insert is larger than the central opening and has a unitary cap sewn thereto. The cap has an upper segment separated from a lower segment by a bending joint defined by at least one groove which extends substantially across the cap. The upper segment and the lower segment are separately fixed to the protective insert by stitching. The upper segment and the lower segment have an outwardly projecting flange which overlies the protective insert, the flange having portions which engage the front layer of the garment between the cap flange and the protective insert. A slot in the insert ventilates through the front layer. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223710 | ARCHER'S FINGER PROTECTION DEVICE - A finger-protection device for archery with a single stall ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223711 | Adhesive underarm perspiration absorbing pad - An adhesive underarm perspiration absorbing pad consisting of a thin, flat, flexible, moisture absorbing pad, worn directly on the skin of the armpit for perspiration absorption. After the protective film ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223712 | Protective Garments and Gasket System for Firefighter's and Other Emergency Personnel - A gasket system ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223713 | GARMENT AND BRASSIERE ACCESSORY - A garment and brassiere accessory that is substantially triangular in shape having attachment straps ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223714 | Eye Protectors - An eye protector ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223715 | Gamma Resistant Nonwoven Web Laminate - A gamma and E-Beam resistant nonwoven web laminate material is provided for use in the industry. The nonwoven web laminate may include at least one layer of a nonwoven material and a second layer of a coating material. The coating material of the nonwoven web laminate material may include a microporous film with water vapor transmission rate of 7500 G/24 hours period. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223716 | PROTECTIVE ARTICLES CONTAINING N-HALOCHITOSAN - Laminates made from films and powders of N-halochitosan are provided. The films and laminates can be used to make a variety of finished articles that can be used to provide protection from hazardous chemical and biological agents. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223717 | FIRE RESISTANT MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - There are disclosed fire resistant threads and fabrics comprising an intimate blend of natural and synthetic fibers. In embodiments the blends may comprise between 50% and about 98% of the natural fibers. The fabrics disclosed may further comprise conductive and/or strengthening filaments which may be disposed on one side of the fabric. The fabrics may have a reduced surface resistance and may be formed into garments. Methods for making the threads and fabrics are also disclosed. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223718 | Automatic Toilet Seat Assembly Closing System - A closing apparatus is provided for automatically closing a toilet seat assembly adapted for mounting to a top ledge of a toilet bowl. Embodiments of the closing apparatus include an actuator for automatically rotating the toilet seat assembly between open and closed positions. The closing apparatus may also include one or more dampers for resisting the rotational movement of the toilet seat assembly so as to extend the closing rotation of the toilet seat assembly over a desired delay period. In other embodiments, the respective centers of gravity of a seat and a lid of the toilet seat assembly may be positioned with respect to a hinge axis of the toilet seat assembly in a manner that causes the seat or the seat and the lid to automatically close via gravitational torque when released in the open position. The closure apparatus may also include a simplified latch mechanism for selectively restraining the toilet seat assembly in an open position. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223719 | TOILET WITH FOOT-OPERATED TOILET SEAT LIFTING APPARATUS - A simplified apparatus for allowing hands-free raising and lowering of a toilet seat. In a preferred embodiment, the toilet seat actuating apparatus includes a ‘U’ shaped foot operated level which when depressed by a user, pivots about a fulcrum and raises the toilet seat via left and right linkages. The fulcrum is formed by a bracket assembly that mounts in between the porcelain throne and the seat. The apparatus is devoid of actuators, dampers, and other cumbersome or costly components that are employed on the toilet seat operating devices of prior art. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223721 | Combination bathtub and spa - A combination bathtub and spa includes a tub enclosure that is adapted to contain a quantity of water, a drain having a drain valve that may be opened to drain water from the tub enclosure or closed to retain water therein, a supply system for supplying water to the tub enclosure, and a lid that is adapted to removably cover the tub enclosure. The combination bathtub and spa also includes a pump having an inlet and an outlet, a suction line that provides a path for water from the tub enclosure to the inlet of the pump, a jet nozzle that is located in the sidewall of the tub enclosure, and a jet nozzle supply line that provides a path for water from the outlet of the pump to the jet nozzle. A filter is provided to filter the water that flows into the tub enclosure, as well as a heater for heating the water that flows into the tub enclosure. A control valve is adapted to open to allow water to flow through the filter or to close to stop the flow of water through the filter. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223722 | Bed with automatic mattress lifting system - The bed with automatic mattress lifting system is a bed with a frame and an internal drive system for raising a mattress above the frame, allowing the user to easily change the sheets or other bed coverings. The mattress rests on a mattress supporting platform, which, in the lowered position, is received within the frame. In operation, driven motion of an internal rod caused by a drive system located within the frame generates rotation in a lever arm. The lever arm is secured to a shaft that extends across the frame, and rotation of the shaft causes a pair of supports to rotate. Upper ends of the supports are joined to a lower surface of the mattress supporting platform, thus driving upward movement of the mattress supporting platform. The sheets cover both the mattress and the platform, allowing the sheets to be changed without having to manually lift the mattress. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223723 | Portable Child Bed - A portable child bed in the nature of a cot. The cot includes a frame having a network of interconnected legs such that the frame is collapsible and expandable between open and closed configurations. The frame includes a stop to halt the expansion of the frame at a certain position. Flexible bedding depends from the frame in the nature of a hammock, with the flexible bedding being anchored at six positions about the frame. The frame of interconnected legs includes legs that are shaped to be out-of-the-way of the depending flexible bedding such that a child rests on the flexible bedding, not on the frame. Flexible straps run on an underside of the bedding and run to and between hubs of the frame. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223724 | VARIABLE POSTURE BED - A variable posture bed includes a base rest located on a floor surface; a bed board arranged in a horizontal state above and opposite the base rest; a connection support portion disposed at the center of the base rest between the base rest and the bed board and that supports the bed board to be vertically movable in all directions around the center thereof; connection support portions disposed at four corners of the base rest and the bed board and that support the bed board to be vertically movable; and a drive control device that continuously moves the bed board in the vertical direction with a predetermined operation pattern and that limits the vertical movement of the head side of the bed board between the horizontal position and a predetermined upper position. