| 41st week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20080245499 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THIN MAGNESIUM BASED ALLOY PLATE - A magnesium metal thin plate manufacturing method includes at least a casting process of supplying a molten metal obtained by melting a magnesium metal to a molten metal bath, drawing out the molten metal, supplying the molten metal into the gap between a pair of casting rolls composed of at least a pair of casting upper roll and casting lower roll, applying pressure to the molten metal, and casting a plate solidified at a predetermined temperature and having a predetermined thickness, and a rolling process of rolling the cast plate by means of at least a pair of rolling rolls by applying pressure thereto to manufacture a magnesium metal thin plate. With the above arrangement, there can be provided a magnesium metal thin plate manufacturing method and manufacturing apparatus that can effectively manufacture a magnesium metal thin plate by plastic working without requiring a heat energy generation step again in rolling. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245500 | Reversible heat transfer element basket assembly with integrated frame for use in a heat exchanger - A heat exchanger heat transfer element basket assembly ( | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245501 | Console Air Conditioner for Vehicle - A console air conditioner comprising an evaporator and a heater is installed in the console space between front seats of a vehicle. Both sides of the air mixing zone where a cool air passageway meets a warm air passageway in the console air conditioner are connected to a pillar duct extending toward the middle pillar of the vehicle, thereby the performance of air conditioning for the rear seats in the vehicle can be accomplished independently and efficiently. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245502 | Heat Exchanger - The invention relates to a heat exchanger ( | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245503 | HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - The present invention provides a heat exchange system for a vehicle. The heat exchange system can include a first heat exchange circuit supported by the vehicle and fluidly connecting a condenser, a compressor, an evaporator, and an expansion device, a module removably secured to the vehicle, the module housing a pump, and a second heat exchange circuit fluidly connecting a liquid-to-air heat exchanger, the pump, and the evaporator. The first exchange circuit can be operable to condition a first passenger space, and the second heat exchange circuit can be operable to condition a second passenger space spaced apart from the first passenger space. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245504 | VEHICLE AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROL DEVICE - An air recirculation control system is basically provided with a thermal sensing arrangement, a blower speed sensing arrangement, a recirculation door actuator and a control device. The thermal sensing arrangement detects a prescribed temperature condition. The blower speed sensing arrangement provides a prescribed blower signal indicative of a prescribed blower speed condition. The recirculation door actuator operates a recirculation door. The control device selectively activates the recirculation door actuator to switch between a normal air intake mode and a recirculation override mode based on the prescribed temperature condition detected by the thermal sensing arrangement and the prescribed blower signal received from the blower speed sensing arrangement. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245505 | CO2 COOLING AND HEATING APPARATUS AND METHOD HAVING MULTIPLE REFRIGERATING CYCLE CIRCUITS | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245506 | COOLING APPARTUSES WITH DISCRETE COLD PLATES COMPLIANTLY COUPLED BETWEEN A COMMON MANIFOLD AND ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS OF AN ASSEMBLY TO BE COOLED - Cooling apparatuses and methods are provided for cooling an assembly including a planar support structure supporting multiple electronics components. The cooling apparatus includes: multiple discrete cold plates, each having a coolant inlet, coolant outlet and at least one coolant carrying channel disposed therebetween; and a manifold for distributing coolant to and exhausting coolant from the cold plates. The cooling apparatus also includes multiple flexible hoses connecting the coolant inlets of the cold plates to the manifold, as well as the coolant outlets to the manifold, with each hose segment being disposed between a respective cold plate and the manifold. A biasing mechanism biases the cold plates away from the manifold and towards the electronics components, and at least one fastener secures the manifold to the support structure, compressing the biasing mechanism, and thereby forcing the parallel coupled cold plates towards their respective electronics components to ensure good thermal interface. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245507 | Heat Exchanger with Telescoping Expansion Joint - A heat exchanger comprises a shell comprising a hollow shell body and separate shell end members attached thereto. A number of tubes is disposed within the shell body which is sized to permit both ends of the tubes to project outwardly therefrom to facilitate access for attaching the tubes ends to respective tube header plates, after which time the shell end members are slid over the shell body towards the shell body ends for attachment to respective header plates. The heat exchanger can include an expansion element attached between a shell end member and the shell body, wherein the expansion element is positioned adjacent a slidable joint formed by an overlapping section of the shell body and shell end member. Together, the expansion element accommodates axial movement and the slidable joint carries vibration loads between the shell body and shell end member. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245508 | Assembly of linear motor cooling parts - The cooling means of the linear motor is formed of an assembly of plate parts adapted to dimensions of linear motor stator element plates on which magnets are disposed, piping, and bonding material for securing the plate parts and the piping to each other. Opposite ends of the plate parts are bent to form piping housing portions. The stator element plates and the plate parts are mounted to the machine while overlaid on each other. The piping is passed through the piping housing portions at the opposite ends of the plate parts. Thus, mounting of the cooling means is completed. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245509 | HYDROFLUOROETHER AS A HEAT-TRANSFER FLUID - The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid wherein the heat transfer fluid is represented by the following structure: | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245510 | HEAT DISSIPATION APPARATUS, TWO-PHASE HEAT EXCHANGE DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A heat dissipation apparatus includes a plurality of fins and a two-phase heat exchange device connected to the fins. The two-phase heat exchange device includes a main body and a continuous wick structure. The main body forms a closed space therein, and the continuous wick structure is disposed on the entire inner surface of the main body. Methods for manufacturing a two-phase heat exchange device and a heat dissipation apparatus are also introduced. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245511 | Flat heat pipe - A flat heat pipe including: a tubular member having two sealed ends, a capillary wick being disposed at the internal sidewall of said tubular member and a liquid contained in said tubular member. Said tubular member defines a flat section and a thicker section at least. By the way, the present invention can solve the problem of the accumulated water inside the heat pipe of prior art and keeps a good efficiency of uniform temperature, and the radiation efficiency is better then the heat pipe of prior art. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245512 | Heat Exchanger, In Particular Exhaust Gas Heat Exchanger - The invention relates to a heat exchanger, in particular an exhaust gas heat exchanger, having at least one surface which is impinged on by a medium, in particular exhaust gas, is made from metal, in particular aluminum or stainless steel, and is provided with a coating. In order to improve the properties of the coating, according to the invention, the coating comprises a coating material based on nanotechnology. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245513 | Tube for heat exchanger and method of manufacturing tube - A tube for a heat exchanger is constructed of a single plate having one end portion and the other end portion in a width direction perpendicular to a tube longitudinal direction. The single plate having opposite first and second wall surfaces is bent to have a protruding portion at a position adjacent to the one end portion in the width direction and a contact portion adjacent to the protruding portion in the width direction. The protruding portion is configured to continuously extend in the longitudinal direction and to have a protruding tip on a side of the first wall surface, and the protruding tip contacts the first wall surface of a portion along the longitudinal direction. The second wall surface at the one end portion and the contact portion contacts the first wall surface at the other end portion and a position near the other end portion, respectively. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245514 | Charge Air Intercooler - The invention relates to a charge air intercooler ( | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245515 | Reduced vibration tube bundle device having slotted baffles - A slotted support baffle and a blocking baffle are disclosed for a tube bundle device. The baffles include blocking areas, which redirect the flow of fluid within the tube bundle device to improve heat transfer. The slotted support baffle includes a slot and rib structure which supports the tubes of the tube bundle. The support baffles may be used in combination with elongated tube supports. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245516 | Heat exchanger plate - In a heat exchanger plate, machine time required for processing can be shortened, production costs can be reduced, and a penetration bead of a weld can be prevented from intruding into a flow channel, thereby preventing the weld from deforming a cover section. The heat exchanger plate comprises: a flat main body on a surface of which is formed at least one first groove having a rectangular cross-sectional shape; and a cover which has substantially the same shape as the first groove in plan view and which is formed such that when embedded in the first groove, a rear face thereof contacts a bottom of the first groove and opposite side faces thereof contact opposite side faces of the first groove, and a surface thereof is substantially flush with that of the main body, wherein there is provided a second groove formed extending along the opposite side faces at a center of the rear face, and the cover is joined to the main body by friction stir welding. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245517 | Heat exchanger plate and manufacturing method therefor - In a heat exchanger plate freedom of design of the flow channel is improved. A flat main body on a surface of which is formed at least one first groove having a rectangular cross-sectional shape, and a second groove having a rectangular cross-sectional shape that is narrower than the first groove, and that is formed following along opposite side faces of the first groove at a center of a bottom face of the first groove; and a flat cover which covers an entire surface of the main body, and on a rear face of which is formed a protrusion whose top face contacts a bottom face of the first groove and whose opposite side faces contact opposite side faces of the first groove, when the cover is superposed on the surface of the main body, and which forms a flow channel by means of a top face thereof and the second groove, are joined by friction stir welding. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245518 | Flat Tube Making Platelike Body, Flat Tube, Heat Exchanger and Process for Fabricating Heat Exchanger - A flat tube making platelike body | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245519 | Heat Exchanger Having a Vacuum Tube - A heat exchanger comprises a vacuum tube with an outer wall. An inner tube can be filled with a heat-conducting fluid. The outer wall of the inner tube is situated concentric to a wall of the vacuum tube. At least one heat-conducting film is provided that joins said wall of the vacuum tube to the fluid-conducting tube system. A means which collects and concentrates solar energy is provided on the wall on the side of the vacuum tube facing away from the heat-conducting element. In addition, each heat-conducting element, while being pretensioned, presses against the wall of the vacuum tube and against the fluid-conducting tube system. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245520 | System and method for changing the convective heat transfer of a surface - A system and method is described generally for producing surface deformations on a surface of a body. The system and method relate to changing the convective heat transfer coefficient for a surface. The system includes a first surface being a surface of a body exposed to a fluid flow and at least one actuator affecting deformation of the first surface. The system also includes a control system providing control commands to the at least one actuator, the control commands configured to change deformations on the first surface in order to change the convective heat transfer coefficient of the first surface. Further, the system includes a sensor providing environmental characteristic information to the control system. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245521 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ENCLOSURE - Disclosed is a cooling system for cooling an enclosure. The system comprises a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet which are interconnected by a fluid pathway. A fluid mover is in fluid communication with the pathway and moves fluid along it. A programmed controller operates the fluid mover to direct fluid flow along the fluid pathway. The controller is programmed such that in response to a first fluid located outside the enclosure being detected at a first temperature that is equal to or less than a detected second temperature of a second fluid located inside the enclosure, the mover moves the first fluid into the enclosure thereby lowering the temperature inside the enclosure. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245522 | Apparatus for manipulating power tongs - An apparatus for manipulating a power tong to various positions on the rig floor. A boom of fixed length is mounted to a drilling rig either directly or indirectly by means of a bearing housing. The bearing housing is slewable about a vertical axis and the boom is axially drivable with respect to the bearing housing, these motions together or individually causing lateral motion to the power tong. In one embodiment, the bearing housing and thereby the boom is tilted by use of hydraulic cylinders mounted between the bearing housing and slewing housing, allowing the elevation of the power tong to be changed. In a second embodiment, the end of the boom at the power tong is supported by a hydraulic cylinder and hanging cable. In a third embodiment, the power tong is supported directly by a hanging cable and hydraulic cylinder arrangement and the end of the boom pushes and slews to impart lateral motion indirectly to the power tong by way of the hanging cable or cylinder or tong itself. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245523 | Cleaning apparatus - A cleaning apparatus for cleaning the inner surface of an oil or gas production tubing includes a tubular body, one or more cleaning elements mounted on the outer surface of the body and an elastically deformable stabiliser rotatably mounted on the body to centralise the apparatus in the tubing whilst also allow the body to pass though areas of reduced diameter in the production tubing. Preferably, there are a pair of spaced apart stabilisers having a web arrangement of spars with a flange at each end. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245524 | Tubular running tool and method of using same - An automated tubular running tool for use in drilling systems and the like allows for the picking up, positioning, stabbing and threadedly connecting a tubular segment to a tubular string being held by the rig by a spider. The tool comprises a pivoting arm, which can pickup, position, stab and threadedly connect the tubular segment. The tool further features an integral elevator, which then lowers the piping string tubing string into the well bore. This tubular running tool allows for the connection of tubular segments to a tubular string without the need of personnel. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245525 | ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMPING SYSTEM WITH GAS VENT - A technique is provided for pumping fluids from a wellbore. An electric submersible pumping system is deployed in a wellbore on a tubing. Free gas can potentially accumulate around the electric submersible pumping system, but a gas vent is positioned to remove free gas. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245526 | Fluid-flow system, device and method - Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for combining fluids of different pressures and flow rates in, for example, gas gathering systems, gas wells, and other areas in which independently powered compressors or pumps are not desired. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245527 | Use Of A Chopper Mechanism To Add Fibers To A Well - A chopper mechanism for providing a fiber to a fluid at an oilfield. The chopper mechanism may be employed to process the fiber from an uncut form to a cut form in order to provide a mixture of the fluid and the fiber with flowback inhibiting character. Techniques of employing the chopper mechanism may be utilized at the site of an oilfield for applications such as fracturing, cementing, and drilling. Additionally, the chopper mechanism itself may be made available as a large high capacity chopper assembly, or a smaller handheld chopper gun for slower rate fiber supply operations. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245528 | Separating Device - The invention comprises a sealing body ( | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245529 | Through-Riser Installation of Tree Block - A subsea well assembly has a tubing hanger that lands and seals in a wellhead housing. A tree block is lowered through the drilling riser into engagement with the tubing hanger. The tree block has a lower portion that inserts and latches into the bore of the wellhead housing. The drilling riser is disconnected, and a module is lowered onto the tree block, the module having a choke and controls for controlling the well. The master valve for production is the downhole safety valve in the tubing. The wing production valve is a ball valve located in the flow passage of the tree block. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245530 | Method for a Short-Term Well Operation by Means of an Electrically-Powered Downhole Pumping Unit (Kuzmichev Method) - Production of a liquid from wells by mechanical means can be used for operating producing wells by means of electrically-powered submersible centrifugal pumping units (EPSCPUs) with controllable electrical drives. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245531 | DOWNHOLE DEPLOYMENT VALVES - Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member such as a flapper that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245532 | APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MILLING A RESTRICTED CASING SHOE - A method of removing a restriction in a tubular located in a well includes providing a drilling assembly with a drill bit and a reamer, the reamer having a cutting structure for removing the restriction; drilling through a lower portion of the tubular; expanding the reamer at a location below the restriction; and urging the reamer back toward the restriction to remove the restriction. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245533 | Fiber support arrangement for a downhole tool and method - A fiber support arrangement for a downhole tool includes a tubular; at least one end ring positioning the tubular spaced radially from a downhole tool and lacking contact therewith; and a fiber supported at the tubular and method. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245534 | Wellhead Assembly and Method - The invention provides a wellhead ( | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245535 | Actuation tool - An actuation tool includes a mandrel; at least one protrusion in the mandrel representing a deformation of the material of the mandrel resulting in the mandrel having a lesser axial dimension than it does with the protrusion removed or diminished; and a fluid inlet positioned to facilitate application of pressure to one of an inside or outside surface of the mandrel and method. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245536 | Apparatus and method for delivering a conductor downhole - A conductor delivery arrangement includes a length of feedable tubing; a landing tool in operable communication with the feedable tubing; and a conductor in operable communication with the landing tool and method. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245537 | Flame suppressant aerosol generant - The present invention is directed to pyrotechnic aerosol fire suppression compositions that burn rapidly, but coolly. The rapid burning of the compositions of the present invention produces a voluminous flame-suppressive aerosol that is useful in suppressing and/or extinguishing both small and large fires. The compositions of the invention contain at least one oxidizer and a fuel component comprising at least one organic acid salt, which combination produces a rapid burning composition that burns at low temperatures with little or no flame and have a low heat of combustion. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245538 | Automatic Stove Top Fire Extinguisher - A fire extinguishing system for use with gas or electric range stove top to automatically deploy and energize an audible alarm. The system includes a pressurized supply of inert gas within an inflatable bag. A grease fire on the stove top breaks the fusible cord and allows the case to open, releasing the inert gas supply. The inert gas inflates a flame resistant bag to cover the burners of the stove top. The bottom of the flame resistant bag is a specific temperature sensitive material that will decompose on contact with the grease fire. As the bottom decomposes, the flame resistant material surrounds the cooking container containing the grease fire. The grease fire becomes isolated by flame resistant materials and inert gas. The bottom two layers of the bag have an additional layer of non-flammable absorbent fiber between the two layers of the decomposing bottom. The decomposing bottom layer releases the non-flammable absorbent fiber into the cooking container containing the extinguished grease fire to absorb the cooking grease and prevent the cooking grease from re-igniting. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245539 | Soil Tilling Device - A soil tilling device, in particular a rotary tiller, a motor hoe or a motocultivator of the kind comprising one or more soil blades ( | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245540 | Ripper Assembly With Direct Load Path - A work vehicle, such as a motor grader, comprises a frame, a ripper, a tie bar attached to the frame, and a four-bar linkage attached to and disposed between the ripper and the tie bar for transferring a load between the ripper and the frame via the four-bar linkage and the tie bar. The four-bar linkage and the tie bar are co-planar with respect to a plane within which the four-bar linkage is movable relative to the frame. A toolbar for the ripper is also disclosed. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245541 | Percussive Tool, in Particular for Surgucal Use - The invention relates to a percussive tool having an oscillatory drive ( | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245542 | Hammer drill - It is an object of the invention to provide an improvement in ease of operation of a driving mode switching mechanism in a hammer drill. According to the invention, a representative hammer drill includes a driving mode switching mechanism which has an operating part, a first switching member and a second switching member. The operating part can be turned to at least three rotating positions in its circumferential direction, while the operating part can be turned 360° on the rotation axis in the both directions. Thus, the user can select the desired driving mode in the shortest turning distance without passing through an unnecessary driving mode position. Therefore, ease of operation in mode change can be enhanced. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245543 | MONOLITHIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT - A monolithic integrated circuit arrangement is provided that includes a first circuit component, which is formed as a differentially supplied coil and has at least one conductor loop encompassing an interior region, and at least one additional circuit component. According to an embodiment of the invention, the additional circuit component of the circuit arrangement is disposed in the interior region. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245544 | Control module housing - A housing unit for securing electronics of a control module to a vehicle may include a housing and at least two connection members. The connection members connected to the housing may be adapted to engage an adaptor member (e.g., bracket) configured to be secured to a vehicle. The connection members may include at least one connection member configured to hook into the adaptor member and at least one connection member configured to snap into the adaptor member. Protrusion(s) may be included on the connection member(s) and be configured to contact the adaptor member to substantially eliminate transverse movement of the housing. The protrusion(s) may be crush-rib(s). The housing may include features to position, support, and minimize vibration of the electronics, where the electronics maybe disposed on a printed circuit board (PCB). | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245545 | METAL-SEALING MATERIAL-FEEDTHROUGH - Metal-sealing material-feedthrough, especially for devices which are subjected to high pressures, include at least one metal pin located in a sealing material in a feedthrough opening in a base body, whereby the at least one metal pin is enveloped at least partially by a conductive component element, so that a conductive connection may be created on the one hand between the component element and the metal pin and whereby on the other hand the component element is in contact with the base body, so that a conductive connection can be established between the component element and the base body, the component element possessing a design form to the extent that the component element with respect to its contour essentially follows the contour of the inside wall of the feedthrough opening along a section S. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245546 | Paint Shield - A paint shield for covering an electrical device has a generally planar plate with an attachment element connected thereto. The attachment element releasably engages one or more of a standard wall switch, a decor type switch or a socket. At least one overspray wall on the rear face of the plate is spaced from the perimeter of the plate and extends from the plate to provide protection from paint or other surface treatments. The overspray wall may also serve as an attachment element. Blisters at or near the edges of the plate define receptacle for receiving a mounting screw head. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245547 | CABLE AND APPARATUS INTERCONNECTION CLOSE QUARTERS ENVIRONMENTAL SEAL - A sealing assembly for a cable to apparatus electrical interconnection. The assembly having a unitary cylindrical gasket, the outer diameter of the cylindrical gasket provided with an insertion opening to an interconnection cavity; the insertion opening having a generally circle sector shape at a cable end and an apparatus end, the insertion opening extending between the cable end and the apparatus end along the outer diameter. A generally C-shaped outer shell is dimensioned to seat along the outer diameter, the outer shell having outward protruding edge lips aligned with the insertion opening along the outer diameter. The edge lips movable towards one another to a closed position wherein the insertion opening is closed around the electrical interconnection; and means for retaining, such as a locking bar that fits over the edge lips. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245548 | CONDUCTIVE TAPE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a conductive tape. The conductive tape includes a base, an adhesive layer, and a carbon nanotube layer. The adhesive layer is configured for being sandwiched between the base and the carbon nanotube layer. And a method for making the conductive tape includes the steps of: fabricating at least one carbon nanotube film and an adhesive agent; coating the adhesive agent on a base and drying the adhesive agent on the base so as to form an adhesive layer; and forming a carbon nanotube layer on the adhesive layer and compressing the carbon nanotube layer so as to sandwich the adhesive layer between the carbon nanotube layer and the base. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245549 | WIRING BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In a method of manufacturing a wiring board, the method includes: (i) forming a plurality of conductive patterns to come into contact with a support plate; (ii) forming a resin layer to cover the plurality of conductive patterns and to come into contact with the support plate; (iii) forming another conductive pattern connected to at least one of the plurality of conductive patterns; and (iv) removing the support plate. A first area of the support plate coming into contact with at least one of the plurality of conductive patterns in step (i) is different in surface roughness from a second area of the support plate coming into contact with the resin layer in step (ii). | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245550 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In conventional electronic components, having a substrate as a component of the structure has been an obstacle to an ultra-low profile design. To address the problem, the present invention provides an improved structure without a substrate. Internal electrode | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245551 | CIRCUIT BOARD STRUCTURE FOR EMBEDDING SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP THEREIN AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A semiconductor chip-embedded circuit board and a fabrication method thereof are provided, including: a core board having first and second surfaces with first and second circuit layers thereon respectively, the first surface having a chip-receiving area (CRA); a laminated layer formed on the first and second surfaces and formed with an opening for exposing the CRA; third and fourth circuit layers formed on the laminated layer, the third circuit layer having first and second conductive pads, the fourth circuit layer having third conductive pads; a first insulating protective layer formed on the third circuit layer and formed with a plurality of first openings for exposing the first conductive pads and the CRA and a plurality of second openings for exposing the second conductive pads; and a second insulating protective layer formed on the fourth circuit layer and formed with third openings for exposing the third conductive pads. Mounting a semiconductor chip on the CRA reduces package height. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245552 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD WITH ENHANCED STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY - A structural printed wiring board panel includes a multilayer printed wiring board having opposing, outer faces and interlayer interconnects that route RF, power and control signals. Connection areas are formed in or on at least on one face for connecting the interlayer interconnects and any electrical components. A metallic face sheet is secured onto at least one outer face, adding structural rigidity to the multilayer printed wiring board. A metallic face sheet can have apertures positioned to allow access to connection areas. RF components can be carried by a face sheet and operatively connected to connection areas. Antenna elements can be positioned on the same or an opposing face sheet and operatively connected to RF components to form a phased array printed wiring board (PWB) panel. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245553 | INTERCONNECTION, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An interconnection includes a bundle of conductive members, each of the conductive members being made of carbon nanotube having an end connected to a first conductive film, and another end connected to a second conductive film separated from the first conductive film; and carbon particles each having a diamond crystal structure, dispersed between the conductive members. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245554 | FABRICATION METHOD AND STRUCTURE OF PCB ASSEMBLY, AND TOOL FOR ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A fabrication method and structure for a PBCA, and tool for assembly of the structure. The structure includes a circuit board, at least one first solder joint, a plurality of second solder joints, and an electronic device. The circuit board has a solder mask, having a plurality of openings exposing at least one first pad and a plurality of second pads arranged beyond the first pad, on a surface. The first solder joint has a maximum width J | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245555 | CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE WITH PLATED THROUGH HOLE STRUCTURE AND METHOD - A circuit substrate includes an outer plated through hole structure and an inner plated through hole structure located within the outer plated through hole structure. In one example, the circuit substrate includes a core and an outer plated through hole structure having a first metal layer configured over the core to form an outer plated through hole. The circuit substrate also includes an inner plated through hole structure located within the outer plated through hole structure having a second metal layer positioned inside of the outer plated through hole with an insulation layer interposed between the first and second metal layers. Methods for making such a circuit substrate are also described. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245556 | OPTIMIZING THE PCB LAYOUT ESCAPE FROM AN ASIC USING HDI - Techniques for optimizing application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) and other IC pin assignment corresponding to a high density interconnect (HDI) printed circuit board (PCB) layout are provided. Applying the techniques described herein, pin assignments may be systematically and strategically planned, for example, in an effort to reduce the PCB layer count and associated cost, increase signal integrity and speed, reduce the surface area used by an ASIC and its support circuitry, reduce plane perforations, and reduce via crosstalk when compared to conventional designs with an ASIC mounted on a multilayered PCB. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245557 | OPTIMIZING ASIC PINOUTS FOR HDI - Techniques for optimizing application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) and other IC pin assignment corresponding to a high density interconnect (HDI) printed circuit board (PCB) layout are provided. Applying the techniques described herein, pin assignments may be systematically and strategically planned, for example, in an effort to reduce the PCB layer count and associated cost, increase signal integrity and speed, reduce the surface area used by an ASIC and its support circuitry, reduce plane perforations, and reduce via crosstalk when compared to conventional designs with an ASIC mounted on a multilayered PCB. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245558 | VIA STRUCTURE OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board ( | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245559 | Variable interconnect geometry for electronic packages and fabrication methods - Disclosed is a variable interconnect geometry formed on a substrate that allows for increased electrical performance of the interconnects without compromising mechanical reliability. The compliance of the interconnects varies from the center of the substrate to edges of the substrate. The variation in compliance can either be step-wise or continuous. Exemplary low-compliance interconnects include columnar interconnects and exemplary high-compliance interconnects include helix interconnects. A cost-effective implementation using batch fabrication of the interconnects at a wafer level through sequential lithography and electroplating processes may be employed. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245560 | Combined environmental-electromagnetic rotary seal - A combined environmental and electromagnetic rotary seal. The invention is adapted for use between two mutually rotating components of an electromagnetic energy transmission system and provides simultaneous protection against contamination from the environment and unwanted electromagnetic leakage. In the illustrative embodiment, a first set of grooves is cut into the exterior of a first conductive cylindrical component whose interior contains a portion of a millimeter-wave beam waveguide energy transmission system, the grooves comprising the electromagnetic portion of the seal and a second set of grooves is cut into the interior of the conductive housing enclosing the first conductive cylindrical component. The second set of grooves comprises the environmental portion of the seal when a set of standard environmental seals (such as elastomeric o-ring seals) are seated in each groove in the second set of grooves and each seal is compressed between the groove in which it is seated and the exterior of the first conductive cylindrical component. The environmental seals maintain a nearly uniform annular gap between the first conductive cylindrical component and the conductive housing such that the two conductors do not make physical contact. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245561 | Housing for Shielding from Electromagnetic Interference - Housing for shielding from electromagnetic interference, comprising a first housing component with a first VELCRO-type fastening element and a second housing component with a second VELCRO-type fastening element each made of conductive material, wherein an aperture between the first housing component and the second housing component is closed in an electromagnetically-sealing manner by a third VELCRO-type fastening element made of conductive material. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245562 | Screened Housing with Press-Fit Pins and Method for Production Thereof - A screened housing ( | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245563 | Electromagnetic Wave Shielding Device - An electromagnetic wave shielding layer | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245564 | POWER FEEDING BOX - A power feeding box includes an electric wire for feeding a power to a movable body to be moved in up-and-down directions and a housing unit contains a surplus length of the electric wire. The housing unit includes an inlet port which is provided on an upper side of the housing unit for introducing the electric wire into the housing unit, an opening portion which is provided on a side face of the housing unit along in the up-and-down directions, and a movable unit which fixes the electric wire extracted from the opening portion so as to move the electric wire in the up-and-down directions together with the movable unit. The housing unit is provided in a lower half of a movable range of the movable unit. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245565 | Device for Connecting a Basic Electrical Component and an Additional Electrical Component to a Supply Network, Especially of a Motor Vehicle, and Methods for the Production of Such a Connecting Device - The invention relates to a device for connecting a basic electrical component and an additional electrical component to a supply network, especially of a motor vehicle, and several methods for producing such a connecting device. Said device comprises at least one first contact to which the supply network can be connected, at least one second contact to which the basic electrical component can be connected, and at least one third contact to which the additional electrical component can be connected. The contacts are connected in an electrically conducting manner with the aid of at least one flat conductor. At least the first and the third contact are formed by a terminal section of the flat conductor. The terminal section of the flat conductor which forms the contact is bent in such a way that the first and the third contact are oriented in a given direction, particularly a horizontal or vertical direction. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245566 | ADAPTOR AND TESTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An adaptor is for electrically connecting with pins of an electrical connector. The adaptor includes an insulating housing, a pair of crimping connectors, and two connecting members. The insulating housing includes two holes. The crimping connectors are accommodated respectively in the holes. Each crimping connector includes a first crimping portion for electrically connecting to one of the pins and a second crimping portion together formed with the first crimping portion. The connecting members are electrically connected with the crimping connectors respectively. Each connecting member includes a first end, a cable, and a second end. The first end is electrically connected with the second crimping portion. The cable is electrically connected with the first end. The second end is electrically connected with the cable, wherein the second end has a through hole. A testing device for testing the electrical connector is also disclosed. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245567 | ELECTRICAL BIFURCATED SPLICE - An electrical bifurcated splice and splice terminal. An electrical bifurcated splice terminal comprises two wireways configured such that a continuous wire may be placed in both wireways; a post separating the two wireways and configured such that the continuous wire may be positioned around the post; and two crimps, each at one of the two wireways, and configured to crimp a wire in the wireway. A continuous wire is located in the two wireways and around the post, and crimped by the two crimps. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245568 | System and Method for Drilling a Borehole - A system and method is provided for drilling a wellbore including a rotary drill bit with a bit body having a plurality of mechanical cutters to cut away formation material as the wellbore is formed; and a directed energy mechanism to direct energy into the formation such that energy from the directed energy mechanism causes fracturing of surrounding material to facilitate drilling in the direction of the directed energy. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245569 | Apparatus and Methods to Perform Focused Sampling of Reservoir Fluid - Apparatus and methods to perform focused sampling of reservoir fluid are described. An example method couples a sampling probe to a subterranean formation and, while the sampling probe is coupled to the subterranean formation, varies a pumping ratio of at least two displacement units to reduce a contamination level of a formation flu id extracted via the sampling probe from the subterranean formation. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245570 | MODULAR CONNECTOR AND METHOD - A modular tool for use in subterranean formations includes a first module, a second module and one or more connectors for connecting the first and second modules. In particular, the first module includes a first collar that at least partially defines an exterior of the tool and that includes a first engagement mechanism at a first end of the collar and a second engagement mechanism at a second end of the collar. The first module also includes a fluid passageway for passing drilling fluid therethrough. The second module has a similar configuration as includes similar architecture. The one or more connectors facilitate the connection of at least one flowline fluidly connected to an exterior of the tool, and an electrical pathway for transmitting power and/or data between the modules. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245571 | Earth drilling device - The invention relates to an earth drilling device comprising an auger, an encasing tube that surrounds the auger, a rotary drive for driving at least the auger in a rotating manner about a drilling axis, an ejecting device for discharging drill spoil from the auger, wherein the ejecting device has a discharge line for the drill spoil, and a mast element along which the auger can be moved together with the ejecting device. The invention is characterized in that a device for changing the length of the discharge line is provided. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245572 | Well Jet Device and the Operating Method Thereof - Well jet device comprises a packer mounted on a pipe string provided with a central channel embodied therein and jet pump. The pump has channels supplying a working medium to a nozzle, removing the media mixture and supplying a medium pumped from the well, respectively. Said nozzle is connected to the annular space by the channels and the channel is connected to the pipe string internal cavity through the channel on the side, where the diffuser of the pump enters and exits. A working medium flow switch is arranged in the body. An annular channel communicating with the channel via the channel and the nozzle is above said abutment flange and the steady bush comprises bypass holes and mounting seat for mounting a sealing unit with a hole for passing a logging cable with instruments therethrough or for arranging a depression insert provided with a return valve. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245573 | Thread Retention - The invention relates to an earth boring device including a housing which has at least one portion with an inner thread, and a threaded element which has a corresponding outer thread, wherein the threaded element is slotted and has a receptacle for a securing element which increases the outer diameter of the threaded element and the contact pressure of the threaded connection between threaded element and housing, when inserted in the receptacle. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245574 | DRILLING AND HOLE ENLARGEMENT DEVICE - An expandable drilling apparatus is deployed upon a distal end of a drillstring and includes a cutting head and a substantially tubular main body adjacent the cutting head providing a plurality of axial recesses configured to receive arm assemblies configured to translate between a retracted and an extended position. A flow switch actuates the arm assemblies when a drilling fluid pressure exceeds an activation value and the drilling apparatus includes a biasing member to reset the arm assemblies when the drilling fluid pressure falls below a reset value. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245575 | Tubular running tool and method of using same - An automated tubular running tool for use in drilling systems and the like allows for the picking up, positioning, stabbing and threadedly connecting a tubular segment to a tubular string being held by the rig by a spider. The tool comprises a pivoting arm, which can pickup, position, stab and threadedly connect the tubular segment. The tool further features an integral elevator, which then lowers the piping string tubing string into the well bore. This tubular running tool allows for the connection of tubular segments to a tubular string without the need of personnel. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245576 | CUTTING ELEMENTS WITH INCREASED TOUGHNESS AND THERMAL FATIGUE RESISTANCE FOR DRILLING APPLICATIONS - Cutting elements offering increased toughness and thermal fatigue resistance can be formed of a wear resistant material having coarse grains disposed in a binder matrix with a binder content of at least about 18% by weight. The coarse grains include grains of at least one selected from the group of a transition metal carbide, a transition metal boride, and transition metal nitride. The binder content and coarse grain size may be selected to provide a Rockwell A hardness of at least about 75 Ra or a wear number of at least about 1.5. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245577 | System, method, and apparatus for contoured thrust surfaces between thrust washer and head for roller cone drill bit - A thrust washer located between the thrust surfaces of the head and the cone of a drill bit allows for radial rotation between the cone, thrust washer, and head during drilling operations. The thrust washer also accommodates axial rotation between the cone and the head. The mating thrust surfaces between the thrust washer and the head are contoured to allow the thrust washer to rotate axially with the cone, and provide increased bearing contact between the thrust washer and the cone. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245578 | Combination Weigher - A combination weigher of the present invention comprises a center base body ( | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245579 | WEIGHING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROCESS MANAGEMENT - A weighing apparatus adapted to facilitate process management and methods associated therewith are described. The weighing apparatus may include a process control interface for including process data onto a label for managing a process. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245580 | Scale including a removable display - A scale including a housing having a weight sensor wherein the weight sensor is adapted to determine a weight of an item placed on the weight sensor. The housing also defines an internal compartment having a guide wall and a guide post. Additionally, the scale includes a display that communicates with the weight sensor and is removably attached to the housing, and a cord connecting the display and the housing. The guide wall and the guide post control the movement of the cord in and out of the housing when the display is moved between an extended position and a retracted position. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245581 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALERTING AN OPERATOR - A system for alerting an operator of a weighing apparatus is described. The weighing apparatus may be capable of displaying a message in a message area to an operator. The message may be displayed in response to a command sent from a remote device. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245582 | FLOATING CAPACITIVE COUPLERS USED TO ENHANCE SIGNAL COUPLING IN A CAPACITIVE TOUCHPAD - A capacitive touchpad comprised of drive electrodes and at least one sense electrodes disposed on or within an insulating substrate material, wherein an electrically floating capacitive coupler is disposed adjacent to both the drive electrodes and the sense electrode to thereby enhance signal coupling between the drive electrodes and the sense electrode caused by introduction of a pointing object. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245583 | CONTROLLER ARRANGEMENT FOR AN OPTICAL SENSING PEN - Provided is a controller arrangement for an optical sensing pen having a nib. The controller arrangement is configured to operatively sense location data by sensing location tags on a page of printed media, and to calculate a nib-to-tag distance indicative of the location data. The controller arrangement includes n infrared (IR) illumination LED and image sensor assembly configured to transmit IR light onto, and receive IR light reflected from, respectively, the page of printed media. The arrangement also includes a force sensing infrared LED and photodiode assembly configured to detect when the nib contacts the page so that the sensor assembly is only activated when the nib is in contact with said page. Also included are an infrared data association (IrDA) interface for short-range communication with a computing system and a processor arranged in signal communication with, and configured to control, the sensor assembly, the photodiode assembly, and IrDA interface to operatively calculate the nib-to-tag distance and to transmit related location data to the computing system. The arrangement also includes power management and orientation circuitry configured to deactivate the processor when the pen is sensed in a particular orientation for a predetermined period of time. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245584 | Leg Type Mobile Robot - To provide a leg type mobile robot, in which a downsizing and wait-saving of floor reaction force detector to be installed on the foot is enabled. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245585 | Vehicle Drive Line - A vehicle includes a front axle and rear axle, where at least one of said axles is driven, an engine arranged in the vicinity of the rear or front end of said vehicle, the engine including an output shaft connected to the driven axle via a transmission system for transmitting driving power from the engine to the driven axle. The transmission system includes at least a multiple-speed gearbox for causing variable gear ratio between the engine and driven axle. The engine and at least a part of the gearbox are arranged on each side of the driven axle, and are connected only via a power transmitting device so that an engine block of the engine is separated from a gearbox housing of the gearbox. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245586 | Device and Method for Heating a Crankcase Ventilation System in a Hybrid Vehicle - A device and method for heating a positive crankcase ventilation system in a hybrid vehicle includes a ventilation device, provided on a crankcase, and a supercooling cycle for cooling power electronics for an electric motor of the hybrid vehicle. The ventilation device is heatable by way of the supercooling cycle in order to prevent icing of the ventilation device. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245587 | Vehicle Hybrid Energy System - A hybrid energy storage system suitable for use in a vehicle having an electrified drivetrain includes a first energy storage module and a second energy storage module that is different than the first energy storage module. The first energy storage module may have a cell configuration, a cell chemistry, a cell number, a controller or another characteristic different than a like characteristic of the second energy storage module. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245588 | MOVING APPARATUS - To provide a fuel cell moving body that can extend travel distance by the battery when fuel cell failure has occurred. A fuel cell vehicle | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245589 | Device For Truck Cab Suspension - Device for truck cab suspension comprising a forward cab suspension which itself comprises a carrier frame fastened to the cab and the frame is arranged on each long side of the truck close to a stabilizer. An articulation device allows forward tilting of the carrier frame and the cab. The tilting is caused by at least one tilt cylinder. The cab suspension comprises a cab spring adapted to acting between the truck chassis and the carrier frame. The carrier frame is supported for pivoting relative to the forward lower portion of each of two end pieces which form part of the carrier frame and are each connected to their respective stabilizer which is situated rearward from the forward lower portion and is supported by the truck chassis. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245590 | Hybrid Automotive Vehicle with Thermoelectric Device - An automotive vehicle, such as an HEV, having an internal combustion engine and an electrical system. A thermoelectric device overlies the internal combustion engine and converts heat from the engine into electricity. The thermoelectric device is electrically coupled to the electrical system of the vehicle. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245591 | Anti Spinning Device, a Vehicle Comprising the Device and a Method for Reducing Slip During Advancing of a Vehicle - An anti spinning device for a powered vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes at least one driveline, the driveline including a power source and at least one rotatable element, which power source is connected to and arranged to transmit power to the at least one rotatable element. The anti spinning device includes an arrangement for detecting the fulfilment of a preset condition and an arrangement for interrupting the power transmission to the individual rotatable element when the preset condition is fulfilled. A method for controlling an anti spinning device, and a vehicle and a work vehicle such an anti spinning device, are also provided. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245592 | Electric Foldable Wheelchair - An electric wheelchair comprises: a chair assembly and a wheel assembly. The wheel assembly is mounted at the bottom of the chair assembly. The chair assembly includes a seat, a first frame, a second frame, and a third frame, which are pivotally connected to form a four-bar linkage mechanism, so that the seat and the respective frames of the electric wheelchair will be folded synchronously in the same direction when the electric wheelchair is being folded, and the folding direction of the chair assembly is vertical to the axis of the drive wheels of the wheel assembly, thus allowing the disabled user to fold the chair assembly and to disassemble the wheel assembly quickly and effortlessly. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245593 | Hybrid light electric vehicle with all-wheel power train - The disclosure relates to automotive technology, particularly relating to an all-wheel power train adaptable to a three-wheeled land vehicle. A hybrid light electric vehicle having three wheels is disclosed, comprising three wheels suspended from a land vehicle chassis; three electric motors, each of the electric motors drivingly coupled to the respective one of the three wheels; at least one rechargeable battery; a vehicle-mounted combustion-engine electric generator; and hybrid control means. A fighting military vehicle is disclosed based such a hybrid light electric vehicle. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245594 | Traveling apparatus - A coaxial two-wheeled vehicle includes a plurality of wheels disposed in parallel, a vehicle body, at least one of a step plate and a seat, an operating member, and a mechanism. The vehicle body supports plurality of wheels rotatably. The step plate is coupled to the vehicle body to carry a driver in an upright attitude. The seat is coupled to the vehicle body to seat the driver. The operating member is coupled to the vehicle body and operated by the driver for inputting driver's operation including an accelerating operation and a decelerating operation. The mechanism is configured to move at least one of the step plate and the seat in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body in accordance with an operation of the operating member. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245595 | Hybrid Electric Motor Vehicle and a Final Drive Unit Therefor - In a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine driving a front final drive unit connected to a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245596 | VEHICLE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - A limited slip differential for a vehicle includes an engine, a transmission, a differential mechanism operable to distribute an output from the engine which is transmitted by way of the transmission to one of a pair of left and right front wheels and a pair of left and right rear wheels, a transfer mechanism which is disposed closer to a center of the vehicle in the left-right direction than the differential mechanism, and a distribution controller operable to control amounts of distributed outputs. The differential mechanism is disposed in a first side of the transfer mechanism. The distribution controller is disposed in a second side of the transfer mechanism which is opposite to the first side, and includes a clutch mechanism operable to limit a differential action between the one of the drive shafts and the output shaft. | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245597 | Braking Systems - A reverse braking system for a commercial vehicle including sensors ( | 2008-10-09 |
| 20080245598 | CONTROLLING DRIVER BEHAVIOR AND MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTION CONTROL - A system and method for motor vehicle restriction control enables an owner of a motor vehicle to restrict another person's use and operation of the owner's motor vehicle. The system includes a driver identification module identifying a driver operating the motor vehicle and a storage device for storing at least one restriction profile defining for the driver at least one restriction of the operation the motor vehicle. The system farther includes a motor vehicle controlling device for restricting the operation of the motor vehicle according to the at least one restriction in response to the driver identification module identifying the driver. | 2008-10-09 |
