41st week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100258053 | APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING PRECURSOR GASES TO AN EPITAXIAL GROWTH SUBSTRATE - This invention provides gas injector apparatus that extends into a growth chamber in order to provide more accurate delivery of thermalized precursor gases. The improved injector can distribute heated precursor gases into a growth chamber in flows that spatially separated from each other up until they impinge of a growth substrate and that have volumes adequate for high volume manufacture. Importantly, the improved injector is sized and configured so that it can fit into existing commercial growth chamber without hindering the operation of mechanical and robot substrate handling equipment used with such chambers. This invention is useful for the high volume growth of numerous elemental and compound semiconductors, and particularly useful for the high volume growth of Group III-V compounds and GaN. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258054 | Bird feeder - A bird feeder comprises a feed container, a connector having an open passage therethrough, a feeding tray, a funnel and a collection container. The feeding tray includes a sleeve into which the connector extends to provide a self refilling feed mound from which birds eat. Discarded seeds and seed hulls fall into the funnel and into the collection container. The feeding tray includes a disk located below an upper edge of the funnel to maximize collection of seed hulls and discarded seeds. In some embodiments, the feeding tray is pivotally attached to the connector. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258055 | Bird feeder - A squirrel resistant bird feeder having a seed container, a seed tray mounted below the seed container, a shroud extending about the seed member and seed tray, the shroud having openings in a lower portion thereof, with a spring member mounted internally of the seed container and being enclosed by a central tube, the spring member having a first end thereof abutting a portion of the seed tray and a second end acting on the cover and shroud. Any excessive weight placed on the shroud or cover will cause the shroud to move downwardly covering the seed tray. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258056 | GIZMO COMFORT STATION - The present invention relates to a Gizmo Comfort Station, an animal toilet which automatically cleans and collects animal excrements; the Gizmo Comfort Station allows animals to relieve in a flexible schedule, and relieves humans/owners from daily pet waste cleaning and allows a sanitary way of cleaning and collecting excrements. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258057 | Systems and Methods for Boat Anesthetization of Aquatic Animals - A boat holding tank for anesthetizing fish is described having a pulsator, with the pulsator having an anode output and a cathode output; a holding tank capable of receiving an aquatic animal, the holding tank further comprising an anode probe and a cathode probe, with the anode cathode probe of the holding tank switchably connected to the anode and cathode output of the pulsator, such that when the pulsator is activated the aquatic animal in the holding tank is anesthetized. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258058 | Grouper Module - The present invention relates generally to artificial ocean reefs, and more specifically to a versatile artificial reef module which will effectively provide protection and shelter for marine life, especially for bottom dwelling fish species and lobster. Other designs are costly and difficult to manufacture, prone to becoming less useful because of tipping over during deployment or storm events, and not adequately imitating natural and preferred habitat. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258059 | Collapsible Animal Transport Apparatus - A collapsible animal transport apparatus includes a planar floor member, front and rear members each having a lower side rotatably coupled to a rear side of the floor member, and a front member having a lower side rotatably coupled to a floor member front side. First and second side members have respective upper and lower sides, respective lower sides being rotatably coupled to opposed sides of the floor member. The apparatus includes first and second roof members each having interior and exterior sides, respective roof member exterior sides being rotatably coupled to first and second side member upper sides, respectively. The second roof member interior side is removably coupled to the first roof member interior side. The front and rear members, the first and second side members, and the first and second roof members are movable between a storage configuration and a use configuration. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258060 | MODULAR BALL TRACK CAT TOY - The modular ball track cat toy ( | 2010-10-14 |
20100258061 | MODULAR LEASH SYSTEM - A modular leash system including a flexible lead having a first and second rigid end portion. A first end cap is removably attachable to the first rigid end portion via set screw configured to be received through cooperating holes in the first end cap and the first rigid end portion. The first end cap includes a loop for coupling the first end cap to a collar connector. A second end cap is removably attachable to the second rigid end portion via a set screw configured to be received through cooperating holes in the second end cap and the second rigid end portion. The second end cap configured to be coupled to a handle portion. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258062 | COLD WATER PRE-HEATER - The present invention relates to a water warming system and method for warming a hot water heater supply line that includes: a s-shaped piping connected to a water supply line; an insulating compartment surrounding the s-shaped piping; a warm wastewater input into the insulating compartment and a wastewater output from the insulating compartment; and an output from the s-shaped piping connected to a hot water heater. The water supply line inputs either ambient water or cool water into the s-shaped piping. The warm wastewater generated within a home provides a source for the warm wastewater. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258063 | FUEL CELL/BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A thermal management system is disclosed for a hybrid vehicle having an electrochemical power source (battery/fuel cell) and an internal combustion engine. In cooling mode, the system will flow liquid refrigerant over an evaporator attached to the battery/fuel cell, a two-phase mixture will then flow to the condenser where the heat is dissipated to ambient. In cold conditions where the battery/fuel cell needs to be warmed, the system will pick up heat from the engine and pump the warm fluid back to the battery/fuel cell until its optimal operating temperature is reached. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258064 | PISTON WITH CROWN COOLING NOZZLE | 2010-10-14 |
20100258065 | AXIAL PISTON ENGINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AXIAL PISTON ENGINE - To improve the efficiency of an axial piston engine, the invention proposes an axial piston engine with a combustion chamber which operates with two-stage combustion. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258066 | Diesel type cross-cycle internal combustion engine - The present invention provides a cross-cycle internal combustion engine that can conduct a combustion cycle called as the cross-cycle with diesel ignition means. The diesel type cross-cycle operation consists of seven processes, which are the intake-process, the cold-compression process, the injection process, the cold-expansion process, the exhaust process, the hot-compression process, and the diesel-ignition process. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258067 | Overhead-exhaust type cross-cycle internal combustion engine - The present invention provides an overhead-exhaust type cross-cycle internal combustion engine that can conduct a combustion cycle called as the cross-cycle with overhead-exhaust means. The overhead-exhaust type cross-cycle operation consists of seven processes, which are the intake-process, the cold-compression process, the injection process, the cold-expansion process, the overhead-exhaust process, the hot-compression process, and the hot-expansion process. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258068 | Spark-ignition type cross-cycle internal combustion engine - The present invention provides a spark-ignition type cross-cycle internal combustion engine that can conduct the seven processes of the spark-ignition type cross-cycle operation with gasoline and bio-fuel and natural gas. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258069 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS - An assist spring is fixed at its one end to a vane rotor and at its other end to a spring hook provided at an outside of a housing | 2010-10-14 |
