| 36th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
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| 20100224106 | TABLE WITH FOLDABLE LEGS - A table includes a main panel, side panels extending along the edges of the main panel, respectively, and including first and second side panels connected to each other at a corner of the main panel, the first pivot bar extending between inner surfaces of the first and second side panels near the corner of the main panel, a leg connected to the first pivot bar and configured to pivotally move between an unfolded position and a folded position with respect to the first pivot bar, and a locking unit configured to selectively engage the leg to prevent the leg from departing from the unfolded position. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224107 | TABLE HAVING FOLDING LEGS - The invention is directed to a table being configured to be arranged in a compact arrangement and being configured to be arranged in an arrangement for use. The table including a table top having a top surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of legs that are arranged below the bottom surface and connected to the bottom surface to support the table top above a floor, a swivel connection that connects the plurality of legs together in a swiveling manner, and a pivotal connection that pivotally connects the plurality of legs to one of the bottom surface. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224108 | PULVERIZED COAL-FIRED BOILER AND PULVERIZED COAL BURNING METHOD - A pulverized coal-fired boiler efficiently supplies air to a central part of a furnace and the neighborhood of a furnace wall, thereby promoting mixture with combustion gas, and reducing both NOx and CO. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224109 | BOTTLE FURNACE - A method and apparatus to batch de-coat the organics in metal scrap, and/or gasify the organics from certain types of waste material (including biomass, municipal solid waste, industrial waste, and sludge). The apparatus is suited for use on a batch tilting single entry rotary furnace of the type used to melt the metal scrap in the aluminum industry. The apparatus uses a burner in the tilting rotary furnace but does not necessarily melt the metal scrap. It preferably operates below the melting temperature of the metal scrap (<1400 F) and below the stoichiometric level (more specifically <12% oxygen) to partially combust the organic in the tilting rotary furnace. The gasified organics depart the furnace in a complete closed circuit where no air is allowed to entrain into the flue gases. These organic filled gases (synthetic gases) are fully incinerated in a separate thermal oxidizer where a stoichiometric burner uses either natural gas or liquid fuel to ignite the synthetic gas. The system can identify when the organics are fully gasified, and the metal scrap is fully clean. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224110 | Seed Meter And Seed Disk With Peripheral Edge Seed Pick-Up - A seed meter with a flat seed disk with seed apertures on the peripheral edge of the disk results is provided. The seed pick-up on the disk edge enables a more predictable seed trajectory thereby improving the accuracy of seed spacing. With seed pick-up on the disk periphery, the seed reservoir in the meter housing is located rearward of the disk as opposed to the side of the disk, resulting in a narrowing of the meter housing, making it easier to package two meters close together for twin row planting or to lower the meter in the row unit, reducing the seed drop distance. With improved seed placement accuracy, the planter travel speed can be increased. Further efficiency is gained by a vacuum clean-out of the seed meters, reducing the time required to change seed type or variety. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224111 | Sewing machine provided with needle bar rocking mechanism - A sewing machine includes a needle bar to which a needle is attached, a needle bar rocking mechanism which rocks the needle bar, a needle plate having a needle hole through which the needle is passed, an imaging device which images a lower part of the needle bar, a setting section which sets a range of rocking motion of the needle bar based on an image obtained by the imaging device, and a control device which controls the needle bar rocking mechanism based on the range of rocking motion set by the setting section. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224112 | AUTOMATIC SIZING OF EMBROIDERY - A stitch pattern for a word or other design is created using known methods of forming a stitch pattern for the word to be stitched. The horizontal and vertical dimensions of the stitch pattern are then compared to the dimensions of the sewing area. This comparison is expressed as a ratio which may be used to adjust the size of the stitch pattern to optimally fit the sewing area. The ratio may be applied to individual stitch patterns for letter characters that are combined to form a word or may be applied to a stitch pattern for an entire word or design. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224113 | Servo Driven Crank Adjusted Shifting Mechanism - A crank adjusted shifting mechanism having a servo driven eccentric in communication with a drive rod and optional clamping assembly provides for a fast and programmable needle bar shifting mechanism for a tufting machine. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224114 | Semi-Submersible Vessel, Method For Operating A Semi-Submersible Vessel And Method For Manufacturing A Semi-Submersible Vessel - The present invention relates to a semi-submersible vessel comprising at least one lower hull section ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224115 | BUMPER SYSTEM - Variations of a bumper systems are disclosed. A bumper system may have one or more rotatable members and/or non-rotatable members configured to protect a vessel or structure during docking maneuvers and mooring. The rotatable and non-rotatable members may be located at any one or more desired locations on the vessel and/or its mooring. In use, rotatable members are rotated from a first rotational position to a second rotational position. Various components of the bumper system may be configured to provide protection due to their compressibility, tiltability, flexibility and/or moveability. The connection between a rotatable member and its substrate may serve as an axis of rotation of the rotatable member, may be configured to include one or more mechanisms for rotating the rotatable member and may also include mechanisms for absorbing and/or dissipating the energy transmitted during physical interactions between vessels, and/or structures. The rotatable and non-rotatable members may be configured to extend from a surface to which they are connected, and the bumper system may also be configured such that a boundary is formed between one or more rotatable members, non-rotatable members, and the substrate to which they are connected. Methods for manufacturing and using bumper systems according to the described configurations are also disclosed. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224116 | Boat mooring device - A boat mooring device adapted to secure a watercraft to a mooring post with a rope. The device includes a rigid member forming a loop circumscribing a central opening. A passageway for receiving a rope within the rigid member extends between first and second ports. The rigid member prevents direct contact between the mooring post and a rope positioned within the passageway. A locking member moveable between first and second positions is disposed on the rigid member. In the first position, the locking member allows sliding movement of the rope through the passageway in a first direction from the first port toward the second port and inhibits sliding movement of the rope in a second direction from the second port toward the first port. In the second position, the locking member allows sliding movement of the rope in both the first direction and the second direction. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224117 | Towrope Winch Safety Shutoff Switch - A towrope winch with a safety shutoff device includes a winch configured to wind a rope; and a safety shutoff device which deactivates the winch if, during winding of the rope, a foreign object enters a winch intake along with the rope to actuate the safety shutoff device. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224118 | Helicopter landing platform having motion stabilizer for compensating ship roll and/or pitch - A motion compensation system for a helipad on a vessel includes a sensor for measuring a parameter related to at least one or pitch and roll of the vessel. The system includes a first actuator functionally coupled to the helipad to move the helipad translationally with respect to the vessel in response to the measured at least one of pitch and roll of the vessel. