47th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120291872 | Lab Members and Liquid Handling Systems and Methods Including Same - A lab member for use in a laboratory liquid handling system including a pipetting module and a drive system, the pipetting module including first and second pipettors, the first and second pipettors including first and second pipettor shafts, respectively, a first pipetting tip extending from an end of the first pipettor shaft, and a second pipetting tip extending from an end of the second pipettor shaft, includes a lab object and first and second integral adapter structures. The first and second adapter structures are configured to engage the first and second pipettor shafts, respectively. The first adapter structure is configured to releasably secure the lab member to the first pipettor shaft. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291873 | Hydraulic circuit - A hydraulic circuit and method includes a valve subsystem between a high pressure source, a medium pressure source, a low pressure return, and an actuator. The valve subsystem is configured and controllable to drive the actuator using the high pressure hydraulic fluid or the medium pressure hydraulic fluid and also to direct low pressure hydraulic fluid exiting the actuator to the low pressure return. A controller is responsive to high pressure criteria and medium pressure criteria associated with the actuator and is configured to operate the valve subsystem to present high pressure hydraulic fluid to the actuator in response to high pressure criteria and to present medium pressure hydraulic fluid to the actuator in response to medium pressure criteria. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291874 | AIRFLOW CONTROL DEVICE AND AIRFLOW CONTROL METHOD - An airflow control device | 2012-11-22 |
20120291875 | Citrate-Based Dialysate Chemical Formulations - The present invention constitutes dialysate formulations that are suitable for use in preparing dialysate solutions for use in batch and/or proportioning systems and for improving dialysis efficiency by reducing or preventing clotting of the dialysis flow paths. The dialysate chemical formulations for one batch of dialysate comprise an acid concentrate stored in a first vessel, and a citrate-containing bicarbonate concentrate stored in a second vessel. The contents of the first and second vessels are emptied into a dialysate preparation tank and mixed with water to form a batch quantity of dialysate solution. Alternately, a dry acid and/or a dry citrate-containing base concentrates are dissolved separately in measured quantities of water to form liquid concentrates which are then used in conjunction with a proportioning machine to generate on-line a final dialysis solution stream. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291876 | PORTABLE PUMPING APPARATUS FOR CONCURRENTLY PUMPING LIQUID FROM A SOURCE CONTAINER TO A DESTINATION CONTAINER AND PUMPING VAPOR FROM THE DESTINATION CONTAINER TO THE SOURCE CONTAINER - A portable pumping apparatus for concurrently pumping liquid from a source container to a destination container and pumping vapor from the destination container to the source container comprises a liquid and vapor pump having a liquid inlet, a liquid outlet, a vapor inlet and a vapor outlet. There is a selectively controllable actuation mechanism for actuating the liquid and vapor pump to thereby concurrently pump liquid from the liquid and vapor pump through the liquid outlet and vapor into the liquid and vapor pump through the vapor inlet, and concurrently pump vapor from the liquid and vapor pump through the vapor outlet and liquid into the liquid and vapor pump through the liquid inlet. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291877 | GATE VALVE - A gate valve including a valve body having a bore there-through, a gate moveable through the bore for blocking and unblocking flow through the bore, a moveable stem coupled to the gate for moving the gate between a first position blocking flow through the bore and a second position not blocking flow through the bore, and a scraper for scraping at least a portion of an outer surface of the stem when the stem is moving for moving the gate. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291878 | COMPOSITE TANK, AND ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUCH A TANK AND MEMBER FOR RECEIVING AND/OR DISPENSING GAS - The invention relates to a composite pressurized gas tank including a sealed inner casing ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291879 | HANDLING HYDROCARBON CARGOES - The loading of crude oil into a storage tank ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291880 | CONNECTOR FOR A HEATABLE FLUID LINE AND HEATABLE FLUID LINE - A connector for a heatable fluid line, includes a housing, a pipe connection structured and arranged for connection to a pipe, a connection geometry structured and arranged for connection to a connecting element, a through-channel extending through the pipe connection to the connection geometry, a heater outlet channel being arranged at an angle α≠0° relative to the through-channel, and a ramp element having a guide surface arranged in the through-channel, and oriented to point toward the heater outlet channel. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291881 | FLUID LINE - A fluid line includes a pipe, a connector having a pipe connection arranged at one end of the pipe, and a through-channel through the connector, wherein the pipe connection surrounds a portion of the through-channel, and a heater structured and arranged within the pipe and the connector to heat at least a portion of the pipe and at least a portion of the connector. A flow cross section of the through-channel section at least on a part of its length is no more than 60% of a flow cross section of the pipe. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291882 | Wicker Hose Reel Enclosure - A hose reel enclosure for use with a flexible hose includes a hose reel rotatably mounted within the enclosure. A hand crank is mounted on one of the side walls and secured to the reel. A water inlet is mounted on another side wall. The water inlet is secured to a water coupling which is rotatably mounted within the hose reel. A hose guide is mounted in an aperture in a front wall of the enclosure. The hose guide enables a hose to be played out and wound onto the reel within the enclosure. The top cover of the enclosure includes two sections. A first section is secured to the enclosure and remains stationary. A second section is pivotally secured to the side walls of the enclosure and permits access to the interior of the enclosure. The exterior of the enclosure is covered with an aesthetically pleasing design such as a wicker fabric. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291883 | FLUID LEVEL CONTROL MECHANISM - A fluid level control mechanism comprising a reservoir assembly, a flow line assembly, and a resilient force assembly. The flow line assembly has a main flow line capable of passing a fluid, a diverter flow line, and a diverter valve. The diverter valve is connected to a lower end plate of the reservoir assembly via a lever arm, such that the reservoir assembly is capable of sliding along the length of the main flow line in response to a fluid level. Downward movement of the reservoir assembly opens the diverter valve and upward movement of the reservoir assembly closes the diverter valve. The resilient force assembly is attached to the main flow line and the reservoir assembly and is capable of exerting a vertical force against the reservoir assembly to close the diverter valve. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291884 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR - The present invention provides an oxygen concentrator which allows the flow rate setting to be changed safely and securely by the patient using a remote control device, the oxygen concentrator comprising a control means which does not allow the operation of the flow rate setting change button unless the remote control device receives the information on the flow rate setting value of the oxygen-enriched gas supplied by the current oxygen concentrator main body. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291885 | Alternative Pressure Control for a Low Constant Pressure Injection Molding Apparatus - A low constant pressure injection molding machine forms molded parts by injecting molten thermoplastic material into a mold cavity at low constant pressures of 6,000 psi and lower. As a result, the low constant pressure injection molding machine includes a mold formed of easily machineable material that is less costly and faster to manufacture than typical injection molds. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291886 | WATER VOLUME AND PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for remotely controlling the supply and pressure of water to a building includes one or more sensors for detecting the presence of water in undesirable locations, a water flow and pressure regulation unit connected to the building water input supply, and a system controller capable of providing wireless communication with a user via a plurality of external devices. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291887 | PRESSURE-REGULATING VALVE - A pressure-regulating valve comprises: a core assembly, a slidable member, and a biasing member. The core assembly comprises an intake section, a diverter section and an output section. The slidable member has a collar and at least one internal flow path terminating at first and second openings in its inner surface. If the slidable member is in a first position, fluid can pass through the valve. If the slidable member is in a second position, fluid cannot pass through the valve. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291888 | UNDULATING SEALING SURFACE WITH RAISED RIDGE - A valve assembly including a first member having a first undulating sealing surface, the first undulating sealing surface having a ridge extending therefrom, a second member having a second undulating sealing surface, the first and second undulating sealing surfaces being complementarily formed, the second member having a seal element for sealing the valve assembly when the first and second members are engaged, the ridge operatively arranged to increase a contact pressure between the first member and the seal element. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291889 | OIL CONTROL VALVE AND VARIABLE VALVE LIFT SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - An oil control valve includes a housing having a control port and a drain port, a first seat with a first penetration hole forming a first chamber, a second seat with a second penetration hole forming a second chamber communicated with the control port, the second seat with the housing forming a third chamber communicating with the drain port, a first check valve within the first chamber selectively closing the first penetration hole, a second check valve within the third chamber selectively closing the second penetration hole, and a third penetration hole, a control portion selectively opening the first check valve and simultaneously closing the second check valve or selectively closing the first check valve and simultaneously opening the second check valve and an orifice connecting the first chamber with the second chamber. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291890 | FLUID RESERVOIR FOR PAINT SPRAY GUN - A fluid reservoir for a paint spray gun comprises a container having an opening and a cover body that sleeves on the opening; the cover body is provided with a connecting port that connects with the paint spray gun; a side of the container has scale and the container is provided with a ventilation device; a filtering device is installed in the fluid reservoir; the cover body is provided with a groove corresponding to the periphery of the container opening; the periphery of container opening is inserted into the groove; a buckle mechanism connects the cover body with the container. Compared with the structure of screw thread connection, such connection manner improves the tightness between the cover body and the container, and makes the cover body and the container easier to be assembled and disassembled. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291891 | CONTAINER MADE OF PLASTICS FOR DIALYSIS - A rigid container made of plastics for receiving a solid or liquid concentrate for the preparation of a dialysis fluid for use in a dialysis machine, the container consisting of a base part and a lid part and being equipped with a first connector for feeding and a second connector for draining a liquid and for connecting to a dialysis machine, and being otherwise closed or closable in an airtight manner, is characterized in that the second connector is connected to an outlet line ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291892 | Fluid control device with fluid temperature display - A fluid control device connected to a water pipe and having a mini water turbine and electrical generator combination for generating electricity by taking advantage of the water flow. The electricity is supplied to a temperature measurement member for measuring temperature of the water flowing through the device. The temperature in the form of electrical signal is sent to an LCD panel and circuit assembly for showing so as to visually alert a person using the tap water. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291893 | Register - A register has a narrow and long air blow outlet long in the longitudinal direction and short in the shorter-side direction, and is provided with a front movable louver along the longitudinal direction inside the air blow outlet. The front movable louver has one vertical fin having an annular fin portion at the center. The annular fin portion is formed so as to have a substantially rectangular opening in an air blowing direction in a front view, and has flat plate portions on both side portions. Upper shaft portions are provided on both end portions of the annular fin portion via upper fin portions, and lower shaft portions are provided via lower fin portions. The upper shaft portions and lower shaft portions are supported turnably on bearing portions of fixed walls. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291894 | ELAPSED TIME INDICATOR - An elapsed time indicator ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291895 | EXHAUST TREATMENT DEVICE WITH ELECTRIC REGENERATION SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a diesel exhaust treatment device including a catalytic converter positioned upstream from a diesel particulate filter. An electric heater is positioned between the catalytic converter and the diesel particulate filter. A shore station can be used to provide power and combustion air to the diesel exhaust treatment device during regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291896 | BRANCHING DEVICE FOR A PULSATION ATTENUATION NETWORK - A pulsation attenuation network branching device or transition apparatus for controlling pulsation of a fluid in a piping system includes at least one large flow channel, at least two small flow channels, and at least one divider that transitions the large flow channel into the small flow channels internally. Fluid can flow through the device in either direction. One embodiment of the branching device can include a main inlet and a main outlet, an internal attenuating conduit, a branching outlet, and a branching inlet, a first divider for dividing the fluid flow from the main inlet into the internal attenuating conduit and the branching outlet, and a second divider for joining the fluid flowing from the branching inlet and the internal attenuating conduit into the main outlet. Another embodiment can include a main inlet, three branching outlets, and two dividers for transitioning the main inlet into the three branching outlets. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291897 | AIR CONDITIONING VALVE FOR EASY EVAPORATOR MAINTENANCE - The present invention pertains to a valve assembly comprising a first flow valve operatively coupled to a first hollow connecting rod and a second flow valve operatively coupled to a second hollow connecting rod. The valve assembly provides a means for removing components from an HVAC with either minimal or no loss of coolant or pressure in the system. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291898 | Dosing Device and Dosing Method for Liquids - The invention relates to a dosing device having an inlet for a liquid to be delivered to a container as a dose, in particular a beverage. The device comprises a valve seat, a sealing element interacting with the valve seat and an outlet for the dose of the liquid. In order to reduce foam build-up upon delivering the liquid into the container, according to the invention the sealing element can be moved to a first and a second opening position, wherein, in the second opening position, the flow cross-section area between the valve seat and the sealing element is larger than in the first opening position. In addition, the invention relates to a dosing method comprising the supplying of a liquid to a valve which is moved to a first and second opening position. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291899 | Ink Valve Assembly for a Printing Press - A rotary ink valve for providing ink in a printing press is provided. The valve includes a stationary outer portion having first and second ends connected by a body, said body having a substantially cylindrical interior area and having at least one bypass aperture and a substantially tubular inner portion lying within and rotatable within said cylindrical interior area of said outer portion and having first and second ends connected by a side wall, and having at least one bypass aperture in said side wall. The ink valve further includes at least one of the substantially cylindrical interior area and the side wall having a plurality of grooves, each of the plurality of grooves holding a lubricant. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291900 | SOLENOID VALVE AND OIL PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE - A solenoid valve has a linear solenoid, a common cylindrical sleeve, one axial end of which is fixed to the linear solenoid, and a common spool movably accommodated in the sleeve, and a return spring. The solenoid valve further has a first three-way valve formed by a first portion of the sleeve and a first portion of the spool for operating as a normally-closed type valve, and a second three-way valve formed by a second portion of the sleeve and a second portion of the spool for operating as a normally-opened type valve. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291901 | FLUID VALVE FITTING - A fluid valve fitting has an incoming conduit with an inlet, an outlet, and a coupling assembly for its outlet, and an outgoing conduit with an inlet, an outlet, and a coupling assembly for its inlet. The fitting also has a bypass conduit between the incoming and the outgoing conduits, an inflow valve in the incoming conduit, an outflow valve in the outgoing conduit, and a bypass valve in the bypass conduit. An actuator assembly is coupled to lock mechanisms of the coupling assemblies, the inflow valve, the outflow valve, and the bypass valve. Operation of the actuator assembly concurrently operates the lock mechanisms, the inflow valve, the outflow valve, and the bypass valve. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291902 | SYSTEM FOR HYDROGEN CHARGING - A system for hydrogen charging has an orifice provided as a flow restrictor between a hydrogen charging port and a hydrogen tank having a larger heat flux value. No orifice is provided on the side of a hydrogen tank having a smaller heat flux value. The orifice has a function of increasing the channel resistance. With the above, it is possible to initially have the hydrogen tank having a smaller heat flux value in the fully charged state, and thereafter the hydrogen tank having a larger heat flux value in the fully charged state. Alternatively, a check valve having a cracking pressure ΔP | 2012-11-22 |
20120291903 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING PIPE, AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE PIPE IN A PIPELINE - A method for restoring a degraded pipeline, the method comprising: removing a degraded part of an inner flow pipe of a pipeline leaving a space between two spaced-apart sections of the inner flow pipe; positioning a new pipe in the space; connecting the new pipe to the two spaced-apart sections of the inner flow pipe thereby re-establishing a flow channel through the inner flow pipe; the new pipe having a core pipe with a first strengthening wrap thereon, a second strengthening wrap around the first strengthening wrap, and a protective outer wrap on the second strengthening wrap. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291904 | FLUID LINE - A fluid line including a pipe, a connector having a pipe connection, which is arranged on one end of the pipe, and an opening, and a heater arranged in an interior of the pipe. The heater includes a heater rod arranged to extend from the pipe into the pipe connection of the connector and out of the connector through the opening. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291905 | CONNECTOR FOR A FLUID LINE AND FLUID LINE - Connector for a fluid line, a fluid line and a method of forming a fluid line. The connector includes a housing having an outlet opening through which at least one auxiliary element is guidable out of the housing, a pipe connection connectable to a pipe, a connection geometry connectable to a counter element, and an elastomeric body structured and arranged so that the at least one auxiliary element is guidable therethrough in a passage direction. The elastomeric body is structured so that, in the event of an application of pressure parallel to the passage direction, the elastomeric body expands perpendicularly to the passage direction. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291906 | TUBE STRUCTURE FOR BICYCLE CABLE - A tube structure for bicycle cable includes a rigid metallic member spirally wound into a tubular body. The tubular body has a channel centrally defined therein and axially extending therethrough for adapting to be passed through by a bicycle brake cable. A flexible metallic member is connected with the rigid metallic member and is spirally disposed along a length of the rigid metallic member. When the tubular body is impacted with an external force, the rigid metallic member provides an enhanced rigidity to the tubular body for preventing a deformation of the tubular body. The flexible metallic member and the rigid metallic member are alternately arranged so as to allow the tubular body to be bendable and have a sufficient ductility. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291907 | HIGH-STRENGTH WELDED STEEL PIPE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A high-strength welded steel pipe is obtained by welding a seam weld portion of a steel plate that are formed in a pipe shape. In the high-strength welded steel pipe, a base metal of the steel plate includes, by mass %, C: 0.010% to 0.080%, Si: 0.01% to 0.50%, Mn: 0.50% to 2.00%, S: 0.0001% to 0.0050%, Ti: 0.003% to 0.030%, Mo: 0.05% to 1.00%, B: 0.0003% to 0.0100%, O: 0.0001% to 0.0080%, N: 0.006% to 0.0118%, P: limited to 0.050% or less, Al: limited to 0.008% or less, and the balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, Ceq is 0.30 to 0.53, Pcm is 0.10 to 0.20, [N]—[Ti]/3.4 is less than 0.003, the average grain size of the prior γ grains in heat affected zones in the steel plate is 250 μm or less, and the prior γ grains include bainite and intragranular bainite. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291908 | METHOD FOR WEAVING AN ANTIQUED RAG TIBETAN WEAVE CARPET - A method for weaving a carpet including tying a row of knots with a yarn and weaving two or more weft strands next to the row of knots, where the weft strands are 100% cotton and the yarn is wool yarn hand-carded and hand-spun into a single strand. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291909 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SEQUESTERING FLUIDS EXHAUSTED DURING FLUID TRANSFER - A liquid transfer connector comprises an enclosure holding a transfer needle and an exhaust needle. A container of donor liquid may be attached to an inlet end of the transfer needle and a container holding a recipient liquid may be attached to an outlet end of the transfer needle and an inlet end of an exhaust needle. The exhaust needle has an outlet end within the connector which releases displaced fluid into an absorbent mass which sequesters the fluid to prevent leakage. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291910 | CLICK PEN APPLICATOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A click pen applicator device that provides predetermined dosing of the formulation for precise application, and rapidly primes the formulation using the dosing click mechanism to prepare the applicator for use. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291911 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN AEROSOL DISPENSER - A method of manufacturing an aerosol dispenser. The method comprises making part of the dispenser having an outer container at a first location, and sealing that container. The sealed container may be charged with propellant. The sealed container may then be shipped to a second location to add product and complete manufacture. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291912 | METHOD OF FILLING AND SEALING AN AEROSOL DISPENSER - A method of pressurizing a container usable for an aerosol dispenser. The method comprises providing a pressurizeable outer container and complementary valve cup, at least one having a channel into the container. A manifold is brought into sealing relationship with the channel of the container. Propellant is supplied from the manifold, goes through the channel and into the container. While the manifold is still sealed to the container, the channel is sealed shut to maintain the pressure. Sealing may be accomplished by sonic or ultrasonic welding. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291913 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZED FILLING OF AN ENCLOSURE - An enclosure is filled with a filling gas according to the disclosed method. An enclosure is provided having an interior, a width, a height, a thickness, and fluid filling and exit holes fluidly communicating with the interior. Filling of the enclosure is commenced by directing a flow of the filling gas at a filling flow rate into the fluid filling hole. An oxygen concentration of gas exiting the fluid exit hole is sensed. The filling of the enclosure is stopped when the sensed oxygen concentration reaches a threshold concentration, wherein the threshold oxygen concentration and/or the filling flow rate are selected by a Decision Support Tool based upon the width, height, and/or the thickness. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291914 | APPARATUS FOR RECHARGING PRESSURIZED BALLS AND METHOD - An apparatus, system and method for recharging depleted pressurized balls that uses pressurized gas is disclosed. A pressure vessel includes a cylindrical shell with a closed end and a spaced apart and opening top connected by a wall to form a charging chamber. The vessel may be pivotally secured to a base. A port in the outer wall, closed end, or top of the vessel permits gas entry and exit for charging. The chamber is filled with an appropriate number of discharged balls and then is sealed and charged with high pressure gas having a molecular weight heavier than air. The chamber is monitored to determine when the balls have reached a desired internal pressure. Once the balls reach the desired internal pressure they are removed. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291915 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZED FILLING OF AN ENCLOSURE - An enclosure is filled with a filling gas according to the disclosed method. An enclosure is provided having an interior, a width, a height, a thickness, and fluid filling and exit holes fluidly communicating with the interior. Filling of the enclosure is commenced by directing a flow of the filling gas at a filling flow rate into the fluid filling hole. An oxygen concentration of gas exiting the fluid exit hole is sensed. The filling of the enclosure is stopped when the sensed oxygen concentration reaches a threshold concentration, wherein the threshold oxygen concentration and/or the filling flow rate are selected by a Decision Support Tool based upon the width, height, and/or the thickness. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291916 | PUMP DEVICE FOR LIQUID DETERGENT - The present invention relates to a pump device for a liquid detergent, which reduces vibration and noise by inhibiting interference between parts during operation, thereby reducing damage to the parts. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291917 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECTING FLUID FLOW - Exemplary embodiments include method, systems and apparatuses for directing fluid flow. One such exemplary embodiment includes an apparatus that can have a ramp; a first support forming a left wall of the ramp; a second support forming a second wall of the ramp; and a bracket coupled to the ramp at a lower edge, to the first support along a lower, vertical wall and to the second support along a lower, vertical wall. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291918 | MARKING DEVICE AND HARVESTING ARRANGEMENT FOR TREE HARVESTING - The invention relates to a marking device for applying acode marking on a piece of wood. The marking device comprises several adjustable marking members, each of which comprising a marking element which is capable of applying a mark on a piece of wood and which is shiftable between different positions or states so as to allow a variation of the code marking to be applied by the marking device. At least one of said marking members ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291919 | SAW TOOTH FOR CIRCULAR SAW - A tooth is provided for a circular disc felling saw. The saw tooth may have a generally square pyramidal shape with tips at each of the four corners. Each of the tips has an enlarged tip region where the tip is stepped outward from the adjacent sides. The front face of the tip remains smoothly continuous. The enlarged, or built-out region extends rearwardly a greater distance than the lateral step out distance, and the rearward build-out portion is relieved on planes parallel to the main portions of the planar sides of the pyramid. The tooth may have both leading and trailing cutting tips. Either one or both of the primary and secondary cutting tips may include a wear insert, such as a ceramic wear insert. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291920 | ADJUSTABLE GUIDEBUSHES - Adjustable guidebushes and methods for using the same facilitate cutting joint elements into work-pieces to join together two or more of the work-pieces. In some embodiments, the adjustable guidebush includes a guide surface defining a number of outer diameters having different lengths. Positioning different outer diameters of the guide surface to interact with a cutting guide allows one to adjust the fit of the joint elements formed in the work-pieces. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291921 | FLUX FOR SOLDER PASTE, AND SOLDER PASTE - A flux for a solder paste according to an aspect of the invention includes an acrylic resin obtained by radically copolymerizing a (meth)acrylate having a C | 2012-11-22 |
20120291922 | SOLDER PASTE - A solder paste according to an aspect of the invention includes, within a flux, an activator that has a dibasic acid with a molecular weight of 250 or less, a monobasic acid with a molecular weight of 150 or greater and 300 or less, and a dibasic acid with a molecular weight of 300 or greater and 600 or less; and at least one resin additive selected from the group consisting of high-density polyethylenes and polypropylenes. The solder paste has the resin additive in an amount of 4% by weight or greater and 12% by weight or less when the total amount of the flux is taken as 100% by weight, and has a viscosity of | 2012-11-22 |
