43rd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130276500 | ROLLER HEMMING DEVICE - Disclosed is a roller hemming device capable of maintaining performance to hem a work at low cost. Specifically disclosed is a roller hemming device for performing preliminary bending to a work placed on a bottom die along a guide surface formed on the bottom die, which includes a roller for hemming the work, and a guide member protruding radially outward from the outer circumferential surface of the roller. The guide member is in contact with the guide surface of the bottom die during the preliminary bending. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276501 | Apparatus for Deformation of Solid Sections - An equal channel angular extrusion tool comprising a punch assembly, a die set assembly, a base assembly, and a bottom slider assembly. The punch assembly comprises a punch, a punch nose, and a punch trolley. The die set assembly comprises an inlet channel and a removable core. The base assembly comprises a lifting mechanism which further comprises a die lift cylinder and a hold down ram. The bottom slider assembly comprises an ejection ram. The tool also includes a billet. The billet may be disposed in the bottom slider assembly. Severe plastic deformation is applied to the billet in the bottom slider assembly. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276502 | Multi-Part Vehicle Extraction Method and Tool - Disclosed is a method of expanding a vehicle for extracting a person trapped therein by providing a multi-part structural bar with a plurality of receiving points, securing the structural bar to the vehicle such as by placing against the back seat of an interior of a vehicle or by chaining to structural elements of the vehicle. One end of an expansion ram is then set into one of the receiving points of the multi-part structural bar with the other end of the ram set into a point in the vehicle to be expanded, or against a structural plate placed in a vehicle. The ram is then activated or expanded, thus resulting in an expansion of the interior of the vehicle to permit a person trapped therein to be extracted. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276503 | Method for Reshaping a Plate-Like Workpiece - A method of reshaping a portion of a plate-like workpiece lying on a workpiece support of a machine tool, with the workpiece being movable with respect to the workpiece support. The method comprises folding the portion of the workpiece such that the folded portion of the workpiece has several sides and it is only folded at a side connected to a residual portion of the workpiece lying on the workpiece support, and the folded workpiece portion is raised at a predetermined angle with respect to the residual portion, and reshaping the folded portion of the workpiece to have a segment directed downwardly with respect to the folded portion of the workpiece. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276504 | SUPPORT FOR A GRAIN BIN FLOOR AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A floor support for a grain bin floor made from a sheet of galvanized steel having a top surface, a bottom surface and flat ends. The floor support has a plurality of flanges and notches disposed within the top surface and a plurality of openings disposed through the sheet of galvanized steel. Positioned between each opening is a first bend. Positioned on either side of selected first bends is a second bend thereby forming a z-shaped floor support. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276505 | PRESS - A press including a number of pairs of dies each clamped by a driving source to press set work pieces in a vertical direction, and a revolver holding the pairs of dies and rotatable around a vertical axis, wherein the revolver by rotating moves any pair of dies to a pressing position where pressing process is performed. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276506 | DIE LOCKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A die locking device including a press having a top end, a bottom end and a plurality of channels disposed around a perimeter of the press. The device also includes a plurality of actuators, each of the plurality of actuators affixed to a first end of one of a plurality of locking arms that are each at least partially disposed in one of the plurality of channels. The device also includes a plurality of locking clips, each affixed to a second end of each of the plurality of locking arms and each affixed to one of a plurality of hinges. The plurality of hinges is configured to receive and secure a die stack to the top end of the press. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276507 | MULTI-REFERENCE SAMPLE VALIDATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Validation systems and methods are described. Specifically, the disclosed validation system has the ability to simultaneously or sequentially analyze the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) or any other property of process samples taken from the same or different sources. The validation system is scalable to validate with multiple reference samples to one or multiple analyzers. The system is also scalable to operate multiple streams of a single or multiple fuels to multiple analyzers. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276508 | CALIBRATION VIAL AND TECHNIQUE FOR CALIBRATING A FIBER OPTIC OXYGEN SENSING NEEDLE - A calibration tool and method of using the tool to calibrate a fiber optic needle oxygen sensor. The tool includes at least a vial sealingly covered by a septa and containing a supply of particulate oxygen getter within the chamber of the vial. The vial has an open top and is constructed from an oxygen impermeable material. The septa is resealing, needle-penetrable and oxygen impermeable. The supply of particulate oxygen getter is retained within an oxygen permeable sachet. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276509 | OPTICAL GAS ANALYZER DEVICE HAVING MEANS FOR CALIBRATING THE FREQUENCY SPECTRUM - Exemplary embodiments relate to an optical gas analyzer device that includes at least one measuring chamber in the form of a tubular measuring cuvette through which measuring gas flows. The measuring chamber is illuminated longitudinally by a radiation source that is arranged at an input end thereof and the light beam of which weakened by absorption losses is detected for gas concentration analysis by at least one detector arranged at an output end. The measuring process is calibrated using a reference spectrum. A special optical filter can be inserted into the measuring process in place of the measuring cuvette. The filter material of the filter generates a plurality of strong absorptions across the entire wavelength range of the measuring spectrum in order to cause attenuations that in the particular spectral position correspond to those of the gaseous measuring medium in greater concentration. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276510 | SELF CALIBRATING MICRO-FABRICATED LOAD CELLS - Self calibrating micro-fabricated load cells are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a self calibrating load cell comprises a resonant double ended tuning fork force sensor and a phase locked loop circuit for detection of frequency changes upon external load application to the resonant double ended tuning fork force sensor. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276511 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING EFFECTS OF FRICTION ON PROCESS CONTROL DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for analyzing effects of friction on process control devices are disclosed herein. An example method includes determining a value corresponding to friction of an actuator and a process control device to be operated by the actuator, and determining a value indicative of an effect of the friction on operation of the process control device via the actuator based on the value corresponding to the friction and a predetermined value. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276512 | Portable Gas Analyzer - A portable gas analyzer comprising an integrated micro-flame ionization detector (micro-FID), a micro-gas chromatograph (micro-GC), an electrolyzer, and a flame-shaped electrode are provided. The components of the portable gas analyzer can be integrated into a single “lunchbox” sized housing with all the peripherals required to operate the micro-GC/FID without an external power and gas supply. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276513 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND ASSESSING KIDNEY DISEASE - The technology relates in part to methods for identifying the presence of kidney disease, determining the level of kidney disease, or the progression of kidney disease, in a subject that has or has not been diagnosed with diabetes. The technology further relates to methods for determining the targets for therapy for kidney disease, the efficacy of a treatment for kidney disease, and methods for determining the toxicity of a therapeutic in a subject with kidney disease. The technology relates in part to methods for identifying the presence of kidney disease, determining the level of kidney disease, or the progression of kidney disease, in a subject that has or has not been diagnosed with diabetes. The technology further relates to methods for determining the targets for therapy for kidney disease, the efficacy of a treatment for kidney disease, and methods for determining the toxicity of a therapeutic in a subject with kidney disease. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276514 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A FILTER - According to the method for controlling a filter ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276515 | MEASURING DEVICE FOR DUST IN FLUE GAS - A measuring device ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276516 | ACTUATOR PREDICTIVE SYSTEM - An actuator system includes a piston-cylinder arrangement including a piston that is movable with respect to a cylinder. A first flow path is in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder arrangement and a second flow path is in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder arrangement. A control system is operable to fluidly connect the first flow path to a source of high-pressure fluid and to connect the second flow path to a drain to move the piston in a first direction. A pressure sensor is fluidly connected to the first flow path and is operable to measure sufficient pressure data during the movement of the piston to generate a pressure versus time curve. The control system is operable to compare the generated pressure versus time curve to a known standard pressure versus time curve stored in the control system to determine the condition of the piston-cylinder arrangement. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276517 | GAS LEAK DETECTOR - A gas-leak detector includes a suction pump that sucks sample gas and reference gas, two gas detection sensors, and a cell block having a cell therein. The cell receives the gasses and has two suction-gas introduction channels and a single gas discharge channel opening thereinto. The gas-leak detector detects a gas leak on the basis of outputs from the sensors. The introduction channels and the discharge channel open into the cell at a first one of opposing surfaces of the cell, the opening of the discharge channel being arranged between the openings of the two introduction channels. The sensors are on the same plane as a second one of the opposing surfaces and are arranged between the opening of the discharge channel and the openings of the introduction channels. The suction pump is arranged on the cell block and communicates with the opening of the discharge channel. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276518 | Apparatus And A Method Of Measuring Fluid Properties Using A Suspended Plate Device - An apparatus and a method of determining fluid properties by using a micro-machined suspended plate. The plate is suspended by a plurality of springs and the plate is in contact with the fluid. The power to move the plate and the phase angle between the driving frequency and the actual frequency that the plate moves changes as the plate is moved while in contact with the fluid. The device can measure clotting time, stiffness, damping ration, velocity, and viscosity of the fluid by comparison with standards. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276519 | Methods of Separating Compounds - Methods for chromatography for metal compounds are disclosed herein. These methods relate to introducing an analyte solution into a chromatographic system comprising a liquid phase flowing through a solid stationary phase, wherein the solid stationary phase comprises graphitic carbon; and eluting compounds from the stationary phase with a retention factor greater than zero, wherein a chromatogram of the eluted compounds shows that the compounds are substantially resolved. Methods for determining the purity of mixtures of metal compounds are also disclosed. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276520 | Rotary Shear Injector Valve With Displaced Rotor Grooves - A valve includes a stator that has fluidic ports in a seal surface, and a rotor that has a seal surface contacting the stator's seal surface. The rotor has through-holes that extend from the seal surface to a back surface, providing fluidic communication with a conduit disposed adjacent to the back surface of the rotor. A chromatography apparatus includes a sample source, a solvent source having a higher operating pressure than the sample source, and an injector valve. A method of performing chromatography includes loading a sample with a valve in a load-state configuration that disposes a sample source in fluidic communication with a conduit disposed adjacent to a back surface of the rotor, and injecting the loaded sample with the valve in an inject-state configuration that disposes a solvent source in fluidic communication with a column via at grooves adjacent to a front seal surface of the rotor. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276521 | FLUIDS TESTING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention is directed to a mobile hand held miniature laboratory system in general, and to fluid testing apparatus for performing a parameter measurement in a fluid sample and methods of use thereof in particular. The apparatus comprising: A strip adapted to absorb a fluid sample and to produce a signal indicative of said parameter level in said sample; and an adaptor adapted to connect said strip to a smart phone to thereby allow delivery of the produced signal or a correlated signal to said smart phone for obtaining a measurement of said fluid parameter displayed on said smart phone, wherein said testing apparatus relies on said smart phone at least for power supply and display means. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276522 | METHOD FOR MANAGING THE OPERATION OF A FUEL METERING UNIT - The principal object of the invention is a method for managing the operation of a metering unit of a turbomachine fuel injection system, characterised in that a channel of the metering unit is selected according to the reliability of the injection system's flowmeter, determined by reliability conditions of the flowmeter providing information as to whether or not there is confidence in the flowmeter. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276523 | SENSOR MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT OF A WHEEL ASSEMBLY - A sensor mounting arrangement of a wheel assembly having a spindle defining an elongated cavity is provided. The spindle rotatably supports a wheel. The sensor mounting arrangement comprises a tube, a wire harness, and a sensor assembly. The tube is configured to be partially received in the elongated cavity of the spindle. The wire harness is routed through the tube. The sensor assembly is connected to a leading end of the wire harness wherein the leading end is configured to be disposed proximal to the wheel. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276524 | VOLUME MEASUREMENT OF A LIQUID, METHOD AND DEVICE - Methods of volume measurement of a liquid are described. During extraction or feed of the liquid, at least two time points of the altered volume of the liquid is measured. Respective hydrostatic pressures are measured at these time points. The pressure difference is determined and the current volume of the liquid present in the container is determined. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276525 | METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING AN ADHESION CONDITION OF A FRICTION CLUTCH - A method for ascertaining an adhesion condition of a friction clutch operated with specified slip between an input part and an output part. In the case of rotational speed differences in the range of noise in the latter, a mean value and its variance are continuously derived from measurements taken by an unfiltered rotational speed difference between the input part and the output part, and when the mean value falls below a specified threshold and simultaneously the variance exceeds the mean value, the adhesion condition is recognized. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276526 | SHEET THICKNESS DETECTION APPARATUS - A sheet thickness detection apparatus includes a bracket, a power device, a first linking lever, a second linking lever, a sheet pressing part, and a sensing device. The bracket has a base with a perforation. The sensing device includes a supporting part and a sensor. The power device, the first linking lever, the second linking lever and the sheet pressing part are disposed on a first surface of the bracket. The sensor is fixed on the supporting part. When the supporting part is connected to a second surface of the base, the sensor is penetrated through the perforation and exposed to a lateral side of the first linking lever. Moreover, the supporting part is movable, so that the position of the sensor relative to the first linking lever is adjustable. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276527 | FLUID METER WITH IMPROVED PISTON GUIDANCE - The invention relates to a fluid meter ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276528 | PISTON FLUID METER WITH IMPROVED YOKE ARRANGEMENT - A fluid meter ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276529 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE FILL LEVEL OF A MEDIUM AND CORRESPONDING DEVICE - A method for determining the fill level of a medium, wherein a transmission signal is transmitted, a return signal is received, and the return signal is evaluated in view of the process variable in a manner which allows a general and flexible handling of interfering signals in the received signals. This result is obtained by filtering at least one of the return signal, a signal derived from the return signal and an envelope curve formed from the return signal into at least one sub-signal, and using said at least one sub-signal for evaluating the return signal for at least determining the fill level. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276530 | WATER LEVEL MEASURING SYSTEM AND NON-CONDENSABLE GAS DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR SAME - A water level measuring system ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276531 | FUEL DELIVERY UNIT - A fuel delivery unit in a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, having a surge pot, a fuel pump is arranged in the surge pot fuel out of the surge pot to an internal combustion engine of the motor vehicle, a pump holder for fastening the fuel pump in the surge pot, and a fill level sensor for determining the fill level in the fuel tank. The fill level sensor ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276532 | LEVEL MEASURING DEVICE - A liquid level measuring device may comprise a fuel tank that stores fuel, a fuel pump that sucks the fuel in the fuel tank and pumps the fuel toward a combustion apparatus, a fuel discharging portion that discharges the fuel from the fuel pump into the fuel tank, a ease that receives the fuel discharged from the fuel discharging portion and a pair of liquid level-sensitive electrodes that is accommodated in the case so as to measure capacitance that changes with the liquid level. The case may have a fuel permeating property to equalize the liquid level inside the case and the liquid level outside the case. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276533 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING FLUID LEVEL IN A CONTAINER - The concerns a measurement device and system utilizing the same for precise measuring the fluid level in a container, the measurement device ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276534 | Fully adjustable liquid tank float - A fully adjustable liquid tank float incorporates a float for use for gauging the amount of fuel or other liquid contained within a storage tank, the float being connectable to an adjustable lateral arm, which pivotally connects to a vertical structure, which secures to an adaptor that is mounted onto the top of the storage tank. The adaptor connects a transparent housing, which discloses an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The vertical structure is likewise adjustable in length. A flexible linkage connects with the indicator, and is adjustably secured with the lateral arm, to provide for a precise indication as to when the tank is full, partially full, or approaching empty. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276535 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FINGERPRINTS FOR PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE RESPONSE - An electronic device is presented including a fingerprint collecting module for collecting fingerprint information and a chemical analysis module for performing a chemical analysis of the fingerprint information to create a chemical profile for identifying at least a select number of molecules and/or organic compounds for deriving distinguishing characteristics from the fingerprint information. The electronic device may also include an evaluating module for evaluating the distinguishing characteristics of the fingerprint information to provide at least one response formulated from the distinguishing characteristics derived from the select number of molecules and/or organic compounds. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276536 | GYRO SENSOR AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A gyro sensor includes: a base body; a vibrating body; a driving portion driving the vibrating body in a direction of a first axis; a movable electrode portion displaceable, according to angular velocity about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, in a direction of a third axis perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis; a first spring portion connected to the vibrating body and a first side surface of the movable electrode portion, the first side surface intersecting the first axis or the second axis; a second spring portion connected to the vibrating body and a second side surface of the movable electrode portion, the second side surface being parallel to the first side surface. The first spring portion and the second spring portion have portions extending in the direction of the first axis and portions extending in a direction of the second axis. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276537 | Micromechanical sensor element and sensor device having this type of sensor element - A micromechanical sensor element for detecting lateral acceleration, having at least two boundaries situated essentially orthogonally with respect to one another, and also having at least one spring element, in which the spring element is oriented at an angle relative to at least one of the boundaries. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276538 | Non-Powered Impact Recorder - A non-powered impact recorder is disclosed. The non-powered impact recorder includes a resonator tuned for a resonant response within a predetermined frequency range. A reduced cross-sectional area portion is formed within the resonator and configured to structurally fail when the resonator experiences the resonant response. Additionally, the non-powered impact recorder includes an electric circuit element disposed about the reduced cross-sectional area portion of the resonator. Upon structural failure of the resonator, the electric circuit element is broken to cause a discontinuity in the electric circuit element. Interrogation of the discontinuous electric circuit element facilitates approximation of impact frequency and/or impact energy. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276539 | METHOD FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND STRUCTURAL MONITORING OF CONCRETE RAILROAD TIES IN TRACK - A non-destructive testing method to evaluate the structural integrity of pre-stressed concrete railroad ties in track to identify deterioration and the eventual loss of bond between the reinforcing wires and the surrounding concrete. The application of an impact echo system to the end of each railroad tie will identify ties that have deteriorated to the extent that structural cracks have formed. The method includes employing a tool having a plurality of transducers and a single impinger to impart sound waves through a top surface of the railroad tie and to receive and evaluate the echoes of the sound waves to determine if the tie is structurally sound or structurally unsound. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276540 | ULTRASONIC TESTING APPARATUS FOR PIPE OR TUBE END PORTION AND METHOD OF SETTING INITIAL POSITION OF PROBE HOLDER - An ultrasonic testing apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe disposed under an end portion of a pipe laid in the horizontal direction to face the pipe end portion. The probe transmits ultrasonic waves to the end portion of the pipe and receives the ultrasonic waves therefrom. A probe holder housing the probe includes a coupling medium reserver part which surrounds a space between the probe and the end portion of the pipe to contain a coupling medium W. The coupling medium reserver part includes a part body | 2013-10-24 |
