43rd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090260322 | PACKAGING MACHINE FOR GOODS IN BLISTER SHELL MOLDINGS TO BE SEALED WITH A BLISTER FILM - A packaging machine seals goods in blister shell moldings with a blister film. The packaging machine contains a first transport system for a blister film web, a second transport system for blister shell moldings, and a sealing apparatus, the effect of which is to connect a blister shell molding to a portion of the blister film web. A printing apparatus is provided for applying optical information to the blister film web. A dancing roller system is provided for motional decoupling and disposed between a position at which the printing apparatus prints on the blister film web and the sealing apparatus along the blister film. The printing apparatus and/or the first transport system for the blister film web contains an apparatus for insulating against occurring vibrations of the rest of the packaging machine at the position at which the printing apparatus prints on the blister film web. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260323 | Device For Receiving And Transporting Articles - A device for receiving and transporting articles, in particular syringes and the like, of a type comprising a transfer carousel destined to be rotated about a substantially vertical axis peripherally bearing a series of seatings for receiving single articles from a supply station and for transferring the articles to a receiving station. The seatings are fashioned from respective shaped and recessed surfaces realized on respective appendages peripherally associated to the carousel and elastically deformable such as to absorb any variations in size of the articles. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260324 | Pillow Packaging Bag, Pillow Type Packaged Body, Heat Seal Bar for Pillow Packaging Machine, and Pillow Packaging Machine - A pillow packaging bag, a pillow type packaging body, a heat seal bar for pillow packaging machine, and a pillow packaging machine. The pillow packaging bag enabling the suppression of the occurrence of pin holes in a handling step and a transportation course after packaging comprises two lateral seal parts positioned roughly parallel with each other and a contents filling part held by the two lateral seal parts. Damping portions connected to the contents filling portion are formed near both side end parts of the lateral seal part from the border line thereof with the contents filling part near the center part of the lateral seal part toward the lateral seal part. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260325 | Packaging machine and method for packaging of products in bags - A packaging machine and a method for packaging of products in bags, respectively, comprises a lid ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260326 | Method and device for packaging of bulk goods in bags - A method or a device, respectively, for packaging of bulk goods in bags ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260327 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING MATTRESSES FOR SHIPMENT - A method and system for packaging multiple bedding products. The method includes compressing a stack of individual compressed and sealed mattresses between an upper shipping support and a lower shipping support and restraining subsequent expansion of the individual compressed and sealed mattresses with bands enclosing the upper and lower shipping supports and the stack of compressed and sealed mattresses. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260328 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING A LOAD HAVING PROJECTIONS - A packaging container for a load having a projection such as a nailing fin is made from two rigid U-boards. An inner U-board supports the weight of the window/door frame while preventing the nailing fin from having contact, directly or indirectly, with the ground or sides of the fin crate. The nailing fin provides one supporting wall for the inner U-board while a second, outer U-board provides a second supporting wall. Both walls prevent the inner U-board from spreading out or collapsing under the weight of the window/door. The inner U-board is formed as a continuous element or as discrete elements. The nailing fin is incorporated into the fin crate to form a support member and part of the packaging container. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260329 | PACKING INSERT FOR DISC-SHAPED OBJECTS - A packing insert for disc-shaped objects comprising a ring and a deformable contacting portion supported by the ring and extending from a circumference of the ring. The contacting portion can comprise one or more solid portions extending from the circumference. The solid portions can define a plurality of radially arranged members separated by a plurality of void regions, where the solid portions extending radially from a circumference of the ring. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260330 | Blocking slide Unit of a Feed and Sorting Device for Packaging Machines - A feed and sorting device for tablets has a number of vertically extending filling tubes for tablets and a blocking slide unit for temporarily blocking the filling tubes. The blocking slide unit includes a base plate with first through-openings for the filling tubes, an upper retaining plate with second through-openings for the filling tubes, and a lower retaining plate with third through-openings for the filling tubes. The base plate is between the upper and lower retaining plates, and the first, second and third through-openings are at least partially aligned to allow the filling tubes to pass therethrough. Each blocking finger is supported in a receiving portion on the base plate and is secured thereto by the upper and lower retaining plates. Each blocking finger is assigned to one of the filling tubes, and the receiving portions are formed as recesses which, in a vertical direction, pass through the base plate. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260331 | Gas Filling Apparatus and Gas Filling Port Thereof - The present invention provides a gas filling apparatus and gas filling port thereof. The gas filling apparatus is connected with the air feed apparatus which is introduced the gas into the first inlet port of the semiconductor device or reticle storage apparatus. The gas filling apparatus includes a supporting base which is provided to hold the storage apparatus thereon, and at least one second inlet port which is disposed on the first inlet port of the storage apparatus so as to the gas is flowed into the storage apparatus through the second inlet port. The second inlet port includes a first base, a second base, a first elastic element, a fixing element, and a switch device. Both of the first base and second base have through holes, and opposite to each other. The first elastic element is used to maintain the airtight and is disposed on the second base and opposite to the first inlet port of the storage apparatus used to maintain the airtight. The fixing element is used to fix the elastic element on the second base. The switch device is disposed on the gap in the middle of the first base and the second base, and is provided to control the input or output for the gas of the second inlet port. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260332 | Case packer - Cigarette cartons are boxed by a case packer comprising a frame mounted on a base, a feed unit supplying collapsed box blanks, a station at which the boxes are packed, a feed unit by which the cartons are directed along a path running perpendicular to a feed path followed by the blanks, also first and second folding and closing assemblies by which the top end face and the bottom end face of the erected box are formed. The machine base affords a plurality of mounting points arranged symmetrically on either side of a vertical median plane, passing longitudinally through the base, so that the position of the feed unit can be reversed in mirror image relative to the median plane, as also can the positions of the first folding and closing assembly and the second folding and closing assembly. