44th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110266234 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR MODULES AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A SOLAR SYSTEM - A mounting system ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266235 | GRAVITY FED PEG MERCHANDISING SYSTEM - A merchandising display using pegs mounted on peg board slopes the pegs downwardly from back to front and has a product retaining bar disposed below the pegs a distance calculated to engage the bottom of products displayed on the pegs. The merchandising display pegs are sloped at an angle calculated to allow gravity to draw products from the back of the peg to the front of the peg as products are removed while the bar engaging the bottom of the products maintains the forward most product at the optimum display angle for purchasers. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266236 | Display Apparatus and Method - Some embodiments of a product display apparatus may include a plurality of product shelves and a product display sign coupled to a support arm in an elevated position above the product shelves so as to define a viewing gap at a selected height. The viewing gap can provide consumers with see-through visibility toward an adjacent aisle. The product display sign may be releasably secured in an elevated support arm that also receives one or more display containers in a position forward of the display sign and above the product shelves. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266237 | Universal storage and shelving system - There is disclosed a simple and versatile storage and shelving system. A plurality of specialized, sturdy, lightweight, integrally molded main panels ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266238 | Portable utility shelf - A portable utility shelf includes a first shell, a second shell, a latching member, a channel located on the first shell and an attachment object connected to the channel and the attachment object, such as a magnet or suction cup, is capable of connecting the shelf to a stationary object. The portably utility shelf is simple to manufacture via injection molding. The portable utility shelf is self supportive to aid a user in supporting a variety of objects, such as a laptop computer. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266239 | DISPLAY WITH MULTIPLE NESTING COMPONENTS - A product display includes nestable shelves and foldable uprights that allow the display to be packaged within a relatively small storage container. The uprights include three sections pivotally connected to one another and are adjustable between a folded configuration, in which the sections are at least partially nested with one another, and an unfolded configuration in which each of the uprights are generally angled relative to the other uprights. Spanning members and cross braces are coupled to and extend between the uprights. The nestable shelves can be detachably positioned at selectable heights along the upright for supporting products. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266240 | MODULAR MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM - A modular material handling system includes a base portion removably connectable to a machine tool frame, the base portion including a hollow stanchion with a first end to go against a machine frame coupled to a compression plate by a threaded mounting stud and a second end to couple to a hollow pivot post coupled by a thrust bearing, with a shaft extending through the stanchion and pivot post and coupled at a lower end to the mounting stud and at an upper end to a retaining nut, and further including an arm extending from the pivot post to carry a movable shuttle and lifting mechanism. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266241 | SYSTEM FOR MOVING CRATES FOR STORING OBJECTS IN A WAREHOUSE - A system for moving crates in a warehouse, in which crates (C) to be moved are organised in supply modules (M), each made up of a predetermined number of rows each having a predetermined number of crates. The system includes a translator device ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266242 | Coupler Knuckle System and Method - A method for manufacturing a railcar coupler knuckle includes providing a first mold section having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of a first coupler knuckle mold cavity. The method includes providing a second mold section having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of a second coupler knuckle mold cavity. The second coupler mold cavity of the second mold section is offset from the first coupler mold cavity of the first mold section. The method includes closing the first and second mold sections and at least partially filling the first and second coupler knuckle mold cavities with a molten alloy, the molten alloy solidifying after filling to form the coupler knuckle. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266243 | DRAFT GEAR - A lower locking pin body for the hinge joint between a lower locking pin and a lower locking pin hook has a suspending hole of a coupler lock lifter to facilitate it rotating surrounding the lower locking pin hook under the effect of the hole. There are two coupler suspending holes which are respectively arranged on each side ends of the lower locking pin body to facilitate the workers opening the coupler on either side of a car. A two-side operating coupler with above said lower lock pin body and a draft gear are provided, wherein the draft gear also includes two lock lifters and two lock lifter seats. The lock lifters are mounted into a key-shaped hole of the lock lifter seats, and the lock lifter has a limiting segment on the matched position. Two hook head ends of the lock lifters pass respectively out from the key-shaped holes of the coupler lock lifter seats and hang with the coupler lock lifter suspension hole of the two-side operating coupler. It has clearance between the limiting segment of the coupler lock lifter and a stripe-shaped hole wall of the key-shaped hole. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266244 | PACKAGING UNIT WITH A PLASTIC BOTTLE AND A FOIL BAG ARRANGED THEREIN - In the case of a packaging unit comprising a plastic bottle ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266245 | Infant Oral Feeding System - An oral feeding system using anti-drip visual positioning markers and a unidirectional, anti-vacuum valve to simultaneously and rapidly eliminate the hydrostatic pressure and vacuum build-up, respectively, normally occurring in conventional feeding bottles. In one version, the anti-drip visual positioning markers and valve are part of the same bottle (standard or ergonomically-shaped). In another version, a nipple is held by a nipple crown that screws onto an adaptor with anti-drip visual positioning markers and a hole into which the anti-vacuum valve is inserted. The adaptor screws onto a standard or ergonomically designed feeding bottle. The anti-vacuum valve can have one or more extended tabs that make it easier to grip when removing the valve. The use of an ergonomically shaped, hard-wall bottle optimizes caregivers' comfort and minimize potential hand and/or wrist injury. Transparent materials can be used for the components of the system. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266246 | Feeding Bottle - A feeding bottle comprising | 2011-11-03 |