20130276541 | VIBRATION METER - A compact vibration meter has at least two vibration sensors which sense vibrations at regions of a support element, the detected vibrations being adjusted to the frequency range to be sensed by the respective sensor. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276542 | LIGHT OUTPUT CALIBRATION IN AN OPTOACOUSTIC SYSTEM - An optoacoustic system includes first and second light sources capable of generating pulse of light at first and second wavelengths, first and second electrically controlled optical attenuators, first and second light sync detectors, and a combiner. A power meter that is calibrated to determine power at the first and second predominant wavelength measures power at the first wavelength after the first light sync is detected and measures power at the second wavelength after the second light sync is detected. The system includes a calibration mode wherein it electrically attenuates the first optical attenuator when the power measured by the power meter at the first wavelength after the first light sync is detected is above a first level, and electrically attenuated the second optical attenuator when the power measured by the power meter at the second wavelength after the second light sync is detected is above a second level. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276543 | VIRTUAL NONCONTACT EXCITATION - An excitation system includes a pair of piezoelectric elements configured to apply respective excitation forces to a test structure, a clamp including an adjustable arm, the adjustable arm being configured to capture the test structure between the pair of piezoelectric elements, a controller coupled to the pair of piezoelectric elements and configured to generate a respective excitation control signal for each piezoelectric element, each excitation control signal being configured such that the respective excitation forces are matched to one another, and a pair of sensor film structures to generate respective output signals indicative of the excitation forces applied to the test structure, each sensor film structure being disposed between a respective one of the pair of piezoelectric elements and the test structure. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276544 | STRESS ISOLATED MEMS STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A MEMS pressure sensor may be manufactured to include a backing substrate having a diaphragm backing portion and a pedestal portion. A diaphragm substrate may be manufactured to include a pedestal portion and a diaphragm that is mounted to the diaphragm backing portion of the backing substrate to form a stress isolated MEMS die. The pedestal portions of the backing and diaphragm substrates form a pedestal of the stress isolated MEMS die. The pedestal is configured for isolating the diaphragm from stresses including packaging and mounting stress imparted on the stress isolated MEMS die. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276545 | MEASUREMENT APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ELASTICITY COEFFICIENT OF COIL SPRING - A measurement apparatus includes a workbench, a loading mechanism fixed to the workbench, a deformation measuring mechanism, and a stress meter. The deformation measuring mechanism includes a slide beam, and a displacement meter. The loading mechanism includes a guiding shaft extending through a to-be-tested coil spring. A measuring pole of the stress meter, the sliding beam, and the guiding shaft are coaxial. Opposite ends of the coil spring are respectively abutted the slide beam and the loading mechanism. A measuring pole of the displacement meter is connected to the sliding beam. When the stress meter slides towards the slide beam, the displacement of the detecting pole of the displacement member is equal to a change of a length of the coil spring, and recorded by the displacement meter, and a value of a force applied to the coil spring is recorded by the stress meter. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276546 | METHOD FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF THE INTERNAL MICROSTRESS OF TYPE II AND/OR TYPE III - The present invention relates to methods for non-destructive quantitative determination of the internal microstresses of type II and/or III which are based on subtraction of the maximum values of the load stress dependency of the maximum Barkhausen noise amplitudes on a test piece before and after hardening of the test piece in specific thermal hardening states. The present invention hence enables independent determination of the internal microstress of type II or III, simultaneous and resolved determination of the internal microstresses of type II and III and also determination of the sum of both types of internal microstresses. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276547 | FLOW RATE METER INCORPORATING REUSABLE DEVICE - A flow rate meter comprises a disposable fluid transport portion and a reusable interface connector removably attached to the transport portion. The transport portion includes a flow conduit having an input and an output, while the interface connector provides feedback to a desired location. First and second portions of control circuitry are, respectively, associated with the transport portion and the interface connector. The first circuitry portion includes a plurality of electrodes and derives flow rate. The device measures a range of flow rates and is adapted, for example, for use in micro-fluidic systems including fluids administration to a patient's body. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276548 | System and Method for the Real-Time Measurement of a Flow of Discharge Material from a Mineral-Grinding Mill - A system and a method to measure the material discharge from a mill for grinding ore in real time, wherein the system includes: at least of a strain gage ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276549 | Method and Apparatus for the Measurement of Flow in Gas or Oil Pipes - The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for measuring a flow rate through a vessel, such as a conduit or pipeline. The method comprises providing a reference parameter, measuring a first parameter at a first position at the vessel and determining a difference between the first parameter and the reference parameter. The flow rate through the vessel is determined based on the difference between the first parameter and the reference parameter. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276550 | INPUT DETECTING APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus, and an associated method, forms a user interface permitting input of input instructions to an electronic device. Input commands are evidence by tactile input forces applied to a force receiving surface. Force sensing elements are positioned to sense indications of the tactile input force. The force sensing element is caused to exhibit a selected input parameter value through application of a selected force thereto by application of a tightening torque to a fastener positioned in proximity to the force sensing element. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276551 | TORQUE SENSOR ROTOR - Disclosed is a rotor for a torque sensor configured to improve a mechanical coupling force with respect to a jig in a process of adjusting a torque center, thus enabling a fine adjustment, the rotor including a rotor body having a sleeve coupled to a rotating shaft and a yoke protruding from an outer circumference of the sleeve, a ring-shaped magnet coupled to an outer circumference of the yoke, and an anti-slip structure formed on the rotor body and partially coming into contact with a jig during a rotating process for adjusting a torque center, thus inhibiting slipping between the rotor body and the jig when a rotating force is transmitted, so that slipping between the jig and the rotor body is inhibited to enable precise transmission of the rotating force whereby accuracy is improved during fine adjustment of the torque center. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276552 | RAW PROPORTIONAL TOXIC SAMPLER FOR SAMPLING EXHAUST - Components of interest are captured on a resin column from a sample of exhaust gas from an operating vehicle. Makeup air is added to the residual exhaust gas flow exiting the resin column at a junction downstream of the resin column. Makeup air flow rate is determined using a laminar flow element and pressure and temperature gauges associated therewith. The sample and the makeup air are drawn together through a blower and the flow rate through the blower is calculated based on differential pressure across the blower and temperature of the gas drawn through the blower. The controller adjusts a proportional control valve in the makeup air line to regulate the sample flow rate, taken as the blower flow rate minus the makeup air flow rate, at a predetermined proportion of the exhaust gas flow rate. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276553 | Apparatus, System And Method For Reducing Dead Volume In A Sample Container - An apparatus with a reduced dead volume associated with sampling, comprising: a sample container configured to store a fluid, a sample line configured to transport the fluid from a first sampling area to a second area in the sample container, at least one valve in the sample line, the valve configured to selectively range from a closed configuration to an open configuration, and a flow restrictor configuration placed in the sample line, the flow restrictor configured to minimize the dead volume for the sample container. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276554 | Multi-Fluid Injector Core Holder - A core holder comprises a plurality of fluid flow lines, a housing, a core sleeve disposed within the housing, an end cap coupled to a first end of the core sleeve and a first end of the housing, and an injector assembly disposed within the housing and coupled to a second end of the core sleeve. The injector assembly comprises a plurality of fluid passages coupled to the plurality of fluid flow lines, and a chamber in fluid communication with the plurality of fluid passages and an interior of the sleeve. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276555 | ENHANCED SURFACE SAMPLER AND PROCESS FOR COLLECTION AND RELEASE OF ANALYTES - An enhanced swipe sampler and method of making are described. The swipe sampler is made of a fabric containing selected glass, metal oxide, and/or oxide-coated glass or metal fibers. Fibers are modified with silane ligands that are directly attached to the surface of the fibers to functionalize the sampling surface of the fabric. The swipe sampler collects various target analytes including explosives and other threat agents on the surface of the sampler. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276556 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FINGERPRINTS FOR PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE RESPONSE - A system for sharing recommended information is presented including a plurality of electronic devices, each having a fingerprint collecting module for collecting fingerprint information and a chemical analysis module for performing a chemical analysis of the fingerprint information to create a chemical profile for identifying at least a select number of molecules and/or organic compounds for deriving distinguishing characteristics from the fingerprint information. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276557 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO SENSE RELATIVE PARTIAL-POSE INFORMATION USING A SHAPE SENSOR - A shape-sensing segment traverses through at least a portion of a kinematic chain of a tele-operated slave surgical instrument in a tele-operated minimally-invasive surgical system. The shape-sensing segment includes a pre-set perturbation. Shape information from the pre-set perturbation allows determination of relative partial-pose information for at least one link in the kinematic chain. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276558 | PIPE INSPECTION SYSTEM - A pipe inspection system and method for accessing and inspecting a feeder tube extending from a larger header pipe at an angle are disclosed. A pipe inspection tool including a head piece and a delivery tube are positioned within the header pipe and aligned with the feeder tube using cameras or other alignment means. The head piece includes a jack that presses the head piece against the interior surface of the header pipe at the feeder tube to create a sufficient seal to deliver a PIG or another pipe inspection device to the feeder tube. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276559 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING A FORCE VECTOR - Method for generating a force vector, comprising the steps of: providing at least a first mass and a second mass; making the first mass rotate around an axis of rotation; changing the distance between the first mass and the axis of rotation between two extreme positions while rotating the first mass; making the second mass move around an axis of rotation; changing the distance between the second mass and the axis of rotation between extreme positions while rotating the second mass; making the masses move in opposite direction with respect to each other; subjecting the masses to a deceleration phase and a subsequent acceleration phase while changing the direction of movement of said masses between the extreme positions; making each acceleration phase of said masses directly adjoin a subsequent decelerating phase. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276560 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A SLIDING ROOF OR A WINDOW OPENER - A drive unit for a motor vehicle having a guide element, a function unit guided by the guide element and which is movable via a motor, and a carrier guided by the guide element and coupled to the function unit. The carrier includes a coupling element movable relative to a main body of the carrier, so that to bring about an engaged state the coupling element is arranged in a first position inside a receptacle of the guide element to fix the carrier on the guide element, and to bring about a coupled state the carrier is arranged in a second position inside a recess of the function unit so that the carrier is moved together with the function unit. The carrier has a securing element that is movable relative to the main body and which, in a fixing position, prevents movement of the coupling element out of the first position. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276561 | LIQUID JETTING APPARATUS - A liquid jetting apparatus includes: a liquid jetting head; a carriage which carries the liquid jetting head and moves in a scanning direction; a plurality of pulleys arranged on a first plane, each having an axis extending perpendicular to the first plane, and including at least a first pulley and a second pulley separated from the first pulley in the scanning direction; an endless belt put around the plurality of pulleys to make contact with a circumference of each of the first and second pulleys and connected to the carriage; a pulley holder having a fixing portion, holding a tension adjusting pulley which adjusts a tension applied to the belt, being movable along the first plane together with the tension adjusting pulley; two plates sandwiching the fixing portion of the pulley holder; and a fastening member which fixes the fixing portion to the two plates. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276562 | HIGH LOAD CAPACITY SEAT ASSEMBLY AND DRIVE SYSTEM FOR SEAT ASSEMBLY - A drive system for moving a support assembly is disclosed. The drive system includes a lead screw configured for connection to the support assembly and defining a longitudinal axis. The drive system further includes an epicyclic gear assembly. The epicyclic gear assembly includes a carrier and a plurality of rotatable gears. The epicyclic gear assembly is rotationally coupled to the lead screw. Operation of the epicyclic gear assembly causes translation of the support assembly along the longitudinal axis. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276563 | GREASE COMPOSITION, GREASE-PACKED BEARING, UNIVERSAL JOINT AND LINEAR MOTION DEVICE - The present invention provides a grease composition which contains a small amount (not more than 0.06 wt %) of molybdenum and yet is capable of achieving an excellent low friction property when mechanical parts in which the grease composition has been packed are operated under a severe sliding condition in which they are subjected to a high speed and a high contact pressure. The present invention also provides a bearing, a universal joint, and a linear motion device in which the grease composition of the present invention is packed. A grease composition ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276564 | ACTUATOR UNIT WITH REDUCED ACTUATOR PIN FRICTION - An actuator unit ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276565 | SWITCHABLE GEAR IN A HANDHELD POWER TOOL - A switchable gear in a handheld power tool has at least two gear stages which are to be engaged via an adjustable switching member, the switching member being in a latched position via a retaining element fixedly held against a housing in a first gear stage. Furthermore, a spindle for receiving a tool may be driven via an axially spring-loaded gear wheel, the gear wheel being axially supported on the retaining element on the side opposite the switching member. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276566 | ARRANGEMENT FOR SUPPORTING AN INPUT GEAR OF TRANSMISSION - An arrangement for supporting an input gear of a transmission in a motor vehicle, in particular a ring gear, characterized in that a pot-shaped support element ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276567 | DRIVE UNIT - An object is to provide a drive unit in which a sealing structure for the motor can be simplified, and such that oil dose not leak into a motor case. The inside of the motor case is configured to be so-called dry. Although wires extending from a stator penetrate the motor case and extend to the outside, no sealing measures are required in this penetrating portion. A seal in the penetrating portion may be a simple one such as a dust seal. In other words, the present invention provides a drive unit in which the sealing structure for the motor can be simplified. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276568 | BAR-END ELECTRIC ACTUATION DEVICE OF A BICYCLE GEARSHIFT - The bar-end electric actuation device of a bicycle gearshift, comprising a body suitable for being mounted at an end of handlebars facing forwards in the direction of travel (X) of the bicycle and a first and a second electric actuation member acting on respective electrical contacts which are mounted in the body and are suitable for controlling gearshifting, upwards and downwards respectively. The first and the second electric actuation member are faced by said body according to a respective facing direction, angularly spaced apart by an angle (α) that is between 60° and 130°. Moreover, the body is suitable for being positioned externally around the end of the handlebars, leaving free access to the inside of the end itself. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276569 | Steering Column Assembly - A steering column assembly includes a bracket for securely fixing a steering lock mechanism to the shroud of the steering shaft. The lock mechanism includes a bolt that projects in a locked position to act upon the shaft to limit rotation. The bracket is secured to the shroud in such a way that it is free to move relative to the shroud against a spring force. This helps the lock resist an attack using a high impact force. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276570 | FLEXIBLE TRANSMISSION DEVICE COMPRISING RIGID ELEMENT FOR RIGIDIFYING ALONG A FIRST DIRECTION AND NOT ALONG A SECOND DIRECTION - A flexible transmission device is provided, which includes a guiding sheath housing a transmission cable. The device includes such a device comprises a rigid element which limits deformation of the sheath along a first direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the sheath without preventing its deformation along a second direction that is essentially orthogonal to the first direction and to the longitudinal axis. The rigid element being fixedly attached to the sheath. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276571 | Advanced Steering Wheel - An advanced steering wheel is disclosed, where most of the surface area of the invented steering wheel, with the exception of the outer wheel ring, does not need to rotate. In this way, the central part of the steering wheel can be used for various purposes, such as information displays, various devices (such as cell phones, GPS receiver), etc. as well as the air bag and horn pad. Unlike rotational spokes and the hub of a conventional steering wheel, the inventive steeling wheel uses a mechanical coupling device such as a gear system or a belt and pulley system. When a vehicle driver rotates the steering wheel ring, the rotational driving motion is transferred to the steering shaft spindle by the mechanical coupling devices, which are mounted under the steering wheel surface. The surface area of the steering wheel can be used for various utility consoles and accessories. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276572 | ROTARY/PUSH OPERATING DEVICE FOR A MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE - A rotary/push operating device ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276573 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STEERING WHEEL AND COVERING FOR COVERING A STEERING WHEEL RIM OF A STEERING WHEEL - A method for producing a steering wheel for a vehicle is provided with the method including the following steps: providing a steering wheel rim, providing a first and a second blank, in particular made of leather, for producing a covering of the steering wheel rim which covering is visible after the steering wheel is completed; producing the covering by connecting a first edge section of the first blank to a first edge section of the second blank via a seam; and finally covering the steering wheel rim with the covering in such a manner that the seam, which connects the first and the second blank to each other, continues essentially along an inner circumference of the steering wheel rim and is visible from the outside in the completed steering wheel. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276574 | CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC PUSH/PULL ROD - A draw-pull bar is described which consists of at least one adapter with a metallic tubular end and of an inner and outer tubular body out of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). it is characterized thus that the outer CFRP tubular body conically wraps the metallic end of the adapter from the outside in a form-fit manner while the inner CFRP tubular body is form-fit connected with the metallic ends of the adapter. An elastomeric layer is tapered in the contact area between the inner tubular body and the outer tubular body in such a way that both tubular bodies are separated on the one side, but are arranged against each other in a protected and damped manner on the other side. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276575 | GEAR, MOTOR-GEAR UNIT, VEHICLE, GENERATOR WITH A GEAR, AND FORCE TRANSMITTING ELEMENT - The application discloses a harmonic pin drive which comprises at least one outer ring gear with inner teeth that are adapted to the shape of pins of a pin ring, a transmitter for connecting to a rotor of an electric motor, a ball bearing that is supported on the transmitter and an arrangement of flexible means. The flexible means are distributed essentially on the circumference of a radius and the flexible means are provided for attachment to a casing. Furthermore, the flexible means comprise openings for inserting pins of the pin ring. Furthermore, an output shaft is provided for receiving a rotation of the outer ring gear. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276576 | DRIVE FORCE TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - A first tubular shaft is placed on a radially outer side of a countershaft. A second tubular shaft is placed on a radially outer side of the first tubular shaft. A first driven gear is provided at one end portion of the first tubular shaft and is meshed with a first drive gear. A second driven gear is provided at one end portion of the second tubular shaft and is meshed with a second drive gear. A second secondary coupling portion is provided at the countershaft. A second primary coupling portion is provided at the other end portion of the first tubular shaft. The second primary coupling portion is engageable with the second secondary coupling portion. A third primary coupling portion is provided at the other end portion of the second tubular shaft. The third primary coupling portion is engageable with the second secondary coupling portion. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276577 | HYBRID DRIVE FOR A TRUCK MIXING DRUM - The invention relates to a drive unit for a mixing drum that is disposed on a motor vehicle, in which an electric motor or a hydraulic drive comprising a displacement pump and a hydraulic motor can be used to drive the mixing drum. The low-power electric motor is used to drive the mixing drum at low rotational speed during the transport journey of the mixed concrete to the building site, while the hydraulic drive drives the mixing drum at high rotational speed during loading, mixing and discharging. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276578 | ENGINE STARTING DEVICE - The engine starting device includes a starter motor, a pinion portion, a pushing mechanism for pushing a pinion gear of the pinion portion to a position at which the pinion gear comes into meshing engagement with a ring gear, and an integrated switch for operating a motor-energization switch to pull a plunger after the pinion gear is pushed, by configuring a switch for actuating the pushing mechanism and turning ON/OFF an energization current to the starter motor by a single plunger coil. When a restart request is issued after an engine stop is requested and therefore the integrated switch is placed in an ON state, operation timing of the pushing mechanism and coil-operation timing of the plunger coil are set so that the starter motor avoids operating until the pinion gear comes into contact or meshing engagement with the ring gear. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276579 | ENGINE STARTING DEVICE - Since a pinion gear unit which rotates according to the rotation of an output rotation shaft driven by the motor unit, a pushing mechanism which moves the pinion gear unit towards an engagement location of the pinion gear and an engine starting gear, and a bracket which includes a bracket main body unit which supports the motor unit and the pushing mechanism and a nose unit which extends from the bracket main body unit to a side opposite to the motor unit and rotatably bears a tip portion of the output rotation shaft on a side opposite to the motor unit, and which is attached to an engine side are included, a first stopper unit which restricts the movement of the rotation member to the direction of the engine starting gear is provided on the output rotation shaft, a second stopper unit which restricts the movement of the pinion gears to the direction of the engine starting gear by pushing and biasing of the elastic member is provided on the rotation member, and positioning the first stopper unit is positioned on a side opposite to the engine starting gear with respect to the second stopper unit, it is possible to shorten the shaft length of the rotation member and to shorten the entire length of the engine starting device. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276580 | TOOL TROLLEY FOR ELECTROLYSIS MULTIFUNCTIONAL MACHINE SET - A tool trolley for an electrolysis multifunctional machine set comprises: a frame ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130276581 | Methods of Using Tires and Scrap Rubber in the Manufacture and Melting of Steel and Other Metals - A method of using scrap rubber and other scrap materials, such as tires or parts or pieces of tires, to manufacture or melt steel and other metals in a furnace is disclosed. The scrap rubber may be used as a carbon source for the manufacture of steel and other metals, and may be used as an energy source to melt the scrap metal used to make the steel and other metals. The net benefit of this method includes reducing the amount of scrap rubber, such as tires, to be sent to a waste disposal facility or landfill, thereby improving the environment. In addition, by increasing the use of scrap rubber as a source of energy for steel or metal production, less energy is required from other sources. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276582 | PHYSICAL PROCESS FOR THE RECOVERY OF IRON FROM MAGNETIC CEMENTITIOUS SPHERICAL PARTICLES GENERATED FROM METALLURGICAL BYPRODUCTS - A physical process for recovering iron from magnetic cementitious spherical particles generated from metallurgical by-products such as slag from a basic oxygen converter (B.O.F.S) by applying a thermal process assisted by Ar—He plasma, which allows the microstructural and morphological transformation of these compounds based on iron, resulting in the generation of magnetic phases, among others. The separation process is based on the classification of the particles according to their new magnetic properties. Thus, when applying a magnetic field, the particles are separated into two fractions: a highly magnetic one and with low cementitious properties, and another fraction with high cementitious properties and almost no magnetic properties. The highly magnetic fraction is mixed with an aqueous medium to form an agglomerate and facilitate its transportation to be reefed to an iron melting process. The fraction with low magnetic properties has potential applications as a densifier in non-conventional cement and concrete. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276583 | AEROSOL REDUCTION/EXPANSION SYNTHESIS (A-RES) FOR ZERO VALENT METAL PARTICLES - Various embodiments provide methods of forming zero valent metal particles using an aerosol-reductive/expansion synthesis (A-RES) process. In one embodiment, an aerosol stream including metal precursor compound(s) and chemical agent(s) that produces reducing gases upon thermal decomposition can be introduced into a heated inert atmosphere of a RES reactor to form zero valent metal particles corresponding to metals used for the metal precursor cot pound(s). | 2013-10-24 |
20130276584 | PRODUCTION OF IRON - A two stage ironmaking process is disclosed. A first stage includes solid state reduction of iron ore and producing a partially-reduced iron-containing feed material and an off-gas containing CO | 2013-10-24 |
20130276585 | METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING AND RECOVERING PRECIOUS METALS FROM SPENT MOBILE PHONE PCBS AND SPENT AUTO-CATALYSTS USING WASTE NONFERROUS SLAG - The present invention relates to a method of concentrating and recovering precious metals from waste mobile phone PCBs and spent automotive catalysts using waste nonferrous slag, in which precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium or rhodium can be concentrated and recovered by simultaneously treating different industrial wastes, including waste nonferrous slag, waste mobile phone PCBs and spent automotive catalysts, and industrial waste can be recycled as resources. According to the present invention, it is possible to maximize the utilization ratio of precious metal resources that totally depend on the import in terms of the domestic situation of a poor-natural resources country. In addition, the industrial waste can widely be utilized for the recovery of precious metals in the fields of household appliance recycling and electronic part manufacture, and the recycling of industrial by-products discharged in the field of non-ferrous refinery. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276586 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECOVERING RHENIUM FROM A COPPER LEACH - Various embodiments provide new methods of rhenium recovery. The methods can include subjecting a metal-bearing solution to an activated carbon bed, and adsorbing rhenium onto the activated carbon. The methods can also include heating a basic aqueous elution solution and eluting the rhenium from the activated carbon with the heated elution solution. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276587 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COKING ADDITIVE BY DELAYED COKING - This invention relates to the field of oil refining and, in particular, to a delayed coking process that produces coke with a volatile substances content of 15-25% for use as a coking additive in a coal coking charge in the production of metallurgical coke. The invention is directed towards increasing the content of volatile substances in coke and increasing the efficiency of a plant. The method comprises preheating a primary raw material, mixing the latter with recycle in a tank in order to form a secondary raw material, heating the secondary raw material to 455-470° C. and supplying the latter to a coking chamber, and coking to form a coking additive. It is expedient to feed an antifoaming additive into the coking chamber 3-5 hours before coking is finished. It is preferable to feed in the antifoaming addition agent at two-four points around the perimeter of the coking chamber. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276588 | CUTTING MEMBERS FOR SHAVING RAZORS - A cutting member for a shaving razor includes an elongated blade portion that tapers to a cutting edge, an elongated base portion that is integral with the blade portion, and a bent portion, intermediate the blade portion and the base portion. In some implementations, at least part of the cutting member has a thickness of at least about 0.005 inch (0.127 millimeter). | 2013-10-24 |