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260333 | VERTICAL BAGGING MACHINE COMPRISING TWO LINEAR MOTORS - The invention relates to a vertical bagging machine ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260334 | Produce Wrapping - Exemplary systems and methods relating to produce wrapping are described. One implementation includes first and second conveying devices configured to conform to, and cooperatively convey a produce item over a distance and thereby cause an associated media to be snugly wrapped around the produce item. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260335 | Saddle Pad Cover - A saddle pad cover is disclosed and may include a first layer and a second layer, the first layer being coupled to the second layer, a closure device adapted for insertion of a saddle pad, and a patch positioned on the surface of the first layer, where the saddle pad cover may sleevably receive a saddle pad to form an assembly. A method of maintaining a saddle pad cover is also disclosed. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260336 | Stirrup assembly - A stirrup assembly for aiding a rider when mounting a horse provides a stirrup assembly wherein part or all of the side of a stirrup can be rotated down into a locked horizontal position to become a step. The act of pulling down the movable side part compresses a strong return spring. When the movable side part is fully down, a latch is set which keeps it from returning. What was part of the stirrup side can now be used as a step for mounting and is quickly returned to its original upright position by the return spring when the rider steps on the latch release. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260337 | Mechanized Harvester - A harvesting device for mechanical harvesting of vegetables and the like. A pair of circular supports rotates on an axle disposed and are disposed in a housing. The circular supports are positioned on opposite sides of a picking path defined by a void in the housing and through which the vegetables pass as the harvester moves. Each circular support having at least one picking element extended into the picking path. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260338 | CLEANOUT MECHANISM FOR GRASS DISCHARGE AND COLLECTION CHUTE - A cleanout mechanism is disclosed for a grass discharge and collection chute on a mower. The cleanout mechanism includes a door pivotable downwardly from the chute to provide an opening in a bottom surface of the chute, and a wiper pivotable rearwardly along the bottom surface of the chute toward a position adjacent the opening. An operator control is connected through linkages to the door and the wiper to pivot both of the door and the wiper while permitting continued operation of the mower. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260339 | Grass Collector for a Mower - A grass collector adapted to be attached to a rear of a riding-type mower for receiving cut grass from a mower unit through a duct, the grass collector including a front container section having a rearwardly facing opening and adapted to be attached to the riding-type mower, the front container section carrying a first bottom plate having a substantially horizontal position. A rear container section is supported pivotably about a pivot point located in a rear upper region of the front container section and pivotable between a first position wherein the rear container section substantially covers the opening of the front container section and a second position pivoted from the first position to allow cut grass to fall, the rear container section having a second bottom plate having a substantially horizontal position. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260340 | Combustor of a Turbine, a Method of Retro-Fitting a Combustor of a Turbine and a Method of Building a Combustor of a Turbine - A combustor of a turbine, a method of retro-fitting a combustor of a turbine and a method of building a combustor of a turbine are each provided. The combustor includes a combustion chamber along which a dilution breach is defined, a casing perimetrically surrounding the combustion chamber so as to define an airflow between the casing and the combustion chamber, the airflow being configured to supply dilution air to the combustion chamber via the dilution breach, and an easy to adjust dilution airflow tuning part disposed on the casing and in communication with the airflow. The dilution airflow tuning part is configured to increase and/or decrease an available amount of the dilution air to be supplied to the combustion chamber. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260341 | Distributed zoning for engine inlet ice protection - An engine inlet ice protection system and method for ice protection includes a plurality of grouped structural elements having electrical components that provide ice protection where power is cycled to the groups of structural elements so that at a given time the ice protection elements receiving power are generally distributed throughout the engine inlet. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260342 | GAS TURBINE - A gas turbine, in which compressed air that is compressed by a compressor ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260343 | SOLID PROPELLANT MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods of controlling solid propellant burn rate, propellant gas pressure, propellant gas pressure pulse shape, and propellant gas flow rate, rely on the position of a throttling valve. A throttling valve that is movable to a control position is disposed downstream of, and in fluid communication with, a solid propellant gas generator, and in parallel with a plurality of reaction control valves. The solid propellant in the solid propellant gas generator is ignited, to thereby generate propellant gas. The throttling valve is moved to a control position to attain a desired solid propellant burn rate, propellant gas pressure, and/or propellant gas pressure pulse shape. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260344 | Rear fan case for a gas turbine engine - A rear fan case for a gas turbine engine includes a main body and a discrete joining arrangement mounted on the outside of the main body towards its rear end. The joining arrangement provides a substantially radial groove around the main body, which can receive a joining blade on a thrust reverser unit to form a joint between the rear fan case and the thrust reverser unit. The joining arrangement may be made of metal while the main body is made of composite material. Features may be provided to ensure proper alignment and location of the joining arrangement. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260345 | FAN VARIABLE AREA NOZZLE WITH ADAPTIVE STRUCTURE - A fan variable area nozzle (FVAN) includes a flexible adaptive segment which defines the fan nozzle exit area. The flexible adaptive segment generally includes a multiple of flexible sections, a linkage and an actuator system to morph the flexible adaptive segment between a converged shape and a diverged shape. The flexible adaptive segments seal an interface between sectors to provide an asymmetrical fan nozzle exit area. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260346 | METHOD FOR PURIFICATION OF AN EXHAUST GAS FROM A DIESEL ENGINE - A method for removing impurities in exhaust gas from a diesel engine, where the impurities comprise nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, particulate matter and incompletely combusted hydrocarbons. The method comprises the steps of injection of a reductant comprising urea or ammonia into the exhaust gas from the engine, selective catalytic reduction of the nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas by the reductant, and intermittent injection of a hydrocarbon into this effluent. The succeeding steps are oxidation of carbon monoxide, particulate matter, incompletely combusted hydrocarbons and injected hydrocarbon to carbon dioxide and water, and in selectively oxidising possible excess of reductant to free nitrogen, and finally filtration of the effluent by passing the gas through a catalysed filter. The remaining particulate matter is retained in the filter, and the carbon monoxide, particulate matter and hydrocarbons are oxidixed to carbon dioxide and water, and the reductant is selectively oxidixed to nitrogen, creating a purified exhaust gas. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260347 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL AIR-FUEL RATIO VARIATION AMONG CYLINDERS OF MULTI-CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An apparatus and a method for detecting abnormal air-fuel ratio variation among cylinders of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine are provided. The apparatus includes: a catalyst that is provided in an exhaust passage of the multi-cylinder internal combustion engine; a catalyst temperature detection unit that detects a temperature of the catalyst; a catalyst temperature estimation unit that estimates a temperature of the catalyst based on an engine operating state; and an abnormality detection unit that determines whether abnormal air-fuel ratio variation among the cylinders has occurred based on the detected temperature of the catalyst and the estimated temperature of the catalyst. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260348 | Method for Controlling Desulfurization In Exhaust Gas Purification System, and Exhaust Gas Purification System - This invention provides an exhaust gas purification system ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260349 | AIR-INJECTION SYSTEM TO IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS OF SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION CATALYST FOR GASOLINE ENGINES - Embodiments are described to improve the durability of a lean NO | 2009-10-22 |