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223725 | DIFFERENTIAL TRACTION BEDDING - A medical linen is disclosed. The medical linen may include a base sheet with a slide surface attached to the base sheet. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223726 | FLEXIBLE SYSTEM FOR SURROUNDING A PERIMETER AND COVERING A TOP SURFACE OF A MATTRESS - A flexible system is provided for surrounding a perimeter and covering a top surface of a mattress. The flexible system supports one or more appendage(s) of a character. The flexible system includes a textile or fabric frame for covering portions of a head side, a foot side and intermediate sides of the mattress. The textile or fabric frame forms an opening around a portion of a top surface of the mattress, where the opening has an inner peripheral edge. The flexible system further includes a cover sheet positioned over the top surface, and having an outer peripheral edge that is removably attached to the inner peripheral edge of the opening of the frame. The appendage(s) of the character are supported on the textile or fabric frame at one or more of the head side, the foot side and the intermediate sides of the mattress. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223727 | PERSON-SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH MOVABLE PORTIONS - A person-support apparatus comprises a lower frame, a support, and an upper frame. The support is coupled to the lower frame. The upper frame is supported on the support above the lower frame. The upper frame includes a head support section and a foot support section including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are configured to support at least a portion of the lower extremities of a person supported on the person-support apparatus. No components of the first portion and the second portion are removed from the first portion and the second portion when the first portion and the second portion are moved from a first position to a second position. The person-support apparatus can be configured to support any one of the posterior pelvic region and the feet, calf region, upper torso, or feet of a person on the foot section. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223728 | Height Adjustable Bed with a Lift Chain Assembly and Components Thereof | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223729 | RAPIDLY DEPLOYING EMERGENCY EVACUATION STRETCHER - A rapidly deploying emergency evacuation stretcher includes an article for easy transport on one's person, wherein the article is characterized to include a first mode of utility and a second mode of utility, and the article includes a lightweight flexible member which is packed in an undeployed mode and disposed adjacent the article in a manner which cooperates with the article in a manner to enable the first mode of utility substantially without interference thereof and unpacked in its deployed state and cooperates with the article in a manner to provide the second mode of utility which includes forming the stretcher. A method uses the rapidly deploying emergency evacuation stretcher to transport a person. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223730 | CUSHIONS COMPRISING CORE STRUCTURES HAVING JOINER RIBS AND RELATED METHODS - Cushions include a plurality of core structures wherein each core structure of the plurality of core structures is interconnected along a length thereof to at least one other core structure of the plurality of core structures. Each of the core structures may be configured as a column having a column axis. The core structures may be connected by a joiner rib. The joiner ribs may be integrally formed with the core structures. Methods of forming cushions include forming a plurality of core structures and configuring each core structure to be interconnected along at least a portion of a length thereof to at least one other core structure. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223731 | Adjustable flexible massage cushion - The present invention relates to an adjustable flexible massage cushion, which features an adjustor with supporting strength and for adjusting height between the back cushion with a built-in massage component and the soft cushion for neck and shoulders, to facilitate usage by users with different height, and multiple rappers within the soft cushion for neck and shoulders to rap the user's neck and shoulders, so that the user's neck and shoulders can also have alleviating massage. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223732 | UNITARY COMPOSITE/HYBRID CUSHIONING STRUCTURE(S) AND PROFILE(S) COMPRISED OF A THERMOPLASTIC FOAM(S) AND A THERMOSET MATERIAL(S) - Embodiments disclosed in the detailed description include a unitary or monolithic composite or hybrid cushioning structure(s) and profile(s) comprised of a cellular thermoplastic foam and a thermoset material. The thermoset material may also be provided as cellular foam as well. In one embodiment disclosed herein, the unitary composite cushioning structure is formed from a cellular thermoplastic foam and a thermoset material. The cellular thermoplastic foam provides support characteristics to the unitary composite cushioning structure. The thermoset material provides a resilient structure with cushioning characteristics to the cushioning structure. A stratum is disposed between at least a portion of the cellular thermoplastic foam and at least a portion of the thermoset material to secure the at least a portion of the thermoset material to the at least a portion of the cellular thermoplastic foam to provide a unitary composite cushioning structure. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223733 | BED MATTRESS USING PERMEABLE REINFORCING MEMBER AND FOAMING MATERIAL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a bed mattress and a method of manufacturing the same, in which a permeable reinforcing member is provided at an upper portion and a lower portion of a spring assembly which is one of frame constituents of the bed mattress, and a foaming material is disposed on the permeable reinforcing member so as to be foamed, so that the spring assembly and the foaming material are integrally formed while the foaming material is expanded through fine holes and/or foam expansion holes of the permeable reinforcing member. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223734 | Symmetrical pressure relief foam mattress - A symmetrical pressure relief foam mattress includes an upper foam layer placed on a zoned foam layer. A plurality of cylindrical holes are distributed throughout each of a first, a second and a third lateral region of the zoned foam layer. The first lateral region is less than twelve inches wide and has a middle that is within eighteen inches of the top of the zoned foam layer. The third lateral region is also less than twelve inches wide and has a middle that is within eighteen inches of the bottom of the zoned foam layer. The second lateral region has a middle disposed at the center axis of the zoned foam layer. The middle of both the first and third lateral regions is about fifteen inches from the edge of the mattress regardless of which end the consumer chooses to use as the head of the mattress. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223735 | ROOFING TOOL - A roofing tool comprises a handle with a longitudinal axis and a longitudinal shaft coaxial therewith, the handle having a first end and a second end, a hollow shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end of the hollow shaft being axially inserted into the second end of the handle and the second end of the hollow shaft extending therefrom, a bracket attached to the second end of the hollow shaft, a roller rotatably attached to the bracket, a seam tester member having a tapered pick end and an elongated shaft disposed within the hollow shaft; and a detent member secured to the handle and configured to detain the seam tester member within the handle. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223736 | METHOD FOR TANNING HIDES AND/OR FURS - A method for tanning hides and/or furs comprises at least a first step in which a tanning compound is used, in order to tan said hides and/or furs, to which a saline compound is added. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223737 | ORGANIC CATALYST WITH ENHANCED ENZYME COMPATIBLITY - This invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising organic catalysts having enhanced enzyme compatibility and processes for making and using such cleaning compositions. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223738 | WATER CIRCULATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRUM WASHING MACHINE - A water circulation apparatus and method of a drum washing machine is disclosed. The water circulation apparatus includes a tub, a drain hose connected to the tub, a muddiness detecting sensor detecting a degree of muddiness of wash water being discharged through the drain hose after being used for rinsing laundry, a drain pump located in the drain hose to pump the wash water being discharged through the drain hose, a circulation hose connected to the drain hose at a discharge side of the drain pump to supply the wash water into a drum, a supply valve located at a connecting portion between the drain hose and the circulation hose to selectively supply the wash water pumped by the drain pump to the drain hose of a drain port side or to the circulation hose, and a controller controlling operations of the drain pump and the supply valve. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223739 | PROCESS FOR LIGHTENING OR LIGHTENING DIRECT DYEING OR OXIDATION DYEING IN THE PRESENCE OF AN AQUEOUS COMPOSITION COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE FATTY SUBSTANCE, AND DEVICE - Provided is a process for lightening or dyeing keratin fibers, in which the following are applied to the said fibers:
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| 20100223740 | Motorcycle Ramp with Resting Platform - Motorcycle ramps that permit a single individual to safely and easily load a motorcycle to/from an elevated surface, such as a truck bed, without assistance of a second individual are described. The motorcycle ramp includes a fixed or moveable resting platform that receives and secures a rear wheel of the motorcycle, thereby preventing gravity from causing the motorcycle to roll uncontrolled down the ramp. When the rear wheel is resting on the platform, the person pushing the motorcycle up or down the ramp is more easily able to climb to and from the elevated surface, as the individual only needs to steady the motorcycle against sideways motion and needs not worry about backward motion down the ramp. The person is commonly able to prevent unwanted sideways motion using a single hand, freeing the person's other hand to assist in climbing up to or down from the elevated surface. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223741 | Cleaning Device for a Component of a Household Washer-Dryer - A cleaning device for a component disposed within a process air circuit of a domestic tumble dryer, in particular for a heat exchanger, including a cleaning brush and a drive mechanism including a drive rod for moving the cleaning brush along the component, the cleaning device including a guiding element operatively associated with the drive mechanism for guiding the drive rod, and at least two flexible sealing elements for protecting the drive mechanism against fluff or similar soiling, wherein the drive rod is passed between the at least two sealing elements for movement along the guiding element. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223742 | AIR INJECTION TYPE PORTABLE DENTAL FLOSSES - An air injection portable inter-dental toothbrush can be devised consisting of: driving section ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223743 | Cleaning Tool Assembly with a Disposable Cleaning Implement - A cleaning assembly including a disposable cleaning implement having a cleaning element mounted to a fitment having an elongated post. The cleaning assembly includes an elongated maneuvering wand having a handle portion and a distal implement attachment end thereof. A gripping mechanism is coupled to the wand attachment end, and is configured to releasably grip the fitment post to mount the cleaning implement. The gripping mechanism and the maneuvering wand cooperate to substantially limited pivotal movement of a longitudinal axis of the fitment post, relative a longitudinal axis of the gripping mechanism to not more than about 0 degrees to about 25 degrees when the fitment post is subjected to forces radial to the longitudinal axis of the fitment post. In another aspect, the frictional drag between the sliding components is significantly reduced, enabling a tool assembly with a high axial holding force for the cleaning implement, but with a significantly lower, consumer friendly release force for the implement during release operation of the tool assembly. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223744 | Tool System with Replaceable Heads and Offset Handle - A tool system is disclosed having a body including a handle extending therefrom, a detachable head including a working tool, and a multi-part connector for detachable connecting the head to the body, the connector including opposed, flexible members positioned on the body towards an end of the body and means on the head for connecting with the opposed flexible members, the opposed flexible members and the means for connecting with the flexible members working in concert to detachably secure the head to the body. The handle of the tool system can be offset with respect to the axis of the body and the detachable head. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223745 | NOVEL DEVICE - A toothbrush head with bristles comprising tapered and non-tapered bristles, in which the non-tapered bristles extend to two different lengths from the face, being a first greater length LN | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223746 | NOVEL DEVICE - A toothbrush head with plural tufts of bristles comprising tapered bristles and plural non-tapered bristles. Tufts containing tapered bristles are arranged along the widthways opposite outermost sides of the tuft pattern and are of a greater length than inner tufts which contain non tapering bristles. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223747 | Tool System with Replaceable Heads and Offset Handle - A tool system is disclosed having a body including a handle extending therefrom, a detachable head including a working tool, and a multi-part connector for detachable connecting the head to the body, the connector including opposed, flexible members positioned on the body towards an end of the body and means on the head for connecting with the opposed flexible members, the opposed flexible members and the means for connecting with the flexible members working in concert to detachably secure the head to the body. The handle of the tool system can be offset with respect to the axis of the body and the detachable head. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223748 | MELAMINE FOAM PADS FOR MOTORIZED FLOOR CLEANING MACHINES - A cleaning pad system for use on a motorized floor cleaning or polishing machine is described wherein the pad has melamine resin based foam. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223749 | Mop wringer with handle being shaped in conformity to a recessed half of top edge - A mop wringer is provided and has a handle being shaped in conformity to a recessed half of a top edge of the mop wringer so that a flat top edge can be formed when the handle is rested upon the recessed half of the top edge. A plurality of mop wringers can be stably stacked so as to facilitate both storage and transport. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223750 | VACUUM NOZZLE TOOL INCLUDING FLUSH CLEAN COMPONENT - A vacuum nozzle for removing liquid from surfaces includes a nozzle body defining an internal enclosed vacuum chamber wherein the chamber is of a size and shallow depth so as to enhance water flow therethrough, the nozzle body also having a vacuum source connector in fluid communication with the chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum source conduit, and the nozzle body also having a hard outer bottom surface and defining a plurality of vacuum suction ports opening between the chamber and the bottom surface. The vacuum nozzle also includes at least one injection member, wherein the at least one injection member is configured to inject a fluid below the nozzle body, whereby the nozzle, when connected to a suction source is placed on a saturated surface effects removal of water therefrom through the ports and chamber to the vacuum source. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223751 | CLEANING APPLIANCE - A cleaning appliance includes an airflow generator for generating an airflow, separating apparatus for separating dirt and dust from the airflow, a power source for supplying power to the airflow generator, at least one exhaust vent and an exhaust baffle, the exhaust baffle includes a body having an upstream face and a downstream face, an airflow path between the upstream and downstream faces and a plurality of blades projecting from the body, each blade having a first side edge, a second side edge and a forward edge. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223752 | VACUUM CLEANER WITH A REMOVABLE CYCLONE ARRAY - A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a dirt inlet, a handle, at least a first cleaning stage comprising a plurality of cyclones in parallel and a plurality of dirt collection chambers that are emptied concurrently wherein the plurality of cyclones and the plurality of dirt collection chambers are removable as a unit from the surface cleaning apparatus, and an air flow motor. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223753 | FLOOR TOOL - The present invention relates to a floor tool for a surface treating appliance including, a sole plate comprising a floor engaging surface having forward and rearward floor contacting edges and a suction opening, a head which is pivotable relative to the sole plate about an articulation axis between forward and rearward positions, the head having a front sole plate engaging edge and a back sole plate engaging edge, and a connecting arm comprising an outlet in communication with the suction opening, at least a portion of the floor engaging surface of the sole plate extends beyond the back sole plate engaging edge of the head when the head is in the rearward position. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223754 | Withdrawing mechanism - A withdrawing mechanism includes a striker disposed on one of a swingable member and a main body, a catcher disposed on the other of the swingable member and the main body to capture the striker moving, and a damper for applying a damping force to a turning operation of the catcher toward the turned position. The catcher is turnable between a standby position and a turned position. The catcher is biased toward the standby position when at a position closer to the standby position than an intermediate position between the standby position and the turned position and biased toward the turned position when at a position closer to the turned position than the intermediate position. The catcher includes a hooking groove for the striker on a surface extending substantially perpendicular to a rotary shaft thereof. The hooking groove faces an introduction port toward the front side in the standby position. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223755 | HINGE SLEEVE FOR FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A hinge structure of a foldable electronic device includes a body section and a cover section. The hinge structure includes a hinge sleeve longitudinally defining a slot. An outer surface of the hinge sleeve forms a coarse surface. The hinge sleeve rotatably connects the cover section to the body section. The coarse surface allows the cover section to maintain any of a variety of selectable positions relative to the body section. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223756 | TWO-STAGE TYPE TORSION PIVOT HINGE - A two-stage type torsion pivot hinge mainly comprising: an axle which is connected with a base and has a shaft; the shaft is mounted thereon with a bush for a spring tube, the bush forms a first and a second protrusion sheet respectively extending out of its two ends; the spring tube is fixedly connected with a supporting member and is provided with two torsion sleeves respectively on the two ends of the bush; each torsion sleeve has an axial cut and has two contact sheets extending respectively toward the two ends of the bush; the contact sheets respectively interfere with the first and the second protrusion sheets. By the function between the torsion sleeve and the bush, the pivot hinge can provide different torsion forces for the stroke of rotating the screen from its closed position to a vertical angular position and for the stroke from the vertical position to its maximum opening angular position. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223757 | HINGE - A hinge includes a first connecting member, a shaft fixed to the first connecting member, a second connecting member rotatably mounted to the shaft, and a positioning member fixed to the shaft. The shaft includes a resisting portion, and a positioning protrusion protrudes out from the resisting portion. The second connecting member is sandwiched between the resisting portion and the positioning member. A first resisting post and a second resisting post extend from opposite sides of the second connecting member. The positioning member includes a withstanding surface. During rotation of the second connecting member relative to the first connecting member, the first resisting post resists against the withstanding surface, and simultaneously, the second resisting post resists against an end of the positioning protrusion. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223758 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORT - An electronic device support includes a V-shaped base, a supporting leg, a cable and a number of lights. The V-shaped base includes a pair of legs extending from an apex of the V-shaped base. The supporting leg is pivotably connected to the V-shaped base adjacent to the apex. The cable is embedded in at least one of the legs and the supporting leg and includes a connector plug electrically connected to the other end. The lights are rotatably mounted on one of the distal end of the legs of the base away from the apex of the V-shaped base. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223759 | COMPUTER CHASSIS HANDLE - An computer chassis handle may comprise: (a) at least one handle portion rotatable about a first axis of rotation; and (b) at least one support portion rotatable about a second axis of rotation. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223760 | HANDLE VIBRATION DAMPING DEVICE - The invention is based on a handle vibration damping device, in particular for hand-held machine tools ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223761 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE - A computer enclosure includes a chassis, a cover detachably mounted to the chassis, and a rotary member pivotably attached to the cover. The chassis includes at least one assembly slot defined therein. A sliding member is slidably installed in the cover. At least one hook is formed on the sliding member and engaged in the assembly slot of the chassis. The rotary member is capable of being rotated to drive the sliding member to slide in the cover, thereby disengaging the hook from the assembly slot. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223762 | REMOVABLE HAT ACCESSORY - An attaching device for removably attaching various types of display objects to a hat. The attaching device has a fastener for engaging with the display object and a spring member for retaining the fastener therein and attaching to a button of the hat. The fastener is in the form of a plastic ring with a plurality of tabs projecting from a bottom rim thereof. The spring member has an upper spring portion, a lower spring portion and a joint spring portion connecting the upper and lower spring portions. The upper spring portion has an inner perimeter substantially the same as the maximum radial extent of the tabs, such that the plastic ring can be inserted therein. A plurality of protrusions is formed to extend inwardly from the inner perimeter of the upper spring portion. The protrusions are outline with a profile mating that of the tabs, such that the plastic ring can be secured interlocked with the spring member. The lower spring portion has an open end split into two parallel leaves, such that, by bending the joint spring to open the space between the upper and lower spring portions, the spring member can slide towards the button to receive the button within the space between the upper and lower spring portions. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223763 | Cable tie - A two-piece cable tie for bundling a plurality of objects, such as cables or wires, includes a front portion that is insert-molded onto a connective segment of a flexible strap, the front portion being constructed out of a higher tensile strength plastic than the strap to maximize the load rating of the tie without significantly increasing material costs. In one embodiment, the connective segment of the strap is shaped to include a pair of opposing semi-circular cutouts in its side rails to enhance the strength of mechanical bonding achieved by the front portion around the strap. In addition, the connective segment is shaped to include a circular hole that is offset longitudinally from the opposing cutouts, the diameter of the circular opening not exceeding 40% of the maximum width of the strap to ensure the integrity and strength of the strap along the entirety of its length. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223764 | Clamping Collar - A clamping collar comprising: a belt comprising a strip and two free ends, each of said ends being curved back to form a loop and each loop being defined by an outer belt portion and by an underlying inner belt portion; and a tightening system suitable for bringing said loops closer together and for tightening said belt; and in which each of ends of the belt is curved back towards the inside of the collar, said inner belt portion being extended beyond the loop, under said strip, and said outer belt portion presenting a tightening wall with which the tightening system comes into engagement. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223765 | ANTI-ROTATION FASTENER FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT AND PANEL - An automotive fastener for insertion into a slotted aperture is provided with a head, a base with an elongated cross-section sized to fit within the slotted aperture for limiting rotation of the base therein, a first array of fins, and a second array of fins offset axially from the first array of fins. The fins in each array extend along respective peripheral regions of the base. The first region is less than half of the base perimeter and spaced apart and opposed from the second region. A automotive fastener for insertion into a slotted aperture is provided with means for connecting a component to a panel; and means for inserting the fastener into the slotted aperture, the means sized to fit and limit rotation therein. The fastener has first and second retainer means for retaining the fastener in the aperture; the second retainer means offset axially from the first means. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223766 | LOW Z PREFORM - A method for forming a fibrous three dimensional structure comprises providing a first fibrous layer, wherein the first fibrous layer is aligned in the machine direction. At least one additional fibrous layer is superposed with the first fibrous layer, wherein the direction of alignment of the at least one additional fibrous layer is at an acute angle to the machine direction. The first fibrous layer and the at least one additional fibrous layer are needled together at a needle density of greater than approximately 55 needle punches per square centimeter, forming a first combined fibrous mat. The combined fibrous mat is superposed with at least one additional combined fibrous mat and needled at a needle density of less than approximately 60 needle punches per square centimeter, forming a fibrous three dimensional structure. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223767 | APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING AN OPTICAL DEVICE AN OBJECT, AN OPTICAL INSTRUMENT AND A SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223768 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIQUID TRANSPORTING APPARATUS - There is provided a method of manufacturing liquid transporting apparatus including: providing a channel unit; providing a piezoelectric actuator having a first and second active portion corresponding to a central portion and an outer periphery portion of the pressure chamber, respectively. The first and second active portions are sandwiched between an upper electrode and an intermediate electrode, and between the upper electrode and a lower electrode, respectively. The method further includes joining the channel unit and the piezoelectric actuator by positioning such that the intermediate electrode overlaps the central portion of the pressure chamber. Accordingly, since it is possible to make the first active portion overlap the central portion of the pressure chamber, it is possible to apply a appropriate pressure to the liquid in the pressure chamber without excessively small deformation of the first active portion. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223769 | Crystal device and method for manufacturing crystal device - An object of the present invention is to provide a crystal device that has stable vibration characteristics and that offers high reliability and high accuracy. The crystal device includes a first major face, which contains a portion of a base and a portion of a vibrating prong within a single plane, formed on the crystal plate, and a second major face, which contains another portion of the base and another portion of the vibrating prong within a single plane, formed on a crystal plate, wherein the first major face and the second major face have different outer shapes. The shapes of the first and second major faces can be produced by first forming mask layer patterns on a crystal substrate by exposure through different mask patterns and then etching the crystal substrate using the thus formed mask layer patterns. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223770 | Valve keeper installation tool - Valve keeper pliers that facilitate the installation of the two-part valve keepers in an internal combustion engine, the pliers comprising jaws and handles with a pivot point therebetween, at least two grasping pins per keeper projecting outwardly from a shoulder stop at a terminal end of each jaw, the pins adapted to abut an outer surface of a keeper, and at least one magnet substantially flush with each shoulder stop for engaging an end of a keeper, the magnet adapted to releasably retain a keeper in contact with its grasping pins while minimizing the magnetic attraction between the pins and the engine, whereby each keeper is retained in contact with its magnets and pins without requiring grip pressure to retain it in place allowing easier insertion of the keeper, particularly in cases where the keeper has more than one retention groove. The jaws are preferably offset from a plane created by the handles to facilitate reaching into the locations where the valve keepers must be installed. A spring means for biasing the jaws in an open direction is preferably provided. The pliers may be made from a substantially non-magnetic material whereby the tendency of the pins to be magnetically drawn toward the engine is minimized. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223771 | CONCENTRIC CAMSHAFT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A method of assembling a camshaft may include locating a first lobe member of the camshaft on a first shaft and inserting a locking pin into a first bore in the first lobe member and into a second bore in the first shaft. The locking pin may include a first recess extending into a first end thereof defining a first annular wall. A first retaining member may be forced into a first recess. The forcing may displace the annular wall in an outward radial direction and into a frictional engagement with the first bore. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223772 | Structural Panels for Use in Aircraft Fuselages and Other Structures - Structural panels for use in manufacturing aircraft fuselages and other structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a structural panel configured in accordance with the invention includes a skin and at least first and second stiffeners. The first stiffener can have a first flange portion mated to the skin and a first raised portion projecting away from the skin. The second stiffener can have a second flange portion mated to the skin and a second raised portion projecting away from the skin. At least one of the first flange portion of the first stiffener and the second flange portion of the second stiffener can extend toward the other of the first flange portion and the second flange portion to form an at least approximately continuous support surface to which a frame can be attached. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223773 | Ceiling Radiation Damper Fusible Link Tool - This invention provides for a ceiling radiation damper fusible link tool and method of inserting a fusible link for a ceiling radiation damper. The fusible link tool has a holder capable of holding a fusible link and a handle connected to the holder so that the holder may be inserted into a ceiling radiation damper by a user. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223774 | STEERING KNUCKLE BOOT - A boot for covering a steering knuckle of an amphibious vehicle comprising a flexible tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end comprises a molded groove for seating a first clamp, and wherein the second end comprises a straight cuff for clamping with a second clamp onto a flange of the steering mechanism of the amphibious vehicle. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223775 | METHOD FOR DISMOUNTING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for dismounting an electronic device that is mounted on a printed board by solder including heating the electronic device by dipping the electronic device in inert liquid heated in a heating bath and melting the solder in the through-hole using heat transferred from the electronic device. The electronic device has a terminal pin disposed in a through-hole of the printed board extending from a front surface to a back surface of the printed board. The terminal pin is joined to the printed board by the solder. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223776 | ENDOVASCULAR PROSTHESIS - An expandable endovascular prosthesis comprising: body having a proximal end and a distal end; a first expandable portion disposed between the proximal end and the distal end, the tubular first expandable portion being expandable from a first, unexpanded state to a second, expanded state with a radially outward force thereon to urge the first expandable portion against a vascular lumen; and a second expandable portion attached to the first tubular expandable portion; the second expandable portion being expandable upon expansion of the tubular first expandable portion. The endovascular prosthesis is particularly useful in the treatment of aneurysms, particularly saccular aneurysms. Thus, the first expandable portion serves the general purpose of fixing the endovascular prosthesis in place at a target vascular lumen or body passageway in the vicinity at which the aneurysm is located and, upon expansion of the first expandable portion, the second expandable portion expands to block the aneurysmal opening thereby leading to obliteration of the aneurysm. A method of delivering and implanting the endovascular prosthesis is also described. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223777 | METHOD OF INSTALLING A BATHTUB LINER USING A LIQUID ADHESIVE - The present invention is an improved method of installing a bathtub liner in a bathtub, with a liquid adhesive. The method steps include removing the bathtub drain and overflow protection device, templating and cutting the bathtub liner to properly fit into the bathtub, cleaning the bathtub, forming a foam rail gasket, setting the bathtub liner into place and forming the bathtub liner drain, removing the set bathtub liner and cleaning the bathtub liner, applying tub and wall adhesive and sealant between the bathtub and the bathtub liner, resetting the liner into place and installing the bathtub drain and stopper, installing any accessories, pouring the liquid adhesive between the liner and the bathtub, flushing away any unnecessary liquid adhesive and catalyzing the liquid adhesive. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223778 | METROLOGICAL SCALE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A metrological scale for scale reading apparatus is described, along with a method of manufacture of said metro-logical scale. The scale comprises a fibre reinforced substrate, such as a carbon fibre composite, and a layer of material, such as a plated or stuck on layer of metal, into or onto which scale markings are made. The method of manufacture of said metrological scale comprises the steps of: making a scale body comprising a layer of material, and a fibre reinforced composite substrate, wherein the qualities of the substrate are tailored to achieve the required coefficient of thermal expansion; and, making graduations in or on the layer of material of the scale body to form a scale. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223779 | ELECTROWETTING DISPLAY DEVICES AND FABRICATION METHODS THEREOF - Electrowetting display devices and fabrication methods thereof are presented. The electrowetting display device includes a first substrate and a second substrate with a polar fluid layer and a non-polar fluid layer insolvable to each other and interposed between the first and second substrates. A first transparent electrode is disposed on the first substrate. A second electrode is disposed on the second substrate. A dielectric layer is disposed on the second electrode. A hydrophilic partition wall structure is directly disposed on the dielectric layer defining a plurality of pixel regions. A layer of low surface energy material is disposed on the dielectric layer within each of the pixel region. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223780 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRISMATIC SECONDARY CELL - A method for producing a prismatic secondary cell housing a flat electrode assembly includes disposing a first current-collecting member onto a first to-be-welded portion at a flat portion of an edge of the electrode assembly where a core-body exposed portion of the first electrode protrudes. A first receiving member is disposed onto a plane opposing the flat portion. The first current-collecting member, the core-body exposed portion, and the first receiving member are resistive-welded with the core-body exposed portion between the other members. A second current-collecting member is disposed onto a second to-be-welded portion at a position of the flat portion distanced from the first to-be-welded portion while avoiding contact between the collecting members. A conductive connecting member is placed between the collecting members or between the receiving members. The conductive connecting member and its abutting members are welded. One of the members is electrificably connected to an external output terminal. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223781 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD - In an electronic component mounting system constituted by interconnecting a plurality of mounting apparatuses, a board ID code attached by digital data to the board is read in a board supply apparatus located in the uppermost stream and transmitted to the mounting apparatuses on the downstream side via communication means. By comparing the transmitted board ID code with mounting nonrequirement board code data (defective board code, read error code, dummy board code, etc.) preparatorily stored in a storage section in the mounting apparatus, it is determined whether or not execution of mounting operation of the board is required, and the board determined to be not required to be subjected to mounting is unloaded to the downstream side without carrying out mounting works and without line stop. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223782 | COMPONENT MOUNTING CONDITION DETERMINING METHOD - In a component mounter of so-called alternate mounting, a component mounting condition determining method of determining a component mounting condition that equalizes operating times of a plurality of mounting heads is a component mounting condition determining method of determining a component mounting condition for the component mounter which includes the plurality of mounting heads that alternately mount components onto one board, the method including determining (S | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223783 | System and Method for Assembly of a Processor and Socket on an Information Handling System Printed Circuit Board - A grid array socket pin field is protected during manufacture of an information handling system with a dust cap having first and second attachment devices. The first attachment device secures the cap to the socket during assembly of the socket in the computer. The second attachment device secures the cap to a load mechanism assemble proximate the socket. Engagement of the second attachment device to the cap automatically releases the cap from the socket to allow removal of the cap from the socket by actuation of the load mechanism to an open position. The second attachment device secures the cap to the load mechanism until a processor is placed in the socket. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223784 | ELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE, MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic substrate includes: a substrate having a first face on which an active region is formed, and a second face on an opposite side to the first face and on which a passive element is formed. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223785 | Method of Using an Observation Port or membrane to Assist the Proper Positioning of a Cable Accessory on a Cable - A splice comprising a hollow receptacle housing with a first connector end and a second connector end, where a first observation port is in the first end and a second observation port is in the second end. The splice covers the exposed sections of two cables and the device that electrically couples the cables together. The device is placed in the proper position by the user looking for the transition between a semi-conductive layer and an insulating layer of the cables though each observation port. When the appearance of the transition between the insulating layer and the semi-conductive layer in the first observation port mirror that in the second observation port, the splice is properly positioned. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223786 | Method of Compensating for Crosstalk - A network cable jack includes a printed circuit board (PCB) for balancing both inductive and capacitive coupling. Using a PCB allows compact trace paths to be formed without significantly increasing manufacturing costs. By including on each trace path two distinct inductance zones separated by a neutral zone, significant gains in degrees of freedom are achieved for designing PCB trace patterns in which a pair of inductive coupling zones jointly offset the inductive coupling caused by a specification plug and the jack contacts, both in magnitude and phase angle. Further, using distinct inductance zones offers more freedom regarding the placement of capacitive plates for use in capacitance balancing as well as the placement of terminals and insulation displacement contacts. Although the magnitude of a capacitive coupling is determined by the length of the capacitor plates parallel to current carrying traces, the approach allows capacitive and inductive coupling to be balanced independently. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223787 | ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD LUBRICATION FEATURES AND METHOD OF FORMING - A method of forming a cylinder head may include machining an upper surface of a cam tower of the cylinder head to form a generally planar surface. An oil passage may be drilled in the upper surface to provide an oil feed. A bearing bore may be formed in the upper surface of the cam tower. The bearing bore may include a recess having first and second circumferential ends. The oil passage may intersect the first circumferential end. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223788 | METHOD OF MAINTAINING GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENTS - An example method of maintaining a serviceable component of a gas turbine engine includes selecting a used component, using a fluid to move an abrasive against a surface of the used component, and removing material from the used component using the abrasive. In one example, the method moves the abrasive against the surface of the used component when the used component is installed within the gas turbine engine. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223789 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING TURBINE ROTOR - A method for repairing a rotor of a turbine includes providing a rotor having a groove portion defined by a circumferential portion of the rotor. The circumferential portion of the rotor is removed to create an opening to provide access to the groove such that the opening, immediately adjacent the groove, is narrower than the groove. A guide block may be extended into a receiving slot separating a first protruding surface from a second protruding surface of the rotor such that a weld area slot of the guide block extends over at least a portion of the opening. The opening may be welded adjacent the guide block to close at least a portion of the opening. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223790 | BLADE OUTER SEAL ASSEMBLY - An outer seal assembly of a turbine rotor stage is secured within a circumferential groove of the turbine casing in such a manner as to both fix the outer seal assembly in its installed position and also provide for sealing around its outer periphery so as to thereby prevent the leakage of cooling air therearound. A plurality of arcuate elements having an angle-shaped cross sectional profile are provided to interface between radially extending arms of the outer seal assembly and the inner surface of the casing, with a locking mechanism then being applied to secure the two structures in their installed positions. Each of the arcuate elements includes a radially extending panel, a plurality of forwardly extending hooks that are disposed within a groove in the casing, and a second forwardly extending flange that engages the rear surface of the outer seal assembly arm. As the outer seal assembly arm is urged rearwardly during operation, the arcuate element is caused to rotate about a fulcrum in the circumferential groove such that a radially outer edge of the radially extending panel is urged against a casing inner surface so as to thereby enhance the sealing relationship therebetween. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223791 | Downhole Lubricator Valve - A ball type downhole lubricator valve features a ball rotating on its axis to open or close with control line pressure to an actuating piston. The ball is also shiftable to a locked open position. A cage surrounds the ball and retains opposed seats to it. The cage is made from one piece and tangential holes are drilled and tapped before the piece is longitudinally split with a wire EDM cutting technique. Fasteners to rejoin the cut halves properly space them to the original one piece internal dimension. Auxiliary tools allow determination of spacing of internal components so that a desired spring preload on the seats against the ball can be achieved. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223792 | DEVICE FOR TREATING BLADES TO IMPROVE THEIR CUTTING PROPERTIES - A treatment device for improving the cutting properties of the blade of a non-electric shaving razor. The device has a treatment surface for interacting with the cutting edge of the razor blade, as the blade is put into sliding contact with the treatment surface. The treatment surface has a plurality of resilient honing projections that are compressed as the blade is moved in sliding contact with the surface. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223793 | UTILITY KNIFE - A utility knife includes a handle base and a neck connected to the handle base for pivotal movement relative to the handle base between a closed position and an open position. The knife also includes a utility blade holder slidingly carried by the neck for sliding movement relative to the neck between a retracted position and an extended position. A utility blade is carried by the blade holder such that movement of the utility blade holder between its extended and retracted positions moves the utility blade between an exposed position in which a cutting edge of the blade is exposed, and a protected position in which the cutting edge of the blade is protected by the neck. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223794 | CUTTING TOOL WITH VARIABLE MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE - A hand-operated cutting tool includes first and second cutting members pivotally connected at a first pivot point, a lever having a longitudinal axis and pivotally connected to the first cutting member at a second pivot point, and a translatable curvilinear pivot connection between the lever and the second cutting member. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223795 | Level - A combination level/try square includes an elongated body with an arm at one end thereof. The arm is rotatable between a non-use position against the body and a use position in which the body and the arm define a try square. The body incorporates three indicators, namely a plumb indicator, a level indicator and a slope indicator. In a second embodiment, a laser pointer is provided on one end of the body. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223796 | APPARATUS FOR AZIMUTH MEASUREMENTS USING GYRO SENSORS - An apparatus for azimuth measurements is provided. The apparatus comprises a housing and a plurality of gyro sensors aligned in the housing. Each of the plurality of gyro sensors has an input axis for angular velocity measurements. There is provided a drive unit for rotating each of the plurality of gyro sensors about a rotation axis. Each of the plurality of gyro sensors changes orientation of the input axis with the drive unit. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223797 | NANOWIRE MAGNETIC SENSOR - A nanowire magnetic sensor includes an array of magneto-resistive (MR) nanosensors with each MR nanosensor including a set of MR nanowires that are all aligned in the same position for one direction. The substrate can be a flexible substrate bent into a circular configuration for compass applications. A plurality of individual nanosensors can be connected into resistive Wheatstone bridge configurations by metallization. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223798 | UNIQUE NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR RULERS, SQUARES AND TOOLS FOR BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT HANDED USERS - A measuring device of transparent material has a first set of numbers of uniformly increasing values from right to left with a beginning at the right and an end at the left. The numbers are aligned with lines marked at an edge of the material with inch and increment of inch spacing. The right end of the first set of numbers are located at least one-quarter of an inch from the right edge of the material. A second set of numbers of uniformly increasing values from left to right has a beginning at the left and an end at the right are aligned with the lines marked at the top edge of the material with inch and increment of inch spacing. The left end of the second set of numbers are located at least one-quarter of an inch from the left edge of the material. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223799 | Growth Chart Device - A growth chart device features presenting a wall facing side and an opposing chart side with a measuring scale extending along the chart side along a lengthwise dimension of the chart body. A marking area is defined on the chart side of the chart body proximate the measuring scale to receive markings at different positions along the measuring scale at different times to track a height of an individual. At least one door is pivotally mounted on the chart body and movable between open and closed positions in which at least a portion of the chart side of the chart body is respectively uncovered and covered to give selective control over access to said portion. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223800 | ADJUSTABLE DIVIDER/HOPPER FOR A GRAIN TOWER DRYER - A combined plenum divider/hopper is provided for a grain drying tower. The divider/hopper is positioned in the drying tower proximate the heater for the drying tower and is operable to adjust the ratio of the length of the heating portion of the plenum to the length of the cooling portion of the plenum. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223801 | A Lawnmower - A lawnmower comprising a grass cutting unit ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223802 | CONTINUOUS DRYING APPARATUS - The inner space of a drying tank | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223803 | Efficient irradiation system using curved reflective surfaces - An assembly and method for irradiating a surface utilizing a plurality of LEDs in a pattern such that a linear fill factor characterizing such pattern is at least 80% along a focusing direction and/or at least 20% along a direction transverse to said focusing direction, the radiation emitted from the LEDs and reflected onto the surface from a trough reflector. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223804 | Air modulating non-thermal dryer - An air modulating non-thermal dryer (AMND) system that de-waters a wet feedstock stream with an ambient airstream, to produce a dried product stream. The system utilizes a drying chamber in the efficient production of a dried product, and includes an acoustic induced air motion liberation or “SONICATION™” of the moisture with a combination of drivers, labyrinth transmission lines, and air modulating devices. Initially, a 50% to 60% dry composite of biomass or biosolids is pneumatically conveyed to the chamber through an in-line cutter and a swiveling load leveler with an atomizing nozzle for final shredding. The system can liberate up to 90% of the moisture content, using high volumes of process air, along with infeed motive air to deliver wet feedstock material into the chamber. Expelled airborne moisture may be discharged to atmosphere, without further processing, or it may be recaptured for potable uses. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100223805 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING DEVICE, RECYCLING METHOD OF FILTRATION MATERIAL AND RECORDING MEDIUM - Disclosed is a substrate processing device, in which for a filtration material to remove particles contained in a gas used for a drying process, the accretion attached on the filtration material can be removed in a state where the filtration material is disposed on a flow path through which gas flows. The disclosed substrate processing device performs a drying process on a substrate by generating a drying gas from a drying gas generating unit, removing particles in the drying gas by having the drying gas flow through a filtration material, and contacting the gas with the substrate with a liquid remaining thereon in a processing unit. A filtration material heating part heats the filtration material up to a first temperature during the drying process in order to maintain the drying gas at a temperature higher than a dew point temperature of the drying gas, and heats the filtration material up to a second temperature higher than the first temperature during a recycling process of the filtration material in order to evaporate and remove accretion attached on the filtration material. | 2010-09-09 |