20120291923 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A LAMINAR RING - Providing a method of manufacturing a laminar ring, which permits an improvement of efficiency of a nitriding treatment of a plurality of metallic band members which constitute the laminar ring. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291924 | ALUMINUM ALLOY SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An aluminum alloy sheet is manufactured by preparing a slab having a thickness of 5 to 15 mm with a continuous casting machine by a continuous casting process using molten alloy containing 0.40% to 0.65% of Mg, 0.50% to 0.75% of Si, 0.05% to 0.20% of Cr, and 0.10% to 0.40% of Fe, a remainder being Al; winding the slab into a coil; cold-rolling the slab into a sheet; subjecting the sheet to solution heat treatment in such a manner that the sheet is heated to a temperature of 530° C. to 560° C. at a heating rate of 10° C./sec or more and then maintained at the temperature for five seconds or more; quenching the sheet with water; coiling up the sheet; maintaining the sheet at a temperature of 60° C. to 110° C. for 3 to 12 hours; and then cooling the sheet to room temperature. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291925 | ALUMINUM MAGNESIUM LITHIUM ALLOY WITH IMPROVED FRACTURE TOUGHNESS - Wrought product made of aluminum alloy composed as follows, as a percentage by weight Mg: 4.0-5.0; Li: 1.0-1.6; Zr: 0.05-0.15; Ti: 0.01-0.15; Fe: 0.02-0.2; Si: 0.02-0.2; Mn: ≦0.5; Cr≦0.5; Ag: ≦0.5; Cu≦0.5; Zn≦0.5; Sc≦0.01; other elements <0.05; the rest aluminum. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291926 | ALUMINUM ALLOYS - The disclosure relates to an alloy comprising, by weight, about 5.8% to about 6.8% zinc, about 2.5% to about 3.0% magnesium, about 1.5% to about 2.3% copper, 0% to about 0.2% scandium, 0% to about 0.2% zirconium, and optionally less than about 0.50% silver, the balance essentially aluminum and incidental elements and impurities. In embodiments, the alloy has a stress-corrosion cracking threshold stress of at least about 240 MPa using an ASTM G47 short-transverse test specimen and a yield strength of at least about 510 MPa using an ASTM E8 longitudinal test specimen. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291927 | DRAWN HEAT TREATED STEEL WIRE FOR HIGH STRENGTH SPRING USE AND PRE-DRAWN STEEL WIRE FOR HIGH STRENGTH SPRING USE - Drawn heat treated steel wire for high strength spring use is provided containing, by mass %, C: 0.67% to less than 0.9%, Si: 2.0 to 3.5%, Mn: 0.5 to 1.2%, Cr: 1.3 to 2.5%, N: 0.003 to 0.007%, and Al: 0.0005% to 0.003%, having Si and Cr satisfying the following formula: | 2012-11-22 |
20120291928 | Process for the Heat Treatment of Metal Strip Material, and Strip Material Produced in that Way - Disclosed is a process for the heat treatment of metal strip material providing mechanical properties that differ over the width of the strip, wherein the strip is heated and cooled and optionally over-aged during a continuous annealing process. At least one of the following parameters in the process differs over the width of the strip: heating rate, top temperature, top temperature holding time, cooling trajectory after top temperature; or, when over-aging is performed, at least one of the following parameters in the process differs over the width of the strip: heating rate, top temperature, top temperature holding time, cooling trajectory after top temperature, over-aging temperature, over-aging temperature holding time, lowest cooling temperature before over-aging, re-heating rate to over-aging temperature. Also, at least one of the cooling trajectories follows a non-linear temperature-time path. Also disclosed is strip material thus produced. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291929 | COMPOSITE ARTICLE AND METHOD - Method, and articles therefrom, for providing a hard, abrasion-resistant, attractive, oxide surface layer of selectable thickness and having an outer appearance within the scale from gray to black, to a zirconium titanium alloy article by heating the article in an oxygen containing atmosphere. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291930 | Cast reactive metal body - A cast reactive metal body that can be used as weapon cases is offered. It is cast with aluminum or aluminum alloys with small particles and/or fibers of metals of high density such as molybdenum, tungsten or hafnium. Aluminum alloys are those that can get easily ignited when heated and burn fast afterwards in particulate forms. Metals that react intermetallically with aluminum are excluded. The particles and fibers are of the size between a few microns and a few hundreds of microns in diameter. The length of the fibers is longer than the diameter. The weight percentage of aluminum and/or aluminum alloys range from 10 to 90 percent and the weight percentage of heavy metal particles/fibers ranges from 90 to 10 percent. Other inert materials such as ceramic particles can be added in small amounts. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291931 | COMPOSITE COMPOUND INCLUDING EXPLOSIVE AND MODIFIER FOR EXPLOSIVE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Universal modifiers from the class of organic and inorganic acids and their salts of new power systems of driving force on the basis of complex complete or/and incomplete nitrates (nitroesters) monoatomic (alcohols, alkanes), diatomic (diols, glycols, alkanediols), triatomic (triols, glycerin), multinuclear (of absolute valence) alcohols, cellulose, as well as nitroamines (nitramines), azides (azoimides), nitro compounds and compositions with mixed groups and their mixtures purposefully modifying their thermodynamic parameters, mechanical, physical, chemical, biochemical properties. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291932 | Oval and Asymmetric Wheels for Luggage Bags - The present invention is about an oval or asymmetric wheel design for luggage bags. The wheel is in an ellipsoidal configuration. Suspension, cushion, or elastic devices are installed in the oval wheels. These devices, when compressed by the weight of the luggage bag, store energy. When the luggage bag is shifted in the subsequent phase of the motion by the traveler, the energy in the devices is released from the cushion, and pushes the luggage toward the intended direction. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291933 | PNEUMATIC TIRE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A pneumatic tire including a resin layer on at least a portion of the tire inside surface, the resin layer being formed from a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic elastomer composition in which an elastomer is dispersed in a thermoplastic resin. The pneumatic tire is provided with a fastener including a base material formed from a thermoplastic resin and engaging elements formed on the base material. Additionally, the base material of the fastener is fixed to the resin layer via fusion bonding. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291934 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - An object is to provide a pneumatic tire with enhanced on-snow performance. On-snow performance is enhanced due to a tire | 2012-11-22 |
20120291935 | TIRE HAVING SELF-SEALING PROPERTY - The tire of the present invention has self-sealing property. The tire has an inner tire surface, which is formed with a plurality of protrusions. The protrusions are circumferentially distributed over the inner tire surface. A sealing gel layer is disposed on the inner tire surface and at least partially covers the protrusions to form a composite structure. Thereby, the protrusions can spread the force applied on the sealing gel layer while the tire is rotated rapidly. As such, the problems that the sealing gel layer is concentrated or delaminated can be prohibited. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291936 | EMBEDDED TRANSPONDER AND TIRE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A tire carcass has one or more radially inner ply components extending around an annular bead member to a ply turnup portion, the ply turnup portion extending radially outward from the bead member to a ply turnup end. A carcass barrier layer component is positioned axially inward from and adjacent to the ply component and an electronic tag device is embedded within the tire carcass between the barrier layer component and the ply component in a lower sidewall region of the tire carcass. The electronic tag is positioned at a radial tag distance from a lower sidewall toe location greater than 10 percent of the tire section height distance from the lower sidewall toe location. A radial tag distance is preferred within 15 percent and less than 35 percent of the tire section height as measured with reference to the lower sidewall toe location. The tag is transmission-operative when embedded within the tire carcass between the barrier layer component and the ply component during green tire construction. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291937 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ACOUSTIC PANEL FOR AN AIRCRAFT NACELLE - Process for manufacturing an acoustic panel for an aircraft nacelle. The invention relates to a process for manufacturing an acoustic panel ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291938 | CYCLIC OLEFIN COMPOSITIONS FOR TEMPORARY WAFER BONDING - New compositions and methods of using those compositions as bonding compositions are provided. The compositions comprise a cycloolefin copolymer dispersed or dissolved in a solvent system, and can be used to bond an active wafer to a carrier wafer or substrate to assist in protecting the active wafer and its active sites during subsequent processing and handling. The compositions form bonding layers that are chemically and thermally resistant, but that can also be softened or dissolved to allow the wafers to slide or be pulled apart at the appropriate stage in the fabrication process. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291939 | LATERAL LINER LAUNCHER DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - A launcher assembly includes an outer housing that supports aprons and a nozzle. The nozzle and apron are removable from the base to aid in set up and preparation. Rollers are mounted to ends of the base to aid movement through a sewer pipe. One end of the launcher includes an opening slot for receiving an extended end of the liner. A bladder is banded to a nozzle for inverting the liner. The launcher is held in place by a separately inflatable bellows and pillow. Cameras are mounted to the launcher to provide at least one image on a remote display to aid alignment and installation. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291940 | METHOD FOR JOINING PIPES AND JUNCTION STRUCTURE FOR JOINING PIPES - A method for joining pipes in which a first pipe in which at least one portion to be engaged is sunk inward to an inner circumferential surface side provided in an outer circumferential surface of an end portion of the first pipe, and a second pipe made of thermoplastic resin are joined together. The method includes: inserting an end portion of the first pipe into an end portion of the second pipe; and as a result of a component that transmits ultrasonic waves against an outer circumferential surface of the second pipe that corresponds to the portion to be engaged of the inserted first pipe, softening the second pipe by the ultrasonic waves so that an engaging portion is formed which is made to protrude into the portion to be engaged and is positioned on the inner circumferential surface of the first pipe. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291941 | FASCIA ENERGY ABSORBER, BUMPER SYSTEM AND PROCESS - The present invention provides for various embodiments of a unitary fascia energy absorber including an aesthetic appearance while also providing improved energy management. In an embodiment a process for producing a fascia energy absorber includes heating and forming a polymer sheets to form an outer member and heating and forming a second polymer sheet to form an inner member. The inner member and the outer member are then joined to form a fascia energy absorber. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291942 | Pipe Preformed Liner Comprising Metal Powder - The present invention relates to a preformed liner of tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer adhered to the surface of a pipe, and in particular, an oil well pipe, without the need for either a primer layer or an adhesive. The liner comprises an effective amount of metal powder which provides adhesion between the liner and the surface of the pipe. The present invention also relates to a process for making such pipe, where in a preferred embodiment, the liner is co-extruded to form an inner layer and an outer layer. This co-extrusion embodiment is particularly useful in applications where high purity is necessary. In this case, the inner layer comprises an effective amount of metal powder and the outer layer is pure tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291943 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A CATHETER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A SENSING ELEMENT HAVING AN ADHESIVE BACKING - The present invention is directed to a sensing element that comprises a flexible substrate having first and second opposite surfaces; at least one sensor disposed on the first surface of the flexible substrate; an adhesive layer substantially covering the second surface of the flexible substrate; and a release liner releasably adhered to the adhesive layer so that upon removal of the release liner the adhesive layer is exposed for securing the sensing element to the catheter. The release liner permits the sensing element to be positioned at a desired location within the catheter after which the release liner can be removed to expose the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer can then be used to attach and secure the sensing element at a desired location on the catheter. As a result, the need for additional adhesives can be reduced or eliminated. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291944 | METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - There is provided a method of producing an electronic component capable of preventing electrostatic destruction on a circuit or the like formed on the electronic component by eliminating the electrification charge generated on a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet efficiently in a short period of time upon producing the electronic component using the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet. The present invention is a method of producing an electronic component using a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet in which at least a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a separator are sequentially stacked on a base material, the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having 900 seconds or less of a half-value period of the electrification charge generated on a surface of said pressure-sensitive adhesive layer by the charge decay measuring method based on JIS L1094, at least comprising: a step of peeling said separator off from said pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; a step of eliminating the electrification charge on the surface of said pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; and a step of bonding an electronic component onto said pressure-sensitive adhesive layer after charge elimination. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291945 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - The method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display device includes carrier film feeding steps including feeding long carrier films from continuous rolls, respectively; peeling steps including folding back each of the carrier films at a front end part placed on a carrier film feed path so that the optical films are peeled off from the carrier films, respectively; and bonding steps including bonding the optical films to the viewer side and back side of a liquid crystal panel, wherein in the bonding steps, the optical films are bonded to the liquid crystal panel in such a manner that the number of times the optical film is bonded to the back side of the liquid crystal panel is greater than the number of times the optical film is bonded to the viewer side of the liquid crystal panel. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291946 | Method Of Manufacturing Cushioning Elements For Apparel And Other Products - A method for manufacturing a cushioning element may include securing a plurality of pad components to pins that extend outward from a base, each of the pins having a non-circular short-axis cross-sectional shape. The pad components are then compressed between the base and a material layer to bond the pad components to the material layer. In some configurations, the pins may have an elongate short-axis cross-sectional shape. In some configurations, the pins may have an elliptical short-axis cross-sectional shape. Additionally, in some configurations, the pins may have a short-axis cross-sectional shape selected from triangular, square, rectangular, hexagonal, and semi-circular. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291947 | ANTI-THEFT AND ANTI-CORROSIVE TRACKING CODE METHOD - An anti-theft marking method for the protection and tracking of objects and/or parts thereof is described. The method comprises assigning an identification code for the object and/or parts thereof to be protected by the code. The method further comprises identifying metal parts of the objects and/or parts thereof which are susceptible to rust and/or which are painted and susceptible to chipping and on which the code is to be engraved. A permanent transparent elastomeric adhesive tape is then applied over a region of the object and/or parts thereof where the code is to be engraved. Characters of the code are then engraved over the elastomeric tape and a clear protective lacquer is applied over the engraved code to seal perforations in the elastomeric adhesive tape made by the engraved code. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291948 | THERMOPLASTIC WELDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A thermoplastic welding apparatus includes a thermoplastic welding tool, at least one tooling surface in the thermoplastic welding tool, a magnetic induction coil in the thermoplastic welding tool and generally encircling the at least one tooling surface and at least one smart susceptor in the thermoplastic welding tool at the at least one tooling surface. The magnetic induction coil is adapted to generate a magnetic flux field oriented generally parallel to a plane of the at least one smart susceptor. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291949 | Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing an Absorbent Article with Crosslinked Elastic Components - Generally, a method and apparatus for forming an elastic portion of an absorbent article is disclosed. An elastic material web having at least one crosslinkable elastic styrenic block copolymer sized to correspond to at least one discrete elasticized portion of the absorbent article is provided. The elastic material web may be unwound or otherwise supplied and then attached to a continuous moving web to form at least one discrete elasticized portion of the absorbent article. The elastic material web is crosslinked by subjecting the elastic material web to electromagnetic radiation with an electron beam processing unit sufficient to provide a crosslinked elastic styrenic block copolymer. The electromagnetic radiation is sized to correspond to at least one discrete elasticized portion of the absorbent article. A variety of absorbent article components may possess elastic characteristics, including waistbands, leg/cuff gasketing, side panels, and outer covers. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291950 | MOUNTING METHOD AND MOUNTING DEVICE - A mounting method of mounting an element on a substrate, includes a first hydrophilization process of hydrophilizing a region on a surface of the substrate where the element is to be joined; a second hydrophilization process of hydrophilizing the surface of the element; a mounting process of mounting the element on a mounting part such that the hydrophilized surface of the element faces upwards; a coating process of coating a liquid on the hydrophilized surface of the element; and an arrangement process of arranging the substrate above the mounting part such that the region on the surface of the substrate where the element is to be joined faces downwards. The method further includes a contact process of bringing the substrate arranged above the mounting part close to the mounting part on which the element is mounted to bring the liquid into contact with the surface of the substrate. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291951 | DRY GROUT COMPOSITION AND CAPSULE FOR ANCHORING REINFORCING MEMBER, DOWEL OR ANCHOR ELEMENTS - A dry grout composition including a calcium aluminosulfate based hydraulic cement, a mineral filler, a thixotropic agent, and a superplasticizer agent. Also, an anchoring capsule, containing the dry grout composition, for use in anchoring reinforcing member dowel, or anchor elements in a hole of a substrate, and a method of use. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291952 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AN ETCH PROCESS - A method and apparatus for monitoring an etch process. The etch process may be monitored using measurement information (e.g., critical dimensions (CD), layer thickness, and the like) provided ex-situ with respect to the etch process in combination with in-situ monitoring (e.g., spectroscopy, interferometry, scatterometry, reflectometry, and the like) performed during the etch process. The ex-situ measurement information in combination with the in-situ monitoring may be used to monitor for example, an endpoint of an etch process, an etch depth profile of a feature formed on a substrate, fault detection of an integrated circuit manufacturing process, and the like. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291953 | GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND GAS SUPPLY METHOD - A gas supply system for supplying a gas into a processing chamber for processing a substrate to be processed includes: a processing gas supply unit; a processing gas supply line; a first and a second processing gas branch line; a branch flow control unit; an additional gas supply unit; an additional gas supply line; a first and a second additional gas branch line; a flow path switching unit; and a control unit. Before processing the substrate to be processed, the control unit performs a pressure ratio control on the branch flow control unit while the processing gas supply unit supplies the processing gas. After the inner pressures of the first and the second processing gas branch line become stable, the control unit switches the pressure ratio control to a fixed pressure control, and then the additional gas supply unit supplies the additional gas. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291954 | ELECTRODE ORIENTATION AND PARALLELISM ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR PLASMA PROCESSING SYSTEMS - A mechanism for adjusting an orientation of an electrode in a plasma processing chamber is disclosed. The plasma processing chamber may be utilized to process at least a substrate, which may be inserted into the plasma processing chamber in an insertion direction. The mechanism may include a support plate disposed outside a chamber wall of the plasma processing chamber and pivoted relative to the chamber wall. The support plate may have a first thread. The mechanism may also include an adjustment screw having a second thread that engages the first thread. Turning the adjustment screw may cause translation of a portion of the support plate relative to the adjustment screw. The translation of the portion of the support plate may cause rotation of the support plate relative to the chamber wall, thereby rotating the electrode with respect to an axis that is orthogonal to the insertion direction. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291955 | LARGE AREA ICP SOURCE FOR PLASMA APPLICATION - An arrangement for coupling RF energy for inductively coupled plasma chamber. The RF coil or radiator is embedded within a groove made in the ceiling of the chamber and an insulating filler covers the coil within the groove. The ceiling may be made of two plates: an upper plate made of conductive material and a bottom plate made of dielectric material. The two plates are in physical contact. A magnetic shield may be provided over the coil to control the spread of the magnetic field from the coil. Fluid channels may be made in the conductive plate to provide thermal control. Also, fluid conduits may be provided to allow injecting gas into the pace between the metal and dielectric plates. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291956 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HELICALLY WOUND STRUCTURES - An apparatus ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291957 | CHECKER BALLOON WINDING MACHINE - A device for winding a filament around a structure disposed concentrically around a distal end of a balloon catheter includes a rotatable holder for retaining a distal end of the balloon catheter, a translatable winding carriage for helically winding the tensioned filament around the balloon catheter distal end, a heater for applying a predetermined amount of heat to a section of the balloon catheter having the filament wound therearound, and a controller for controlling at least the rate of rotation of the holder, the tensioning force applied to the filament, the amount of heat applied by the heater, and the rate of travel of the translatable winding carriage along the longitudinal dimension of the balloon catheter. By use of the device, the balloon is heat set and a predetermined checkering pattern of surface indentations are provided in the structure exterior surface in a single pass. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291958 | POSITION CONTROLLER FOR FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE - Provided is a position controller for a flexible substrate ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291959 | DEVICE FOR THE AUTOMATIC DEMOUNTING OF A TIRE FROM A RIM AND MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH DEVICE - A device for automatic demounting of a tire from a rim having: a support arm ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291960 | BEAD BREAKING UNIT FOR TYRE CHANGING MACHINES - The bead breaking unit ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291961 | MACHINE FOR FITTING AND REMOVING WHEEL TIRES FOR VEHICLES - A machine for fitting and removing wheel tires for vehicles includes a bearing structure, at least an apparatus for fastening and rotating the rim of a wheel for vehicles, a tool-carrier unit associated mobile with the bearing structure and having a removal tool, at least an adjustment apparatus suitable for adjusting the position of the tool-carrier unit with respect to the bearing structure, to place the tool-carrier unit into a work configuration wherein the removal tool is arranged in proximity of the apparatus for fastening and rotating, at least a memorisation device for memorising the position of the tool-carrier unit in the work configuration and at least a positioning device for positioning the tool-carrier unit with respect to the bearing structure between the work configuration and a configuration of minimum overall dimensions, wherein the tool-carrier unit is arranged in proximity of the bearing structure. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291962 | Double blind and head rail - A blind for a building opening, and having a head rail, attachable adjacent to the building opening; a first blind panel stored in the head rail, and adapted to be lowered as a loop defing two loop parts, over the building opening; a second blind panel stored in the head rail and adapted to be lowered over the building opening, and wherein the first panel is formed of light permeable material, whereby to admit at least some light into the interior of the building, and the second panel is formed of light impermeable material; transverse blind strips on the first panel, at spaced intervals there across; and, blind panel control mechanism in the head rail whereby the first blind panel loops can be adjusted so as to adjust the transverse blind strips between open and closed positions. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291963 | Blind with head rail and control guides - A blind for a building opening, and having a head rail attachable adjacent to the building opening; a blind panel stored in the head rail, and adapted to be lowered, over the building opening; and, blind panel control mechanism in the head rail and control guides leading the the control so as to hang free of the blind panel, and permitting the blind panel to fill the building opening. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291964 | Blind assembly with two blind head rail - A blind for a building opening, having; an upper blind roller, located in an upper region of the head rail, a lower blind attachment located in a lower region of the head rail, an upper blind stored on the upper blind roller, a lower blind stored on the lower blind attachment, upper and lower blind control mechanism operable to operate the blinds and in which the upper blind roller is located in an upper plane in the head rail and the lower blind attachment is located in a lower plane, the axes being displaced vertically from one another, and in which the upper blind depends down beside the lower blind attachment, and in which the lower blind depends down alongside said upper blind, so as to provide a head rail having a slim, aesthetically pleasing profile. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291965 | Blind assembly with two blind head rail - A blind for a building opening, and having; an upper blind roller, located in an upper region of the head rail, a lower blind attachment located in a lower region of the head rail, an upper blind stored on the upper blind roller, a lower blind stored on the lower blind attachment, upper and lower blind control mechanism to operate the blinds and the upper blind roller being located with an upper axis along an upper plane in the head rail and the lower blind attachment is located on a lower axis along a lower plane within the head rail, the axes being displaced vertically from one another, and in which the upper blind depends down beside a predetermined side of the lower blind attachment, and in which the lower blind depends down alongside said upper blind, so as to provide a head rail having a slim, aesthetically pleasing profile. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291966 | QUICK-OPERATING DOOR HAVING AN IMPROVED LATERAL SEAL - The invention relates to a quick-operating door designed for opening and closing an aperture in a partition including: a support structure including in particular two vertical jambs ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291967 | SINGLE-TRACK STACKING PANEL COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING - A stacking panel covering for an architectural opening includes a headrail and a plurality of suspended from the headrail. The panels form an overlapped stack at one end of the headrail when the stacking panel covering is opened, and cover the architectural opening when the stacking panel covering is closed. The panels are piggybacked on those adjacent thereto, so that they stack, one behind the next, when the stacking panel covering is opened, and so that each pulls the next adjacent thereto as the stacking panel covering is being closed. The panels themselves may be planar, or convexly curved in a horizontal direction and substantially straight in a vertical direction. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291968 | Hanging Products - Hanging products having an opening for suspending the item from a rod without removing the rod from its mounted supports. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291969 | BARRIER APPARATUS - A temporary barrier apparatus (1) is provided, and comprises a base member (2) and at least one spool assembly (3) including a spool (5) upon which a temporary barrier is wound. The spool (5) is remote from the base member (2) and rotatable relative thereto in order to deploy and recoil the barrier. At least one drive shaft (21) is non-rotatably connected to the spool, and a biasing member (17) is located in the base member (2) and adapted to bias the drive shaft (21) and spool (5) to recoil the barrier. A belt feed control device is provided to control the deployment and retraction of the belt from such an apparatus. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291970 | ROLLER SHADE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A roller shade apparatus for a vehicle includes a sheet being wound to cause a transparent member at an opening portion of the vehicle to be exposed, the sheet being deployed to cover the transparent member, and first and second guide rails supporting respective side portions of the sheet in the width direction to be guided in a moving direction of the sheet. The sheet includes a sheet body portion, and first and second guide members made of resin, the first and second guide members being connected to the respective side portions of the sheet and being movably attached to the first and second guide rails. The roller shade apparatus also includes a wire rod made of metal and embedded in each of the first and second guide members over an entire length of the first and second guide members in the moving direction. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291971 | RETENTION AND DRAINAGE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF PAPER - A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The addition of an associative polymer, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry to improve retention and drainage is disclosed. Additionally a method to improve retention and drainage comprising addition of an organic microparticle, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry is disclosed. A composition comprising an associative polymer, and a poly(vinylamine) and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed. | 2012-11-22 |