20090260350 | ENHANCED AFTERTREATMENT APPARATUS REGENERATION USING SPATIALLY CONTROLLED HYDROGEN-RICH GAS - Regeneration system in which a hydrogen-rich gas from an onboard reformer flows into an aftertreatment unit in a direction opposite to the flow of engine exhaust to regenerate the unit. The aftertreatment unit is segmented with independent regeneration capability for each segment. Regeneration is performed with hydrogen-rich gas produced by an onboard reformer. A hydrogen-rich gas switchbox is used to direct the flow of the reformate to the segment of the aftertreatment unit that is undergoing regeneration. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260351 | Exhaust Assembly with Universal Multi-Position Water Trap - An exhaust assembly includes a water trap blocking upstream water flow at a plurality of angular positions enabling universal application and flexibility of orientation. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260352 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAVING LOAD SENSING CAPABILITIES - An exemplary hydraulic system includes a digital valve operable to fluidly connect a hydraulic load to a pressure supply, and an orifice disposed in a flow path between the hydraulic load and the digital valve. A digital controller is operably connected to the digital valve. The digital controller stores a target pressure drop across the orifice and is configured to determine an actual pressure drop across the orifice and formulate a control signal based on the target pressure drop and the actual pressure drop. The controller transmits the control signal to the digital valve for controlling the operation of the valve. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260353 | HYDRAULIC POWER OUTPUT UNIT AND HYDRAULIC HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - A hydraulic power output unit can be used in a hydraulic hybrid drive system for propelling a vehicle. The hydraulic power output unit includes a housing having an input shaft that extends within the housing and is adapted to be rotatably driven by a source of rotational power. A hydraulic pump is rotatably driven by the input driveshaft to pump hydraulic fluid. A vibration damper is provided within the housing for dampening vibrations in the input shaft. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260354 | Axle Driving Apparatus - An axle driving apparatus in which a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic motor which constitute a hydrostatic transmission are disposed on a center section. In a horizontal portion of the center section are provided a pair of linear oil passages in parallel to each other. A pair of arcuate ports are provided on a pump mounting surface formed on the horizontal portion of the center section. The pair of arcuate ports are substantially perpendicular with respect to the direction in which the oil passages extend. The axis of slanting movement of a movable swash plate of the hydraulic pump extends laterally of the vehicle body on which the axle driving apparatus is provided. The rotating direction of an arm provided on a control shaft for slantingly operating the movable swash plate is coincident with the operating direction of a control rod connected with a speed changing member. Thus, the link mechanism for connecting the speed changing member and the control arm for the movable swash plate is simplified. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260355 | Stirling engine assembly - A Stirling engine assembly comprising a Stirling engine ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260356 | Power transmission for a thermal elastic wire - A power transmission for a thermal elastic wire including a frame for supporting a pair of anchor posts which stretch said wire there between. One of the posts being pivoted in the frame and having an extension arm projecting therefrom towards the other post. A spring biased rotator drum is rotatably supported in the frame proximate to the end of the extension arm. A flexible connection interconnects the periphery of the rotator drum with the end of the extension arm of the pivoted anchor post. A power takeoff connection on the rotator drum is provided for the attachment of a connecting link there to whereby as the thermal elastic wire changes phase, a smooth power stroke can be extracted from the transition at the power takeoff connection and stored in a spring. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260357 | SERVO-ACTUATED SUPERCHARGER OPERATING MECHANISM - The present invention provides a servo actuated operating mechanism for a lobed rotor positive displacement supercharger combining a low cost and capacity electromagnetic clutch with a small oil pump internal to the supercharger unit. The oil pump supplies on demand oil pressure from oil in a hydraulic clutch housing or the supercharger timing gear case and acts as a servomechanism to actuate an internal hydraulic clutch. The hydraulic clutch can be engaged over a much wider range of speeds and loads than is possible with an electromagnetic clutch alone. The addition of an accumulator enables even faster engagements. The electro-hydraulic servomechanism provides improved highway fuel economy relative to an electromagnetic clutch as the engagement speed could be moved to a higher rotational speed (rpm). The internal hydraulic system makes higher supercharger engagement speeds possible with a hydraulic system, but without the assembly and leak issues associated with externally plumbed engine oil system actuated clutches. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260358 | Thermoelectric Energy Conversion System - A system for generating electrical energy using a naturally occurring temperature difference is disclosed. The system provides electrical energy by thermally coupling a conduit that conveys hot material from a petroleum reserve and cold deep-level water to opposing sides of a thermoelectric element. The thermoelectric element generates electrical energy based on the temperature difference between these two surfaces. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260359 | SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANT - A solar thermal power plant | 2009-10-22 |
