45th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110275420 | 4-in-1 Box Integrating Paperweight, Name Card, Mobile Phone and Charger - A 4-in-1 box integrating paperweight, name card, mobile phone and charger, which is mainly provided with a box body; the box body is provided with a replaceable echelonment baffle that is used to separate it into a semi-open first/second holding space and a confined space; the first and second holding spaces are used to accommodate personal belongings, such as: notepaper, name card and mobile phone, individually or simultaneously; the open end of the first holding space is provided with a curved opening for easier extraction; the confined space is fitted with an IC circuit board and connected with AC power line; a charger adapter is placed into the second holding space, and can be replaced for real-time charging different mobile phones. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275421 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WITH AN INTEGRATED BATTERY/ANTENNA AND RELATED METHODS - A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing, a cellular transceiver carried by the portable housing, and a battery carried by the portable housing and comprising a pair of electrodes and an electrolyte therebetween. The mobile wireless communications device may further include a wireless communications circuit carried by the portable housing and configured to wirelessly communicate via at least one of the electrodes. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275422 | Method and apparatus for double slider device with tilting display - In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing, a first hinge member, and a second hinge member. The housing includes a first housing section and a second housing section. The first hinge member is connected to the first housing section by a first slide mechanism. The second hinge member includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is connected to the first hinge member. The second portion is connected to the second housing section by a second slide mechanism. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275423 | MOBILE PHONE SLIDE MODULE - The present invention relates to a mobile phone slide module, and more particularly to a mobile phone slide module in which scratches and noise do not occur during the sliding operation of a mobile phone. The mobile phone slide module according to the present invention is installed between a movable plate fixed to an upper body where a display unit is installed and the fixed plate fixed to a lower body where a keypad is mounted, and provides elasticity when the movable plate slides on the fixed plate. The mobile phone slide module comprises a first body of which one end portion is coupled to the fixed plate and allows movement thereof, a second body of which one end portion is coupled to the movable plate and allows movement thereof, and a linear wire spring of which both ends are unrestricted by the first and second bodies and are connected to the first and second bodies through insertion | 2011-11-10 |
20110275424 | PERSONAL HYGIENE SYSTEM - A personal hygiene system is provided herein. One embodiment comprises a personal hygiene device, such as for example an electric toothbrush, having wireless communication circuitry in combination with a computer readable medium containing processor executable instructions for causing a multimedia device that was previously unassociated with the personal hygiene device to communicate with the personal hygiene device, to receive data from the personal hygiene device related to the use of the personal hygiene device and for causing the multimedia device to provide an output as a function of the data. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275425 | CONDUCTING A JACKPOT RACE EVENT - A system for wagering on a jackpot race event, comprises a memory and a processor. The memory stores a qualifying bet associated with a customer and comprising a first bet component and a second bet component. The first bet component is associated with a first qualifying race event and comprises a first bet amount. The second bet component is associated with a second qualifying race event and comprises a second bet amount. The processor identifies the outcome of the first and second bet components. If both the first bet component and the second bet components are winning bets, the processor allocates to the customer a particular number of jackpot bets for a jackpot race event. The particular number of jackpot bets is based at least in part upon the first bet amount and the second bet amount. The first bet amount is allocated to a common pari-mutuel pool for the first qualifying race event. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275426 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING GAMING EVENTS - A system may include data stores and a gaming information provider. The data stores may be operable to store first, second and third monetary values received from an input interface operable by a host at an event location. The first monetary value may include a value of game chips purchased by a player. The second monetary value may include a value of game chips collected by the host. The third monetary value may include a payout to the player based on a value of game chips redeemed by the player. The gaming information provider may be embodied as computer executable instructions on a computing device. The gaming information provider may be configured to receive the first, second and third monetary values from the data stores and may be operable to determine a proceeds-value based on the first, second and third monetary values and generate an accounting report including the proceeds-value. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275427 | Gaming Systems, Gaming Devices and Methods Providing Time Based Game Sessions With Changing Values - Various embodiments of the present disclosure are generally directed to gaming systems, gaming devices and methods that provide time based game sessions that each include a plurality of wagering events, wherein if one of the plurality of wagering events results in or is associated with a designated change outcome, a value associated with an element or function in the game session (such as a value associated with an outcome, a time value, or a wager amount) changes (such as by increasing) for a remaining portion of the game session (such as the rest of the gaming session). | 2011-11-10 |
20110275428 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A PLAYER'S PICTURE AS A SYMBOL OR DAUBER ON A SLOT GAME OR GAMING MACHINE BEING PLAYED INSTANTANEOUSLY - Generally described, the present application relates to gambling, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that provides a more personal appeal so that a player's interest is kept. In one illustrative embodiment, the gaming machine can include a camera for taking a picture of a player that is at or proximate the gaming machine. The gaming machine can store the picture as an art file. When played, a gaming presentation can locate the art file and display the player's picture within a game on the gaming machine. The player's picture can replace one of many symbols within the game. The picture can also be placed on playing chips or the background of the game. In slot machines, the reels can include the player's picture uploaded from the art file. The player's picture can also be a daub on a bingo game or a face on a playing card. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275429 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF GAMING - An example method of providing a multi-stage game on a gaming machine includes, in a first stage: displaying a plurality of selectable objects on a display screen, each selectable object being associated with a symbol randomly selected from a symbol set; selecting two or more of the plurality of selectable objects to reveal the symbols associated with the selected objects and evaluating the revealed symbols to determine a first outcome; and in response to determining that the first outcome meets a continuation criterion, initiating a second stage including: selecting at least one further selectable object displayed on the display screen to reveal a corresponding number of further associated symbols and evaluating the further associated symbols to determine a second outcome; and in response to determining that second determined outcome meets a first prize winning criterion awarding a first prize, otherwise awarding a second prize of lesser value than the first prize. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275430 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING AN EVALUATION OF A PARTIAL SYMBOL COMBINATION - A game to be modified in accordance with the invention involves a first random outcome and a second random outcome that are combined according to game rules to produce a game outcome. The game is administered by receiving a player request for a specific entry, the specific entry replacing one of the random outcomes and being selected from a finite set of possibilities not determined by chance. The requested specific entry affects the probable outcome of the game. The specific entry is combined with the remaining one of the random outcomes according to the game rules to determine the game outcome. According to one embodiment, the specific entry may be a score such as 18 which replaces the player's hand in the game of blackjack. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275431 | ROLE ASSIGNMENT IN MULTIPLAYER GAMES - Dynamic role selection of players for different roles in multiplayer gaming sessions is provided. Users seeking to participate in different roles in the game may request participation in the role. Selection of players for roles is made dynamically by varying a selection component for different sessions of the game. The selection component may be a user's game score over different time periods, and can be rotated for different sessions of the game, so that various levels of players have an opportunity to fill game roles. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275432 | GAME OF CHANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In various embodiments, players may compete in a gaming context. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275433 | SLIDING JACKPOT PROBABILITIES - A game controller operable to control play of a game. The game controller includes a configuration module, a wager determination module and a trigger module. The configuration module configures a secondary event trigger having a hit rate which is fixed over a plurality of games. The wager determination module determines an amount wagered for play of one of the games. The trigger module triggers a secondary game event in which a higher value prize and lower value prize are each eligible to be awarded upon determining the trigger in the game, such that a probability of awarding the higher value prize increases with the amount wagered in the game, while the probability of awarding the lower value prize decreases. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275434 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A PROCESS OF A GAME AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES UTILIZING THE SAME - An electronic device comprises a microphone array, a signal processor and a game controller. The microphone array comprises at least a first microphone unit for capturing at least a first acoustic signal and a second microphone unit for capturing at least a second acoustic signal. The signal processor processes the first and second acoustic signals and obtains at least one characteristic from the first and second acoustic signals. The game controller updates at least one parameter of a game in accordance with the at least one characteristic; thereby controlling a process of the game. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275435 | POLYMORPHIC FIREARM CONTROLLER - A game controller includes a first mock firearm action associated with a first weapon mode and a second mock firearm action associated with a second weapon mode. If first mock firearm action is enabled, it can generate a load command when the first mock firearm action is operated. If second mock firearm action is enabled, it can generate a load command when the second mock firearm action is operated. The game controller includes a mode selector, to enable the first mock firearm action when the game controller is in the first weapon mode and to enable the second mock firearm action when the game controller is in the second weapon mode. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275436 | Hand held controller with pressure controls - A hand held controller includes a controller body, and a control module having a pressure sensitive control, wherein the pressure sensitive control includes a pressing steering control for rotatably control a directional movement of at least one playable object by player's finger and a pressing pedal control for adjustably controlling a speed movement of the playable object by another finger of the player in responsive to a pressure on the pressure sensitive control. Therefore, the hand held controller simulates the real racing techniques to enhance the reality of the video game. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275437 | ADAPTER APPARATUS FOR A HANDHELD CONTROLLER - According to various embodiments of the invention an adapter apparatus is provided that is combinable with a computer or video game controller. In accordance with one embodiment, the adapter apparatus is a controller adapter, comprising: a housing configured to attach to a controller having a controller input, wherein the housing at least partially covers the controller input when the housing is attached to the controller, the housing comprising: a holding mechanism configured to secure the housing to the controller when the housing is attached to the controller; an adapter input disposed on an exterior surface of the housing opposite the controller input; and a translation element positioned between the adapter input and the controller input such that a user input to the adapter input translates to a corresponding user input to the controller input. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275438 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PLAYER INCENTIVES - A system and method is provided for incentivizing players to visit a gambling location. In one aspect, a qualified person is invited to play an electronic game which has a plurality of outcomes, at least one of which is a winning outcome. In one embodiment, the qualified person may be required to redeem the outcome at the gambling location. In another embodiment, the person may be required to redeem the outcome at a redemption location. In another aspect, a method is provided for permitting a person to take one or more actions within a gambling location and in response inviting the person to play an electronic game separate from the games offered in a gambling environment at the gambling location, where the game has a plurality of outcomes, at least one of which is a winning outcome, and if the person obtains a winning outcome, requiring the person to redeem the at least one outcome at the gambling location. In one embodiment, the method includes the acts of qualifying a person, and in response to the act of qualifying the person, performing acts of providing an award to the qualified person and inviting the person to visit a gambling location to redeem the award. A method is provided for incentivizing players to return to a gambling location after a previous visit. One aspect relates to a method for providing additional incentives to a frequent player program member to visit a gambling location such as a casino. In one example, the ease of using the Internet or other remote technologies is combined with advantages of a frequent player program to encourage players to return to the casino. A prize may be revealed in an online game, and the prize may need to be redeemed at the location of the casino. In one example game format, the player may be provided game credits to a player to play one or more online games that reveal prizes. The prizes may include, for example, an amount of non-cashable credit that may be used by the player to play one or more games located at the gambling location, thus encouraging player return. Other prizes, such as, for example, complimentary offers and/or promotional prizes may be awarded that can only be redeemed by the player by returning to the gambling location. Further, another aspect relates to providing special incentives for remote entry of casino affiliation or membership cards. The special incentives may include providing a prize or award to frequent player program members that remotely use his or her membership. In one example, the player is provided an indication of winning an incentive during play of an online game. In another example, the player may be required to obtain the winnings at the casino to encourage players to return to the casino. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275439 | NETWORK GAME SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD OF NETWORK GAME SYSTEM, GAME DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD OF GAME DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - A network game system is provided which can inhibit a user from disconnecting the power supply or communication connection of the user's game device during a competition for the user's own reasons. A condition storage ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110275440 | COMPUTERIZED GAMING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - The present invention discloses a computerized gaming system enabling providing a bonus for a user who plays a game, a method of operating the system and a bonus module to be used in conjunction with the system. The computerized gaming system is configured to be used in a network environment and comprising a gaming server operatively coupled to a billing unit and a storage unit, wherein the system further comprises a bonus module operatively coupled to at least one element of a group comprising the gaming server, the billing unit and the storage unit; at least one element of said group is configured to provide bonus-related data to the bonus module; the bonus module is configured to accommodate one or more predefined and/or configurable rules for bonus calculating and/or bonus award conditions; to obtain data from at least one element of said group, to process the obtained data in accordance with accommodated rules and conditions, and, depending on a processing outcome, to inform the game server and/or the billing unit with regard to a bonus award. