| 38th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20080223465 | FUEL SELECTION VALVE ASSEMBLIES - In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a control valve for regulating fuel flow. The apparatus can include a burner and a valve assembly. In some embodiments, the valve assembly includes a housing, which can define a first fuel input for receiving a first fuel from a first fuel source and a second fuel input for receiving a second fuel from a second fuel source. The housing can define a first fuel output for directing fuel toward the control valve, and can define a third fuel input for receiving a portion of either the first fuel or the second fuel from the control valve. The housing can define a first egress flow path and a second egress flow path, each for directing fuel to the burner. In certain embodiments, the apparatus includes a valve body configured to selectively permit fluid communication between the first and second inputs and the output and between the third input and the egress flow paths. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223466 | PILOT-OPERATED THREE-PORT VALVE - A pilot-operated three-port valve includes three ports, two valve seats that are concentric and opposite each other, a poppet-type valve member that is disposed between these two valve seats, and a pilot operating portion that opens and closes the valve member using a rod. Seat surfaces of the two valve seats and a first seal surface and a second seal surface of the valve member are flat. The valve member is attached to an end of the rod coaxially with the rod and so as to have a degree of freedom of inclination from the axis of the rod. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223467 | Method and device for regulating a pressure in a hydraulic system - The present invention relates to a method for regulating a pressure in a hydraulic system for operating at least one actuator in a subsea installation, having a fluid supply line ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223468 | Storage mechanism for use within recreational vehicles - A storage mechanism for managing the hoses used within the service bay of recreational vehicles (RVs) is disclosed. The storage mechanism increases accessibility to various parts within the service bay area, and also reduces safety risk associated with emptying the wastewater compartments commonly found in RVs. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223469 | MULTIPLE CONDUIT-REPAIR METHOD - A method for repairing multiple conduits using a vacuum collapsed, elastic liner involves providing a quantity sufficient for multiple repairs to the work sight and inserting a length into the damaged conduit. The protruding liner is then heat-sealed to prevent volume flow between the inserted liner and the remaining liner. The inserted liner vacuum is broken enabling the inserted liner to reassume its original size and shape. In doing so the expanded liner seals the problematic breeches. A retaining sleeve is then inserted in the expanded liner to hold it in place. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223470 | Communication Means Connecting a Portable Power Tool With a Control Unit - A connection device connects a portable pneumatic power tool to a stationary control unit and communicates pressure air as well as electric signals therebetween via a dual media conduit which includes both an air duct and an electric wiring. The connection device includes a connector plug and a jack, wherein the connector plug includes a tubular body with a central air passage and a number of external contact surfaces, and the jack includes a tubular main portion for receiving the connector plug body and having both a socket portion for communicating with the air passage of the connector plug, and a number of leaf spring contact elements for engaging the contact surfaces on the connector plug body. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223471 | Hose with multiple passages - A hose includes a central tube located at a center of the hose and a plurality of ribs are connected between the central tube and an inner periphery of the hose so as to define multiple second passages between the central tube and the inner periphery of the hose. The hose includes a circular cross section and is conveniently connected with existed spray nozzles or sprinklers. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223472 | Flexible hose and vacuum cleaner having the same - A flexible hose includes a bellows pipe wall and an air barrier. The bellows pipe wall includes peaks defined on an outer surface of the bellows pipe wall, valleys is adjacent a respective peak, and grooves defined on an inner surface of the bellows pipe wall. Each groove is under a respective peak. The air barrier is near each of the grooves to prevent air from entering the grooves. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223473 | SAFETY CAP FOR COUPLINGS AND FITTINGS - The present invention is a male and female safety cap to protect hose and liquid transport fittings and the hand of the operator. The male safety cap has a circular disk with a diameter larger than the female fitting and a loop handle. The female safety cap has raised parallel ridges to protect the cam arm and a loop handle. A T-handle cam is provided to improve handling. In one embodiment, the safety caps are covered in a resilient material to reduce shock. In another embodiment, the safety caps are molded from an electrical dissipative material to prevent static electricity buildup and discharge when removing the safety cap. The loop handle forms a continuous arcuate structure to provide protection to the operator's hand. The safety caps can be color coded or affixed with labels to prevent product cross contamination. Safety caps can be adapted to threaded couplings and fittings. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223474 | WARPED STITCHED PAPERMAKER'S FORMING FABRIC - A papermaker's fabric includes a plurality of repeat units of interwoven yarns, each repeat unit comprising: a set of top MD yarns; a set of top CMD yarns interwoven with the top MD yarns; a set of bottom MD yarns; and a set of bottom CMD yarns interwoven with the bottom MD yarns. In interweaving with the top CMD yarns, some of the top MD yarns include a segment in which the top MD yarn passes below a subset of three consecutive top CMD yarns. Each of the bottom MD yarns forms a knuckle over one of the three top CMD yarns of the subset that a top MD yarn located immediately thereabove passes below. The set of bottom CMD yarns includes at least twice as many yarns as does the set of bottom MD yarns. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223475 | Method for securing objects using wires - The invention controls the break-off point of twisted wires to predictably break at the edge of the tightening tool. This is achieved by slightly weakening the wire at this point, using the pressure of the tightening tool and the shape of the jaw to introduce a controlled weak point. The tool creates uniform and strong twisted wire joints. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223476 | Medical stent with a valve and related methods of manufacturing - Medical stents having valves and their methods of manufacture are disclosed. The valve may be basket-shaped and formed integral to a medical stent to prevent undesirable backflow across the valve. The valve can be formed by converting the braided wires of the stent, by providing elastomeric material onto a mold or fixture to form an elastomeric valve, or by attaching a gasket valve. The valve is normally closed but configured to allow easy opening in response to a predetermined condition. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223477 | Filling Machine with Pivotable Bottle Support and Filling Under-Counter Pressure or Without Counter-Pressure - A universal valve for aseptic filling of drinking liquids in which a fork is articulated on a fulcrum to allow a bottle inclination during a lifting operation to optimize an aseptic filling process of carbonated drinking liquids by reducing their turbulence. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223478 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR THE BOTTOM-UP FILLING OF BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - A method and apparatus are disclosed for filling specially-designed beverage containers from the bottom through a one-way port. One embodiment of the invention employs an umbrella valve ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223479 | LIQUID DISPENSER ADAPTER - A filling adapter for conveying liquid from a first liquid container to a second liquid container is provided. The filling adapter includes an adapter body having a top end and an opposite button end, the top end adapted for fitting an opening in the first liquid container, the bottom end adapted for fitting an opening in the second liquid container, and an open path in the adapter body from the top end to the bottom end for communicating liquid from the opening in the first liquid container to the opening in the second liquid container. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223480 | Manually Operable Manifold/Nozzle Closure for Fluid Dispenser - A manually operated seal/closure system for a fluid dispenser manifold is disclosed The manifold includes at least one nozzle and, more typically, a plurality of nozzles ranging from more than one to twelve or more. The manifold housing includes a sidewall or other stationary structure. The stationary sidewall is pivotally connected to an arm. The sidewall further includes a lateral slot and a curved slot. The arm includes a proximal end pivotally connected to the sidewall and a distal end with an elongated slot disposed therebetween. The closure system also includes a bracket for supporting a cup and a seal. The bracket is coupled to the arm and the sidewall by a first pin that extends from the bracket through the lateral slot in the sidewall and through the elongated slot of the arm. The brackets also coupled to the sidewall by a second pin that extends through the lateral slot of the sidewall and laterally between the first pin and the manifold. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223481 | Fluid Dispensing System - A method and apparatus for supplying fluid wherein a product specific ticket, card, or order form is utilized which incorporates a bar code, notch or hole formed in the media thereof, a mark, a colored area, or a particular shape to designate the fluid type to be installed. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223482 | Safety Device to Prevent Overfilling - The invention relates to a device for preventing overfilling of a plurality of fuel tanks ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223483 | Method and apparatus for providing constant liquid rates and dispensing precisely repeatable liquid volumes - Techniques for dispensing a type of liquid in a specific amount or at a constant flow rate are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a height difference between an inlet and an outlet is maintained by an adjustable tubing assembly. An overflow assembly is provided to divert any overflow of the liquid from entering a reservoir and keep a specific level of the liquid. A valve is provided to the inlet and can be turned off when a sensor detects that there is an overflow of the liquid in the overflow assembly. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223484 | Piercing Member Protection Device - The invention concerns a piercing member protection device, a kit of a piercing member protection device, a first and second fluid container and a method a method for transferring a fluid between a first and a second container using a piercing member protection device. The piercing member protection device comprises a protection chamber to protect at least the tip of a piercing member. The piercing member protection device further comprises a first and a second member arranged to each other. The first member is further arranged to slide with respect to the second member between a secured position, in which at least the tip of the piercing member is enclosed within the protection chamber so as to prevent the tip of the piercing member from exposure and an unsecured position, in which the tip of the piercing member is arranged outside the protection chamber wherein the first member is arranged to turn with respect to the second member between a locked position and an unlocked position so that when the first member is in the locked position the first member is substantially unable to slide along the longitudinal axis A and when the first member is in the unlocked position the first member is enabled to slide along the longitudinal axis A. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223485 | Ingredient Release Spout - A spout for an associated container for dispensing a substance into the container. The spout may include a cap, a capsule that can be filled and sealed with a sealing layer, and a nozzle that can be screwed onto the container and carries a piercing device protruding therein such that the sealing layer of the capsule is pierced by the piercing device upon the turning of the cap. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223486 | Locking Device for a Quick-Action Connection Coupling - The aim of the invention is to create a simple and reliable locking device for a quick-action connection coupling for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids, especially for refuelling vehicles. Said device comprises a hand lever ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223487 | Selection and bundling method for random length materials - An apparatus for selecting and sorting a plurality of random length boards to form at least one row of boards having a total length within a predetermined target length range includes a measurement section operative to measure the length of each board and a sorting section which includes a sorting device and system for sorting the boards. An accumulating row section accumulates and stores rows of boards selected from the plurality of boards and a vacuum suction transport device moves rows of boards from the accumulating rows to a bundling section which receives rows of boards and then bunches and aligns the rows of boards and bundles the rows of boards in a board row bundle. Finally, a central processor performs all calculations and controls to properly sort the boards to create bundles of rows of boards having a total length generally within a predetermined target length range. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223488 | Adjustable Wood Chip Flinger - An assembly for processing wood chips has a rotatable drum with a plurality of blades circumferentially spaced from one another fed by a feed chute assembly. The feed chute assembly comprises a moveable element mounted so as to be dynamically moveable between a first position and a second position. The feed chute assembly may include a downwardly angled feed chute and a redirecting wall disposed downstream thereof. The moveable element may be all or part of either or both of the main chute and the redirecting wall. Wood chips are directed toward the rotating drum at a rotational position that varies depending on the position of the moveable element. The wood chips fed to the drum are flung therefrom in a pattern that varies in a side view along the axis depending on the position of the element. There may be multiple moveable elements. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223489 | RARE EARTH PERMANENT MAGNET AND ITS PREPARATION - A rare earth permanent magnet is prepared by disposing a powdered metal alloy containing at least 70 vol % of an intermetallic compound phase on a sintered body of R—Fe—B system, and heating the sintered body having the powder disposed on its surface below the sintering temperature of the sintered body in vacuum or in an inert gas for diffusion treatment. The advantages include efficient productivity, excellent magnetic performance, a minimal or zero amount of Tb or Dy used, an increased coercive force, and a minimized decline of remanence. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223490 | Non-chrome passivation of steel - Chromate free treatments and compositions for applying a conversion or passivation coating to metal surfaces. Preferred compositions comprise a film forming latex polymer, fluoacid, phosphoric acid, and a polyoxyethylene/oxypropylene block copolymer. The requisite metal surfaces are contacted by the compositions and dried. Rinsing is optional. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223491 | HIGH STRENGTH HOT ROLLED STEEL SHEET WITH EXCELLENT PRESS WORKABILITY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a hot rolled steel sheet which contains C, Si, Mn, Al, Ti, N, and S. The C, Ti, N, and sulfur contents satisfy the following condition (1), and the Si and Mn contents satisfy the following condition (2): | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223492 | Edge-On Stress-Relief of Aluminum Plates - In accordance with the present invention, there are provided methods for the manufacture of aluminum alloy plates having reduced levels of residual stress as well as plates and products employing such plates. Processes of the present invention involve providing a solution heat-treated and quenched aluminum alloy plate with a thickness of at least 5 inches, and stress relieving the plate by performing at least one compressing step at a total rate of 0.5 to 5% permanent set along the longest or second longest edge of the plate. In the method, the dimension of the plate where the compression step is performed is along the longest or second longest edge of the plate, which is preferably no less than twice and no more than eight times the thickness of the plate. In further accordance with the present invention, there are provided stress-relieved alloys and plates that are provided with superior W | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223493 | Fynd it - Disclosed is an organizer for use in apurse or any bag. The invention enables the consumer to keep personal articles of importance in an orderly and accessible manner. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223494 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire using as a tread part, a rubber composition containing a high silica-content rubber composition having a difference F-S between an amount of filler F and an amount of a softening agent S of 60 to 90 parts by weight and having a durometer hardness measured at 20° C. of 65 to 76. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223495 | Pneumatic tire - A pneumatic tire capable of preventing wandering without impairing wear resistance, including tread portion | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223496 | Snow Chain Attachment System Comprising Elastic Fastening Means - An attachment system for a snow chain is disclosed, comprising a rolling track ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223497 | Tire Inner Tube - The present invention is an inner tube apparatus, and article of manufacture, that comprises an inflatable compartment capable of surrounding a wheel. The tube comprises a first and second end that allows the user to replace the inner tube without removing the wheel, or other elements of the vehicle, for repair. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223498 | Method for extending long-term electrical power cable performance - An improved method for imparting excellent long-term dielectric performance to an in-service electrical cable section having a stranded conductor surrounded by a conductor shield encased in a polymeric insulation and having an interstitial void volume in the region of the conductor, the cable section having an average operating temperature T. The method comprising injecting a dielectric enhancement fluid composition into the interstitial void volume, the composition comprising at least one component selected from:
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| 20080223499 | Methods of Fabricating Polymeric Structures Incorporating Microscale Fluidic Elements - The present invention generally provides improved methods of fabricating polymeric microfluidic devices that incorporate microscale fluidic structures, whereby the fabrication process does not substantially distort or deform such structures. The methods of the invention generally provide enhanced bonding processes for mating and bonding substrate layers to define the microscale channel networks therebetween. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223500 | AIR-PERMEABLE COMPOSITE FABRIC - An air-permeable composite fabric is provided. The composite fabric has an inner fabric layer, an outer fabric layer, and an intermediate vapor barrier. The vapor barrier is selected from adhesive material and an adhesive/membrane combination designed so the composite fabric has a level of air permeability to allow air flow between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer and a variable level of water vapor diffusion resistance that decreases as air speed impinging on the composite fabric increases. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223501 | DISPLAY PANEL, METHOD OF INSPECTING LEAD BONDING OF DISPLAY PANEL, AND LEAD BONDING METHOD OF DISPLAY PANEL - A display panel including a substrate and a plurality of films for carrying chips is provided. The substrate has a display region and a non-display region located at one side of the display region. The non-display region has a plurality of pad regions, and each pad region has a plurality of first leads and at least one first displacement measuring mark disposed therein. The first displacement measuring mark is located at at least one side of all the first leads. The films for carrying chips are correspondingly sticking on the substrate. Each film for carrying chips has a plurality of second leads and at least one second displacement measuring mark. The second displacement measuring mark is located at least one side of all the second leads and is corresponding to the first displacement measuring mark. The second leads are correspondingly connected with the first leads. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223502 | Manufacturing method of printed wiring board and a laminate Jointing apparatus - This invention provides a manufacturing method of printed wiring board which enables a plate-like substrate to be carried and processed without any contact to its product surface. End portions of plate-like copper clad laminates are overlapped vertically and then joined linearly by rotating an ultrasonic horn along the end portions. Consequently, copper foils can be metal-joined and a joining strength necessary for transportation with a roller is obtained. Because belt-like copper clad laminate is obtained by joining the plate-like copper clad laminates and after that, processed, thus, the belt-like copper clad laminate can be carried without any contact to its product surface as it is carried with the roller, and then processed. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223503 | MELT GLUE FIXING METHOD AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR USING THE SAME - The invention provides a melt glue fixing method for fixing a terminal in the passageway of the insulating base. A glue blocking device is used to let a melted material flow toward a designated area during heating. Thus, the resulting structure will have a better fixing effect. An electrical connector based on the invention includes an insulating base with a plurality of passageways and a terminal accepted in the passageway. The insulating base and the terminal are fixed via a melt glue fixing structure, and the melt glue fixing structure has a shape which can increase the fixing effect. In the melt glue fixing method and the electrical connector using this method according to the invention, the melted material can flow toward a designated area due to the glue-blocking device. The resulting structure has a better fixing effect, thus, the terminal can be effectively fixed on the insulator. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223504 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THERMOELECTRIC CONVERTER - A method of manufacturing a thermoelectric converter including supplying raw materials by mutually supplying a p-type semiconductor raw material and an n-type semiconductor raw material into a piercing hole of a honeycomb made of a non-metal inorganic material. The method also includes sintering the p-type semiconductor raw material and the n-type semiconductor raw material supplied in the honeycomb to form a p-type semiconductor and an n-type semiconductor in the piercing hole of the honeycomb, and connecting the p-type semiconductor and an n-type semiconductor formed in the piercing hole of the honeycomb to each other by an electrode. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223505 | Machine for producing multiaxial fibrous webs - A plurality of unidirectional sheets ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223506 | METHOD OF COLOUR REFURBISHING METAL DISPLAY FIXTURES - A method of colour refurbishing metal display fixtures. A first step involves printing on a display film an image of a desired colour finish. A second step involves securing the display film to components of a metal display fixture | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223507 | RUBBER SHEET JOINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A rubber sheet joining apparatus comprises: a cutting unit for cutting a ribbon of rubber sheet reinforced with cords to generate rubber sheet strips having different lengths; a sheet overlapping unit for overlapping and joining the rubber sheet strips having different lengths to make an overlapped and joined strip; first holding members for holding a front end portion of a following overlapped and joined strip; second holding members for holding a rear end portion of a preceding overlapped and joined strip; support guides for movably supporting the first holding members relative to the second holding members; and an operating unit for moving the first holding members relative to the second holding members to butt-join the side surfaces of two successive overlapped and joined strips held respectively by the first holding members and the second holding members to generate a ply sheet. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223508 | Rubber strip, method for manufacturing tire and tire component member using same, and apparatus therefor - A method and apparatus for building a green tire or a tire component member by winding and laminating a rubber strip on a rigid core or a building drum. The apparatus includes a flattening roll and a rubber strip winder. The flattening roll flattens a projection of a stepped portion produced by overlapping portions of the rubber strip, and a roller of the flattening roll is moved so that it is constantly located at a given position with reference to the rigid core or building drum. The flattening roll moves in a direction opposite to a moving direction of the rubber strip winder during helical winding of the rubber strip on the rigid core or building drum. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223509 | ADHESIVE FILM AND METHOD OF FABRICATING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY USING THE SAME - An adhesive film and a method of fabricating a flexible display using the same are provided. The adhesive film includes: a support including a first surface disposed opposite to a flexible substrate for forming an image display element and a second surface disposed opposite to a support substrate for supporting the flexible substrate; a first adhesive material applied on the first surface of the support; and a second adhesive material applied on the second surface of the support and having a greater adhesive strength than the first adhesive material. The flexible substrate can be easily detached from the support substrate, so that the flexible display can be realized in various sizes and thicknesses using existing equipment without modification of mass-production equipment for realizing the flexible display. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223510 | OPTICAL SHEET MANUFACTURE METHOD AND OPTICAL SHEET - A manufacture method of an optical sheet made of a transparent thermoplastic resin sheet on whose surface a regular geometric design working is performed, the optical sheet manufacture method comprising steps of performing a geometric design working on the resin sheet at a temperature not lower than a glass transition temperature of the resin sheet, by using a metal endless working belt formed with a geometric design on a surface thereof, rapidly cooling the resin sheet on which the geometric design working is performed to a temperature lower than the glass transition temperature, and detaching the rapidly cooled resin sheet from the metal endless working belt. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223511 | ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM - A system for dispensing adhesive onto a surface is provided. This system includes a dispenser and a quantity of discrete units of adhesive releasably deposited on a substrate. The dispenser includes a drive mechanism that further includes an actuator for actuating the dispenser; and a drive wheel, wherein the drive wheel further includes mechanical means for engaging the actuator. An optional supply wheel may be included in the dispenser. The quantity of discrete units of adhesive is releasably deposited on a substrate that may be mounted on the supply wheel or that may simply sit within the dispenser. The substrate further includes means for cooperating with the drive wheel to incrementally advance the substrate a substantially fixed, and predetermined distance upon actuation of the dispenser. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223512 | Method and system for printing variable length adhesive labels - Systems and methods for printing various length adhesive labels using continuous adhesive label stock and a mechanical cutter that eliminates problems associated with the build up of adhesive on the cutter blade are provided. A continuous label stock includes regions where adhesive is provided interspersed with regions where there is no adhesive provided. After printing has occurred, the continuous label stock is fed to a mechanical cutter that separates the printed label from the continuous label stock by cutting through a region where there is no adhesive provided. As such, no adhesive will be transferred to the cutter blade, thereby removing any possibility of a build up of adhesive on the cutter blade. Since there will not be any build up of adhesive on the cutter blade, problems associated with the build up of adhesive on the cutter blade are eliminated. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223513 | Method and Device for Connecting Two Flexible Material Layers - The manufacture of a product comprising at least two flexible material layers ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223514 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS TO ARRAYS OF VERTICALLY ALIGNED NANORODS - Systems and methods may provide electrical contacts to an array of substantially vertically aligned nanorods. The nanorod array may be fabricated on top of a conducting layer that serves as a bottom contact to the nanorods. A top metal contact may be applied to a plurality of nanorods of the nanorod array. The contacts may allow I/V (current/voltage) characteristics of the nanorods to be measured. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223515 | Sheet laminator, image forming apparatus, and sheet laminating method - A sheet laminator includes a bonding unit and a restricting unit. The bonding unit bonds a first sheet to a second sheet that includes an adhesive layer. The restricting unit restricts movement of any one of the first sheet and the second sheet thereby preventing bonding between the first sheet and the second sheet before the first sheet and the second sheet reach the bonding unit. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223516 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MEMBRANE/ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELL - To provide a membrane/electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells capable of obtaining a high output voltage even in a high current density region, by providing electrodes having good gas diffusion properties, conductivity, water repellency and durability. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223517 | MOLD-FREE RESIN-INSULATED COIL WINDINGS - Mold-free resin-insulated coil windings are obtained by applying continuous fibers embedded in a quasi-solid-state epoxy-resin matrix, e.g. in the form of a tape, to the coil windings. The tape is locally heated up to the melting point of its polymer matrix, and is subsequently pressed against the winding body. The heated and fused resin of the tape, which is pressed onto the coil, flows under pressure into the voids and gaps between the coil windings and fills them up, thereby hermetically insulating the coil windings. After leaving the heating and pressing apparatus the fused epoxy resin becomes solid again. The resulting curing process is thus considerably simplified and shortened, compared to the state of the art. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223518 | Method For the Production of Composite Elements Based on Mineral or Organic Thermal Insulation Materials With the Aid of an Adhesive - The invention provides a method for the production of composite elements composed of at least one outer layer a) and a thermal insulation material b), where between the outer layer a) and the thermal insulation material b) an adhesive c) has been applied, the outer layer a) being moved continuously, the thermal insulation material b) being applied to the outer layer a) and, if appropriate, a further outer layer a) being applied to the thermal insulation material b), and the adhesive c) being applied to the thermal insulation material b) or to the outer layer a), which comprises applying the adhesive c) by means of a rotating flat body which is mounted horizontally or with a slight deviation from the horizontal, of up to 15°, preferably parallel to the outer layer a) or to the thermal insulation material b). | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223519 | POLYAMIDE POLYOLS AND POLYURETHANES, METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING, AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM - A polyamide diol is prepared by the reaction of a diamine comprising a polymeric diamine and a non-polymeric diamine, dicarboxyic acid, and a hydroxy substituted carboxylic acid. A polyurethane is prepared by the reaction of the polyamide polyol with a diisocyanate. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223520 | SEPARATING APPARATUS, SEPARATING/TAKING-OUT APPARATUS, PROCESSING APPARATUS, SEPARATING METHOD, AND SEPARATING/TAKING-OUT METHOD FOR SHEET MATERIALS - A sheet material separating apparatus includes a sheet material separating unit. This unit includes a low frictional guide sheet making a surface contact with an upper surface of an uppermost one in stacked sheet materials, and a vibrator contacting a surface of the guide sheet opposite to another surface of the guide sheet contacting the upper surface of the uppermost sheet material. A length from a part of the surface of the guide sheet on which the vibrator contacts to any position on a peripheral edge of the surface is longer than one wavelength of an excited sound wave. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223521 | Plasma Source Coil and Plasma Chamber Using the Same - A plasma source coil includes a bushing arranged at a center part, and a plurality of unit coils arranged in the form of a concentric circle from a circumference of the bushing on the bases of the bushing. One end of each unit coil and one end of the bushing are commonly connected to a power-supply terminal, and the other end of each unit coil and the other end of the bushing are commonly connected to a ground terminal. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223522 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a plasma processing chamber mounted with a function capable of determining the state of a temperature rise in a processing chamber even if a thermometer is not mounted in the processing chamber. In a plasma processing apparatus including: a processing chamber for subjecting a sample to be processed to plasma processing; means for supplying the processing chamber with gas; exhaust means for reducing pressure in the processing chamber; a high-frequency power source for generating plasma; and an electrode on which the sample to be processed is placed, there is provided a plasma emission monitor for determining an end point of temperature raise discharge and means for determining an end point of temperature raise discharge, both of which are used for determining an end point of temperature raise discharge performed before the plasma processing. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223523 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ELECTRODE STRUCTURE - A substrate processing apparatus capable of preventing the abnormal discharge from being generated on a substrate. A housing chamber houses the substrate. A mounting stage arranged in the housing chamber, is configured to enable the substrate to be mounted thereon. A disc-like electrode structure is connected to a high-frequency power supply, and connected to a gas supply apparatus via at least one gas supply system. The electrode structure has therein at least one buffer chamber and a plurality of connecting sections connected to the gas supply system. The buffer chamber is communicated with the inside of the housing chamber via a number of gas holes, and is communicated with the gas supply system via the plurality of connecting sections. The plurality of connecting sections for the buffer chamber are arranged on the circumference of a circle centering around the center of the electrode structure at equal intervals. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223524 | Semiconductor producing device and semiconductor device producing method - A tubular electrode ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223525 | UNIT FOR CATCHING A FLEXIBLE COVER FOR FITTING UP A CUSHIONING - A system for catching a flexible cover for fitting up an automobile seat intended to cover a cushioning provided with at least one unit for catching on self-adhesive elements, the filling-up cover being provided with complementary catching elements intended to catch on the self-adhesive elements of the cushioning, the catching unit being of generally cylindrical shape and supporting at its cylindrical surface the self-adhesive elements. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223526 | FUSION WELDING DEVICE AND ASSEMBLING APPARATUS - A fusion welding device include: a first holder, having a first face, and adapted to hold at least an outer peripheral face of an end portion of a first work in a state where the first work is movable in a longitudinal direction thereof; a second holder, having a second face opposed to the first face, and adapted to hold at least an outer peripheral face of an end portion of a second work in a state where the second work is movable in a longitudinal direction thereof; a heater, operable to heat the first and second works; a first and second movers, adapted to move the first and second holders in such directions that the first and second faces come close to or apart from each other; and a third mover, adapted to move the first and second holders in synchronization with each other in a direction along the first and second faces. The first and second holders are moved by the third mover in a state where the first and second faces are in contact with each other, whereby end faces of the end portions of the first and second works are pressed to each other in the longitudinal directions thereof in the first and second holders. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223527 | Method For Patterning Reel-To-Reel Strip In Automatic Manufacturing Process - In a method for patterning a reel-to-reel strip in an automatic manufacturing process, a reel-to-reel strip is stuck onto a support plate having a low-tack adhesive. A laser beam is used to pattern the reel-to-reel strip. Carbon residues and/or cut pieces generated during a process of patterning the reel-to-reel strip are stuck on the support plate having the low-tack adhesive. Therefore, the carbon residues and/or the cut pieces will not fall down to other parts of the reel-to-reel strips during the automatic manufacturing process. Thus, it does not need to remove the carbon residues and/or the cut pieces from the reel-to-reel strips. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223528 | Disk labeling structure - A disk labeling structure for dividing and labeling plural disks, which are strung up by a pillar, includes a fixing portion for mounting on the pillar, a labeling portion, and an extending portion for connecting the fixing portion and the labeling portion, wherein the fixing portion has a gap outwardly extended from the center thereof for accommodating the pillar, the fixing portion and the extending portion are formed to locate on a same plane and the labeling portion is perpendicular to the plane, and the direction of the gap is not parallel to the direction from the center of the fixing portion to the labeling portion. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223529 | MOUNTING LEVER - A manual device, for use in tire changing without power equipment, provides an angled lever with a non-marring head. The head grips the rim of a wheel and allows rotation of the lever upon the rim without marring the wheel. The mounting lever has a non-marring head connected to a flat bar of a length to manually manipulate a tire bead onto and off a rim. The non-marring head has a channel to grip the rim and a leading portion curved to guide the bead over and onto the rim. The flat bar of the mounting lever has an offset angle from the head to aid a worker in grasping the mounting lever during usage with less of a risk of injury to the knuckles. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223530 | SHADE COVER ATTACHMENT FOR BLIND - The present invention is directed to an apparatus, system, and method for attaching a shade cover, of singular or multi-piece construction, to a blind, such as a window Venetian blind. An apparatus for attaching the shade cover to the window blind may include: first attachment means that is configured to attach to the shade cover, and second attachment means, that is operatively attached to the first attachment means, wherein it is also configured to attach to the window blind, rendering the shade cover and the window blind as a single monolithic operating unit. The shade cover that employs the attachment apparatus includes: one or more shade elements; a longitudinal element, such as a connecting rod, interconnected through attachment openings along the shade element(s); and a connection assembly that includes: a penannular element configured to engage with the longitudinal element and/or the shade element(s); and a substantially horizontal extension, that extends distally from a first opening on the penannular element, the substantially horizontal extension including a second opening, configured to engage with a ladder assembly of a typical Venetian blind. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223531 | SIDE WINDOW ROLL-UP SHADE WITH CABLE DRIVE - A side window roll-up shade which has a pull rod attached to a movable edge of a roll-up shade material. The pull rod is carried by two support rods which are guided so that they can move vertically within the door body. At the bottom end of each support rod, a cable is attached, which runs either to a spring motor or to a cable pulley. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223532 | Roll Up Covering for Architectural Openings Having Top Down/Bottom Up Capability - A top down/bottom up covering for an architectural opening is disclosed in a roll-up configuration so the shade can be rolled about a roller in a head rail while having the ability to raise and lower top and bottom rails between which the shade material extends independently of each other. The roller is utilized to raise and lower the bottom rail by wrapping about or unwrapping the shade material from the roller and a control system for raising and lowering the top rail is confined within the roller. The invention is disclosed in embodiments that include a single operating element or a pair of operating elements but in each instance the top and bottom rails are independently movable so the shade material can be extended to any degree between the top and bottom rails and positioned at desired locations within the architectural opening in which the covering is mounted. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223533 | Armor system for field protection and a method for making same - The present techniques include a field armor system comprising hollow structures designed to be filled with field materials, such as soil, sand, rocks, or clay. At least one face of the structures is made from a projectile resistant plastic composite. The projectile resistant plastic composite panel may be made from a ceramic plastic composite, a fiber plastic composite, or interspersed layers of both. In one embodiment, the hollow structure comprises four connected panels that may be collapsed when empty. In another embodiment, the hollow structure may comprise hollow bricks designed to interlock to form a protective wall. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223534 | Sun protection blind for motor vehicle - A sun protection blind for a window opening in a motor vehicle includes a winding shaft and a blind web, a first edge of which is fastened to the winding shaft. An extension profile is operatively connected to a second edge of the blind web so the blind web can be removed from the winding shaft by the extension profile, counter to a restoring force of a spring element. The blind web can be wound onto the winding shaft by means of the restoring force of the spring element, part of a spring motor having a shaft which is mounted so as to be able to rotate relative to the winding shaft. The spring element is arranged between the shaft and the winding shaft, and a rotational movement of the shaft is synchronized with a displacement of the extension profile during removal and/or winding of the blind web. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223535 | LOTIONED TISSUE PAPER HAVING A SHORT WATER ABSORPTION TIME - Toilet paper based on tissue paper being treated with an O/W emulsion comprising at least one non-ionic emulsifier, at least one anionic co-emulsifier, an oil component having a polarity of at least 20 mN/m or a mixture of oil components wherein at least 75 weight-% of the oils constituting the mixture have a polarity of at least 20 mN/m, 6 to 35 weight % of water, based on the total weight of the emulsion, wherein the total amount of emulsifiers and co-emulsifiers is between 4 and 20 weight based on the total weight of the emulsion. Since in the above lotion composition the external phase is aqueous, a web treated therewith can easily be wet by water and does not float on the water if it is to be disposed in a toilet. Moreover, this lotion shows an improved brightness after application on tissue paper, smell and rheology | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223536 | Paper Comprising Quaternary Nitrogen Containing Cellulose Ether - The invention relates to paper comprising a filler and a cellulose ether wherein the cellulose ether comprises a quaternary ammonium group, with the proviso that the cellulose ether is not a hydroxyethyl cellulose. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223537 | Method and apparatus for selective folding or redirecting - The present disclosure relates to a method for redirecting cut web products and/or rejecting cut web products. The method comprises advancing a plurality of cut web products along a first path and providing a redirecting or folding device for folding the plurality of cut web products and/or delivering the folded cut web products to a second path. Prior to reaching the folding device, the cut web products may be determined to be defective. The folding device can be accelerated, decelerated, or substantially stopped, such that a selected cut web product is not delivered to the second path, thereby rejecting the selected cut web product. The present disclosure additionally comprises an apparatus for redirecting and/or rejecting cut web products. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223538 | CASTING FURNACE - An apparatus and process are provided for casting liquid metals into molds in a casting furnace comprising a controlled environment melt chamber and a mold lock chamber. A mold is supplied to the controlled environment melt chamber for a pour, and removed from the same chamber via a mold lock chamber. A mold transport system moves the mold through the mold lock chamber. The mold transport system comprises a rotary screw drive, a cylinder screw drive, or hydraulic drive located external to the furnace. Alternatively the mold transport system comprises a rack and worm screw drive. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223539 | Method for making ultra-lightweigh structual metals - This invention pertains to a product and a method for making the product. The product is a lightweight solid porous metallic product containing small solid spheres having a coating of a primary alpha phase thereon disposed in a solid metal alloy eutectic matrix. The method includes the steps of mixing the hollow rigid spheres and a metal alloy, which metal alloy can be preheated to render it molten, in order to form a dispersion of the spheres distributed in the molten alloy; initially cooling the dispersion to render it semi-solid whereby the spheres are coated by a solid and the coated spheres are disposed in the semi-solid mixture of the solid and liquid; and finally cooling the sphere-containing semi-solid mixture to a temperature at which the sphere-containing semi-solid mixture becomes solid and the product is formed. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223540 | SUPPLY METHOD AND SUPPLY APPARATUS OF SEMI-SOLID METAL - A supply apparatus supplies a semi-solid metal to a molding apparatus having an injection sleeve formed with an opening portion and a plunger provided progressively/regressively at an inner portion of the injection sleeve. The supply apparatus includes a crucible in a shape of a cylinder containing a semi-solid metal, a carry arm for grabbing to move the crucible, and a control apparatus for controlling the carry arm. The control apparatus inserts a front end portion of a gutter mounted to the crucible into the opening portion of the injection sleeve by a predetermined angle to inject the semi-solid metal to a side of a direction of advancing the plunger more than at a position formed with the opening portion at inside of the injection sleeve. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223541 | COMPLIANT FILL TUBE ASSEMBLY, FILL TUBE THEREFOR AND METHOD OF USE - A fill tube assembly is for a casting mold. The fill tube assembly includes a fill tube having a tubular member with a receiving end, a mold-engaging end and an intermediate portion. The mold-engaging end has a tapered flange radially extending therefrom, the remainder of the tubular member has a substantially uniform cross-section. A clamping assembly is structured to maintain a substantially leakproof seal at the fill tube, casting mold interface while accommodating dimensional variations. The clamping assembly includes a gasket, a load ring, a clamping plate and a pre-load gap between the clamping plate and the casting mold and optionally includes a dimensional compensating ring. When tightened, the clamping plate biases the load ring against the flange thereby distributing a uniform load against the casting mold, compressing the gasket therebetween while narrowing the pre-load gap to accommodate dimensional variations. A method of use is also disclosed. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223542 | Apparatus for the Continuous Surface Cleaning of Rotationally Movable Casting Rolls of a Strip-Casting Machine - An apparatus serves for the continuous surface cleaning of rotationally movable casting rolls ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223543 | Feeder Comprising a Mobile Socket - The invention relates to a feeder for cast metal, comprising a feeder head ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223544 | PROCESS AND RELATED PLANT FOR PRODUCING STEEL STRIPS WITH SOLUTION OF CONTINUITY - A process for the manufacturing of steel strips with solution of continuity is described, comprising a continuous casting step for thin stabs with a high “mass flow”, a shearing step and subsequent heating in furnace, followed by a multiple stand rolling step, wherein the average temperature of the product at the inlet of the rolling is higher than the surface temperature, which is equal to at least 1100° C., lower than that measured in the inner central area by about 100° C. A plant is also described for the accomplishment of such process, wherein at the inlet of a furnace ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223545 | APPARATUS FOR EXCHANGING ENERGY AND MASS BETWEEN FLUID STREAMS - A regenerative energy and/or mass exchange assembly having an exchange media, a central housing, a first end housing with fluid stream diverting chambers to provide a fluid flow passage from a first inlet of the first end housing to the exchange media, and provide a fluid flow passage from the exchange media to a first outlet of the first end housing, a second end housing having fluid stream diverting chambers to provide a fluid flow passage from a second inlet of the second end housing to the exchange media, and provide a fluid flow passage from the exchange media to a second outlet of the second end housing. The first and second end housings have a skirt portion extending generally parallel to a central axis of the end housings. The exchange media is rotated by a motor via a shaft, and the shaft is fastened to a recess in a side surface of the exchange media by a drive transfer means. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223546 | Air Conditioner for Vehicles Having Two Layer Air Flow Installed Therein - An air conditioner for vehicles having a two layer air flow structure which uses one temp door adjusting temperature and serving as a partition wall for the two-layer air flow structure. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223547 | Air Cooling and Air Dehumidifying Module Comprising Capillary Tube Mats and Method of Using It - The invention relates to an air cooling and air dehumidifying module comprising plastic capillary tube mats, which are formed by folding and/or winding into a compact assembly with a virtually cuboidal outer shape, which cools and dehumidifies the air stream passed through the mat assembly when cold water is conducted through the capillary tubes. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method of operating the air cooling and air dehumidifying module in combination with cooling ceilings or suspended cooling panels. Such solutions serve for the decentralized cooling of rooms and for dehumidifying the air in a room. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223548 | Air Conditioning System for a Vehicle - The invention relates to an air conditioning system for a vehicle, comprising a heat exchanger ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223549 | Air-Conditioning Device, in Particular for a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to an air-conditioning device ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223550 | Fastening and Joining Element for Heat Exchangers, and Heat Exchanger Assembly in a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a fastening and joining element ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223551 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF FIN UNIT - In a manufacturing method of a fin unit for a heat sink for dissipating a heat from a heat source, the fin unit includes a plurality of fins radially arranged about its center axis, and a fin supporting portion connecting inner ends of the fins and supporting the fins. First, metal is heated. The heated metal is extruded and/or drawn through a die to obtain a metal body. One of the die and the metal body obtained through the die is rotated relative to the other about a center axis of a die hole of the die. The metal body is then cut, thereby obtaining the fin unit. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223552 | LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM - A liquid cooling system includes a heat-radiating sheet having a pair of heat-conductive metal plates that are superimposed on each other, and having a circulating flow passage between the pair of heat-conductive metal plates; a plurality of heat-receiving areas partitioned on the heat-radiating sheet; a plurality of heat-generating elements installed on each of the heat-receiving areas via a heat spreader made of a heat-conductive material; an inlet hole and an outlet hole opened to the surface of the heat-radiating sheet and located at both ends of the circulating flow passage; a pump having a discharge port and a suction port that communicate with the inlet hole and the outlet hole, and installed on the heat-radiating sheet; and a radiator continuous with the circulating flow passage of the heat-radiating sheet. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223553 | Collector Tank for a Multi-Row Heat Exchanger - The invention relates to a collector tank ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223554 | FAN - A fan includes a fan blade wheel and a fan frame. A fan wheel seat is disposed at the center of the air outlet of the fan frame and the air outlet faces a heat generating component. An air inlet of the fan frame is disposed opposite to the air outlet. The fan wheel has a hub with first blades and projections extending radially from the circumferential side of the hub. The projections are disposed between every two of the first blades alternately such that it is auxiliary for guiding airflow outward the fan smoothly. Hence, air pressure at the air outlet increases greatly for enhancing effect of heat dissipation effectively. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223555 | Method and apparatus for controlling temperature - One embodiment of the present invention is an apparatus useful to control temperature of a device that includes: (a) a heat transfer apparatus; (b) a combined path to the heat transfer apparatus; (c) a first path maintained at a first temperature and connected to the combined path; (d) a second path maintained at a second temperature and connected to the combined path; (e) a third path connected to the combined path; (f) a pump assembly operable to circulate thermal transfer fluid: (i) from the heat transfer apparatus, (ii) through one or more of the first, second and third paths, (iii) from the one or more of the first, second and third paths, through the combined path, and (iv) from the combined path, to and through the heat transfer apparatus; and (g) a valve assembly operable to cause predetermined amounts of thermal transfer fluid to flow into one or more of the first, second, and third paths, thereby controlling the temperature. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223556 | PUMP-FREE WATER-COOLING SYSTEM - A pump-free water-cooling system is provided wherein external power supply is not involved; heat can be transported in any direction; and high reliability and low thermal resistance are ensured. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223557 | LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM OF AN ELECTRIC MACHINE - Disclosed is a liquid cooling system for an electric machine including a frame heat conductively attachable to a stator of an electric machine. The liquid cooling system further includes a cover mechanically attached to the frame and fluidly sealed to the frame, the cover and frame defining a cavity therebetween. The cover includes at least one protrusion extending substantially a distance between the cover and the frame. A method for constructing a liquid is also provided. The method includes forming at least one protrusion in the cover and structurally affixing the cover to the frame. The cover is fluidly sealed to the frame. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223558 | COOLING DEVICE - A cooling device includes a fan, a heat sink, and an attaching portion arranged to attach the fan to the heat sink. The fan includes an impeller rotating about a center axis, a motor arranged to rotate the impeller, and a base portion supporting the motor. The attaching portion includes a frame surrounding a portion of the impeller opposed to the heat sink, a plurality of supports projecting from the frame to a side opposite to the heat sink, and a plurality of supporting ribs connecting the supports and the base portion to each other, arranged about the center axis, and extending from the base portion away from the center axis. Each supporting rib has a first primary surface and a second primary surface arranged opposite to the impeller. The first and second primary surfaces are inclined with respect to a plane substantially perpendicular to the center axis. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223559 | Heat Exchanger - A heat exchanger has a first heat exchanger with a first heat radiating area receiving a first cooling body, a second heat exchanger with a second heat radiating area receiving a second cooling body and a third heat radiating area receiving a third cooling body. In use, the difference in temperature between the first cooling body entering and exiting the first heat radiating area is greater than the difference in temperature between the second cooling body entering and exiting the second heat radiating area and greater than the difference in temperature between the third cooling body entering and exiting the third heat radiating area. The temperature of the second cooling body flowing through the second heat radiating area is higher than the temperature of the third cooling body flowing through the third heat radiating area. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223560 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger of the single circuit type, to be coupled to a fluid circulation circuit and comprising: an upper tubular head element and a lower tubular head element horizontally arranged and which are each provided with a nozzle and through slots provided in an inner longitudinal wall portion; and a plurality of vertically disposed fluid conduction tubes, each internally defining a plurality of longitudinal microchannels. The opposite ends of the fluid conduction tubes are affixed to the inner longitudinal wall portion of the upper tubular head element and lower tubular head element, respectively, so as to communicate the ends of the microchannels of each tube with a through slot of the respective tubular head element and, thus, the fluid conduction tubes with the interior of the upper tubular head element and lower tubular head element. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223561 | Heat Exchangers and Headers Therefor - In a first aspect of the present invention, a header for a heat exchanger is disclosed that has an inflow side, an outflow side, a bypass port therebetween, and a pressure-sensitive flapper valve proximal the bypass port. As pressure increases at the inflow side of the header, the flapper valve opens proportionally, and, as pressure decreases at the inflow side, the flapper valve closes proportionally. In a second aspect of the present invention, a tube-in-tube heat exchanger is disclosed that includes a helical tube-in-tube assembly adapted for flow therethrough of a plurality of fluids for heat transfer therebetween. In a third aspect of the present invention, a heat system is provided to include an embodiment of the header and an embodiment of the tube-in-tube heat exchanger, so as to provide a bypass of the tube-in-tube heat exchanger under a pressure condition. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223562 | Heat Exchanger, in Particular Charge-Air Cooler or Exhaust Gas Cooler for an Internal Combustion Engine of a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a heat exchanger, in particular a charge-air cooler or exhaust gas cooler for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, having a first tank ( | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223563 | U Shaped Cooler - An exhaust gas re-circulation cooler device comprises at least one cooling plate, said cooling plate comprising an upper plate wall and a lower plate wall; said upper and lower plate walls defining a plurality of gas passages which have a gas inlet at a first end of cooling plate and a gas outlet at said first end of said cooling plate; each said passage directing a gas flow between said inlet and said outlet and along a length of said plate; and said plate being sealed so as to be gas tight along a length of said plate, and at a second end of said plate. | 2008-09-18 |
| 20080223564 | Heat Exchanger Plate and a Plate Package - The invention refers to a heat exchanger plate ( | 2008-09-18 |
