| 40th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
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| 20120246991 | Inflatable Firearm Support - The firearm support includes one or more inflatable air bladders and a valve. The valve allows the user to inflate and deflate the air bladder to selectively control the firmness of the support device and the elevation of the firearm. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120246992 | RANGEFINDERS AND AIMING METHODS USING PROJECTILE GROUPING - A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120246993 | Counterflow insect trap - A device for attracting and capturing or otherwise disabling insects includes a fan mechanism structured and arranged to provide an outflow of air out of the device to atmosphere, and to draw an inflow directed counter the outflow from atmosphere into the device, the outflow being substantially within the inflow outside of the device. The flow mechanism is also structured and arranged to provide an insect attractant in the outflow. The device can include mounting structure being adapted to position the device with the outflow directed in a substantially downward direction. The outflow attracts insects to the vicinity of the device, and the inflow urges the insects to enter the device. An insect disabling structure is arranged with the flow mechanism to capture or otherwise disable insects being urged into the device by the inflow. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120246994 | ICE HOLE COVER - An ice fishing hole cover comprising a cover body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an edge surface surround the cover body, a fishing line access extending through the cover body from the top surface to the bottom surface, a fishing line removal guide extending from the fishing line access to the edge surface of the cover body, and a set of vent hole preventing the ice hole from freezing or closing up. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120246995 | RETRACTABLE KNIFE SPEAR - A retractable compact knife spear is provided. The knife spear may include a knife blade, as opposed to standard barbs and may be compacted to strap to a diver's leg. The retractable knife spear may include other features, such as sound signaling devices and may be used as a pointer when leading dive teams. The retractable knife spear is useful for eradication of invasive fish species, such as the lion fish in the Caribbean and along the U.S. east coast. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120246996 | Visibility for Fishing Floats - The invention relates to a line of floats which allow for greater visibility during both day and night fishing. The greater visibility is created by a combination of one of more marker devices, including light sticks, flags, viz sticks, reflective surface, and/or use of chemiluminescent and phosphorescent materials. These objects and materials are used on a variety of floats, especially large floats such as jug floats and a new type of float termed a noodle float. These large floats are especially useful for catching large catfish and can be used in any body of water where fish are found, such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and the sea. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120246997 | Motion inducing member on fishing tackle - An apparatus for attracting fish including a fin that imparts motion to the tackle when the tackle is deployed and moves relative to water. A weighted body having a cabochon shape includes a fin member that extends past the body. The fin member includes an attachment portion and a fin that has a non-planar configuration. The attachment portion is secured to a flat surface of the body. In one embodiment the fin extends forward and forms an obtuse angle relative to the attachment portion. In another embodiment the fin has two members disposed laterally on opposite sides of the body. The fins are blades that cause the body to spin or rotate when moved relative to the water. In yet another embodiment the fin extends forward and aft relative to the body, and the fin has openings for connecting lines and hooks, thereby replacing the eyelet of other embodiments. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120246998 | BED BUG TRAP - A bed bug trap includes heat, carbon dioxide and/or semiochemicals (pheromones and/or kairomones), to attract and trap bed bugs. The trap may be combined with the appearance and/or function of another appliance, such as an air freshener. The release of semiochemicals may be combined with the release of air freshening compositions. The bed bug trap may provide one attraction mode, or two attraction modes, namely one which uses heat, carbon dioxide and/or kairomones to attract bed bugs seeking a meal, and the other which uses pheromones to attract bed bugs seeking a safe harbor, i.e. a hiding place. The bed bug trap may be combined with a wide variety of appliances, such as air fresheners, alarm clocks, clock radios, humidifiers, desk or table lamps, power bars, etc.. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120246999 | NOVEL FUEL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - This invention relates to low sulfur marine/bunker fuel compositions and methods of making same. Contrary to conventional marine/bunker fuel compositions/methods, the inventive lower sulfur compositions/methods focus on use of mostly uncracked components, such as (cat feed) hydrotreated gasoils, and/or can also have reduced contents of residual components. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247000 | Infrared aided fuel emulsion - This invention relates to a system and a method for generating emulsified fuels for improved fuel efficiency of combustion devices with reduced specific fuel consumption rate and emissions, comprising at least a continuous phase fuel, a dispersed phase component, and an infrared radiation source whose infrared radiation spans at least a portion of 3-16 micrometers wavelength spectrum. In said system the continuous phase fuel and/or dispersed phase component are exposed to said infrared before or during emulsification. The continuous phase fuel may be selected from fossil fuels, biofuels, alcohol fuels, vegetable oils, or any combustible liquid fuels, while the dispersed phase component may be oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon monoxide, methane, propane, butane, any petroleum gas, hydrogen peroxide, or water. The emulsified fuels can be used in combustion devices such as internal combustion engines, boilers, burners, or gas turbines. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247001 | COPOLYMER AND USE THEREOF FOR IMPROVING THE COLD FLOW PROPERTIES OF MIDDLE DISTILLATE FUELS - A copolymer obtainable by free-radical copolymerization of
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| 20120247002 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A FUEL FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS, STATIONARY ENGINES AND MARINE APPLICATIONS BY CATALYTIC LIQUID PHASE ALCOHOL CONVERSION AND A COMPACT DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE PROCESS - A fuel for automotive applications, stationary engines and marine applications is prepared by catalytic liquid phase conversion of the alcohol(s) of an alcohol-containing primary fuel to the corresponding ether(s) in a compact device comprising an inlet for an alcohol-containing fuel from the primary tank, a start-up heater, a heat exchanger, which heats up the cold alcohol(s) to a suitable temperature before entering the reactor, a catalytic bed within the reactor, wherein the alcohol(s) is/are partly converted to ether(s), a pressure reduction valve, inlet means for adding additives and a buffer tank, wherein the resulting fuel mixture of alcohol(s) and ether(s) is stored after passing back through the heat exchanger for suitable cooling, the heater only being used during start-up and the process thereby being conducted under auto-thermal operation conditions. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247003 | Butanol Compositions for Fuel Blending and Methods for the Production Thereof - The invention relates to butanol compositions for fuel blending and fuel blends comprising such compositions. The compositions and fuel blends of the invention have desirable performance characteristics and can serve as alternatives to ethanol-containing fuel blends. The invention also relates to methods for producing such butanol compositions and fuel blends. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247004 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID FUEL MAINLY INCLUDING SYNTHETIC RESIN-PULP SCRAP - Disclosed are eco-friendly and low-price solid fuel, which is naturally dried, and a method of manufacturing the same. Disposable diapers or disposable sanitary pads, which are failed during the manufacturing process, are used to produce industrial alternative fuel having a low price through a predetermined process, so solid fuel having no pollution problem in combustion is provided. The solid fuel is mainly made of synthetic resin-pulp scrap including synthetic resin integrated with pulp like the disposable diapers or the disposable sanitary pads. The method includes introducing a scrap, such as the wasted disposable diaper or the wasted disposable sanitary pad, including synthetic resin integrated with pulp into a crusher to break the scrap into fragments, adding a slight amount of waste cooking oil serving as a binding agent to the fragments, performing an extrusion-molding with respect to the fragments, cutting the extrusion-molded fragments to make pallets, and then drying pallets. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247005 | METHOD AND REACTOR FOR PROCESSING BULK MATERIAL CONTAINING Li - The invention relates to a method for recovering lithium from a starting material comprising lithium. According to the invention, the starting material is heated with carbon in a reactor by carrying out direct inductive heating of the carbon. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247006 | CHEMICAL ADDITIVES TO INHIBIT THE AIR OXIDATION AND SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION OF COAL - The invention is directed towards methods and compositions for treating piles of low-rank coal to inhibit its spontaneous combustion. The method involves applying to the low-rank coal a composition containing VAE and crude glycerin. The composition prevents water from evaporating out of the low-rank coal. This prevents the formation within the low-rank coal of hollow openings which are a huge factor in causing its spontaneous combustion. The composition has better performance than its ingredients do alone. In fact it is so effective that certain cumbersome low-rank coal-handling methods, such as FIFO recordkeeping and inventorying, not using pinch points, or only using elbow-free equipment can be disregarded when the composition is used. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247007 | METHOD IN COMMERCIAL MUSHROOM HARVESTING - A method for mushroom cultivation is developed which requires no manual picking and a limited packaging step. The invention also induces lesser chances of contamination and provides longer shelf life to the mushrooms. The device used for production of mushrooms comprises two parts, one basal plate perforated with holes for the mushroom pins to emerge into the container. The apertures/holes on the base of the container may be covered with casing material. The other portion is the top part functioning as a cover which could be used to secure the container in order to prevent contamination from out side, maintain the moisture level and also maintains the micro environment for growing mushrooms. The top cover is preferably also perforated for the escape of excessive moisture. When mushrooms are ready to pick, the whole container is removed and preserved at a lower temperature, such as 4° C. in a cooler or refrigerator. This method will significantly reduce the cost of mushroom production by virtually eliminating the process of harvesting and packaging. This technique of mushroom cultivation also enhances the shelf life by minimizing the level of contamination due to direct human touch and minimum exposure to the outer environment. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247008 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY BIOREACTOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Methods and systems for growing algae are disclosed. For example, disclosed is an exemplary bioreactor for growing algae that includes a chamber, a liquid-permeable membrane that includes a plurality of hollow fiber membranes disposed within the chamber. Each hollow fiber membrane can include a hollow interior and may be made of a liquid-permeable, algae-impermeable membrane, and each hollow fiber membrane may be disposed within the chamber. The respective interiors of the hollow fiber membranes may at least partially define an inner-capillary space (ICS). The interior of the chamber and respective exteriors of the hollow fiber membranes may at least partially define an extra-capillary space (ECS). When algae is grown in the ECS, lipids produced by the algae may be extracted from the ECS to the ICS via the hollow fiber membranes without killing the majority of algae and while containing the algae to the ECS. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247009 | SOLAR GREENHOUSE STRUCTURE - A solar greenhouse structure includes a plurality of supporting frames, a light-permitting roof supported by at least one supporting frame, and at least one solar panel disposed below the roof and near the bottom surface thereof. The instant disclosure uses thinner solar panels, where the supporting frames can be less rigid, in lowering the solar greenhouse cost. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247010 | HANGING GARDEN PLANTER APPARATUS WITH INTEGRATED DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A handing garden planter apparatus includes a backing having a top portion adapted to hang from a vertical surface, a plurality of planter pockets vertically aligned and integral with the backing, each planter pocket of the plurality of planter pockets defining an interior space adapted to house soil and plant matter therein, a drainage trough integral with the backing, the drainage tough being positioned below the plurality of planter pockets, and an integrated drainage system. The integrated drainage system is adapted to allow excess water to drain from the plurality of planter pockets to the drainage trough. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247011 | Tree Guard - Various embodiments related to a tree guard are disclosed. One embodiment provides a modular tree guard assembly. Various other embodiments disclosed include one or more of the following: a multi-purpose top rail unit facilitating flexible installation of various side panel units and top rail accessories; modular side panel units including decorative units and urine guard units; corner and other post units; and various adjustable foot units. In one embodiment, a sign holder unit of the tree guard assembly is provided with different tamper proof bolts than are other elements of the assembly such that control over signage on the tree guard may be effectively given to a different entity than an entity with control over assembly of the rest of the tree guard unit. Various other embodiments related to tree guards are disclosed. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247012 | Breakaway Bracket For Use With Modular Tree Guard - Various embodiments related to a tree guard are disclosed. One embodiment provides an L shaped breakaway bracket for use with a modular tree guard assembly. The L shaped breakaway bracket includes a horizontal member extending substantially perpendicularly from a vertical member, wherein the vertical member is thinner and longer than the horizontal member. At least one fastener hole is provided in the horizontal member for receiving a fastener for securing the horizontal member to a rail. At least one fastener hole is provided in the vertical member for receiving a fastener for securing the vertical member to a post. The breakaway bracket is adapted to break along the intersection of the horizontal member and the vertical member and separate the rail from the post when a force that would otherwise be sufficient to deform the rail is applied to the rail. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247013 | PLANT-GROWING DEVICE WITH LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A plant-growing device with light emitting diode comprises a darkroom, a generator, a gas collecting device and a water supplying device. The darkroom comprises an accommodating space and a plurality of light emitting diodes disposed in the accommodating space for producing a light beam irradiating the accommodating space. The generator is disposed outside the darkroom. The generator is configured to receive sunlight from the atmospheric environment and convert it into an electric energy and provide the electric energy for the light emitting diodes. The gas collecting device connected between the accommodating space and the atmospheric environment is configured to transfer carbon dioxide from the atmospheric environment into the accommodating space and discharge oxygen from the accommodating space into the atmospheric environment. The water supplying device connected to the darkroom is configured to transport water outside the darkroom into the accommodating space. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247014 | Frame For Floral Foam - A support structure is configured to be pierced by stems of flowers to hold the flowers in place and to retain moisture. The support structure extends along a longitudinal path and has front and rear surfaces and two opposite side surfaces. A backplate overlies the support structure's rear surface. A frame overlies the support structure and is attached to the backplate to hold the support structure against the backplate. The frame includes longitudinal bands that extend along the longitudinal path along the support structure. The frame further includes cross bands that extend about the support structure's front and side surfaces in directions that are perpendicular to the longitudinal band. Each cross band crosses the longitudinal bands at crossing points at which the longitudinal band is perpendicular to and adjoined to and underlying the respective longitudinal band. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247015 | SPACER DEVICE FOR VINE SUPPORT WIRES, METHODS FOR ITS OPERATION AND VINE SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES COMPRISING THE SAME - A spacer device for vine support wires adapted to be fixed to a vine post is described. Methods for operating a spacer device for vine support wires adapted to be fixed to a vine post are also described. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247016 | BREEDING PLANTS - A process for breeding plants which comprises growing plants of a species in an array of containers charged with growing medium of uniform characteristics in an environment of controlled climatic conditions with controlled supply of nutrients and feed water and changing the positions of the containers within the environment as required to ensure at least substantially uniform exposure of all plants in the containers to conditions in the environment. A process for the breeding of open pollinating plants in a greenhouse environment is also provided. A process for breeding plants which comprises identifying trait leads. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247017 | SHOWER WITH A SLIDING BODY - The present invention is provided with a shower with a sliding body, which includes a handle and an outlet unit, the handle is disposed with an inlet waterway. The inlet waterway is disposed with an inlet hole on the obverse side of the handle; the outlet unit is disposed with at least two outlets, each outlet is disposed with an outlet hole on the reverse side of the outlet unit, the outlet holes are interval disposed along the X direction; The handle is connected to the outlet unit with sliding along the X direction, the obverse side of the handle and the reverse side of the outlet unit are sealing connected together, making the inlet hole connecting to one of the outlet holes. The present invention without the pushing button and the linkage mechanism, reduces the cost and simplify the structure, providing a new switch experience for the user. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247018 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE MOVABLE SYSTEMS - A system may include first and second louvers and a drive system. The first louver may be movable between first and second positions. The second louver may also be movable between first and second positions. At least one of the first and second louvers may be positioned proximate an opening in a vehicle, such as a grille, to control airflow therethrough. The drive system may drive at least one of the first and second louvers between the first and second positions. The drive system may include a first member connected to the at least one of the first and second louvers, and a rotatable member having a first arcuate guide. The first arcuate guide may slidably engage the first member. The rotatable member may rotate to cause movement of the at least one of the first and second louvers. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247019 | DRIVE APPARATUS FOR BOARDING/DEBOARDING DEVICES - A drive device for boarding/deboarding devices, in particular inward-swinging doors, for public transport vehicles is described, comprising a drive unit, which is disposed in a rotation post and drives it for opening and closing the boarding/deboarding device, wherein the drive unit is supported by a supporting component on the vehicle and the supporting component acts as a counter bearing for a torque of the drive unit, and with at least two supporting arms connected to the rotation post for supporting the boarding/deboarding device, wherein at least one supporting arm has an extension component parallel to the rotation post. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247020 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A WINDOW PANE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOW LIFTER - A device for connecting a window pane to a motor vehicle window lifter, said device comprises a follower comprising a basic follower body connected to guide and transport means of the window lifter and a coupling follower body which is to be connected to a pane socket connected to the window pane, a coupling portion of the pane socket being attached to a fastening means in a mounting direction for connecting the pane socket to the follower. The fastening means is pre-installed to the coupling follower body and by actuating the fastening means the coupling portion of the pane socket is braced to the coupling follower body. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247021 | DOOR LEVELING APPARATUSES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Door leveling apparatuses are disclosed herein. A door leveling apparatus configured in accordance with one embodiment includes a bracket mounted to a door, such as a vertically-opening sectional door. The apparatus further includes a cable assembly having a first end portion coupled to the bracket and a second end portion coupled to a door lifting system, such as a counterbalance assembly. The first end portion includes an adjuster that enables an operator to adjust the operational length of the cable assembly extending between the lifting system and the bracket, thereby enabling the operator to individually adjust the lengths of two such cable assemblies on opposite sides of the door to align the door with a corresponding opening. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247022 | DETACHABLE FASTENER FOR SLIDING PANELS - A panel fastening system includes a first panel unit having a first glass panel mounted within a first frame, a second panel unit having a second glass panel mounted within a second frame, and a detachable fastener. The detachable fastener includes a bracket configured to be positioned on a jamb of the first frame, a suction cup configured to be fastened to the second glass panel, and a joining link having one end coupled to the suction cup and another end coupled to the bracket for urging the first frame against the second frame. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247023 | PANEL DOOR AND PANERL USING THE SAME - A panel includes a base plate, a door, a locking member, and a button. The base plate has an opening defined therein. The door engages with the base plate to cover the opening, wherein a hook extending from the door to pass through the opening. The locking member is installed in an inner side of the base plate, wherein a block section is arranged on the locking member to block the hook. The button is installed to the base plate, and a press member of the button extends through a first passage of the base plate when the button is depressed, so the press member presses against the locking member to release the hook from the block section. The panel includes a resilient member; the two ends of the resilient member are installed on the base plate and the locking member to rotate the locking member to block the hook by the block section. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247024 | Roller assembly for sliding door - A roller assembly for use with a sliding door, the roller assembly comprising upper and lower housings, a roller mounted in the upper housing, a shaft extending between the upper and lower housings with a spring extending about the shaft, and a screw-threaded member for securing the lower housing to the shaft at a desired location. The arrangement permits self adjustment of the door within a channel. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247025 | FINE PERFORATED SHIELD FOR AUTOMOBILES - Fine perforated shield ( | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247026 | DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY - Provided is a door frame assembly that enables a molding portion to be bent with ease and in which end portions of a door frame do not rust due to the entry of raindrops or the like. A second end portion B that follows on a second flange portion of a door frame is located between an inner wall portion of a glass run channel and a portion of a main frame portion that faces the inner wall portion. An engagement portion of the molding portion is partially connected to a third side wall portion at multiple locations along the direction in which a vertical door frame assembly extends. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247027 | ABRASIVE ARTICLE FOR HIGH-SPEED GRINDING OPERATIONS - An abrasive article includes a bonded abrasive body having abrasive particles comprising microcrystalline alumina (MCA) contained within a bond material. In an embodiment, the bonded abrasive body has a strength ratio (MOR/MOE) of at least about 0.80. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247028 | HARD-METAL BODY - The invention relates to hard-metal body comprising a hard-metal, the hard-metal comprising tungsten carbide grains and metal binder comprising cobalt having a concentration of tungsten dissolved therein, the body comprising a surface region adjacent a surface and a core region remote from the surface, the surface region and the core region being contiguous with each other; the mean binder fraction of the core region being greater than that of the surface region; the mean carbon concentration within the binder being higher in the surface region than in the core region; to tools comprising same and methods of making same. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247029 | THERMALLY STABLE DIAMOND POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND CONSTRUCTIONS - Thermally stable diamond constructions comprise a diamond body having a plurality of bonded diamond crystals and a plurality of interstitial regions disposed among the crystals. A metallic substrate is attached to the diamond body. A working surface is positioned along an outside portion of the diamond body, and the diamond body comprises a first region that is substantially free of a catalyst material, and a second region that includes the catalyst material. The diamond body first region extends from the working surface to depth of at least about 0.02 mm to a depth of less than about 0.09 mm. The diamond body includes diamond crystals having an average diamond grain size of greater than about 0.02 mm, and comprises at least 85 percent by volume diamond based on the total volume of the diamond body. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247030 | VIRTUAL REALITY DOME THEATER - A dome shape theater has a reflective floor. Audience members may sit or stand on a central platform viewing area surrounded by the screen. Audience members may access the viewing area via a tunnel passing under the reflective floor, by a movable bridge, or by passageways between divided sections of the reflective floor. A compound curved screen may alternatively lower from above to surround the viewing area. A 2D/3D projection system may be used to create images on the screen. Integrated special effects located throughout the theater can be synchronized with the media presentation. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247031 | GUTTER FILTER - A rain gutter filter apparatus and method utilize a filter element of a reticulated foam material adapted for insertion into a gutter having an open top defining a top width of the gutter. The filter element has a flat top surface with a width substantially matching the top width of the gutter, a bottom surface having a width less than the top width of the filter element, and front and rear surfaces extending upward from the bottom surface of the filter element to thereby form a front and a rear open passage for water on front and rear sides of the bottom surface of the filter element when the filter element is installed into the gutter. The reticulated foam material of the filter element has a composition that is flame resistant, germicidal, mold resistant, and resistant to degradation by exposure to ultraviolet rays. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247032 | RAIN GUTTER DEVICES - Gutter devices for keeping debris out of a gutter are disclosed. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247033 | WATERPROOF SHEET AND WATERPROOF TREATMENT - A waterproof sheet comprising a rubber base and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of silicone resin or gel thereon is applicable to the boundary between an outdoor tank and a concrete pedestal. The waterproof sheet maintains waterproofness over a long period of time and is in long-term service without degradation of physical properties. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247034 | ENCLOSURE FOR A PLEASURE POOL, WHICH COMPLETELY OR PARTIALLY ADOPTS THE SHAPE OF A ROTUNDA - The invention relates to an enclosure for a pleasure pool, which is completely or partially in the form of a rotunda and which comprises a plurality of rotary angular roof elements. The aforementioned rotary angular roof elements form an angular portion of the rotunda and rotate about the same vertical axis, each element comprising a frame framing at least one cylindrical filler panel. The frame includes a lower circular edge that rests on the ground and an upper edge from which at least two sections extend towards the rotation shaft, which sections join so as, together with the upper edge, to form a frame for an angular portion of the roof-forming filler panel. The roof elements are mounted to rotate about the same vertical axis in order to move between an open position and a closed position. The enclosure is characterised in that each frame framing a cylindrical filler panel is provided with a section (C, C) that is curved in relation to the axis of rotation of the element and which is disposed in the internal portion between the lower edge and the upper edge, forming a handrail. The invention is suitable for pleasure pool covers. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247035 | HUB AND STRUT CONNECTION FOR CONSTRUCTING A GEODESIC DOME - The present invention relates generally to geodesic dome structures. More particularly, the present invention relates to a hub and strut connection for a geodesic dome structure and method for making same. The apparatus described herein provides a unique design for a geodesic dome utilizing materials that are affordable and readily available throughout much of the world for the construction and connection of hubs and struts. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247036 | CABLE FRICTION DAMPER - A method and a device for damping relative motion between structural elements ( | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247037 | REFRACTORY MATERIAL WITH STAINLESS STEEL AND ORGANIC FIBERS - A refractory includes a cement, a binder and a matrix. The matrix comprises both stainless steel fibers and organic fibers. The refractory can be easily cast, without additional steel reinforcement, into large fire wall | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247038 | CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM USING INTERLOCKING PANELS - A system for constructing a structure, such as a wall, by assembling a plurality of interlocking panels together, is provided. Each of the panels includes a core made of an insulating material, preferably, an expanded polystyrene (EPS). Importantly, the panels include stiffeners (studs) on the outer surfaces; each spaced, preferably, about 24 inches on center (OC), to form a rigid exoskeleton. Unlike in conventional wood framing, the studs do not extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface. Instead, the studs are each structured as C-shaped supports wherein each stud is inserted into a grove pair cut into the core. Accordingly, conduction across the studs from the exterior to the interior, and vice versa, does not occur because the studs do not extend through the panels. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247039 | Extruded Seal Plate for Horizontal Insulated Composite Architectural Panel Vertical End Joints - A seal plate for building panels includes an elongate body having a first side and a second side. The first side of the elongate body includes first and second seals and a recessed channel. The first and second seals and the recessed channel extend at least a portion of the length of the elongate body. The recessed channel is positioned between the first and second seals. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247040 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR A LATH AND RAIN SCREEN ASSEMBLY - A lath and rain screen assembly for fastening to an exterior building surface or the like is provided. The lath and rain screen assembly comprises (a) a rain screen having a first side and a second side and defining a first plane, the first side including a plurality of first side spacer elements extending outwardly in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the first plane; and (b) a lath defining a second plane spaced apart from and substantially parallel to the first plane, the lath being operatively attached to an outermost surface of each of the first side spacer elements positioned adjacent the second plane. In certain embodiments, the lath and rain screen assembly further comprises a plurality of second side spacer elements extending outwardly in a second direction. A method of applying the lath and rain screen assembly is also provided. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247041 | UNDER DECK DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD - An under deck drainage system for use with a deck. The system includes at least one starter strip mounted to one or more joists of the deck, a plurality of clips coupled with the starter strip, where the clips are slidable along the starter strip. The system further includes an elongate channel member coupled with at least one of the plurality of clips, and the elongate channel member has at least one channel therein. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247042 | BOARD WITH PRE-APPLIED SEALING MATERIAL - A board with preformed seals. In an exemplary embodiment, a sealing material is applied to at least one edge of a board to form a preformed seal on that edge. The board is configured such that when the board is attached to a frame adjacent to a another board, at least a portion of the sealing material applied to the edge of the board seals against at least a portion of an edge another board. In one exemplary embodiment, the boards are configured to seal against edges of substantially identical boards. A plurality of the sheathing boards may be installed on a building frame to form a sheathing system that provides a moisture and/or gas barrier between and interior and exterior of a building. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247043 | Modular building panels, method of assembly of building panels and method of making building panels - A modular construction system is made of a plurality of panels having peripheral frame elements defining a top channel, a bottom channel and side channels. An exterior planar sheet and an interior planar sheet enclose an inner core region that is filled with an adhesive bonding material that attaches the components together. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247044 | Folded Slatwall Inserts - A folded slatwall insert is provided. A slatwall cover is illustrated anchored to a typical slatwall and covering at least one slat of the slatwall. A folded slatwall insert as disclosed prevents surface damage to a typical slatwall, allows for rapid and cost effective customization of the aesthetics of the slatwall, and can be used to mount custom graphics to the slatwall. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247045 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF STONEWORK INSTALLATION - A system and method of attaching a natural stone to a wall surface includes attaching a piece of natural stone to a base plate so as to leave at least a portion of the base plate uncovered by the piece of natural stone and attaching the base plate to the wall surface with a fastener extending through the uncovered portion of the base plate. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247046 | WALL CONSTRUCTION PANELS AND METHODS FOR FORMING STRUCTURES USING WALL CONSTRUCTION PANELS - One embodiment of the present invention provides a wall construction panel, comprising: a pair of walls connected by a plurality of stringers that allow the walls to be opened from a folded flat configuration to a popped open configuration; wherein the folded flat configuration allows for compact shipping; wherein the popped open configuration allows the walls to be filled with one or more tilling materials to provide strength, mass and/or impact resistance to the panel. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247047 | Welded Wire Lath - A welded wire mesh for use in securing stucco, plaster or other exterior finishing material to a building wall or other structure wherein the mesh comprises a matrix of longitudinally and transversely extending wires. The wires define intersections where the transversely extending wires are welded to the transversely extending wires and a plurality of deformations are formed in at least a portion of the wires between the intersections. The deformations cooperate with the stucco, plaster or other exterior finishing material to define a mechanical locking keys therebetween. The mesh can be disposed adjacent a flexible backing for providing a water vapor barrier, fire retardant or other desired property to the lath. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247048 | REFLECTIVE DRYWALL PANEL TO REDUCE RADIANT HEAT TRANSFER - The reflective drywall panel to reduce radiant heat transfer is a drywall panel constructed with a reflective surface on one side thereof. The reflective surface functions to reflect radiant heat waves into a space during heating season or away from the space during cooling season. The reflective surface is fabricated from a plastic-metal sheet having a shiny surface. The sheet is attached to the back side (stud side) of a drywall or ceiling panel. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247049 | WALL PANEL, WALL PANEL KIT AND METHOD - A wall panel that can be secured along an associated wall structure is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges, and first, second and third wall portions. A first interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the first wall portion, and a second interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the second wall portion. The first and second interengagement features are dimensioned to cooperate with one another to operatively provide a non-visual indicator of a positive interengagement between two wall panels. A wall panel kit and a method of manufacture are also included. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247050 | COVERING UNIT - A covering unit for use in combination with similar units for covering a surface with a natural random look, the unit having an hexagonal body comprising first, second and third pairs of opposed and parallel sides. Each side has a central point of angular symmetry. The second and third pairs are similar to each other while the first pair is different from the others. The sides of the second and third pairs are provided with at least one split deviation along their length arranged so that each side of the second pair is a rotational image of the sides of the third pair, whereby in use in combination with other covering units: each side is matingly engageable with the sides of an equivalent pair of a neighbouring unit; and the unit has a central point of angular symmetry and is matingly engageable with a plurality of neighbouring unit. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247051 | INTERLOCKING FLANGE AND FASTENING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING TOGETHER TWO PANELS - A flange component used to secure a first panel to a second panel including a first section to be affixed to the first panel and a second section to be affixed to the second panel. The second section is integrally formed with the first section, which has a length dimension that is longer than a length dimension of the second section forming first and second tabs. The second section of the flange component is integral to an intermediate section between the first and second tabs. The second tab is offset relative to the intermediate section and first tab whereby when the first section is attached to the first panel, a space is formed between the second tab and the first panel. A first tab of an adjacent flange component is inserted this space, and the second section protrudes from a periphery of the first panel for receiving the second panel. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247052 | MOUNTING CLIP AND WALL PANEL ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS KIT AND METHOD - A mounting clip and wall panel assembly is dimensioned for securement along an associated wall structure. The wall panel is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel has a longitudinally-extending length, and includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges with a mounting wall portion extending lengthwise along the first edge. The mounting clip includes a fastener portion dimensioned for securement along the associated wall structure, and a panel-engaging portion configured to interengage the mounting wall portion of the wall panel. A mounting clip and wall panel kit, and a method of assembly are also included. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247053 | FLOORING PANEL OR WALL PANEL AND USE THEREOF - A building panel, such as a flooring panel or wall panel and a method of assembling the same into a floor, wall cladding, etc. The panel is provided with a locking means in the form of groove ( | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247054 | Double-Y modular framing rhombicuboctahedron construction system - A construction system using framing components in the shape of a double-Y member wherein two longitudinal members which are connected to form a right angle are then connected to one end of a third longer longitudinal member at the vertex of the pair. Another pair is connected at the other end of the longer member, thus forming a Y-shape at each end and wherein all five longitudinal members are co-planar. Multiple ones of these double Y elements are joined at the ends of the double Y, each double-Y element being rotated 90° before joining to the next one. The resulting construction yields a three dimensional framework which defines a repeating pattern of volumetric shapes which all fall into one of two categories: cubes and rhombicuboctahedrons (a 26 sided three dimensional shape which can be described as a cube which has been mitered at each corner and each edge). | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247055 | STRUCTURAL UNIT COMPRISING A TRUSS AND FIBROUS CEMENTITIOUS SLAB BUILDING ELEMENT CONNECTED TOGETHER - The present invention relates to improvements to building construction. Particularly, the present invention relates to a structural unit for the use in building construction of floors, roofs and walls of a building. There is provided a structural unit for a building comprising: at least one truss; at least one fibrous cementitious building element; and at least one connection member configured to connect the at least one truss to the at least one fibrous cementitious building element, wherein, the connection member is integral with the building element and accessible for connection of the at least one truss to the building element. Also claimed is a method of constructing the structural unit. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247056 | Adjustable Frame Assembly and Method of Assembling The Adjustable Frame Assembly - A method of assembling an adjustable frame assembly for supporting a fenestration article includes the steps of sliding sections of each rail member along adjustment splices to adjust a width of the adjustable frame assembly and/or sliding sections of stile members along adjustment splices to adjust a height of the adjustable frame assembly. The fenestration article is disposed along a wall and at least partially within a groove of the rail member and stile member. A plurality of rail clips are inserted into the groove of each rail member to secure the fenestration article to each rail member. A plurality of stile clips are inserted into the groove of each stile member to secure the fenestration article to each stile member. The rail clips are disposed adjacent the stile clips to prevent adjustment of the width and/or height of the adjustable frame assembly resulting from compression forces. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247057 | REBAR SUPPORT RINGS - Structures for supporting and aligning a reinforcing bar (“rebar”) during the construction of a column, beam or other structure in which the rebar is laid out in parallel to an axis. One such structure includes a support structure having a square ring, where the corners of the square ring include a rebar receptacle configured to receive a reinforcing bar. The rebar receptacle includes an opening through which the reinforcing bar can be inserted, where the opening is configured to allow the reinforcing bar to enter the rebar receptacle and further configured to retain the reinforcing bar after the reinforcing bar has been seated due to the width of the opening being less than a diameter of the reinforcing bar. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247058 | SUPPORTING MULTIPLE MATS - A support structure for retaining a reinforcing bar (“rebar”) in stacked layers. Such a structure includes a first support structure retaining a first rebar for a first mat. The support structure further includes a second support structure retaining a second rebar for a second mat. The first support structure and the second support structure can have similar configurations. The second support structure includes a first layer engaging portion, a second layer engaging portion and a support portion for connecting said engaging portions. The second layer engaging portion may include a reinforcing receptacle which includes a channel open to receive a rebar. The channel is defined by sidewalls that extend radially outward from an inner end receptacle. The sidewalls spread so that the rebar can pass retaining features on the walls of the channel and rest in a bar retaining portion as the rebar moves down the channel. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247059 | Steel Stud Clip - An improved connection between supporting and supported structural members, particularly between the sheathing and framing members of curtain walls. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247060 | INSTALLATION TOOL FOR FENCE POSTS - An installation tool for a fence post has a body having a front wall, a top wall, and side walls extending from the top wall and a rear wall. A groove is formed in the front wall. A block is positioned within the front wall. The groove extends around the block. The groove has inner walls for accommodating a post of a first dimension. The block has outer walls for accommodating a post of a second dimension, where the first dimension and the second dimension are different from each other. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247061 | Masonry Construction using Single-Component Polyurethane Foam and Foam-Core Blocks - A masonry wall is constructed of multiple courses of bricks, concrete blocks or other masonry units. A single-component urethane closed cell foam material is employed as bonding agent and is applied to the facing surfaces of the masonry units. The single-component material cures by absorbing water from its environment. The material sets up slowly to permit the mason to adjust positions of the masonry blocks, and cures to hardness in about a day. The amine in the single component material exchanges water molecules from alumina in the masonry units, and permits strong alumina-amine bonding. The blocks may favorably be formed of a pair of masonry faces with a foam core sandwiched between them. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247062 | Device For Measuring and Cutting Roofing Shingles - This invention relates to a portable and easy to use device for measuring and cutting a starter course set for shingling a roof. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247063 | LIGHT-WEIGHT STRENGTHENED, LOW-EMITTANCE VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOWS - Vacuum-insulated glass windows include two or more glass panes, and glass-bump spacers formed in a surface of one of the panes. The glass-bump spacers consist of the glass material from the body portion of the glass pane. At least one of the glass panes comprises chemically-strengthened glass. Methods of forming VIG windows include forming the glass-bump spacers by irradiating a glass pane with a focused beam from a laser. Heating effects in the glass cause the glass to locally expand, thereby forming a glass-bump spacer. In embodiments where the glass-bump spacers are formed in a chemically-strengthened glass pane, the glass-bump spacers may be formed before or after the chemical strengthening. A second glass pane is brought into contact with the glass-bump spacers, and the edges sealed. The resulting sealed interior region is evacuated to a pressure of less than one atmosphere. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247064 | SAMPLING CONTROL STATION FOR BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS FILLING PLANT - The present invention refers to a sampling control station for a containers or bottles filling plant and to a containers or bottles filling plant comprising the same. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247065 | SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - A secondary containment system ( | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247066 | ICE BAGGING APPARATUS AND METHODS - An ice vending apparatus adapted to remove moisture from ice pieces during dispensing, which apparatus includes a ramp having a lower lip and being adapted to transfer a quantity of ice pieces from a holding vessel to a container; and a channel having an upwardly facing opening that is in operative association with the ramp and arranged so that moisture is adapted to flow around the lower lip of the ramp into the channel while excluding the ice pieces so as to separate at least a portion of the moisture from the ice pieces as the ice pieces are transferred to the container. Methods of providing ice pieces, particularly with reduction of associated moisture to a consumer, are also described. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247067 | STEAM DISPERSION SYSTEM FOR CARGO CONTAINERS - A cargo shipping system is provided with a steam dispersion system, a cargo carrier and a shipping container. The steam dispersion system may include a manifold and a plurality of steam diffusers for expelling steam into the shipping container in order to heat the entire surface area of the cargo carrier substantially, instantaneously and completely in order to heat a liquid cargo within the cargo carrier. Methods of making and using the steam dispersion system are also provided. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247068 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARRIER - An apparatus is provided for transporting a plurality of beverage containers. The apparatus may include first, second, third, and fourth sides, and a floor. The first, second, third, and fourth sides may be attached to the floor so that the first second, third and fourth sides can pivot with respect to the floor, and so that each can be placed in a first state in which each is parallel with respect to the floor and in a second state in which each is at a ninety degree angle with respect to the floor. At least one of the first, second, third, and fourth sides may have a bottom protrusion which can be adhered to the floor in the second state, to hold at least one of the first, second, third, and fourth sides in the second state. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247069 | METHOD FOR STORING A PELLICLE - There is provided a method for packing a pellicle container in plastic resin bags, which is meant to prevent foreign particles from reaching the pellicle container and eventually the product pellicle; the points of the invention lie in that bags are either antistatic or of special cleanroom-use grade prepared and preserved in a cleanroom environment. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247070 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORAGE AND USAGE DEVICE - A method and apparatus are provided for storing and accessing a variety of different cooking spices. The method includes the steps of providing an outer container, introducing a cover that fits over the outer container, inserting a plurality of spice storage containers positioned within the outer container whereby each spice storage container has a top opening, providing at least one of the spice storage containers with a cover that extends across and covers only part of the top opening of the spice container and defines an edge that extends across the spice container opening, removing the cover of the outer container, inserting a means for measuring spices into one of the spice storage container, and removing the means for measuring and leveling the amount of spice by sliding the means for measuring along the defined edge. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247071 | Systems And Methods For Gas Packaging - Multi-stage gas packaging systems and methods are provided that may be implemented in a first bulk packaging stage for bulk shipping of multiple items and then converted to a second single pack stage for single item shipment in an environment that is totally different from the bulk shipment environment. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247072 | APPARATUS FOR, AND METHOD OF, FORMING, FILLING AND CLOSING BAGS, EACH WITH A POURING DEVICE - The invention relates to a device ( | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247073 | RECYCLABLE PARTICULATE FILTER - An exhaust gas filter for a vehicle having a heat engine that includes, inside a filter body, at least one soot-filtering pleated medium, and a mechanism for unsealing the medium. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247074 | DOUBLE HELIX GREASE FILTER - A fat or grease filter for a ventilator or exhaust hood is provided, and includes a cartridge assembly that is removably attached to a tube assembly. The cartridge assembly includes at least one helix assembly that is received in an associated tube of the tube assembly. The at least one helix assembly located inside the associated tube defines a first helical air path between an inlet located at an upper front side of the tube assembly and a bottom equalizer manifold connected to the associated tube, and a second helical air path between the equalizer manifold and an outlet located at an upper back side of the tube assembly. The equalizer manifold directs the air flow from the first to the second helical air path. Centrifugal force created within the first and second helical air paths causes fatty particles to separate from the airstream and stick inside the tube. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247075 | DUST COLLECTING STRUCTURE FOR AIR-COOLING ELECTRIC APPARATUS AND ELECTRIC APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A dust collecting structure for an air-cooling electric apparatus includes a plurality of first vortex generating members which are disposed at a predetermined interval in a case and form a plurality of suction inlets; and a plurality of second vortex generating members which are disposed in an inner direction of the case and are spaced a predetermined distance apart from the suction inlets, wherein each of the first vortex generating members projects inside the case and has a shape that allows the air, which is sucked through the suction inlets by a suction fan, to generate a vortex near a rear end of the first vortex generating member, and wherein each of the second vortex generating members has a shape that divides the air into air streams and allows the air streams to generate a vortex near a rear end of the second vortex generating member. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247076 | HONEYCOMB UNIT FOR EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL - A metal honeycomb structure includes planar and corrugated sheets brazed together at first and second joining portions made of brazing materials applied to the corrugated sheet. The first and second joining portions are located proximate exhaust inlet and outlet of the honeycomb structure. The honeycomb further includes a joining strip joined to a metal outer tube. The joining strip is made of a brazing material applied to an inner wall of the metal outer tube. The second joining portion overlaps the joining strip and has a brazing length larger than a brazing length of the first joining portion which does not overlap the joining strip. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247077 | RIDING MOWER - A riding mower includes a pair of right and left front wheels; a pair of right and left rear wheels; a driver's seat provided between the rear wheels and the front wheels; an engine provided in the rear of the driver's seat; and a mower provided under the driver's seat. The riding mower is capable of being mounted with a fuel gas cylinder sideways on a side of the engine in which an operation section of the fuel gas cylinder faces backward. The riding mower further includes a guard member that is opposed to a rear surface of the fuel gas cylinder and is switchable between a protection position to cover the rear side of the operation section and an open position to open the rear surface of the fuel gas cylinder. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247078 | TINE DRIVE CAM FOR WINDROW MERGER - A windrow merger includes a plurality of rotationally driven tines, a rotation imparted to the tines being a cammed rotation, the camming of the rotation effecting a varying rotational speed of the tines. Further, the windrow merger has an internal drive assembly, the drive assembly being disposed generally in an internal aperture defined internal to a plurality of rotatable tines. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247079 | RAKE WITH SHIFTABLE CROSS MEMBER - The present invention is a rake, comprising a tongue assembly and a wheel assembly operably coupled to the tongue assembly and being rotationally shiftable relative to the tongue assembly and the wheel assembly mounting a pair of rake assemblies. Each of the pair of rake assemblies is disposable in a generally horizontal disposition when the rake is in a transport disposition, the generally horizontal disposition being effected in part by the rotational shifting of the wheel assembly when transitioning between a working disposition and the transport disposition. The present invention is further a method of disposing the aforementioned rake in the transport disposition. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247080 | INTEGRATED COAL GASIFICATION COMBINED CYCLE PLANT - Synthesis gas (syngas) gasified in a gasification furnace to which coal is introduced burns in a combustor. An exhaust-heat recovery boiler generates steam by using exhaust gas let out from a gas turbine equipped with the combustor. The steam generated in the exhaust-heat recovery boiler is introduced to a steam turbine. A generator is driven by the steam turbine and the gas turbine to generate electrical power. Part of the exhaust gas let out from the gas turbine is introduced to a carbon-dioxide recovery unit, where carbon dioxide is recovered therefrom. Coal is carried to the gasification furnace by the carbon dioxide. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247081 | FUEL NOZZLE TO WITHSTAND A FLAMEHOLDING INCIDENT AND A METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A nozzle is provided and includes an outer annulus defined by an exterior wall and an interior wall and including air inlets through which air flows to a fuel mixing zone and a combustion zone, an inner annulus disposed within the interior wall and including a fuel volume into which fuel is fed to a distal end thereof, which is adjacent to and isolated from the combustion zone and an airflow line, disposed between the fuel volume and the interior wall, through which air flows to the combustion zone with the airflow line and the combustion zone isolated from the fuel volume, and a fuse configured to melt during a flameholding incident and to form a breach through which fuel flows from the fuel volume, bypassing the fuel mixing zone, to a fuel burning zone downstream from the fuel mixing zone. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247082 | Clean up - rocket - The purpose is to develop, design a very inexpensive rocket to “clean up” the expendable debris orbiting the earth. This liter is a serious pollution of space and a threat to working satellites and the space station. Develop an inexpensive rocket engine with optimum efficiency conversion: propellants-chemicals to acquire the maximum thrust generation offering an inexpensive means to acquire low orbit to space. Parameters selected to minimize fuel consumption: by trying different hydrogen-oxygen mixture ratios. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247083 | POROUS CORE COWLING FOR A TURBOJET ENGINE - A core cowling for a bypass turbojet engine consisting of an internal wall ( | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247084 | ELECTRIC PREHEATING OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTOR USING A SOLAR CELL ARRAY - An internal combustion engine vehicle or hybrid-electric vehicle is provided with a vehicle-mounted solar cell array capable of generating electrical power. The solar cell array and other elements, including a metal substrate catalytic convertor form a system for reducing exhaust gas emissions from the vehicle in which the power from the array is applied to minimize exhaust emissions. A primary application of the solar cell array-generated power is to preheat the catalytic convertor to a preferred operating temperature prior to engine start. But the power from the solar cells, directed by a controller, may also be applied to charge the battery or to power electric power receiving devices, for example, to control cabin temperatures. The preferred allocation of the solar power available depends on a number of factors including the state of charge of the batteries, and the time of anticipated next use of the vehicle. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247085 | Compression Ignition Engine System With Diesel Particulate Filter Coated With NOx Reduction Catalyst And Stable Method Of Operation - An engine system includes an electronically controlled compression ignition engine configured to burn diesel fuel to produce an exhaust with a temperature and NOx to soot ratio. An aftertreatment system is fluidly connected to the engine and includes a diesel oxidation catalyst, a reductant supply, and a diesel particulate filter coated with a NOx reduction catalyst but not the diesel oxidation catalyst. A soot load density in the diesel particulate filter is stabilized by oxidizing soot at about a same rate as the compression ignition engine is supplying soot to the aftertreatment system without active regeneration. A NOx reduction reaction is catalyzed by the NOx reduction catalyst on the diesel particulate filter. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247086 | EXHAUST METHANE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for a vehicle, includes a conversion temperature determination module and a heating control module. The conversion temperature determination module generates a methane conversion temperature corresponding to a predetermined methane conversion efficiency. The heating control module selectively applies power to a substrate of an electrically heated catalyst (EHC) based on a temperature of the EHC and the methane conversion temperature. The EHC includes at least one catalyst that reacts with methane in exhaust output from an engine. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247087 | Increased Fan Speed To Assist DPF Regeneration - A method and device for raising the temperature of exhaust gas from an engine by increasing parasitic loading on the engine without significantly increasing engine speed. This may be accomplished by increasing a demand on a hydraulic fan powered by a variable displacement hydraulic pump and meeting the demand by adjusting the displacement for the variable displacement hydraulic pump. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247088 | EXHAUST GAS AFTER-TREATMENT SYSTEM - An exhaust gas after-treatment system ( | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247089 | INSULATED MAIN NH3 CARTRIDGE SYSTEM WITH SEPARATE START-UP UNIT - A system and method relate to a reductant dosing for use in the reduction of NOx in an exhaust stream is disclosed. The system and method incorporates a separate first or start-up cartridge and an insulated mantel or housing containing at least one to a plurality of main cartridges. The first and main cartridges store an ammonia adsorbing/desorbing material, which releases ammonia gas upon application of sufficient heat. The start-up cartridge permits the initial release of ammonia gas into the exhaust stream even during start-up of an engine, and because it is separate from the main cartridge, the first cartridge cools faster than the main cartridge and can be replenished with ammonia sooner than the main cartridge. The start-up cartridge is housed in or surrounded by a non-insulating debris shield. | 2012-10-04 |
| 20120247090 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFYING DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The exhaust gas purifying device of an internal combustion engine includes: an electrically heated catalyst which is provided on an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine, which purifies the exhaust gas drawn to the exhaust passage, and is warmed by electrification; and an electrification characteristic setting unit which set an electrification characteristic indicating a characteristic of an electrification resistance value in the electrically heated catalyst, in accordance with an electrification condition at a time of starting the electrification of the electrically heated catalyst. Thus, various determinations and controls relating to the electrically heated catalyst and using the electrification characteristic can be accurately performed. | 2012-10-04 |
