41st week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140299056 | Low temperature migration enhanced Si-Ge epitaxy with plasma assisted surface activation - Epitaxial films are grown by alternately exposed to precursor dosing regions, inert gas plasma regions, hydrogen-containing plasma regions, chlorine-containing plasma and metrology regions, or regions where an atomic hydrogen source is located. Alternately, laser irradiation techniques may be substituted for the plasma energy in some of the processing regions. The film growth process can be implemented at substrate temperatures between about 25 C and about 600 C, together with optional exposures to laser irradiation to cause the surface of the film to melt or to experience a near-melt condition. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299057 | APPLICATOR MACHINE - A pipeline field joint coating applicator machine. The machine having a first frame arranged to be mounted on a pipeline, the frame carrying an induction heating coil which encircles the field joint for heating. A second frame mounted on the pipeline and rotatable thereabout, which second frame carries a pipeline field joint coating applicator. A dust extraction hood mounted on the second frame having lateral sides with respective holes therein through which the pipeline may pass. The dust extraction hood is coupled to a vacuum source and a filter such that air may be drawn into the hood via one or both of the holes so that coating material-contaminated air is filtered. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299058 | DEPOSITION DEVICE, AND COLLECTION DEVICE | 2014-10-09 |
20140299059 | VAPOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - Vapor delivery systems for chemical depositions are shown in which the vapor delivery systems are capable of simultaneous buffering and fast response. The vapor delivery systems achieved the functionality using a two-volume system. The first volume mainly functions as a buffer to stabilize perturbations in vapor flow upstream. The second volume is smaller than the first volume so that the second volume responds to a change in vapor flow quickly. Optionally, a fixed flow restrictor is connected to the second volume and the fixed flow restrictor buffers downstream fluctuations. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299060 | THIN FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A thin film deposition apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, a substrate supporter disposed in the vacuum chamber to support a target substrate on which a thin film is deposited, and a deposition source that evaporates a deposition material and supplies the evaporated deposition material to the target substrate. The deposition source includes a crucible that includes a deposition material-containing portion to accommodate the deposition material and a first flange at an upper end of the deposition material-containing portion, a spray nozzle that includes a spray portion through which the evaporated deposition material is sprayed and a second flange at a lower end of the spray portion to make contact with the first flange, and a cooling member attached to an outer surface of the first flange and the second flange. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299061 | GATE ARRANGEMENT TO A FENCED AREA FOR AT LEAST ONE ANIMAL - A gate arrangement to a fenced area for at least one animal includes a gate movably arranged between a closed position and open position in an opening to the fenced area, and a lock mechanism that locks the gate when the gate is in the closed position. The lock mechanism locks the gate in the closed position with an adjustable specific locking force such that the gate is opened by applying a larger force than the specific force on the gate, and the gate arrangement includes a force adjusting unit that sets the lock mechanism in an unlocked state and in at least two different locked states, in which the gate is locked by two different specific locking forces. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299062 | SYSTEM FOR TRAINING AN ANIMAL - A method for training, exercising, and entertaining an animal comprises providing a dispenser in a first location accessible to a predetermined animal. The dispenser comprises a storage compartment configured to store rewards and to dispense rewards, a first signaling module configured to generate a reward signal, and a wireless module configured to receive a dispense signal. A target is provided in a second location, wherein the second location is a fixed distance from the first location and the fixed distance is based on a training condition for the animal. A system configuration of the dispenser and the target is set. The target comprises a second signaling module, a sensor, and a wireless module configured to transmit a dispense signal. The sensor is configured to detect a predetermined animal behavior. In one embodiment, the predetermined animal behavior comprises depression of a touch sensor. The target is configured to transmit the dispense signal in response to a detected predetermined animal behavior. The dispenser is further configured to generate a reward signal and to dispense a reward only in response to a received dispense signal. The system configuration comprises a training program, a session length, and a periodicity. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299063 | TROUGH - A freestanding trough has an elongate trough body | 2014-10-09 |
20140299064 | PIVOTAL COVER ASSEMBLY FOR A POULTRY DRINKER - A pivotal cover assembly for a poultry drinker includes a sleeve that fits over the top of a drinker. Connected to the sleeve and extending upwardly from the drinker is a primary support. Pivotally connected to the primary support, in spaced relation to the drinker, is a cover member. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299065 | FINFISH CONTAINMENT PENS AND POLYHEDRAL STRUCTURES - A finfish aquaculture containment pen having a plurality of panels that when joined together form the majority of the exterior surface of the containment pen. The panels each comprise tension-bearing mesh material forming the exterior surface of the containment pen, a plurality of compression-bearing struts extending along the boundaries between panels, wherein the mesh material is attached to the struts along the lengths of the struts, and a plurality of hubs at which a plurality of struts and the corners of a plurality of panels abut each other. The panels can form a polyhedral structure. The mesh can comprise coated wire mesh. The struts can be curved members with convex curvature. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299066 | SHIELD FOR USE IN ANIMAL BATHING - A shield for use in bathing an animal includes an open-floor tent having at least three sides and a top. Two of the three sides are in substantial opposition to one another. Each of the three sides has an opening defined therein. Streamers are coupled to the tent such that a first portion of the streamers is coupled to the tent to hang freely over the opening in a first of the three sides, and such that a second portion of the streamers is coupled to the tent to hang freely over the opening in a second of the three sides. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299067 | PORTABLE BASKET COLONY FOR GROWING AND TRANSPORT AND METHOD OF USE - A colony basket and method of using the same for handling poultry from DOC through the growing process and on to a production facility comprising a harvesting system, a loading system, a transport system, an unloading and storing system, hanging system and cleaning system. The system and method performs the steps of harvesting and colonizing live poultry into a singly stackable and transportable colony basket, stacking and loading the trays on a transport, unloading and temporarily storing the poultry for subsequent processing. The system and method further includes the use of a modular colony basket for interchangeable use with the described system. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299068 | Pet Training Apparatus and Waste Receptacle - A pet training apparatus and waste receptacle that allows a pet to simulate urinating outdoors in an indoors environment. A base frame supports a grated cover on which a permeable sheet is positioned. As a pet urinates, the urine is passes through the permeable sheet and through a plurality of openings in the grated cover. The urine is then collected in a receptacle positioned below the base frame. The permeable sheet includes a plurality of synthetic fibers in order to give the appearance of natural grass. An enclosure can be attached to the base frame, such that the together the enclosure and base frame form a pet crate in which the pet can urinate. A bed can also be placed on the permeable sheet in order to differentiate a sanitary area for the pet to rest. A splash guard prevents urine from leaving the confines of the grated cover. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299069 | MICRO LAYERING PEST CONTROL SOLUTION - A micro layering pest control system that includes combining generally immiscible ingredients in a container, maintaining the ingredients in a combined state by substantially continuously agitating and homogenizing the combined ingredients under pressure, and discharging the combined ingredients in one or more applications. The system further includes selecting an insecticide for controlling certain insects and selecting an oil, based on predetermined conditions, for mixing and applying to animals via the micro layering pest control system. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299070 | ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT TOY BALL - The present invention relates to a toy ball. The toy ball has an exterior surface, an interior, a water chamber located in the ball interior, a water fill aperture that is located in the ball exterior surface and is in fluid communication with the water chamber, a first rope aperture located in the exterior surface, a second rope aperture located in the exterior surface, and a rope chamber extending from the first rope aperture through the ball interior and to the second rope aperture. A rope is placed in the rope chamber. The toy ball is particularly configured for use as a pet toy (e.g., dog toy). The water chamber allows the weight of the ball to be adjusted depending on the strength and weight of the pet. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299071 | ANIMAL DETERRENT DEVICE - The animal deterrent device of the present disclosure utilizes and automatic system to detect the presence of an animal in a designated area. Upon detection, the animal deterrent device releases a deterring stimulus. The deterring stimulus is intended to remove the animal from the designated area, and through continuous use, eventually training the animal from entering the designate area. The designation area can include: furniture, such as a couch, chair, table, etc; a room or portions thereof; plants, indoor or outdoor gardens; and the like. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299072 | PET COLLAR WITH ATTACHABLE DECORATIVE ELEMENT - A pet collar with one or more decorative elements that can be repeatedly attached and detached from the collar. The means for attachment may comprise Velcro, snaps, ties, or other similar devices. The pet collar may be of any size and shape, and the size and shape of the decorative element may change to match the collar size and shape. Multiple decorative elements may be attached to a collar. The decorative elements may be made of cloth, fabric, leather, polyester, metal, other suitable material, or combinations thereof. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299073 | Fashion Dog Harness - A fashion dog harness manufactured from fabric material is made by cutting a section of fabric that is long enough to accommodate the belly circumference of a target dog size group, plus some overlap. A preferred embodiment using a facsimile of the waistband areas of jeans or trousers is contemplated. A neck hole is cut in a bell-shape to accommodate the dog's neck. A set of hook and loop closure patches is sewn or otherwise affixed to the outer ends of the piece, and a metal D-ring is attached at the top center of the harness, by linking it to a strip of polypropylene webbing concealed longitudinally within the harness. The harness is used by slipping the dog's head through the neck hole, fastening the hook and loop closure under the belly, and attaching a leash to the metal D-ring. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299074 | BOILER WITH FLAT HORIZONTAL TUBES - The present invention relates to a boiler having horizontally arranged flat rectangular water tubes comprising: a water chamber; an inner water chamber to be connected with horizontal water tubes, said horizontally arranged water tubes forming multi-step water tube groups; induction plates provided in the inner water chamber blocking the water path of the horizontal water tubes alternatingly in such a manner as to bend the water path in a zigzag manner; an exhaust gas discharge conduit in straight lattice lines formed by narrow gaps between the horizontal water tubes; and an exhaust gas discharge chamber formed in an upper water chamber. The flat horizontally arranged rectangular water tubes are narrow in their width, making it possible to arrange them densely in the limited space of the combustion chamber, and with their increased heat receiving areas, the water tubes can heat the water in the boiler fast. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299075 | Air Supply Adjusting Device - An air intake adjusting system for a motor vehicle includes a plurality of struts which are arranged at distances from one another and can each be rotated about an axis of rotation such that, in a first position of the struts, the air intake adjusting system is open and, in a second position of the struts, the air intake adjusting system is closed. The struts each have a rotating section, through which the axis of rotation of the respective strut extends, and a flap section, which extends from the rotating section and, in the second position, rests against the rotating section of an adjacent strut. The rotating sections of the struts each have a first side and a second side which, when the struts are in the second position, converge against an intended approach flow direction of the air intake adjusting system such that they form an approach flow edge. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299076 | VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE - To provide a vehicle front portion structure that efficiently cools a cooling unit. A duct, whose upper end opens at a cowl panel side and whose lower end opens above a vehicle front side of a cooling unit, is provided at a vehicle front portion. A blower fan is provided at an intermediate portion of the duct. The blower fan is rotated, and external air, that has been drawn-in from a cowl side, can be blown as cooling wind from a lower end side of the duct toward a condenser and a radiator. Therefore, heat exchange efficiency can be improved as compared with a case of only traveling wind that is introduced in from an opening of a front bumper cover. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299077 | ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM WITH A STAGED PROGRESSIVE LINKAGE TO REDUCE ENGINE MISFIRE FROM CHARGE AIR COOLER CONDENSATION - Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a dual grille shutter system based on engine operating conditions. A position of a first group of grille shutters may be adjusted by a motor in response to engine temperature, CAC temperature, and driving conditions. A position of a second group of grille shutters may be adjusted based on the position of the first group of grille shutters. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299078 | Closure lid with a pressure-controlled or temperature-controlled directional control valve for an expansion tank and cooling system of an internal combustion engine - A closure lid for an expansion tank of a cooling system of an internal combustion engine has integrated therein a directional control valve that decouples the expansion tank from the cooling circuit by pressure control or temperature control and integrates the expansion tank again into the cooling circuit after the internal combustion engine has reached its operating temperature. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299079 | DEVICE FOR DELIVERING COMPRESSED AIR FOR PNEUMATICALLY OPERATED EQUIPMENT IN MOTOR VEHICLES - A device for delivering compressed air for pneumatically operated equipment in motor vehicles, in particular of brake systems in commercial vehicles, whereby compressed air can be tapped via a controllable valve from the combustion chamber of at least one cylinder of an internal combustion engine, includes a valve arranged outside the combustion chamber and connected to the combustion chamber, in particular via a connecting passage which opens into the combustion chamber. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299080 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATING THE ANGULAR POSITION OF A CRANKSHAFT FOR ACCELERATING THE STARTING OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for estimating the angular position of a crankshaft of a 4-stroke internal combustion engine prior to synchronization of the engine having a plurality of camshafts provided with a number n of targets (CAM_i) secured respectively to n camshafts, each target defining a plurality of events over one revolution of the camshaft to which it is secured, the crankshaft having a securely attached target (CRK) including a plurality of standard teeth and at least one reference tooth which define a plurality of events over one crankshaft revolution, the method including: estimating a range of plausible positions of the crankshaft prior to synchronization, at a given moment, from events detected on the n camshaft targets, correlated with events detected on the crankshaft target, as corresponding to the shortest angular window that is common to all the members of rank i using the following formula: | 2014-10-09 |