20090260360 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING SOLAR ENERGY FOR CONVERSION TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY WITH MULTIPLE THERMODYNAMIC ENGINES AND PIEZOELECTRIC GENERATORS - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for collecting and converting solar energy into electrical energy by using solar collectors with multiple closed-cycle thermodynamic engines and/or piezoelectric generators. The solar collectors are configured to collect solar energy and to distribute the collected solar energy in a pulsating manner directly into multiple closed-cycle thermodynamic engines, piezoelectric generators, and the like. The pulsating manner means that the solar energy is allowed to enter into a particular engine or generator periodically, for a predetermined period of time, similar to turning a switch ON and OFF. Advantageously, this enables more efficient use of the collected solar energy. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260361 | ISOTHERMAL POWER SYSTEM - This invention provides means for producing power by using isothermal compressors and isothermal expanders. One embodiment has an isothermal compressor that compresses air (or other gas), passes the air through a counter-flow heat exchanger, which heats the air, uses the heated air to drive an isothermal expander for power generation, and passes the expander exhaust back through the counter-flow heat exchanger to heat the input air to the expander. Another embodiment has a boiler that produces vapor that flows through a counter-flow heat exchanger to superheat the vapor. The vapor then flows through an isothermal expander for power generation. The exhaust from the isothermal expander flows back through the counter-flow heat exchanger to supply heat to super heat the vapor coming from the boiler. The description presents several devices that can perform at near isothermal conditions, including a modified Tesla turbine. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260362 | Method of Decomposing Gas Hydrate, and Apparatus Therefor, in Gas Turbine Combined Power Generation System - A gas turbine combined power generation system using, as a fuel, gas (c) generated by decomposition of gas hydrate (h). The system includes a pump ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260363 | Partially Self-Refueling Zero Emissions System - A method and device to optimize the cumulative beneficial effect of harvesting all available forms of lost energy, including energy that is lost while a vehicle is in motion (e.g., kinetic, inertia, friction, thermodynamic, and aerodynamic losses). The cumulative energy that is recovered is converted to electrical energy which powers the on-board electrolyzer to produce more hydrogen and oxygen while the system is in operation and stationary. Stationary, passive means of energy, solar, wind, hydro, etc. will also be available to power the electrolyzer. The system also contemplates utilizing passive means of energy to power a non-mobile system which incorporates an internal or external combustion engine in place of a fuel cell. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260364 | Apparatus Comprising a CMC-Comprising Body and Compliant Porous Element Preloaded Within an Outer Metal Shell - An apparatus for a gas turbine engine, such as a transition ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260365 | Augmentor Spray Bar Mounting - A gas turbine engine augmentor has a centerbody within a gas flowpath from upstream to downstream. The augmentor has upstream and downstream shell sections, a downstream rim of the upstream shell section meeting an upstream rim of the downstream shell section shell section. A plurality of vanes are positioned in the gas flowpath outboard of the centerbody. An augmentor spray bar fuel conduit extends through the centerbody and a first of the vanes to deliver fuel to the centerbody. A seal is mounted to the spray bar and positioned in a recess extending from at least one of the downstream rim of the upstream shell section and upstream rim of the downstream shell section shell section. The seal has a first portion and a second portion engaging the first portion in a backlocked interfitting. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260366 | FLAME HOLDER FOR AN AFTERBURNER DUCT OF A JET ENGINE WITH A SPACER SHOE, AFTERBURNER DUCT, AND JET ENGINE COMPRISING AN AFTERBURNER DUCT - The invention relates to a flame holder ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260367 | Multi-Compressor String With Multiple Variable Speed Fluid Drives - Starter arrangement for high power rotating equipment strings with multiple compressors driven by a single turbine or motor includes multiple variable fluid drive torque converters (CSTCs) to start the compressors in a pressurized start. The string can use a single CSTC for each compressor or a single CSTC for more than one compressor with at least two CSTCs for a given string. The starting procedure is sequential. After the turbine or motor is started and brought up to speed, successive CSTCs are operated from zero to lock-up speed sequentially to start each compressor or group of compressors in turn. In order to cool the working fluid of the CSTCs, a single heat exchanger is provided and the working fluid of each CSTC in turn is circulated through the heat exchanger as they are sequentially started. At lock-up speed, the CSTC is locked up, the working fluid is drained, and the working fluid of the active CSTC is isolated from the heat exchanger and the next succeeding CSTC in the start sequence is in turn, filled with the working fluid and connected to the heat exchanger. At full start, with all compressors operating at full speed, no working fluid is present in the CSTCs, and no working fluid is circulated through the heat exchangers from the locked-up CSTCs. A single heat exchanger may also be used for multiple strings, each having multiple CSTCs for multiple compressors. The starter arrangement is useful in high compressor load strings for LNG refrigeration service. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260368 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A GAS TURBINE - A method for operating a gas turbine ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260369 | System for reducing Oxygen - A system for reducing oxidation comprises a centralized nitrogen source within a building and a room connected by a tubular structure to the source. The room has a volume and at least a portion of a closed-loop system with a ventilation mechanism and a sensor adapted to control a nitrogen concentration in the room. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260370 | SECONDARY COOLING PATH IN REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator includes a secondary cooling path for circulating liquid coolant through the refrigerator wherein the liquid coolant is cooled by the freezer compartment and wherein the liquid coolant cools the ice maker and the ice bin as the liquid coolant circulates through the secondary cooling path. A pump is positioned along the secondary cooling path for pumping the liquid coolant through the secondary cooling path. A tube having a first end proximate the pump and an opposite end exposed to atmosphere may control suction pressure associated with the pump. The refrigerator reduces frost build up through configuration of the secondary cooling path or performing ice harvesting operations which melt frost. The secondary cooling path may be used to provide for circulating hot liquid. The secondary cooling path may be used to provide for circulating liquid coolant during a power outage. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260371 | SECONDARY COOLING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A REFRIGERATOR - The present invention provides a secondary cooling apparatus and method of providing cooling to one or more features in a refrigerator. In one exemplary aspect of the present invention, the refrigerator includes a cabinet having a door, a first cooling loop in the cabinet, and a second cooling loop cooled by the first cooling loop. The secondary cooling loop is adapted to cool the one or more features in the cabinet or on the door of the refrigerator. In another exemplary aspect of the present invention, a method for providing cooling in a refrigerator to one or more features in a compartment or on a door of the refrigerator includes providing a first cooling loop within a refrigerator, cooling a secondary cooling loop directly or indirectly with the first cooling loop, and transferring cooling from the secondary cooling loop to the one or more features in the compartment or on the door of the refrigerator. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260372 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF HEATING, COOLING AND HUMIDITY CONTROL IN AIR FILTRATION ADSORBENT BEDS - An air filtering system for an enclosure that additionally heats and/or cools one or more regenerative beds of a regenerative thermal swing absorption (TSA) component of the system includes a closed loop indoor temperature adjusting circuit having a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor heat exchanger, and an expansion valve disposed therealong for conditioning air of the enclosure. At least one diversion line of the temperature adjusting circuit passes through the one or more regenerative beds for at least one of heating or cooling the one or more regenerative beds. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260373 | Refrigerant Composition - [Problems] To provide a refrigerant which is obtained by mixing a refrigerant, dimethyl ether, and carbon dioxide and which has such excellent performances that it does not cause ozonosphere depletion, has extremely low global warming potential, and is safe and nontoxic. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260374 | Compressor cycle control method for a vehicle air conditioning system - A control methodology for dynamically adjusting the switching limits of a cycled refrigerant compressor in an air conditioning system with the objective of achieving an optimal or specified tradeoff between compressor cycling frequency and discharge air temperature variation under all operating conditions. In a first embodiment, the compressor cycling limits are controlled to maintain a virtually constant discharge air temperature variation for all operating conditions. In a second embodiment, the compressor cycling limits are controlled so that the discharge air temperature variation changes in relation to the discharge air temperature to provide a virtually constant human comfort level for the occupants. And in a third embodiment, the compressor cycling limits are controlled so that the discharge air temperature variation changes in relation to the ambient or outside air temperature to provide a virtually constant human comfort level for the occupants. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260375 | REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS - A refrigeration cycle apparatus includes a compressor, a condenser, a pressure-reducing mechanism, an evaporator, an orifice provided in a refrigerant flow path from the compressor to the pressure-reducing mechanism, a differential pressure sensor that detects the differential pressure before and after the orifice, a refrigerant flowrate calculating portion that calculates a refrigerant flowrate based on the differential pressure, and a torque estimating portion that estimates the torque required to drive the compressor based on the refrigerant flowrate calculated by the refrigerant flowrate calculating portion, the intake pressure of the compressor, and the discharge pressure of the compressor. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260376 | AIR CONDITIONER - An air conditioner includes a refrigerant circuit, a refrigerant quantity calculating section, and a refrigerant quantity judging section. The refrigerant circuit includes a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor expansion valve, and an indoor heat exchanger interconnected together. The refrigerant quantity calculating section calculates the refrigerant quantity in the refrigerant circuit taking into account a dissolved refrigerant quantity that is the quantity of refrigerant dissolved in the refrigerating machine oil in the compressor, based on an operation state quantity of constituent equipment or refrigerant flowing in the refrigerant circuit. The refrigerant quantity judging section judges the adequacy of the refrigerant quantity in the refrigerant circuit based on the refrigerant quantity calculated by the refrigerant quantity calculating section. In addition, the refrigerant quantity calculating section calculates the dissolved refrigerant quantity based on operation state quantities that include at least the ambient temperature outside the compressor. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260377 | HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A heating and air-conditioning system for a motor vehicle, having at least one running-state system having a heat exchanger and a blower to supply an air flow across the heat exchanger; and a stop-state system having a heat carrier loop connected to the running-state heat exchanger, wherein coolant within the heat carrier loop can stream through the running-state heating heat exchanger. The system can include a housing having a stop-state coolant heater or cooler, a pump to move a coolant through the heat carrier loop, a controller to control the pump and the running-state blower (including the use of a temperature sensor), a power supply, which is available in a stopped state, and a blower to supply an air flow across the running-state heat exchanger. The housing can have a connection interface corresponding to running-state air ducts, whereby retroactive installation of the system is facilitated. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260378 | DX System Heat to Cool Valves and Line Insulation - Alternative means of inhibiting frosting in the interior heat exchanger of a DX system when switching from the heating mode to the cooling mode, plus an improved insulation and heat transfer means for vertically oriented sub-surface geothermal heat transfer tubing, as well as a means to protectively coat the sub-surface metal tubing of a DX system in a corrosive environment. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260379 | Refrigerator with reservoir - A refrigerator is disclosed, which is capable of minimizing consumption of power while satisfying refrigerating performance of a freezing compartment by having a reservoir that stores a surplus refrigerant exceeding a required amount to independently cool the freezing compartment. The refrigerator includes a refrigerating compartment, a freezing compartment, and a refrigeration cycle including first and second evaporators respectively corresponding to the refrigerating compartment and the freezing compartment. The refrigeration cycle includes a first refrigeration cycle to refrigerate both the first and the second evaporators, and a second refrigeration cycle to refrigerate any one of the first and the second evaporators independently, and the second refrigeration cycle includes a bypass path bypassing the other one of the first and the second evaporators, and a reservoir mounted on the bypass path to adjust a circulated refrigerant amount by storing part of the refrigerant being circulated along the second refrigeration cycle. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260380 | Refrigeration System - A refrigerant circuit ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260381 | FREE COOLING CASCADE ARRANGEMENT FOR REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A refrigeration system includes a medium temperature subsystem circulating a coolant in a closed loop between at least one medium temperature chiller and at least one medium temperature load and at least one cascade heat exchanger, and a low temperature subsystem circulating a coolant in a closed loop between at least one low temperature chiller and at least one low temperature load. A cooling circuit is provided for circulating a coolant and includes a first pump and a second pump and a fluid cooler and a valve, and interfaces with the medium temperature chiller and the low temperature chiller. The valve is movable to a closed position to define a first flow path and a second flow path, where the first flow path includes the first pump and the medium temperature chiller and fluid cooler, and the second flow path including the second pump and the low temperature chiller and the cascade heat exchanger. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260382 | ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, AND OUTDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER AND AIR CONDITIONER PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - An electric equipment assembly has a frame with various electric components attached to the frame. The electric components include a control circuit board mounted with operating control elements and an inverter control element. Preferably the electric equipment assembly is disposed in outdoor units of an air conditioner. Each outdoor unit includes a structure in which the inside of a casing has a generally rectangular parallelepiped box shape divided into a fan chamber and a machine chamber by a partition plate extending vertically. The frame is provided such that a substrate surface of the control circuit board is positioned along a partition plate and is also inclined to a front side of the unit casing, with the frame provided in a unit casing so that an increase in airflow resistance in a fan chamber is prevented and the on-site workability is ensured at the same time. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260383 | Air conditioner condenser platform - An air conditioner condenser platform is described for supporting an air conditioner condenser installed on a roof. The platform provides a fixed base and an adjustable platform whereby the fixed base is installed on the roof and the adjustable platform is configured to provide a level platform on which to install the condenser. It provides a durable metal weather resistant platform on which to install the condenser, and a standard platform that may be quickly installed in a variety of roof slopes and configurations. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260384 | Coolant Distribution System For A Rack Having A Rear-Door Heat Exchanger - One embodiment of the invention provides a rack assembly for cooling a computer system. A rack provides support for one or more columns of heat-generating electronic devices. Device fans move air from an air inlet side of the rack through the devices and through an air outlet side of the rack. A unitary door has a support frame spanning the air outlet side of the rack and hingedly coupling the door to a rear vertical edge of the rack. The unitary door includes an air-to-liquid heat exchanger panel spanning an air outlet passage inside the support frame so that substantially all of the air passing through the air outlet side of the rack must pass through the heat exchanger panel. The air outlet passage has a cross-sectional area that is substantially equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of the one or more columns of heat-generating devices. A coolant circulation system includes a coolant distribution unit for chilling liquid coolant, a supply hose placing the coolant distribution unit in fluid communication with an inlet manifold of the air-to-liquid heat exchanger, and a return hose placing an outlet manifold of the air-to-liquid heat exchanger in fluid communication with the coolant distribution unit. The supply hose and return hose are routed outside the cross-sectional area of the air outlet passage. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260385 | ATMOSPHERIC WATER HARVESTERS WITH VARIABLE PRE-COOLING - An atmospheric water harvester includes a cooling member over which humid air flows to condense moisture from the atmosphere. The cooling member may be the evaporator of a conventional, gas vapor-based refrigeration circuit. If a gas vapor-based refrigeration circuit is used, the compressor of the circuit may be variable speed. A fan or impeller used to move air through the system may also be variable speed. Preferred embodiments are reconfigurable between at least two operational configurations such that to varying degrees the incoming air may be pre-cooled, before it passes over the cooling member, by heat exchange with colder air that has already flowed over the cooling member. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260386 | Heating And Air Conditioning Unit For An Automotive Vehicle - A heating and air conditioning device | 2009-10-22 |
20090260387 | AIRCRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL COOLING SYSTEM - A cooling system for an aircraft has a refrigerant system to cool a second fluid for a use associated with an aircraft. A valve is operable to route the second fluid to be cooled by the refrigerant under a first set of conditions, and to route the second fluid to be cooled by ambient air from outside of the aircraft under a second set of conditions. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260388 | AIR CYCLE REFRIGERATING/COOLING SYSTEM AND TURBINE UNIT USED THEREFOR - The air cycle refrigerating/cooling system compresses air that has flown in with a compressor ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260389 | CO2 REFRIGERATION UNIT - A refrigeration unit comprises a CO | 2009-10-22 |
20090260390 | Refrigerator and/or Freezer - A refrigerator and/or freezer with a carcass is provided, in which at least one inner container is arranged for receiving goods to be refrigerated and/or frozen, and at least one bearing block for mounting one or more doors by which the carcass can be closed. An interconnecting element is provided, which extends in a region between two walls of the carcass, and the bearing block is fixed to the interconnecting element or to a component directly or indirectly connected with the interconnecting element. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260391 | SHUT-OFF VALVE MOUNTING STRUCTURE, AND OUTDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER INCLUDING THE SAME - A shut-off valve mounting structure is for holding shut-off valves in place in an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, and includes bases, and a fixing portion. The shut-off valves are connected to an indoor unit of the air conditioner via refrigerant communication pipes. The bases extend upwards from a bottom frame of the outdoor unit (2). The fixing portion is continuous with the bases, and holds the shut-off valves in place such that a space exists below the shut-off valves. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260392 | METHOD OF LIQUEFYING A HYDROCARBON-RICH FRACTION - For liquefying a hydrocarbon-rich fraction, in particular natural gas, the hydrocarbon-rich fraction which is to be liquefied is merely cooled and liquefied against a coolant mixture, and the coolant mixture, before its cooling, is separated into a gas phase and a liquid phase, and wherein the gas ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260393 | DISPOSABLE PIERCED EARRING FRAGRANCE CHAMBER - A disposable fragrance chamber ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260394 | CHARM FOR CHAIN, CHAIN AND CHAIN ELEMENT PROVIDED WITH SUCH A CHARM | 2009-10-22 |
20090260395 | Pocket square brooch - The Pocket Square Brooch is an article of jewelry comprised of precious metal containing an overlapped display of triangular leafs fashioned to replicate the image of an artistically folded cloth handkerchief. The brooch is designed to be positioned and fastened above the external breast pocket of a suit jacket simulating an elevated view. A scatter pin and clutch fastener is installed onto the rear side of the embodiment which enables the ornament to be fastened directly to fabric. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260396 | METHODS FOR PROCESSING ORNAMENTAL DIAMONDS AND CORRESPONDING ORNAMENTAL DIAMONDS - A method for processing diamonds and corresponding ornamental diamond structures employ diamonds having visible cloud inclusions. The diamond is cut and polished to form crown and pavilion facets angled so as to form a light transmission window over a readily noticeable portion of an area of the diamond. This renders a geometrical form of the cloud inclusion readily visible to the unaided human eye. Preferably, a major part of the light transmission window is formed by a primary table facet of the crown and a primary base facet of the pavilion angled which are roughly parallel to each other. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260397 | Glass Structure Having Sub-Micron and Nano-Size Bandgap Structures and Method For Producing Same - A glass structure having sub-micron and nano-size bandgap structures and a method of fabricating the glass structure is provided. A first glass structure having micron-scale features is made and then the first glass structure is drawn into a second glass structure that has sub-micron and nano-sized features that allow the structure to perform as a polarizer for visible and infrared light | 2009-10-22 |
