39th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130247767 | Laboratory Apparatus - The present invention relates to a glass laboratory apparatus that eliminates a pre filter and a provides a simpler vaporizing platform in fluid communication with a fitted disc filter arranged in an exhaust chamber to scrub solids from a gas using water filtration. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a main vessel adapted to hold a volume of a liquid such as water and an inlet conduit with an opening above the liquid level in the main vessel. The inlet conduit includes a vaporizing platform with a platform having four ventilated regions surrounding the platform. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247768 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SAMPLING AND CONDITIONING A FLUID - A system of sampling a fluid comprises a fluid separator having a central axis. The fluid separator includes an insulating sleeve. In addition the fluid separator includes a separator assembly coaxially disposed within the sleeve. Further, the fluid separator includes an annulus radially disposed between the sleeve and the separator assembly. The separator assembly includes a conduit, a support rod coaxially disposed within the conduit, and a plurality of separator members coupled to the support rod within the conduit. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247769 | ERGONOMIC USER-INTERFACE FOR MOTORISED INGREDIENT CHAMBER - A machine ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130247770 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM - This invention relates to a dispensing system, comprising a dispensing outlet ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130247771 | SIMPLE USER-INTERFACE FOR A BEVERAGE MACHINE - A machine ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130247772 | BEVERAGE MACHINE WITH RELIABLE USER-INDICATOR - A beverage machine comprises: a processing unit ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130247773 | BEVERAGE MACHINE HAVING A CAPSULE PASSAGE WITH A GATE - A machine ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130247774 | System for Preparing a Beverage Starting From an Infusion Product Contained in an Interchangeable Capsule - A system for preparing an amount of predetermined beverage starting from an extractable product. The system includes (a) an interchangeable capsule; and (b) a percolating machine for preparing infusions. A dispensing device of the percolating machine includes several perforation tips of the bottom intended to perforate the inlet area of a traditional capsule to create an inlet opening for the fluid. The system is characterized in that the inlet area includes a plurality of valves, and in that the perforating tips are in contact with the inlet area without performing any perforating action thereon. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247775 | BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINE WITH DROP COLLECTOR - A machine ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130247776 | COFFEE FILTER HOLDER AND COFFEE MAKER - Coffee filter holder including, a funnel wall, a substantially flat bottom wall having an outer edge and a coffee brew outlet, a drip-stop valve assembly that can be brought in an opened and a closed condition, the drip-stop valve assembly including a valve member mounted on a valve member carrier consisting of a blade spring that is connected to the bottom wall, the drip-stop valve assembly further including an actuator lever slideably connected to the bottom wall, the actuator lever including an integral piece of sheet material with a first end that extends beyond the outer edge of the bottom wall so as to be engageable by hand and having a second end that is positioned under the substantially flat bottom wall to engage the valve member carrier to bring valve member from the opened position to the closed position and vice versa. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247777 | LOW-INERTIA THERMAL SENSOR IN A BEVERAGE MACHINE - The invention pertains generally to a thermal sensor and a controlled heating system, in a beverage preparation machine. In particular, the invention relates to a thermal sensor comprising: connectors; an electrical coupling circuit; a sensing element having at least one measurable electrical quantity varying with the temperature of the sensing element; The sensing element is electrically coupled with the connectors through the electrical coupling circuit so as to allow measuring said electrical quantity at the level of the connectors. The sensor comprises a support having a first surface and a second surface thermally coupled and electrically isolated. The sensing element is thermally coupled with the first surface. The second surface is adapted to be thermally coupled with an area which temperature is to be measured. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247778 | ENHANCED SAFETY FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SUCH AS TOASTERS - Enhanced safety for an electrical appliance is provided by a circuit arrangement which removes power from a portion of the appliance, which if activated, could result in potentially dangerous conditions, while maintaining energization of other portions of the circuit which if de-activated could also result in potentially dangerous conditions. The circuit arrangement includes elements for detecting various types of dangerous or incipient dangerous conditions. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247779 | OVEN COOKER - A cooker is mounted on a combustion type heating device used as a heat source for the cooker, and has a combustion gas distribution chamber formed in the space between double walls of a dish-shaped cooker base and a combustion gas distribution unit that are sequentially stacked from a lower, and a cooking chamber formed above the combustion gas distribution chamber by stacking the combustion gas distribution unit or the cooker base and a cooking chamber cover unit. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247780 | INDUSTRIAL BATTER AND BREADING MACHINE - An apparatus applies a food coating to a food product. The apparatus includes a hopper for storing the food coating and a food coating applicator for applying the food coating from the hopper onto the food product. The apparatus also includes a basin for catching unused food coating and a return conveyor for moving unused food coating from the basin to the breading hopper. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247781 | PRESS WITH TWO DRIVE MOTORS - A press with a press drive for moving a plunger in stroke direction (H). The press drive comprises two electric drive motors which are controllable independently of each other. The two drive motors are connected to the plunger via a drive unit. A control arrangement is provided for controlling the two drive motors. The control arrangement includes a characteristic plunger curve (K) which determines the plunger positions and/or the plunger movement and/or the plunger force dependent on time or dependent on a so-called virtual press angle. In addition, the control arrangement includes an additional condition which is independent of the characteristic plunger curve (K). Via the additional condition the operation of the press drive, for example, in an optimum operating range and/or a low-wear lubrication state of the support bearings of the drive unit can be ensured. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247782 | Waste Compactor, of Simplified Construction and of Small Dimensions, Particularly for Bars, Cafeterias and Other Small Restaurant Businesses - The compactor comprises at least one robust transport screw, helix or spiral ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130247783 | Spindelpresse - A screw press includes a drive with at least one spindle nut which is vertically adjustable at a threaded spindle and to which is fastened an upper press part or the like. A guide column is connected at the underside of the upper press part at one end, and the guide column is loaded in tension by the drive during the pressing process. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247784 | CAN DECORATOR ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL CAM MANDREL GUIDANCE - An improved cam mandrel guidance system for use with decorating machines or other equipment utilizing multiple mandrels mounted on a rotating drum or disk plate. The mandrels being adapted to temporarily receive and retain work pieces, such as blank cans. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247785 | Rail Guide Mounting Assembly for Mandrel Trip Apparatus - An independent mandrel trip system wherein a mandrel support block retaining a mandrel is connected to a shaft mounting block in a manner such that the mandrel support block can be reciprocatingly retracted and extended relative to the shaft mounting block in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the mandrel. The system includes parallel front and rear plate members to which are mounted linear bearing assemblies such that mandrel support block is supported in the front and the rear. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247786 | SCREEN PRINTING MACHINE - A screen printing machine includes a supporting member, a printing mechanism, and a spraying mechanism. The supporting member includes a supporting surface, a number of cavities defined in the supporting surface to receive a number of substrates, and a number of screens detachably covering the plurality of cavities. The printing mechanism includes a guide plate located above the screens, a sliding device slidably connected to the guide plate, a roller rotatably connected to the sliding device, and a squeegee. The sliding device is configured to drive the roller to roll across and the squeegee to slide across the screens. The spraying mechanism is located at one side of the supporting member for dispensing printing material onto the press roller. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247787 | Evaporative Systems and Methods for Dampening Fluid Control in a Digital Lithographic System - A system and corresponding methods are disclosed for controlling the thickness of a layer of dampening fluid applied to a reimageable surface of an imaging member in a variable data lithography system. Following deposition of the dampening fluid layer, a gas is passed over a region of the fluid layer prior to pattern forming. The gas causes a controlled amount of the dampening fluid layer to evaporate such that the remaining layer is of a desired and controlled thickness. Among other advantages, improved print quality is obtained. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247788 | Dampening Fluid Deposition by Condensation in a Digital Lithographic System - A system and corresponding methods are disclosed for depositing of a layer of dampening fluid to a reimageable surface of an imaging member in a variable data lithography system by way of condensation. Dampening fluid in an airborne state is introduced proximate the reimageable surface in a condensation region. Conditions in the condensation region are such that the airborne dampening fluid preferentially condenses on the reimageable surface in a precisely controlled quantity, to thereby form a precisely controlled layer of dampening fluid of desired thickness over the reimageable surface. Among other advantages, improved print quality is obtained. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247789 | HOT HOLE CHARGE SYSTEM - An apparatus, method and insulation medium for inserting and insulating a charge medium within a borehole includes a charge tube comprised of an elongate tube having a length and diameter sufficient for containing a desired quantity of a charge medium. A charge medium in a pumpable form is provided for substantially filling the charge tube. An insulation medium in a pumpable form is provided for substantially encapsulating the charge tube and substantially filling an annular space between the charge tube and the borehole for insulating the charge tube from a downhole environment in which the charge tube is to be inserted. A detonator is inserted within the charge medium proximate a distal end of the charge tube and a charge cable extends from the detonator through the charge tube and exits from the charge tube. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247790 | FUEL TABLET AND PROPELLAN FOR A GAS GENERATOR - The invention relates to a propellant pellet for pyrotechnical safety devices in vehicles, such as airbag modules, belt tensioners, micro-inflators and igniters. The propellant pellet according to the invention has a substantially cylindrical shape and can be obtained by dry injection of a powdered propellant composition. The pellets have a maximum diameter of 2 mm and preferably a relative bulk density, defined as ratio of bulk density of the propellant pellets to the maximum theoretical density of the propellant composition, of at least 0.5. A propellant charge, an igniter and an inflator each comprising a plurality of said propellant pellets are provided. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247791 | Tie Plate Separator and Method Thereof - Embodiments of a tie plate sorter are disclosed wherein the tie plates are sorted and fed to an output device for further feeding to a tie plate distribution system. The tie plates may be oriented as needed. Exemplary methods are also provided. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247792 | Tie Plate Separator and Method Thereof - Embodiments of a tie plate sorter are disclosed wherein the tie plates are sorted and fed to an output device for further feeding to a tie plate distribution system. The tie plates may be oriented as needed. Exemplary methods are also provided. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247793 | Tie Plate Separator and Method Thereof - Embodiments of a tie plate sorter are disclosed wherein the tie plates are sorted and fed to an output device for further feeding to a tie plate distribution system. The tie plates may be oriented as needed. Exemplary methods are also provided. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247794 | Tie Plate Separator and Method Thereof - Embodiments of a tie plate sorter are disclosed wherein the tie plates are sorted and fed to an output device for further feeding to a tie plate distribution system. The tie plates may be oriented as needed. Exemplary methods are also provided. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247795 | REINFORCED SULPHUR CONCRETE - Reinforced sulphur concrete wherein one or more metal reinforcing members are in contact with sulphur concrete is disclosed. The reinforced sulphur concrete comprises an adhesion promoter that enhances the interaction between the sulphur and the one or more metal reinforcing members. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247796 | CEMENT ADMIXTURE, CEMENT COMPOSITION, AND METHOD FOR REDUCING HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM USING THE SAME - The invention provides a cement admixture that improves the ability of concrete to bring about high initial strength, works in favor of enhancing the effect on hexavalent chromium reductions, and is less likely to decrease in the effect on hexavalent chromium reductions even upon storage as well as a method for reducing hexavalent chromium. The invention is embodied as (1) A cement admixture, characterized by comprising an expanding material containing free lime, a hydraulic compound and calcium sulfate anhydrite, and a tin sulfate-containing substance; (2) The cement admixture according to (1), characterized in that the tin sulfate-containing substance is contained in an amount of 0.2 to 8 parts by mass—as calculated on a tin sulfate basis—in a total of 100 parts by mass of the expanding material and the tin sulfate-containing substance; (3) The cement admixture according to (1) or (2), characterized in that the expanding material has been treated with carbon dioxide gas to form calcium carbonate therein; (4) The cement admixture according to any one of (1) to (3), characterized in that the expanding material has been surface treated with a shrinkage reducer; (5) A cement composition, characterized by containing cement, and the cement admixture according to any one of (1) to (4); and (6) A method for reducing hexavalent chromium, characterized by use of the cement composition according to (5). | 2013-09-26 |