20100258070 | FUEL COMPOSITIONS - A diesel fuel composition comprising a nitrogen-containing detergent and a performance enhancing additive, wherein the performance enhancing additive is the product of a Mannich reaction between: (a) an aldehyde; (b) a polyamine; and (c) an optionally substituted phenol. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258071 | FUEL COMPOSITION AND ITS USE - A fuel composition is provided that contains a major amount of a mixture of hydrocarbons in the gasoline boiling range and a minor amount of at least one p-alkoxy-N-alkyl aromatic amine and at least one dicyclopentadiene. Use of such additive compound in a combustion engine is also provided. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258072 | Spark ignition device for internal combustion engine - An engine spark ignition device for internal combustion engines having electrical coupling of the firing spark plug wire to the non-firing spark plug wires. The device is for use with an engine having a plurality of spark plug wires connected between a distributor and a spark plug disposed in the engine cylinder and comprises identical elongated electrically conductive semi-circular plates which enclose identical elongated electrically conductive planar plates having apertures therein that intersect to form spaces for receiving the spark plug wires. The interaction between firing spark plug wires and non-firing spark plug wires results in more efficient and cleaner combustion in the combustion chambers. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258073 | Coated Valve Retainer - During engine operation, valve retainers and valve springs are constantly rubbing and impacting each other resulting in heat and wear. The purpose of this invention is to provide a surface coating onto the valve retainer to reduce the friction with the valve spring and thus improve durability. Specifically, this invention teaches a method to thermally apply coatings to the surface of the valve retainer. Although typically fabricated from steel, the usage of lighter weight titanium valve retainers is increasing for high performance, or racing engines. The reduced mass allows valves to move more readily and requires less spring pressure to operate, producing more power and a faster revving engine, however titanium is typically not as wear resistant as the steel it replaces. In one embodiment, a porous molybdenum or other oleophilic metal is applied to the surface of the valve retainer. In another embodiment, hard coatings of cermets, carbides, and super alloys are applied as coatings to valve retainers. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258074 | PRESSURE DEVICE FOR A VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO ENGINE - A pressure device maintains the raceways ( | 2010-10-14 |
20100258075 | Vane-Type Rotary Actuator or an Internal Combustion Machine - The invention relates to the engine-building industry, specifically, to rotary internal combustion engines converting heat energy into mechanical energy. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258076 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS IN A VEHICLE COMBUSTION ENGINE - A combustion chamber in an engine includes a piston and an injector with plurality of orifices arranged to inject spray/flame plumes, which impinge on a piston outer bowl section during most of the injection. Between spray/flame plume impingement areas and in a plane substantially perpendicular to reciprocal piston movement are arranged a first type of protrusions protruding into the combustion chamber, having a smooth form for preserving kinetic energy in the flame and for redirecting circumferential flame progress mainly towards a center axis of the piston with minimal flame-to-flame interaction. A second type of protrusions are arranged in the impingement areas, being adapted for redirecting flame progress into a circumferential flame progress direction in a plane substantially perpendicular to the reciprocal piston movement and with minimal flame-to-piston wall interaction and minimal kinetic energy loss. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258077 | Diesel Engine - A diesel engine in which a lubrication oil on the wall surface of the cylinder liner is prevented from being burned and diluted, and a smoke resulting from the local lack of air in the combustion chamber is also prevented from being generated. The diesel engine comprises a group injection hole nozzle | 2010-10-14 |
20100258078 | DIRECT FUEL-INJECTION ENGINE - In a direct fuel-injection engine equipped with a pentroof-shaped piston, cross-sectional shapes containing a piston central axis (Lp) of a cavity recessed in a central part of the piston having a top face with the height varying in the circumferential direction are set so as to be basically identical at each position in the circumferential direction (see broken line). Since the sizes of the cross-sectional shapes of the cavity thereby become different in a region further on the piston central axis (Lp) side than intersection points (e | 2010-10-14 |
20100258079 | ENGINE BRAKE DETECTION - In a method for reducing engine vibrations during engine braking with a malfunctioning engine brake, the engine brake includes an arrangement for altering a timing of at least one exhaust valve and an arrangement for varying an exhaust gas back pressure. The method includes detecting piston acceleration for each cylinder in the engine during the use of the engine brake, comparing the detected piston acceleration with a predetermined reference value, decreasing exhaust gas back pressure during engine braking if at least one piston is detected with a piston acceleration deviating more than a predefined amount from the predetermined reference value so that the piston acceleration will be falling within the predefined amount from the predetermined reference value. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258080 | VARIABLE EXHAUST BRAKE CONTROL VIA TURBINE VANE POSITIONING - A control system comprising a brake torque determination module that determines a desired brake torque and a vane position determination module that determines a vane position based on an engine speed and the desired brake torque, and that adjusts the vane position to a position between an open position and a closed position. A method comprising determining a desired brake torque, determining a vane position based on an engine speed and the desired brake torque, and adjusting the vane position to a position between an open position and a closed position. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258081 | INTERNAL-COMBUSTION-ENGINE COMBUSTION STATE DETECTING APPARATUS - There is provided a combustion state detecting apparatus capable of detecting combustion-state abnormality in an internal combustion engine. A comparison timing is set to be advanced in terms of the rotation angle of the crankshaft of an internal combustion engine with respect to the ending timing of an electric quantity based on an ion that occurs when ignition is performed normally through a predetermined ignition signal among the plurality of ignition signals; in the case where, as a result of the comparison between the detected ending timing of an electric quantity based on an ion and the comparison timing, the ending timing is advanced in terms of the rotation angle of the crankshaft with respect to the comparison timing, it is determined that the combustion based on ignition through the predetermined ignition signal is abnormal. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258082 | ROTARY CYLINDER BLOCK ENGINE WITH UNEQUAL COMPRESSION AND EXPANSION STROKES - A rotary block engine having unequal compression and expansion characteristics. Pistons carried within the rotary block have rollers which roll across the internal surface of a guide which encircles the rotary block. The rotary block is eccentrically located within the guide, which causes the power and intake strokes to be unequal. Induction and exhaust functions are accommodated by a conduit located at the center of the rotary block, and about which the rotary block rotates. The conduit and the guide are fixed parts of the engine. The rotary block and pistons are moving parts of the engine. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258083 | FUEL PRESSURE REGULATING SYSTEM - A fuel pressure regulating system for an internal combustion engine has a pressure accumulator which is used to store fuel under pressure and to feed the combustion chambers of the internal combustion engine by fuel-supplying injectors, a high-pressure pump which supplies a fuel mass flux to the pressure accumulator, a first valve via which the fuel can be guided out of the pressure accumulator, and a second valve for restricting the fuel mass flux. The system is provided with a first control loop having the first valve as an actuator for regulating the pressure in the pressure accumulator, and a second control loop having the second valve as an actuator for regulating the pressure in the pressure accumulator, and the two control loops are embodied as cascade regulators, the first control loop being a master regulator and the second control loop being a follower regulator. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258084 | FUEL-PUMPING SYSTEM, METHOD FOR OPERATING A FUEL-PUMPING SYSTEM AND FUEL-INJECTION SYSTEM COMPRISING A FUEL-PUMPING SYSTEM - A fuel-pumping system for a fuel includes at least one reservoir providing a first volume for the fuel and a second volume for a compression fluid, a separator membrane between the first volume and the second volume, an inlet port of the at least one reservoir for feeding the fuel to the first volume, an outlet port of the at least one reservoir for discharging the fuel at a high pressure from the first volume, a fluid port of the at least one reservoir for supplying or removing the compression fluid to or from the second volume. An operating method and a fuel-injection system are also disclosed. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258085 | COUPLING DEVICE - A coupling device for hydraulically and mechanically coupling an injection valve to a fuel rail of a combustion engine has a fuel injector cup with a central longitudinal axis and can be hydraulically coupled to the fuel rail and engages a fuel inlet tube of the injection valve, a first retaining element is fixedly coupled to the cup, a second retaining element is fixedly coupled to the valve, the second element being coupled to the first element to prevent a movement of the second element relative to the first element in a first direction of the central longitudinal axis to retain the valve in the cup, and a damper element which is arranged axially between the cup and the valve body. The damper element limits a movement of the valve relative to the cup in a second direction of the central longitudinal axis opposing the first direction. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258086 | Piezoelectric Device - A piezoelectric device comprising a device body bearing encapsulation means to protectively encapsulate the device body wherein the encapsulation means includes an ion exchange membrane. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258087 | EMISSION REDUCTION RETROFIT METHOD AND KIT FOR EMD TWO-CYCLE DIESEL ENGINES - A method for retrofitting an existing EMD 567/645 two-cycle diesel engine to reduce exhaust emissions includes the steps of removing mechanical fuel injectors and associated components and installing of electronic unit fuel injectors and associated components. Also disclosed is a kit for retrofitting an existing EMD 567/645 two-cycle diesel engine to reduce exhaust emissions. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258088 | SPEED AND POSITION SENSING DEVICE FOR EMD TWO-CYCLE DIESEL ENGINES - A device is disclosed for sensing the speed of an EMD 567/645/710 two-cycle diesel engine having a crankcase, electronic fuel injectors and an electronic control system for controlling the electronic fuel injectors. The device includes a spline shaft sized for insertion into the crankcase of the engine so that the spline shaft rotates with the engine, a gear operably secured to the spline shaft to rotate with the spline shaft and sized to rotate with the engine in a 1:1 ratio, and at least one electronic sensor located adjacent the gear to sense rotation of the gear. The at least one electronic sensor is connectable to the electronic control system to provide electronic signals to the electronic control system for determining when to inject fuel with the electronic fuel injectors. Also disclosed is a method for retrofitting the engine and a kit for retrofitting the engine. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258089 | Method for Operating an Injection System - A method for operating an injection system, in particular an injection system of an internal combustion engine having piezoelectrically triggered injectors, in which a basic voltage is applied to the injectors in the closed state, and a bottom voltage is applied to open them. The bottom voltage is individually adjusted for each injector. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258090 | Apparatus For Reducing Fuel Waxing - A fuel filter for an internal combustion engine is provided comprising a fuel conduit configured to transport fuel from a fuel tank to an internal combustion engine. A fuel filter manifold has an inlet and an outlet for fluid communication with the fuel conduit. A fuel filter housing is associated with the fuel filter manifold and is configured to receive fuel from and dispense fuel to the fuel filter manifold. A filter element is disposed within the fuel filter housing between the inlet and the outlet and is configured to filter fuel passing through the fuel filter housing. An electromagnetic transducer is associated with the fuel filter and is configured to emit high frequency waves operable on the fuel to reduce, via ultrasonic cavitation, wax crystals suspended in the fuel. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258091 | Apparatus For Reducing Fuel Waxing - A fuel filter is configured to filter fuel for an internal combustion engine and is associated with an electromagnetic wave generator configured to emit high frequency electromagnetic waves operable on the fuel to heat and thereby melt wax crystals suspended in the fuel. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258092 | FUEL OVERFLOW VALVE FOR A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAVING A FUEL OVERFLOW VALVE - The invention relates to a fuel overflow valve for a fuel injection system, particularly for limiting the pressure in a low-pressure region of the fuel injection system. The fuel overflow valve has a valve housing, in which a valve member is disposed in a stroke-moving manner, the stroke movement of the valve member controlling a connection of an inlet to the valve housing to a release region. The valve member is loaded by a valve spring in the direction of a locking position in which the connection of the inlet to the release region is interrupted, and is loaded by the pressure present in the inlet in the opening direction. The valve member may carry out a further stroke in the locking direction beyond the locking position thereof, where the valve spring does not act upon the valve member. Due to the increased stroke of the valve member, an improved balance of pressure and volume fluctuations is enabled in the low pressure region and the stroke of the valve spring, and thus the stress thereof, may be kept low. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258093 | DIRECT INJECTED FUEL PUMP DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An engine control system comprises a camshaft, a cam phaser module, a pressure sensor, and an engine control module. The camshaft is operably coupled to a crankshaft of an engine. Rotation of the camshaft operates a fuel pump in driving communication with a cam of the camshaft. The cam phaser module provides hydraulic pressure to change a rotational position of the cam about the camshaft. The pressure sensor determines a cam phaser pressure signal based on a pressure of fluid in the cam phaser module. The engine control module diagnoses a condition of the fuel pump based on the cam phaser pressure signal. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258094 | Internal combustion engine - Apparatuses and methods related to an internal combustion engine are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the apparatuses and methods include modifying a conventional internal combustion engine to enhance an operating efficiency. In other embodiments, an internal combustion engine of enhanced operating efficiency is disclosed. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258095 | Heat exchanger - A heat exchanger has a plurality of intermediate plates arranged one atop the other to form a stack having first and second ends. At least one first fluid channel through conducts a first fluid and at least one second fluid channel through conducts a second fluid. The intermediate plates are geometrically configured to define at least a portion of each of the first and second fluid channels. An end plate is arranged on one of the ends of the stack and a first inlet opening communicates with the first fluid channel for introducing the first fluid and a first outlet opening communicates with the first fluid channel for conducting the first fluid out of the heat exchanger. A second inlet opening communicates with the second fluid channel for introducing the second fluid and a second outlet opening communicates with the second fluid channel for conducting the second fluid away from the heat exchanger. The end plate has at least one expansion zone for reducing the stiffness thereof. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258096 | Intercooler cartridge assembly design for improving internal combustion engine performance - A method and design for cooling the temperature of induction air fed into a motor vehicle engine, which includes an intercooler housed in an induction plenum. The intake side of the plenum feeds air compressed by a supercharger or turbocharger to the intercooler core. The intercooler core consists of a series of cooling cylinders, held side by side in an arched arrangement by a rigid cartridge. The use of the multiple cooling cylinders increases the surface area of the intercooler presented to the airstream, and thus the efficiency of the intercooler. The use of a rigid cartridge that contains the cooling cylinders, and fits inside a pair of matching machined end caps which simultaneously hold the cartridge and feed coolant to the intercooler cores, enables efficient assembly of the intercooler. The system design is readily adaptable for various engine conformations. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258097 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine ( | 2010-10-14 |
20100258098 | Two-Stroke Engine and Related Methods - A two-stroke engine includes a crankshaft that is rotatable about an axis, and an engine block that includes a combustion cylinder and a compression cylinder. A first piston is slidably disposed within the combustion cylinder and is operatively coupled to the crankshaft for reciprocating movement within the combustion cylinder through a power stroke during each rotation of the crankshaft about the axis. A second piston is slidably disposed within the compression cylinder and is operatively coupled to the crankshaft for reciprocating movement within the compression cylinder such that fresh air is received and compressed in the compression cylinder during each rotation of the crankshaft about the axis. A conduit provides fluid communication between the combustion cylinder and the compression cylinder, and a fuel injector is in communication with the combustion cylinder for admitting fuel into the combustion cylinder. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258099 | ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS - A method of operating an engine is disclosed, which includes determining a peak power condition for the engine, measuring a temperature associated with the engine at said peak power condition, comparing the temperature measured with a previously determined temperature associated with a known peak power condition of the engine, determining an offset value based on the comparison made in step, controlling at least one of an air-fuel mixture delivered to the engine or ignition spark timing based on said offset value. Various engine fuel delivery systems, carburetors, fuel injection and control systems also are disclosed. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258100 | BALL FEEDING DEVICE FOR A BALL PITCHING MACHINE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A device for attachment to a chute of a ball pitching machine includes a ball feeder tube having a first end for receiving a first ball. A retaining member is fixed relative to the ball feeder tube and extends transversely to the ball feeder tube into the bore for selectively retaining the first ball in the bore. The retaining member is resiliently deformable toward the ball feeder tube for allowing the first ball to move past the retaining member toward the chute upon application of a predetermined force on the first ball. The ball feeder tube defines a bore having a diameter. The retaining member is spaced along the bore a first distance from the first end. The first distance is shorter than the diameter of the bore so that insertion of a second ball into the first end with the predetermined force displaces the first ball toward the chute. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258101 | Wireless projectile loader system - A wireless projectile loader system is provided. The system includes at least one sensor for detecting a firing operation of a compressed gas gun and sending a signal to a wireless transmitter. The system further includes a wireless transmitter in communication with the at least one sensor, the wireless transmitter adapted to send a wireless signal in response to the sensor detecting a firing operation. The system further includes at least one wireless receiver for receiving the wireless signal in communication with a motor of a projectile loader and adapted to operate the motor in response to the signal transmitted by the transmitter. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258102 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING SLABS OF STONE OR STONE-LIKE MATERIALS | 2010-10-14 |
20100258103 | METHOD FOR SLICING WORKPIECE BY USING WIRE SAW AND WIRE SAW - The present invention is a wire saw in which a wire is wound around a plurality of grooved rollers, the workpiece is sliced into wafers by causing the wire to travel and pressing the workpiece against the wire while a slurry is supplied to the grooved rollers, the wire saw controlling in such a manner that the workpiece is sliced while a supply temperature of the slurry is increased from the start to the end of slicing the workpiece. As a result, there is provided a wire saw in which Warp of the workpiece to be sliced can be improved by suppressing a decrease in a temperature of the workpiece in the vicinity of the slicing end portion of the workpiece and by making an increase in displacement of the grooved roller during slicing straight, that is, by making the slicing trajectory depicted in the workpiece close to a straight line. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258104 | COOK STOVE ASSEMBLY - A combustion chamber, having an upper part and a lower part, may include an annular constriction, in combination with the combustion chamber, to aid in directing partially combusted gases such as carbon monoxide away from the periphery of the combustion chamber back toward its center, and into the flame front. The annular constriction may also impede the flow of partially combusted gases located at the periphery, thus increasing the time these gases spend within the combustion chamber and increasing the likelihood that any products of incomplete combustion will undergo combustion. The combustion chamber may further comprise a dual burner cooktop for directing combustion gases and exhaust to multiple cooking vessels. In further embodiments, the combustion chamber may be made of, lined, or clad with a metal alloy comprising iron, chromium, and aluminum. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258105 | EGG-SHAPED OUTDOOR COOKER - A non-ceramic, light-weight egg-shaped outdoor cooker made from formed sheet metal includes a double-walled kettle, with an inner wall spaced and insulated from an outer wall by an insulating layer. A domed lid is constructed similarly to the double-walled kettle and is hinged to the top of the kettle. By spacing the inner wall from the outer wall and providing an insulating layer, heat transfer to the outside of the cooker is greatly slowed. By constructing the structure of sheet metal, instead of ceramic, the cooker is light-weight, rugged, and economical to manufacture. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258106 | NON-CERAMIC OUTDOOR COOKER - A non-ceramic, light-weight outdoor cooker made from formed sheet metal includes a double-walled kettle, with an inner wall spaced and insulated from an outer wall by an insulating layer. A domed lid is constructed similarly to the double-walled kettle and is hinged to the top of the kettle. By spacing the inner wall from the outer wall and providing an insulating layer, heat transfer to the outside of the cooker is greatly slowed. By constructing the structure of sheet metal, instead of ceramic, the cooker is light-weight, rugged, and economical to manufacture. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258107 | TRANSPORTABLE WOOD-FIRED OVEN TRAILER - The present invention relates to a transportable wood-fired oven trailer which is mountable to a towing vehicle, and can be modified in certain aspects between “transport” and “operational” modes. The trailer has increased manoeuvrability in particular when reversing and also increased stability due to the rearwardly offset wheel axle, and whose configuration also provides for increased storage and work space. It is envisaged that such trailers could be transported to public and social events and shows, and used to prepare wood-fired food. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258108 | Air Port Closing Device for Cooking Fume Exhauster being Unitary with Range - A closing unit for air port of integrated machine of cooking fume exhauster and range includes a lifting ring ( | 2010-10-14 |
20100258109 | RETROFIT APPARATUS FOR A COOKING DEVICE - A retrofit apparatus for a preexisting cooking device comprises a hood that defines a liquid removal section, a motor disposed within the hood, and a motor gear rotatable by the motor to facilitate rotating a centrifugal liquid removal device. The motor gear may comprise a plurality of teeth configured to engage a motor gear coupling on a shaft of the centrifugal liquid removal device, and the motor gear may be configured to automatically engage the motor gear coupling to facilitate rotating the centrifugal liquid removal device. In other embodiments, a lifting mechanism in the preexisting cooking device is configured to move the centrifugal liquid removal device from a cooking section to the liquid removal section. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258110 | Modular Pivotable Solar Collector Arrangement - The invention relates to a modular solar collector arrangement, comprising a first supporting stand at a first end of the solar collector arrangement, the first supporting stand having at its upper end a first pivot bearing point defining a pivotal axis extending in longitudinal direction of the solar collector arrangement, a second supporting stand at a second end of the solar collector arrangement opposite to the first end in the longitudinal direction, the second supporting stand having at its upper end a second pivot bearing point of the pivotal axis, an intermediate supporting stand extending in vertical direction and having at its upper end an intermediate pivot bearing point of the pivotal axis, the intermediate supporting stand further comprising at its lower end at least two intermediate bases being arranged in a distance orthogonal to the longitudinal direction to each other, a first solar collector unit comprising at least one solar collector panel and a first unit frame to which the panel is mounted, the unit frame being pivotally mounted to the first pivot bearing point and an intermediate pivot bearing point, and a second solar collector unit comprising at least one solar collector panel and a second unit frame to which the panel is mounted, the unit frame being pivotally mounted to the second pivot bearing point and an intermediate pivot bearing point, a pivotal drive assembly comprising an x-drive unit and an x-coupling coupled between the x-drive unit and at least one unit frame for transferring a pivotal force from the x-drive unit to the unit frame for pivoting the unit frame around an x-axis extending in longitudinal direction of the arrangement, wherein each unit frame is mechanically coupled to its adjacent unit frame to transfer the pivotal force. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258111 | SOLAR RECEIVER UTILIZING CARBON NANOTUBE INFUSED COATINGS - A solar receiver includes a heat absorbing element having an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface and a first coating including a carbon nanotube-infused fiber material in surface engagement with and at least partially covering the outer surface of the heat absorbing element. Solar radiation incident onto the first coating is received, absorbed, and converted to heat energy, and the heat energy is transferred from the first coating to the heat absorbing element. A multilayer coating for a solar receiver device includes a first coating that includes a CNT-infused fiber material and an environmental coating disposed on the first coating. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258112 | GENERATION OF STEAM FROM SOLAR ENERGY - A cavity-type solar energy receiver for generating high pressure steam, which includes panels of tubes defining a cavity within an outer enclosure. Concentrated solar energy provided by a heliostat enters the cavity opening in the enclosure and evaporates water within some of the tube panels. The evaporating tubes receive hot water from a steam drum by natural circulation and return a mixture of steam and hot water to the steam drum. Additional tube panels are positioned to receive reflected solar energy, which is used to preheat feed water and to superheat steam. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258113 | LIGHT WING DEVICE - A light wing device for mounting on a window in order to provide light reflection has been disclosed. The light wing device generally has a light wing, a mounting mechanism, and the light wing is configured to rotate away from the application of force to the light wing. This rotating light wing prevents premature breakage of the light wing from force encountering the light wing. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258114 | HEATED NEBULIZER DEVICES, NEBULIZER SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR INHALATION THERAPY - Nebulizer assemblies and systems are disclosed. A nebulizer assembly includes a reservoir and a nebulizer for producing an aerosolized gas. An aerosolized gas outlet passes the aerosolized gas. A breathing gas mixing chamber is coupled to an outlet port of the nebulizer to entrain nebulized medication into a breathing gas. A system and method of heating medication in a reservoir and adding medication to a gas flow is also provided. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258115 | Prefilled Type Nasal Drip Appliance - Provided is an easy-to-handle prefilled type nasal drip appliance which can spray medical solution surely into the nostril while holding down the production cost. A syringe barrel has a spray hole and a latching portion of a center stopper on one side, with a conduction portion of medical solution being provided at the latching portion, and has a portion protruding inward of the inner circumferential surface formed on the other end side. A plunger has a portion protruding outward of the outer circumferential surface formed substantially in the axial center wherein both protrusions engage with each other. When the plunger is moved in the spray direction of the syringe barrel to get over the plunger side protrusion and disengaged, the medical solution moves the center stopper in the spray direction to form a medical solution inflow groove between the conduction portion formed at the center stopper latching portion and the center stopper. Consequently, a medical solution storage portion and the spray hole are interconnected and the medical solution can be sprayed. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258116 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING THE CONCENTRATION OF A CHEMICAL ENTITY IN FLUIDS - A device for removal of at least a portion of carbon dioxide from an aqueous fluid includes at least one membrane through which carbon dioxide can pass to be removed from the fluid and immobilized carbonic anhydrase on or in the vicinity of a first surface of the membrane to be contacted with the fluid such that the immobilized carbonic anhydrase comes into contact with the fluid. The first surface exhibits carbonic anhydrase activity of at least 20% of maximum theoretical activity of the first surface of the membrane based on monolayer surface coverage of carbonic anhydrase in the case that the carbonic anhydrase is immobilize on the first surface. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258117 | Anaesthesia Breathing System - The invention relates to a device for recycling xenon in an anaesthesia breathing system comprising a retaining filter adapted to adsorb and desorb xenon and a first conduit connected to the retaining filter for passing a first breathing gas mixture coming from a patient and containing xenon in a first flow direction through the retaining filter, wherein at least part of the xenon remains in the retaining filter. Furthermore, the device comprises a second conduit connected to the retaining filter for passing a second breathing gas mixture in a second flow direction through the retaining filter, wherein at least part of the xenon left in the retaining filter is taken up and carried along by the second breathing gas mixture, and a supply conduit connected to the first conduit for conveying a xenon-containing anaesthetic agent into the first conduit. The invention further relates to an anaesthesia breathing system comprising the aforementioned device as well as a method for recycling xenon in an anaesthesia breathing system. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258118 | INHALER DEVICES AND BESPOKE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to inhaler devices and bespoke pharmaceutical dry powder composition to be dispensed using such inhaler devices for pulmonary administration. In particular, the present invention relates to the provision of passive inhaler devices and dry powder compositions which are specifically formulated and prepared to be efficiently dispensed by such devices to reproducibly achieve a high delivered dose of the pharmaceutically active agent. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258119 | MEDICINAL INHALATION DEVICES AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A medicinal inhalation device having applied to surface thereof a composition comprising a monofunctional polyfluoropolyether silane and a non-fluorinated cross-linking agent. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258120 | DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING A FLUID PRODUCT - A fluid dispenser device comprising: a body ( | 2010-10-14 |
20100258121 | FLUID PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION DEVICE - A fluid dispenser device comprising a body ( | 2010-10-14 |
20100258122 | Device for Respiratory Assistance, and Measurement System Comprising Such a Device - Device for respiratory assistance, and measurement system comprising such a device. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258123 | SYSTEMS AND /OR METHOD FOR CALIBRATION -LESS DEVICE OR LESS EXPENSIVE CALIBRATION DEVICES FOR TREATING SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING - Systems and/or methods for treating sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are provided. In particular, systems and/or methods are provided that include software systems for use with auto-titrating devices (e.g. APAP devices) that reduce and/or eliminate the need to calibrate the auto-titrating devices. The software system also may reduce and/or eliminate the need for certain sensors used in such calibrations. Certain example embodiments compute snore based on noises measured during expiration and inspiration, and certain example embodiments set patient leak utilizing the vent flow level. Certain example embodiments change treatment pressure thresholds after measuring patient improvement by monitoring a variable correlated with actual delivery pressure in accordance with an example embodiment, and certain example embodiments provide pressure according to motor speed in accordance with an example embodiment. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258124 | Method and device for carrying out a signal-processing viewing of a measurement signal that is correlated to the respiratory activity of an individual - The invention relates to a method and device for carrying out a signal-processing viewing of a measurement signal that is correlated with the respiratory activity of an individual, for example, of a measurement signal that is correlated with the respiratory gas. The aim of the invention is to provide solutions with which an improved electronic analysis of the signals that are representative with regard to respiratory activity can be achieved. To this end, the invention provides that viewing results are obtained within the scope of a signal-processing viewing of said measurement signal and make a differentiation between obstructive and central respiratory disorders possible. The viewing results are determined, in particular, while taking into account changes of selected breathing characteristics such as, for example, the change in the ratio of inhalation time to exhalation time. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258125 | Respirator and/or Anesthetic Device - A respirator and/or anesthesia device is provided having internal sensors and at least one respirator connection for the patient as well as an output unit, wherein at least one external sensor can be attached to the patient and its measured values that correlate with the measured values of the internal sensors can be displayed and evaluated. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258126 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HEART FAILURE TREATMENT - Methods and apparatus for assessing the condition of and treating patients for heart failure by the delivery of continuous positive airway pressure are disclosed. Airflow of the patient is measured to determine occurrences of central apneas. A heart failure index is calculated from a count of the number of central apneas that have occurred. The present heart failure index can be compared with a previously calculated heart failure index to determine how the patient's heart failure disease has changed and how it should be treated. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258127 | ADAPTABLE DEMAND DILUTION OXYGEN REGULATOR FOR USE IN AIRCRAFTS - A system and method of automatic delivery of appropriate flow rate of oxygen to a person flying in a pressurized aircraft cabin is disclosed. In one embodiment, an adaptable demand dilution oxygen regulator for use inside a pressurized aircraft cabin, includes an oxygen initiation and demand regulation system adapted to be responsive to differential gas pressure in a first altitude range based on a pulmonary capacity of a person flying in the pressurized aircraft cabin and to control flow of pressurized oxygen to a breathing outlet during the first altitude range. The adaptable demand dilution oxygen regulator further includes a cabin air dilution and delivery system, coupled to the oxygen initiation and demand regulation system, adapted to be responsive to differential gas pressure in a second altitude range and to output progressively enriched mixture till 100% pressurized oxygen into a breathing apparatus during the second altitude range. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258128 | INFANT NASAL INTERFACE MASK - An infant nasal interface mask for use with a nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) system including a mask body and a base. The mask body forms a cavity and is defined by a leading portion, an intermediate shell portion, and a trailing portion. The leading portion terminates in a leading edge forming an aperture open to the cavity and having a generally triangular shape for placement over a patient's nose. The trailing portion includes a bellows segment characterized by an increased flexibility as compared to a flexibility of the intermediate shell portion. The base extends from the trailing portion opposite the leading portion and forms at least one longitudinal passage extending through a thickness of the base and fluidly connected to the cavity. The intermediate shell portion is laterally pivotable relative to the base via the bellows segment. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258129 | WATER TRAP FOR A BREATHING TUBE - A water trap ( | 2010-10-14 |
20100258130 | Kitchen Mask - A kitchen mask includes a cover body provided for covering a mouth/nose position of a user's face, a strap disposed separately on both sides of the cover body and installed at the user's ears, and a nose portion disposed on the cover body and corresponding to the user's nose, and matched with the user's nasal profile, such that when the kitchen mask is worn, the nose portion is protruded out from the cover body, and at least one air hole disposed at the nose portion and corresponding to a position of the user's nostril, and having a thin ventilating filter material disposed at the air hole of the nose portion. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258131 | FACE SEALS FOR RESPIRATORS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RESPIRATORS - A respirator includes a mask having a body extending between a front edge and a rear edge, and a face seal extending inward from the body. The face seal has a first wall extending from the body and a second wall intersecting with the first wall at a sealing land. The sealing land is configured to contact a user's face to form a continuous circumferential seal. The face seal is folded over such that the first wall and the second wall both extend away from the sealing land in a common direction. Optionally, the face seal may be U-shaped. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258132 | Headgear pad for CPAP interface - The invention is a method for use and a strap pad for CPAP interfaces to prevent skin irritation, discomfort, indentations, and allergies. The invention incorporates a generally rectangular elongated strip of flexible material having sufficient pile to provide padding. The material is fastened into a hollow tube for surrounding headgear straps. The flexible material incorporates an outer layer of micro fleece or similar material whereby protecting the skin, the softness mentally calms against the face when falling to sleep. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258133 | FACE MASK - A mask assembly ( | 2010-10-14 |
20100258134 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE HAVING IMPROVED SUCTION LUMEN - A surgical/medical tube such as an endotracheal tube | 2010-10-14 |
20100258135 | Plaster for tracheostoma valves - A plaster for attaching a trachestoma valve in connection with a traceostoma on a person's neck. The plaster comprises a socket and an annular flange, communicating with a central opening of the flange which is connected with a single-coated adhesive tape, which extends radially beyond the edge of the flange. The connection includes a first annular joint at or inwardly of the outer periphery of the flange, and a second annular joint located between the outer periphery of the flange and the inner periphery of the flange spaced radially from the first annular joint. A protecting liner covers the adhesive on the tape. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258136 | HEADGEAR FOR A RESPIRATORY MASK AND A METHOD FOR DONNING A RESPIRATORY MASK - Headgear for a respiratory mask includes a strap arrangement including front strap portions adapted to be disposed over a patient's cheeks and having front ends adapted for attachment to an airway interfacing portion, top strap portions connected to respective front strap portions and adapted to be disposed over the top of a patient's head and to connect to each other, and a back strap extending rearwardly from and connecting respective junctions of the front strap portions and top strap portions or regions adjacent these junctions and adapted to locate underneath a patient's occiput. In use with a patient having long hair, the back strap is adapted to extend under the patient's hair and urge upwardly on the patient's hair and against the patient's head beneath the occiput. In use with a patient having short hair, the back strap is adapted to urge against the patient's head beneath the occiput. In an embodiment, front strap portions of the headgear may be provided with a sleeve or cover (e.g., constructed of a fleece material) to enhance comfort in use. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258137 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING SNORING AND/OR SLEEP APNEA - A device is used to prevent or lessen the likelihood of a person, prone to snoring and/or sleep apnoea, from experiencing those conditions. The device includes a back-sleep-preventer that keeps the person substantially in a front-sleep position lying on a bed proximate an edge of the bed. The hack-sleep-preventer restricts the person to the front-sleep position to the extent of preventing the person from thereafter rolling away from the edge of the bed to adopt a back-sleep position. This prevents or at least lessens the likelihood of person experiencing snoring and/or sleep apnoea. Anchor-means releasably secures the back-sleep-preventer to the bed-means. The anchor-means is connected to the person or the person's upper garment by a connector-means. When the person gets off and moves away from the bed-means, with the connector-means still connecting the person or the person's garment to the anchor-means, the anchor-means is able to release the back-sleep-preventer from the bed-means. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258138 | RADIOLABELED 1-ACETATE PET IMAGING FOR RADIOTHERAPY IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER - The present invention provides methods of using optimal PET tracers for diagnosing head and neck cancer. Methods for in vivo imaging uses of the PET tracers that are suitable for uses in radiation therapy (RT) in head and neck cancer and evaluation of salivary gland function are also provided. A pharmaceutical comprising the PET tracer and a kit for the preparation of the pharmaceutical are provided as well. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258139 | NON-COMBUSTIBLE SMOKING ARTICLE WITH CARBONACEOUS HEAT SOURCE - A non-combustible smoking article includes an aerosol-generating part including an aerosol-generating substance configured to generate aerosol by heating, and a heat source physically separated from the aerosol-generating part and disposed at an tip end of the aerosol-generating part, and configured to heat the aerosol-generating substance by combustion heat, in which the heat source includes at least one carbonaceous strip. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258140 | Portable bidet system - A bidet system is portable and allows a user to conveniently clean and freshen the external vaginal area. The portable bidet system of the present invention comprises a bottle configured to receive a predetermined amount of water. The bottle includes a temperature gauge which allows a user to assess a temperature of the water. The system also comprises a pre-measured amount of cleansing concentrate which form a cleansing liquid when mixed with the water. A cap is coupled to the bottle, which includes an opening to allow for release of the cleansing liquid. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258141 | METHOD FOR TREATING KERATINOUS FIBERS USING STEAM - Provided is a method for treating keratinous fibers comprising: applying steam to the keratinous fibers at a rate of less than 5 g/min; and shaping the keratinous fibers at a temperature of greater than 50° C., wherein the application of the steam and the shaping of the keratinous fibers do not occur simultaneously. The method disclosed herein may make it possible for example to obtain rapid shaping of the keratinous fibers while improving their cosmetic properties and the comfort of the user. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258142 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING A VISCOELASTIC CLEANING MATERIAL TO REMOVE PARTICLES ON A SUBSTRATE - The embodiments provide apparatus and methods for removing particles from a substrate surface, especially from a surface of a patterned substrate (or wafer). The cleaning apparatus and methods have advantages in cleaning patterned substrates with fine features without substantially damaging the features on the substrate surface. The cleaning apparatus and methods involve using a viscoelastic cleaning material containing a polymeric compound with large molecular weight, such as greater than 10,000 g/mol. The viscoelastic cleaning material entraps at least a portion of the particles on the substrate surface. The application of a force on the viscoelastic cleaning material over a sufficiently short period time causes the material to exhibit solid-like properties that facilitate removal of the viscoelastic cleaning material along with the entrapped particles. A number of forces can be applied over a short period to access the solid-like nature of the viscoelastic cleaning material. Alternatively, when the temperature of the viscoelastic cleaning material is lowered, the visoelastic cleaning material also exhibits solid-like properties. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258143 | SCRUBBER CLEAN BEFORE OXIDE CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISH (CMP) FOR REDUCED MICROSCRATCHES AND IMPROVED YIELDS - A method for fabricating semiconductors is provided that includes an oxide chemical mechanical polish (CMP) step. Prior to performing the CMP of an integrated circuit semiconductor silicon wafer, a number of steps are performed. The silicon wafer is scrubbed with a brush using a liquid cleaner. The silicon wafer is rinsed with deionized water (DIW). Finally, the silicon wafer is dried. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258144 | WAFER MANUFACTURING CLEANING APPARATUS, PROCESS AND METHOD OF USE - A cleaning wafer or substrate for use in cleaning, or in combination with, components of, for example, integrated chip manufacturing equipment. The cleaning substrate can include a substrate having varying predetermined surface features, such as one or more predetermined adhesive, non-tacky, electrostatic, or projection, depression, or other physical sections. The predetermined features can provide for more effective cleaning of the components with which they are used, such as in an integrated chip manufacturing apparatus in the place of the integrated chip wafer. The cleaning substrate can be urged into cleaning or other position by vacuum, mechanical, electrostatic, or other forces. The cleaning substrate can be adapted to accomplish a variety of functions, including abrading or polishing. The cleaning substrate may made by a novel method of making, and it may then be used in a novel method of use in combination with chip manufacturing apparatus. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258145 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A LOAD-RELATED CHANGE IN THERMAL CAPACITY OF A WATER-BEARING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A water-bearing appliance, such as a dishwasher, and a method for detecting the load-related change in thermal capacity of the water-bearing domestic appliance, in order to optimize the drying process. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes detecting a temperature gradient during the cooling of the items to be cleaned. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258146 | Device and method for cleaning the brushes of a vehicle wash gantry - Device and method for cleaning the brushes of a vehicle wash gantry, comprising nozzles spraying a fluid at pressure onto the brushes of the wash gantry. It may have means for orienting the nozzles relative to the brushes, and protective enclosure means for the brushes during cleaning. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258147 | FILTER CLEANING APPARATUS AND FILTER CLEANING METHOD - A filter cleaning apparatus | 2010-10-14 |
20100258148 | Roller Cover Cleaning System and Method - A roller cover cleaning system comprises a handle and a roller cover frame. The handle comprises a gripping portion, an attachment member, a connecting member, and an axle extending from the attachment member. The roller cover frame engages the axle such that the roller cover frame is able to rotate freely about the axle. An alternate roller cover cleaning system comprises a frame, a first roller, a second roller, and a driving feature. The first roller is positioned between a first end plate and a second end plate of the frame and is configured to freely rotate about its longitudinal central axis. The second roller is positioned between the first end plate and the second end plate and is configured to freely rotate about its longitudinal central axis. The driving feature is configured to be in mechanical communication with at least one of the first roller or the second roller. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258149 | Fixture Drying Apparatus and Method - Wafer carrier washing and drying apparatus and method, especially useful for the semiconducting industry. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258150 | Apparatus and Method for Holding and Tilting an Umbrella - Apparatus and methods are provided for holding and tilting an umbrella. The apparatus comprises at least one spring connected to an umbrella pole so that the spring(s) is extended or retracted when the pole angle of the umbrella is adjusted. The apparatus also comprises a pivot between an umbrella holder and a bracket that allows angular motion of the umbrella pole. The apparatus also comprises a rotary bearing capable of rotating around an axis of the umbrella pole. The spring(s) and the pivot can be connected to the rotary bearing. The present apparatus can also include a shade umbrella. Methods for tilting an umbrella are also provided. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258151 | WIND-RESISTANT UMBRELLA - A wind-resistant umbrella is disclosed. The wind-resistant umbrella includes a canopy having one or more cutout sections. Each cutout section is covered by a flap. The flap is attached to the canopy at an upper edge. The flap is held in place by a limiting element such as an elastic strip. Ideally, the flaps cover and overlap the cutouts. Thus, when wind blows, air flow can take place through the cutout sections from the underside of the canopy. The flaps will be displaced by the air flow. Once the air flow dips below a threshold level, the flaps return to their closed position. Thus, the umbrella functions to provide shade or rain protection, but will not be damaged or blown about with a gust of wind as the cutout sections allow air to flow through the canopy. | 2010-10-14 |
20100258152 | Walker with Armrests - A walker with armrests has a pedestal including a first side frame, a second side frame and two bridging rods connecting between the first and second side frames to form a stable structure to the walker. The two side frames each has two foot rods and a top lateral rod extending between the two foot rods. Two armrests are mounted on the top lateral rods of the first and second side frames, respectively. Thereby, a physiotherapy patient may rest his armpits on the armrests to avoid leaning forward when holding the top lateral rods of the walker. | 2010-10-14 |