20130276589 | FASTENER, INSTALLATION TOOL AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - A fastener installation tool and related method are provided for installing fasteners in boards. The tool can include a feed mechanism that automatically and sequentially feeds collated fasteners to a nose assembly. The nose assembly can include a guide having an alignment projection extending downwardly from the guide, and configured to engage a board corner and/or side surface, so as to align an angled bore through which fasteners are guided with the board corner and or side surface. The nose assembly can include a magnetic element located adjacent a path on which the collated fasteners are advanced. The magnetic element can exert a magnetic force on an individual fastener, aligning it for precise entry into the angled bore. The nose assembly can include a guide pocket to positively constrain a fastener as it rotates to ensure a desired advancement trajectory. A related method of installation is provided. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276590 | Variable Gear Ratio Ratchet - This invention relates to a fastener driving device including a variable ratio gear mechanism that enables the ratio of the rotation of the handle to the rotation of a driving bit extending from the handle to be varied to allow the bit to rotate at different speeds from the handle. The device includes a gear mechanism disposed within a housing for the device that includes a locking member. The locking member can be engaged with the gear mechanism to lock the gear mechanism in a configuration for a 1:1 gear ratio. The locking member can be moved with regard to the gear mechanism to provide an increased gear ratio for the gear mechanism when desired. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276591 | FASTENER, INSTALLATION TOOL AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - A fastener installation tool and related method are provided for installing fasteners in boards. The tool can include a feed mechanism that automatically and sequentially feeds collated fasteners to a nose assembly. The nose assembly can include a guide having an alignment projection extending downwardly from the guide, and configured to engage a board corner and/or side surface, so as to align an angled bore through which fasteners are guided with the board corner and or side surface. The nose assembly can include a magnetic element located adjacent a path on which the collated fasteners are advanced. The magnetic element can exert a magnetic force on an individual fastener, aligning it for precise entry into the angled bore. The nose assembly can include a guide pocket to positively constrain a fastener as it rotates to ensure a desired advancement trajectory. A related method of installation is provided. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276592 | RATCHET WRENCH - A ratchet wrench is provided comprising a wrench handle with a head. A ratchet member has a plurality of ratchet teeth and is seated in the head for rotation about an axis. A pawl disposed within the head is adapted to pivot relative to the ratchet member. The pawl is provided with first and second pluralities of pawl teeth disposed for movement into and out of engagement with the ratchet teeth. A selector mechanism selectively pivots the pawl to move a selected one of the first and second pluralities of pawl teeth into engagement with the ratchet teeth. In one example, the selector mechanism can selectively permit the ratchet member to perform at least three functions. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276593 | RACHET WRENCH - A ratchet wrench mainly includes a main body installed with a driving gear and a driven gear respectively having teeth formed spirally and engaged with each other. A confining chamber in the main body has an inner wall formed with ratchet teeth able to restrictively lock with ratchet teeth formed on the teeth of the driven gear. An interactive member is installed in an insert hole of the driven gear, with one end connected with the orientating member and another end positioned on the cover. A pressing piece is fixed on the interactive member, confined in the insert hole of the driven gear. A spring is located between the pressing piece and the driven gear. By switching the orientating member, the driving gear can easily change rotating direction, with a strong locking effect. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276594 | PORTABLE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY TORQUE TOOL - A tool for torquing a regulator onto a cylinder of a portable cylinder assembly. The tool includes a nut and a socket. The nut is configured to fit around a body of a regulator of a portable cylinder assembly. As such, the nut has a first set of grooves that avoids one or more valve assemblies on the body of the regulator. The socket has a cavity extending therethrough such that the cavity consists of three sections: a top section, a middle section and a bottom section. The top section of the socket is configured to be coupled to a device that applies a torque force on the socket. The middle section of the socket is configured to avoid a case of the regulator which is disposed above the body of the regulator. The bottom section of the socket is configured to be coupled to the nut. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276595 | UNIVERSAL ANTI-TORQUE SCREWDRIVER HEAD STRUCTURE - The present invention discloses a universal anti-torque screwdriver head structure integrally formed and divided into a polygonal insert end and a conical action end, and comprising a plurality of pull-push wings disposed around the action end, a stepped recessed formed between two adjacent pull-push wings and extended inwardly from an open end, and the recess having a longitudinal depth slightly greater than an action hole of a screw of a general specification, and the design of the stepped recess provides high-strength torque and tenacity and fits screws of various different specifications. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276596 | Star-Type Wrench - A star-type wrench includes a shank, a first operation portion mounted on a first end of the shank, and a second operation portion mounted on a second end of the shank. The shank is formed integrally to have a star-shaped outer diameter. Thus, the shank has a star-shaped outer diameter so that when the first operation portion or the second operation portion is broken, the first operation portion or the second operation portion can be removed from the shank, and the shank can function as an auxiliary operation portion and can be reused and operated successively. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276597 | DISPOSABLE TORQUE LIMITING DEVICE WITH BELT COUNTER - A torque limiting driver with a belt driven use indicator, having a body with a shaft and tool at one end and a counter or indicator at the other end, is disclosed. The indicator is driven by a drive shaft and belt corresponding to movement of the tool. The indicator provides at least one visual cue which corresponds to a predetermined amount of use, or end of life. Alignment of the at least one visual cue with a sight or mark may be used to estimate or determine usage. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276598 | DISPOSABLE TORQUE LIMITING DEVICE WITH TOOTH BELT COUNTER - A torque limiting driver with a toothed belt driven use indicator, having a body with a shaft and tool at one end and a counter or indicator at the other end, is disclosed. The indicator is driven by a drive shaft gear and a toothed belt corresponding to movement of the tool. The indicator provides at least one visual cue which corresponds to a predetermined amount of use. Alignment of the at least one visual cue with a sight or mark may be used to estimate or determine usage. | 2013-10-24 |
20130276599 | Lathe Head for Nano/Micro Machining of Materials - Apparatus, methods and systems for nano/micro machining. A lathe head has a microscopic pivot aperture for seating a conical tip. The conical tip is carried on a turnable part at one end thereof and is polished down to a microscopic apex. The microscopic pivot aperture is dimensioned for seating the concentric tip in the pivot aperture such that an apex of the conical tip protrudes through and beyond the aperture to a position in close proximity with the aperture. A driver system can comprise a rotator for axially rotating the turnable part, including the conical tip seated in the pivot aperture, and a forward pressure applicator for concurrently applying forward pressure to the conical tip in the direction of the pivot aperture. A light/particle beam system can be utilized to machine the rotating conical tip and the rotating turnable part, including the tip, can be easily removed after machining. | 2013-10-24 |