48th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110290041 | Sampling component, sampling device and ion mobility Spectrometer - The present invention discloses a sampling component comprising a sampling body that can be electrically heated and the outer surface of which has a wiping sampling area; and an insulated handle that is connected with one longitudinal end of the sampling body. The sampling component according to the present invention contacts directly the contacts of an external power supply after being disposed in a analysis chamber, the power supply is turned on to heat the sampling body so as to realize sample pyrolysis, and the power is turned off immediately after the sampling component is taken away. Thus, the power supply of the sampler can work discontinuously so that the power consumption of the system is reduced, meanwhile, the system malfunction caused by a long-term work of the sampling device under a high temperature can be avoided. The present invention further discloses a sampling device having said sampling component and an ion mobility spectrometer having the sampling device. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290042 | Liquid Sample Injection Device and Liquid Sample Injection Method - The present invention provides a liquid sample injection device and liquid sample injection method using a total volume injection method, which can prevent clogging of the channel or the needle, or carry-over of analysis components. The present invention is characterized by: moving the tip of a needle | 2011-12-01 |
20110290043 | Sand and Dust Environmental Testing System - An environmental testing system for environmental testing with particulate matter, such as sand and dust, is disclosed. The testing system uses a feeder to feed precise amounts of particulate matter into an injector, which injects the particulate matter into the airflow leading to a test chamber with approximately the same velocity as the surrounding airflow. The feeder may be a loss-in-weight gravimetric feeder, and the injector may be a Venturi valve actuated by compressed air. The system also includes operator protection features, such as an exhaust fan that creates negative pressure when the door to the test chamber is opened, and when particulate matter is dumped into the system. A temperature control system heats and cools the airflow during tests, a pneumatic conveying system moves fluidized particulate matter into and out of the system, and a controller provides automatic control over the system. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290044 | Skew Detection - A skew detection arrangement comprises first and second series of targets movable past respective sensors, and monitoring means operable to monitor the outputs of the sensors, wherein the monitoring means is operable upon sensing that an output of a first one of the sensors is in a transition state to determine, from a transition direction of the transition state and an output of the other of the sensors, whether a skew condition has arisen. A skew detection method is also disclosed. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290045 | Probe Arrangement - A probe arrangement, in the case of which a probe is arranged within a tubular housing, wherein the tubular housing has at least one process window open to the process medium, and at least one functional element is secured on the probe and surrounded by the process medium. In order to suppress a taking along of the process medium during transfer of the functional element from the measured medium into a rinsing chamber, the tubular housing includes at least one treatment window open opposite the probe (3), preferably for washing, rinsing and/or calibrating the functional element, wherein the functional element is movable between the process window and the treatment window, and, during the measuring in the process medium, the at least one functional element is arranged approximately coincident with the at least one process window of the housing. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290046 | ACTUATION DEVICE OF A ROTATING, SHIFTABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTION - An actuating device for a rotatable, shiftable mechanical connection. The connection comprises first and second connection portions ( | 2011-12-01 |
20110290047 | Oscillating Device For Generating Seismic Loads And Compacting Soil - A mobile oscillator device that employs two counter-rotating masses that generate a large impact force at multiple frequencies without generating forces in other undesired directions. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290048 | Vibration Exciter For A Ground Compactor And Ground Compactor - A vibration exciter for a ground compactor comprises an exciter shaft having at least one exciter weight disposed thereon and having at least one turnover weight which is disposed so that it can rotate relative to this exciter shaft. The present invention further relates to a ground compactor having such a vibration exciter. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290049 | DECELERATION DEVICE - A deceleration device includes a driving device and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a driving member, a first active subassembly, a second active subassembly, a first transmission member, a second transmission member and two regulatory mechanisms. The driving member is connected to the driving device. The first transmission member connects the driving member to the first active subassembly, and is driven by the driving device, and rotates the first active subassembly. The second transmission member connects the first active subassembly to the second active subassembly, and is driven by the first active subassembly, and rotates the second active subassembly. The two regulatory mechanisms elastically resist the first transmission member and the second transmission member, respectively. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290050 | ADJUSTING DEVICE HAVING A SPINDLE DRIVE - The invention relates to an adjusting device ( | 2011-12-01 |
20110290051 | Flywheel System With A Variable Speed Drive - A variable speed drive for a flywheel system can have a first rotatable drive plate for coupling to a rotatable flywheel. The first drive plate can be positioned about an axis of rotation and have a drive surface lying generally laterally, across or transverse to the axis of rotation. A first rotatable drive wheel can have an outer circumference for engaging and being driven by the drive surface of the first drive plate. A generator can be rotatably coupled to the first drive wheel. A first actuator can control position of the first drive wheel relative to radial drive surface location on the first drive plate for controlling drive ratio and rotational speed of the generator. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290052 | ROTARY UNITS, ROTARY MECHANISMS, AND RELATED APPLICATIONS - The invention relates to rotary units and rotary mechanisms that are suitable for use in numerous applications. Rotary units typically include rotational components that are configured to rotate. In some embodiments, for example, multiple rotary units are assembled in rotary mechanisms such that neighboring pairs of rotational components counter-rotate or contra-rotate relative to one another during operation of the rotary mechanisms. Rotational components generally include one or more implements that are structured to perform or effect one or more types of work as the rotational components rotate relative to one another in a given rotary mechanism. In certain embodiments, implements are configured to rotate and/or to effect the movement of other components as rotational components rotate. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290053 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A sun gear member, planetary gear members, a first ring gear member, and a second ring gear member together form a paradox gear mechanism. A clutch mechanism is disposed between an input gear member and the first ring gear member. The clutch mechanism rotates the first ring gear member, when the input gear member rotates. The clutch mechanism disconnects transmission of the power to the input gear member when the first ring gear member rotates. The sun gear member and the first ring gear member are individual input elements. When one of the sun gear member and the first ring gear member exclusively rotates, the second ring gear member rotates in accordance with the rotation. The sun gear transmits power more reliably without increasing manufacturing cost and without thwarting downsizing of the product. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290054 | PINION CLIP FOR RIGHT ANGLE LINEAR CUTTER - Coupling assemblies are provided for maintaining a secure connection between surgical devices utilizing a shaft-and-pinion configuration and powered drive shafts. The coupling assemblies include a clip to be disposed without or within a pinion for receiving and securing a drive shaft member. The coupling assemblies are designed to maximize restriction of movement between the drive shaft and clip, but avoid impeding the rotational motion of a pinion. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290055 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT OF GEARS - Systems and methods for engagement and disengagement of gears are provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a gear engagement system including a first crown gear assembly including a first crown gear including first crown teeth including a non-magnetic material and a ring including a first magnetic material and coupled along a circumference of the first crown gear, a second crown gear including second crown teeth including a second magnetic material and configured to engage with the first crown teeth, and switching circuitry for selectively engaging and disengaging the first crown teeth and the second crown teeth. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290056 | Locking/Unlocking Device - A locking/unlocking device, specifically for locking and unlocking the reverse gear of the gearbox of a vehicle, comprising a housing provided interiorly with a fixed core provided with a coil and a mobile core triggered by the activation of said coil and attached to a computer by electrical connection means and a cam that is part of the gearbox, whose device comprises, in addition, a reverse gear position detector mechanism that is associated to the mobile core, said detector mechanism being provided with a stationary hall sensor and electromagnet inside the housing that operate via the presence of a metallic member arranged in the mobile core, such that depending on the position of the mobile core in relation to the fixed core, the hall sensor sends a signal to the computer to activate or lock the reverse gear condition. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290057 | Gearbox - A gearbox having a housing, an actuator, a leadscrew rotated by the actuator, a rack nut threadingly engaged with the leadscrew to move longitudinally as the leadscrew rotates, a toothed section that moved with the rack nut, a shaft and a gear integral with or coupled to the shaft, and arranged such that rotation of the gear causes rotation of the shaft. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290058 | GEAR SHIFT LEVER WITH DAMPING DEVICE OF A VEHICLE - A gear shift lever is provided with damping device of a vehicle. The damping device damps the returning of a reverse gear blocking element in the axial direction of the gear shift lever into a blocking position. For this, the damping device has a first rigid ring element in the axial direction of the gear shift lever, which surrounds the gear shift lever and has projections distributed on the periphery in axial direction. In addition, the damping device has a second rigid ring element, which has recesses in the region of the projections of the first ring element. On the reverse gear blocking element and on the gear shift lever, radial shoulders are arranged, against which the two rigid ring elements support themselves axially. Between the first and the second rigid ring element a rubber-elastic ring element is arranged which is deformable in a rubber-elastic manner between the projections of the first rigid ring element and the recesses of the second rigid ring element on the returning of a reverse gear blocking element. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290059 | INDUSTRIAL ROBOT - An industrial robot includes a mounting base, a turning base rotatable relative to the mounting base about a rotation axis, and a stopper mechanically limiting an operating angle of the turning base. The stopper includes a fixed section attached to the mounting base, a connecting base attached to the turning base, and a swing lever pivotally connected to the connecting base and capable of swinging between a first position and a second position. The turning base is maintained in the first position and the second position, respectively, by the stopper when the swing lever contacts the fixed section, thereby limiting the operating angle of the turning base. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290060 | ROBOT ARM ASSEMBLY - A robot arm assembly includes a support arm, and the support arm includes a mounting base and a connecting portion defining a hollow portion. The robot arm assembly further includes a first arm, a second arm, a first input shaft, a second input shaft coaxial with and rotatable relative to the first input shaft, a first gear transmission mechanism coupled to the first input shaft to rotate the first arm, a second gear transmission mechanism coupled to the second input shaft to rotate the second arm, and a first backlash adjust mechanism to adjust the positions of the connecting portion, of the first and second input shafts relative to the mounting base, and providing the adjustment of the backlash between the first input gear pair and the second input gear pair. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290061 | HYBRID SERIAL-PARALLEL LINKAGE BASED SIX DEGREES OF FREEDOM ROBOTIC MANIPULATOR - A hybrid robotic manipulator adapted to move objects is provided. The hybrid manipulator includes a base with a waist mounted on it and configured to rotate on the base. The hybrid manipulator further includes a pair of arms mounted on the waist. Each arm includes an upper arm, a forearm serially coupled to the upper arm at an elbow and a wrist configured to couple the pair of arms at a distal end through a pair of connecting elements. The wrist further includes an end-effector mounted thereon and configured to grip the object and move the object to a desired position. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290062 | STAGE DRIVER FOR MOVABLE STAGES - A manually operated driver for precision support stages having coarse and optional fine position control. A yoke connected to a movable stage slides along a shaft parallel to the direction of motion of the stage. The yoke has opposing pivot members that can, in one position, contact the shaft to self-lock the position of the yoke on the shaft and, in another position, remain clear of the shaft thereby allowing the yoke to slide freely on the shaft for coarse position control. The shaft has threads at one end that turn into a support block. Turning of the shaft with a knob and with the yoke locked to the shaft, slowly changes the position of the yoke and the connected stage for fine position adjustment of the stage. A pair of such drivers in orthogonal orientation on parallel x-y movable stages will provide two dimensional motion of stages. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290063 | Brake lever with a mechanism for quickly loosening brake cable of racing bicycle - A brake apparatus for a racing bicycle includes a housing mounted on either handlebar and comprising an internal recess; a brake lever pivotably secured to the housing and having one end pivotably disposed in the recess; a spring depressible detent rod slidably disposed in the brake lever and comprising a head on an outer surface the brake lever, an annular flange, and an annular groove between the flange and the head; a brake cable having one end attached to the brake lever and the other end attached to a brake; and a locking member having one end urged against the flange. Pushing the head to cause one end the locking member to fall into the groove and cause one end of the brake lever to fall into the recess will loosen the brake cable. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290064 | PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM - In a parking brake system, a locking tooth ( | 2011-12-01 |
