| 37th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20140251258 | SYSTEM FOR PILOT SUBCHAMBER TEMPERATURE CONTROL - There is described a system and method for controlling a temperature in the subchamber of a rotary engine. At least one first measurement of at least one engine operating parameter and a second measurement indicative of a present temperature in the subchamber are received. A setpoint for the temperature in the subchamber is computed from the at least one first measurement. In response to the second measurement, at least one control signal indicative of a request to adjust the present temperature towards the setpoint is generated and sent to the engine. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251259 | PRECHAMBER SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Pre-chamber system for an internal combustion engine with: -a pre-chamber having a wall, -a spark plug having at least one electrode, -a gas introduction device, particularly a gas valve, -a gas channel connecting the gas introduction device to the pre-chamber via an inlet opening, -a rise channel for connecting the pre-chamber to a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine, -a guiding device for influencing the flow of the gas in the pre-chamber, said guiding device being arranged adjacent to the inlet opening in such a manner that in operation, a volume flow of hot gas flowing into the pre-chamber via the rise channel and reaching the electrode of the spark plug is reduced by the guiding device. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251260 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INJECTOR - In a method for controlling a valve which injects fuel into a combustion chamber of an engine and which has a valve member which closes a valve opening, and an electric actuator which drives the valve member to carry out strokes for releasing the valve opening and to which electrical control signals are applied for triggering valve member strokes of a defined stroke size, in order to compensate for an age-related stroke reduction of the valve member and deteriorated metering of the injected fuel related thereto, a stroke loss model into which temperature and temperature changes at the valve as well as the number of strokes carried out by the valve member are continuously incorporated is used to predict a reduction of the stroke size as a stroke loss and to correct the control signals using the predicted stroke loss. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251261 | Injection Nozzle - An injection nozzle for the direct injection of a liquid fuel into a cylinder chamber of a piston engine includes multiple spray holes for generating injection jets. The multiple spray holes are distributed on a nozzle body of the injection nozzle in the peripheral direction. At least one pair of spray holes adjoining in the peripheral direction is provided, the longitudinal center axes of which enclose a pair angle in the peripheral direction that is smaller than an adjacent angle which is enclosed between the longitudinal center axis of the respective spray hole of the spray hole pair in the peripheral direction and a longitudinal center axis of a spray hole adjoining the spray hole pair in the peripheral direction. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251262 | Fuel Injection Valve - A fuel injection valve realizing improved circumferential uniformity of swirling fuel is provided. The fuel injection valve includes swirling chambers each having an inner peripheral wall whose curvature is gradually larger from upstream to downstream, paths for swirling each of which, having a fuel flow-in region formed along a valve axis direction, guides fuel to the associated one of the swirling chambers, and fuel injection orifices open into the associated swirling chambers, respectively. In the fuel injection valve, a curved portion is formed on the bottom, in a sectional view along the valve axis direction, of an inlet portion of each of the paths for swirling so as to change the fuel flow in each of the paths for swirling. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251263 | Fuel Injection Valve - A fuel injection valve realizing improved circumferential uniformity of swirling fuel is provided. The fuel injection valve includes a swirling chamber having an inner peripheral wall whose curvature is gradually larger from upstream to downstream, a path for swirling which, having a fuel flow-in region formed along a valve axis direction, guides fuel to the swirling chamber, and a fuel injection orifice open into the swirling chamber. In the fuel injection valve, the path for swirling is inclined toward the fuel injection orifice formed on a downstream side of the swirling chamber. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251264 | Fuel Injection Valve - A fuel injection valve realizing improved circumferential uniformity of swirling fuel is provided. The fuel injection valve includes swirling chambers each having an inner peripheral wall whose curvature is gradually larger from upstream to downstream, paths for swirling each of which, having a fuel flow-in region formed along a valve axis direction, guides fuel to the associated one of the swirling chambers, and fuel injection orifices open into the associated swirling chambers, respectively. In the fuel injection valve, the paths for swirling are interconnected in a central portion of an orifice plate and are smaller in height toward where they are interconnected. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251265 | Engine Crankshaft Torque Sensor - In various embodiments, an engine crankshaft is disclosed. The engine crankshaft comprises a rear bearing journal. The rear bearing journal has an output end. The rear bearing journal defines a substantially cylindrical cavity extending from the output end into the rear bearing journal. The engine crankshaft may further comprise at least one torque sensor operatively coupled to the rear bearing journal. The at least one torque sensor is configured to generate a torque signal corresponding to a torque exerted on the rear bearing journal. The torque exerted on the rear bearing journal is indicative of a torque output of an engine. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251266 | Auxiliary Valve Motions Employing Disablement of Main Valve Events and/or Coupling of Adjacent Rocker Arms - In controlling valve motions of an internal combustion engine, after determining that engine braking operation has been initiated, a deactivation mechanism disposed within a main valve train is activated thereby disabling conveyance of main valve events from a main valve motion source to a valve via the main valve train. Engine braking valve events are enabled for the valve, which may include two-stroke engine braking. Coupling mechanisms, including one-way coupling mechanisms, between adjacent rocker arms may be used in this manner. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251267 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING ENGINE STARTING - A system and method for operating an engine is described. In one example, engine boost pressure is adjusted to improve engine starting. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251268 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - It is intended to provide an exhaust gas purification system for an internal combustion engine, which is capable of suppressing HC emission increase and raising the temperature of an exhaust gas purifier at an early stage while maintaining stable combustion during the warm-up operation such as immediately after the engine starting. The system is provided with: an air flow control unit | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251269 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LOW PRESSURE PUMP TO PREVENT VAPORIZATION OF FUEL AT AN INLET OF A HIGH PRESSURE PUMP - A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a pump control module and a fuel vaporization module. The pump control module controls a first pump to deliver fuel from a fuel tank to a second pump through a fuel line. The pump control module controls the second pump to pressurize fuel from the fuel line and to deliver the pressurized fuel to a fuel rail. The fuel vaporization module determines whether fuel at an inlet of the second pump is vaporizing based on an engine operating condition. The pump control module increases an output of the first pump when fuel at the inlet of the second pump is vaporizing. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251270 | Throttle Body Fuel Reservoir - A throttle body is provided with an internal fuel reservoir for relieving pressure waves and for assisting hot start conditions of an associated small internal combustion engine employing a low pressure fuel injection system. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251271 | ENGINE IGNITION SHUTDOWN MODULE - An engine ignition shutdown module includes a voltage regulator circuit connected to a key switch, and a pair of isolated MOSFET driver circuits connected to the voltage regulator circuit. Each MOSFET driver circuit charges a capacitor while the key switch is in a run position and the interlock switches are closed, and each capacitor discharges through a resistor for a time delay period once the key switch is moved from the run position to an off position or at least one of the interlock switches are opened. A pair of high voltage output MOSFET transistors are switched on while the capacitors discharge and provide an output to a magneto ignition for the time delay period. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251272 | HYDRAULIC START-OF-INJECTION DETECTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - This disclosure provides system and method that can determine hydraulic start of injection (SOI) in engines using an in-cylinder pressure sensor. The system and method iteratively perform a wavelet transform on a signal based on the pressure information provided by the in-cylinder pressure sensors to determine a detail coefficient corresponding to a frequency band containing frequencies of pressure pulsations excited from a fuel jet injected into the cylinder. Hydraulic SOI is determined at the timing when the amplitude of the determined detail coefficient satisfies a predetermined threshold. The system and method provide diagnostic, control, and/or compensation opportunities for fuel injector operation in high pressure fuel rail engine systems without use of expensive or complex fuel injector components. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251273 | OIL PUMP CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NOISE MINIMIZATION - An engine control system includes a cylinder control module and a pump control module. The cylinder control module selectively deactivates cylinders of an engine. In response to a determination that at least one of the cylinders is deactivated, the pump control module: selectively increases a target displacement for an oil pump that is driven by a balance shaft of the engine; and selectively adjusts displacement of the oil pump based on the target displacement. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251274 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INJECTING FUEL INTO A COMBUSTION CHAMBER - When fuel is injected into a combustion chamber ( | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251275 | FUEL INJECTOR FUELING EQUALIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosure provides a system and method for detecting inhomogeneous fueling between fuel injectors in an internal combustion engine without resorting to a measurement of the amount of fuel delivered by each fuel injector, permitting rapid and effective adjustment of fueling by any fuel injector deviating from the homogeneity of other fuel injectors in the engine. The benefit of modifying fueling in this manner is that fueling by each fuel injector | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251276 | Piezo Injector - A piezo injector includes (a) an actuator chamber in which a piezo actuator is arranged, (b) a control piston bore in which a control piston having a first end side facing the piezo actuator is arranged, wherein a portion of the control piston bore delimited by the first end side forms a first control chamber and an opposing portion of the control piston bore forms a spring chamber, and wherein the control piston is arranged between the first control chamber and the spring chamber, (c) a nozzle needle having a second end side, wherein the nozzle needle guides a nozzle needle sleeve, wherein the nozzle needle sleeve and the second end side delimit a second control chamber, (d) a connecting bore between the first control chamber and second control chamber, and (e) a leakage pin arranged between the piezo actuator and the first end side in a leakage pin bore. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251277 | Quill Connector For Fuel System And Method - A quill connector for a fuel system in an engine includes an elongate quill body defining a fuel conduit having a proximal accumulator segment, and a flow limiter subassembly, for limiting oversupplying of a pressurized fuel, positioned at least partially within the accumulator segment. The subassembly includes a seat component attached to the elongate quill body and supporting a guide component wherein a hydraulically actuated valve and a biaser are disposed. The valve is movable to a closed position during supplying pressurized fuel to a fuel injector, to interrupt a flow of the pressurized fuel thereto. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251278 | FUEL INJECTION METHOD AND COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH EARLY PRE-INJECTION - A fuel injection method in an internal combustion engine and an internal combustion engine for performing the fuel injection method. The method includes heating fuel to a temperature between 300° F. and 840° F. (150 and 450° C.); pressurizing the fuel to a pressure exceeding 40 bar; pre-injecting at least 10% of the fuel charge as a pre-injected fuel during the intake stroke; injecting a fuel charge over at least part of the compression stroke into the cylinder; and injecting an ignition-injection of at least 10% of the fuel in a supercritical condition during the compression stroke at a rotational angle between 90° BTDCF and TDCF into the cylinder. The method and related combustion engine create a good mix of premix combustion and diffusion combustion increasing efficiency and consequently reducing emissions to the environment while also keeping noise and vibrations low. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251279 | CONTROL OF THE INJECTION OF FUEL UPON COMBUSTION ENGINE START-UP - A method for controlling injection of fuel upon start-up of a combustion engine including determining a set point quantity of fuel on start up, which is dependent on a difference between a set point acceleration of the engine and an instantaneous acceleration of the engine. An electronic control unit and a motor vehicle can execute the method. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251280 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A control apparatus that controls a fuel supply system of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, the fuel supply system including a low-pressure fuel supply mechanism that injects low-pressure fuel into an intake port of the internal combustion engine, and a high-pressure fuel supply mechanism that injects high-pressure fuel into a cylinder of the internal combustion engine, includes a control portion that controls a supply of fuel to the internal combustion engine from the fuel supply system. Immediately after the vehicle stops, when the internal combustion engine satisfies a predetermined condition, the controller idles the internal combustion engine by supplying the high-pressure fuel to the internal combustion engine by the high-pressure fuel supply mechanism, and after stopping the supply of fuel by the high-pressure fuel supply mechanism, idles the internal combustion engine by supplying the low-pressure fuel to the internal combustion engine by the low-pressure fuel supply mechanism. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251281 | FUEL INJECTION CONTROL DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - When injecting fuel from a direct injector and a port injector such that a requested fuel injection amount for an internal combustion engine is reached, the direct injector is driven in the following manner. That is, target fuel injection amounts are set on the basis of the engine operating state in order from the fuel injection with the highest priority among fuel injection in a compression stroke, fuel injection in the late stage of an intake stroke, and fuel injection in the early stage of the intake stroke in the direct injector, and the abovementioned setting continues until the total value of the target fuel injection amounts reaches the requested fuel injection amount. Moreover, the direct injector is driven in such a manner that the target fuel injection amounts for each of the abovementioned fuel injections set in this manner are obtained. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251282 | MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND AIR CHARGE MODEL - In one aspect, an engine controller for an engine including multiple working chambers is described. The engine controller includes a mass air charge determining unit that estimates a mass air charge or amount of air to be delivered to a working chamber. Firing decisions made for a firing window of one or more firing opportunities are used to help determine the mass air charge. The engine controller also includes a firing controller, which is arranged to direct firings to deliver a desired output. Fuel is delivered to a working chamber based on the estimated mass air charge. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251283 | MECHANICAL LIFTER - The mechanical lifter generally includes an inner lift member, an outer lift member, and a roller. The inner lift member is at least partly made of a metallic material. The outer lift member is at least partly made of a polymeric material and surrounds the inner lift member. The roller is rotatably coupled with respect to the inner lift member and is partly disposed within the inner lift member. The inner lift member is configured to move a first component in response to a force applied to the roller by a second component. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251284 | MULTI-PATH PURGE EJECTOR SYSTEM - Systems and methods for a multi-path purging ejector are disclosed. In one example approach, a multi-path purge system for an engine comprises an ejector including a restriction, first and second inlets, and an outlet, and a shut-off valve hard-mounted to an intake of the engine and coupled to the outlet. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251285 | INTAKE AIR OXYGEN COMPENSATION FOR EGR - A method may comprise correcting an intake oxygen concentration based on fuel canister vapor purge only during boosted conditions, and adjusting exhaust gas recirculation responsive to the intake oxygen concentration. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251286 | EMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SELECTIVELY DIRECTING EXHAUST GAS AND AIR WITHIN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A powertrain includes a combustion chamber, an intake assembly, an exhaust manifold, and a pump. The combustion chamber is configured for combusting an air and fuel mixture. The intake assembly is configured to supply air to the combustion chamber. The exhaust manifold is configured to draw exhaust gas from the combustion chamber. The pump is operatively disposed between the intake assembly and the exhaust manifold such that the pump is in fluid communication with each of intake assembly and the exhaust manifold. The pump is configured to operate in a first mode to draw exhaust gas from the exhaust manifold and supply the exhaust gas to the intake manifold at a positive EGR flow rate such that exhaust gas is supplied to the combustion chamber. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251287 | EGR CONTROLLER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - While an EGR valve is closed, a total gas flow rate is computed based on an intake air pressure. An error of the total gas flow rate is learned and corrected. When the EGR valve is opened, the total gas flow rate is computed based on the intake air pressure. An actual EGR-gas flow rate is computed based on the total gas flow rate and a fresh-air flow rate. By using of the EGR valve model, an estimated EGR-gas flow rate is computed based on the fresh-air flow rate and an opening degree of the EGR valve. An error of the estimated EGR-gas flow rate is learned and corrected based on the actual EGR-gas flow rate and the estimated EGR-gas flow rate. Based on a volume fraction of the corrected estimated EGR-gas flow rate and the fresh-air flow rate, an EGR ratio is computed. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251288 | MODULE FOR SUPPLYING GAS TO A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a module ( | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251289 | Intake Housing Including A Heat Exchanger - The invention concerns an intake housing | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251290 | POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM - An engine assembly includes an engine and an intake assembly. The engine defines a combustion chamber and a crankcase, and the intake assembly includes an intake manifold in fluid communication with the combustion chamber. An air-oil separator is provided with the engine and defines a separator volume, an inlet and an outlet, where each of the inlet and outlet are in fluid communication with the separator volume. The inlet of the air-oil separator is provided in fluid communication with the crankcase, and the outlet of the air-oil separator is provided in fluid communication with the intake manifold. The air-oil separator further includes an interior surface that abuts and surrounds the separator volume, and defines a plurality of depressions, and each depression is respectively configured to retain a respective volume of fluid. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251291 | POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR A TWO-CYLINDER ENGINE - An engine assembly includes a two-cylinder engine, an intake assembly, and an air-oil separator. The two-cylinder engine defines a first cylinder bore, a first combustion chamber, a second cylinder bore, a second combustion chamber, and a crankcase volume. The engine further includes a first piston disposed within the first cylinder bore, and a second piston disposed within the second cylinder bore. The intake assembly includes an intake manifold in fluid communication with each of the first and second combustion chambers, and the air-oil separator defines a separator volume and in fluid communication with each of the crankcase volume and the intake manifold. A reciprocal, synchronous motion of the first and second pistons is operative to exhale gas from the crankcase volume through the separator volume and into the intake manifold. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251292 | FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A fuel control system and method for providing fuel to an internal combustion engine are provided. The fuel control system generally includes at least one valve device structured to deliver a fuel supply to the engine, a first fuel source structured to provide a primary fuel to the valve device, a second fuel source structured to provide an alternate fuel to the valve device, and an electronic controller structured to control the valve device. The electronic controller controls the valve device as a function of various data to selectively deliver the primary fuel and the alternate fuel to generate a fuel supply, e.g. as a mixture of the two fuels. The data used to control the fuel supply may include GPS data, engine data, environmental data, and/or other operational data. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251293 | STRATIFIED SCAVENGING TWO-STROKE ENGINE - A two-stroke engine is provided with a scavenging passage that extends between a scavenging intake that opens into a crankcase and a scavenging port that opens into a cylinder, and an air passage that is connected to an intermediate position of a scavenging passage for introducing air into the scavenging passage. A first check valve that is disposed within a section of a scavenging passage between a scavenging intake and the intermediate position. A second check valve that is disposed within the air passage. The section of the scavenging passage between the intermediate position and the scavenging intake, the air passage, and a mixture gas passage are arranged in a substantially same direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of the cylinder. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251294 | SPIRAL ELASTIC ELEMENT FOR A SHOOTING DEVICE - The elastic shooting support device according to the present invention is made up of at least one spiral elastic element arranged on the body of a shooting support, the elastic element being fixed by one of its ends to said shooting support, while the other end is connected to a string that is brought from an idle position to a stretched position by winding and compressing the spiral elastic element. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251295 | TWO-PHASE PROJECTILE - A device for transferring energy to propel a payload with added velocity after launch includes a first component having a mass (m | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251296 | TWO-PHASE PROJECTILE WITH A PROXIMAL COMPRESSION CHAMBER - A man-powered system for pneumatically launching a pellet cluster includes a cartridge for holding the pellet cluster. A hollow propulsion shaft receives the cartridge for substantially free travel back and forth in the shaft to establish a variable-volume compression chamber in the shaft, between the cartridge and a closed end of the shaft. When a driving force acts to launch the combination of cartridge and shaft, the cartridge moves to compress gas in the compression chamber for a subsequent expansion that will propel the cartridge forward through the shaft. After launch, the compressed gas acts to separate the pellet cluster from the cartridge and to provide a pneumatic assist that increases the velocity of pellets after separation. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251297 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ARTIFICIAL AGING OF STONES - Device for the artificial aging of stones with at least an aging channel arranged on a support, a vibration device to set the support in motion, and a conveying device to move the stone through the aging channel. The aging channel has at least a first and a second impacting surface, which apply the aging effect to the stone. The aging channel comprises at least two sections, wherein the stone moves through a first section in a first feed direction and wherein a second section runs at an angle to the first section, so the stone is deflected in its feed direction to move into a second feed direction | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251298 | GRINDING WHEEL MACHINING DEVICE - A grinding wheel machining device includes a movable platform and a grinding wheel machining mechanism. The grinding wheel machining mechanism includes a mounting assembly, a tool holder mounted on the movable member, a machining tool mounted on the tool holder, and an adjusting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a fixing base mounted on the movable platform, a movable member mounted onto the fixing base, and a rotation shaft received into the fixing base and the movable member. The machining tool includes a cutting edge. The adjusting assembly includes a reference member and an adjusting member. The reference member is fixed on the movable member and includes a reference surface. The reference surface is coplanar with a central axis of the rotation shaft. The adjusting member is received into the tool holder and threaded into the reference surface. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251299 | OVEN HAVING AN ENCLOSED HEAT EXCHANGE ZONE - An oven has an enclosed heat exchange zone for use with biomass fuel. The oven has a body which is able to be placed on the ground. The body has a combustion cabinet and an auxiliary equipment cabinet. The combustion cabinet has a burner received therein. The burner has a fire grate, a side plate, a blowing space, and a hearth. A heat exchange zone is defined by the surrounding tubular inner wall; a side heating zone being defined by a tubular inner and a tubular outer walls. A chimney is formed on the tubular outer wall in communication with an upper portion of the side heating zone. An opening is defined in the top of the combustion cabinet right above the tubular inner wall. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251300 | OVEN APPLIANCE - An oven appliance is provided. The oven appliance includes a pair of doors and a pair of flanges. Each flange of the pair of flanges is mounted to a respective one of the pair of doors. The flanges engage and overlap each other when the pair of doors is in a closed position and include features for limiting wear between the flanges. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251301 | OVEN APPLIANCE - An oven appliance is provided. The oven appliance includes a pair of doors. Each door of the pair of doors includes an outer door panel and an inner door panel. The outer and inner door panels are spaced apart from each other along at least one edge of the door such that the inner and outer door panels define a thermal break therebetween. The thermal break can assist with limiting or hindering heat transfer between the inner and outer door panels. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251302 | Thin Profile Multi-Manifold Multi-Tube Burner for Gas Grills - A barbecue grill and a burner assembly are disclosed, the burner assembly having a venturi tube for conveying gas to the burner, a burner tube having front and back manifolds, with the venturi tube connected to the front and back manifolds and having flow restrictors at the connection interface to at least partially inhibit entry of gas into the front manifold. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251303 | HEATING DEVICE - There is provided a heating device based on an exothermic reaction between first and second substances. The device comprises a first cavity holding the first substance, a second cavity holding the second substance, and a first barrier layer therebetween. The device further comprises a rotatable breaking element for rotating to breach the first barrier layer, thereby allowing mixing of the first and second substances to start the reaction. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251304 | WATER DRAWER AND APPLIANCE COMPRISING A WATER DRAWER - The invention relates to a water drawer ( | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251305 | GAS BURNER ASSEMBLY, GAS COOKING HOB AND GAS BURNER APPLIANCE - Gas burner assembly, gas cooking hob and gas burner appliance The invention in particular is directed to a gas burner assembly ( | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251306 | Fireplace Grate For Firelogs - A fireplace grate is taught which includes one or more artificial logs which can easily be moved between a combustion position, wherein they are located over a firelog, and a loading position, wherein a firelog can be put into the fireplace and ignited and/or ashes of a firelog can be removed after it has been combusted. When in the combustion position, the artificial logs assist in altering the overall appearance of the burning of the firelog to more closely resemble that of a fire of natural wood logs and also assist in reflecting heat from the combustion of the firelog into the room containing the fireplace. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251307 | Tilt-able planar reflectors to heat a solar smelter's thermal mass - A tilt-able-central-planar-reflector, a tilt-able-auxiliary-left-planar-reflector, and a tilt-able-auxiliary-right-planar-reflector are hingely attached to a solar-absorbing-thermal-mass. The sun's light is made horizontal to reflect to the interior wall of a reflecting-curved-overhang, capturing the sun's sunrise light and sun's sunset light, and to reflect to the interior wall of a reflecting-parabolic-half-shell capturing the sun's noon light, so as to redirect the sun's light to a solar-absorbing-thermal-mass. The net result provides heat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for utilization. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251308 | System and Method for Collecting Solar Energy with a Stationary Thermal Storage Device - A novel portable solar energy system includes a solar concentrator, a thermal storage device, an azimuth adjustment system, an elevation system, and a heat exchanger, all mounted on a rotatable support frame. In a particular embodiment, the thermal storage device remains at a fixed vertical height and fixed tilt orientation when adjustments are made to the azimuth adjustment system and/or the elevation adjustment system. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251309 | METHOD AND CONFIGURATION FOR HEATING BUILDINGS WITH AN INFRARED HEATER - A building is heated using an infrared heater with a radiant tube. A heated gas is fed to the radiant tube at a first end and the tube is further fluidically connected at its second end to a heat exchanger. A portion of the thermal energy contained in the heated gas is conveyed to a buffer storage tank, from which the energy can be removed in particular to heat up industrial water or to heat a second part of a building thermally isolated from the first building, or a second building. There is also provided a solar collector. The feed and/or return of the heat exchanger and/or the feed and/or return of the buffer storage tank can be fluidically connected to the feed and/or return of a thermal solar collector via pipes and switchable valves. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251310 | HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE - The effectiveness of heat transfer to and from a thermal energy storage medium, for example a phase change medium, is enhanced by the inclusion of thermally-conductive elements within the thermal energy storage medium. The thermally-conductive elements may be filler shapes placed in a self-supporting stacking arrangement, which may be a random stacking arrangement. The effective thermal conductivity of the matrix that includes the thermal energy storage medium and the thermally-conductive elements is higher than the thermal conductivity of the thermal energy storage medium itself. Other thermally-conductive elements may be used, for example thermally-conductive sheets. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251311 | INDUCED FLOW SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTOR AND METHOD - A solar thermal collector is provided. The collector comprises a housing defining an inlet, and an outlet for a heat transfer fluid, said housing comprising a window to allow sunlight to pass there through; a heat transfer core disposed within the interior of the housing said housing designed to be heated by exposure to said sunlight; and a heat absorbing component in proximity to the heat transfer core, said heat absorbing component designed to at least partially absorb heat losses from the heat transfer core; wherein a positioning the components within the housing defines at least one path for the heat transfer fluid for preheating of the heat transfer fluid prior to said heat transfer fluid passing through the heat transfer core. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251312 | Reflecting parabolic splice solar smelter - A revolution-of-a-parabolic-curve is sliced by two planes to form a reflecting-parabolic-splice-solar-smelter so as to focus the sun's noon light to a crucible for smelting rocks, glass and metals and for processing of chemicals, using zero degrees of freedom. (50 words) | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251313 | Modification of UV Absorption Profile of Polymer Film Reflectors to Increase Solar-Weighted Reflectance - Provided are reflective thin film constructions including a reduced number of layers, which provides for increased solar-weighted hemispherical reflectance and durability. Reflective films include those comprising an ultraviolet absorbing abrasion resistant coating over a metal layer. Also provided are ultraviolet absorbing abrasion resistant coatings and methods for optimizing the ultraviolet absorption of an abrasion resistant coating. Reflective films disclosed herein are useful for solar reflecting, solar collecting, and solar concentrating applications, such as for the generation of electrical power. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251314 | Solar Oven Positioning - A positioning system is attached to radiation collection device such as a solar oven. The positioning system is attached to an outside of a building structure, allowing the collection device to be positioned in a plurality of locations. At least one of the plurality of locations is away from the building structure to allow the radiation collection device to collect solar radiation. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251315 | Method and apparatus for orienting arrays of mechanically linked heliostats for focusing the incident sunlight on a stationary object - The present invention is a method and apparatus for periodic orientation of arrays of mechanically linked heliostats positioned on rotatable shafts such that incident sunlight is focused on a stationary object. In each altitudinal orientation a minuscule predefined push is given by an actuator and the time interval between each altitudinal orientation is 2×(T | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251316 | Collapsible Grill - Disclosed is a collapsible grill comprising a pair of vertical supports comprising a plurality of apertures with a plurality of grill bars. The vertical supports have three types of apertures; the apertures extending along one edge of the vertical supports are tapped, the complementary series of apertures extending along the opposing edge are smooth, pass-through apertures, and the apertures disposed therebetween are adapted to allow heat to disperse through the sides of the device. The grill bars extend through complimentary apertures on the complimentary vertical supports to form two parallel, substantially planar surfaces, a cooking surface and a surface for holding the fuel source. The grill bars are easily removable when cooking is completed, allowing the grill to collapse into a very compact size. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251317 | PLANTS WITH DECREASED ACTIVITY OF A STARCH DEPHOSPHORYLATING ENZYME - The present invention relates to plant cells and plants that are genetically modified, whereby the genetic modification leads to a decrease in the activity of a starch dephosphorylating LSF-2 protein and a starch dephosphorylating SEX4 protein in comparison to corresponding wild type plant cells or wild type plants that have not been genetically modified. The present invention also relates to means and methods for the manufacture of such plant cells and plants. These types of plant cells and plants synthesise a modified starch. Therefore, the present invention also concerns the starch synthesised from the plant cells and plants according to the invention, methods for the manufacture of this starch, and the manufacture of starch derivatives of this modified starch, as well as flours containing starches according to the invention. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251318 | LIGNIN SEPARATION FROM LIGNOCELLULOSIC HYDROLIZATES AND ACIDIFIED PULP MILL LIQUORS - The invention provides methods and compositions for the removal of lignin from water suspensions originating from lignocellulosic feedstocks. The method involves adding coagulants and flocculants to the suspension. While hydrolysis does remove some lignin, the pitch in many feedstocks prevents the hydrolysis from coming into contact with all of the lignin or so effectively blocks it that the lignin can re-condense. This is especially the case with low lignin grass based lignocellulosic feedstock. But wWith the addition of the inventive coagulants and flocculants, a phase separation substantially accelerates and lignin forms flocs that forms that physically separates the lignin from the pitch and the cellulose thereby makes removal the lignin from aqueous suspensions by decanting and filtration effective and easy. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251319 | THERMAL MATERIAL NEBULIZING SYSTEM - A system for thermal regulation of a nebulizer is provided. The system includes a container to house a nebulizer and a thermal material together. The thermal material acts to chill a liquid located inside the nebulizer, in order to deliver a chilled mist to a patient for therapeutic purposes, such as initiating. Therapeutic Hypothermia, or treating various respiratory illnesses such as croup, laryngobronchitis, and smoke inhalation. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251320 | AEROSOL GENERATING AND DELIVERY DEVICE - Particular aspects provide novel atomizers for generating particles over a broad range of MMAD size distributions, the eliminating the requirement for an impaction baffle in generating the desired particle sizes. In particular aspects, the atomization means communicates with a remote particle filter member configured and positioned to provide for particle size filtering. In additional aspects, the atomization means communicates with a particle dispersion chamber suitable to impart a desired particle flow pattern to particles within and exiting the dispersion chamber. In further aspects, the atomization means communicates with a nasal, ocular, oral or ‘vicinity’ adapter. The novel devices provide for targeted (e.g., nasal, ocular, oral, local vicinity), systemic, and/or topical delivery of an atomized liquid (e.g., via the nasal cavity, olfactory region, and mouth). Further exemplary aspects relate to aerosolization and delivery of perfume, fragrance, essential oil or cosmeceutical agents and the like. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251321 | INHALER MOUTHPIECE - A detachable mouthpiece for an inhaler apparatus constructed to convey an aerosolized substance into a user's lungs via the user's mouth. The detachable mouthpiece includes a detachable mouthpiece body having a first distal end defining a first opening and a second distal end. The detachable mouthpiece also includes a feature positioned at the second distal end of the detachable mouthpiece body. The feature is configured to selectively attach the detachable mouthpiece at the second distal end to and detach the detachable mouthpiece from a housing of the inhaler apparatus. The first opening is configured to convey the aerosolized substance from the inhaler apparatus to the user's mouth when the detachable mouthpiece is secured to the housing of the inhaler apparatus. An inhaler apparatus having such a detachable mouthpiece is also disclosed. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251322 | BREATHING SYSTEMS - A heat exchange apparatus ( | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251323 | SINGLE-SIDED MODULAR OXYGEN CANNULA AND GAS/Air Delivery System - A portable gas delivery system includes a mouthpiece or nosepiece, a gas delivery pack and a medical cannula tubing assembly. The mouthpiece has an upper region with a one nose port and a lower region with a mouth port. The nosepiece conceals the cannula and includes at least one nose port. The gas delivery pack has a gas storage region, a gas compression region, a gas filtration region or a combination thereof. The nosepiece, allows the cannula to provide a snug fit into the nostrils forming a medical airtight delivery of oxygen to the nose. The system is adapted for use with a wireless transceiver for use with a cellular telephone or a personal music system and connected headphones. A single-sided, hollow modular sleeve conceals the mouthpiece or nosepiece and tubing assembly while attaching to a hat, helmet, eyeglass frame, telecommunications headset, or ear of a user. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251324 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HEATING CONTROL OF AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - A method and device for heating control of an electronic cigarette are provided, wherein, the method includes steps as below: S | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251325 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE PREVENTING ITS NOZZLE FROM FALLING OFF - The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette preventing its nozzle from falling off, comprising a shell with a hollow inner chamber. The shell is configured with an atomizer, a cylindrical liquid storage component and a storage battery and a cup holder therein, and has its one end to be inserted with a cylindrical nozzle. The nozzle coaxially defines a vent extended therethrough, and is configured with expanding portions at its outer sidewall for tightly engaging with an inner wall of the shell by expansion, the vent is configured with plural reinforcing ribs axially extended on its inner wall and a support tube positioned on its inner wall; the nozzle, the cup holder and a part of the shell collectively form a liquid smoke cup for accommodating and positioning the liquid storage component, and the liquid storage component is configured with a conduit communicated with the vent of the nozzle. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251326 | VAPORIZER ASSEMBLY AND CARTRIDGE - A personal vapor inhaling unit is disclosed. An electronic flameless vapor inhaler unit that may simulate a cigarette has a cavity that receives a cartridge in the distal end of the inhaler unit. The cartridge brings a substance to be vaporized in contact with a wick. When the unit is activated, and the user provides suction, the substance to be vaporized is drawn out of the cartridge, through the wick, and is atomized by the wick into a cavity containing a heating element. The heating element vaporizes the atomized substance. The vapors then continue to be pulled by the user through a mouthpiece and mouthpiece cover where they may be inhaled. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251327 | RESPIRATOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE FIT CHECK DEVICES AND METHODS - A respiratory mask body defining a breathable air zone for a wearer and having a shut-off valve is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the mask body includes one or more inlet ports configured to receive one or more breathing air source components. The shut-off valve is operable between a closed position and an open position, and when in a closed position the shut-off valve prevents fluid communication between the one or more inlet ports and the breathable air zone and the shut-off valve returns to an open position in the absence of an applied force. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251328 | Methods and Systems for Managing a Patient Move - This disclosure describes systems and methods for managing a move of a patient being monitored or treated by a medical system, such as a medical ventilator. The disclosure describes a novel approach for preventing a patient from being moved from a first location to second different location that is connected to a monitoring and/or treatment system, before all of the necessary hoses have been disconnected from the patient. Further, the disclosure describes a novel approach of ensuring that all of the necessary hoses are reconnected to a patient being monitored or treated by a monitoring and/or treatment system after being moved from the first location to the second different location. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251329 | FRESH GAS ENTRAINMENT PORT ON THE INSPIRATORY LIMB OF A HIGH FREQUENCY OSCILLATORY VENTILATOR - An entrainment port regulates the flow of gas and/or medicine into an inspiratory limb of a high frequency oscillatory ventilator (H0FOV) to improve the oxygen content of the air entering a patient. The entrainment port is connected to an oxygen source and uses entrained oxygen therefrom to enter the inspiratory limb. Medication and/or admixtures of medication, gas and/or humidification can be introduced through the entrainment port. The flow of entrained oxygen and the mean airway pressure is regulated by a plug valve. A check valve is calibrated to a pre-defined cracking pressure to open and allow the entrained oxygen into the inspiratory limb when negative pressure is asserted in the HFOV circuit by operation of the expiratory cycle of the HFOV. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251330 | Inhalator System and Method - A hand-held, portable inhalator device is disclosed. The device has a mouthpiece with a chamber operatively coupled to a medication inlet and a fluid outlet. A valve is disposed about the fluid outlet and is configured to open when subjected to a first threshold level of positive pressure permitting egress of fluid from the chamber. A trigger is configured to dispense medication from a medication source through the medication inlet and into the chamber after a second threshold level of positive pressure is achieved within the chamber of the mouthpiece and maintained for a threshold period of time. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251331 | HUMIDIFYING RESPIRATORY GASES - A device for humidifying respiratory gases. The device includes: a humidification component that holds a water volume; and a heating element that converts received electrical energy to electromagnetic radiation, wherein the electromagnetic radiation is transferred to the water volume, thereby heating the water volume to achieve a heated water volume. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251332 | Ambient Aerosol Manifold For Inline Oxygen Mask - Disclosed is a device whereby a nebulizer may be operatively connected to a non-rebreather oxygen mask so that inhalation therapy treatments may be provided to a patient wearing the mask without compromising the mask's integrity. The invention basically comprises an ambient aerosol manifold that is operatively inserted in fluid-communicating relation between the mask and the mask reservoir. A fitting is provided on the manifold for receiving the exit port of the nebulizer. The fitting, or nebulizer receiver, may be integrally formed on the manifold, or may be removably attachable thereto. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251333 | EXHALATION SCAVENGING THERAPY MASK - A respiratory mask for a medical patient including a shell and a flow coupling is disclosed. The shell includes an upper portion configured to cover a nose of the patient and a lower portion configured to cover a mouth of the patient, where an internal surface of the shell defines an interior volume of the respiratory mask. The flow coupling includes a body, a supply flow passage extending through the flow coupling, a scavenging flow passage extending through the flow coupling, and a septum within the body that separates the supply flow passage from the scavenging flow passage. The supply flow passage and the scavenging flow passage are fluidly coupled to an aperture that extends through the upper portion of the shell, and an aperture extending through the lower portion of the shell, respectively. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251334 | SLEEP APNEA MASK COVER - The present invention is related to a cover for a CPAP mask formed from an insulating material. The cover is adapted to fit over a frame of a CPAP mask without contacting a wearer of the CPAP mask and to mitigate the formation of condensation on an interior of the CPAP mask. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251335 | ADHESIVE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING BREATHING AND/OR SLEEP USING SUCH DEVICES - Devices and methods are provided for inhibiting mouth breathing and/or improving nasal breathing, e.g., for PAP users or users with other sleeping problems. In an exemplary embodiment, an adhesive device is provided that includes an elongate membrane comprising first and second ends and side edges extending between the first and second ends, a first surface comprising an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer may be a low tack adhesive that is adherent to skin, yet is also easily removable without leaving significant residue. Optionally, the device may include one or more valves to provide one-way flow across the membrane, one or more weakened regions in the membrane, and/or one or more tabs to facilitate removal of the membrane from over a user's mouth. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251336 | CONDENSATION REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN A GAS FLOW DELIVERY SYSTEM - Condensation management techniques for a gas flow delivery system. The techniques include providing a radiant barrier associated with patient circuit and/or a patient interface, providing a water trap and/or an absorbent insert in the patient interface device, or a combination of these techniques. The radiant barrier prevents condensation from forming in the patient circuit and/or the patient interface. The water trap and absorbent insert in the patient interface control condensation that reaches or forms in the interior of the patient interface to prevent it from interfering the user of the gas delivery system. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251337 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE HAVING CAM WHEEL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A patient interface device includes a support structure, a pivot arm pivotably coupled to the support structure and structured to pivot about an axis, a patient coupling member, such as a mask or a forehead support, coupled to the pivot arm, and a cam wheel rotateably coupled to the support structure and engaging the pivot arm, wherein rotation of the cam wheel relative to the support structure and the pivot arm causes the pivot arm to pivot about the axis and the patient coupling member to move either forward or backward along a path of movement. Also, an alternative patient interface device includes a cam wheel rotatable about a cushion member that changes a position of a main body portion of the cushion member relative to a headgear frame member of the patient interface device. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251338 | USER INTERFACE DEVICE PROVIDING IMPROVED LOAD DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONALITY BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION - A cushion member for a user interface device is provided. The cushion member is structured to provide a load distribution functionality responsive to the cushion member being donned by the user, wherein at least a portion of the cushion member has a local stiffness of less than or equal to 100 kPa/mm responsive to a stress increase on the cushion member of 1 kPa-15 kPa. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251339 | SECRETION CLEARING VENTILATION CATHETER AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A pulmonary secretion clearing ventilation catheter and related airway management system is disclosed. The ventilation catheter has a double lumen portion which each lumen of the double lumen portion operably secured to an airway management system so that inspiratory fluid (air/oxygen mixtures, with or without added water vapor) is delivered to the distal end of the ventilation catheter through one of the two lumens and expired inspiratory fluid, pulmonary secretions, and pulmonary fluids are removed from the patent through the other lumen. The expiratory fluid pathway preferably includes a secretion collection system for removing the pulmonary secretions and the like from the pathway, thereby improving operation and safety of the system. An improved inflatable cuff is also disclosed that permits a slight air leakage in the pneumatic seal between the patient's lungs and the environment, thereby facilitating removal of pulmonary secretions from the patient's lungs. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251340 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE FOR BEING CONNECTED TO A PATIENT'S RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A patient interface device is described for delivering a gas to a patient, the patient interface comprising a fastening means for fastening the patient interface to the user, the fastening means consisting of an element adapted for engaging the user's nose during use, wherein the fastening means is adapted for being fixed to said nose by exerting a pressure on said nose substantially in the width direction of said nose; and associated method. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251341 | ARM CUFF FOR REDUCING SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT - The present application is directed to methods and devices for reducing shoulder impingement for a person in a lying position. The device may comprise a generally tubular cuff having an inner radius defining an open passage through the cuff and extending from a proximal end to a distal end, an outer radius defining a sidewall thickness between the inner radius and the outer radius, and a length from the proximal end to the distal end. The outer diameter may be selected to provide a sidewall thickness that restricts movement of the arm such that shoulder flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, lateral rotation, and medial rotation are each limited. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251342 | EYE PROTECTION DEVICE FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING GENERAL ANESTHESIA IN DURING MEDICAL AND/OR SURGICAL PROCEDURES - An eye cover is provided that attaches to an air pump that provides a constant high humidity environment to the eyes, and protects the eyes especially during periods of anesthesia. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251343 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - Methods and devices comprised of a collapsible insert member and shaping member for treating obstructive sleep apnea are described. The insert member is placed in the tongue or other tissue forming the airway of the patient and has a lumen to accommodate the shaping member. The shaping member is inserted into the insert member by the patient just prior to sleep and removed upon waking. A variety of shaping members are available to treat patients on an individual basis, i.e., to match their particular anatomic condition that is causing their apnea or snoring. The shaping member can be made from nitinol, stainless steel, or any other known biocompatible implant material capable of providing a change in the tissue response to stress. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251344 | PARTIALLY ERODABLE SYSTEMS FOR TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - The invention relates to devices and methods for reforming tissue surrounding the airway of a subject suffering from obstructive sleep apnea so as to open the airway and alleviate the occurrence of apneic events. Devices comprise a combination of resiliently deformable material and bioerodible material. The deformable portion of the device has a preferred shape that corresponds to the desired final shape of the device once placed in an airway. In making a transplant-ready device, however, the deformable portion is placed into a deformed shape and constrained in that shape by the bioerodible material. After implantation, the device gradually assumes the preferred shape as the constraining bioerodible material erodes. As the device gradually reforms toward the preferred shape, it reforms the tissue into the therapeutically desirable configuration. The gradual nature of the shape change generally stabilizes the device in the tissue, and supports tissue reforming into a stable configuration. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251345 | Surgical Drape - A surgical drape includes two movable pockets allowing a smaller diameter and therefore saving space on an operating room table. A first smaller pocket extending from the drape is formed near the nose of the drape and includes an exit port for a lumen connected to a device inside the drape. A second larger pocket extending into the drape is formed behind the first pocket and allows a surgeon or technician to control or position the device without entering the interior of the drape or contacting the device. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251346 | SURGICAL DRAPE WITH SEPARABLE ELEMENTS - The present disclosure relates to a novel surgical drape to be used in a surgical setting, and more specifically to a drape that includes one or more of the following: (1) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device; (2) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device with image guidance navigation technology; (3) the means to provide temporary sterile coverage of an underlying sterile field; (4) the means to provide sterile separation of at least a portion, if not the entire temporary sterile coverage; and (5) the means to provide covering of the undersurface of the operating surface and enclosing any suspended medical devices, wires, cables, tubes, etc. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251347 | CONFORMABLE THERAPEUTIC SHIELD FOR VISION AND PAIN - A conformable covering comprises an outer portion with rigidity to resist movement on the cornea and an inner portion to contact the cornea and provide an environment for epithelial regeneration. The inner portion of the covering can be configured in many ways so as to conform at least partially to an ablated stromal surface so as to correct vision. The conformable inner portion may have at least some rigidity so as to smooth the epithelium such that the epithelium regenerates rapidly and is guided with the covering so as to form a smooth layer for vision. The inner portion may comprise an amount of rigidity within a range from about 1×10−4 Pa*m3 to about 5×10−4 Pa*m3 so as to deflect and conform at least partially to the ablated cornea and smooth an inner portion of the ablation with an amount of pressure when deflected. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251348 | Method for Making and Using a Comfort Guard for Orthodontic Treatments - A comforting mouth guard is disclosed for use after indirect bonding of orthodontic brackets onto teeth of a patient and installation of orthodontic wires between the brackets. The mouth guard includes an indirect bonding tray having a wall of soft material and molded-in channels defined in the soft material of the wall so that the tray is reinsertable over the orthodontic wires and brackets after bonding to the teeth of the patient to provide a conformal fit to the teeth, brackets and wires and to lock in place over the brackets and wires. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251349 | Contamination Containment Device - A cough containment device is described, which may be a cup member having a top lid and filter joining portion, a second cap joining member for containment and a tissue holder. The invention is for coughing and sneezing and in the form of a cup with a hollow end at both parts of the cup. At one end is a cap with vents. The vents allow air to flow in and out of the cup. The user coughs through one end and airflow from coughing exits the filter on opposite end. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251350 | MEDICAL IMMOBILIZATION DEVICES - An immobilization device includes a torso brace positioned around a subject's torso, a leg brace configured to be coupled around a respective leg of the subject, a connecting rod for each leg brace and at least one torso-brace joint assembly. Each joint assembly is coupled to the torso brace and a respective connecting rod and includes a torso-brace ball-and-socket joint and a torso-brace locking mechanism. The locking mechanism has an unlocked state in which pivoting of the connecting rod relative to the torso brace is possible, and a locked state in which such pivoting is prevented. A leg-brace joint assembly is coupled to each leg brace and its connecting rod, and includes a leg-brace ball-and-socket joint and a leg-brace locking mechanism having an unlocked state in which pivoting of the respective connecting rod relative to its leg brace is possible, and a locked state in which such pivoting is prevented. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251351 | ORTHOPEDIC METHOD FOR IMMOBILIZING A PORTION OF A SUBJECT - An orthopedic immobilization method using a device having a torso brace positioned around a subject's torso, a leg brace positioned around a respective leg of the subject, a connecting rod for each leg brace and at least one torso-brace joint assembly. Each joint assembly is coupled to the torso brace and a respective connecting rod and includes a torso-brace ball-and-socket joint and a torso-brace locking mechanism. The locking mechanism has an unlocked state in which pivoting of the connecting rod relative to the torso brace is possible, and a locked state in which such pivoting is prevented. A leg-brace joint assembly is coupled to each leg brace and its connecting rod, and includes a leg-brace ball-and-socket joint and a leg-brace locking mechanism having an unlocked state in which pivoting of the respective connecting rod relative to its leg brace is possible, and a locked state in which such pivoting is prevented. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251352 | BACKBOARD COVER AND METHODS OF COVERING A BACKBOARD - A backboard and backboard cover combination is provided for encapsulating and protecting a backboard from contamination. The backboard is a traditional construction having a top, bottom and rim. Preferably the backboard has one or more holes for ease of carry or for affixing straps. The cover has a length and width sufficient to cover the top and bottom of the backboard. In addition, the cover is made of a flexible, lightweight, chemically inert, mildew, moisture and fungus resistant material. Furthermore, the plastic cover has a cohesive side constructed to adhere to itself, while not adhering to other materials such as the wood or plastic of a backboard. The cover can be applied and encapsulate a backboard by simply crimping the edges of the cover together around the backboard's rim without the requirement for any additional adhesives, staples, velcro, or other fasteners. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251353 | Tobacco Inbred and Hybrid Plants and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure provides tobacco inbred plants TN90 SRC, CMS TN90 SRC, KY14 SRC, CMS KY14 SRC, L8 SRC, NC775 SRC, CMS NC775 SRC, NC645 SRC, NC638 SRC, CMS NC638 SRC, TN86 SRC, and CMS TN86 SRC, and hybrids KY14 X L8 SRC, NC7 SRC, and NCBH129 SRC. The present disclosure also provides parts of such plants and products made from those parts. The present disclosure also includes progeny of the provided plants including hybrids. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251354 | Method of Producing Pulp for Use in Electronic Cigarette and Traditional Hookah - The present application is related to an electronic cigarette liquid and a method of producing pulp for use in the electronic cigarette liquid, the method includes: using a stainless steel bathing can with a 500 Liter capacity that can endure heating and pressurizing; placing the pulp and original liquid used for bathing inside the can at a pre-determined ratio. After heating, pressurizing and bathing, the absorption of the pulp is fully attained. Then, opening a ball valve and releasing and collecting only the liquid from the bathing can and taking out the viscous pulp for packaging. The hookah pulp product is obtained with a solid extract of the hookah pulp product being 90% or above of the hookah pulp product. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251355 | CERAMIC VAPORIZER - A vaporizer has a base with a neck extending between a top end and a bottom end of the base. A bowl is formed on the top end of the base, and an air intake tube extending upwardly from a bottom surface of the bowl. A conduit extends through the base and the neck to the air intake tube, and a heat sink may be formed on the neck for dissipating heat from the conduit. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251356 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE WITH PROLONGED HEATING PROTECTION AND PROTECTION METHOD OF THE SAME - The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette with prolonged heating protection and a protection method of the same. The electronic cigarette can avoid generating peculiar smell due to long time heating processes, and can also avoid scald injuries and fire accidents caused by too high temperatures. | 2014-09-11 |
| 20140251357 | DEVICE FOR TREATING A SMOKING ARTICLE | 2014-09-11 |