20110266247 | MIXED DRINK SYSTEM - The present invention relates a mixed drink system for creating a mixed drink comprising: a container, where said container includes a liquid; a jigger cap, where the cap seals the container; a sealed compartment within the cap, where said compartment includes a second liquid; and a releasable divider, where said divider seals the compartment of the jigger cap. In one exemplary embodiment, the container is a bottle and the liquid is a soda, water, club soda, juice, cream or milk. The second liquid may be distilled liquor such as gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey, bourbon or scotch. The compartment may include an opening, where the opening provides a means to release the liquid into the container. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266248 | DIAMOND BOTTLE SYSTEMS - A bottle system for storing and transporting an alcoholic beverage which comprises a removably couplable pyramid-shaped sealable cap having triangular-shaped sides converging at a terminal point, a liquid containing bottle portion having a diamond-shaped exterior with multi-faceted surfaces, a planar bottom surface, and a removably couplable gemstone. The removably couplable gemstone is set into the cap to provide a distinguishable bottle assembly. Further, the removably couplable cap is removably couplable and sealable to the liquid containing bottle portion to sealably contain the alcoholic beverage, thereby maintaining its quality. Lastly, the planar bottom surface comprises an area greater than the terminal point providing a stabilization means. A kit and method are also disclosed herein. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266249 | CLOSURE DEVICE FOR A CONTAINER, AND SEAL MEMBER FOR THE DEVICE - Disclosed is a closure device for a container, which seals an opening ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266250 | PHARMACY BOTTLE SYSTEM WITH LABEL - A bottle includes a container and a label. The container includes a front portion, a back portion, an opening and a spine portion. The back portion is spaced from the front portion and generally faces away and in an opposite direction from the front portion. The opening is positioned between the front portion and the back portion of the container to at least partially define a first end of the container. The spine portion extends between the front portion and the back portion of the container to define a second end of the container opposite the first end. The label extends over and is in contact with each of the front portion, the back portion and the spine portion of the container. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266251 | BOTTLE ACCESSORY FOR APPLICATION WITH A CAP TO A BOTTLE, PARTICULARLY USEFUL FOR ATTACHING A RETRACTABLE SPOUT TO A BOTTLE - A bottle accessory for application with a cap to the neck of a bottle, includes: a housing dimensioned so as to be fixedly received within the bottle neck; and a connector disc attached to the upper end of the housing and receivable within the cap to serve as an inner liner thereof when the cap is applied to the neck of the bottle. The housing and connector disc are constructed to enable the housing to be attached with the cap to the bottle neck and, once so attached, to enable the connector disc to be released from the housing, such that when the cap is removed, the connector disc will remain as a liner within the cap, while the housing will remain attached to the bottle neck. The invention is particularly useful in a retractable spout assembly wherein the housing houses a retractable spout. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266252 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE SELECTIVE DRY ETCH HAVING REDUCED POST-ETCH SOLID RESIDUE - Methods of dry etching silicon-containing dielectric films are described. The methods include maintaining a relatively high temperature of the dielectric films while etching in order to achieve reduced solid residue on the etched surface. Partially or completely avoiding the accumulation of solid residue increases the etch rate. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266253 | MASTER MOLD, MASTER MOLD FABRICATION METHOD, AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - A method for fabricating a liquid crystal display (LCD) device wherein a photolithography technique is replaced by soft lithography is disclosed. The method includes: forming a thin film transistor array substrate; forming a color filter substrate; bonding the thin film transistor array substrate and the color filter substrate; and applying a liquid crystal between the thin film transistor array substrate and the color filter substrate, wherein at least one of the forming the thin film transistor array substrate and the forming the color filter substrate includes a pattern forming method using a soft mold. The pattern forming method may be a soft lithography process that includes: contacting a soft mold having a particular pattern with a surface of a buffer layer and applying a constant heat to the soft mold and buffer layer to transfer the particular pattern onto the buffer layer. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266254 | Method of Manufacturing Textile Fabric Article - A method of manufacturing a textile fabric article comprises the steps of: (i) applying an uncured silicone elastomer ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266255 | IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - A method of making an imprint template includes providing a transfer layer on a substrate and providing a layer of imprintable medium on the transfer layer, using a master imprint template to imprint a pattern into the imprintable medium, polymerizing the imprintable medium by exposing it to actinic radiation, then etching the resulting polymer layer, the transfer layer and the substrate such that the imprinted pattern is transferred to the substrate, the substrate thereby becoming an imprint template bearing a pattern which is the inverse of a pattern provided on the master imprint template. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266256 | METHODS FOR PROCESSING SUBSTRATES IN PROCESS SYSTEMS HAVING SHARED RESOURCES - Methods for processing substrates in twin chamber processing systems having first and second process chambers and shared processing resources are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method may include providing a substrate to the first process chamber of the twin chamber processing system, wherein the first process chamber has a first processing volume that is independent from a second processing volume of the second process chamber; providing one or more processing resources from the shared processing resources to only the first processing volume of the first process chamber; and performing a process on the substrate in the first process chamber. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266257 | PLASMA ETCHING METHOD AND PLASMA ETCHING APPARATUS - A plasma etching method uses a plasma etching apparatus including a process chamber, a susceptor, a microwave supplying portion, a gas supplying portion, an evacuation apparatus, a bias electric power supplying portion that supplies alternating bias electric power to the susceptor, and a bias electric power control portion that controls the alternating bias electric power, wherein the bias electric power control portion controls the alternating bias electric power so that supplying and disconnecting the alternating bias electric power to the susceptor are alternately repeated to allow a ratio of a time period of supplying the alternating bias electric power with respect to a total time period of supplying the alternating bias electric power and disconnecting the alternating bias electric power to be 0.1 or more and 0.5 or less. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266258 | SELECTIVE EROSION FORMING LIGAMENTS - A device and method for removal of fasteners by Electro-discharge Machining (EDM) such that portions of the fastener, such as a flange, may be separated from other portions of the fastener, such as a shank. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266259 | CONTACT TIP AND DIFFUSER - A contact tip includes a first threaded section and a first non-threaded section. The length of the first non-threaded section is at least a fifth of the length of the first threaded section along a longitudinal axis. The contact tip further includes a first contact surface. A diffuser includes a second non-threaded section and a second threaded section configured to mate with the first threaded section of the contact tip. The diffuser further includes a second contact surface. The first non-threaded section is configured to elongate along the longitudinal axis as the first threaded section is screwed into the second threaded section past a point where the first contact surface and the second contact surface have established contact. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266260 | Welding Electrode With Contoured Face - A method for welding a plurality of aluminum to aluminum welds and a plurality of steel to steel welds using the same welder includes providing a resistance spot welder with a pair of weld electrodes having an electrode face radius of curvature in the range between 20 mm and 40 mm. The series of aluminum to aluminum welds is first made, and then, after completing the aluminum to aluminum welds, the series of steel to steel welds are made. After completing the steel to steel welds the weld electrodes are cleaned by an abrasive to remove any buildup or contamination of aluminum on the electrodes. In the event the electrodes have mushroomed, then dressing of the electrodes is provided and then the abrasive cleaning is performed to restore the surface texture. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266261 | LASER MACHINING DEVICE - A laser machining device which can suppress the aberration of a laser beam converged into an object to be machined is provided. The laser machining device ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266262 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING EMBEDDED MATERIAL WITHIN AN INTERACTION REGION OF A STRUCTURE - A system and method processes a structure comprising embedded material. The system includes a laser adapted to generate light and to irradiate an interaction region of the structure. The system further includes an optical system adapted to receive light from the interaction region and to generate a detection signal indicative of the presence of embedded material in the interaction region. The system further includes a controller operatively coupled to the laser and the optical system. The controller is adapted to receive the detection signal and to be responsive to the detection signal by selectively adjusting the laser. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266263 | LASER LAP WELDING METHOD FOR GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET - Provided is a laser lap welding method for a galvanized steel sheet, comprising the steps of: preparing two steel sheets ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266264 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING GROOVES IN THE SURFACE OF A POLYMER LAYER - A method for the formation of grooves ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266265 | Implant Device and Method for Manufacture - Disclosed are systems, devices and methods for optimizing the manufacture and/or production of patient-specific orthopedic implants. The methods include obtaining image data of a patient, selecting a blank implant to be optimized for the patient, and modifying the blank implant utilizing techniques disclosed herein to alter specific features of the implant to conform to the patient's anatomy. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266266 | LASER PROCESSING MACHINE - A laser processing machine is provided which includes a chuck table adapted to hold a workpiece; and a laser beam irradiation unit for emitting a laser beam to the workpiece held by the chuck table. The laser beam irradiation unit includes a single laser beam oscillating unit for emitting a laser beam; a beam splitter which splits the laser beam emitted from the laser beam oscillating unit into a first laser beam propagating along a first path and a second laser beam propagating along a second path; a first condenser which condenses the first laser beam; and a second condenser which condenses the second laser beam. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266267 | OVERLAPPING METHOD OF A WELDING GROOVE, A TWIN WIRE WELDING METHOD AND A SYSTEM THEREOF - The invention provides an overlapping method of welding groove, a twin wire welding method and a system thereof. The twin wire welding method comprises the steps of: setting a tracking angle range of a tracking sensor according to a groove angle, wherein the tracking angle range comprises the groove angle which is an angle of a welding groove by overlapping an upper profile and a lower profile; setting a welding angle of a welding torch according to the groove angle, wherein the welding torch comprises a first welding wire and a second welding wire, the first welding wire is connected to voltage used for root penetrating, and the second welding wire is connected to voltage used for surface filling; controlling the welding torch not to open an arc, and verifying whether the welding angle is correct along the welding groove under the guidance of the tracking sensor; controlling the welding torch to open the arc and welding along the welding track of the welding groove according to the verified welding angle if so. The technical scheme of the invention overcomes the technical defects of inconvenient welding by the welding torch caused by the fact that the welding angle of the welding groove is appropriately a right angle or an acute angle in the prior art. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266268 | IN SITU ADJUSTMENT OF IMPLANTABLE COMPONENTS CONNECTED BY AN IMPLANTABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - A method for in situ electrical connection of implantable components. A first implantable component is electrically coupled to a first connector half, and a second implantable component is electrically coupled to a second connector half. The method comprises mating the first and second connector halves with one another; and forming at least one readily severable unitary contact between the first and second connector halves. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266269 | COMMON TOOL CENTER POINT CONSUMABLES - A consumable is configured to operate in a robotic welding torch. The robotic welding torch includes a torch body and a tube. The tube has an elongated body extending from a supply end to a discharge end. The tube is operably connected substantially at the supply end to the torch body. The tube is configured to operably connect at the discharge end to a first set of consumables in a first configuration and to a second set of consumables in a second configuration. The first set of consumables has a first amperage capacity and the second set of consumables has a second amperage capacity substantially larger than the first amperage capacity. The tool center point of the robotic welding torch is substantially constant between the first configuration and the second configuration. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266270 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM IN A MOTOVEHICLE - In a method for operating an hydraulic brake system in a vehicle, which has at least two electrically actuable hydraulic valves, the hydraulic valves are energized at a different current intensity at least intermittently in order to heat the hydraulic fluid during a heating period. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266271 | OVEN WITH LOW-TEMPERATURE SELF-CLEANING MODE - An oven having one or more low-temperature self-cleaning modes has an interior cavity and at least two heating elements in the interior cavity. A sump is formed in the bottom wall of the cavity. The oven has an electronic control unit, which activates and deactivates the heating elements during operation of the low-temperature self-cleaning mode. The electronic control unit may disable an oven door lock during a low-temperature self-cleaning mode. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266272 | Steam Generator System - A steam generator system for rapidly creating steam by a direct conversion of electrical energy to heat in ionic, water molecules. The system generally includes a supply of water having an ionic content to be received by a heating tank for contacting current-carrying electrodes to produce steam in a continuous, intermittent, or a determinant amount, via a control system. Also possibly included are a water reservoir, filter, pump, check valve, and various optional embodiments of the heating tank. The present invention also permits for controlling the supplied current input to the electrodes by the combination of ionic content added to the water, water level as controlled by the pump, and a phase angle controller and current sensor of an electrical circuit. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266273 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ELECTRIC COOKER - A multi-functional electric cooker comprises a heating boiler body ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266274 | QUARTZ ENCAPSULATED HEATER ASSEMBLY - The current invention relates to a semiconductor wafer heater assembly having a frosted clear quartz material for the wafer susceptor ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266275 | TRANSPARENT OBJECT WITH A LOCALLY LIMITED, STRUCTURED, ELECTRICALLY HEATABLE, TRANSPARENT AREA, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF AND USE THEREOF - A transparent object comprising a transparent, electrically insulating substrate with an electrically conducting transparent coating is described. The transparent coating comprises at least one localized, structured, electrically heatable, transparent area. Methods to manufacture such transparent object are also described. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266276 | Heating Cable - A heating cable includes a bus wire structure that includes a plurality of bus wires. An insulation layer is provided to insulate the plurality of bus wires. A plurality of node areas exposes portions of the bus wires from the insulation. A heating element is wrapped around the bus wire structure in a helical manner. The heating element includes an insulating core and one or more resistance wires wrapped around the core in a helical manner. The heating element is electrically coupled to the nodes of the bus wire structure at the plurality of node areas. The insulating core may be made of a folded-over tape made of a cloth material, such as glass cloth. Pluralities of redundant paths in between two nodes are provided to allow for current to flow in a zone if one of the redundant paths is broken. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266277 | DUAL-ACCESS ELECTRICAL BOX - A dual-access electrical box includes a duct having a longitudinal axis, a sidewall, a first end, and a second end. At least one first aperture is disposed through the sidewall and a plurality of second apertures is disposed through the sidewall. Each of the first apertures is generally smaller than each of the second apertures and a removable plug is disposed in at least one of the second apertures. The dual-access electrical box can be attached to a cover plate or an electrical device thereby enclosing the electric cables that course through or are attached therein. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266278 | DEVICE WITH CHASSIS - A device includes a chassis. The chassis includes a bottom, and a top, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The bottom connects with the first and second sidewall flanges. The second sidewall connects with the top and the bottom. The top flange is spaced from the second sidewall flanges. A bottom flange is located on the bottom. A top flange is located on the top. A first sidewall flange is located on the first sidewall. A second sidewall flange is located on the second sidewall. A plurality of first locking holes and a plurality of locking openings is defined in the first sidewall flange. A plurality of second locking holes and a plurality of recess portions is located in the second sidewall flange. At least one of each first locking hole, each second locking hole, each recess portion is configured to secure a bezel. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266279 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR A COLLECTOR OF SOLID REMAINS SWIVELING AT THE END OF A MOBILE ARM IN PARTICULAR FASTENING DEVICE FOR ARTICULATED BUCKETS OF A CRUST SHOVEL - Fastening device designed to fasten a collecting container comprising:
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20110266280 | COVER - A cover and method of covering a sterilizable medical container are described. The cover is used to cover a sterilizable medical container wrapped in at least one sheet of a wrapping material. The cover has a body including an upper member configured to hold the wrapping material against an upper portion of the container and a lower member configured to hold the wrapping material against a lower portion of the container. The body can be assembled about the wrapped container to hold the wrapping material about the container. At least one handle extends from the body which can be held by a user to move the covered wrapped container. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266281 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER LID WITH MOUTH OPENING AND SEPARATE PUSH IN VENT - A container lid includes a conventional main or pour opening and a vent opening spaced from the main opening. A vent score defines the shape of the vent opening, and a vent panel covers the vent opening. The vent panel has a raised convex shape. The lower surface of the tab handle includes a protruding portion, seen as a concave shaped element when viewed from above the container lid. The protruding portion of the tab handle can be aligned with the vent panel so application of a downward force on the tab handle transfers force to the vent panel and breaks the vent score. The shapes of the vent panel and concave element of the tab handle can be adjusted for selective and controlled force transfer to create the vent opening. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266282 | WEATHER-PROOF SEALING FOR ENCLOSURE - A method of sealing a first part to a second part of an enclosure. The first part is a metal extrusion having a channel-shaped cross-section and the second part is a light-transmissive plate, together forming the enclosure. An electrical light source located in the enclosure shines light through the light-transmissive plate. The sealing method includes placing an elongate seal member into a groove of a first part of the enclosure, extending along the groove, and inserting an edge of a second part of the enclosure into the groove of the first part. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266283 | Storage System - In one aspect, a storage system is disclosed. The storage system may include a base having a lower or accessory portion and an upper portion, wherein the lower portion has at least one lower projection extending outward from a front surface and wherein the upper portion has at least two upper projections extending outward from the front surface and spaced from the lower projection. The system may also include at least one accessory configured to engage the lower portion. The system further may include at least one shelf or cover configured to engage the two upper projections. In a further aspect, another storage system is disclosed, wherein the storage system may include a base having an upper ledge portion, wherein a portion of the upper ledge portion is spaced a predetermined distance from a wall. The base further may include a lower portion and an accessory portion between the upper ledge portion and the lower portion. The system further may include at least one accessory configured to engage the accessory portion. The system also may include at least one shelf or cover configured to couple to the base. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266284 | LIDDED CONTAINER - The invention relates to a lidded container for storing and transporting in particular hazardous liquid fill goods, including an outer container body, an upper container lid and an inserted thin-walled inliner. The container lid has at least one filling and emptying opening that can be closed in a gas and liquid tight manner and that, for example, can be attached by means of a U-shaped tension ring closure or without tension ring as a snap cover by means of snap closure or a screw cap by means of screw closure on the upper container opening of the container body on a correspondingly designed flange edge. The thin-walled inliner ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266285 | CARD BOARD BUCKET - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique bucket. Another embodiment is a unique kit for forming a bucket. Yet another embodiment is a method for forming a bucket. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for containers such as buckets. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266286 | Afterflow Reservoir for a Hydraulic Actuating Device and Hydraulic Actuating Device - In order to provide an afterflow reservoir for a hydraulic actuating device, in particular for a clutch or brake actuating device of motor vehicles, comprising an outlet which can be connected to an actuating cylinder, a container body rising above the outlet and having a storage chamber provided in it for holding hydraulic fluid as well as an air chamber located above a fluid level limiting the storage chamber, with which any intake of air bubbles into the actuating cylinder can be reduced, if not avoided, it is suggested that a separating unit extending at a distance from the fluid level be arranged in the storage chamber, this separating unit dividing the storage chamber into an intake chamber bordering on the outlet and a reserve chamber located between the separating unit and the fluid level, and that hydraulic fluid be able to enter the intake chamber from the reserve chamber through at least one connection between the reserve chamber and the intake chamber. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266287 | Temperature Controlled Liquid Dispenser, Containers Therefore, and Bag-In-Box Container Construction - A dispenser for relative rapid cooling or heating of the contents of a liquid storage container provides a receptacle for receiving the liquid storage container therein and positioning a thermal transfer portion of the liquid storage container in thermal conductive relationship with a thermal conduction pad associated with the receptacle. Thermal energy is effectively and efficiently transferred from the thermal conduction pad to the liquid in the liquid storage container. The thermal conduction pad is controlled to provide and maintain the desired temperature to the liquid. The liquid is dispensed directly from the container. Various types of containers can be used in the dispenser, with a special bag-in-box container having a inner container and outer box with thermal conduction windows in the box to provide good heat transfer between the thermal conduction pads and the inner container constituting an aspect of the invention. A special rigid container can also be used. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266288 | ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator has a refrigerating chamber ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266289 | LINED STORAGE TANK - The storage tank of the present invention is a two part tank. The exterior or outer container of the storage tank is made of metal, either ferrous or non-ferrous materials, such as for example, aluminum, steel, etc. The interior of the outer container of the storage tank is lined or coated with a plastic material, such as for example, polyethylene, high density polyethylene, cross-linked polyethylene, etc. Retention members protrude from the interior of the outer container to retain the plastic liner within the storage tank. Fixtures are also provided to allow for the connection of attachments to the storage tank. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266290 | REINFORCING MEMBER AND AN ARTICLE, SUCH AS A PRESSURE VESSEL CONTAINING THEREOF - The invention relates to a reinforcing liner comprising load-bearing yarns of a first type characterized in that the liner further comprises load-bearing yarns of a second type having a creep rate {acute over (ε)} | 2011-11-03 |
20110266291 | PROTECTIVE COVER - A protective cover is provided, including a cover base and a protective lid. The protective lid and the cover base form a housing space to accommodate the electronic device. The electronic device is held and fastened to the cover base. The cover base and the protective lid are engaged by at least a buckle element. The buckle element can be repeatedly used to plug or unplug so that the protective lid and the cover base and be engaged or disengaged for different purposes. The electronic device can be fastened by cover base and covered underneath the protective lid to avoid direct abrasion or impact. The protective lid can be disengaged from the cover base to facilitate convenient use. In addition, the back of the cover base can be coupled to a support plate to allow the standing of the protective cover in horizontal or vertical modes. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266292 | WORK BASKET - Embodiments provide a work basket having an open cargo well for carrying a load, the work basket including a substantially rectangular bottom wall panel forming a floor of rectangular shape, a set of four sidewall panels cooperating with the bottom wall panel to define the cargo well, the sidewall panels being joined along pairs of aligned abutting edges by respective full penetration weld seams. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266293 | Deformable Container With Hoop Rings - Method and system for handling a plurality of hot-filled and capped containers having temporary deformations or distortions caused by vacuums induced in the containers. For each container, temporary deformations are confined or directed to a particular portion of the container. Annular hoop rings can be provided to confine the temporary deformations to a smooth sidewall portion of the container between the annular hoop rings. Alternatively, one or more supplemental vacuum panels can be provided to confine or direct the temporary deformation thereto. The annular hoop rings and the one or more supplemental vacuum panels can provide for substantially stable touch points for the container. The containers are conveyed with temporary deformations such that substantially stable contact points of each container are in contact with corresponding substantially stable contact points of other containers. After the conveying, a moveable element in a bottom end of each container is activated substantially permanently to remove the vacuum in the container. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266294 | DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE LID - Embodiments of the invention are directed to disposable beverage lids which may be used in conjunction with beverage containers. In one embodiment, a disposable beverage lid is generally circular and configured to removeably couple to a beverage container. The lid may include an elevated rim in-set and about the periphery thereof with a dome within a recess defined by the elevated rim. A plurality of apertures may be located within a channel defined by an inner wall of the elevated rim and an outer periphery of the dome. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266295 | SIPPY CUP LID FOR A BEVERAGE CAN - A removable sippy cup lid configured to be placed securely onto an opened beverage can. The removable sippy cup lid includes a drinking spout shaped to correspond to the cavity opening in the beverage can lid. Furthermore, the sippy cup lid includes a groove about its edge sized to receive and snap over a circular outer rim of the beverage can lid to form a seal. The groove includes an arc shaped channel cross section that bends inward leaving an opening at a distal end, where the opening covers the beverage can rim. A width of the opening is less than a thickness of the beverage can rim in a resting position. The groove is made out of flexible material such that the width of the opening widens to the thickness of the beverage can rim as pressure is applied to the sippy cup lid to snap over the rim. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266296 | Automated Cover - The disclosure describes a novel collection bin for a waste collection vehicle. The collection bin includes an automated cover system. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266297 | AIRTIGHT COMPACT - An airtight compact that contains a volatile product until a time of use. The airtight compact includes a translucent and fragile pot partially encased by a base assembly, which has a rotatable lid assembly pivotably coupled to the base assembly. The rotatable lid assembly comprising a liner over-molded to an inner lid that directly seals to a rim of the fragile pot partially encased by the base. The fragile pot may be formed of a translucent glass, which is protected by the base and the rotatable lid assemblies. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266298 | DISPENSING LID INTENDED, IN PARTICULAR, FOR USE WITH FOOD-DISPENSING CONTAINERS - The invention comprises a frame ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266299 | WIPE DISPENSER AND COLLECTOR UNIT - Wipe dispenser and collector unit particularly for use in gents' toilets, with a storage cabinet ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266300 | Vending Apparatus - A vending machine for vending articles comprises a rotatable dispensing drum with a wall comprising at least one recess sized to receive an article, and a mechanism for rotating the dispensing drum about a rotational cycle. A plurality of magazines are provided for containing the articles in a stack, each magazine being in communication with the dispensing drum such that a proximate article in the magazine contacts the dispensing drum. The wall of the dispensing drum blocking the delivery of an article until an empty recess comes into alignment with the article during rotation of the dispensing drum. The article in the recess is dispensed from the recess as the dispensing drum is rotated further along its rotational cycle. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266301 | STORAGE CABINET FOR STORING FLAT BATCHES OF MALE HYGIENIC WIPES - Storage cabinet for the storage of flat batches of male hygienic wipes, consisting of a potentially wall-mounted stationary component with a vertical rear plate and a rotating front panel and an accessible storage space between the two, with a central bottom aperture for dispensing the wipes one at a time, wherein the stationary component ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266302 | BEVERAGE AND DESSERT DISPENSER WITH FLOW CONTROL VALVE - A beverage and dessert dispenser for making beverages or frozen desserts includes an auger driven to rotate and a cone displaceable with respect to the auger such that at least a portion of the auger may be positioned inside the cone for mixing ingredients. A flow control valve, connected to a bottom, exit, end of the cone, includes a housing and a gate operatively connected thereto. The gate is linearly translatable with respect to the housing along a fore-aft axis between closed and open positions of the flow control valve. The flow control valve seals the bottom opening of the cone when in the closed position, and permits fluid flow through the bottom opening of the cone when in the open position. The beverage and dessert dispenser is actuatable between a blending state, where the auger rotates, and a non-blending state, where the auger does not rotate. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266303 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DRIP IRRIGATION - Systems and methods for injecting materials into soil within a predetermined geographical area are described. One or more tanks store chemicals and a mixing chamber in an injector mixes measured quantities of the chemicals. The mixture is introduced to a stream of water and thence to the soil. A controller monitors the flow of chemicals and the stream of water and causes the injector to release discrete predetermined amounts of the chemical mixture into the soil at a sequence of injection points. The controller can provide a pulsed signal to control the volume and rate of delivery of water. The controller may operate according to a treatment plan. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266304 | ADAPTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR REAGENT DISTRIBUTION CONTROL IN SCR REACTORS - A method for controlling dosage of a reagent in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system includes the step of providing the system with a plurality of reagent injection nozzles, each nozzle being configured and adapted to be independently calibrated during an SCR reaction when the system is in operation. The method further includes determining an influence coefficient for each injection nozzle for a catalyst independently of the other injection nozzles, and optimizing the flow of reagent from each injection nozzle to minimize a sum of deviation across a surface of the catalyst. A system performs selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and a machine readable medium contains program instructions to controlling dosage of a reagent in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266305 | METER FOR A DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING A FLUID OR POWDER PRODUCT - A dose counter for counting the number of doses of fluid or powder that have been dispensed or that remain to be dispensed from a fluid dispenser device, said counter including a first rotary counter element ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266306 | METER FOR A DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING A FLUID OR POWDER PRODUCT - A dose counter ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266307 | Foamable Industrial Strength Hand Cleanser - A foamable industrial strength cleansing composition is disclosed. The cleansing composition includes a cleaning solvent, such as d-limonene in conjunction with a mixture of surfactants. The surfactants include foaming agents and emulsifiers. When mixed with air, the cleansing composition forms a foam that may be used to clean dirt, grease and grime from the hands of a user. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266308 | Dispenser System For Liquid Crystal Display Panel And Method Of Using The Same - A dispenser system for a liquid crystal display panel includes a table to overturn a substrate having at least one image display part on a first surface of the overturned substrate, and at least one syringe system to supply sealant onto a first surface of the overturned substrate to form a seal pattern along outer edges of the image display part on the first surface of the overturned substrate, wherein the at least one syringe system moves along horizontal directions. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266309 | AEROSOL SPRAYER - A pressurized aerosol sprayer and method of making a pressurized aerosol sprayer are disclosed. In one embodiment the aerosol sprayer includes an aerosol sprayer actuator attached to an aerosol container, wherein the sprayer actuator includes an actuator housing, a trigger piece having a trigger and operatively associated with the actuator housing to activate the release of fluid from the container, a nozzle in fluid communication with the container, and a trigger loop encircling the trigger. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266310 | AEROSOL SPRAYER - A pressurized aerosol sprayer and method of making, a pressurized aerosol sprayer are disclosed. In one embodiment the aerosol sprayer includes an aerosol sprayer actuator attached to an aerosol container, wherein the sprayer actuator includes an actuator housing, a trigger piece having a trigger and operatively associated with the actuator housing to activate the release of fluid from the container, a nozzle in fluid communication with the container, and a trigger loop encircling the trigger. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266311 | CONTAINER WITH MEANS FOR METERING A DOSE OF A PREDETERMINED SIZE - The present invention relates to a container for dosing a free-flowing solid material like granulated solid by pouring. In particular the present invention relates to a container which when a user performs a pouring movement doses a measured dose of a predetermined size. The container ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266312 | Stopper With an Obstructor for a Can and Method for the Production of Said Stopper - The invention relates to a stopper, provided with an obstructor for a can. Said stopper comprises a cap provided with a central opening and an annular skirt, and an annular shaft extending around the opening, in addition to a capsule which is detachably fixed, by means of a tear element, to a free edge of the shaft opposite the opening. The tear element joining the shaft to the capsule is placed in an entrance area at an angle in the free edge of the shaft. At least one sealing lip is disposed on the inner surface of the shaft, and the cap, skirt and capsule of the stopper are moulded in a single piece without any welding or the addition of another component or detachable part. The invention also relates to a method for the production of said stopper by offset injection in a region which is outside the cap. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266313 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE GRIP - A handheld electronic device grip is provided. The handheld electronic device grip includes a loop and a mounting structure. The loop is configured to receive at least one finger of a user, and the mounting structure configured to attach the loop to at least one of a handheld electronic device and a handheld electronic device case. The mounting structure is also configured to orient the loop so that a central axis of an opening of the loop is generally transverse to a longitudinal direction of the handheld electronic device or the handheld electronic device case. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266314 | HIGH-PERFORMANCE PORTABLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND METHODS - A high-performance portable electronic system and its methods, involving portable electronic device and a compartment member for accommodating the portable electronic device, wherein the compartment member is removably installable into a sport element selected from a group consisting essentially of a sporting good and a sport garment, the sporting element having a surface, wherein the portable electronic device is removably installable in the compartment member, and wherein the portable electronic device and the compartment member, together, are contiguous with the surface. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266315 | Portable Gum Container - There is disclosed a portable gum container, comprising a body. The body has a chewing gum holder, a sheet material dispenser, and a waste receptacle. The chewing gum holder is for holding chewing gum. The sheet material dispenser is for dispensing sheet material sized and shaped for wrapping about a piece of spent chewing gum. The waste receptacle is sized and shaped to contain the wrapped spent piece of chewing gum. Also disclosed is a portable gum container, comprising a body having a chewing gum holder, a waste receptacle and at least one piece of sheet material associated with the body for wrapping about a piece of spent chewing gum. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266316 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE GRIP - A handheld electronic device grip is provided. The handheld electronic device grip includes a mounting structure and a strap with first and second surfaces configured to engage each other and form a loop. The loop is configured to receive at least one finger of a user, and the mounting structure configured to attach the loop to at least one of a handheld electronic device and a handheld electronic device case. The mounting structure can be configured to orient the loop so that a central axis of an opening of the loop is generally transverse to a longitudinal direction of the handheld electronic device or the handheld electronic device case. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266317 | Holster Assembly and Related Methods - Holster assembly has elongated retainer body having elongated axis and including spaced sidewalls to accommodate weapon upper portion therebetween, and connecting wall bridging the spaced sidewalls, retaining arms each having retaining arm first end engagable with recessed weapon area in the weapon upper portion, and a second end, the retaining arms being pivotally mounted to the retainer body between each retaining arm ends, and elongated operating lever extending parallel to the axis and having operating lever first end, adapted for manipulation by user, and operating lever second end, the operating lever being pivotally mounted to and between the sidewalls of the retainer body between the operating lever ends and operable to selectively position the operating lever second end to impede and allow pivoting of the retaining arms. Cowling adjacent lever first end to protect the upper end of the weapon and several safety features are shown. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266318 | Carrying Device for Heavy Objects - A carrying device for objects is provided, comprising a frame, preferably constructed from aluminum bar stock, having a first end and a second end. Each of the first and second ends includes an end handle. One or more straps are removably attached to one or more strap mounts positioned on the frame. The strap mounts may comprise a clamp mounted on the frame, wherein the position of the strap can be adjusted. A number of strap slots are also formed into the frame to allow the straps to be suspended from the frame for carrying a heavy or bulky object. The straps can be mounted on the strap mounts and adjusted in length to suit the weight and shape of the objects. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266319 | Device for fastening a pacifier to the clothing of a child - A device for the fastening of a pacifier to the clothing of a child with
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20110266320 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR CHILD'S BICYCLE SEAT - A bicycle includes a frame with at the front end a head tube, a fork having at its upper end a steering tube extending upwardly through the head tube, and a stem attached to the handlebars. The stem has a clamp portion clamped around the steering tube. One or more spacer rings or bushings are arranged around the steering tube between the upper end of the head tube and the stem clamp portion. A mounting assembly for mounting a child seat on the bicycle is mounted around the steering tube. The mounting assembly includes a support body and a clamping element to attach the support body to the steering tube. The clamping element is coupled to the support body and is clamped around the steering tube and arranged between two of said spacer rings or between the head tube and a spacer ring. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266321 | Holding device for bicycles accessories - A holding device for bicycles accessories contains a base including a locking structure disposed on one end thereof to hold a bicycle accessory, a clamping structure arranged on another end thereof to clamp a frame or a handle of the bicycle, and a support mounted on a bottom end thereof. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266322 | SPORTS RACK AND METHOD - The invention is directed to a sports rack or support system that has a pair of mounting posts adapted to be received in the stake holes of a pickup truck. A frame is supported by mounting posts. The frame includes a pair of laterally extending supports adapted to be positioned above the side rails and behind the cab when the mounting posts are in the stake holes. In one embodiment, the frame includes a first and a second frame elements. The frame elements have an arm that extends out along the side rail of the pickup truck. The laterally extending supports extend perpendicularly from the arms into the bed of the pickup truck. The laterally extending supports may be adjustable in length. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266323 | Wearable Material Handling System - An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a person includes an exoskeleton trunk and leg supports adapted to contact the ground. Hip torque generators extend between the exoskeleton trunk and respective leg supports. A load holding mechanism is rotatably coupled to the exoskeleton trunk, preferably via over-shoulder members configured to support a load in front of the person. In use, hip torque generators create torque between the exoskeleton trunk and respective leg supports in the stance phase, wherein at least one torque generator is configured to create a first torque between the exoskeleton trunk and one of the first and second leg supports in the stance phase opposing a second torque generated on the exoskeleton by a weight of the load. Load bearing sensors may be utilized to determine the torque generated by the load and communicate with a controller to control power to the torque generators. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266324 | Foldable seat cushion and lumbar suport - A single sheet waterproof seat cushion is worn around the waist to display a first logo and provide a soft waterproof seat cushion whenever the wearer sits down. The cushion may be folded in half to display a second logo and ease walking with the cushion and it may be rotated to the front to provide an inside space for hand warming. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266325 | BREAKING APPARATUS AND BREAKING METHOD FOR SUBSTRATE MADE OF BRITTLE MATERIAL - In a breaking operation, a substrate is moved so that a blade can be situated in line with a scribe line, and the blade is lowered to break the substrate. After the breaking, the blade is raised. Then, the substrate is moved along its surface while taking an image of the substrate by using a camera after the breaking. Moreover, the blade is lowered to break the substrate. After the breaking, the blade is raised. Then, the substrate is moved along its surface while performing image processing concurrently. After the movement of the substrate, the position of the substrate is corrected so that the following scribe line to be cut for breaking can be situated immediately below the blade. In this way, the time required for breaking the substrate formed with a multiplicity of scribe lines into pieces can be shortened. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266326 | CUTTING DEVICE FOR CUTTING GRAPHENE AND A METHOD FOR CUTTING GRAPHENE USING A CUTTING DEVICE - The invention relates to a cutting device for cutting graphene, with a receptacle ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266327 | TRIGGER VALVE CONTROLLING DEVICE FOR PNEUMATIC NAIL GUN - A trigger valve controlling device for a pneumatic nail gun includes a main air passageway, a valve sleeve and a main air valve opening. The valve sleeve separates the main air passageway into a front passageway, a middle chamber and a rear passageway. After hitting nails, a high pressure air in the trigger valve controlling device is capable of driving a hitting bar of the pneumatic nail gun to move upward to reset. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266328 | SURGICAL STAPLER WITH FIRING LOCK MECHANISM - A surgical stapler is provided that maintains the jaws of the stapler in an open position and prevents firing of staples when a cartridge is not loaded in one of the jaws. Distinct positioning and sequencing of the jaws, capture pin and firing of the staples are provided by a latch mechanism. Such locking and latching mechanisms ensure proper operation of the stapler. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266329 | BONDING DEVICE, ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER, AND BONDING METHOD - A bonding device, particularly for producing bond connections between electrical conductors made of wire material or strip material and contact points of substrates such as electrical circuits, wherein the bonding device comprises a bonding head ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110266330 | FILLER ROTATED FRICTION STIR WELDING - A friction stir welding method including: feeding a filler material through a first passage in a friction stir weld tool and into a substrate during friction stir welding of the substrate; and rotating the filler material with respect to the substrate while feeding the filler material. In this method, heat generated by rotational frictional contact of the filler material contributes to plasticization of the filler material. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266331 | CUTTING BLADE FOR A WIRE BONDING SYSTEM - A cutting blade for a wire bonding system is provided. The cutting blade comprises a body portion having an end portion. The end portion includes a blade tip configured to penetrate into a conductive material The end portion further includes a stepped portion proximate the blade tip that is configured to limit penetration of the blade tip during use thereof. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266332 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BICYCLE RIM - A method for manufacturing a bicycle rim includes the following steps. A first bar of material and a second bar of material are formed by extrusion. The first bar and the second bar are respectively made into an arched section of material (unfinished external ring, unfinished internal ring) and cut. Excessive portions of the unfinished external and internal rings are cut from by trimming. The unfinished external and internal rings are assembled and interconnected to each other. The assembled unfinished external and internal rings are laterally pressed to promote a connection between the unfinished external and internal rings. The ends of the unfinished external ring are welded and connected to each other, and the ends of the unfinished internal ring are welded and connected to each other to from a rim structure. Any roughness of the rim structure is ground and the bicycle rim is finished. | 2011-11-03 |
20110266333 | FUSION WELDING METHOD FOR CONNECTING THIN-WALLED CASINGS - The method for connecting thin-walled casings by fusion welding comprises the following: preparation of the end faces to be connected of the casings, abutting arrangement on centring devices and common melting of the end faces to be connected while an arrangement gap sufficient for carrying out the welding is temporarily maintained between the surfaces lying against one another of the end faces. On each of the casings to be connected, deforming of the micro-projections on the surface to be welded of the end faces is carried out by plastic deformation along with upsetting of the material. On the end face, the metal to be deformed is moved to the side of the inner surface of the casing and an inner, annular bead strip is formed thereupon. The casings to be connected are arranged in a device that carries out centring with respect to the outer diameter. Then, initially at the circumference in the plane of the connection, spot welding thereof is carried out. Subsequently, main welding is carried out right through, thereby forming a fusion zone of a width between 4 d and 6 d, where d is the thickness of the wall of the casing to be welded in mm, and the heat removal in the parts to be welded begins at a distance that does not exceed 8 d from the centre line of the connection. | 2011-11-03 |