20130247797 | FOLDABLE AIRCRAFT PASSENGER LAP TABLE - A foldable lap table including a first table leaf joined along a first hinge to a second table leaf, the first hinge folding in a first direction, and a third table leaf joined along a second hinge to a fourth table leaf, the second hinge being a linear extension of the first hinge and folding in a second direction opposite the first, wherein the third table leaf is further joined to the first table leaf along a third hinge and the fourth table leaf is further joined to the second table leaf along a fourth hinge such that the respective hinges and leaves are arranged to permit unison movement of the leaves when the lap table is folded and unfolded. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247798 | PLASTIC PALLET STRUCTURE - The plastic pallet structure includes a supporting base and loading plates. The supporting base includes first bases and second bases. Each first base includes a first base body, first opening clamping portions and first arch bridge portions. The first opening clamping portions and the first arch bridge portions are respectively disposed on two first long side edges of the first base body. Each second base includes a second base body, second opening clamping portions and second arch bridge portions. The second opening clamping portions and the second arch bridge portions are disposed on a second long side edge of the second base body. When the loading plates load goods, forks of a forklift are inserted in to the second bases, so that the forks of the forklift are abutted against the second arch bridge portions without contacting with the loading plates to lift the goods up. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247799 | BANKNOTE HANDLING DEVICE AND PASSING UNIT USED THEREIN - A banknote handling device includes a safe that protects banknotes (casing of a second unit), a first conveyance path externally provided to the safe, and a second conveyance path internally provided to the safe. The safe is provided with at least one opening portion through which the banknotes pass. A passing unit including a passing conveyance mechanism that passes a banknote between the first conveyance path and the second conveyance path and a left-behind sensor that detects a banknote that is left-behind, is detachably installed inside the opening portion of the safe. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247800 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING SOLID FUELS - A method for drying solid fuels prior to injection and burning in solid fuel boilers is described. High moisture content solid fuels such as bark, sludge, wet coal, etc. must be dried before they can burn. Embodiments of the present invention incorporates a fuel delivery chute integrated with the boiler wall using a flow of combustion gasses and radiant heating to partially dry the solid fuel before it reaches the combustion zone of the boiler. The combustion gasses are drawn through the delivery chute by means of the flowing fuel and air jet inductors that then blows the combustion gasses back into the boiler. A refractory wall separates the fuel chute from the boiler proper, is heated by the combustion in the boiler, and radiates heat to the fuel falling through the fuel chute. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247801 | GRATE AND METHOD OF BURNING A GRANULAR FUEL MATERIAL - The grate is used for burning a granular fuel material, for instance a biomass material, to be fed onto a loading area of the grate while a primary air feed is coming from below the grate. The grate includes a perforated bed floor having a downwardly-sloping upper surface converging towards a discharge opening where char is concentrated as the granular fuel material is burned during operation. The grate also includes an elongated and bottom-perforated char-receiving conduit positioned immediately under the bed floor. The char-receiving conduit has an inlet end positioned under the discharge opening, and an outlet end that is opposite the inlet end. The char-receiving conduit downwardly slopes between the inlet end and the outlet end. A method of burning a granular fuel material is also disclosed. The proposed concept can increase the overall thermal efficiency of a heat generator and reduce gas and particle emissions in the atmosphere. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247802 | VERSATILE NO-TILL SEED PLANTER - Various seed planter embodiments may comprise a frame including a main frame section and a furrowing disk frame section. A plurality of planter assemblies may be connected to the main frame section, and a plurality of furrowing disks may be connected to the furrowing disk frame section. At least one linkage may connect the main frame section and the furrowing disk frame section, and at least one motor may be configured to move the furrowing disk frame section with respect to the main frame section, wherein the at least one linkage permits the furrowing disk frame section to move to a low position for no-till planting and move to a high position for prepared seed beds or conventional planting. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247803 | Air drill diffuser - A diffuser adapted to dissipate air from seed conveyed in a stream of air at a planter to an opener arm and seed boot. The diffuser provides a housing that pivotally supports a counter-weighted valve piece and a resilient valve piece. Admitted seeds are resiliently deflected between the valve pieces. Repeated deflections between the dual valve pieces and simultaneous venting of the conveying air through an associated fulcrum screen and relief ports at the housing dissipate the conveying air. Spent seed momentarily collects on a surface inside the housing and gravitationally falls from the housing and through a lower lying seed boot at a relatively uniform, singulated rate without scatter and damage to the seed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247804 | SHARP THREE-DIMENSIONAL EMBROIDERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to sharp three-dimensional embroidery that can express a three-dimensional design in detail with a sharp three-dimensional effect and save time for cleaning a sheet residue by completely covering a sheet, and a manufacturing method thereof. Three-dimensional embroidery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: at least two sheets layered on the upper surface of a fabric panel; at least two layers of embroidery being layered on the at least two sheets; and a covering member covering the at least two sheets and the at least two layers of embroidery with a predetermined design. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247805 | UPPER FEED DEVICE AND SEWING MACHINE - An upper feed device includes a mounting portion, a feed mechanism, a drive portion, and a connecting portion. The mounting portion is configured to mount the upper feed device to a presser bar of a sewing machine. The feed mechanism is configured to feed a work cloth. The drive portion is configured to drive the feed mechanism. The connecting portion is configured to electrically connect the drive portion to a control portion of the sewing machine. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247806 | Hoop Docking Apparatuses And Methods - Hoop docking apparatuses and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a substantially planar hoop dock having a first side and a second, opposite side. The first side of the hoop dock forms a docking recess shaped to approximately contour a portion of an embroidery hoop. The docking recess is operable to receive at least a portion of the embroidery hoop. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247807 | Anti-Heeling Apparatus for Sailboats - An apparatus for a sailboat which can be used to oppose heeling caused by the wind on the sail. The apparatus includes hydrofoils which are substantially aligned with the leeway angle. In one embodiment, the hydrofoils can be withdrawn from holders and re-inserted or shifted in position when the boat tacks and the wind comes from the other side. In another embodiment, the hydrofoils can automatically assume a position substantially parallel to the leeway angle when the boat is sailing. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247808 | Personal Watercraft - Personal watercraft systems, watercraft power systems, and methods of developing and managing engine powered systems between and end user and an original equipment manufacturer are described. The personal watercraft power systems include a housing for supporting a water jet pump and engine system. The housing is constructed to support the power system and removably engage a watercraft. The power system has a reduced profile and is particularly applicable for watercraft having a modular construction. Preferably, the housing is constructed to removably engage a number of watercraft configurations and provides a watercraft power system that is easily serviceable, highly versatile, and dynamic. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247809 | LAMINAR AIR FLOW SLOT VENTING FOR CONVENTIONAL SAILS. - This invention relates to the use of a venting assembly for sails, comprising one or more aperture substantially perpendicular with the sail surface separating a fore and aft element of the sail. The aperture channels high energy air flow from the windward side of the sail through to the leeward side of the sail parallel to the sail surface, energizing the surface boundary layer and maintaining laminar air flow along the aft element of the sail. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247810 | METHODS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF ALKYNE-CONTAINING DICARBA BRIDGES IN PEPTIDES - A method, system and device for facilitating the retrieval of a marine anchor from an underwater obstruction, the device being configured to actuate when subjected to a force load of a predetermined peak force threshold to effect a change in the point of retrieval that an anchor rode makes with the anchor. The obstructed anchor may be retrieved from another direction, such as a direction opposite from which the anchor was set. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247811 | COLLAPSIBLE BOAT WITH A FOLDING TRANSOM - Collapsible boats with foldable rigid transoms are disclosed. A collapsible boat includes a collapsible hull formed from a plurality of panels that extend from a first end to a second end of the collapsible/inflatable boat. Each of the panels is connected with at least one the other panels. The collapsible hull is configurable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A folding rigid transom is used to constrain at least two rear margins of the panels when the hull is in the expanded configuration. The folding rigid transom and seats remain attached to the hull when the hull is in the collapsed configuration. A collapsible boat can have one or more interior members that are inflatable to support the collapsible hull in the expanded configuration. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247812 | Apparatus and Method for Boarding Animals Onto a Boat - Disclosed is a boarding apparatus for boarding animals onto a boat or other above-water surface, and methods of using the apparatus. The apparatus has a boarding step assembly, a mounting assembly attached to the boarding step assembly for connecting the step assembly to a boat hull gunwale or transom lip, and a strut assembly for supporting the engagement of the boarding step assembly to the boat hull. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247813 | ELEVATED WALKWAY FOR IMPROVED CABIN HEIGHT - Boats including elevated walkways that are useful for increasing cabin height in a boat, such as a bow rider style boat, are described. Such elevated walkways are elevated relative to either a cockpit deck portion or a deck portion of a bow area and can be used to connect the bow area to the cockpit area. The cabin of a boat with an elevated walkway as described is located at least partially below the elevated walkway. The portion of the cabin below the elevated walkway has a ceiling area that is elevated relative to either the deck portion of the bow area or the cockpit area deck portion where the elevated walkway overlaps the cabin space. Elevated walkways as described herein are located on the boat such that they either overlap the central longitudinal axis of the boat or the end of the elevated walkway near the cockpit is located between port and starboard dash consoles. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247814 | IMPACT INDICATOR - A device and technique for impact detection and indication includes a housing; a mass member located within the housing, the housing configured to enable movement of the mass member from a first position to a second position within the housing in response to receipt by the housing of an acceleration event; and first and second biasing members disposed within the housing and biased toward each other to retain the mass member in the first position. In response to receipt by the housing of the acceleration event, the mass member is configured to overcome the biasing force of the first biasing member and move from the first position to the second position, and wherein the first and second biasing members each comprises a leaf spring member having a length greater than a width of the mass member and disposed transversely to a direction of movement of the mass member. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247815 | SINGLE CRYSTAL PRODUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SINGLE CRYSTAL - A single crystal production apparatus including: a crucible containing raw material melt; a heater heating the raw material melt; a cooling cylinder that is cooled forcedly by a cooling medium; and a cooling chamber that houses the crucible, the heater, and the cooling cylinder, wherein a heat-shielding member having a heat insulating material is disposed, near an interface between the raw material melt and a single crystal being pulled, in such a way as to surround the single crystal being pulled, the cooling cylinder is disposed above the heat-shielding member in such a way as to surround the single crystal being pulled, and a cooling-cylinder-peripheral heat insulator is disposed with a gap provided between the cooling-cylinder-peripheral heat insulator and a periphery of the cooling cylinder in such a way as to surround the cooling cylinder. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247816 | FILM-FORMING APPARATUS FOR THE FORMATION OF SILICON CARBIDE AND FILM-FORMING METHOD FOR THE FORMATION OF SILICON CARBIDE - A film-forming apparatus and method for the formation of silicon carbide comprising, a film-forming chamber to which a reaction gas is supplied, a temperature-measuring unit which measures a temperature within the chamber, a plurality of heating units arranged inside the chamber, an output control unit which independently controls outputs of the plurality of heating units, a substrate-transferring unit which transfers a substrate into, and out of the chamber, wherein the output control unit turns off or lowers at least one output of the plurality of heating units when the film forming process is completed, when the temperature measured by the temperature-measuring unit reaches a temperature at which the substrate-transferring unit is operable within the chamber, then at least one output of the plurality of heating units turned off or lowered, is turned on or raised, and the substrate is transferred out of the film-forming chamber by the substrate-transferring unit. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247817 | METAL CHLORIDE GAS GENERATOR, HYDRIDE VAPOR PHASE EPITAXY GROWTH APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING A NITRIDE SEMICONDUCTOR TEMPLATE - A metal chloride gas generator includes a reactor including a receiving section for receiving a metal on an upstream side and a growing section in which a growth substrate is placed on a downstream side, a raw material section heater and a growing section heater each of which heats an inside of the reactor, an upstream end comprising a gas inlet, and a gas inlet pipe arranged to extend from the upstream end via the receiving section to the growing section, for introducing a chloride gas from the upstream end to supply the chloride gas to the receiving section and supplying a metal chloride gas produced by a reaction between the chloride gas and the metal in the receiving section to the growing section. The gas inlet pipe includes a suppressing section for suppressing an optical waveguiding phenomenon which waveguides a radiant heat from the growing section heater or the growing section. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247818 | SILICA CRUCIBLE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A silica crucible and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The silica crucible includes a vitreous silica body having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the vitreous silica body defining a cavity adapted for containing a molten material or a powder material; and a first coating layer formed on the inner surface of the vitreous silica body. The first coating layer is formed by pyrolysing a composite of aluminum, magnesium, calcium, titanium, zirconium, radium, chromium, selenium, barium, yttrium, cerium, hafnium, tantalum, tin or silicon under a predetermined temperature. The first coating layer substantially includes of a nonhomogeneous material, and an interface is defined by the homogeneous material and the nonhomogeneous material between the vitreous silica body and the coating layer. The first coating layer has strong adhesion capability and guarantees the coating layer will not be easily peeled off or removed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247819 | SYSTEM FOR PAINTING OBJECTS - A system for painting objects, in particular vehicle bodies or add-on parts, comprising a spray booth in which a paint can be applied to the objects. A fluid flow, which receives overspray and possibly solvent arising during the painting process, passes through the spray booth from the top down. A recovery system for recovering the overspray and possibly the solvent comprises at least one substantially vertical pipe, through which the fluid led out of the spray booth and laden with overspray and possibly solvent can flow and the surface of which is provided with elevations and/or recesses in such a way that eddies form in the fluid flowing through the pipe and the paint overspray is deposited onto the circumferential wall and flows downward out of the pipe. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247820 | FILM FORMATION DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to provide a film formation device that is able to prevent a size increase in a configuration around a mist jet nozzle while maintaining uniform spouting of a mist to a substrate on which a film is to be formed. The present invention includes a mist generator ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130247821 | ADHESIVE APPLICATION APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING BLADE FOR WIND POWER GENERATOR - Disclosed is an adhesive application apparatus for manufacturing a blade for a wind power generator. The adhesive application apparatus for manufacturing a blade for a wind power generator according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include: a blade mold on which a blade is mounted; a plurality of adhesive application units positioned to be spaced apart from the blade mold and configured to apply an adhesive on an inner surface of the blade; a horizontal transfer unit configured to transfer the adhesive application unit in a horizontal direction; and a vertical transfer unit configured to transfer the adhesive application unit in a vertical direction. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247822 | DEPOSITION APPARATUS - In a deposition apparatus, a protecting member made of an elastic body is inserted into a pin hole where a fixed substrate supporting pin is inserted and the substrate supporting pin is fixed through the protecting member to prevent damages to the substrate and a decrease in yield due to damages to the substrate supporting pin by preventing the substrate supporting pin from being damaged by loading or unloading of the substrate or static electricity. Further, the deposition apparatus includes a substrate supporting pin guide member capable of preventing misalignment of an unfixed substrate supporting pin to prevent damages to the substrate and a decrease in the yield due to damages to the substrate supporting pin by preventing the substrate supporting pin from being damaged by loading or unloading of the substrate or static electricity. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247823 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF GROWING A THIN FILM - A method and apparatus of growing a thin film are provided. The method comprises at least (a) providing a number of substrates; (b) cleaning the substrates; and (c) placing the substrates into a reaction liquid; (d) vibrating the reaction liquid by ultrasonic waves such that a thin film is grown on the substrates evenly. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247824 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MODIFYING PHOTORESIST USING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION AND ION IMPLANTION - A method of reducing surface roughness of a resist feature disposed on a substrate includes generating a plasma having a plasma sheath and ions therein. A shape of the boundary between the plasma and plasma sheath is modified using a plasma sheath modifier, so that a portion of the boundary facing the substrate is not parallel to a plane defined by the substrate. During a first exposure, the resist feature is exposed to electromagnetic radiation having a desired wavelength and the ions are accelerated across the boundary having the modified shape toward the resist features over an angular range. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247825 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes: forming a first conductive film on a substrate; forming an insulating film to cover the conductive film; etching the insulating film to form an opening portion to expose at least a portion of the first conductive film in the insulating film; irradiating the opening portion with ultraviolet rays in a reduction gas atmosphere; forming a barrier metal film in the opening portion; and forming a second conductive film on the barrier metal film. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247826 | APPARATUS FOR VARIABLE SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE CONTROL - In some embodiments, an apparatus for variable substrate temperature control may include a heater moveable along a central axis of a substrate support; a seal ring disposed about the heater, the seal ring configured to interface with a shadow ring disposed above the heater to form a seal; a plurality of spacer pins configured to support a substrate and disposed within a plurality of through holes formed in the heater, the plurality of spacer pins moveable parallel to the central axis, wherein the plurality of spacer pins control a first distance between the substrate and the heater and a second distance between the substrate and the shadow ring; and a resilient element disposed beneath the seal ring to bias the seal ring toward a backside surface of the heater. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247827 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING AN OPTICAL DETECTION DEVICE FROM CONTAMINATION - A milking system includes a milking robot with a robot arm for applying teat cups to the teats of an animal, an optical detector ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130247828 | HEATING AND/OR COOLING BED - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure include a pet cooling/heating bed having a base portion and a top portion. The base portion can include an outer shell defining a cavity. A fill material can be disposed within the cavity of the outer shell to provide a pillow-like structure. The top portion can be detachably fastened to the base portion, and can include a compartment defining an interior area. Embodiments of the pet bed can also include a thermal pack insert and a fastening device. The thermal pack insert can be dimensioned and configured to fit within the interior area defined by the compartment to provide a surface area on the top portion to cool or heat a pet. The fastening device can detachably fasten the top portion to the base portion. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247829 | Pet Feeding Robot . Automatic Pet Wet Food Dispenser Robot - An automatic pet wet canned food dispenser robot has a robotic arm comprised of mechanical elements and motors, a can opener and a programmed microprocessor. The programmed microprocessor guides the robotic arm to grasp a food can and utilize the can opener to open the can and invert it and shake out the food contents into a bowl for a pet at predetermined times setup by the pet owner whose presence is not required at time of feeding. All prior pet wet food dispensers required a pet owner to open a hermetically sealed can many hours or days in advance of when the food is actually served to their pets, thus creating health hazards for pets and pet owners' environment. There is only one exception to noted prior arts which opens and serves wet canned food on demand but this dispenser has a number of other serious limitations. The current invention utilizes advanced automation and programming to overcome prior limitations to deliver freshly opened canned food to pets without human presence required at the time of operation. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247830 | LITTER BOX ODOR DEVICE - The present invention is a plastic litter box odor device that is an active recovery system that includes a removable hood that includes an interior perimeter pathway, an interlocking connection that removably attaches the removable hood to the device, a carbon container that is refillable and serves as a filter media to the device and an odorless exhaust vent that is an outlet point where odors are expelled away out of the device and a removable litter tray that is removably attached to the removable hood and contains cat litter used in combination with the device. The device also includes an air passage that includes odors emitted from the cat litter contained in the removable litter tray within the removable hood, a fan motor that is disposed within the removable hood and a motion sensor switch that senses incoming airflow and odors. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247831 | METHOD OF TREATING AN ANIMAL - There is a method of treating an animal including the step of providing a live food creature configured to be consumable to an animal to be treated. The method includes applying a beneficial substance to the live food creature such that when consumed, the beneficial substance is consumed along with the live food creature. The step of applying a beneficial substance includes injecting the beneficial substance into the live food creature. The method may include the step of feeding the live food creature to the animal to be treated. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247832 | RECIRCULATING AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS AND BIOFILTERS THEREFOR - A biofilter is provided. The biofilter comprises a housing; an inlet defining an upstream end of the housing; an outlet defining a downstream end of the housing; a chamber comprising an upstream opening and a downstream opening, the chamber configured to contain a filtration medium; and a counter flow generator for generating a counter flow of water in an upstream direction in the chamber. Related methods and systems are also provided. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247833 | Pet Crate - An apparatus for housing an animal includes a top portion wherein an upper flange is disposed along the lower edge of the bottom portion. A locking member is movably mounted to the upper flange. The apparatus may also include a bottom portion wherein a lower flange is disposed along the upper bottom edge of the bottom portion. The locking member engages with the lower flange when the locking member is in the outwardly extending locking orientation, which is at least partially defined by the locking member structured to engage at least a portion of the lower flange in an abutting relation to prevent detachment of the bottom portion from the top portion while disposed in the outwardly extending locking orientation. The apparatus may include a biasing mechanism structured to normally dispose and maintain the locking member in the outwardly extending locking orientation. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247834 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ANIMAL'S EGRESS FROM A SECURE ENCLOSURE - A system for controlling escape of pets during emergency, such as a fire, smoke, gas or odor emission, includes a passageway from the inside of the enclosure to the outside thereof. The passageway is normally closed by a door and an apparatus is provided for enabling opening of such door during emergency. A pre-recorded message urges the pet or pets to the open passageway only when the alarm device annunciating such emergency is intermittently disabled. A control apparatus is also provided for enabling passage of the pet or pets through the passageway and annunciates location of the pet or pets with respect to interior or exterior of the enclosure. A method is disclosed for remote operation of the controlled pet door to enhance safety of the pet owner attempting to enter residential dwelling. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247835 | Microbiocidal Control in the Processing of Meat-Producing Four-Legged Animals - Methods of processing four-legged animals are described. The methods comprise contacting exterior surfaces of the live animal at least once when the animal is en route to being slaughtered but before it is killed by exsanguination, with a microbiocidal solution. The microbiocidal solution is comprised of: water having a bromine residual derived from (a) (i) at least one bromine source, (ii) at least one alkali metal base, and/or at least one alkaline earth metal base, and (iii) at least one halogen stabilizer; (b) (i) ammonium bromide, and/or at least one alkali metal bromide, and/or at least one alkaline earth metal bromide, and (ii) at least one alkali metal hypohalite and/or at least one alkaline earth metal hypohalite; or (c) a mixture or combination of any one or more of (a) and/or (b); the bromine residual in each of (a), (b), and (c) sufficient to provide microbiocidal activity. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247836 | PET CHEW TOY PRODUCT - A pet toy product comprising at least one edible treat and a body member in the form of a ring surrounding the edible treat, with the body member having opposing sides and a body member aperture. The edible treat is receivable into the body member aperture from either side of the body member, and connected to the body member within the body member aperture by a releaseable mechanical connection formed between the edible treat and the body member. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247837 | COLLAR APPARATUS FOR ANIMAL TRAINING WITH LENGTH ADJUSTABLE LEASH - Disclosed is a collar apparatus for animal training with a length adjustable leash. The collar apparatus applies a vibration or an electrical stimulation to an animal while automatically adjusting a length of a leash connected to an animal's body. Accordingly, it is possible to train the animal to desirably act by applying the electrical stimulation or the vibration to the animal through adjusting the length of the leash connected to the animal's body when the animal acts with undesirable behavior. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247838 | SELF-CONTAINING, RETRACTABLE LEASH AND COLLAR/HARNESS ASSEMBLY - A retractable leash and collar/harness assembly. The assembly includes a hub that contains a spring member and leash line coiled and enclosed within the hub. The spring member and leash line remain in constant communication with each other. The hub contains an aperture through which the leash line can flow. Extending outwardly from the hub are snap buckles, one of which is structured to have a channel formed therein. The leash line can flow through the channel to a handle, which is contained within a pouch formed on the attached collar. When the leash is pulled, the handle separates from the pouch, followed by the leash line. Thus, when in use, the leash line follows a path of travel from the hub, through the snap buckle, through the pouch and into the external environment. In an alternative embodiment, the current invention may be a leash and harness assembly. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247839 | Lungie pet leash - The Liquid Nitrogen Cooling System utilizes a continuously recharged, closed-loop system to: generate electricity; charge and pressurize hydraulic bypass and operational equipment; and, provide emergency cooling. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247840 | PRESSURE-APPLYING GARMENT FOR ANIMALS - A garment to reduce an animal's anxiety, fearfulness, overexcitement, or a combination thereof. The garment may include a central portion, flaps extending from opposite sides of the central portion, and, in some cases, a cinching member that extends from a central area of the central portion. The flaps may be fastened together around the chest and stomach of the animal, and the cinching member may be fastened to the central portion or one or more flaps to tighten the garment further, applying pressure to reduce anxiety, fearfulness, or over-excitement. Straps may be provided to secure the garment to the animal's neck. One material that may be used in making the garment is a fabric made of 55% cotton, 35% polyester, and 10% spandex. The animal may generally be any animal with four legs, for example, a dog or cat, or two arms and two legs, for example, a monkey. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247841 | Glow in the dark locator - A collar has an elongated strap attached to a buckle for releasably connecting the collar to a pet animal or human. A tubular plastic body with phosphorescent material located within the body is located around the strap. The phosphorescent material when subjected to natural or artificial light emits light in dark environments. A modification of the collar has a strip of light reflective material attached to a plastic body with phosphorescent material incorporated therein. The light reflective material has a prismatic shaped surface for reflecting light and radiating luminescent light emitted by the phosphorescent material. A buckle and loop are concurrently joined to the plastic body during the molding process of the plastic body. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247842 | Oil-Fired Frac Water Heater - The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior art mobile oil field heat exchange systems by providing an oil-fired heat exchange system. The present invention is a self-contained unit which is easily transported to remote locations. The present invention includes a single-pass tubular coil heat exchanger contained within a closed-bottom firebox having a forced-air combustion and cooling system. The rig also includes integral fuel tanks, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for operating the rig at remote operations in all weather environments. In a preferred embodiment, the oil-fired heat exchanger system is used to heat water on-the-fly (i.e., directly from the supply source to the well head) to complete hydraulic fracturing operations. The present invention also includes systems for regulating and adjusting the fuel/air mixture within the firebox to maximize the combustion efficiency. The system includes a novel hood opening mechanism attached to the exhaust stack of the firebox. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247843 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VENTING A WATER HEATER - Systems and methods for venting a water heater are disclosed. The system includes a water heater, a blower, a draft hood, and a thermal switch. The blower has a blower inlet positioned to receive combustion gas from the water heater and a blower outlet positioned to exhaust combustion gas. The draft hood defines a passageway positioned to receive combustion gas from the blower outlet. The draft hood defines a relief opening to allow gas to enter into or exit from the passageway of the draft hood. The thermal switch detects a blockage in the passageway of the draft hood and deactivates the water heater when a blockage is indicated. A method for venting a water heater includes blowing exhaust gas outward through a blower outlet of the water heater, and receiving the exhaust gas blown through the outlet with a draft hood positioned on top of the blower outlet. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247844 | LOW NOX BURNER FOR A WATER HEATER - A method of assembling multiple low NO | 2013-09-26 |