20140299081 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS - A valve timing control apparatus includes a temperature sensing member which expands at a main lock phase when a temperature of an engine is higher than or equal to a predetermined temperature so as to prohibit a main lock component from moving out of a main lock hole to a guide slot. The temperature sensing member shrinks at the main lock phase when the temperature of the engine is lower than the predetermined temperature so as to allow the main lock component to move out of the main lock hole toward the guide slot. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299082 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE VALVE LIFT DEVICE - A continuously variable valve lift device with improved lift amount change accuracy includes a rocker arm causing an engine valve to perform an opening/closing operation with a cam of a cam shaft, and an engine valve lift amount change mechanism. The mechanism has a control shaft which has an eccentric circular disc cam, a control arm which swings about the eccentric circular disc cam and having a cam contact portion in contact with a first cam and a first aim, second biasing means for biasing the cam contact portion against the first cam, a second cam portion of a free-form surface shape contacting with the second arm and the rocker arm, a cam member supported so as to be capable of turning around the shall main body, and a link arm with both ends supported so as to be capable of turning by the first arm and the second arm. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299083 | VALVE TRAIN SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE VALVE LIFT - A valve train system includes a camshaft with a camshaft lobe that is rotatable about a camshaft axis. A control shaft is rotatable about a control shaft axis and includes an eccentric control shaft slot. An input rocker engages the camshaft lobe and has a rocker slot. An output rocker engages a valve actuation member which is engaged with a combustion valve. A rocker pivot shaft has a rocker pivot shaft axis and is fixed to the output rocker and extends through both the control shaft slot and the rocker slot. Rotation of the camshaft causes the input rocker and the output rocker to pivot about the rocker pivot shaft axis and rotation of the control shaft changes the magnitude that the input rocker and the output rocker pivot about the rocker pivot shaft axis and also changes the magnitude of opening the combustion valve. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299084 | UTILIZATION OF COOLANT HEATER EXHAUST TO PREHEAT ENGINE OIL - A temperature control system and method that preheats both an engine coolant and an engine lubricant of a work vehicle to promote a successful start-up of the work vehicle, especially when operating the work vehicle in a cold environment. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299085 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - To reduce the amount of exhausted unburned fuel and further improve fuel efficiency of an internal combustion engine | 2014-10-09 |
20140299086 | PLASMA HEADER GASKET AND SYSTEM - A plasma header gasket for use with an internal combustion engine includes electrodes disposed around the perimeter of apertures in the gasket corresponding to piston cylinders in the engine. The electrodes produce a plasma spark in time with the engine to increase the efficiency of combustion. The plasma spark produces an ignition discharge compatible with various types of engines and types of fuels. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299087 | SPARK PLUG FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES AND MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR THE SPARK PLUG - A spark plug is provided, which includes a housing, an insulation porcelain, a center electrode, a main ground electrode, a first sub ground electrode and a second sub ground electrode. The first and second sub ground electrode are arranged being opposed to each other. Requirements of Hs12014-10-09 | |
20140299088 | PUSH BUTTON STARTING SYSTEM FOR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT - A starting system for outdoor power equipment that has a controller and a start button to control the activation of an internal combustion engine. The starting system includes a controller that receives a start signal from a start button. The controller monitors for the presence of an enable device in an enable device receptacle and, upon activation of the start button and the presence of the enable device in the enable device receptacle, the controller provides electric power to the electric load of the power equipment. When the start button is depressed for longer than a minimum engagement period, the controller initiates operation of the engine. If the start button is pressed for less than the minimum engagement period, the controller activates the electric load for an auxiliary period without starting the engine. During engine operation, if the start button is depressed, the controller terminates operation of the engine. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299089 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE INCLUDING STARTING SYSTEM POWERED BY LITHIUM-ION BATTERY - An internal combustion engine includes an engine block including a cylinder, a piston positioned within the cylinder, a crankshaft configured to be driven by the piston, a fuel system for supplying an air-fuel mixture to the cylinder, and an electric starting system including a starter motor, a battery receiver, and a lithium-ion battery removably attached to the battery receiver, wherein the lithium-ion battery is configured to power the starter motor to start the engine. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299090 | Ventilation Slots in a Cylinder Wall - In two-stroke engines, it is common to provide two compression rings on the piston and an additional oil ring. The oil ring can be on the piston, but yields a longer piston. Alternatively, the oil ring is placed in a circumferential groove in the cylinder liner. One problem with such a configuration is that the compression rings move with respect to the oil ring and the annular volume between the two is compressed during reciprocation of the piston, which can cause pumping of oil into the ports. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, axial slots are formed in the cylinder liner that extends from the circumferential groove toward the ports extending along the bridges and beyond the ports. This provides a vent for the annular volume to avoid pumping the oil into the ports. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299091 | PISTON MADE USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES - A monobloc piston body for an internal combustion engine is provided. The piston body includes a first piece which includes a pair of skirt portions and a pair of pin bosses and a second piece which includes a crown portion with an upper combustion surface and an at least partially enclosed oil gallery. The first and second pieces are joined together at a joint that is located on a side of the oil gallery opposite of the upper combustion surface. The firs piece is made through casting or forging, and the second piece is made through an additive manufacturing process, such as direct metal laser sintering. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299092 | BEARING FRAME OR CYLINDER HEAD COVER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A bearing frame or cylinder head cover of an internal combustion engine may include at least one camshaft mounted therein. The camshaft may be tunnel-mounted in at least two bearing openings arranged along a bearing channel. The bearing openings may enclose the camshaft. At least one axial bearing disc may be arranged on the camshaft. The bearing frame or cylinder head cover may have at least one recess which is open towards the camshaft. The at least one recess may be configured to circumferentially guide the axial bearing disc via two opposing axial bearing end faces of the axial bearing disc interacting with a side wall region of at least one side wall of the at least one recess, thereby forming an axial bearing for the camshaft. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299093 | LUBRICATION DEVICE OF HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FOR COMMON RAIL SYSTEM - A lubrication device of a high pressure pump for a common rail system, may include a first lubrication channel fluid-connecting a shaft chamber formed in a pump housing of the high pressure pump, and a low pressure pump, and a support lubrication channel formed through a shoe such that one end thereof is fluid-connected to the first lubrication channel and the other end thereof is fluid-connected to a friction portion where a roller and the shoe contact each other. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299094 | ROTARY ENGINE AND ROTARY UNIT THEREOF - A rotary engine and a rotary unit thereof are provided. The rotary engine includes an air-compressed rotary unit provided in an engine body and a power rotary unit moving in coordination with the air-compressed rotary unit. Each rotary unit includes an outer rotor and an inner rotor provided eccentrically within the outer rotor, inner teeth constituted by convex arc surfaces are formed in an inner circumference of the outer rotor and outer teeth constituted by concave arc surfaces are formed in an outer circumference of the inner rotor, such that intake and compression strokes of the air-compressed rotary unit and power and exhaust strokes of the power rotary unit are achieved during the engagement and disengagement between the inner and outer teeth. The rotary engine has a compact structure, a smooth output torque, a high power per liter, and can be widely used in fields of vehicle, power machinery, etc. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299095 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR GENERAL-PURPOSE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a control apparatus for a general-purpose internal combustion engine including a generator as a power supply, the generator includes a main generator coil supplying power to the stepping motor, and an auxiliary generator coil supplying power to an ignition device of the engine. The apparatus includes ignition timing controller for, when starting the engine by a manual starter, detecting that an engine speed reaches or exceeds a predetermined engine speed not exceeding a connecting rotation speed of a centrifugal clutch to retard an ignition timing of the engine, thereby suppressing increase in the engine speed to less than the connecting rotation speed, and for restoring the ignition timing to its normal timing after a predetermined time elapses from start of retarding the ignition timing. Accordingly, it suppresses overshooting of an engine speed above the connecting rotation speed even if a delay occurs in closing a throttle valve by a delay in activating the motor. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299096 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A device for controlling an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle having an uneven running ascertaining unit and an injection quantity correction unit, in which one group of cylinders being associated with a lambda sensor, in which the uneven running ascertaining unit determines the uneven running of a cylinder and compares it with a predefinable threshold value. If the ascertained uneven running exceeds the predefinable threshold value, the injection quantity correction unit adjusts the injection quantity of the cylinder in the rich direction and adjusts the injection quantities of the other cylinders of the group, so that on the whole a predefinable lambda value of the group, which may be a lambda value of 1, is achieved, and a lambda deviation is determinable for each individual cylinder in an adaption unit. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299097 | ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - An engine control system controls an internal combustion engine so that some of a plurality of cylinders in a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine are made to rest and reduced-cylinder operation takes place. Each cylinder comprises a piston, an intake valve and an exhaust valve. In a resting cylinder during reduced-cylinder operation, when the piston moves downwards, the engine control system opens both the intake valve and the exhaust valve, and when the piston moves upwards, the engine control system opens the intake valve and closes the exhaust valve. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299098 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine includes a cylinder and a piston journalled to reciprocate therein. The cylinder and piston conjointly delimit a combustion chamber into which a spark plug projects. Ignition of the spark plug occurs at an ignition time point controlled by a control unit. The ignition time point is controlled in an idle speed range according to an idle control having a most advanced ignition time point. The engine has a decompression valve which, when open, connects the combustion chamber to a pressure relief space. The valve is open during engine start and closes when pressure in the combustion chamber exceeds a closing pressure. To close the valve, the ignition occurs in the idle speed range for an engine cycle departing from the idle control at a closing ignition time point lying approximately 5° crankshaft angle ahead of the most advanced ignition time point. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299099 | Internal Combustion Engine - A main nozzle ( | 2014-10-09 |
20140299100 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NATURAL GAS INJECTION IN ENGINE - A method for controlling natural gas injection in a cylinder of an engine through a gas admission valve is provided. The method comprises determination of an amount of substitution, which varies between 30%-85% of a combustible mixture. Duration of injection is determined based on the amount of substitution. Based on the duration of injection, a first crank angle and a second crank angle, selected from a range of 325 degrees to 420 degrees, are determined to start and stop the injection, respectively. The natural gas is injected for the determined duration of injection, by opening the gas admission valve at the first crank angle and closing the gas admission valve at the second crank angle. The amount of substitution of the natural gas is modulated to maintain engine operating parameters at optimal. Based on the modulated duration of injection, the duration of injection for the natural gas is tuned. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299101 | Method And Apparatus For Supplying A Gaseous Fuel To An Internal Combustion Engine - An apparatus and method for supplying gaseous fuel from a tender car to an internal combustion engine on a locomotive comprising storing the gaseous fuel at a cryogenic temperature in a cryogenic storage tank on the tender car; pumping the gaseous fuel to a first pressure from the cryogenic storage tank; vaporizing the gaseous fuel at the first pressure; and conveying the vaporized gaseous fuel to the internal combustion engine; whereby a pressure of the vaporized gaseous fuel is within a range between 310 bar and 575 bar. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299102 | FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - A fuel delivery system for a direct injection internal combustion engine having two fuel rails and a plurality of fuel injectors attached to and fluidly connected with each fuel rail. A first fuel pump has its output connected with the first fuel rail while a second fuel pump has its output connected with the second fuel rail. A crossover pipe fluidly connects the outlets of both the first and second pumps. Both the first pump and the second pump each have an intake stroke and a pumping stroke. Furthermore, the intake stroke of the first pump coincides with the pumping stroke of the second pump and vice versa. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299103 | FUEL INJECTION CONTROL DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel injection control device includes a fuel injection control unit and a pump control unit. The fuel injection control unit controls a fuel injection amount of a fuel injection valve. The pump control unit calculates a pump control amount based on feedforward and feedback terms and controls a fuel pump based on the pump control amount. The fuel injection control unit includes a first injection control unit for performing fuel injection by the valve at a starting injection amount in a starting period after commencement of starting of an engine by its starting unit until a predetermined rotation increase of the engine is produced in association with fuel combustion. The pump control unit includes a starting control unit for calculating the feedforward term based on the starting injection amount in the starting period and for calculating the pump control amount using this feedforward term. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299104 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING THE RICHNESS OF THE GASEOUS MIXTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE POWER PLANT - A system for estimating richness of a gaseous mixture in a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle power plant, including a mechanism injecting an additional combustible gas into a fresh air intake circuit of the engine, a mechanism measuring concentrations of the additional gas in the fresh air intake circuit and in an engine exhaust gas circuit respectively, a mechanism determining a ratio between the measured concentration of the additional gas in the intake circuit and the measured concentration of the additional gas in the exhaust circuit, and a mechanism estimating the richness of the gaseous mixture in the combustion chamber of the engine from the determined ratio. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299105 | Methods for Low Temperature Combustion and Engines Using the Same - This invention discloses a method for low temperature combustion using at least two fuels with low and high boiling points being directly injected into engine combustion chamber separately and sequentially with two different spray patterns, wherein the low boiling point fuel can be quickly vaporized to form a low temperature zone for containing fuel jet combustion of high boiling point fuels. An internal combustion engine using the disclosed low temperature combustion method is also provided. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299106 | Autonomous Multi-Fuel Engine Using Gaseous Fuels - An engine uses gaseous fuel from an intermittent fuel source and a backup fuel source. A fuel supply and control system includes intermittent and backup fuel supply lines, a sensor, a flow control device, and an engine controller. The intermittent and backup fuel supply lines deliver gaseous fuel from the intermittent and backup fuel sources to the engine. The sensor detects fluctuations in gaseous fuel availability within the intermittent fuel supply line and outputs a signal responsive to the fluctuations. The flow control device selectively enables gaseous fuel to the engine from either the intermittent fuel source or the backup fuel source. The engine controller receives the signal from the sensor and, responsive to the received signal, operates the flow control device to select between the intermittent fuel source and the backup fuel source as the supply of gaseous fuel to the engine. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299107 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF SPARK IGNITION GASOLINE ENGINE - An engine body includes a cylinder with a geometrical compression ratio of 15 or higher, and is supplied with fuel containing at least gasoline. When an operating mode of the engine body is in a high load range, a controller (i.e., a PCM | 2014-10-09 |
20140299108 | IC ENGINE CYLINDER AND PISTON - A cylinder head has a plunger receptacle and a piston has a plunger which, when the piston is reciprocating within an engine cylinder over an engine cycle range between BDC and an intermediate position spaced from both TDC and BDC, exposes the plunger receptacle to the interior of the engine cylinder, but which, when the piston is reciprocating over an engine cycle range between the intermediate position and TDC position, closes the plunger receptacle to the interior of the engine cylinder. A fuel/air charge is created within the engine cylinder, compressed to higher compression ratio in the plunger receptacle at TDC position where it is ignited and then used to ignite the lower compression ratio charge in the engine cylinder. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299109 | Dual Crankshaft, Opposed-Piston Engines With Variable Crank Phasing - The timing or phasing of port openings and closings during operation of an opposed-piston engine is varied in response to changing engine speeds and loads by changing crankshaft phasing. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299110 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING A TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM - In an internal combustion engine having a turbocharger and a compressor, a discharge point of a tank ventilation system is provided in the intake passage of the internal combustion engine upstream from the turbocharger or the compressor. A Venturi nozzle is situated between the discharge point and a tank venting valve of the tank ventilation system. A defect or a detachment of the line between the Venturi nozzle and the discharge point is detectable with the aid of a change of an adaption value and/or of a correction factor in a control unit of the internal combustion engine or in a computer. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299111 | VENTING SYSTEM FOR A FUEL TANK - A venting system for a fuel tank includes a sorption filter for temporarily storing fuel evaporating from the fuel tank and a delivery device arranged between the sorption filter and an air supply system of an internal combustion engine in a fluid-conducting manner. The internal combustion engine is a turbocharged engine with a turbocharger unit and a throttling device in the air supply system. The sorption filter is connected to the air supply system in a fluid-conducting manner by a first line at a first inlet point arranged upstream of the turbocharger unit and by a second line at a second inlet point arranged downstream of the throttling device. A tank venting valve is arranged in the second line, and the first line branches off from the second line upstream of the tank venting valve in the flow direction towards the second inlet point. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299112 | SUPERCHARGED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF SAID TYPE - A method and system is provided to heat and cool the charge air in an intake system via a compressor coolant duct to reduce condensate formation on the one hand respectively increase charge air cooling on the other hand. Potential heat sources for the low temperature circuit do include the high temperature engine cooling circuit as well as exhaust gas. A shut-off element arranged in a bypass line about the heat exchanger may be adjusted to control delivery responsive to the charge air temperature condition. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299113 | AIR INTAKE STRUCTURE OF ENGINE AND MOTORCYCLE HAVING THE SAME - The present invention provides an air intake structure of an engine capable of cooling intake air compressed by a supercharger by reducing pressure loss. An air intake structure of an engine ( | 2014-10-09 |
20140299114 | SYSTEM CONTROL STRATEGY AND METHODS FOR MULTI-PHYSICS FUEL ATOMIZER - A method of controlling fuel delivery to an engine includes providing a fuel atomizer, a mechanically driven air compressor, a start up air source, and an air valve coupled between the mechanically driven air compressor and the start up air source, charging the start up air source, delivering compressed air from the start up air source to the fuel atomizer, starting the engine using an air/fuel mixture provided by the fuel atomizer, and operating the air valve to direct compressed air from the mechanically driven air compressor to the fuel atomizer after the engine starts. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299115 | EXHAUST GAS INLET STRUCTURE OF AN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER - The present invention discloses an exhaust gas inlet structure of an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Cooler which includes a water shell, a gas inlet pipe, a bellow, an insulated pipe, an inlet chamber, a pre-cooling water chamber and a main board. The water shell is equipped with a water inlet pipe. Its main feature is the insulated pipe is placed within the bellow and connected with the gas inlet pipe at one end while the other end is suspended. The large-bore end of the inlet chamber is connected with the main board to form a gas inlet cavity while leaving a space to form a coolant channel between the joining part and the water shell. An external surface of a middle pipe body connects to the bellow to form a pre-cooling cavity connected to the coolant channel. The advantages of the present invention are as follow: newly-added pre-cooling water chamber reduces the wall temperature of the main board and the inlet chamber; newly-added supporting in the middle part of the insulated pipe improves the vibration-proof function of the insulated pipe; the special structure of the inlet chamber increases the ability of the axial displacement compensation. The above-mentioned improvement of the present invention significantly improves the reliability of the EGR cooler. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299116 | Flexible cable guard for a compound archery bow - A compound archery bow comprises a riser, limbs attached to the riser, pulley members mounted on the limbs, a draw cable, one or more additional cables, and a cable guard. The limbs, draw cable, and additional cables are arranged so that drawing the bow rotates the pulley members to let out the draw cable, takes up or lets out each additional cable with the pulley members, and bends the bow limbs toward one another. The cable guard comprises an elongated, resilient, non-articulated member attached to and extending backward from the riser, and a cable retainer. The cable guard displaces each additional cable laterally from a shooting plane of the bow sufficiently at brace to avoid fletching of an arrow, and bends inwardly when the bow is drawn but still displaces each additional cable laterally sufficiently to avoid the shaft of the arrow. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299117 | Very shallow heating apparatus with very high yield and a wide view - A solid fuel heating apparatus ( | 2014-10-09 |
20140299118 | BARRIER APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR EXTENDING THE HEIGHT OF EXISTING BACKSPLASHES OF COMMERICAL COOKING APPLIANCES - A barrier system for use with a commercial cooking apparatus easily couples to the backsplash of the cooking apparatus to extend the height of the backsplash to a level that promotes safety, efficiency, and organization. The barrier system includes a barrier member that includes an attachment assembly that clips to an edge of the backsplash to hold the barrier member in a position extending upwardly from the cooking surface, and extending along the backsplash of the grill. The barrier member can have an accessory staging feature along a topmost portion, the topmost portion being at least eight inches above the cooking surface. The accessory staging feature can support one or more accessories to increase usable grill surface area. By preventing food and hot grease from being ejected over the backsplash and into an exhaust well, the invention substantially reduces the likelihood of ventilation/exhaust well fires. The invention makes cleaning the factory exhaust vent much easier, as well as protecting the stainless steel or tile kitchen back wall from splatter, smoke, grease, and soot. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299119 | HIGH SPEED SOLID COOKING FUEL IGNITER - Devices and methods for accelerating the combustion of non-gas cooking fuels used in barbequing. The devices include a starting fuel for preparing, or starting, a cooking fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, for use to cook food. The starting fuel is contained in a kindling chamber beneath an upper chamber containing the cooking fuel. A powered air delivery mechanism may provide an airflow to the fuels to increase combustion and heating thereof. In some embodiments, the device is a breach-loading device. In some embodiments, the air delivery mechanism is battery-powered. The device may be configured to provide, and/or may be automated to provide, different operating states responsive to the degree of ignition and/or combustion of the fuels in the device. In some embodiments, the device is adapted to automatically be transitioned between forced-air and natural-draft operating states, which may be controlled responsive to sensed operating parameters of the device. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299120 | Solar Heat Collection and Storage System - An active solar air heat storage system slowly transfers heat into water, providing heat while keeping mold and dust out of a building. A series of bidirectional air ducts separated by periodic wind gaps reduces an overhead collector array's uplift in high winds. Splitting a rock bed's airflow into multiple air channels slows air velocity and reduces air friction in the rock bed. A circular rock bed made partly of concrete blocks is held together by bands around the circle's outside. Solar heat may be gathered under driveways and walkways. A standard set of driveway bricks will allow gentle curves in the driveway while retaining a closed airflow under the driveway. Radiant heat may be trapped inside a collector. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299121 | RADIATION COLLECTION UTILIZING TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION AND OTHER TECHNIQUES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISPATCHABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND OTHER USES - A device for collection, concentrating and storing solar energy comprises an optical concentrator in operative connection with a transmission means which is also operatively connected to an energy recovery device. Concentrated solar energy is transmitted from the optical concentrator to the energy recovery device where it is stored until it is deployed as an energy source for generating electricity. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299122 | Methods and Apparatus for Thermal Energy Storage Control Optimization - Concentrating solar power (CSP) systems and methods are disclosed featuring the use of a solid-liquid phase change heat transfer material (HTM). The systems and methods include a solar receiver configured to receive concentrated solar flux to heat a quantity of the solid HTM and cause a portion of the solid HTM to melt to a liquid HTM. The systems and methods also include a heat exchanger in fluid communication with the solar receiver. The heat exchanger is configured to receive liquid HTM and provide for heat exchange between the liquid HTM and the working fluid of a power generation block. The heat exchanger further provides for the solidification of the liquid HTM. The systems and methods also include a material transport system providing for transportation of the solidified HTM from the heat exchanger to the solar receiver. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299123 | DUAL FUEL HEATING SYSTEM AND AIR SHUTTER - A dual fuel heating system can be used in a gas appliance. The system can have an air shutter to regulate an amount of air that can mix with the fuel for combustion. The air shutter can be configured to have different positions depending on the type of fuel to be used. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299124 | Medical apparatus for atomizing water, gas, and liquid medication - A medical apparatus is provided with a housing; a mixer including a gas reservoir; a water unit for flowing water to the mixer; a gas unit for flowing gas to the gas reservoir; a gas output for flowing gas from the gas reservoir to the mixer so that gas is mixed with water to form a first mixture, a line for carrying the first mixture; a valve disposed downstream of the line; Venturi tubes disposed downstream of the valve; medication units for containing liquid medication, each medication unit being in fluid communication with the corresponding Venturi tube; a mixing device disposed downstream of the Venturi tubes to atomize the liquid medication and the first mixture to form a second mixture; a control panel electrically connected to the gas reservoir, the mixer, the valve, the medication units, and the mixing device respectively; and an outlet. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299125 | INHALER - The present disclosure relates to an inhaler component for producing a steam/air mixture or/and condensation aerosol in an intermittent and inhalation- or pull-synchronous manner, the inhaler component including: a housing; a chamber arranged in the housing; an air inlet opening for the supply of air from the surroundings to the chamber; an electrical heating element for evaporating a portion of a liquid material; and a wick having a capillary structure, which wick forms a composite structure with the heating element and automatically supplies the heating element with fresh liquid material after evaporation. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299126 | Lighting Device for Respiratory Humidifier and Respiratory Humidifier - A lighting device for a respiratory humidifier ( | 2014-10-09 |
20140299127 | Device for Resuscitating Victims of Cardio-Respiratory Arrest - The present invention comprises an insufflated air inlet ( | 2014-10-09 |
20140299128 | MANUFACTURE OF MEDICINAL AEROSOL CANISTERS - The present invention relates to methods of making medicinal aerosol canisters ( | 2014-10-09 |
