| 40th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
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| 20080236341 | POWDERED METAL MULTI-LOBULAR TOOLING AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A tool made of powdered metal, such as a modified T15 HSS in powdered form, and having a multi-lobular end profile for punching multi-lobular recesses into workpieces, such as into the heads of fasteners. The tool is homogenous and contains only carbides which are relatively small, such as in the 1-4 micron range. Also provided is a method of fabricating such a tool. The method requires that a powdered metal bar is cut and then the cut piece is worked to provide the multi-lobular tool. The final part is theoretically 100% dense, as opposed to being only 95-98% dense as in metal injection molded parts. In use, the final part, due to how it is fabricated, has increased column strength and increased impact resistance. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236342 | PNEUMATIC TAPPET ADJUSTMENT TOOL - A tool for adjusting the tappet clearance in the valve actuation system of an internal combustion engine includes a screw adjustment portion that is driven by a pneumatic powered screw driver. The pneumatic power to the screw driver is regulated to cause the screw driver to position the screw so that the desired biasing force is present. The screw driver bit passes through the head portion of a torque limiting wrench which is used to loosen and tighten the jam nut that secures the tappet adjustment screw. The tool also has a pneumatic driven gripping mechanism to hold the screw driver bit in position and prevent inadvertent displacement of the tappet adjustment screw while the jam nut is tightened. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236343 | Bi-directional screwdriver with ratchet driving head - A bi-directional screwdriver with a ratchet driving head comprises: a dynamic driving unit having a handle at one end thereof and a driving portion at an upper end thereof; a driving switch being protruded out from a lateral side of the handle; a hollow resisting portion being installed at a front end of the driving portion; an inner periphery of the resisting portion having axial teeth; an annular sheet enclosing an outer periphery of the resisting portion; a via hole being formed on the annular sheet; and a connecting unit having one end being installed with a rectangular engaging portion for receiving a sleeve; the connecting unit being detachably connected to the engaging portion; another end of the connecting unit being formed with a ratchet portion; the connecting unit being formed with an axial hole; and a plurality of threads being formed on a rear inner periphery of the connecting unit. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236344 | MULTIPURPOSE SELF-ADJUSTING LOCKING PLIERS AND CLAW HAMMER COMBINATION - A multipurpose self-adjusting locking pliers and claw hammer combination is disclosed that includes a self-adjusting locking pliers unit including an upper jaw, a pivotal lower jaw, a stationary handle having a rear adjustment member, and a pivotal trigger handle having a release lever; and a hammer unit including a head downwardly projecting from the lower jaw and a claw upwardly rearward projecting from the upper jaw. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236345 | Interengaged multiple-drip set of pliers - The interengaged multiple-grip set of pliers comprises an interengaging arm, an interengaged arm, and an articulation joint, one arm comprising an elongate opening which is provided with first engagement means having a pitch p, the joint being arranged on the other arm and having second engagement means, the joint being axially movable between a first position blocking any translation between the arms, and a second axial position allowing translation. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236346 | UNIVERSAL PRIMARY LOCKING TOOL - A primary locking tool for use with first and second primary drive assemblies. The first primary drive assembly includes a first drive sprocket and a first input sprocket a first distance from one another. The second primary drive assembly includes a second drive sprocket and a second input sprocket a second distance from one another. The second distance is greater than the first distance. The primary locking tool includes a first side portion having a drive jaw configured to engage the first and second drive sprockets. A second side portion includes an input jaw configured to engage the first and second input sprockets. The first and second side portions are coupled together for movement between a retracted position and an extended position that engage and resist rotation of the first drive sprocket and first input sprocket and the second drive sprocket and second input sprocket, respectively. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236347 | Swinging circular saw with lateral movement - A cutting device may include a base for supporting a material, such as wood, to be cut. A blade may be joined to an arm that swings about a pivot located above a cutting area. The blade may be allowed to move in a lateral direction through an arcuate path toward the user to cut the material. A biasing force may be applied to the arm to pull the arm to a retracted position off of the cutting area. A motor for driving the blade may be located on the arm above the blade such that the cutting area may remain visible to allow precise cutting. An abutment may be provided for aligning the material to be cut. A gap may be provided in the abutment to allow the blade to pass therethrough. Measuring indicia may be placed on opposing sides of the gap to facilitate measuring and cutting the material. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236348 | Method for cutting PCB - An exemplary method for cutting a first printed circuit board (PCB) into a plurality of second PCBs, the method includes: providing a plurality of first dimension parameters of the first PCB; providing a plurality of second dimension parameters and an interval parameter of the second PCB; performing a process for selecting a best calculating mode and a corresponding cutting parameter according to the first dimension parameters, the second dimension parameters, and the interval parameter; calculating coordinate parameters of each second PCB; and cutting the first PCB into the plurality of second PCBs. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236349 | Trim device for a lamination assembly - A trim device for a lamination apparatus is provided. The lamination apparatus provides a cellulous based panel with at least one polymeric layer. The trim device includes a housing and a material removal apparatus at least partially disposed within the housing. The trim device also includes a pressure source in communication with the material removal apparatus. The pressure source is adapted to provide a pressure differential to the cellulous based panel having a waste section. The pressure differential positions the waste section into communication with the material removal apparatus so that the waste section is removed from the cellulous based panel during operation of the trim device. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236350 | METALLIC WORKPIECE HAVING PUNCHED HOLES AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An exemplary method for making a metallic workpiece includes: (a) providing a metallic sheet and a punching machine, wherein the metallic sheet comprises a curved portion and a plurality of predetermined punching areas; the punching machine comprises a die set, a lifter, at least one punch blade; (b) placing the metallic sheet on the die set; (c) adjusting a position of the metallic sheet for making a longitudinal center axis of the punch blade perpendicular to a plane tangential to a center of the predetermined punching areas; (d) applying the lifter to press down, and the punch blade punching one of the predetermined punching areas out of the metallic sheet; and (e) repeating steps (c) and (d) appropriately in turn to form a plurality of punched holes in the curved portion of the metallic sheet. The metallic workpiece made by the present method is also provided. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236351 | Punching device, conveying device, finishing device, and image forming apparatus - A punching device includes a detecting unit, a punching unit, a moving unit, a storage unit, and a controlling unit. The detecting unit detects a lateral edge position of a recording medium to obtain edge position data. When the edge position data does not indicate an error value, the edge position data is stored in the storage unit as reference data. The controlling unit determines, when the edge position data indicates an error value, a movement amount of the punching unit based on reference data previously obtained and stored in the storage unit. The moving unit moves the punching unit by the movement amount in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the recording medium. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236352 | APPARATUS FOR CUTTING SERIES OF MEDICINE PACKETS - An apparatus for cutting a series of medicine packets discharged from an automatic medicine packaging machine into individual doses to automatically load the cut medicine packets on a loading device is disclosed. The apparatus includes a feeding device for feeding the series of medicine packets from the upper side of a main body to a stepped part at the other side of the main body, a cutting device for cutting the series of medicine packets by one medicine packet at the stepped part, a loading device for loading the medicine packets, cut by the cutting device and dropped to the stepped part, by a predetermined number, and a controller including a position sensor for detecting a position of the hole in the medicine packet and controlling the feeding device and the cutting device based on the position information of the hole of the medicine packets inputted from the position sensor. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236353 | Hole punch - A hole punch includes a base and a lever system to actuate a punch. The lever system includes a first lever having an end pivotally connected to the first end of the base and a second lever having an end pivotally connected to the second end of the base. Actuation of a free end of the second lever causes the first lever to move. In one embodiment, a lock is operatively coupled to the lever system and engages the first and second levers to hold the levers in a stowed position. In another embodiment, the hole punch includes a third lever having a first end operatively coupled to the first lever and a second end operatively coupled to the second lever. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236354 | UNIVERSAL CUTTING ASSEMBLY FOR CUTTING MACHINES OF SHEET MATERIAL - Universal cutting assembly for rotary shear, pressure or blade cutting machines of different sheet materials, of the type comprising a fixed, upper support body (T), a disc-holder unit (U) connected to said support body so as to be able to rotate by at least 180° along a vertical axis, a support flange (F) for a cutting disc (D) housed in the disc-holder unit (U). Flange (F) is subject to a perpendicular displacement to the cutting surface for moving disc (D) closer to/away from the cutting area, driven by the action of a pressurised fluid on first piston means ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236355 | Fences for table saws
- Table saw fence systems adapted to be operatively positioned on a table saw to guide movement of a work piece on the table saw are disclosed. In some embodiments, the fence system includes a bracket adapted to be secured to the table saw and a guide rail adapted to be secured to the bracket. The bracket holds the guide rail a distance away from the table saw to define a channel between the guide rail and the table saw, and a portion of a fence fits into the channel. The position of the guide rail on the bracket is adjustable to minimize rocking of the fence as it slides along the guide rail. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236356 | PUNCHING DEVICE - A punching device comprises a pushing pole, an adjusting portion, a supporting portion, and a spring. The pushing pole comprises a first threaded end and a second threaded end. The adjusting portion defines a screw hole therein, through which the adjusting portion is fixed to the first end of the pushing pole. The supporting portion is located on the pushing pole, with the pushing pole passing through a through hole in the supporting portion. The spring is disposed around the pushing pole, with two ends respectively abutting against the adjusting portion and the supporting portion. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236357 | HOLE-PIERCING PUNCH - The pivoting shaft of a handle member has an axial center position in a support platform that is substantially fixed, and the position with respect to the handle member is to be displaceable. Furthermore, as for a support shaft, the position in the handle member is fixed, and the axial center of the pivoting shaft is positioned near a perpendicular bisector of a segment connecting both ends of a support shaft-guiding hole. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236358 | Catheter trimmer - A catheter trimmer including a blade housing including a catheter insertion guide that guides a tip of a catheter along a side of the blade housing at an oblique angle relative to the side of the blade housing, and a blade disposed within the blade housing and pivotable about an axis perpendicular to the side of the blade housing, the blade having a pre-trimming position in which the blade is pivoted upwards to allow a catheter to be inserted into the catheter insertion guide, and a trimming position in which the blade is pivoted downwards through the catheter insertion guide to trim the catheter to the oblique angle. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236359 | MACHINE TOOL HAVING A C-SHAPED FRAME - A machine tool includes a machine frame, a worktable, and a spindle unit. The worktable is movable on the machine frame along a first horizontal direction, a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, and a vertical direction. The spindle unit is movable on the machine frame along the vertical direction. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236360 | Cover for stringed instruments | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236361 | String for musical instrument and method for manufacturing the same - A string for a musical instrument of this invention includes a core and a winding wound around the core to have a wound string structure. The winding has a winding body, and a coating film formed on the winding body. The coating film includes a vinyl resin and aminotriazole. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236362 | Keyboard Apparatus for Electronic Musical Instrument - A keyboard apparatus for an electronic musical instrument, in which hammers each have increased rigidity without being excessively increased in the mass thereof. The hammers are provided to respectively correspond to keys, and each comprised of a resin hammer base and a metal pipe member which has a circular outer cross-sectional shape and has a fixed end thereof formed at its tip with a flat modified cross-sectional portion which closes an opening at the tip of the fixed end. When the hammer base is injection molded, the fixed end of the pipe member is fixed to a pipe-fixing portion of the hammer base by means of outsert molding. The modified cross-sectional portion of the fixed end achieves a whirl-stop function relative to the pipe-fixing portion. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236363 | MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CAPABLE OF PRODUCING AFTER-TONES AND AUTOMATIC PLAYING SYSTEM - An automatic player musical instrument includes an acoustic piano and an electronic system for selectively producing acoustic tones and electronic tones as regular tones equivalent to the tones to be produced for the keys moved toward the end positions and after-tones equivalent to the tones to be produced for the keys moved toward the rest positions, and a controller of the electronic system makes the acoustic piano and an electronic tone generating system produce the after-tones alone or together with the regular tones depending upon user's instruction so that the users can perform or reproduce music tunes in various renditions such as, for example, tremolo, syncopation and vibrato. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236364 | Tone processing apparatus and method - For at least one music piece, a storage section stores tone data of each of a plurality of fragments segmented from the music piece and stores a first descriptor indicative of a musical character of each of the fragments in association with the fragment. Descriptor generation section receives input data based on operation by a user and generates a second descriptor, indicative of a musical character, on the basis of the received input data. Determination section determines similarity between the second descriptor and the first descriptor of each of the fragments. Selection section selects the tone data of at least one fragment on the basis of a result of the similarity determination by the determination section. On the basis of the tone data of the selected at least one fragment, a data generation section generates tone data to be outputted. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236365 | Audio Signal Processing Apparatus - An audio signal processing apparatus has a plurality of nodes which include a node in operation and a node on standby for redundancy. Both the node in operation and the node on standby execute the same signal processing on input same audio signals in accordance with supplied same control signals, respectively. Only the node in operation is permitted to output the frame in which the processed audio signals are contained, and the node on standby is prohibited from outputting the frame to the audio bus. In response to a switch instruction, in a sampling cycle, the node in operation turns to be on standby and the node on standby turns to be in operation. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236366 | Melody Encoding and Searching System - An input sequence of musical notes is converted to a melodic contour by detecting note interval changes, e.g., in semitones, between consecutive musical notes in the sequence and mapping the detected note interval changes to corresponding change codes in a defined set of change codes, which have non-uniform step sizes for quantizing note interval changes. Correspondingly, a system, such as a local and/or a remote computer system system (e.g., a web-based melody search server) compares input melodic contours with a database of stored melodic contours to determine matching information, which can be provided to the users that generated the input sequences of musical notes. The system may be configured to search computer networks to identify audio files for representation in the database of stored melodic contours. Further, an embodiment provides for a graphical keyboard for entry of musical note sequences and/or provides for receiving such sequences through a MIDI port. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236367 | MUSICAL PIECE EXTRACTION PROGRAM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a musical piece extraction program stored in a computer-readable storage medium, the program causing a computer to perform a process including the steps of, detecting a musical piece likeliness of each of pieces of processing-unit data that constitute input audio data, based on a result of the detection of the musical piece likeliness, identifying a musical piece candidate section within the audio data, based on the musical piece candidate section and musical piece information acquired from an external server, determining a musical piece section within the audio data, and recording the musical piece information onto a recording medium so as to be associated with the musical piece section. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236368 | RECORDING OR PLAYBACK APPARATUS AND MUSICAL PIECE DETECTING APPARATUS - Provided is a recording or playback apparatus capable of separating a musical piece from an audio including the musical piece and a speech through a simple arithmetic process. A cut point detector detects, as a cut point, a time point at which an audio signal level or an amount of change in the audio signal level is not lower than a predetermined value. A frequency characteristic amount calculator calculates a characteristic amount in a frequency area of the audio signal only at each cut point and in its proximity. A cut point judging unit judges an attribute of the cut point on a basis of the calculated characteristic amount of the frequency. A music section detector detects a start and end points of each music section on a basis of the attribute and an interval between sampling points. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236369 | PERFORMANCE APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREFOR - A performance apparatus capable of reproducing performance data having a desired tempo, even if performance data having the desired tempo is not present in a play list. In a search, a main point value indicated in each of meta data in music information files respectively corresponding to pieces of music registered in the play list is compared with a target tempo value. If the main point value falls within a range in which main point does not vary more than plus or minus 3% from the target tempo value, the music whose main point value is currently compared with the target tempo value is determined as intended music. If the intended music is not present in the play list, music data having the target tempo is automatically produced and reproduced. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236370 | PERFORMANCE APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREFOR - A performance apparatus capable of reproducing music pieces while making changeover between the music pieces without disturbing the rhythm of exercise, dance, or the like performed by a user to the rhythm of music. A beat position is acquired that will appear in a preceding performance data for the first time after a preparatory time required for changing the reproduction of the preceding music piece to the reproduction of a subsequent music piece elapses from when a music selection instruction is given. The reproduction of the subsequent music piece is started at the same time when the music is reproduced up to the acquired beat position. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236371 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MUSIC DATA REPETITION FUNCTIONALITY - Systems and methods applicable, for example, in music data repetition functionality. Timbral feature calculation and/or pitch feature calculation might, for instance, be performed. One or more self matrices might, for example, be calculated. A combined matrix might, for instance, be created. One or more music data repetition candidates might, for example, be selected. Candidate refinement might, for instance, be performed. A final choice for the music data repetition corresponding to the music data might, for example, be determined. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236372 | AUDIO SYSTEM, SIGNAL PRODUCING APPARATUS AND SOUND PRODUCING APPARATUS - An audio player is connected to an automatic playing musical instrument, and command files and audio data files are prepared in the file format defined in the Red Book in the audio player, although the time data are stored in the time data fields of the longitudinal time codes, the user's data fields are available for commands to the automatic player and identification of a music data file; when a user instructs the audio player to control the automatic player for a solo performance, a quasi audio signal is produced from the command data for the solo performance; when a user instructs to a performance in collaboration with the automatic player, the audio signal, which expresses the pieces of audio data and a music data file, is supplied to the automatic player so as to reproduce the music tune through the acoustic tones and electric tones. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236373 | Electric String Instruments and Amplifiers - Marching band string instruments and wearable string instruments are described that include a stiff waist band to prevent excessive side to side movement during use, while providing easy doff and don of the string instrument. String instruments also are provided with adjustable chest braces to allow accommodation for different player sizes and for minimization of back strain when playing the electric string instrument for extended time periods. Electric string instruments optionally have soft material interposed between bridge feet and a string instrument body, to allow a more resonant sound detection from a pickup located between the bridge feet and the body. Other advances include generation of a stereo signal from bridge vibrations, and electronic processing of sound that enhances the electric string instrument playing and learning experience. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236374 | Instrument having capacitance sense inputs in lieu of string inputs - An electronic system can generate music related data based on capacitive sensed inputs. The system can include a plurality of capacitance sensor inputs for receiving connection to a plurality of capacitance sensors. At least one activation input can be included for receiving at least one activation signal generated in response to a physical action on the system. A control section can be coupled to the capacitive sensor inputs and the at least one activation input, the control section including at least one processor for sensing the capacitance at each capacitive sense input and generating sense position information therefrom. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236375 | Apparatus for blast suppression - An apparatus for blast suppression involves forming a foam barrier in proximity to a bomb or other suspicious device. The foam is maintained in position by a containment structure which is inflated and kept in an inflated state by the foam used to form such barrier. Various containment structures are disclosed for suppression of compression waves and combustion effects caused by an explosive event. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236376 | Apparatus and Method for Clearing Land Mines - A method and an apparatus for clearing land mines includes a mine detonator, a unmanned propulsion device and a rake member-electromagnet combination. The mine detonator includes a roller assembly, which is connected to and propelled by a prime mover of the unmanned propulsion unit. The mine detonator additionally may include a segmented column of weights that function to exert ground pressure to detonate hidden land mines. The rake member-electromagnet combination includes a rake member to turn up soil as the device advances in a minefield, and a magnetic member to pick up surface or sub-surface metal on the minefield. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236377 | Tactical Utility Pole System and Method of Use Thereof - A tactical utility pole system for use by law enforcement is described. Embodiments of the system are user configurable depending on a particular tactical need. Variations are described for breaching a locked door, breaching a closed window and delivering and nearly instantaneously detonating a distraction within the associated structure, breaching a closed window and delivering a stream of OC or other chemical spray within the associated structure, and breaching a closed window and delivering a chemical grenade within the structure. Other variations are also contemplated. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236378 | AFFIXABLE ARMOR TILES - Affixable armor that can be used to provide additional protection for a surface is described. The affixable armor includes polygonal ceramic tiles that can be attached directly to a surface, or first attached to a carrier sheet which is then attached to a surface. A visco-elastic polymer can be used to help absorb projectile impact. The ceramic tiles include a substantially conical or pyramidal deflecting front surface to provide additional protection. The ceramic tiles can be placed so that they are spaced to provide a gap with a width that is less than the diameter of an expected ballistic threat in order to provide additional projection. The affixable armor can be configured for rapid removal and replacement, or it may be permanently affixed to the surface. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236379 | SELF-POWERED IMPULSE AVERAGING RECOIL OPERATED MACHINE GUN WITH A ROTARY LOCK BOLT DRIVEN BY BIMODAL CAMS - A weapon system is provided with a rotary lock bolt driven by a bimodal cam way. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236380 | Firearm with a Pressure Accumulator - The firearm with pressure accumulator ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236381 | POSITIONING CONTROL MECHANISM FOR DOUBLE-ACTING AIR CYLINDER - Between an air source and first and second pressure chambers of a double-acting main cylinder having a length measurement sensor for measuring an acting position of a piston, a first supply solenoid valve and a second supply solenoid valve are connected, respectively, while between the first and second pressure chambers and the atmosphere, a first exhaust solenoid valve and a second exhaust solenoid valve are connected, respectively. When a target acting position of the piston is inputted into a controller, the controller moves the piston to the target acting position so that a position measured by the length measurement sensor agrees with the target position by on-off controlling the solenoid valves. Upon reaching the target position, the piston is stopped and held in the stopped state by confining air within the pressure chambers. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236382 | ACTUATOR SERVO-CONTROL MONITORING METHOD AND DEVICE - An actuator displacement servo-control for aircraft flight controls is assisted by a hydraulic circuit, configured to deliver a hydraulic failure indication. The servo-control is generated from an actuator position indication and a position set-point indication computed by a computation unit. An alarm phase is opened on detection of a servo-control operating error and is kept open as long as the error is present. During the alarm phase it is determined whether the actuator is in blocked or divergent states. If blocked, it is determined whether the duration of the alarm phase exceeds a value T | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236383 | POSITIONING CONTROL MECHANISM FOR SINGLE-ACTING AIR CYLINDER - An electromagnetic operation-type automatic pressure-adjusting valve outputting an air pressure corresponding to an amount of electric power is connected in an air flow path connecting a pressure chamber of a single-acting main cylinder and an air source. A controller is configured to obtain a relationship between a position of a piston and an air pressure from a relationship between the position of the piston of the main cylinder and a spring force of a return spring, and a relationship between the air pressure supplied to the pressure chamber and an acting force applied to the piston by the air pressure. When a target position of a movement of the piston is inputted to the controller, the controller is operated to move the piston toward the target position and to stop the piston at the position by means of controlling the amount of electric power for the automatic pressure-adjusting valve so that an air pressure corresponding to the target position is outputted. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236384 | Axial Piston Machine - The invention relates to an axial position machine ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236385 | Piston Pump With Reduced Clearance Volume - The invention relates to a piston pump which is used to guide a fluid and which comprises a cylinder, a piston which is displacably arranged in the cylinder, a return element for the piston and a drive in order to displace the piston in the cylinder. The cylinder comprises a first area having a first internal diameter and a second area having a second internal diameter. The first internal diameter is greater than the second internal diameter. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236386 | Piston - A piston has a piston body made of a material selected from any one of aluminum, an aluminum alloy, magnesium, and a magnesium alloy. An entire surface or a predetermined portion of the surface of the piston body is covered with a plasma oxide film. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236387 | Piston assembly in fluid pressure cylinder - The piston | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236388 | Cartridge for Treating a Gas - Cartridge for the treatment of a gas by reaction with a reactive substance, comprising a cohesive assembly of alveolate cells that are at least partly filled with the reactive substance, the alveolate cells possessing one part of their wall which is permeable to the gas and impermeable to the reactive substance, said wall part being intended to be in contact with the gas. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236389 | Impregnated Monoliths - The present invention relates to adsorbent honeycomb monoliths and other porous monoliths impregnated with alkaline and/or caustic salts of alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal. The impregnated monoliths have high adsorption capacity and low flow resistance, yet with minimized flammability, suitable for use in removal of acidic, malodorous and/or harmful gases. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236390 | Absorbtion Medium and Method for Removing Carbon Dioxide From Gas Streams - A description is given of an absorption medium for removing carbon dioxide from gas streams which comprises aqueous solution of an amine of the formula I | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236391 | Cooling and Purification of Gas Streams - Process for purifying and cooling a gas stream comprising a dialkyl ester A) of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, which comprises treating the gas stream with an aliphatic dihydroxy compound B) at a temperature less than/equal to the melting point of the dialkyl ester A) in a 1st stage and treating the gas stream with an aliphatic dihydroxy compound B) at above the melting point of the dihydroxy compound B) in at least one 2nd stage. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236392 | AXIAL FLOW SCAN TESTABLE FILTER SYSTEM - A filter system having in-situ scan capabilities is provided. In one embodiment of the invention, the system includes a downstream probe which may be rotated to scan the field of a filter installed in the system. The probe may be utilized for leak detection, velocity measurements, efficiency testing and the like. In one embodiment, one or more probes are rotated downstream of the filter to scan the downstream face of the filter. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236393 | FILTER ASSEMBLY - A filter assembly comprising a cover plate and a filter support. The filter support includes a length extending perpendicularly from an edge of the cover plate, a first edge and a second edge defining a height, a first U-shaped filter support extending from the first edge and a second U-shaped filter support extending from the second edge. The first U-shaped filter support and the second U-shaped filter support are configured to hold a filter there-between. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236394 | HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE - A honeycomb structure includes a ceramic block formed by a plurality of pillar-shaped honeycomb fired bodies each having a large number of cells longitudinally disposed in parallel with one another with a cell wall between the cells. The plurality of honeycomb fired bodies are combined with one another by interposing an adhesive layer with a sealing material layer formed on a peripheral face of the ceramic block and include a plurality of different shapes of the honeycomb fired bodies. A thickness of a peripheral wall forming the peripheral face of the ceramic block is virtually even. A shape of a cell located at an outermost periphery of the ceramic block is virtually identical with a shape of a cell located at a place other than the outermost periphery of the ceramic block. On the peripheral wall of the honeycomb fired body, a step is provided. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236395 | MULTIPLE USE SEPTUM FOR INJECTION PORTS FOR GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY OR THE LIKE - A new septum for multiple use injection ports enabling the introduction of fluid materials by needle injection into a gas chromatograph or other system under positive pressure. The injection port utilizes a special septum to seal the port while accommodating passage of an injection needle. The septum is provided with an axial through passage, preferably of greater diameter than the injection needle. The septum, which is formed of elastomeric material, is placed under axial compression sufficient to inwardly displace the material surrounding the preformed opening, to tightly close and seal the opening against the pressure of the system. The septum may be penetrated multiple times by injection needles without coring or otherwise damaging the septum. Greater operating life is achieved and contamination of the system is minimized. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236396 | GAS RECOVERY SYSTEM - A gas recovery system is disclosed. The gas recovery system includes a gas source productive of a gaseous stream comprising moisture, a gas dryer in fluid communication with and downstream of the gas source, and an electrochemical compressor in fluid communication with and downstream of the gas dryer. The gas dryer is disposed to receive the gaseous stream and produce a delivery stream absent moisture and a slipstream comprising moisture. The electrochemical compressor is disposed to receive the slipstream at a first pressure and produce a compressed stream at a second pressure greater than the first pressure. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236397 | Electronic Enclosure Filter for Very Small Spaces - The present invention is directed to an improved electronic enclosure filter for very small spaces, such as small disk drives. The filter includes an exposed electrostatic layer that functions to catch and retain particulate contamination within the filter. The filter can be placed within disk drive enclosures such that the electrostatic layer is in very close proximity to the rotating disk without causing excessive turbulence. The close proximity of the electrostatic to the disk creates relatively high levels of airflow over the electrostatic. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236398 | RECLAIMING CARBON DIOXIDE FROM BOILER FLUE GAS - Systems and techniques for the reclamation of carbon dioxide from boiler flue gas as well as for the liquefaction of the reclaimed carbon dioxide for well injection oil recovery are provided. A system can include a boiler, tower scrubber, carbon dioxide absorber, regenerator, reboiler, rectifying tower, condenser and mixing tank. Mixed gases of carbon dioxide and nitrogen for well injection may be reclaimed from boiler flue gas when steam is produced resulting in an increase of crude oil output increase while lessening environmental impact. Related systems, apparatus, methods, and articles are also described. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236399 | Extractor for Vacuum Cleaning System - An extractor for a vacuum cleaning system of the type based on a cyclonic separator. The extractor comprises an annular body located adjacent the cyclonic separator and has an annular opening communicating with the cyclonic separator. A mesh covers the annular opening. In use the air circulating in the cyclonic separator vents through the extractor but debris in the air stream is stopped by the mesh. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236400 | Method for Controlling and Managing the Water Flow to a Coffee Machine Provided with a Water Softener Device of Ion Exchange Resin Type, and Coffee Machine for Implementing the Method - A method for controlling and managing the water flow to a coffee machine provided with an ion exchange water softener device, characterised by: determining, on the basis of the hardness of the mains water and the type of resins, the maximum volume of water treatable by said resins before saturated, feeding mains water to the coffee machine through said water softener device while measuring said water flow, the value of which is compared with the maximum treatable water volume, and on noting that the water volume which has passed through said water softener corresponds to the memorized maximum treatable water volume, directly feeding the mains water to the coffee machine while by-passing said water softener device, and in the meantime, regenerating the resins with brine and washing said resins on termination of said regeneration, and finally, again feeding water to the machine via said water softener device. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236401 | BREWING ELEMENT WITH A CENTRAL INLET - A portable beverage preparation device comprising a drink container containing a predetermined volume of a potable base liquid, at least one beverage preparation of a predetermined quantity; at least one sealed compartment for confining the beverage preparation, and a dispenser means for dispersing the at least one beverage preparation into the base liquid within the drink container; wherein the drink container and the at least one sealed compartment are in close physical proximity to each other and separated by at least one thin membrane which, when inwardly perforated by the dispenser means, disperses the at least one beverage preparation into the base liquid to make a beverage ready to drink. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236402 | Two-in-one beverage mechanism - A two-in-one beverage mechanism includes a coffee machine and a tea machine mounted on a machine base. A main water inlet pipe is connected with a coffee boiler of the coffee machine and a tea boiler of the tea machine, respectively. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236403 | Percolator For Producing A Beverage From Powdered Material In A Container - A percolator, wherein a container, containing a measure of ground coffee, is inserted inside a fixed cup, which has a vertical first axis, is positioned with its concavity facing upwards, and has a lid which rotates, about a second axis crosswise to the first axis, to and from a closed position closing the cup; the lid having a pressurized-hot-water sprinkler which, when the lid is in the closed position, is moved, by a piston carried by the lid, onto the cup to define, with the cup, a percolating chamber for housing the wafer and a bolt device to lock the lid in the closed position. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236404 | METHOD AND STEAM COOKING APPARATUS FOR REGULATING COOKING PROCESSES IN AN OVEN - A method for regulating a cooking process of a cooking product in an oven of a steamer, during which the moisture in the oven coming from the cooking product is at least periodically determined over time by a moisture sensor. During a measuring phase there is no introduction of steam into the steam oven and the moisture sensor is evaluated. For a given cooking process with fixed times for the supply of steam, on the basis of the moisture sensor evaluation during the measuring phase, the end of cooking is determined. Prior to the measuring phase and during a steam phase, steam is introduced into the oven, the steam supply being terminated following the steam phase and prior to the measuring phase during a ventilating phase. During the ventilating phase the steam concentration in the oven is greatly reduced. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236405 | Heat detecting device and cooking apparatus using the same - A heat detecting device and a cooking apparatus using the same, in which the operation of a heating unit is appropriately controlled according to the presence or absence and/or type of cooking container (e.g., pan or pot) on the cooking apparatus. When there is no cooking container on the cooking apparatus, the duty cycle of the heat source is reduced, thereby preventing unnecessary operation of the heat source. Accordingly, power consumption is reduced. On the other hand, when there is a cooking container on the cooking appliance, the duty cycle of the heat source is increased, thereby making faster more efficient cooking possible. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236406 | Cooking implement - A cooking implement is provided. Such cooking implement includes an elongated extending arm manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size, shape and length. A holding member manufactured from a second predetermined material and having a second predetermined size and shape is operably connected to a first end of the elongated extending arm. The holding member had an opening at a first predetermined end thereof. Such opening has a third predetermined size and shape and is for receiving at least a portion of at least one of an item of food, a food container, a cooking container, a handle of a food container, and a handle of a cooking container, such that the at least one of such item of food, such food container, and such cooking container can be at least one of lifted and extended over a heating source. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236407 | Automatic nut cracker - A portable nutcracker includes a handle member and a retaining member which are fittable together and axially adjustable with respect to one another. The nutcracker includes a battery powered motor which drives an epicyclic outputting to a threaded shaft on which a ram travels linearly toward and away from an anvil on the retaining member. As a safety feature, the ram advances only when the power button is activated, and retracts automatically when the power button is released. As a power-saving feature, the nutcracker automatically powers down when the ram reaches its forward or backward limit of motion. Faster action may be achieved by adjusting the retaining member relative to the handle member to decrease the space between the ram and the anvil prior to activating the motor. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236408 | Churn for processing food products - A churn for processing food products, comprising a rotating drum with an opening for loading and unloading the products, further comprising a hatch provided with elements for detachable coupling to the opening of the drum and comprising ports adapted to allow the outflow of water deposited on the bottom of the drum, elements being provided which are adapted to arrange themselves selectively in a position for opening and closing the ports. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236409 | STRAPPING TRACK ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present description discusses apparatuses and methods for applying straps around a bundle of objects. The apparatus includes a track assembly extending substantially about a strapping station. The track assembly is adapted to receive a strap and to release the strap during a tensioning operation. Strap can be fed through the track assembly without damaging the strap. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236410 | Paper recycling device - A device and related method for storing and bundling papers, magazines and/or cardboard, for easy disposal and recycling comprised of a storage unit comprising four side walls and a bottom surface wherein a top area is open and permits stacking of papers on said bottom service; and a single source of twine in a pre-arranged pattern within said storage unit for easy bundling of the papers, magazines and/or cardboard. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236411 | Printing Unit of a Printing Material Processing Machine and Method and Machine for Treating Printing Material - A printing unit of a printing material processing machine, preferably a sheetfed offset printing press, includes a form cylinder and an impression cylinder. The form cylinder has a printing form for applying printed information to the printing material and the impression cylinder has a microstructured surface, preferably a cover, contacting the printing material. A surface of the impression cylinder contacting the printing material is provided with micro-embossed structures for applying embossed information to the printing material. The printing material is printed and embossed simultaneously. A security feature and/or a change in gloss can be implemented on the printed product through the use of the embossed, preferably micro-embossed, information. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236412 | Nano-imprinting method using material having surface energy - A mold release agent of polybenzoxazine is used in an imprinting process. With the novel mold release agent used, a surface energy of a template is greatly reduced, so that an excel lent imprinted image is obtained. Besides, the mold release agent is totally resolved in a solution with no pollution produced. In short, the present invention has a high stability and a low cost with easy-obtained source materials. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236413 | Media carrier - A carrier for supporting a media in a printing device for printing thereon includes a support portion configured to support the media, a tapered portion contiguous with the support portion, and at least one tab protruding from a surface of the tapered portion and extending beyond a leading edge of the tapered portion. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236414 | Apparatus for Pad Printing of Products Having Significant Variations and Process Therefor - A device for printing products with significant variations between them by means of a pad ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236415 | ROTARY STAMP WITH MASTER STAMP - In a rotary stamp with master stamp incorporating a master stamp | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236416 | ENDLESS PRINT BELT FOR ROTARY STAMP - An endless print belt for rotary stamp in which a plurality of print sections 5 are disposed with spaced-out parts 51 between each other on the surface of a print belt main body 24 at least the surface of which is formed of porous material, wherein a groove 25 in the width direction is formed at an intermediate position of each spaced-out part 51. Preferably, the spaced-out part 51 is formed such that the surface thereof is in non-porous state or both ends of the groove 25 are formed into a band part 53 for preventing ink from running out. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236417 | Item Having Silicone Inserts Printed by Serigraphy and Process For Manufacturing Said Item - The invention concerns an item ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236418 | STATIC FRAME RETENSION DEVICE - A modified static silkscreen frame including elongated elements on the upper surface of each frame element to mate with downwardly facing securement elements along the edge of a silkscreen panel such that the panel may be properly tensioned and retensioned as necessary. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236419 | Roller Cassette for Semi-Rotary Machines, Which Can Be Inserted Into Offset Printing Units - The invention relates to a roller cassette for semi-rotary machines, which can be inserted into offset printing units. The invention comprises at least three rollers, namely: at least one printing plate roller in the form of a first roller, one transfer roller in the form of a second roller and a printing cylinder or counter-cylinder in the form of a third roller. The invention is characterised in that the printing rollers ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236420 | Liquid transfer method and liquid transfer apparatus - A liquid transfer method includes the steps of conveying a sheet by holding the sheet by a transport cylinder, and transferring a liquid to one surface of the sheet by a transfer cylinder opposing the transport cylinder and transferring the liquid to the other surface of the sheet by the transport cylinder. The step of transferring includes the step of positioning an edge of a region on one surface of the sheet, downstream in a sheet convey direction, where the liquid is to be transferred, upstream in the sheet convey direction of an edge of a region on the other surface of the sheet, downstream in the sheet convey direction, where the liquid is to be transferred. A liquid transfer apparatus is also disclosed. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236421 | Liquid transfer apparatus - A liquid transfer apparatus includes a supply cylinder and viscosity reducing agent supply unit. The supply cylinder comes into contact with a transfer target body and performs transfer by transferring a transfer liquid to the transfer target body. The viscosity reducing agent supply unit supplies a viscosity reducing agent which reduces a viscosity of the transfer liquid to the supply cylinder during transfer. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236422 | Pad Printing Machine - A pad printing machine designed to doubly or multiply print an object. An object support is or can be positioned in stationary manner, at least one pad carrier carrying at least one pad is configured in displaceable manner relative to the stationary object support, and a drying element drying the printing ink on the object to be printed is configured in displaceable manner relative to the stationary object support. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236423 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR ROLLERS IN LITHOGRAPHIC PLATE MANUFACTURING - An apparatus and related method for preparing a lithographic web during manufacturing by incorporating a cleaning device cleaning device capable of being in contact with one or more web rollers. The cleaning device including a cleaning applicator to apply the cleaning solution such that the cleaning solution connected to the cleaning applicator, and a controller to move the applicator from an operational mode to a self-cleaning mode. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236424 | LETTERPRESS PRINTING FORM, IN PARTICULAR FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING FORM, AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION - In a letterpress printing form, at least one region at a floor of the printing form is formed between printing elements to reduce a likelihood that printing ink drops which may form at a floor between the printing elements could detach from the floor and result in an undesired ink deposit on a surface being printed. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236425 | PRINTING PLATE FOR REVERSED RELIEF OFFSET PRINTING, METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF FABRICATING SUBSTRATE AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A printing plate for reversed relief offset printing ensures the prevention of the internal omission of a desired pattern without increasing the depths of depressions of the plate. The printing plate comprises a base material having depressions and a non-depressed part on a surface thereof, and ink repellent layers that cover inner surfaces of the depressions, respectively. The depressions of the base material whose inner surfaces are respectively covered with the ink repellent layers have a plan shape that defines a desired pattern. The non-depressed part of the base material is formed in such a way that a part of an ink film corresponding to the non-depressed part can be transferred to the printing plate in a process of reversed relief offset printing. The parts of the ink film corresponding to the depressions are not transferred to the printing plate due to the repelling action of the ink repellent layers. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236426 | PRINTING PLATE REGISTRATION USING A CAMERA - A method and apparatus for determining the alignment of printing plate ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236427 | PLANOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE, AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to the present invention, the droop height is set to 25 to 70 μm, a knife having an acute angle of 70° or more is used as the lower knife, and the level difference angle of the lower knife is set to 5° or less. Thereby, it is possible to prevent stain from being formed on a planographic printing plate, while securing the predetermined droop height. At the same time, it is possible to suppress the generation of a burr, and to prevent a flaw from being caused at the time when the planographic printing plates are stacked. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236428 | Plate feeding apparatus