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275441 | PORTABLE REAL ESTATE SOCIAL GAME AND INFORMATION SHARING SYSTEM - A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to implement an interactive social gaming environment relating to real estate purchasing. Users (or players) of the system can access valuable Realtor Multiple Listing System (MLS) information as well as additional player-generated information on cities, neighborhoods, and homes for sale. In this manner, information about homes and neighborhoods that is not otherwise available and that is sometimes unfavorable can be made transparent by and for potential home buyers, informed neighbors, real estate agents, and other home owners considering the sale of their home. This creates a new level of transparency of real estate information that benefits all interested parties. Players can also see otherwise unavailable information on the interest level of other players into neighborhoods and homes based on the real-time aggregation and public display of player check-ins. This game utilizes this activity information to assign players as rivals whose activities suggest they have similar neighborhood or home interests. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275442 | NETWORKED COMPUTER GAME SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH SOCIAL NETWORK FUNCTIONS - Systems and methods for providing online games, including various means of providing computer-implemented games using standard and non-standard tokens, and that operate in coordination with an online social network. Examples of standard tokens may include tokens associated with each card of a standard 52 card deck, units in a real-time strategy game, and the like. Non-standard tokens may represent digital tokens with specified attributes and associated digital rights management for use by specified users, such as users purchasing rights to a particular non-standard token. Non-standard tokens may also include tokens with different functionality across a number of different computer-implemented games. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275443 | Gaming machine adjustable into multiple use configurations - A gaming machine has an upper housing or cabinet and a lower housing. Various gaming machine components such as a controller, wager-accepting device, and game display may be associated with the upper housing. The position of the upper housing can be changed or adjusted relative to the lower housing. Different positions of the upper housing relative to the lower housing define different configurations of the gaming machine, such as for sit-down or stand-up use. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275444 | MECHANICAL DEVICE FOR SIMULATING AN ANIMAL RIDE - The present invention is a mechanical ride that simulates riding an actual rodeo bull. simulator, which provides a rider a simulation of an rodeo bull ride. The ride includes a track, a sled to move the ride along the track, and a mechanical body affixed to the sled. The mechanical body includes a plurality of actuators and motors that simulate the bucking, rotating, lunging, pitching, and tilting movement of an actual rodeo bull. The simulated movements are performed at the same time as the ride moving along the track. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275445 | Swing Apparatus and Control System and Method Therefor - A swing apparatus is adapted to receive the installation of a variety of infant holding devices, such as portable infant seats and bassinets. The infant holding device can be desirably installed and removed from the swing apparatus. In certain embodiments, the support frame of the swing apparatus can be provided with a detector adapted to provide information about the installed infant holding device, in particular an identified type thereof. According to this information, the output of a motion drive unit that is operable to swing the infant holding device can be adjusted to set a suitable swing motion. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275446 | WOOD-TYPE GOLF CLUBS WITH TUBING AND WEIGHTS - Wood-type golf clubs as described herein may include: (a) a hosel to receive a golf club shaft; (b) a club head; and (c) a ball striking face. The club head include may include: a plurality of weights, a plurality of tubes, and an exterior cover structure (e.g., an exterior skin) that covers at least a portion of the plurality of weights and at least a portion of the plurality of tubes, and wherein the exterior cover structure defines the shape of the club head. Additionally, the ball striking face may be engaged with at least two of the plurality of weights and/or at least two of the tubes. The plurality of weights may include a first weight, a second weight, a third weight, and a fourth weight that are all engaged with the striking face. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275447 | GOLF ALIGNMENT AND POSTURE TRAINING DEVICE - A golf alignment and posture training device is disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a golf training device for indicating a proper stance, including posture and alignment, of a golfer who is positioned in preparation for hitting a golf ball prior to taking a swing. The device includes a shoulder positioning member for indicating a desired stance of a golfer prior to taking a swing, including a desired position of each of the golfer's shoulders relative to the position and/or the intended trajectory of the ball, and a support structure for positioning the shoulder positioning member in a first position and a second position. In the first position, the desired position of the golfer's shoulders is indicated by contact of the golfer's shoulder area with the shoulder positioning member, and, in the second position, the shoulder positioning member is located away from the first position such that the shoulder positioning member does not interfere with the swing when it is taken. The shoulder positioning member is moveable from the first position to the second position without requiring movement of the golfer's shoulders away from the desired position that was established prior to taking the swing. The device is adjustable to accommodate different sized golfers or different sized clubs used by a golfer. In one embodiment, the position of each shoulder includes the height of the shoulder from the ground, the distance of the shoulder from the support structure, the position of the shoulder relative to the position or intended trajectory of the ball, and/or the position of the shoulder relative to the golfer's feet. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275448 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT SYSTEM - A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head and a fastener. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The fastener retains the shaft sleeve in the hosel. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features are provided that provide discreet orientations between the shaft and club head. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275449 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT FOR A GOLF CLUB - A golf club ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110275450 | Water repellent golf club leather grip and manufacturing method thereof - A golf club grip having an outer leather layer that includes a low water absorption leather and a polymeric protection coat. The low water absorption leather has a static water absorption range from about 30% by weight to 20% by weight after completely immersed in water for one hour and a range from 45% by weight to 35% by weight after completely immersed in water for six hours in the test method according to ASTM D6015. The protection coat is bonded to a grain surface of the low water absorption leather to retard the penetration of water and to protect the leather from damages. The outer leather layer is configured either as a single sheet or as a strip, wrapped and adhered onto a lining sleeve to cover a sleeve body of the lining sleeve to form a water repellent leather grip. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275451 | TEXTURED GOLF CLUB FACE - Golf club heads are described comprising a striking surface that includes a surface profile having at least one peak, at least one valley, and a transition segment between the peak and the valley, wherein the at least one peak, the at least one valley, and the transition segment together define a mean line, and a substantial portion of the transition segment is near to, or on, the mean line. In other embodiments, a golf club head includes a ball-striking surface comprising an asymmetric surface texture. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275452 | IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD OR OTHER BALL STRIKING DEVICE - A ball striking device, such as an iron-type golf club, includes a head that has a face having a ball striking surface defined thereon and an arched top edge, an iron-type golf club body connected to the face, and a hosel connected to the body. The arched top edge of the face includes a crest portion, a first upwardly sloping portion extending from a toe edge of the face to the crest portion, and a second upwardly sloping portion extending from the hosel to the crest portion, such that the distance from the bottom edge of the face to the top edge of the face is greatest at the crest portion. The hosel has a first end connected to the body and a second end located below the crest portion of the face. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275453 | Golf Clubs And Golf Club Heads Including Cellular Structure Metals And Other Materials - Golf club heads include: (a) a body member constructed, at least in part, from cellular structure material; (b) a ball striking face engaged or integrally formed with the body member; and/or (c) a shaft member engaged with the body member. Weight savings realized through the use of lightweight cellular structure materials allows additional weight to be placed at other desired locations in the club head structure. By adjusting and selectively placing weight in the club head structure, the club head's moment of inertia, center of gravity, and/or stability characteristics may be favorably affected and/or the resulting ball flight may be influenced and/or customized to a specific individual golfer, to provide a more controlled, consistent, and/or straight ball flight. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275454 | Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads with Adjustable Center of Gravity and Moment of Inertia Characteristics - Golf clubs, club heads, and club weighting systems may include: (a) a club head body member; and (b) one or more weight members movably engaged with the club head body member so as to move between a first position and a second position to change an overall exterior shape of the club head. This shape change may result in changes to the overall center of gravity, weighting, and/or moment of inertia characteristics of the club head. Alternatively or additionally, the weight member(s) may be removed from the club head body member, reoriented, and/or replaced with a different weight member, e.g., to change the overall exterior shape, center of gravity, weighting, and/or moment of inertia characteristics of the club head. Methods of making and using these clubs, club heads, and weighting systems also are described. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275455 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH CONCAVE INSERT - A hollow golf club head with a concave portion is disclosed and claimed. The club head includes a metallic portion and a light weight portion, which may be formed of plastic, composite, or the like. The concave portion allows the club designer to make a club head having very thin portions while still maintaining the requisite structural integrity. Convex bulges may optionally be provided to house weight inserts to enhance the playing characteristics of the golf club. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275456 | DUAL CORE GOLF BALL HAVING POSITIVE-HARDNESS-GRADIENT THERMOPLASTIC INNER CORE AND SHALLOW NEGATIVE-HARDNESS-GRADIENT OUTER CORE LAYER - A golf ball includes a thermoplastic inner core layer having a geometric center hardness less than a surface hardness to define a “positive hardness gradient.” An outer core layer is disposed about the inner core, the outer core being formed from a thermoset rubber composition and having a surface hardness less than a hardness at a point about 0.5 to 2 mm from an interface between the inner core and the outer core layer to define a shallow “negative hardness gradient.” An inner cover layer is formed over the outer core layer and an outer cover layer is formed over the inner cover layer. The “positive hardness gradient” of the inner core is up to about 10 Shore C and the shallow “negative hardness gradient” of the outer core layer is less than about 10 Shore C. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275457 | ARENA FOR A BALL GAME - An arena, a process for manufacturing an arena and the use of an arena for a team ball game is described herein. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275458 | Batting Skills Development Device - A batting skills development device for use with a bat, the bat generally having a proximal handle portion and a distal barrel portion with a tapered section extending therebetween. The device comprises, in an exemplary embodiment, a weighted sleeve having a tapered inner surface configured for approximating the tapered section of the bat, with a first end of the sleeve having a first inner diameter larger than a second inner diameter of an opposing second end of the sleeve, the first inner diameter being less than or equal to a barrel diameter of the barrel portion. Thus, during use, the sleeve is slipped over the handle portion of the bat and wedged against the tapered section proximal the barrel portion, thereby maintaining a balanced distribution of weight along the bat while allowing the barrel portion to remain substantially unobstructed. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275459 | Tennis Ball Toss and Serve Training Device - An architecture is presented that provides a tennis ball toss and serve training device. The training device comprises a base, a post, a member and a target. Typically, there are castors secured to the base for relatively easy repositioning. The post is preferably comprised of more than one telescoping sections of pipe which connect the member to the base, and a target, such as a tennis ball, can be attached to the member. Ideally, the target is positioned approximately 12-15 inches above a user's racquet when a user's arm is extended in an upward direction. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275460 | Tennis serve traning device - A tennis skill training device having grip emulating a tennis racquet grip sized to be held by a user. The device includes a grip, a single flexible umbilical having a first and second ends, the first end being attached to and emanating from the distal end of the grip, and a weight attached to the second end of the umbilical. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275461 | System and Method for a Removable Wheel Device. - A removable wheel device which slides onto the base of a sports field goal. The wheel device allows one person to move a goal across a field without using excessive force by sliding one wheel device onto the base of each goalpost and using leverage to tilt the goal and push or pull it for a distance. When inserted onto the base of the goal, the wheel device does not require any type of fastening to remain in place, but rather uses its own unique shape to hold onto the goal. In one embodiment the removable wheel device comprises a wheel, a bracket, and a U-shaped sleeve which may slide onto the base of a lacrosse goalpost. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275462 | BALL FOR BALL GAME AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A golf ball including a spherical body, first regions, and second regions. The spherical body includes a core layer and a cover layer made from a synthetic resin covering the core layer. Dimples are formed in a surface of the cover layer. First regions that are electrically conductive are formed on a surface of the spherical body. The first regions are formed on a spherical surface having a center of the spherical body as a center. The first regions are positioned at six vertices of an imaginary regular hexahedron such that the vertices are positioned on the surface of the spherical body and, thus, six of the first regions are formed. The second regions are formed in areas of the surface other than where the first regions are formed. The second regions have a radio wave reflectance lower than that of the first regions. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275463 | GAME BALL - Hollow balls with a hard shell, for example the game ball used in the pickle ball game, are used in various racquet games. One example of such hollow balls is the game ball used in the pickle ball game. These hollow balls break after a period of use or when excessive force is applied to the hollow ball. A game ball is described herein with a first plurality of apertures and a second plurality of apertures. Each of the first plurality of apertures is dimensionally different from each of the second plurality of apertures and inter-configured to reduce damage to the game ball during use thereof. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275464 | BELT TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM - When a driver returns an accelerator pedal, preliminary pressure increase means increases a line pressure to a preliminary pressure increase value according to the speed of return of an accelerator pedal detected by an accelerator pedal return speed sensor, and subsequently when a braking state sensor detects that the speed of depression of a brake pedal is a predetermined value or above, pressure increase when braking means further increases the line pressure from the preliminary pressure increase value to a slip preventing pressure increase value. In this way, since the line pressure is increased to a preliminary pressure increase value when it is predicted that braking will be carried out subsequent to an accelerator pedal return operation, when subsequently there is sudden braking it becomes possible to increase the line pressure to a slip preventing pressure increase value that can prevent an endless belt from slipping with good responsiveness, thereby preventing effectively the endless belt from slipping accompanying sudden braking. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275465 | Tensioning Device - A tensioning device is provided to aid in the maintenance and replacement of a drive member of a drive system. The tensioning device operates to maintain tension in the drive member during prolonged use of the drive system through a biased roller that receives and guides the drive member and adapts continuously to maintain tension as the drive member changes properties through use. The tensioning device further operates to ease the replacement of the drive member by being rotatable against the bias to provide slack within the drive member, such that the drive member may be removed from the belt drive system. The tensioning device includes an arm and a base, with the arm being capable of limited rotation about the base. The arm includes the roller for guiding the drive member and is biased in one direction to maintain tension within the drive member. The arm may be rotated against the bias towards an engaged position wherein the arm is restricted from counter rotation in the direction of the bias. While in (or substantially in) the engaged position, slack is introduced within the drive member such that the drive member may be removed. When a new or refurbished drive member has been replaced to the drive system, a further rotation of the arm disengages the arm from its restriction and is biased back towards a position of tension wherein the roller re-engages with the drive member to ensure tension in the belt drive system. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275466 | HYBRID POWERTRAIN - A hybrid powertrain is provided that includes an engine operatively connected with an input member. The powertrain includes a transmission with first and second electric motor/generators, a differential gear set having multiple members, and selectively engageable torque-transmitting mechanisms. The input member, the output member, the engine and the motor/generators are selectively interconnected through the differential gear set by engagement of the torque-transmitting mechanisms in different combinations. The powertrain provides multiple operating modes between the input member and the output member, including an electric-only operating mode in which the engine is off and both electric motor/generators act as motors to provide torque at the output member. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275467 | DRIVE ASSEMBLY WITH HYDRAULIC ACTUATING MECHANISM - The disclosure relates to a drive assembly for a motor vehicle driven by a plurality of axles. The drive assembly comprises a differential unit, an externally controllable hang-on coupling, an externally controllable locking coupling, a first hydraulic actuating unit, and a second hydraulic actuating unit. The differential unit includes an input part which is rotatably drivable around an axis of rotation A, and two output parts which are drivingly connected to the input part. The two output parts have a differential effect relative to one another. The externally controllable hang-on coupling drivingly connects the differential unit and a driveshaft. The externally controllable locking coupling locks the differential movement between the two output parts of the differential assembly. The first hydraulic actuating unit actuates the hang-on coupling and the second hydraulic actuating unit actuates the locking coupling. The first hydraulic actuating unit, the hang-on coupling, the second hydraulic actuating unit and the locking coupling are arranged coaxially relative to the axis of rotation. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275468 | TRANSFER INCORPORATING WET BRAKE - An object of the present invention is to provide a transfer incorporating a wet brake which, for example, enables a gear shaft for a second gear and a sun gear to be supported by two bearings without inconveniences such as an increase in the axial dimension of the transfer. Accordingly, a brake hub ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110275469 | GEAR TRANSMISSION - A gear transmission comprises an internal gear, an external gear, a first gear, a crankshaft, a two-stage gear and a second gear. The first gear is affixed to an end of the crankshaft, which eccentrically rotates one of the internal gear and the external gear. The two-stage gear comprises a center gear and an outer-toothed ring gear. The center gear meshes with the first gear. The outer-toothed ring gear surrounds the first gear. The second gear meshes with the outer-toothed ring gear and transmits torque from a motor to the two-stage gear. The two-stage gear is configured such that the center gear and the outer-toothed ring gear are each at least partially disposed in a common plane that crosses the rotational axis of the gear transmission. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275470 | AWD VEHICLE WITH DISCONNECT SYSTEM - A vehicle drive train for transferring torque to first and second sets of wheels includes a first driveline adapted to transfer torque to the first set of wheels and a synchronizing clutch. A second driveline is adapted to transfer torque to the second set of wheels and includes a power disconnection device and a friction clutch. A hypoid gearset is positioned within the second driveline in a power path between the synchronizing clutch and the power disconnection device. The friction clutch and the power disconnection device are positioned on opposite sides of the hypoid gearset. The hypoid gearset is selectively disconnected from being driven by the first driveline, the second driveline or the wheels when the synchronizing clutch and the power disconnection device are operated in disconnected, non-torque transferring, modes. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275471 | SWITCHABLE PLANETARY GEAR SET IN A HANDHELD MACHINE TOOL - A switchable planetary gearbox in a hand-held power tool includes multiple planet carriers having associated planet wheels, and is to be displaced between at least two gear ratios, such that the gear ratios are to be engaged via a displaceable switching ring gear. At least three planet carriers having associated planet wheels are provided axially behind one another, such that in a position fixed with respect to the housing, the switching ring gear is rotationally coupled to the planet wheels on the second-stage planet carrier and simultaneously to the planet wheels on the third-stage planet carrier. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275472 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission of the present invention has an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches and brakes. The torque transmitting devices are selectively engageable in combinations of at least three to establish at least nine forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio | 2011-11-10 |
20110275473 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and a brake. The torque transmitting mechanisms are selectively engageable in combinations of at least two to establish at least eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio between the input member and the output member. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275474 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING THREE PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275475 | MULTI-GEAR TRANSMISSION FOR BICYCLES - The invention relates to a multi-gear transmission for bicycles, comprising a plurality of crown gear transmissions (a, b) for providing different transmission ratios, with at least two crown gears ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110275476 | Method and Apparatus for Operating a Movable Barrier - The movable barrier operator | 2011-11-10 |