20140299129 | Cannula For Minimizing Dilution Of Dosing During Nitric Oxide Delivery - The present invention generally relates to, amongst other things, systems, devices, materials, and methods that can improve the accuracy and/or precision of nitric oxide therapy by, for example, reducing the dilution of inhaled nitric oxide (NO). As described herein, NO dilution can occur because of various factors. To reduce the dilution of an intended NO dose, various exemplary nasal cannulas, pneumatic configurations, methods of manufacturing, and methods of use, etc. are disclosed. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299130 | PORTABLE POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATTENUATING THE NOISE EMITTED THEREFROM - The systems and methods described herein provide a quiet, light-weight, and portable system and apparatus for providing positive air pressure to a patient. The systems may include a housing with an inlet port, a vibrationally isolated blower unit positioned in an inner chamber, and an outlet port for delivery of the pressurized air from the blower unit. The inlet port and outlet port may each have a tube with dimensions that are defined in relation to the inner chamber so as to reduce the overall noise output of the system. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299131 | COLLAPSIBLE PATIENT CONDUIT A RESPIRATORY THERAPY SYSTEM - An elongated flexible conduit ( | 2014-10-09 |
20140299132 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE IN A TUBE-LIKE STRUCTURE - The systems and methods described herein include a small system integrated within a tubing for providing positive air pressure to a patient. The system may include a tube with an inlet opening, an expansion section with a gas flow generator, and an outlet opening. The systems and methods described herein provide improved mobility, comfort, and usability for patients. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299133 | HOSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A RESPIRATORY THERAPY DEVICE - A hose management system ( | 2014-10-09 |
20140299134 | MODULAR PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE WITH CHAMBER AND NASAL PILLOWS ASSEMBLY - A patient interface device ( | 2014-10-09 |
20140299135 | SMOKING ARTICLE INCLUDING FLAVOUR GRANULES - A smoking article ( | 2014-10-09 |
20140299136 | MODIFICATION OF BACTERIAL PROFILE OF TOBACCO - A method of modifying the content of certain bacteria in uncured tobacco material is provided, the method including contacting an uncured tobacco material with a treatment solution, wherein the treatment solution is selected from the group consisting of: (i) a solution comprising salt, sugar, or a combination thereof; (ii) a solution comprising one or more enzymes; and (iii) a solution comprising one or more probiotics, wherein said contacting provides a treated tobacco material having a reduced total bacterial content following harvest. In certain embodiments, the treated tobacco material is subsequently cured, and can optionally be fermented. Smoking articles and smokeless tobacco products including such treated tobacco materials are also provided. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299137 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - An electronic cigarette apparatus that includes a first housing, a power converter situated inside the housing, a power source situated inside the housing for providing power at least indirectly to the power converter, a timer at least indirectly electrically connected to the power source, and one or more sensing components configured to provide a feedback signal to the power converter to allow for regulation of the magnitude of a power converter output voltage, wherein upon receipt of an enabling signal, the power converter output voltage is output across a heating element situated in the first housing or a second housing, and wherein the output voltage is constant. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299138 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND THE METHOD FOR DETECTING EXPIRATION DATE OF THE ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette and the method for detecting expiration date of the electronic cigarette is provided in the present invention; the electronic cigarette comprises: a power supply battery, a microcontroller connected and an atomizer connected with said power supply battery respectively; the microcontroller contains a first timing module, a comparison module and a control module; the first timing module is configured to timing; the comparison module is configured to compare said first timing module's timing period with a presetting period; the control module is configured to control the power supply module being disconnected with the atomizer when the comparison module's comparison result is that the timing period is equal to or greater than the presetting period. When an expiration date of an electronic cigarette is passed, the electronic cigarette will stop working and remind users. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299139 | SEALING RING AND ATOMIZER IN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The invention relates to a sealing ring and an atomizer in an electronic cigarette. The sealing ring comprises a bottom cover portion, an outer wall portion which is perpendicular to the plane of the bottom cover and is extended axially from the periphery of the bottom cover, an inhalation hole which is through the central of the sealing ring, an inner wall portion which surrounds the inhalation hole, an circular recess which is located between the inner wall and the outer wall, and at least one reflow hole which is through both the bottom cover and the circular recess. If the sealing ring and the atomizer are adopted in the electronic cigarette, a condensed smoke liquid can reflow back into the atomizer via the sealing ring, and can be heated and further atomized again. The invention can improve efficiency in the use of smoke liquid. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299140 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - This invention relates to an electronic cigarette, comprising an atomizer and a battery pipe; an end of the atomizer is connected to a sucking mouth component, a battery chamber is mounted in the atomizer, and the battery pipe is fixedly inserted in the battery chamber; the atomizer also includes an atomizing core component detachably configured between the battery pipe and the sucking mouth component. By implementing the electronic cigarette of the invention, it is convenient in carrying, and the atomizing core component is replaceable, and convenient to use. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299141 | AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED AEROSOL PRODUCTION - There is provided a method of controlling aerosol production in an aerosol-generating device, the device including an aerosol-forming substrate, a heater including at least one heating element for heating the aerosol-forming substrate, and a power source for providing power to the heating element, the method including determining the temperature of the heating element; and adjusting the power to the heating element to maintain the temperature of the heating element within a desired temperature range, wherein the desired temperature range is dynamically calculated based on a measured flow rate of gas through or past the device. By controlling the temperature of the heating element, an aerosol with consistent and desirable properties can be produced. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299142 | SMOKING ARTICLE WITH MOVABLE VAPOUR RELEASE COMPONENT - The present invention relates to a smoking article having a movable vapour release portion to allow the vapour release portion to be isolated from, or exposed to, a smoke pathway. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such smoking articles. In particular, there is provided a smoking article comprising a first segment, a second segment, and an aerosol generating substrate coupled to the first and second segments. At least one of the first and second segments comprises a vapour release portion, whereby the first and second segments are movable relative to each other from a first configuration to a second configuration, whereby in the first configuration the vapour release portion is substantially isolated from an airflow pathway and in the second configuration the vapour release portion is exposed to the airflow pathway. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299143 | SPINNERET COMPRISING TRI-ARC HOLES AND TRI-ARC FILAMENTS PRODUCED THEREFROM - A spinneret having tri-arc holes may be used to produce tri-arc filaments. In some instances, tri-arc holes have a Y-shape with three prongs and each prong having an arc at the end of the prong that tapers from the end of the arc to a connection point of an adjacent arc, and tri-arc filaments have a generally-Y shape cross-section with bulbous or arcing tips. Further, tri-arc filaments may be useful in a plurality of applications including, but not limited to, filters, filters comprising particulate additives, and smoking device filters. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299144 | SMOKING ARTICLE - A smoking article has a tobacco rod wrapped within a wrapping material and having first and second ends, a filter rod and ventilation, wherein the filter rod is connected to the first end of the tobacco rod by a tipping material partially overlapping the tobacco rod and at least partially overlapping the filter rod, and wherein the wrapping material is provided with a first region having a first permeability and/or porosity, the first region extending longitudinally along the tobacco rod from an intermediate position along the portion of the tobacco rod which is not overlapped by the tipping material towards the tipping material and with a second region having a second porosity and/or permeability higher than the first porosity and/or permeability, the second region extending longitudinally along the tobacco rod from the intermediate position towards the second end of the tobacco rod. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299145 | HAIRPIECE FOR HAIR BLENDING ENHANCEMENT - A hairpiece comprises a net structure for covering a portion of a human head between a front hairline and a nape of a neck. The net structure comprises a plurality of ribbons, having a flexible flat material. The plurality of ribbons comprises a perimeter ribbon with a circumference at least as large as a circumference of the portion, a plurality of horizontal ribbons joined to the perimeter ribbon, a rear ribbon joined to the perimeter ribbon and the plurality of horizontal ribbons, and a plurality of vertical ribbons joined to the perimeter ribbon and the plurality of horizontal ribbons. The plurality of vertical ribbons creates a generally angled orientation with respect to vertical, wherein the net structure comprises a grid like structure. A plurality of hair strands are joined to the flexible flat material. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299146 | SELF ADMINISTRABLE HAIR EXTENSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A holder for securing a hair extension having a weft and a hair piece extending from the weft, to a wearer's natural hair. The holder includes a length, a transverse profile having a hair extension edge and a securing edge opposingly disposed from the hair extension edge. The holder comprises a channel disposed substantially longitudinally along the entire length of the holder and a plurality of apertures to receive a plurality of attaching means for securing the holder to the wearer's natural hair. The channel includes a neck and an interior cavity connected to the neck, wherein the neck defines an opening along the length of the channel at the hair extension edge. The interior cavity is configured to receive the weft and the neck is configured to enable penetration of the hair piece through the opening along the length of the channel. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299147 | PERFUME DISPENSER AND APPLICATOR PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR USING THE PACKAGE - The present invention relates to a perfume dispenser package which also has the function of a perfume applicator. More specifically, the invention relates to a package that dispenses a single dose of perfume. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299148 | ACTUATOR CAP FOR A FLUID DISPENSER - An actuator cap ( | 2014-10-09 |
20140299149 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING KERATIN BASED FIBERS - Compositions, formulations, kits and methods for temporarily or semi-permanently transforming the shape of individual hair filaments or keratinous fibers (curling, waving or straightening) by applying no heat or heat below about 300° F. to prevent damage to the keratinous fibers. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299150 | Compact Housing for a Cosmetic Container - There is presented a compact housing for a compact cosmetic container. The housing comprises a godet receptacle adapted to receive a godet containing a cosmetic product. The housing is movable between a closed configuration, in which the cosmetic product of the received godet is covered, and an open configuration, in which the cosmetic product of the received godet is uncovered to allow a user to access the cosmetic product. When the housing is in the open configuration, the godet receptacle is movable between a locked configuration, in which removal of the godet from the godet receptacle is prevented, and a release configuration, in which removal of the godet from the godet receptacle is permitted. When the housing is in the closed configuration, the godet receptacle is in the locked configuration. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299151 | Modular Cosmetic Container System - A modular cosmetic container system is provided to enable a user to organize, create, and substitute customizable cosmetic trays detachably retained within a cosmetic storage system. The present invention utilizes the customizable tray assemblies as a means to store particular combinations of cosmetic products. Each cosmetic product is stored within specially designed receptacles to create a unique set of cosmetic products. These unique sets can be placed within the cosmetic storage system allowing for facilitated transfer and improved customization for user's who may need to frequently carry large collections of cosmetic products. The modular cosmetic container system comprises a housing assembly and at least one tray assembly. The housing assembly is the structural body that functions as a storage location for retaining the at least one tray assembly. The at least one tray assembly is the customizable storage component that retains a plurality of cosmetic products or cosmetic applicator. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299152 | PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD AND PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A plasma processing apparatus includes a slot plate of an antenna and the slot plate has slots arranged in a circumferential direction thereof with respect to an axis line. A microwave is introduced into a processing space from the antenna via a dielectric window, and a through hole is formed in the dielectric window along the axis line. A plasma processing method performed in the plasma processing apparatus includes performing a first cleaning process by radiating the microwave from the antenna and supplying a cleaning gas from a cleaning gas supply system; and performing a second cleaning process by radiating the microwave from the antenna and supplying the cleaning gas from the cleaning gas supply system. A first pressure of the processing space in the performing of the first cleaning process is set to be lower than a second pressure thereof in the performing of the second cleaning process. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299153 | BRUSH ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a brush unit ( | 2014-10-09 |
20140299154 | SCRAPER DEVICE FOR CLEANING A SUBMERGED SURFACE - Disclosed is a scraper device for cleaning an exterior of a watercraft and/or a seawall. The scraper device has a flap component that urges the scraper device against a surface upon movement in a first and second opposing directions. | 2014-10-09 |
20140299155 | WIPER WITH ICE REMOVAL APPARATUS - A windshield wiper can include a wiper assembly and a scrubber assembly. The scrubber assembly can include a scrubber support structure and an elongated scrubber element movably attached to the scrubber support structure. The scrubber element can have a central longitudinal axis extending in the elongate direction between a first end and a spaced apart second end. A method can include, in response to activation of a washer fluid activator, reciprocating the elongated scrubber element back and forth along the central longitudinal axis; and while reciprocating the elongated scrubber element, moving the windshield wiper across the windshield along a prescribed arcuate path such that the reciprocating motion of the scrubber element is generally parallel to the windshield and generally perpendicular to the prescribed arcuate path as the windshield wiper moves across the windshield. The acts of reciprocating the elongated scrubber element and moving the windshield wiper can automatically be performed for a predetermined period of time after activation of the washer fluid activator. | 2014-10-09 |