20110290065 | Cable Splicing Assembly for Convertible Stroller-Cycle - The present invention relates to a vehicle that is converted from a stroller for carrying a passenger and cycle operated by a rider to a combined unit. More specifically, the invention relates to a stroller and a bicycle combined, physically and operationally, such that the operator of the cycle portion of the stroller-cycle can control operation of the stroller portion while the stroller-cycle is in motion. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290066 | Operating pedal device for vehicle - An operating pedal device for a vehicle, includes: an operating pedal disposed at a pedal support fixed to a vehicle so as to be pivotable about an axis of a support shaft, and depressed by a driver; a reaction force member connected to the operating pedal through at least one connecting portion connecting paired members in a manner such that the paired members are relatively pivotable about a connecting pin, an output in accordance with an operating force of the operating pedal being transmitted to the reaction force member, and a reaction force corresponding to the output being applied to the reaction force member; a strain detecting element disposed in an elastic portion deformed by the reaction force, the strain detecting element electrically detecting the operating force by being deformed together with the elastic portion; in one of the paired members connected by one of the at least one connecting portion, an opening provided near the connecting pin to permit the connecting pin to be relatively displaced by the reaction force; and a portion of the one of the paired members, which is elastically deformed due to displacement of the connecting pin, being used as the elastic portion. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290067 | BICYCLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A bicycle handle assembly, of which the position of the handle grip can be freely adjusted according to the need of the rider, enabling the rider to ride the bicycle in a comfortable posture. The bicycle handle assembly includes: a stem prepared on a front-wheel fork of a bicycle; a handlebar installed on the stem; a handle grip coupled to either end of the handlebar; a ball joint prepared between the handlebar and the handle grip to enable the handle grip to rotate; and a securing element installed on the ball joint to secure the handle grip in a particular position. The bicycle handle assembly makes it possible to freely adjust the positions of the handle grips according to the need of the rider, thereby distributing the load that may otherwise be concentrated on the wrists and preventing pain and injury. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290068 | APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING FEET - An automobile having pedals in the footwell, including, but not limited to at least one apparatus for protection of the lower extremities of the driver or this automobile. The apparatus includes, but is not limited to a deflector plate and at least one fastening element, which is connected to the deflector plate and which serves for fastening the apparatus in the footwell of the automobile, and the apparatus is disposed in the footwell of the automobile in such a manner between two pedals that a foot resting on one of the pedals cannot get behind the pedals if it slips from the pedal in the event of an accident. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290069 | Connecting and adjusting structure for a crank assembly - A connecting and adjusting structure for a crank assembly used in a bicycle contains a first tube of a first connector including a first hollow portion, the first connector including a first bearing seat to receive a first ball bearing, the first bearing seat includes a first engaging tab, a first adjusting rib, and the first tube, a second connector including a second bearing seat to receive a second ball bearing, a dustproof cover, and a retaining ring, the second bearing seat including a second engaging tab, a second adjusting rib, and a second tube, a second crank including a central shank with plural T-shaped teeth and second internal screws, a first crank including a hollow post with a Tee groove fixed to engage with the T-shaped teeth, and a screw is inserted through the hollow post to be screwed with the second internal screws. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290070 | Triangle Pedal - A triangle pedal contains a body including a circular tube with first threads to screw with an adjustable knob, the body including a first and a second triangle plates disposed on a front and a rear ends thereof respectively, the first triangle plate including three first apertures, the second triangle plate including three second apertures connecting with an elongated member which includes an adjusting post received therein, the adjusting post including a projection with first positioning screws, and the projection including a closed orifice to receive a returning spring, the forcing bar including outer screws, a ring, and a biasing pillar, the biasing pillar including a first conical face, the adjustable knob including an opening with second screws to screw with the first threads and second positioning screws, a locking piece including a mouth to connect with a bicycle shoe and a first and a second engaging grooves. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290071 | HYBRID DRIVE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A hybrid drive for a motor vehicle which has a combustion engine, a transmission with a transmission input shaft which can be coupled with the combustion engine, and an electric machine which is positioned between the combustion engine and the transmission. The electric machine has a stator and a rotor which interacts with the transmission input shaft and is supported by a transmission housing input part. The transmission input shaft is supported, by a fixed radial bearing and a spaced radial bearing, in a bearing journal of the transmission housing input part. The rotor is connected, in a rotationally fixed manner, to an extension of the transmission input shaft which protrudes from a bearing journal. A radial shaft seal is positioned at the end of the bearing journal, facing the rotor, and the two radial bearings are cooled and lubricated by transmission oil. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290072 | HYBRID DRIVING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME - A hybrid power driving system includes an engine including a crankshaft; and a dual clutch transmission system coupled to the crankshaft. The dual clutch transmission system includes a first clutch, a second clutch, and a transmission. Both the first and second clutches are connected with the crankshaft. The transmission includes a first input shaft connected with the first clutch, a second input shaft connected with the second clutch, shifting gear sets, where each shifting gear set includes at least a stationary gear and a free gear; and an output shaft having one end coupled with a differential. The other end of the output shaft is connected with a driving electric motor. The driving electric motor drives the output shaft directly. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290073 | DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A transmission includes an input member, an output member, first and second shafts, first and second countershafts, a plurality of co-planar gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The torque transmitting devices include a plurality of synchronizer assemblies and a dual clutch assembly. The transmission is operable to provide at least one reverse speed ratio and a plurality of forward speed ratios between the input member and the output member. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290074 | Power Split Transmission and Method for Controlling the Same - A power split transmission includes a first power branch having a continuously variable transmission and a separable second power branch. The two power branches are combined again in a summation gear and a device connects or disconnects the second branch when a synchronous condition is present when changing from an initial driving range into a target driving range. A control device for controlling and adjusting the transmission ratio of the first power branch is connected to the continuously variable transmission. A predicting device for predicting an efficiency η | 2011-12-01 |