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224119 | Wind Detector Devices and Methods of Detecting Wind - This invention is directed to an exemplary wind detector device. The device includes a container having an interior and a nozzle in fluid communication with the interior. The device further includes powder in the interior of the container and a strip of material having first and second ends. The first end is secured to the container and the second end is configured to be secured to a support structure such as clothing. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224120 | GAS WIPING APPARATUS - In a gas wiping apparatus which blows gas through a wiping nozzle onto front and rear surfaces of a steel plate going out from a molten metal coating pot and running upward and which thereby controls a deposit mass, the wiping nozzle is separated into upper and lower lips, blocking faces partially closing a gas supply channel are formed in the upper and lower lips at vertically different positions on the opposite sides from each other in a gas outlet width direction, and the upper and lower lips are provided in such a manner as to be movable in a width direction of the steel plate. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224121 | APPARATUS FOR THE COATING OF A SUBSTRATE - The invention relates to an apparatus for the coating of a substrate, in particular of a circuit board, with a material application device for applying a coating material and with a gas supplying device for the supply of a gaseous medium, the material application device having an inner tubular element, the gas supply device having an outer tubular element which is arranged coaxially to the inner tubular element and surrounds the latter, so as to form between the outer and the inner tubular element a gas supply duct which has an annular orifice at one end, the supply duct being configured so that the gaseous medium flows out, parallel to the coating material, through the annular orifice, in order, when it impinges on the substrate, to displace the applied coating material and thereby distribute it over the area. The apparatus is distinguished in that the material application device has a jet valve which, in a first operating mode, carries out a jetted supply of material into the inner tubular element. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224122 | LOW PRESSURE REGULATION FOR WEB MOISTENING SYSTEMS - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a sheet roller configured to feed a sheet along a path, a liquid supply, and a pneumatic supply. The system also includes multiple nozzles coupled to the liquid supply and the pneumatic supply, where each nozzle is configured to pneumatically atomize liquid in a spray zone along the path of the sheet. Furthermore, the system includes a flow controller configured to continuously regulate liquid flow from the liquid supply to the nozzles. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224123 | MODULAR NOZZLE UNIT FOR WEB MOISTENING - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a sheet roller configured to feed a sheet along a path, a water supply, and an air supply. The system also includes a modular nozzle unit selectively combinable with one or more additional modular nozzle units side by side in a row facing the path. The modular nozzle unit includes a water inlet coupled to the water supply, an air inlet coupled to the air supply, and a plurality of nozzles coupled to the water inlet and the air inlet. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224124 | VEHICLE MASKING COVER - A vehicle masking cover ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224125 | DEPOSITION MASK - A deposition mask that includes a mask sheet and a frame to support the perimeter of the mask sheet. The frame includes a contact surface that is attached to the mask sheet, and a non-contact surface that faces and is spaced apart from the mask sheet, the non-contact portion extends from the contact portion, to an opening formed in the center of the frame. The non-contact portion may form an acute angle, with respect to the plane of the mask sheet. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224126 | Electrostatic flocking device - A portable electrostatic flocking device, has a housing configured as a wand, an electrostatic generator configured as a Van de Graaf generator located in said wand, and a container for accommodating flock and having a permeable wall. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224127 | Dynamic Film Thickness Control System/Method and its Utilization - A dynamic film thickness control system/method and its utilization consisting of a minimum of one mask plate arranged between a substrate and a vapor source. A film thickness control device is utilized for real-time control over deposited film thickness and gradually moves the mask plate according to the film thickness control value acquired by the film thickness control device, enabling the mask plate to mask film zones on the said substrate to achieve the film thickness of a design objective. When the required zones of deposition are masked, the deposition of a particular film layer is completed. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224128 | SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - Provided is a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus in which the density of plasma generating in a reaction chamber can be uniformly maintained. The semiconductor manufacturing apparatus comprises a process chamber configured to process a substrate, a plurality of electrodes installed outside the process chamber for generating plasma, and an adjusting unit disposed between the process chamber and the electrodes for adjusting density of plasma generating in the process chamber. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224129 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SURFACE TREATMENT AND BARRIER COATING OF FIBERS FOR IN SITU CNT GROWTH - A system for synthesizing carbon nanotubes (CNT) on a fiber material includes a surface treatment system adapted to modify the surface of the fiber material to receive a barrier coating upon which carbon nanotubes are to be grown, a barrier coating application system downstream of the surface treatment system adapted to apply the barrier coating to the treated fiber material surface, and a barrier coating curing system downstream of the barrier coating application system for partially curing the applied barrier coating to enhance reception of CNT growth catalyst nanoparticles. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224130 | ROTATING SUBSTRATE SUPPORT AND METHODS OF USE - A method and apparatus for processing a substrate utilizing a rotating substrate support are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus for processing a substrate includes a chamber having a substrate support assembly disposed within the chamber. The substrate support assembly includes a substrate support having a support surface and a heater disposed beneath the support surface. A shaft is coupled to the substrate support and a motor is coupled to the shaft through a rotor to provide rotary movement to the substrate support. A seal block is disposed around the rotor and forms a seal therewith. The seal block has at least one seal and at least one channel disposed along the interface between the seal block and the shaft. A port is coupled to each channel for connecting to a pump. A lift mechanism is coupled to the shaft for raising and lowering the substrate support. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224131 | AUTOMATIC SUCKLING SYSTEM FOR CALVES WITH MINIMAL WEANING STRESS - Disclosed is a suckling system wherein suckling of calves can be automatically performed and weaning stress of newborn calves can be minimized. The suckling system for calves with minimal weaning stress, includes a suckling unit and a milk feed unit to feed milk to calves, and a control module to control the units, wherein the suckling unit comprises a weight scale, and the control module measures the weight of calves and controls a feed amount of the milk feed unit, based on the weight. The milk feed unit uniformly supplies milk set to the temperature of the mother's milk to calves, the height of the teat member is controllable to a level suitable for calves, and after feeding, the teat member and the milk feed unit are automatically cleaned. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224132 | Top-fill hummingbird feeder with float valve base closure mechanism - A top-fill hummingbird feeder is provided having a liquid container with a liquid flow opening at a lower end and a removable cap at an upper end, a feeding basin positioned below the liquid container, and a valve or sealing mechanism associated with the liquid flow opening and the feeding basin. The feeding basin includes an upwardly extending cylindrical well that receives the lower end of the liquid container, and the valve or sealing mechanism includes a float valve associated with the well. The feeding basin is filled by gravity feed of the liquid in the container through the liquid flow opening when the sealing mechanism is open. When the feeding basin reaches a full position, the liquid nectar raises the float valve which, in turn, acts to close the liquid flow opening. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224133 | EXCREMENT DISPOSAL SHEET AND ANIMAL TOILET UTILIZING THE SAME - An excrement disposal sheet that inhibits an unsanitary appearance thereof to thereby prevent any unnecessary replacement of excrement disposal sheet and thus allow the user to prolong the period of use of excrement disposal sheet; and an animal toilet utilizing the same. The excrement disposal sheet ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224134 | Systems and Methods for Electrified Fish Barriers - The inventive subject matter describes an electrical barrier for the deterrence of fish having an, the electrical barrier with a computer system capable of executing a modified soft-start algorithm, the computer system further having a detector input and a switch output; a bio-electric fish proximity detector, the bio-electric fish proximity detector having a anode-cathode detecting pair input and a signal output, wherein said signal output is connected to the detector input; a time varying voltage source. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224135 | OFFSHORE AQUACULTURE SYSTEM - The present invention provides for an off-shore unitary fish farming apparatus, including: a plurality of floatable fish containers aligned sequentially having attachment means for flexibly connecting the containers to maintain the containers in a predetermined relationship to one another, a dampening means attached to at least one or the containers to reduce current and wave and also deflect any floating debris away from the containers, a fish feed tank for holding, mixing and distribution of fish feed slurry to each of the plurality of fish containers, the fish tank having a securing means for attaching the dampening means to the tank; a feed dispenser for radially dispensing fish feed in the container directly beneath the water surface, anchor means to anchor the apparatus to an aquatic floor, the anchor means allowing radial movement or the tank around an anchor position and a crane mounted on the fish feed tank. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224136 | Aquaculture production system - A floating fish production system for placement within a body of water and being structured and disposed for containing fish and other aquatic animal, plant and algal species, the system including at least one primary containment tank having an arrangement of individual solid wall sections and an arrangement of individual solid floor sections. Flexible membranes span between and connect to adjacently positioned solid wall and floor sections to define flexible connecting joints that allow the individual solid wall and floor sections to move relative to one another in an articulating action. The flexible membranes allow the tank configuration to temporarily deform from a relaxed state in response to externally applied forces exerted on the tank (e.g., waves, wind, current) to thereby absorb the externally applied forces and reduce stress on the structural integrity on the tank. An air lift system including a high volume, low pressure blower and a spaced arrangement of vertically extending air lift pipes delivers water and oxygen from the exterior body of water and into the tank interior. A flexible main drain in a central area at the bottom of the tank connects to a waste recovery system for removing waste produced by the fish and other aquatic species. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224137 | POP-UP ANIMAL PLAY AREA - A pop-up animal play area for a small animals or pets, such as a gerbil, hamster, rat, guinea pig, ferret, or the like. The enclosure provides an easily set-up and stored animal play enclosure. The enclosure has a sidewall with an overhanging lip or awning which precludes escape of the pets out of the device. The enclosure is built from fabric panels over a spring steel support assembly. The enclosure can be readily stored by compressing the spring support structure into a flat, thin ring assembly. Moreover, the enclosure structure may be further collapsed by twisting and coiling the assembly to form a smaller diameter package. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224138 | Animal Chew Having Exposed Regions Of Different Hardness - The present invention relates to an animal chew toy comprising a first material including a body portion and one or more exposed regions comprising a second material, the material of the exposed regions at least partially occupying one or more blind holes in the body portion wherein the one or more blind holes may include an undercut or die locked condition to aid in retaining the second material. The chew may be formed via a number of molding methods including those utilizing injection molding or extrusion techniques. The first and second materials may comprise edible compositions. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224139 | TETHERING STAKE - A tethering stake includes a rod having a point at one end thereof and a driving cap at an opposite end. A collar is fixed to the rod adjacent to and spaced from the driving cap, thus providing a neck to receive a tether line or chain. A cap cover is slidingly received upon the rod and is adapted to be selectively engaged with the collar. The cap cover includes a central circular aperture with a radial slot extending therefrom. The centrally positioned aperture and slot allow the cover to assume a position substantially parallel to the rod during shipment and storage, while allowing it to take a position substantially orthogonal to the rod when the rod is driven into the ground. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224140 | Method and a System for Measuring an Animal's Height - A method and a system for measuring animal's height is disclosed. The method, and the system as well, is comprised of the following steps: allowing the animal to pass through a passage with measurement-references; capturing plurality of images of the animal while the animal is passing; on each image of the captured images applying the following steps: filtering the background from the image; applying imaging-process technique on the lower area of the measuring-image to recognize the location of the legs; defining a vertical slice of the measuring-image, in which the back's contour of the animal—from neck to tail—appears and applying imaging processing and mathematical calculations to obtain the real height, as defined, of the animal. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224141 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine operable with a mixed fuel composed of alcohol and gasoline and excellent in fuel efficiency and durability. A separator separates the mixed fuel, which is composed of gasoline and ethanol, into high-concentration ethanol and high-concentration gasoline. A reforming fuel supply device supplies the high-concentration ethanol, as a reforming fuel, into an exhaust gas removed through a branch pipe. A fuel reforming catalyst supported in a reforming chamber within a heat exchanger works to cause a reforming reaction between the high-concentration ethanol and exhaust gas and generate a reformed gas that contains H | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224142 | METHOD OF EXHAUST CLEANING FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND EXHAUST CLEANER - An exhaust cleaning method and exhaust cleaning apparatus for an internal combustion engine ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224143 | OIL SPRAY LUBRICATION AND COOLING DEVICE FOR A VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO ENGINE - The invention relates to an oil spray lubrication and cooling device for a variable compression ratio engine, including at least one injector ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224144 | ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD COOLING FEATURES AND METHOD OF FORMING - A method of forming a cylinder head includes casting the cylinder head to include an integral cast-in exhaust manifold. The integral cast-in exhaust manifold defines an intermediate exhaust gas passage in fluid communication with exhaust ports and an exhaust gas outlet passage in fluid communication with the intermediate exhaust gas passage. The cast cylinder head includes a coolant cavity to receive a cooling fluid. The coolant cavity includes first and second portions extending around an outer circumference of the exhaust gas outlet passage separated from one another by a first cast-in wall. The method further includes machining the first cast-in wall to provide fluid communication between the first and second portions of the coolant cavity. Machining the first cast-in wall forms a first coolant passage created by the first and second portions of the coolant cavity and the machined passage around the outer circumference of the exhaust gas outlet passage. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224145 | Built-Up Camshaft - The invention relates to a method for producing an assembled camshaft and to an assembled camshaft, with at least one functional component that is produced in a separate manufacturing process and has an inner recess for receiving the shaft. The shaft is widened at least in sections in the area in which the functional component is to be secured, and the recess in the functional component for receiving the shaft is widened in the shape of a funnel on at least one side and over at least a section of its axial length, the opening having a diameter which corresponds to at least the diameter of the widened shaft section, the outer surface of the shaft in the longitudinal direction of the shaft axis being provided with ridges which are distributed over the outer circumference of the shaft by material shaping of the outer circumference of the shaft by means of knurling. The functional component, the recess in which is substantially round, and which, in the section that is widened in a non-funnel shape, has a diameter which is somewhat larger than the diameter of the shaft adjacent to the widened section and is somewhat smaller than the diameter that is described by the ridges distributed over the outer circumference of the shaft, is first pushed onto the widened section of the shaft using the side that is widened in a funnel shape, the ridges partly becoming embedded in or being moulded into the recess in the functional component essentially by means of moulding of the material of the functional component in the area of said recess, and the functional component optionally being elastically widened to a small extent so that the functional component is force-fitted and form-fitted to the shaft. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224146 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SHAFT MEMBER HAVING A SINTERED PART BONDED THERETO AND A CAMSHAFT FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for manufacturing a shaft member having a sintered part bonded thereto is simple and provides an increased process yield and a high accuracy in position and angle of the sintered part. A green compact is prepared by subjecting a metal or alloy powder to a compression molding. A projection formed on an outer peripheral surface of the shaft member is embedded into the green compact, while chipping partially the green compact with the projection, to combine the green compact with the shaft member. Then, a sintering is carried out. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224147 | CONCENTRIC CAMSHAFT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A camshaft may include a first shaft, a stop member, and a first lobe member. The first shaft may include an outer radial surface having a first recess extending radially therein. The stop member may be axially fixed within the first recess. The first lobe member may define an inner bore located on the outer radial surface of the first shaft. The first lobe member may include a second recess extending radially into the inner bore. The stop member may extend into the second recess to axially locate the first lobe member on the first shaft. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224148 | HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR A CYLINDER HEAD OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH HYDRAULICALLY VARIABLE GAS-EXCHANGE VALVE TRAIN - A hydraulic unit ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224149 | TIMING CHAIN DRIVE COMPRISING AN INTEGRATED ELECTRIC MOTOR - The invention relates to a timing drive for an internal combustion engine, comprising a crankshaft, at least one camshaft, a driven gear that is connected to the crankshaft, at least one driving gear which drives the associated camshaft and a transmission that interconnects the driven gear and the at least one driving gear. An electric motor is provided which engages with the transmission in an offset manner relative to the crankshaft and the at least one camshaft as well as in an offset manner relative to the associated driven gear and the associated at least one driving gear by means of an intermediate gear. Furthermore, a control device is provided, with the aid of which the electric motor can be triggered in such a way that additional torque and/or an additional torque profile can be introduced into the transmission and/or can be tapped from the transmission based on at least one operational parameter and/or at least one operational situation of the transmission. Also disclosed is a corresponding method. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224150 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH VARIABLE VALVE MECHANISM - An internal combustion engine including a variable valve mechanism that can avoid an unnecessary friction increase while preventing a hydraulic lash adjuster from pumping up. When a first engine speed is a critical rotation speed at which the inertia force of the variable valve mechanism exceeds the maximum load on a lost motion spring and a second engine speed is a critical rotation speed at which the inertia force of a valve and rocker arm exceeds the maximum load on a valve spring, the maximum loads are set such that the first engine speed is lower than the second engine speed. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224151 | DELAYED EXHAUST ENGINE CYCLE - A method of operating an engine in a delayed exhaust engine cycle may include opening an intake valve of the engine during a first stroke to form an intake stroke. The method may further include closing the intake valve and determining an engine operating temperature. The engine operating temperature may be compared to a predetermined temperature limit. A first fuel mass may be provided to the combustion chamber between an end portion of a second stroke and a beginning portion of a third stroke. The third stroke may form a first power stroke and the intake valve and an exhaust valve in communication with the combustion chamber may be closed during the second and third strokes. The exhaust valve may be maintained in a closed position during a fourth stroke when the engine operating temperature is less than the predetermined temperature limit. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224152 | HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR A CYLINDER HEAD OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH HYDRAULICALLY VARIABLE GAS-EXCHANGE VALVE TRAIN - A hydraulic unit ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224153 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A variable valve timing system changes a valve phase by reducing an operation amount of an actuator at a speed reduction ratio that varies depending on a phase region. When the valve phase is outside a region in which the ratio of the amount of change in the phase with respect to the operation amount of the actuator is low, namely a high speed reduction ratio, the actuator may be operated due to, for example, a reaction force applied to a camshaft, and an undesirable valve phase change may result. Accordingly, when an engine stop command is possibly issued, the target phase value is restricted to a region more delayed than a phase restriction value set in consideration of the amount by which the valve timing can be changed from when an engine stop command is issued until when the engine is stopped. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224154 | VALVE-TRAIN ASSEMBLY OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A valve-train assembly of an internal combustion engine is provided with a camshaft ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224155 | CAMSHAFT DAMPING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A camshaft damping mechanism may include first and second housing members and a biasing member. The first housing member may be engaged with a camshaft. The second housing member may be slidably coupled to the first housing member and may abut an engine structure. The biasing member may be retained axially between the first and second housing members and may force the first housing member in an outward axial direction from the second housing member. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224156 | RECIPROCABLE MEMBER WITH ANTI-FLOAT ARRANGEMENT - An exhaust valve arrangement includes a cylinder having a top end, an exhaust conduit connected to the cylinder by an opening in the top end of the cylinder, the opening comprising a valve seat, a valve member comprising a valve stem and a valve head on the valve stem, the valve member being movable between a closed position in which the valve head is received in the valve seat and an open position in which the valve head is spaced from the valve seat, and a resilient member arranged to urge the valve member to a closed position. A piston is mounted relative to the valve stem, the piston being disposed in a second cylinder in flow communication with the exhaust conduit and arranged such that a change in pressure in the exhaust conduit changes a degree of compression of the resilient member. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224157 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE STATE OF BATTERY - In an apparatus for detecting a state of a battery serving as a power source for cranking an internal combustion engine, a detecting unit and an internal resistance calculating unit are installed. The detecting unit detects a current and a voltage of the battery during a cranking period of the internal combustion engine, and outputs a parameter associated with at least one of the detected current and voltage of the battery. When a degree of change in the parameter within a specified period included in the cranking period is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the internal resistance calculating unit calculates an internal resistance of the battery based on values of the current and voltage of the battery, the values of the current and the voltage being detected within the specified period. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224158 | AIR INTAKE DEVICE - An air intake device for a vehicle is provided. The air intake device includes a housing that defines a plenum and is configured for mounting on a vehicle. The air intake device also includes an air scoop that is movably coupled to the housing. The air scoop is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The air intake device also includes a valve assembly coupled to the air scoop. The air scoop defines at least one ram air inlet port having a flow area. The at least one ram air inlet port is positioned to receive ram air and is in fluid communication with the plenum when the air scoop is in the deployed position. The valve assembly is operable for varying the flow area of the at least one ram air inlet port. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224159 | ENGINE ASSEMBLY HAVING VARIABLE INTAKE AIR TUNING DEVICE AND TUNING METHOD - An engine intake air tuning assembly may include a housing assembly and an air flow control member. The housing assembly may include an air inlet, an air outlet, and a body portion extending therebetween. The body portion may define an air flow passage and a tuning chamber. The air flow passage may provide fluid communication between the air inlet and outlet. The air flow control member may be located within the body portion and may be displaced between first and second positions relative to the air flow passage. The air flow control member may provide a first communication path from the air flow passage to the tuning chamber when in the first position and a second communication path from the air flow passage to the tuning chamber when in the second position. The second communication path may define a greater number of openings than the first communication path. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224160 | ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH VALVE SEAT VENT PASSAGES AND METHOD OF FORMING - An engine assembly may include an engine block defining a cylinder bore, a cylinder head fixed to the engine block, and a valve seat insert. The cylinder head may include an intake port, defining an inlet in fluid communication with an air source and an outlet in fluid communication with the cylinder bore. The valve seat may be defined at the outlet of the intake port and may include a stepped region. The stepped region may define a seating surface extending radially outward from the intake port. The seating surface may include a series of protrusions circumferentially spaced from one another around the outlet and forming a series of recesses therebetween. The valve seat insert may be located within the stepped region and may include a first axial end surface abutting the protrusions on the seating surface. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224161 | Liquid Filtering Device - A filter arrangement for liquids has a filter housing and a functional carrier arranged inside the filter housing. A cylindrical filter element is inserted axially into the filter housing and defines an unfiltered side and a filtered side inside the filter housing. A non-return diaphragm is secured within the filter housing, wherein the non-return diaphragm is arranged on the functional carrier so as to effect an axial and/or radial sealing action of the unfiltered side relative to the filtered side of the filter arrangement. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224162 | Piston-pin bearing lubrication system and method for a two-stroke internal combustion engine - An improved lubrication system and method for the normally contacting and abutting piston pin and connecting rod journal bearing surfaces of an internal combustion engine that includes an inertia pump in a connecting rod. The inertia pump reacts to the movement of the connecting rod and conveys a predetermined measure of lubricating oil at a high enough pressure to overcome the forces which cause the surfaces to normally maintain contact. By separating the normally contacting surfaces of the pin and the connecting rod journal, the surfaces become lubricated. Several embodiments of inertia pumps provide variations in implementing the invention. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224163 | MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL LUBRICATION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A system and method are disclosed for reducing the fuel consumption of an engine, particularly during a cold start or an engine warm-up period. A magnetorheological fluid having a low viscosity is used to lubricate the engine. When viscosity is to be increased, a magnetic field is applied to the magnetorheological fluid. The magnetic field can be selectively applied to electromagnets proximate engine bearings. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224164 | CRANKSHAFT FOR A VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO ENGINE - The invention relates to a crankshaft ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224165 | VARIABLE-VOLUME ROTARY DEVICE, AN EFFICIENT TWO-STROKE SPHERICAL ENGINE - The subject of the invention is a variable-volume rotary device with a housing ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224166 | HOMOGENEOUS CHARGE COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE - An HCCI engine capable of switching combustion mode between SI combustion and HCCI combustion is disclosed. At least one swirl port and at least one tumble port communicate with a combustion chamber of the HCCI engine. In a first switching period in which the SI combustion is switched to the HCCI combustion, intake air is supplied to the combustion chamber solely through the swirl port. In a second switching period in which the HCCI combustion is switched to the SI combustion, the intake air is supplied to the combustion chamber through at least the tumble port. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224167 | Warm Up Strategy for Ethanol Direct Injection Plus Gasoline Port Fuel Injection - A system for an engine, comprising of a cylinder of the engine; a first injector configured to inject a first substance to said cylinder; a second injector configured to inject a second substance to said cylinder; and a controller configured to commence combustion in the engine by injecting fuel into said cylinder, where said fuel is injected by only one of said first and second injectors during said start and/or warm-up. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224168 | CONTROL DEVICE OF DIESEL ENGINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DIESEL ENGINE - A control device of a diesel engine, including an acceleration detector including an acceleration sensor, the acceleration sensor being attached to an engine body that defines a combustion chamber, the acceleration detector configured to output a vibration acceleration, an integrator configured to integrate values corresponding to amplitudes of the vibration acceleration from a predetermined integration start timing that is at least before an ignition timing, a comparison unit configured to compare an integration value of the integrator with a predetermined ignition timing judgment level, and a real ignition timing judgment unit configured to judge a real ignition timing on the basis of a reach timing, at which the integration value has reached the ignition timing judgment level. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224169 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FUEL RAIL PRESSURE USING FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR ERROR - A control system and method for controlling a fuel system of an engine includes a steady state determination module determining the engine is operating at a steady state and a memory storing a first fuel correction. A fuel pump control module commands a predetermined fuel rail pressure change. The memory stores a second fuel correction after the predetermined fuel rail pressure change. A sensor error correction module determines a fuel rail pressure sensor error based on the first fuel correction and the second fuel correction and determines a fuel rail pressure in response to the sensor error. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224170 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A high-pressure return passage returns excess fuel in a delivery pipe that is connected to an injector to a fuel tank. An upstream end of the high-pressure return passage is connected to the delivery pipe via a high-pressure regulator. A vertically lower portion of the high-pressure return passage is vertically below the upstream end and the downstream end. A low-pressure return passage returns excess fuel in a main passage to the fuel tank. The switch valve switches the open state and the closed state of the low-pressure return passage. A control section controls the switch valve to the closed state after the engine is stopped and drives the fuel pump so as to execute a forced return process that flows fuel into the high-pressure return passage. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224171 | FUEL VAPOR PURGING DIAGNOSTICS - Systems and methods are provided for monitoring reverse flow of fuel vapors and/or air through a vehicle fuel vapor recovery system, said fuel vapor recovery system coupled to an engine intake of a boosted internal combustion engine. One example method comprises, during boost, when the fuel vapor recovery system is commanded to be sealed from the intake, indicating degradation based on a pressure value in the fuel vapor recovery system. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224172 | EVAPORATED FUEL CONTROLLING APPARATUS FOR ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - An evaporated fuel controlling apparatus for an all terrain vehicle can avoid the influence of disturbance and can be disposed efficiently. The evaporated fuel controlling apparatus includes a canister adapted to absorb evaporated fuel generated from a fuel tank, a purge path adapted to connect the canister and an intake system of an engine to each other, and a purge controlling section adapted to control a flow rate of the evaporated fuel to be supplied from the canister to the intake system of the engine through the purge path. At least the canister from among the canister, purge path and purge controlling section is mounted on a vehicle body front frame FrF which supports a steering mechanism. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224173 | Heat Exchanger with Cast Housing and Method of Making Same - A heat exchanger suitable for cooling exhaust gases and a method of making same are disclosed. The heat exchanger includes an outer casting member having first and second ends and forming a housing and a plurality of channel members forming alternating first and second flow channels for the flow of an exhaust gas through the first flow channels and coolant through the second flow channels. The channel members form a core having first and second ends, this core being mounted in the casting member. A first flange is fixedly attached to a first end of the core so as to form a sealed joint. A second flange is fixedly attached to the second end of the core so as to form another sealed joint. The first and second flanges are each coupled by fasteners to their respective ends of the casting. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224174 | EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An exhaust gas recirculation system includes: a turbocharger ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224175 | FUEL INJECTION DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The device including: a fuel correction value calculating unit for calculating a correction value for a fuel injection quantity so that an actual air-fuel ratio becomes equal to a target air-fuel ratio; a fuel switching detecting unit for detecting that fuel switching has occurred; a fuel property estimating unit for setting a period, in which there is a possibility that a fuel property changes, as a property change period when the fuel switching is detected to calculate a fuel property correction value corresponding to another correction value for the fuel injection quantity based on the correction value within the property change period; and a property change judging unit for judging whether or not a change in the correction value is due to the change in the fuel property in a case where the correction value becomes out of a predetermined range even though the property change period is not set. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224176 | Modular Crossbow - A crossbow comprising a tiller, a prod and a trigger mechanism. The tiller comprises a butt and at least one track, and is configured to support a bolt. The prod comprises a bow; a bow string; and a bow base arranged to connect the bow to the track(s). The trigger mechanism is arranged to hold the bow string in a cocked state and to allow releasing the bow string and thereby shooting the bolt. Either the prod; the trigger mechanism; or both, are movably connected to the track(s) such that cocking the bow string utilizes the movable connection. The crossbow exhibits a predefined drawing weight. One crossbow comprises a force enhancing mechanism arranged to allow cocking the bow string with a cocking weight substantially smaller than the predefined drawing weight, utilizing the movable connection of the prod, the trigger mechanism, or both, to the track(s). | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224177 | MODULAR CROSSBOW - A modular crossbow for shooting a bolt and a method of customizing thereof. One modular crossbow comprises a tiller; a prod comprising a bow and a bow string, the bow attached to the tiller by a prod fastener at a predefined prod location; and a trigger mechanism attached to the tiller by a trigger mechanism fastener at a predefined trigger mechanism location, the trigger mechanism arranged to hold the bow string in a cocked position and allow shooting the bolt by releasing the bow string. The prod fastener is configured to allow changing the predefined prod location along the tiller, and the trigger mechanism fastener is configured to allow changing the predefined trigger mechanism location along the tiller. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224178 | Archery Bow String Stop - A string stop for use with an archery bow comprises a body portion configured for attachment to the archery bow and a bumper attached to the body portion. The bumper is configured to contact a bowstring of the archery bow. The bumper defines an internal cavity configured to optionally receive an insert member. In some embodiments, an insert member is positioned in the cavity. The insert member can have different properties than the bumper. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224179 | RAPIDLY REMOVABLE BOLT FOR A PAINTBALL MARKER - A pneumatic gun with easily removable bolt. A bolt is coupled to a bolt pin to be introduced into the rear of a receiver of the pneumatic gun. The striker defines a notch to receive the bolt pin the notch is open ended towards the rear of the gun. A cap is coupled to the striker so that it can rotate between an open orientation and a closed orientation. In the open orientation, the cap defines a slot that aligns with the notch of the striker to permit the bolt pin to enter the notch and the closed orientation of the cap captures the striker within the notch so that the striker and bolt move as a unit. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224180 | PAINTBALL MARKER WITH CONFIGURABLE SUPPLY LINE - A paintball marker with a barrel that is coupled to a receiver. A valve arrangement is provided to selectively vent gas to propel projectiles through the barrel responsive to actuation of a firing mechanism. The marker may be configured to provide fluid communication between the valve arrangement and a compressed gas source through either a first supply line passageway or a second supply line passageway. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224181 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY ARRAY TYPE FOCUSING SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM - The present invention provide a high-efficiency array type focusing solar tracking system comprising a lens set, a solar cell platform, a track set, a driving device, a plate, and a second magnet set. With this system, a solar cell on the solar cell platform can be moved to a focus position of the sunlight passed through lenses of the lens set for collecting solar energy without moving heavy lenses, so as to reduce power consumption and to improve the power generation efficiency of the solar cell. Moreover, the sunlight that is not collected by the lenses yet can be collected by the plate with holes and optical fibers for other applications such as an illumination to improve the utilizing efficiency of the solar energy. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224182 | Solar Hot Water System and Method of Operating a Solar Hot Water System - A solar hot water system is provided, comprising an ambient temperature sensor, a controller, a valve, a water storage tank, having an inlet and an outlet, and at least a first solar panel, having an inlet in fluid communication with the water storage tank outlet and an outlet in fluid communication with the water storage tank inlet. When the temperature sensor indicates to the controller that the ambient temperature is above a predetermined level, the controller controls the valve to direct flow from the water storage tank outlet to the solar panel inlet and from the solar panel outlet to the water storage tank inlet. When the temperature sensor indicates to the controller that the ambient temperature is below a predetermined level, the controller controls the valve to direct flow from the solar panel inlet to the valve and so to atmosphere. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224183 | Flat Vacuum Solar Collector Having Chamber-Type Heads - The invention relates to a flat solar collector comprising individual vacuum chambers. The invention is formed by two heads and a series of parallel tubes having high transmittance in the solar spectrum, which is disposed between said heads. The opposite side of the heads is provided with vacuum chambers which closure the connections of the conducting tubes. One of the vacuum chambers is characterized in that it is fitted with a vacuum valve at one end thereof. In addition, conducting tubes are disposed inside the aforementioned tubes having high transmittance in the solar spectrum and said conducting tubes are in turn connected to collector plates, all under vacuum conditions which minimize convection energy losses. When the conducting tubes are configured in series, the collector can raise the temperature of the working fluid to above 200° C. All of the above is performed in a novel, simple and economical manner. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224184 | DIFFUSION BARRIER IN A DELIVERY APPARATUS FOR PRESSURIZED MEDICAL LIQUIDS - A delivery apparatus for pressurized medical liquids comprising a reservoir for medical liquid and a pressurizing means configured for pressurizing medical liquid to a driving pressure; with a diffusion barrier arranged to float on medical liquid in the reservoir and disposed to cover substantially the entire surface of the medical liquid in the reservoir for the purpose of preventing diffusion of gas present in the reservoir into the medical liquid. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224185 | ACTUATOR FOR AN INHALER - An actuator for an inhaler for delivering medicament by inhalation, comprising: a housing for receiving a canister which comprises a body which includes a base and a head and defines a chamber containing medicament, and a valve stem which extends from the body and from which medicament is in use delivered on actuation of the canister; an outlet through which a user in use inhales; and a nozzle assembly which provides for delivery of medicament through the outlet, wherein the nozzle assembly comprises a nozzle block which receives the valve stem of the canister and, as a separately-formed component, a nozzle outlet which is fluidly connected to the nozzle block and includes an outlet orifice from which medicament is in use delivered. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224186 | ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION ASSIST INSTRUMENT - The present invention provides an endotracheal intubation assist instrument for inserting the bronchofiberscope from the oral or nasal cavity to the trachea easily and then inserting the endotracheal tube into the trachea easily. The side hole | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224187 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FACILITATING ATRAUMATIC INTUBATION - A controllable intubating stylet (CIS) for use by anesthesia and other health care providers is used in conjunction with a video laryngoscope and endotracheal tube in order to achieve intubation of the trachea for general anesthesia as well as other medical conditions. The video laryngoscope is used to visualize the tracheal opening. The CIS is inserted into an endotracheal tube and directed into the trachea. The endotracheal tube then is maneuvered over the stylet and into the trachea, and thereafter, the CIS is removed. The patient can then be oxygenated and ventilated by way of the endotracheal tube. The CIS includes a control mechanism similar to current bronchoscopes which allows for flexion of the tip and overall flexibility of the stylet. In contrast to the bronchoscope, however, the CIS includes no fiberoptics or associated components, such as a light source or eyepiece, making the CIS much less expensive to produce. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224188 | System and Method for Guidance of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Amnesia - A system and method includes administering interventional agents to Patient until Patient attains a predetermined plane of anesthesia; amplifying and digitizing brain waves of Patient before and after administering step to generate first set of digital data; amplifying and digitizing brain waves of Patient during a medical procedure to generate second set of digital data; computing separate trajectories for at least two different indices of an anesthetic state of Patient during the medical procedure using a comparison of first and second sets (the indices including Depth Index (DI)—a depth of anesthesia, Memory Index (MI)—an ability to form and store memories, and Pain Index (PI)—sensitivity to pain); and determining an amount of at least one of the interventional agents to be delivered to Patient as a function of the trajectories, the interventional agents include anesthetic, analgesic and/or amnesic agents corresponding to DI, MI and/or PI trajectories. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224189 | PROCESS FOR OPERATING A RESPIRATOR - A process for controlling a respirator with reduced gas excess, wherein a load situation ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224190 | MODULAR POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR - A modular powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) which is comprised of a fan, motor, scroll, and power source mounted within one housing, and which accepts either traditional or conformal filters. Ambient air is drawn into the PAPR module through the attached filter by a fan, which is driven by direct connection to a motor. The pressurized air is then accelerated by an optimized scroll to the outlet in the PAPR housing. The PAPR module can be employed in multiple use configurations. The PAPR module further comprises a removable battery pack module that is easily retained to/removed from the PAPR module, enabling a user to be able to quickly remove a spent battery pack module and install a fresh battery pack module, thereby replacing the batteries within one breath cycle. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224191 | Automated Oxygen Delivery System - The present invention advantageously provides a system for automatically delivering oxygen to a patient, including a sensor to measure an amount of oxygen in a bloodstream of a patient, a pneumatics subsystem and a control subsystem. The pneumatics subsystem includes an oxygen inlet, an air inlet, a gas mixture outlet, and a gas delivery mechanism to blend the oxygen and air to form a gas mixture having a delivered oxygen concentration, and to deliver the gas mixture to the patient. The control subsystem includes an input device to receive a desired concentration of oxygen in the bloodstream of the patient, a sensor interface to receive measurement data and status information associated with the measurement data from the sensor, a pneumatics subsystem interface to send commands to, and receive data from, the pneumatics subsystem, and a processor to control the delivered oxygen concentration based on the desired oxygen concentration, the measurement data and the status information. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224192 | Automated Oxygen Delivery Method - The present invention advantageously provides a method of automatically delivering oxygen to a patient. A desired concentration of oxygen in a bloodstream of a patient is received from a user. Data, including a measurement of the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream of the patient, as well as status information associated with the measurement, is received from a sensor. The measured data are determined to be valid or invalid based on the measurement value and the status information, and, based on this determination, a delivered fraction of inspired oxygen is delivered to the patient. If the measured data are determined to be valid, then the delivered fraction of inspired oxygen is based on the desired oxygen concentration and the measured data. On the other hand, if the measured data are determined to be invalid, then the delivered fraction of inspired oxygen is set to a predetermined value. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224193 | SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING SYSTEM - A breathing apparatus is operable in self-contained and filtered modes of operation. In the self-contained mode of operation, a breathable gas is delivered to a user from a self-contained source of breathing gas. In a second, filtered mode of operation, a suction source draws ambient air through a filter removing contaminants and delivers filtered ambient air to the user. A method of delivering air to a subject is also provided. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224194 | Respirator Flow Control Apparatus and Method - An air flow control system for a respirator ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224195 | Air Delivery Conduit - An air delivery conduit for conveying breathable gas from a positive airway pressure device to a patient interface includes a tubular wall structure constructed from a textile material. A reinforcing structure may be provided to the wall structure that is structured to prevent kinking or collapsing of the wall structure. The wall structure may include a warp having a plurality of lengthwise textile warp threads arranged in a circle and a weft having a textile weft thread that is woven through the warp threads. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224196 | Nasal Cannula Assembly - An embodiment of the present invention is a nasal cannula for delivering continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) to a patient's nares during operative procedures or in critical care areas. A malleable metal or plastic is encased in the bridge of the cannula to allow it to be shaped to the patient's face. As a result of contouring the cannula to the face, air leaks are minimized allowing a seal to be provided when an op site is applied to cover the upper lip, nasal cannula and nose. The cannula's nasal inserts can end in nontapered or slightly tapered non-sealing beads, which may be slightly angled out to accommodate various facial anatomies. When approximately several liters per minute of oxygen are flowed through the cannula, CPAP is obtained. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224197 | SLEEP APPLIANCE - A device for reducing snoring and/or sleep apnea comprising, in combination, a dental oral appliance, removably attached to a continuous positive airway pressure machine, to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, said dental oral appliance comprising, a body portion covering the inside of the upper teeth, said body having an open-palate, means to removably affix the appliance to the upper teeth, means to prevent occlusion of the upper and lower teeth, and a transpalatal bar that extends from the inside of the right teeth to the inside of the left teeth, to inhibit and restrain the tongue from upward and backward movement. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224198 | AIRWAY-OPENING DEVICE - The present invention provides an airway securing device which more sufficiently secures the airway to enable resolution of snoring, prevention and treatment of sleep apnea syndrome, and other airway securing. The airway securing device of the present invention is provided with a wearable body | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224199 | Respirator - A respirator adapted to facilitate ease of donning and comfort during use comprising one or more of an adjustable or elastic strap that facilitates ease of donning and comfort during wear; and/or fasteners that are easy to use and that facilitate ease of donning and comfort during wear; and/or respirator shapes that facilitate the wearing of eyeglasses with said respirator; and/or bellows-type, pneumatic, or other such components, associated with said respirator, that are adapted to promote adjustability of the fit of the respirator. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224200 | Infant Restraining Article - One embodiment of an infant restraining article includes a base member that includes a pad, and one or more safety straps attached to the pad. The one or more safety straps are capable of securing the pad to an article, such as a bedding article. Further, the infant restraining article includes a jacket member attached to the pad for configuring a resting space for an infant. The jacket member includes a pair of flap members adapted to receive arms of the infant and to removably engage to each other for enclosing the infant in the resting space. The enclosing of the infant in the resting space restricts free movement of the infant. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224201 | BODY-INSERTABLE APPARATUS - A body-insertable apparatus is inserted into a subject body and travels through the subject body and includes a magnetic field generator that generates a constant magnetic field; a covering member that covers the magnetic field generator and that is made of a biocompatible material; and a container that houses and seals the magnetic field generator covered by the covering member. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224202 | Method and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Smoking Articles - One embodiment of the invention provides a method and apparatus for manufacturing a smoking article. The apparatus comprises a conveyor ( | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224203 | NAIL FILE HAVING A FLEXIBLE FILING STRIP - A filing strip having a support portion, an abrasive portion, and at least two edge portions is provided. The support portion provides a groove that extends at least partially along a longitudinal axis of the support portion, and has a degree of flexibility sufficient to flexes under pressure applied with the insertion of an end of a human nail into the groove. The abrasive portion is positioned within the groove so as to file the end of the human nail inserted into the groove. The edge portions are positioned at least partially along an upper periphery and a lower periphery of the groove, respectively, to define a depth of the groove to limit the insertion of the human nail into the groove and to ensure only the end of the nail and not surrounding flesh to the human nail is filed by the abrasive portion. | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224204 | METHOD OF SHAVING USING SALICYLIC ACID DERIVATIVES - Provided is a method of shaving, using a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one salicylic acid derivative of formula | 2010-09-09 |
| 20100224205 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - An apparatus for modifying a keratinous surface having an applicator, a first modification agent; a sensor; and a CPU. The sensor reads the properties of a small portion of the keratinous surface, the readings are transmitted to the CPU, and the CPU compares the readings to a predetermined baseline value. The CPU then calculates the variance between the reading and the baseline value. When that variance exceeds a predetermined threshold the CPU sends a signal to the applicator which is activated to apply a portion of the first modification composition to the same portion of the keratinous surface that had the reading with a variance above the threshold value. | 2010-09-09 |