20110275477 | Planetary gear speed reducer - A planetary gear speed reducer includes a gear bracket having a center hole and first, second and third locating portions arranged in parallel along the center hole, a sun gear mounted in the center hole of the gear bracket, first gears rotatably mounted in between the first and second locating portions of the gear bracket and meshed with the sun gear, second gears rotatably mounted in between the second and third locating portions of the gear bracket and meshed with the sun gear, and two annular gears respectively meshed with the first gears and the second gears. Enabling the two annular gears to mesh with the first and second gears respectively avoids installation inconvenience due to phase difference between the first and second gears and eliminates interference during rotation of the two annular gears. By means of changing the number of teeth of each gear, the planetary gear speed reducer can provide a low, medium or high reduction ratio. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275478 | OPERATION METHOD FOR AT LEAST ONE FORM-LOCKING SHIFTING ELEMENT OF AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEFORE START-UP OF AN COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method of operating at least one form-locking shifting element of an automatic transmission integrated in a drivetrain which comprises an oil pump that can be driven mechanically by an internal combustion engine and an auxiliary oil pump that can be electrically driven, before start-up of the internal combustion engine. The method including the steps of recognizing the start-up of the combustion engine and, when a start-up of the combustion engine is recognized, controlling the electrically driven auxiliary oil pump and the at least one form-locking shifting element such that, directly after the generation of a defined rotational speed difference of the at least one form-locking shifting element by the internal combustion engine, the at least one form-locking shifting element is engaged. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275479 | QUICK SKIP-AT-SYNC CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A control system includes a shift stage determination module and a clutch control module. The shift stage determination module determines a duration of a first power-on downshift when a second power-on downshift is requested, where a power-on downshift is a downshift of a transmission that occurs when an accelerator pedal is depressed. The clutch control module completes the first power-on downshift and selectively starts controlling the second power-on downshift before the first power-on downshift ends. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275480 | MUSCLE AND/OR JOINT EXERCISE APPARATUS - An apparatus of muscle and/or joint exercise adapted to reeducation and/or physical conditioning of a body part of a user, including a hollow body; | 2011-11-10 |
20110275481 | LINEAR MOTOR SYSTEM FOR AN EXERCISE MACHINE - Exercise machines and linear motor systems for use in exercise machines are provided herein, where the linear motor provides a resistance force in response to a force generated by a user performing an exercise. The linear motor systems include a programmable logic and force generation control system, which is programmable to control the resistance provided by the linear motor. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275482 | INTERACTIVE EXERCISE DEVICES - An interactive exercise device includes a stationary base to which a first exercise implement is movably connected. A first resistance element is operably connected to the first exercise implement to provide resistance against at least some movements of the first exercise implement relative to the stationary base. An interactive motion guide that directs a user of the interactive exercise device to move the first exercise implement relative to the stationary base in an indicated manner is operably connected to the interactive exercise device. The interactive motion guide includes first and second electronic indicators to which a processor is operably connected. A non-transitory and tangible computer readable medium is operably connected to the processor and includes instructions to manipulate output of the first and second electronic indicators in response to movement of the first exercise implement relative to the stationary base. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275483 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING FITNESS EQUIPMENT AND EXERCISE - In a first aspect, a method is provided that includes the steps of (1) providing a monitor for determining a level of exercise performance performed by an exerciser and for outputting a signal representative of the performance level; (2) using the monitor to measure a level of exercise performance performed by an exerciser; (3) outputting from the monitor a signal representative of the performance level; (4) providing a video game having a character, the video game inputting and being responsive to the performance level signal output by the monitor, the video game using the performance level signal to control a performance level of the video game character; and (5) while the exerciser is not exercising, controlling a performance level of the video game character based on a performance level signal output by the monitor. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275484 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH A LINEAR DRIVE MECHANISM - An exercise device ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110275485 | Free track elliptical exercise apparatus - The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates walking and jogging with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet where the pedal stride length is determined by the movements of an operator. Adjustable tracks are provided to vary the orientation of the pedal path for different intensity exercise. Further, the exercise apparatus is less complex than previous user defined motion elliptical apparatus. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275486 | EXERCISE BIKE FOR REHABILITATION - An exercise bike for rehabilitation includes a frame, on which a first exercise module designed for training hands, a second exercise module designed for training feet, and a damping device to provide the first and second exercise modules loadings are provided. The first and second exercise modules each has two opposite one-way clutches that user may use to independently train his/her hand or feet without interference. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275487 | Aquatic equilibrium cycle - Several embodiment of an exercycle which is suspended by floatation devices just below the surface of the water, requires the user to exercise both upper and lower body portions to work the cycle while maintaining balance in the water. The aquatic equilibrium cycle can be used for muscle toning, physical therapy or competition. Some embodiments employ a foot pedal having hinged wings which produce an octopus-type propulsion to move the cycle in a forward direction. Some embodiments allow the adjustment of the magnitude of floatation force to accommodate the body size of the particular end user. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275488 | PORTABLE AND ATTACHABLE BICYCLE TRAINER - The invention encompasses a removable attachment for installing on a bicycle with the goal of altering the resistance to either front tire or back tire revolution. In this way, the bicycle includes enhanced physical training capabilities allowing the rider to use a bicycle on a standard trainer frame or as a regular bicycle for riding in the usual manner. In one embodiment, the attachment includes a resistance support connected to a bicycle and supporting a resistance device that engages a bicycle wheel or bicycle tire for altering the resistance to tire revolution. In this exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a resistance support attached to the bicycle proximate a bicycle tire along with a resistance device removably attached to the resistance support. In one embodiment, the resistance device defines a slot, and the resistance support projects through the slot to position the resistance device against the bicycle wheel or the bicycle tire. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275489 | EXERCISE MACHINE FOR TRAINING WATERSPORTS ATHLETES - An exercise machine adapted for training watersports athletes has a pair of spaced-apart vertical columns each with hollow tubular body with a weighted plunger attached to a cable for vertical reciprocation while a user performs power and return stroke movements on an instrument attached to the other end of the cable. The plunger is hydraulically coupled to an air channel fed by an air-through valve sized to control air movement into the air channel by the rising plunger during a power stroke to approximate water resistance to an oar, paddle or arm in the water. The air channel has a release opening for releasing air balanced against the weight of the falling plunger to approximate lifting an oar, paddle, or arm out of the water on a return stroke. The exercise machine can be used to practice a wide range of watersports training exercises for swimming, paddleboarding, canoe paddling, rowing, etc. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275490 | Stilt system - An industrial stilt generally includes a floor-engaging member having a heel portion and a toe portion, a load-bearing riser pivotally coupled with the heel portion of the floor-engaging member, a biasing assembly pivotally coupled with and between the toe portion of the floor-engaging member and the load-bearing riser, a foot-engaging member, a leg support assembly, and a leg cuff assembly. The biasing assembly assists in preventing excessive forward or backward leans and maintains the load-bearing riser and the user in a substantially vertical, upright position. The position of the leg cuff assembly on the user's leg and the user's elevation may be easily and safely adjusted using bracket and load-bearing riser adjustment and locking assemblies. Foot-engaging member is provided with multiple securing straps and ratchet buckle assemblies to permit secure and adjustable attachment of the stilt to the user's foot, and leg cuff assembly is provided with a strap, ratchet assembly, and cuff pad to enhance adjustment and user comfort. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275491 | HOPPING BALL - A hopping play ball has one or more water reservoirs in fluid communication with one or more squirt nozzles. The squirt nozzles are activated by a user. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275492 | STRIKE TARGETS FOR TRAINING STAND - A head-shaped target for a training stand is provided. The head-shaped target includes (a) a striking target body shaped to approximate a human head and operative to receive strikes, the striking target body having a padded surface; (b) an attachment member configured to releasably couple the head-shaped target to a support shaft of the training stand; and/or (c) an angled extension attachment coupling the striking target body to the attachment member, the angled extension attachment having a resilient spring positioned at an angle relative to the support shaft and the striking target body to enable the angled extension attachment to provide a resiliently deformable engagement between the striking target body and the support shaft. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275493 | DYNAMIC ANCHOR STRAP FOR USE WITH A POLE FOR STRETCHING EXERCISE - A dynamic anchor strap for use with a stretch pole is described. The strap has a sleeve section with a closed top end and an open bottom end for fitting over one end of the pole. Two handle loops extend from the bottom end of the sleeve. In use, the sleeve is fitted over one end of the stretch pole, and the user puts his hand(s) through the handle loop(s) to perform various stretch exercises. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275494 | COLLAPSIBLE KETTLEBELL SYSTEM - The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a collapsible kettlebell system featuring a collapsible bladder like structure that can be filled by a liquid such as water, metal shavings or shot, sand and other appropriate substances. A handle is provided as a point of grip by the user. The handle includes an internal support structure that keeps the collapsible bladder in place. The internal support may also include a cavity for an optional/additional weight. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275495 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus comprising a base that can be oriented at any angle and that defines a plurality of connection interfaces, each of which can be designed to support one end of a resilient member in a cantilevered disposition. The connection interfaces can be positioned at or adjusted to a widely varying range of locations and angular orientations with respect to the base. Each resilient members can be configured to support one or more removable stiffening members that provide a resistance force when a force is exerted thereon so as to bend the resilient member. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275496 | Exerciser - An exerciser includes a board, a frame, a swing rod, an upper foot rest, a lower foot rest and a resilient rope. An upper end of the swing rod is articulated to an upper end of the vertical support and a lower end of the swing rod is fixed to a central portion of the lower foot rest. The resilient rope is connected between the swing rod and the vertical support. The board is fixed on the lengthwise beam of the frame. The lengthwise beam and the vertical support of the present invention form a triangular support. The board installed on the lengthwise beam is arranged obliquely. When the pin is inserted in the pin holes of the upper portion of the vertical support and the upper end of the swing rod, the swing rod won't swing relative to the vertical support of the frame for doing sit-ups. When the pin is pulled out from the pin holes of the upper portion of the vertical support and the upper end of the swing rod, the swing rod will swing relative to the vertical support of the frame. The resilient rope provides a damping force for doing exercise to get stronger leg muscles. The present invention has a simple structure and multiple functions. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275497 | GYMNASTIC MACHINE - Regulating group for adjusting the initial operating position of an interface associated with a gymnastic machine comprising a frame; a load group connected to the interface through a respective transmission device; a support group designed to carry the interface movable relative to the frame; the regulating group comprising a return device suitable, in use, to define, at the initial operating position, a stop for the movement of the interface relative to the frame; wherein the return device can be connected, in use, to the transmission device through a given coupling, so that to each variation in the initial operating position actuated through the return device corresponds a respective given variation in the operating configuration of the transmission device. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275498 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE TRAINING DEVICE - An abdominal training device includes a stationary base with a user support surface and a hub connected to a track with a friction mitigation unit and a track anchor. A console is slidably mounted on the track and includes a hand support member and a console anchor. A bearing is fixedly mounted to the proximal end of the track and supports an elastic resistance element with one end attached to the track anchor and the other end attached to the console anchor. A beam rigidly connects the track to the hub of the stationary base so that the track is at least partially rotatable about the hub of the stationary base. The device may also include an electronic training program that directs a user to rotate the track to specified positions. The device may be part of an abdominal training kit. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275499 | Push-up and dip assist exercise apparatus - The present invention relates to a upper body exercise apparatus that combines upper body movements to achieve assisted push-up and dip exercise. More particularly, the present invention is associated with an exercise apparatus having separately supported platform for a portion of a user combining coordinated upper body exercise with the motion of the platform. When the torso of a user is positioned on the platform, energy storage devices absorb energy during the down stroke of push-up exercise. As the user begins the up stroke, the absorbed energy assists the user during the up stroke. A pair of handles are provided for dip exercise where the lower body contacts the platform. Further, the exercise apparatus provides adjustable energy storage. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275500 | STRENGTHENING AND REHABILITATION EXERCISE APPARATUS - A strengthening and rehabilitation exercise apparatus includes a hip joint strengthening and rehabilitation exercise apparatus for strengthening a pelvis, an abdominal region, and a waist through exercise of a lower body symmetrically interlocking with a weight while fixing an upper body in a prone position, a hip joint strengthening and rehabilitation exercise apparatus for strengthening the pelvis, the abdominal region, and the waist through exercise of the upper body interlocking with the weight while fixing the lower body in a sitting position, a waist joint strengthening and rehabilitation exercise apparatus for strengthening the waist and the abdominal region through exercise of the upper body interlocking with the weight while fixing legs and the pelvis in a straight line in a supine position, and a stretching apparatus for performing muscle exercise of a back and shoulders using hands and arms in the sitting position. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275501 | APPARATUS FOR COOLING A ROLL ON A ROLL STAND - The invention concerns an apparatus ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110275502 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBER FOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTER APPLICATIONS - An electrically conductive roller, belt or mat having an elastomer composition comprised of a carbon nanotube rubber composite material. Specifically the invention relates to an electrically conductive roller, belt or mat having an elastomeric material composition comprised of a carbon nanotube silicone rubber composite material utilizing a liquid silicone rubber with very small loadings of carbon nanotubes. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275503 | SINGLE-FOLD INTERFOLDING MACHINE AND METHOD THEREFOR - An interfolding machine for making a stack of interfolded sheets is adapted to move a first web ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110275504 | WEB CREASING STATION FOR MAKING FAN-FOLDED WEBS OF PRESSURE-SENSITIVE LABELS - A label product in web form has alternating, oppositely indented creases in the liner of the product to produce a fan-folded stack having alternating, reversely folded plies. Each crease is substantially, if not entirely, perforation-free to maximize the strength of the liner at the fold lines. The product is preferably produced on a narrow web press in a creasing station that includes a stack of rolls wherein a first die roll is on the bottom of the stack, a second die roll is on the top of the stack, and a pair of base rolls are located in the middle of the stack between the die rolls. A blade on each die roll cooperates with a cushion on the corresponding base roll to produce a crease during every other rotation of the die roll, each of the base rolls having a smaller circumference than its corresponding die roll. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275505 | Sinterable semi-coke powder with high bulk density - In a continuous method for production of a semicoke powder with high bulk density and flowability, a sinterable carbon powder (semicoke) is dispersed in water with addition of at least one binder and at least one liquefier, wherein the proportion of carbon in the dispersion is adjusted to at least 50 wt. %, relative to the mass of the dispersion, and the zeta potential of the dispersion is adjusted to less than −50 mV, the dispersion is submitted to homogenisation and stabilisation by continuous wet grinding with a residence time in the mill of less than 3 minutes and the homogeneous dispersion is spray-dried. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275506 | Low iron high transmission glass with boron oxide for improved optics, durability and refining, and corresponding method - This invention relates to a high transmission low iron glass that includes boron oxide. The boron oxide, added to this low iron glass, has the effect of improving glass refining, homogeneity and quality (lower seed count) through its flux action and improves glass optical parameters of green and clear glass through the change in refractive index and surface tension. Boron oxide lends to broader and weaker absorption band of such transition element(s) as iron which additionally improves the transmittance of low iron clear glass in certain example embodiments of this invention. In certain example embodiments, the addition of boron oxide in certain quantities in advantageous in that it improves the chemical durability of the glass by decreasing the USPX (or USPXIII) value of the glass via suppression of the silica, sodium ions in the glass structure. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275507 | METHOD FOR FORMING A DIELECTRIC FILM AND NOVEL PRECURSORS FOR IMPLEMENTING SAID METHOD - The invention relates to dielectric layers with a low dielectric constant, said layers being used to separate metallic interconnections especially during the production of integrated circuit boards (in the BEOL part of the circuit). According to the invention, the dielectric layer comprises SiC and/or SiOC, and is obtained from at least one precursor comprising at least one —Si—Cn—Si chain where n=I. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275508 | Solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization, catalyst for olefin polymerization and process for producing olefin polymer - A solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization in which the molar ratio of residual alkoxy groups to supported titanium is 0.60 or less is obtained by reacting the following compound (a1) with the following compound (b1) at a hydroxyl group/magnesium molar ratio of 1.0 or more, reacting the reaction mixture with the following compound (c1) at a halogen/magnesium molar ratio of 0.20 or more, reacting the resultant reaction mixture with the following compounds (d1) and (e) at a temperature of 120° C. or higher but 150° C. or lower, washing the reaction mixture with an inert solvent, reacting the reaction mixture with the following compound (e) again at the above temperature and washing the reaction mixture with an inert solvent, whereby there can be provided the solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization and a catalyst for olefin polymerization which have high polymerization activity and give an olefin polymer having a less residual Cl content and being excellent in stereoregularity and powder form and a process for producing an olefin polymer,
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20110275509 | ZIEGLER-NATTA CATALYST - The present invention relates generally to catalysts, to methods of making catalysts, to methods of using catalysts, to methods of polymerizing, and to polymers made with such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention relates to polyolefin catalysts and to Ziegler-Natta catalysts, to methods of making such catalysts, to methods of using such catalysts, to polyolefin polymerization, and to polyolefins. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275510 | PROCESS OF BLEACHING - An aqueous solution of a water soluble salt of a preformed transition metal catalyst together with hydrogen peroxide is disclosed. The composition is useful in bleaching a variety of substrates. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275511 | Process for Preparing Catalyst Supports Having Reduced Levels of Contaminant - A method of preparing a catalyst support is described comprising washing a precipitated metal oxide material with water and/or an aqueous solution of acid and/or base such that contaminant levels in said precipitated metal oxide are reduced. The method may be applied to precipitated alumina materials to reduce contaminants selected from sulphur, chlorine, Group 1A and Group 2A metals. The catalyst supports may be used to prepare catalysts for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of hydrocarbons. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275512 | METHOD OF ACTIVATING A FISCHER-TROPSCH CATALYST - This invention relates to the field of Fischer-Tropsch catalysis, in particular to activation of a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst. More particularly the invention relates to a method of activating an iron based Fischer-Tropsch catalyst which includes iron in a positive oxidation state by contacting in a reactor said iron based catalyst with a reducing gas selected from the group consisting of CO and a combination of H | 2011-11-10 |
20110275513 | SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER HAVING A CAPACITY INCREASE - The present invention relates to a particulate superabsorbent polymer comprising a monomer and an internal crosslinker agent wherein the particulate superabsorbent polymer has a Centrifuge Retention Capacity Increase of 2 g/g or more as set forth herein in the Centrifuge Retention Capacity Increase Test. The present invention further relates to a superabsorbent polymer comprising an internal crosslinker agent comprising a silane compound comprising at least one vinyl group or one allyl group attached to a silicon atom, and at least one Si—O bond. The present invention further relates to an absorbent article that includes such particulate superabsorbent polymers. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275514 | COMPOSITION FOR CONTROLLING PLANT DISEASES AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PLANT DISEASES | 2011-11-10 |
20110275515 | CYCLOPENTADIONE DERIVED HERBICIDES - Compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim | 2011-11-10 |
20110275516 | STABILIZED AGRICULTURAL OIL DISPERSIONS - Agrochemical oil dispersions are stabilized to particle sedimentation by use of a combination of a clay or silica type rheology modifier and a polymer or oligomer capable of hydrogen bonding. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275517 | SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING A DICAMBA DERIVATIVE AND A GLYPHOSATE DERIVATIVE - An herbicidal composition containing (a) an herbicidal dicamba derivative component and (b) an herbicidal glyphosate derivative component provides synergistic control of selected weeds. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275518 | Compositions and Methods Comprising High Valency Silver for Increasing Seed Germination - The present invention is compositions and methods for improving seed germination rates or speed using a composition comprising at least one high valency silver ion. The compositions and methods of the present invention are effective in treating biofilms. | 2011-11-10 |
20110275519 | Pesticidal Dispersion Comprising Nanostructured Dispersed Phase - The present invention relates to a dispersion containing an aqueous continuous phase and a dispersed phase, wherein the dispersed phase exhibits a nano-sized self-assembled structurization and wherein the dispersed phase contains a pesticide with a water solubility at 25° C. of up to 10 g/l and a melting point of below 100° C. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing said dispersion comprising a step of contacting the components, and to a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired attack by insects or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants, where said dispersion is allowed to act on the particular pests, their habitat or the plants to be protected from the particular pest, the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or the useful plants and/or their habitat. | 2011-11-10 |