20110290075 | Nozzle for Injecting Gas Containing Oxygen Into a Pig Iron Device Having an Injector Insertion Pipe - An injector insert pipe is arranged in the gas channel of a nozzle for injecting oxygen-containing gas into a pig iron production unit, wherein an interspace which surrounds the pipe is present over the entire pipe length between the wall of the gas channel and the pipe outer wall . The pipe extends at least as far as the nozzle end face which contains the mouth of the gas channel. The pipe space is connected to an oxygen-containing gas feed line, and the interspace is connected to a protective gas supply line. In a process, oxygen-containing gas is fed into the pipe space, which after it has flowed through the pipe, enters the production unit at an entry velocity, and the interspace is simultaneously flowed through by a gas which exits into the production unit at an exit velocity, wherein the entry velocity is greater than the exit velocity. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290076 | ADJUSTABLE VORTEXER APPARATUS - A method of adjusting a vortex of molten metal comprises providing a scrap charging vessel. The scrap charging vessel includes a vortex control plate having an outlet orifice that can be positioned at a bottom of the vessel so that the outlet orifice is in fluid communication with an outlet passageway of the vessel. A vortex level is estimated or observed. A size of the outlet orifice of the vortex control plate is selected that can produce a desired level of a vortex in the vessel that is the same as or different than the estimated or observed vortex level. The vortex control plate of the selected outlet orifice size is positioned in the vessel. Molten metal is moved into an inlet opening of the vessel and forms the vortex at the desired level in the vessel. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290077 | Process for Separating Copper and/or Nickel from Cobalt Containing Solutions - The present invention relates to an improved process for the separating of copper and/or nickel from solutions containing cobalt. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290078 | Methods Of Fabricating A Honeycomb Extrusion Die From A Die Body - A method for screening abrasive wheels for fabricating a honeycomb extrusion die from a die body, and methods for fabricating a honeycomb extrusion die using an abrasive wheel assembly. One method for fabricating a honeycomb extrusion die includes measuring at least one of runout and thickness of each of a plurality of abrasive blades while rotating the blades, selecting a subset of the plurality of blades that have a measured runout or a measured thickness within a predetermined range, and mounting the subset of blades spaced from one another and concentrically aligned along a rotation axis of the abrasive wheel assembly. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290079 | Production method for an insertion end, such as for a drilling, chiseling or boring tool - A production method for an insertion end, especially for an insertion end of a drilling, chiseling or boring tool, including the following steps: a longitudinal groove is formed in the outer surface of a preferably cylindrical end piece of a blank, whereby the longitudinal groove acquires an open end section on a front face of the end piece. The outer surface of the end piece is surrounded by a die tool that engages into the longitudinal groove outside of its open end section. The open end section is closed in that the surrounded end piece is compressed by means of a stamp acting on the front face. The segmented, multi-component die tool preferably lies flush against the outer surface of the end piece outside of the longitudinal grooves. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290080 | Nail Clipper With Nail Polish Bottle Top Twist Off Capabilities - Tools, such as nail clippers, include at least one lever pivotally movable towards and away from another portion of the tools. Yieldable gripping pads of elastomeric material such as rubber, yieldable plastic or the like are disposed on facing surfaces of the lever. The facing pads are usable for clamping about the screw on top of a bottle of nail polish inserted between the pads allowing twisting off of the top by counter-clockwise rotation of the tool relative to the nail polish bottle. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290081 | RATCHET PULLEY SYSTEMS - The general purpose of the ratchet pulley system is to provide the user with a tool capable of greater speed, convenience, and torque in loosening or tightening fasteners. The torque multiplying ratchet pulley preferably comprises an extruded drive lug; a grippable housing disk; at least one pulley (rotatable/non-rotatable); a pawl; and a recoilable pull-cable (or non-recoilable version in certain embodiments) with a handle (T-shaped) wherein the extruded drive lug is preferably connected to a recoilable pull-cable such that when a user pulls the recoilable pull-cable via the handle, the extruded drive lug is rotated allowing a fastener to be turned (tightened or loosened.) | 2011-12-01 |
20110290082 | ASYMMETRIC-TORQUE PHACOEMULSIFICATION NEEDLE WRENCH - A finger-operable phacoemulsification (“phaco”) needle wrench includes a base that receives a fastening head of a phaco needle. A hollow finger grip extends from the base for at least as long as the portion of the needle extending distally from the fastening head. The grip has asymmetric lobes directed generally outwardly from the grip's central axis. The lobes provide a tightening torque to the needle fastening head in response to a tightening force applied to the lobes by fingers of a user securing the needle to a phaco handpiece. The lobes provide a loosening torque to the needle fastening head in response to a loosening force applied to the lobes by fingers removing the needle from the phaco handpiece. The loosening torque is greater than the tightening torque because of the asymmetric profile of the lobes. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290083 | GEARED CLICKLESS SOCKET WRENCH - A geared socket wrench hand tool is disclosed. The socket wrench is a clickless wrench allowing for more precise movement of the socket. The socket wrench, through a series of gears, can rotate in infinitesimally small rotations. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290084 | RATCHETING SOCKET WRENCH AND SOCKETS - A wrench for action on a work piece is provided. The wrench is a box end socket wrench. The socket wrench has an elongated handle with a box head. The box head has a top and a bottom surface and an inner wall defining an inner aperture. The inner wall is shaped to receive the work piece and has a receiving groove spaced apart from the top surface of the box head to receive a biased member. The biased member extends into the inner aperture of the box head to releasably secure the work piece. When the work piece is inserted in the inner aperture of the box head, the work piece sits flush with the corresponding top and bottom surface of the box head of the wrench. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290085 | Dual Hex Pattern Open End Wrench - An open ended wrench incorporating both English (inch) and metric sizes. Two conventional single-size wrenches are replaced by a dual-size hex pattern wrench, reducing the number of wrenches likely to be needed to do a job. One hex pattern is sized to match preferably a metric component and the other hex pattern is sized to match preferably an English component. The two different sized hex patterns are preferably offset by 30 degrees. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290086 | Socket Wrench - A socket includes faces, grooves and groups of notches. Each of the grooves is located between two adjacent one of the faces. Each of the grooves includes a width that gets smaller towards an axis of the socket along a radius, thus defining a reduced neck. Each of the groups of notches is located along a related one of the grooves or in a related one of the faces. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290087 | HEXAGONAL WRENCH AUXILIARY DEVICE - The hexagonal wrench auxiliary device has a body. The body has two ends, a first end surface and a second end surface. The first end surface and the second end surface are respectively defined in the ends of the body. The first end surface has a center and multiple mounting holes. The multiple mounting holes are respectively formed in the center and around the center on the first end surface and shaped in different sizes to correspond to and be mounted around one of the hexagonal wrenches. The second end surface has a connecting stem mounted on and protruding from the second end surface. The connecting stem may be held to push the hexagonal wrench and rotate the hexagonal head fastener. The body enlarges a moment arm of the wrench and provides a labor saving and easy holding effect. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290088 | HAND TOOL WITH MULTIPLE BIT STORAGE AND A METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A hand tool and bit storage device configured to allow easy storage and access to a wide variety of bits. The hand tool comprises a body portion, a stem portion and a bit interface. The hand tool couples with the storage device. The storage device holds one or more tool frames or bit inserts each comprising a plurality of bits. The bit inserts are deformable to allow easy access to the bits contained therein. In some embodiments, the bit inserts may be locked in the storage device. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290089 | Turning Machine - Instead of a conventional slide arrangement Z/X/Y and a B-axis that is pivotable thereon, a more compact and less complex configuration is achieved in that a tool support that is pivotable about the B-axis is directly placed onto the X-slide and only a single rotationally drivable tool spindle is additionally movable in Y-direction in this pivotable tool support, whereas all other tool receivers for stationary tools are fixated at the support. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290090 | ROBOT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSED PRODUCT - To automatically perform an attachment work of a material supply to a target object, a robot system includes a robot provided with a body, a first arm provided for the body and having a plurality of joints, a second arm provided for the body separately from the first arm and having a plurality of joints, and hand units respectively provided for the first arm and the second arm. The robot holds one of a plurality of types of workpiece components using the hand units of the first arm and the second arm at the same time, and the remaining type of the workpiece components is held and carried by the hand unit of the first arm or the second arm. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290091 | INTERNAL JACKET LEG CUTTER AND METHOD - An internal caisson/jacket leg cutter and method provides a frame having upper and lower end portions. The upper end portion has rigging that enables the frame to be lifted. Extensible arms are movably supported upon the frame. The arms extend and retract along generally radially extending lines. Extension of the arms enables them to contact the inside surface of a caisson/jacket leg and thus center and anchor the frame within the caisson/jacket leg interior. A cutting mechanism at the lower end portion of the frame includes one or more rotary cutters or milling devices that cut the caisson/jacket leg wall as these cutters traverse an arc shaped path, tracking the caisson/jacket leg wall. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290092 | MITER SAW - A miter saw for cutting a workpiece is disclosed. The miter saw has a base section, a holder section, a saw blade section, a saw blade support section, and a guide bar. The base section has an upper surface for supporting a workpiece to be cut. The holder section stands from the base portion. The saw blade section has a circular saw blade for cutting the workpiece. The saw blade support section pivotably sup-ports the saw blade section. The guide bar slidably sup-ports the saw blade support section. The guide bar is slidably supported by the holder section. The guide bar extends substantially parallel to the upper surface of the base section. The saw blade support portion is slidable along the guide bar. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290093 | CUTTER AND PRINTER - Embodiments described herein are to a cutter including a carriage, a rotary blade mounted on the carriage, the rotary blade including a second blade edge on an outer circumferential part of the rotary blade, a fixed blade including a first blade edge, and a moving mechanism configured to move the carriage along the first blade edge of the fixed blade. The cutter further includes a rotation driving mechanism configured to drive the rotary blade to rotate in conjunction with the movement of the carriage, in a cutting direction. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290094 | AUTOMATIC PARALLEL ADJUSTING SCRAPER - An automatic parallel adjusting scraper includes a drive-force generating part, a transmitting part, a hinge part and a scraping part. The drive-force generating part generates a first step drive force. The transmitting part is movably coupled to the drive-force generating part and transmits the first step drive force to the hinge part. The hinge part is rotatably coupled to the transmitting part and transmits the first step drive force to the scraping part. The scraping part having teeth is coupled to the hinge part. The scraping part is brought into parallel contact with a curved surface of a light guide plate by the first step drive force. Therefore, the automatic parallel adjusting scraper can precisely trace a three-dimensional curved surface of the light guide plate in two steps so that the optical scattering pattern can be continuously and precisely formed on the surface of the light guide plate. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290095 | HARP STAND AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A harp support assembly is provided for supporting a portion of a harp. The harp support assembly includes a rod, a base assembly and a harp support member. The rod has a first and a second end. The base assembly is positioned near the first end of the rod, The base assembly has a plurality of legs spread apart and positioned on a surface. The harp support member is positioned near the second end of the rod. The harp support member has at least one support arm providing a harp receiving space to receive the harp. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290096 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE PROGRESS OF A MUSICAL STUDENT - A system for documenting the music learning process of a music student to encourage more students to study long enough to become proficient in their musical form through involvement with an immersive interactive tool. A server computer is programmed to facilitate communication between the music student and other individuals. A music student computer is connected to the server computer. The music student computer is for transmitting and receiving music information related to the learning process of the music student. Likewise, a third party computer is connected to the server computer. The third party computer allows a pre-approved third party to transmit and receive music information related to the learning process of the music student An administrator computer is also connected to the server computer. The administrator computer permits an administrator to coordinate communication between the music student and the third party. In a preferred embodiment the third party computer includes friend and family member computers connected to the server computer. These friend and family member computers are for transmitting and receiving music information related to the learning process of the music student. Preferably, the music information related to the learning process of the music student includes photos, audio files and video files. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290097 | PERFORMANCE APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - A performance apparatus | 2011-12-01 |
20110290098 | Process and device for synthesis of an audio signal according to the playing of an instrumentalist that is carried out on a vibrating body - Process for synthesis of a synthesized audio signal, in which at least one audio signal of contact is produced for each excitation contact of a sequence of contacts carried out on a vibrating body ( | 2011-12-01 |
20110290099 | Intuitive Electric Guitar Switching for Selecting Sounds of Popular Guitars - A guitar-family-characteristic-sound selector switch ( | 2011-12-01 |
20110290100 | MECHANISM FOR SETTING A FUSE - A mechanism for setting a fuse, applied to the structure of a firearm | 2011-12-01 |
20110290101 | SEQUENTIAL INJECTION GAS GUNS FOR ACCELERATING PROJECTILES - Gas guns and methods for accelerating projectiles through such gas guns are described. More particularly, gas guns having a first injection port located proximate a breech end of a barrel and a second injection port located longitudinally between the first injection port and a muzzle end of the barrel are described. Additionally, modular gas guns that include a plurality of modules are described, wherein each module may include a barrel segment having one or more longitudinally spaced injection ports. Also, methods of accelerating a projectile through a gas gun, such as injecting a first pressurized gas into a barrel through a first injection port to accelerate the projectile and propel the projectile down the barrel past a second injection port and injecting a second pressurized gas into the barrel through the second injection port after passage of the projectile and to further accelerate the projectile are described. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290102 | STACKED PROJECTILE LAUNCHER AND ASSOCIATE METHODS - Provided is a barrel insert for use with a barrel containing a plurality of axially stacked projectiles. The barrel insert has a proximal and a distal end, the distal end adapted to engage a proximally disposed projectile disposed in the barrel. The barrel insert also defines an expansion volume for propellant gases for launching the proximally disposed projectile at a predetermined velocity. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290103 | DRIVE AND QUICK STOP FOR A WEAPON WITH PREFERABLY LINEAR BREECH OR AMMUNITION FEED - A drive for a breech/breech carrier renders it axially adjustable relative to a weapon barrel. The drive includes a motor, two engaging cams mounted on a chain arranged below the breech and guided around two sprocket wheels. A slide is mounted in a guide at the bottom of the breech/breech carrier so as to move at a right angle to the direction of fire, with a groove extending over its entire width. The respective engaging cam entrains the breech in forward motion relative to the direction of fire, or in reverse motion, once the shot is fired, and transports the breech forwards, is displaced from the groove, and moves backwards without the breech, thereby allowing breech rest periods in a forward position. During firing, the slide moves, whereas it remains stationary when no shot is fired so no further engaging cam can entrain the breech backwards. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290104 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PROTECTION FROM BALLISITIC ROUNDS, PROJECTILES, FRAGMENTS AND EXPLOSIVES - An apparatus for providing protection from ballistic rounds, projectiles, fragments and explosives. The apparatus includes a core, grinding layer and bonding layer. The core is shaped and configured as a structural truss of the apparatus, in which the core includes a plurality of parallel, adjacent rows and the core distributes and dissipates force impacting on the apparatus. The grinding layer is positioned on at least one side of the core facing towards potential threats, in which the grinding layer grinds rounds, projectiles, fragments or other materials impacting the apparatus, helping to dissipate the impacting material and its momentum. The bonding layer bonds the grinding layer together and the grinding layer to the core and provides an outer coating to the apparatus on a side of the apparatus facing potential threats and through which rounds, projectiles, fragments or other materials impact and penetrate the apparatus. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290105 | Blanket Protection System - A blanket protection system that is adaptable for use in a military vehicle. The blanket protection system includes a blanket comprising a carrier, a ballistic insert, stitch lines, and a plurality of buckles. The portion of the stitch lines extend between at least a portion of the plurality of buckles. In addition, the carrier comprises an interior. Moreover, the ballistic insert is disposed in the interior. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290106 | PISTON ASSEMBLY - A piston assembly includes an annular body defining a groove, with a ring disposed within the groove. The piston assembly includes a centering device disposed within the groove between an inner face of the ring and a root of the groove. The centering device centers the ring concentrically within the groove when the ring is in an uncompressed condition, prior to installation into a bore of an engine block, to prevent the inner face of the ring from moving radially outward beyond an outer edge of the groove when the ring is in the uncompressed condition. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290107 | EMISSIONS CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES WHEN THE ENGINE IS SWITCHED OFF - The invention relates to an emission cleaning system which is disposed on the intake tract of an internal combustion engine and has at least one device for taking in air and also at least one filter unit and a control/regulating device. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290108 | SLUG MITIGATION BY INCREASING AVAILABLE SURGE CAPACITY - A system includes a controller and an apparatus that includes a housing having a volume and an inlet. The inlet can receive a fluid that includes a gas and a liquid. The apparatus also includes a baffle that partitions the volume into a first portion and a second portion. The baffle extends from a base of the housing. The first portion can receive the liquid and separate the liquid into a first part and a second part. The second portion can receive the second part of the liquid from the first portion. The controller regulates an amount of the second part of the liquid in the second portion such that a level of the second part of the liquid is higher than a height that the baffle extends from the base of the housing, thus enabling the use of the extra surge capacity in the vessel. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290109 | LOW ENERGY, HIGH RECOVERY, RAPID CYCLE KINETIC PSA FOR BIOGAS - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a rotary gas separation device, such as a rotary pressure swing adsorption device. The rotary pressure swing device can include, for example, a rotor with a plurality of adsorber elements, a stator with a plurality of conduits, and a rotary valve comprising a seal assembly positioned between the rotor and the stator. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290110 | INTEGRATED PROCESS FOR FLOATING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS PRETREATMENT - The present invention provides a membrane/amine column system and process for removing acid gases from natural gas on a floating liquefied natural gas vessel. Several process configurations are provided to deal with a reduction in the effectiveness of the amine column by increasing the amount of acid gases being removed by the membrane system prior to the natural gas being sent to the amine column. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290111 | TREATMENT OF NATURAL GAS FEEDS - The present invention provides a process for treating a natural gas stream comprising sending a natural gas stream to at least one membrane unit to produce a permeate stream containing a higher concentration of carbon dioxide and a retentate stream containing a lower concentration of carbon dioxide. Then the retentate stream is sent to an adsorbent bed to remove carbon dioxide and other impurities to produce a natural gas product stream. The regeneration gas stream is sent through the molecular sieve adsorbent bed to desorb the carbon dioxide. In one process flow scheme, the regeneration stream is combined with the permeate stream from the membrane unit. Then the combined stream is sent to an absorbent column to remove carbon dioxide from the permeate stream to produce a second natural gas product stream. In the alternative flow scheme, a second membrane unit is used to improve efficiency. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290112 | HIGH PERMEANCE POLYIMIDE MEMBRANES FOR AIR SEPARATION - The present invention discloses a new type of polyimide membranes including hollow fiber and flat sheet membranes with high permeances for air separations and a method of making these membranes. The new polyimide hollow fiber membranes have O | 2011-12-01 |
20110290113 | MICROFABRICATED ARTIFICIAL LUNG ASSIST DEVICE, AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The invention provides systems and methods for exchanging gas in an oxygenator device, and methods for preparing and using such oxygenator devices. The systems and methods can be used to transfer oxygen to blood to assist lung function in a patient. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290114 | METHOD OF SEPARATING COMPONENTS FROM A GAS STREAM - This invention provides methods for separating gas components from a gas stream. The methods are particularly advantageous in that an environmentally friendly biomass absorbent is used to assist in the separation process. The invention is particularly suited to separate water soluble gas components from a gas stream. The water soluble gas components can be used to condition the biomass for additional use, such as a conditioned feed for a biofuel. In general, the conditioned biomass will have increased enzyme digestibility, making the conditioned biomass highly suitable as feedstock for biofuel production. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290115 | HOOD AIR SCOOP - An apparatus and a system is provided that may be utilized to provide stability to air flow through a hood scoop. The present invention may also be utilized to straighten and smooth out air flow through a hood scoop and accompanying air filter media. The present invention utilizes an air filtration media which may be inserted into at least a portion of a vehicle hood scoop and may filter out particulate and may also slow air flow down temporarily in order to straighten and/or smooth turbulent air flow through the air filtration media. Additionally, the present invention may provide an apparatus that may facilitate more uniform pressure inside the hood scoop of the vehicle | 2011-12-01 |