20090260398 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING GLASS PIPETTES OR GLASS CAPILLARIES - The invention relates to a method for producing glass pipettes or glass capillaries. In said method, a pipette or capillary ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260399 | Device for electrically grounding a float glass production apparatus - The float glass apparatus has a glass melt producing unit including a melting tank and a refining tank for the glass melt, a float tank including a metallic basin and metal bath contained in the basin, conducting devices for conducting the glass melt from the glass melt producing unit to the metal bath and auxiliary devices as needed. In order to minimize bubble defects and extend service life of apparatus parts made from platinum or a platinum alloy, the apparatus includes a device for minimizing direct current flowing between the glass melt producing unit and the float tank, which includes an auxiliary electrode connected with ground and located in the glass melt producing unit in electrical contact with the glass melt and a direct electrical connection between the metallic basin of the float tank and ground. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260400 | Method for Producing a Tubular Semifinished Product From Fluorine-Doped Quartz Glass - To improve a generally known method for producing a tubular semifinished product from fluorine-doped quartz glass such that it is possible to produce a tubular semifinished product of fluorine-doped quartz glass with an inner bore of high quality while the efforts for making or treating the same are as small as possible, the present invention suggests a method comprising the following steps: (a) providing a substrate tube consisting of fluorine-doped quartz glass; (b) forming, in a deposition process, SiO | 2009-10-22 |
20090260401 | HEATER HAVING MULTI HOT-ZONES, FURNACE HAVING THE HEATER FOR DRAWING DOWN OPTICAL FIBER PREFORM INTO OPTICAL FIBER, AND METHOD FOR DRAWING OPTICAL FIBER USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a heating element having a ring shape provided in a furnace for drawing an optical fiber from a large-diameter preform so as to heat and melt a preform. The heating element according to heating element includes at least two hot zones having different heating temperatures, wherein one of the hot zones is arranged in a neck-down region of the preform to heat the preform at a temperature suitable for drawing an optical fiber. Also, the hot zone includes a first heating unit for heating a preform at a temperature suitable for draw an optical fiber from the preform; and a second heating unit for heating a surface of the preform to a relatively lower temperature than the first heating unit. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260402 | Monitoring apparatus - The present invention relates to an apparatus for monitoring the yarn or yarns in a carpet making machine or the like, a so-called tufting machine, in which the yarn or yarns are applied on a bed material, e.g. a bed weft, during movement of the yarn or yarns from a yarn magazine, e.g. a creel with a number of yarn bobbins (B) on a number of posts (S) in one or more storeys, to the bed material each through its transparent or translucent tube (R), e.g. a hose, at least one light emitter ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260403 | Modular Laundry System with Work Surface Having a Functional Insert - A modular laundry system comprises at least one laundry appliance with a closed top and a worksurface that extends over the closed top of the at least one laundry appliance and comprises a functional insert provided on the worksurface. The modular laundry system can further comprise a second laundry appliance with a closed top, and the work surface can extend over both laundry appliances. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260404 | Washing Machine - The present invention provides a washing machine configured such that a gas having a cleaning function is prevented from leaking to the outside. The washing machine performs an ozone cleaning step for cleaning dry laundry by supplying ozone to the laundry prior to a washing step. Before the start of the ozone cleaning step, a dehumidification water valve ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260405 | Modular Laundry System with Vertical Laundry Module - A laundry system comprises a first laundry appliance, a second laundry appliance, and a vertical laundry module. The vertical laundry module can have a housing with a width less than the width of each of the first and second laundry appliances. The vertical laundry module can have a drawer that slidably opens from a face of the housing and/or a door that opens from the face of the housing. The vertical laundry module can further have a functional element that can be a laundry care function or a non-laundry care function. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260406 | Washing Machine - The present invention relates to a laundry machine using steam. The laundry machine includes a drum for holding laundry, a steam generator for generating steam, a water supply unit for supplying water to the steam generator, an additive supply unit for supplying additive to the steam generator, and a supply line for supplying the steam and the additive to the drum. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260407 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY - A locking assembly includes a latch having a bolt, and a plurality of locking members configured to be locked together to lock the bolt, each locking member having an aperture that is closed on an edge by a connecting portion, at least two locks that have shackles and openings, the shackles being movable between an unlocked position, in which the connecting portions can be placed into the openings, and a locked position, in which the shackles extends through the apertures; and a latch shield having an occluding member positioned in the openings along with the connecting portions, and a plurality of blocking members positioned outward of the locks that cannot pass through the openings, such that the occluding member occludes the locking members to prevent cutting the locking members and the blocking members limit movement of the occluding member to prevent removing the occluding member without unlocking the locks. Alternate embodiments are disclosed with a plurality of occluding members combined with a blocking member or members. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260408 | Motor-driven steering lock apparatus - The invention generally makes an actuation sound small with a simple structure without utilizing any motor-driven power steering apparatus, prevents an actuation torque down at a time of a continuous actuation by restricting a heat generation of an electric motor, and securely drives in an unlocking manner at a time of a rest steering. The invention is provided with an unlock detecting unit detecting a fact that a steering wheel is unlocked, and a power source control unit controlling a drive power source of an electric motor. The power source control unit controls the drive power source of the electric motor to a first voltage which is lower than a maximum supply voltage of a vehicle power source at a time of unlocking the steering wheel, and controls the drive power source of the electric motor to a second voltage which is larger than the first voltage at a time when the unlock detecting unit does not detect the unlock even by controlling to the first voltage. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260409 | Door Lock Device - Provided is a door lock device. The device includes a fixing rack, an operation rack, a solenoid device, an engaged fragment, and a locking pin. The fixing rack is installed in a receptacle and has a hinge shaft. The operation rack is coupled with the hinge shaft. The solenoid device is installed in the receptacle and has a rod. The engaged fragment is assembled to the rod and ascends or descends. The locking pin is installed in the operation rack and performs a locking or unlocking function. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260410 | Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing Sprocket Segment - Disclosed therein are an apparatus and method for manufacturing a sprocket segment, which can manufacture the sprocket segment through a simplified process including hot precision forging, through hardening and painting, thereby reducing manufacturing period and cost and securing competitive power. The sprocket segment manufacturing method includes: a primary hot forging process of putting a heated billet in a booster die ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260411 | Method and Apparatus For Automating Production of Sinuous Springs - A method and apparatus is disclosed for manufacturing sinuous springs wherein each spring comprises a discrete length of sinuous spring wire having parallel straight bar segments interconnected at their opposite ends by oppositely directed curved connecting segments. This apparatus is operable to adjust the length of the sinuous spring wires exiting the machine without turning off or stopping the machine. An operator need only rotate a handle outside a housing of the machine to increase or decrease the length of the sinuous spring wires exiting the machine. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260412 | CURLING DIE TOOL - A curling die tool includes an upper die, a transmission, and a lower die. The upper die includes an upper-die body and a warping-bending pressure portion for a workpiece. The warping-bending pressure portion includes a punch member and is secured to the upper-die body. The transmission member includes a first supporting body corresponding to the punch member supporting the workpiece, along with a curling pressure portion. The transmission member defines a first supporting groove facing the upper die receiving the first supporting body, along with a curling-pressure-portion receiving groove opposite to the first supporting groove receiving the curling pressure portion. The lower die includes a second supporting body facing the curling pressure portion, supporting the workpiece, and defining a guiding groove and a second supporting groove receiving the second supporting body. The transmission member is movably connected to the lower die and slides along the guiding groove. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260413 | SYSTEM FOR LOADING COLLARS ONTO BOLTS IN LARGE-SCALE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS - The system includes a moving feed assembly through which a collar is moved by compressed air to a position in substantial alignment with the centerline of a swaging die assembly. Two spring-loaded fingers are mounted on opposing sides of the feed assembly for receiving the collar by compressed air action where it is maintained in substantial alignment with the swaging die assembly. The spring action of the fingers is strong enough that the collar can be pressed firmly against a curved receiving portion of the fingers by the compressed air. A die pin portion of the swaging die is then inserted into the collar, thereafter maintaining the position of the collar as the feed assembly with the opposing fingers are stripped away from the collar, leaving the die pin-engaged collar free to be moved by action of a ram assembly to a stackup of parts to be fastened, where the collar can be transferred onto a bolt which extends through the stackup. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260414 | METHOD OF CALIBRATING MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS - There is provided a method of calibrating a measurement system for measuring a position (h) of a meniscus of a liquid fuel included within a marine fuel tank and therefrom generating a corresponding content signal indicative of a proportion of the tank filled with fuel. The method includes steps of: (a) from a first time instance when the tank is substantially empty, filling during a calibration phase the tank with the fuel at a substantially constant rate whilst simultaneously recording corresponding values (h(t)) of a meniscus position indicative signal generated by the measurement system; (b) at a second time instance after said first time instance, terminating filling of the tank with fuel when the position indicative signal corresponds to the tank being substantially filled with fuel; and (c) subsequently, after the calibration phase, applying signal processing to the position indicative signal to generate the content signal indicative of the proportion of the tank filled with fuel, the signal processing accounting for the tank during the calibration phase being filled at the substantially constant rate. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260415 | APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT OF HETEROGENEITY OF GEOMATERIALS - An apparatus for continuous measurement of a geomaterial is disclosed. The apparatus includes a measuring device and a flat bed operatively coupled to the measuring device. The measuring device includes a moving head configured to move in a longitudinal direction relative to a core section of the geomaterial and a first probe coupled to the moving head and configured to continuously measure a property of the core section. The flat bed includes a load actuator configured to secure the core section during the continuous measurement and axially rotate the core section, as well as a core holder assembly configured to apply confining pressure on a length of the core section. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260416 | Low dead-volume core-degassing apparatus - A canister for measuring the natural gas content of rock cores which (1) has an inner core-containment bag made of non-permeable plastic which can be flash evacuated, collapsing around the core and thus minimizing the amount of air present and improving the quality of the gas analyses and (2) which prevents the released gas from reacting with the outer canister. A procedure for using gas-sampling bags to periodically collect the gas released from the core so that (1) the volume of released gas can be measured at a later date using more convenient and precise laboratory methods, (2) the gas can be readily transported and stored, and (3) the gas can be easily submitted for analysis. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260417 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYZING A VOLUME OF GAS - One embodiment relates to a method for determining a concentration of a molecular species of interest. In this method, electromagnetic radiation is transmitted into a volume of gas within an output exhaust system. The transmitted electromagnetic radiation has a first intensity at a characteristic frequency that is associated with a transition of the molecular species of interest. Electromagnetic radiation is then received from the volume of gas at a second intensity. The method then correlates the first intensity to the second intensity to determine the concentration of the molecular species of interest within the volume of gas. Other methods and systems are also disclosed. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260418 | DISPOSABLE SENSOR FOR USE IN MEASURING AN ANALYTE IN A GASEOUS SAMPLE - The present invention is a disposable sensor for use with a device that quantifies analytes in a gaseous sample. It comprises (i) a sensing element, (ii) a means for interfacing the disposable sensor with a gas analysis device, and (iii) a housing. When used with a device that can quantify the concentration of an analyte in a gas sample, the present invention facilitates the use of exhaled breath analysis as a clinical tool. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260419 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The control apparatus for the internal combustion engine includes: a unit for detecting the change in the alcohol concentration of a fuel supplied to the internal combustion engine including a plurality of cylinders; a unit for detecting an air-fuel ratio variation between the plurality of cylinders; a unit for making the failure diagnosis when the air-fuel ratio variation between the plurality of cylinders exceeds a predetermined threshold value; and a unit for inhibiting the failure diagnosis executed based on the air-fuel ratio variation between the plurality of cylinders when the change in the alcohol concentration is detected. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260420 | Composite Chromatography Column - Chromatography columns are disclosed. Methods of making chromatography columns and methods of using chromatography columns are also disclosed. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260421 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS - Automated systems and methods for processing liquid test samples are generally provided. Automated systems generally include a gas and liquid separator configured for removing at least one volatile component from the test sample, a first trapping vessel in fluid communication with the gas and liquid separator, wherein the first trapping vessel contains a trapping material capable of adsorbing at least one of the at least one volatile component to provide at least one adsorbed component, and a heat source configured to heat the trapping material to a temperature sufficient to release at least one of the at least one adsorbed component from the trapping material to provide at least one released component. | 2009-10-22 |