20130247845 | HEAT RECOVERY AND UTILIZATION SYSTEM - This invention provides a heat recovery and utilization system for efficiently utilizing heat recovered from boiler exhaust gas with a heat recovery unit without any complicated equipment or high operation costs. The heat recovery and utilization system includes: a boiler for electricity generation; a heat recovery unit for recovering heat from exhaust gas of the boiler; a heat exchanger for using heat recovered with the heat recovery unit as heat source for equipment other than for electricity generation; a heat accumulator for accumulating heat source for the equipment other than for electricity generation; and a heat medium circulation line in which heat medium circulates between the heat recovery unit and the heat exchanger to exchange the heat recovered with the heat recovery unit with the heat exchanger. Upon startup of the system, the heat exchanger preheats the heat recovery unit with heat source accumulated in the heat accumulator. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247846 | MACROAPPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION AND TREATMENT OF GAS OBTAINED FROM MINERAL COAL - A plant and a method for the production of energy from coal CM. In the plant, a macroapparatus comprises: an updraft gasifier, a dedusting unit; an evaporative cooler; a scrubber; and a humidifier. The cooler and the scrubber each comprise means for spraying an aqueous mixture into the gas, a basin for storing a quantity of condensed aqueous mixture, a recirculation circuit for removing the aqueous mixture from the basin and supplying it to the spraying means, and a bleed for removing the condensed pollutants and conveying them to the gasifier. The scrubber also comprises a heat exchanger along the recirculation circuit. The humidifier comprises: means for spraying into an oxygenated gas the aqueous mixture drawn from the cooler basin; a line for supplying the wet oxygenated gas to the gasifier. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247847 | COOLING DEVICE FOR ENGINE - A cooling device | 2013-09-26 |
20130247848 | ENGINE COOLING APPARATUS - A cooling apparatus is equipped with a cylinder block in which is provided and a cylinder head in which is provided. The first causes cooling water to flow through an exhaust-side portion of the cylinder block. Further, the first causes the cooling water to flow through an exhaust-side portion of the cylinder head including a predetermined region around a spark plug. The second is incorporated into a second circulation path different from a first circulation path into which the first is incorporated. The second causes the cooling water to flow through an intake-side portion of the cylinder block. Further, the second causes the cooling water to flow through an intake-side portion of the cylinder head. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247849 | SHUNT PULSATION TRAP FOR POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT (PD) INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES (ICE) - A shunt pulsation trap for a positive displacement (PD) internal combustion engine (ICE) reduces pulsation, noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), and overall size of the exhaust system and improves cycle (fuel) efficiency. Generally, a shunt pulsation trap for a PD-ICE is configured to trap and attenuate gas pulsations before discharge to engine outlet and comprises a chamber (trap volume) adjacent to the PD-ICE cavity, therein housed various pulsation dampening means or pulsation containment means, at least one relief port (trap inlet) branching off from the PD-ICE cavity into the pulsation trap chamber and a feedback region (trap outlet) communicating with the PD-ICE outlet. The associated principles, methods and embodiments are disclosed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247850 | CONTROL UNIT FOR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MECHANISM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MECHANISM - A control unit for a variable valve timing mechanism for changing a cam phase by an electric actuator determines an influence on the operation of the variable valve timing mechanism based on the engine operating conditions. Then, based on the determination result, the control unit reduces the operation amount of the electric actuator in a predetermined range of the rotation angle of a camshaft. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247851 | VARIABLE VALVE TRAIN FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A variable lift valve train for an internal combustion engine, including a pivoted lever with a transmission surface on one end, a counter running surface in a central region and, on a further end, a support element and a contact element, the transmission surface has a zero lift path and, adjoining the zero lift path in lever pivoting direction, a lift path, the transmission surface being in contact with a valve opener, the counter running surface being loaded by at least one lift cam, the support element being guided on a lever guide section, the contact element, for adjusting a valve lift being loaded by an adjusting device in direction of the lever guide section, and the valve train including directly in a region of the pivoted lever, an effective and optionally additionally actuable element for creating an additional valve lift during a base circle phase of the lift cam. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247852 | CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER - A camshaft adjuster ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130247853 | CONTROL UNIT FOR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MECHANISM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MECHANISM - A control unit for a variable valve timing mechanism for changing a cam phase by an actuator corrects the operation amount of the actuator immediately after an engine is started based on at least an engine rotation angle and a cam phase angle in an engine stop state. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247854 | HYBRID INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND AIR MOTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A hybrid internal combustion engine and air motor system is provided and includes at least one chamber having a drivable member and at least one intake valve and at least one exhaust valve, and a reservoir connected to the chamber through at least one of the intake valve and the exhaust valve. The system further comprises a computer configured to calculate air compressor efficiency during an air compressor mode of operation and select an intake and exhaust valve opening and closing timing sequence for maximizing air compressor efficiency and/or a computer configured to calculate air motor efficiency during an air motor mode of operation and select an intake and exhaust valve opening and closing timing sequence for maximizing air motor efficiency. A method for selecting an intake and exhaust valve opening and closing timing sequence for maximizing air compressor efficiency and/or for selecting an intake and exhaust valve opening and closing timing sequence for maximizing air motor efficiency is also disclosed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247855 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL DEVICE - A valve timing control device that enables simplification of the manufacturing process and reduction of the number of parts while suppressing deformation of a driven rotary element. The valve timing control device includes a driving rotary element, a driven rotary element, a plurality of partitions each for dividing a fluid pressure chamber into a regarded angle chamber and an advanced angle chamber, and a connecting element for connecting the driven rotary element to a camshaft. The connecting element includes a press fitting portion having a plurality of fitting segments configured to fit to an inner circumference of a recess of the driven rotary element. At least one of centerlines of the fitting segments extending in a radial direction does not overlap any of the partitions. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247856 | FUEL COMPOSITION AND ITS USE - A fuel composition is provided that contains a major amount of a mixture of hydrocarbons in the gasoline boiling range and a minor amount of and (b) a minor amount of alpha-terpinene. Embodiments of the fuel composition increase the sensitivity of the fuel without significantly altering the octane number. Fuel sensitivity is increased by increasing the delta between RON and MON. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247857 | ENGINE START CONTROL SYSTEM - When an ECM activates as powered from a generator, a decision unit determines occurrence of instantaneous interruption and reactivation of the ECM, if engine speed detected by an engine speed sensor immediately after activation of the ECM is found to be not smaller than a predetermined number of rotation Y. When occurrence of the instantaneous interruption and reactivation is actually determined, the ECM terminates operation of the engine. On the other hand, if occurrence of the instantaneous interruption and reactivation is not determined, the ECM detects, using a maximum value detection unit, a maximum value of pressure in the intake pipe detected by a pressure sensor, within a predetermined range of crank angle after activation of the ECM, stores the maximum value into a memory for later use as the atmospheric pressure, and uses it for control of fuel injection by an injector. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247858 | STARTING METHOD AND STARTING DEVICE FOR STARTING A COMBUSTION ENGINE AND/OR DRIVING A VEHICLE - A combustion engine can be started by means of a starting device. During the starting operation attendant with the starting device driving the vehicle this drive is also effected by energizing a clutch which connects the combustion engine via a transmission to the wheels L of the vehicle. By utilizing the starting device for the starting operation also for meanwhile driving the vehicle and/or accelerating same, a faster and/or more gradual drive/acceleration of the vehicle is realized. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247859 | AIR INTAKE DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A VEHICLE - An air intake device for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle is provided. The air intake device includes a cylinder head of a cylinder, an inlet port, which is connected to the cylinder head, and a guiding system. The guiding system includes a separating wall element that divides at least one portion of the inlet port with respect to the cylinder head into a first upper part port and second lower part port. The guiding system has a flap element for opening and closing the first upper part port. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247860 | RECOIL STARTER - To provide a recoil starter which is provided with a ratchet member smoothly sliding on an inner peripheral surface of a drive pulley and capable of being manufactured at a low cost. A recoil starter is provided with a circular cross section ratchet member rotatably mounted on a shaft hole. The ratchet member is configured by: a rotary shaft portion inserted into the shaft hole; an arm portion bent at a substantially right angle and extending from the rotary shaft portion; and a distal end portion bent parallel to the rotary shaft portion and extending from the arm portion. The ratchet member rotates upon rotation of a rope reel in an engine start direction, engages with a drive pulley by the rotation, and transmits torque of the rope reel to the drive pulley. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247861 | EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE - A valve that constitutes part of an exhaust gas recirculation valve is connected to a shaft, such that the valve is rotatable together with the shaft in the interior of a main body. An outer peripheral surface of the valve is formed in a substantial spherical shape, the axis (center of curvature) of the valve and the axis of the shaft being arranged eccentrically by a predetermined distance along a flow direction of the exhaust gas. In addition, a percentage between the eccentric distance between the center of curvature of the valve and the axis of the shaft, and the diameter of a gas inlet port of the main body into which the exhaust gas flows is 5.5% or greater. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247862 | GRILLE SHUTTER OPENING/CLOSING CONTROL DEVICE - A shutter opening/closing control device is proposed which can reduce an operation noise of the shutter without increasing the manufacturing cost. The shutter opening/closing control device includes a grille shutter for opening and closing a grille opening which introduces the outside air into the engine compartment, a shutter opening and closing operating portion having a drive source for operating the shutter to be open or to be closed, a closing operation judging portion for judging whether or not the grille shutter is operated in a closing direction based on the vehicle information and a drive source torque controlling portion for controlling the drive source of the shutter opening/closing operating portion to operate the grille shutter first by a high torque and thereafter by a low torque which is lower than the high torque when the grille shutter is judged to be operated in the closing direction by the closing operation judging portion. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247863 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CERAMIC POWDERS IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF CARBON, POWDERS THUS OBTAINED AND THEIR USE - A method for preparing ceramic powders in the presence of a carbon powder including a step which consists in homogenizing a mixture of particles capable of resulting in a ceramic by heat treatment. Said method can be carried out in the presence of an accelerated solvent and provides, at reduced energy consumption, carbon-coated ceramic powders and then ceramics. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247864 | COMPACT TRANSMISSION FLUID HEATER - A transmission fluid heater for a motor vehicle includes a fluid pan mounted on the transmission for storing a supply of transmission fluid. The fluid pan has an inner chamber storing the transmission fluid, and an outer chamber surrounding the inner chamber. An inlet to the outer chamber communicates with a source of engine exhaust gas and an outlet from the outer chamber exhausts the exhaust gas. An inlet valve opens and shuts the communication of engine exhaust gas to the inlet. A plurality of heat exchanger fins enhancing the transfer of heat from the engine exhaust gas within the outer chamber to the transmission fluid is stored within the inner chamber. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247865 | SILENCER FOR EXHAUST SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a silencer for exhaust systems of motor vehicles with an internal combustion engine. The silencer includes an exhaust gas flow pipe for guiding exhaust gas with an exhaust gas inlet opening, an exhaust gas outlet opening having a flow connection to the exhaust gas inlet opening, and a longitudinal center axis. It furthermore has at least one actuable adjustment body for influencing the flow of the exhaust gas in the exhaust gas flow gas pipe, the at least one adjustment body being arranged downstream of the exhaust gas inlet opening. Moreover, the silencer includes at least one bypass channel, which has a flow connection to the exhaust gas flow pipe, runs past the at least one adjustment body and has an exhaust gas outlet opening. | 2013-09-26 |
20130247866 | PORT FOR ROTARY INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A Wankel engine with a peripheral wall of the stator body including a non-circular opening formed therethrough and defining at least part of a port. The opening has a perimeter defined by a first edge and remaining edges, with the remaining edges being located downstream of the first edge with respect to a direction of rotation of the rotor. The remaining edges extend non parallel to a longitudinal axis of the apex seals. | 2013-09-26 |