20110290116 | LONG LIFE PYRAMIDAL FILTER FOR GAS TURBINE INLET SYSTEM - A filtration apparatus includes at least three filter elements for filtering fluid, and a frame having a pyramidal frustum configuration that has at least three sides. The frame includes a frame structure for supporting the filter elements at the sides such that the filtration apparatus has a pyramidal frustum configuration. The filtration apparatus may be part of a filtration assembly. The filtration apparatus may be utilized within an associated method. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290117 | ADSORBENT CANISTERS - An adsorbent canister includes a casing defining a first adsorption chamber, a second adsorption chamber and a diffusion chamber therein, and an adsorbent capable of adsorbing the fuel vapor and filled in the first adsorption chamber and the second adsorption chamber. The first adsorption chamber and the second adsorption chamber communicate with each other via the diffusion chamber. The casing has on a side wall thereof a fuel introducing port configured to introduce fuel vapor into the first adsorption chamber and an air communicating port configured to introduce air into the second adsorption chamber. The diffusion chamber has at least one of a first diffusion chamber and a second diffusion chamber. The first adsorption chamber is positioned above the first adsorption chamber and extends over the entire length of the first adsorption chamber. The second diffusion chamber is positioned below the second adsorption chamber and extends over the entire length of the second adsorption chamber. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290118 | VAPORIZED FUEL TREATMENT APPARATUS - In a vaporized fuel treatment apparatus a partition wall member is housed in an inner cap, and a gas-liquid separation chamber and a fuel adsorption chamber are defined on either side of the partition wall member. Further, a partition plate is provided on an open end of the inner cap. Wall portions are formed respectively on the partition wall member and the partition plate, and a conduction passage is defined in the fuel adsorption chamber by these wall portions. As a result, air containing vaporized fuel can be guided to every corner of the fuel adsorption chamber. Further, a through hole is provided in a central portion of the partition wall member, and therefore liquid fuel is prevented from flowing into the fuel adsorption chamber even when a fuel tank is tilted. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290119 | ANTIMICROBIAL ELECTRET WEB - Antimicrobial electret material are described. In some embodiments, the materials comprise a unitary web comprising an antimicrobial surface treatment and having certain properties. In other embodiments, an antimicrobial electret material is described comprising an electret web comprising an antimicrobial surface treatment wherein the surface treatment comprises a sparingly soluble silver-containing compound, a photosensitive antimicrobial agent that forms reactive oxygen species, a biguanide compound, or a combination thereof. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290120 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IN-SITU TESTING OF FILTRATION SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the invention generally provide an apparatus and method for certifying a filter in a containment system without decontaminating the containment system prior to certification. The apparatus generally comprises a valve assembly selectable between at least three operational states. A first state prevents flow from prevents flow through a port of a housing. A second state fluidly couples the port to test equipment necessary to test a filter disposed within the housing. A third state seals the port but fluidly couples the test equipment to a decontamination system. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290121 | AUTOMATIC BREAD MAKING MACHINE - An automatic bread making machine that sequentially performs a mixing/kneading process, a leavening process, and a baking process includes: a bread container that is used to contain a bread making ingredient and that has a passive spindle that permits selective attachment of a mixing/kneading blade or a grinding blade in a bottom part of the bread container; a baking chamber that is provided inside a cabinet of the automatic bread making machine and that houses the bread container; a first driving spindle that is disposed in a bottom part of the baking chamber and that is so disposed that it can be coupled to the passive spindle to feed it with rotation for the mixing/kneading blade; and a second driving spindle that is disposed in the bottom part of the baking chamber in a position deviated from the first driving spindle and that is so disposed that it can be coupled to the passive spindle to feed it with rotation for the grinding blade. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290122 | DEVICE FOR CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION BY EXTRUSION COOKING OF A FOOD PRODUCT CONTAINING WHOLE SOLID PIECES, AND EXTRUSION MACHINE WITH SUCH A DEVICE - A device for continuous production by extrusion cooking of a co-extruded food product containing whole solid pieces, of the type including an extrusion die ( | 2011-12-01 |
20110290123 | Freshness prolonging device for foodstuff - The invention provides a freshness prolonging device for foodstuff for prolonging a shelf life of foodstuff by storing the foodstuff in a high electric field atmosphere. The freshness prolonging device for foodstuff includes an electrode plate to be removably mounted on a surface opposed to foodstuff stored in a food storage unit and a power source for applying a high voltage to the electrode plate. The electrode plate is composed of an electrically conductive rubber sheet hermetically sealed with a cover composed of a resin sheet. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290124 | CITRUS PRESS - The citrus press comprises a retaining base and a plurality of prongs arranged upright on one face of the retaining base, wherein a severing part is formed at least at the tip of each prong, for severing segment membranes of citrus fruit. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290125 | SERVO PRESS APPARATUS DRIVEN BY MULTIPLE MOTORS - This invention is intended to provide a large-capacity servo press apparatus driven by multiple motors, the servo press apparatus enabling a drive at a high efficiency and with reduced torque pulsations in a simple structure. The disclosed servo press comprises a slide that is moved up and down by a plurality of crank structures (including eccentric rings and connecting rods), main gears that drive the crank structures, a plurality of drive gears interlinked with the main gears directly or indirectly, intermediate gears interlinked with the main gears directly or indirectly, and servo motor sets connected to drive shafts to drive the drive gears. In each of the servo motor sets, a plurality of servo motors are directly connected to each servo motor shaft. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290126 | MULTIPOINT SERVO PRESS MACHINE - The invention provides a servo press machine including a slide moved up and down by multiple crank structures, the machine which provides perfect synchronism between main gears driving the respective crank structures and in which a compact, efficient power transmission structure can be implemented in a simple construction. In the servo press machine including the slide moved up and down by the multiple crank structures, synchronous distribution gears are driven by servo motors; the multiple main gears are driven in synchronism by the synchronous distribution gears; and each of the crank structures is driven by each of the main gears. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290127 | MULTI-STROKE SCREEN PRINTING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A screen printing apparatus is described. The apparatus has a plurality of radial arms each having a printing head associated therewith. A target area is in alignment with at least one of the printing heads wherein a design is applied to a target article at the target area by the printing head. A means for providing relative movement between the target area and the printing head provides multiple passes between a squeegee associated with the printing head and the target area. A means for providing a pressure between the squeegee and the target area is regulated such that a first pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a first stroke is not equal to a second pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a subsequent second stroke. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290128 | DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR FEEDING DAMPENING SOLUTION IN AN OFFSET PRINTING UNIT - A device for feeding dampening solution in an offset printing unit is presented. The device comprises a plurality of nozzles ( | 2011-12-01 |