- A plate feeding apparatus of this invention includes a storage unit | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236429 | IMAGING SYSTEM WITH MEDIA CARRIER STORAGE POSITION - An apparatus for imaging a media is able to accommodate, in an imaging position, a drum for loading flat sheets of media or a mandrel for loading sleeve media. The apparatus includes a storage position for locating the drum or mandrel when not in use and provides mechanisms for safe transport of the drum or mandrel between the storage and imaging positions. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236430 | Method for Determining Optimized Ink Presetting Characteristic Curves for Controlling Inking Units in Printing Presses and Printing Press for Carrying out the Method - A method for determining optimized ink presetting characteristic curves for the control of inking units in printing presses through the use of a computer, includes acquiring measured values on a printing material produced by a printing press within the context of a running print job, through the use of a color measuring instrument. The acquired measured values are compared with a color set point to be achieved, fluctuations in the acquired measured values are determined and, if fluctuations lie within a defined permissible tolerance band around the color set point, the computer generates a signal to adapt and store the ink presetting characteristic curves used for the running print job. A printing press for carrying out the method is also provided. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236431 | Process for Color Variability in Printing to Simulate Color Variation of Natural Product - An apparatus for printing a variable pattern on a substrate, a method using the apparatus, a product produced by using the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes an ink bath containing a printing agent to be applied to the substrate, a roller that picks up ink from the ink bath, a doctor blade to wipe of excess printing agent on the roller, and a means for intentionally varying the design printed on the substrate from the roller. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236432 | Enhanced method, device, and system for identifying an unknown or unmarked slave device such as in an electronic blasting system - For use in a system having a master device and slave devices (e.g., an electronic blasting system) and utilizing an automatic detection process that causes any slave devices that have not previously been identified to the master device to identify themselves to the master device, an enhancement to the detection process employs at least a second discriminator to detect superimposed responses from simultaneously responding slave devices, and a “deconvolution” algorithm in order to ascertain their identities. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236433 | Rock Drill and Method of Breaking Rock - A method of breaking rock which includes the steps of drilling a hole in the rock using a drill rod; leaving the drill rod in the hole; using water flow to direct a propellant charge into the hole through a passage in the drill rod; and at a leading end of the drill rod, firing the propellant charge with, at least, the drill rod and water in the hole and passage providing a stemming function. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236434 | Mechanical Stemming Apparatus for Mining Blasting Operations - This invention discloses an apparatus to mechanically stem (plug) a borehole or blast hole to contain or confine the gases generated by explosives, thus preventing the energy generated by explosives to be released to the atmosphere. An assembly of the mechanical stemming apparatus for mining blasting operations according to the present invention comprises 2 pieces, placed one over the other: a base piece ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236435 | NON-LETHAL PROJECTILE - A projectile is provided for use in a non-lethal weapon system. The projectile having kinetic energy is launched substantially along the longitudinal axis in the direction of a target. Upon impact of the projectile with the target an elastic mechanism absorbs elastically a first portion of the kinetic energy. A locking mechanism stores the first portion of the kinetic energy within the elastic mechanism; whereby the remaining kinetic energy of the impact is reduced to a non-lethal level of the target. The projectile preferably includes a deformable head attached to the first body. The deformable head is formed from a viscoelastic material which manifests both the elastic mechanism (with the elastic mechanical properties of the viscoelastic material) and further manifests the locking mechanism with the viscous properties of the viscoelastic material. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236436 | Pyrotechnic drive unit and method for the production of such a unit - A pyrotechnic drive unit includes a cylinder tube ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236437 | Axle Suspension System For Trucks - An axle suspension system for vehicles for enabling smooth drive on heavy snow roads as well as on normal highways, comprising at least one axle unit having at least two wheels adaptable for snow ride and a means for moving the at least one axle unit between a bottom position and a top position. The at least two wheels make ground contact and the rear wheels of the vehicle are elevated off the ground in the bottom position. The rear wheels make ground contact and the at least two wheels are elevated off the ground in the top position. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236438 | RAILCAR WITH DISCHARGE CONTROL SYSTEM - A railcar with discharge control system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a railway car includes an underframe and at least one hopper for transporting lading. The railway car further including the underframe including a center sill which defines in part a longitudinal axis of the railway car. A discharge opening formed proximate to a lower portion of the hopper. A respective door assembly pivotally mounted adjacent to the discharge opening to control the flow of lading from the hopper. The door assembly operable for movement between a first, closed position and a second, open position relative to the discharge opening. A discharge control system operable to move the door assembly between the first position and the second position. The discharge control system operably moves generally longitudinally along the axis of the railway car to move the door assemblies between the first, closed position and the second, open position. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236439 | SEMI-RIGID RAILCAR COVER - A cover for open top railcars may be alternatively locked into place over the railcar top opening, or rotated on hinges to either side of the railcar to provide access to the entire top of the railcar. The cover may be compressed against either side of the railcar to allow the car to move between structural or other elements of loading or unloading facilities. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080236440 | TRANSPORTATION DEVICE - The invention provides a shock absorbing structure capable of turning the function of the shock absorber on and off according to the level of shock during collision, thereby reducing the frequency of replacing shock absorbers. On a rear surface of a load operating unit | 2008-10-02 |