20110290129 | Device and Method for Magnetically Transferring Indicia to a Coating Composition Applied to a Substrate - There is described a device and method for magnetically transferring indicia to a coating composition, such as an ink or varnish, applied to at least a part of the surface of a substrate, the coating composition comprising at least one type of magnetic or magnetizable particles. The device comprises a body subjected to a magnetic field generated by appropriate electromagnetic means, which body carries determined indicia in the form of engravings on a surface of the body, which engravings influence orientation of field lines of the magnetic field. The body comprises at least one layer of material of high magnetic permeability in which the engravings are formed. In unengraved regions of the layer of material of high magnetic permeability, the field lines of the magnetic field extend substantially parallel to the surface of the body inside said layer of material of high magnetic permeability. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290130 | Lightweight portable intaglio printing press - A lightweight portable intaglio press comprises three assemblies: a print table assembly, a side rail assembly and print head assembly. A work piece is positioned on the upper surface of print table assembly (the platen) and between left and right side mounting rail of the side rail assembly. The print head assembly comprises a frame, a print roller rotationally affixed to the frame, a pair of side rail rollers rotationally affixed on either side of the frame and substantially above and behind the print roller on the frame and a pair of handle levers securely affixed to the frame forward of the print roller. An increase in downward force on the work piece at the print roller is realized and related to the ratio of distance between the pair of side rail rollers and the print roller, to the distance between the print roller and the point on the pair of handle levers where downward force is applied. In operation, an operator exerts a downward force on the handles and moves the print head assembly forward and then backward between the left and right side mounting rail and over the work piece. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290131 | STAMP - A stamp has a frame, a stamp assembly and a skidproof assembly. The stamp assembly is mounted slidably on the frame. The skidproof assembly has four non-slip elements made of rubber and mounted respectively on the corners of the stamp assembly. Therefore, the skidproof assembly of the stamp prevents the stamp from slipping and increases steadiness of the stamp. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290132 | Method for deactivating on-press developable lithographic printing plate - A method of deactivating an on-press ink and/or fountain solution developable lithographic printing plate is described. The printing member comprises on a substrate a photosensitive layer soluble or dispersible in ink and/or fountain solution and capable of hardening upon exposure to a laser. The plate is exposed with a laser, deactivated, and then on-press developed with ink and/or fountain solution. The deactivation is carried out by overall applying to the plate a deactivating agent, heat, or a radiation that has different wavelength from the laser and does not cause hardening of the photosensitive layer. The deactivation allows the plate to be handled on press under white light or other light that is unsafe for a non-deactivated plate. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290133 | Method for Jet Printing Using Nanoparticle-Based Compositions - Apparatus and methods for controlling application of a substance to a substrate involve the use of a nanoparticle-based gating agent that blocks the substance from or attracts the substance to the substrate. The apparatus and methods may utilize ink jet technology to apply the gating agent directly to the substrate or to an intermediate surface. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290134 | IMPRINT MASK, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - According to one embodiment, an imprint mask includes a quartz plate. The quartz plate has a plurality of concave sections formed in part of an upper surface on the quartz plate, and impurities are contained in a portion between the concave sections in the quartz plate. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290135 | METHOD OF FURTHER INSERTING A PARTIALLY INSERTED LEADING AND/OR TRAILING EDGE OF A PRINTING PLATE INTO RESPECTIVE LOCK-UP SLOTS IN A PLATE CYLINDER OF A PRINTING PRESS - A method of further inserting a partially inserted leading and/or trailing edge of a printing plate into respective lock-up slots in a plate cylinder of a printing press to allow register slots in said edges to engage with lateral pins or a register mechanism in said lock-up slots is disclosed. The method comprises the step of positioning a pushing element relative to the curved surface of the plate cylinder, on which a printing plate is disposed with its leading and/or trailing edges partially inserted into their respective lock-up slots, such that said pushing element will engage and push a raised portion of said printing plate, adjacent to said partially inserted leading and/or trailing edge, down onto the surface of the plate cylinder and the leading and/or trailing edge further into their respective lock-up slots, as said plate cylinder rotates. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290136 | LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF COMMODITIES - The present invention provides a lithographic apparatus includes a first detection unit for detecting a first mark formed on an original and a second mark formed in each of a plurality of shot regions on a substrate, a second detection unit for detecting the second mark, and a processing unit for performing a process of detecting the second mark by the second detection unit to obtain an array of the shot regions, a process of obtaining a positional relationship between the first mark and the second mark, which are detected by the first detection unit, for each of the shot regions upon moving the substrate using the result of obtaining the array of the shot regions, and a process of transferring a pattern of the original onto each of the shot regions upon aligning the original and the substrate for each of the shot regions based on the positional relationship. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290137 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an image recording apparatus includes a printing unit and an entry angle changing mechanism. The entry angle changing mechanism is disposed further along the upstream than the printing unit in a conveying direction and changes the entry angle of the paper with an upper surface not printed and a lower surface printed, after printing on the first surface if printing on both sides is performed by the printing unit. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290138 | INK FOR BLACK MATRIX AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUBSTRATE USING THE SAME - An ink used to form a black matrix on a substrate using an off-set printing device, wherein the off-set printing device includes a stage on which the substrate is placed, a printing roll which is covered by a blanket, and a cliché which includes a concave portion and a convex portion, the ink includes: an organic pigment; a binder; a thermally cross-linkable monomer; a printing solvent that has a boiling point equal to or more than 100 degrees Celsius; a carrier solvent that has a boiling point less than 100 degrees Celsius; and an additive. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290139 | OPERATION OF A COLD FOIL APPARATUS BY A PRINTING PRESS - A method of transferring a transfer foil having an image forming layer through a transfer gap of a printing press under a foil cycle timing control that is selectively changeable such that it can be turned on, turned off, or is adjustable in its frequency and period of operation as a function of operating parameters of the press. | 2011-12-01 |
20110290140 | System and Method for Powered Bomb Guidance - According to one embodiment, a system of powered bomb guidance includes a munition and a guidance system operable to detect a relative position of a target. The guidance system determines course corrections to direct the munition to the target and generates a control signal reflective of the course corrections. One or more explosive guidance units are disposed at one or more control surfaces disposed along an outer surface of the munition. Each explosive guidance unit is mechanically coupled to one of a plurality of control surfaces and in electrical communication with the guidance system. Each explosive guidance unit is configured to detonate in response to receiving the control signal from the guidance system and is further configured to apply force upon detonation to the control surface to which it is coupled. | 2011-12-01 |