49th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090293767 | TRANSPARENT SOLID MARKER - There is provided a transparent solid marker that has high bending strength and low writing resistance as stick-formed goods, is difficult to break or bend, generates few remnants while coating is carried out, and does not cause spreading of a writing surface even if it is coated on a surface which is written on by oily or aqueous writing implements. There is provided a transparent solid marker that is obtained by heating and mixing a composition including a gel forming material that includes an alkali metal salt or ammonium salt of an aliphatic carboxylic acid having 8 to 36 carbon atoms, a transparency agent, a subsidiary transparency agent, hydrogenated glucose syrup, a basic pigment, and oil, and cooling it. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293768 | Coating Composition - A coating composition which is excellent in crack resistance, alkali resistance and solvent resistance while having a high hardness and which is excellent in recoatability, anti-graffiti property, and removability of graffiti is provided. The coating composition according to the present invention comprises as the essential components, (a) a liquid organosiloxane compound which is a mixture of (a-1) a liquid organosiloxane compound having an alkoxy group content of 20 to 60% by mass and (a-2) a liquid organosiloxane compound having an alkoxy group content of 5% by mass or more and less than 20% by mass, in which an (a-1)/(a-2) mass ratio is 10/90 to 60/40, (b) an organometallic catalyst, (c) at least one compound selected from among alkoxy group-containing organosilane compounds having a primary or secondary amino group, amino-modified silicone oils, and amino group-containing organosiloxane compounds, and (d) at least one compound selected from among compounds having two or more glycidyl groups in one molecule, glycidyl group-containing silane compounds and glycidyl group-containing silicone oligomers. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293769 | BLUE PHTHALOCYANINE PIGMENT COMPOSITION AND ITS PREPARATION - The invention pertains to pigment compositions comprising from 70 to 93%, preferably from 81 to 93%, of e copper phthalocyanine, from to 18% of an aminomethyl-substituted phthalocyanine, from 2 to 15% of an ammonium sulfonato phthalocyanine and less than 2% of other phthalocyanine compounds, preferably 5 made by wet-milling a mixture of a copper phthalocyanine and e copper phthalocyanine together with the aminomethyl-substituted phthalocyanine and a milling aid in an organic liquid and adding the ammonium sulfonato phthalocyanine before the milling aid and the organic liquid are separated from the wet-milled mixture. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293770 | PROTECTIVE CONCRETE FOR WEAKENING THE INTENSITY OF PROTON RADIATION - Provided is a protective concrete for weaken the intensity of proton radiation, and it is prepared by mixing 525# cement 500-700 Kg; barite sand 1000-1400 kg, barite stone 1500-1800 Kg, lead powder 180-200 Kg and water 170-180 Kg. The barite that can absorb the proton radiation is used, so the present concrete is much better than conventional concretes in weakening the proton radiation, and 1.5 m-thick wall without lead plates which is prepared with the present concrete can achieve the same effect on weakening the proton radiation with a conventional 2 m-thick wall covering with lead plates. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293771 | Heavy refractory mass for the execution of radioprotection and heat accumulation barriers - The mass is structured on the basis of calcium aluminate cement, aggregates, water and chemical additives that modify the characteristics of the concrete. This mass uses magnetite, hematite or steel shot as an aggregate, with a highly continuous granulometry so as to achieve perfect consistency in the mass (Fuller's curve), accompanied by a high density, decisive factors for an optimum barrier effect against radiations. It can withstand high temperatures without there being any structural loss and it therefore maintains the barrier effect. The mass is suitable for producing poured concrete, concrete for bricks, and mortar, for use in the building of radioactive enclosures in which energies above 450 KeV, etc. are handled. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293772 | METHOD FOR STABILISING SOLUBLE METASTABLE SOLUBLE ANHYDRITE III, METHOD FOR PREPARING STABILISED SOLUBLE ANHYDRITE III HYDRAULIC BINDER, THE OBTAINED HYDRAULIC BINDER, USE OF THIS BINDER AND INDUSTRIAL FACILITY FOR CARRYING OUT SUCH A METHOD - The invention relates to a method for stabilising a metastable soluble anhydrite III, to a method for producing a hydraulic binder based thereon, to the thus obtainable hydraulic binder, to a method for the use thereof in the cement industry and to an industrial plant for carrying out the inventive method. The method consists in stabilising a metastable soluble anhydrite III by mechanically stressing the particles thereof in such a way the crystal structure of the particles is modified and the metastable phase thereof is stabilised. Said invention makes it possible to stabilise the metastable soluble anhydrite III particles without using current steps for heating and quenching said particles. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293773 | WORKSURFACE ASSEMBLY - A worksurface assembly includes a support structure and a top portion that is movable relative to the support structure. The worksurface assembly may include a mounting rail configured to support various accessory units. A utility supply system is provided, and the top portion of the worksurface assembly may be moved to provide access to the utility supply system. A mechanism provides for controlled movement of the top portion of the worksurface assembly relative to the support structure. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293774 | Stowable Table Unit System for a Vehicle - A stowable table unit system for a motor vehicle comprises a table portion, a support leg portion, and a lifting mechanism. The table portion has a top surface and a bottom surface. The lifting mechanism connects to the table portion and positions the table portion between a stowed position and a deployed position. The support leg moves between a stored position within the bottom surface of the table portion when the table portion is in the stowed position and an extended position when the table portion is in the deployed position. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293775 | WIRE MESH PALLET AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A WIRE MESH PALLET - A wire mesh pallet is presented. The wire mesh pallet includes a wire mesh, the wire mesh including a plurality of integral legs, the legs formed by bending of the wire mesh. The wire mesh pallet further includes at least one truss device, the truss device capable of limiting or controlling an amount of flex of said wire mesh pallet. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293776 | Pallet (Load Carrier) | 2009-12-03 |
20090293777 | Ergonomic leg stands - The present invention in one embodiment is a device to provide a comfortable or restful stance or both for a standing person. The invention in this embodiment includes a sole plate upon which the user places his or her foot. The sole plate is substantially planar and is oriented at an angle from the floor. The invention also includes a leg contacting member that is oriented at an angle from vertical. The user places his or her foot on the sole plate and leans forward so that the front part of their lower leg contacts the leg contacting member. The leg contacting member supports the user. In another embodiment, the invention is a method to provide comfort or rest or both to a standing person. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293778 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A TABLE - A table may include a table top and a support structure connected to the table top. The support structure may include a pair of legs that are movable between extended and collapsed positions relative to the table top. The support structure may also include a brace assembly with a first portion connected to the legs and a second portion connected to the table top. The first portion of the brace assembly may be a unitary, one-piece structure or it may include multiple interconnected components. The first portion of the brace assembly is preferably curved upwardly and inwardly towards a center portion of the table top. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293779 | FOLDING ASSEMBLY AND FOLDAWAY TABLE - A folding mechanism comprising a table top ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090293780 | TABLE - A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces pivotally attached to a retaining assembly preferably mounted in relation to the table top. Specifically, the retaining assembly includes a cross-brace member operably disposed through openings formed in the distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces, thus providing a pivotal engagement in relation to the table top. Alternatively, a second retaining assembly including a cross-brace member may be mounted in relation to the table top, wherein the distal end of the first pivotal support brace pivotally engages the first retaining member and the distal end of the second pivotal support brace pivotally engages the second retaining member. In addition, the first and second support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, wherein each support leg of the first and second support pedestals are laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collapsed position. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293781 | Table, Shelf Unit or Modular Structure with Box Hollow Profile Sections, Assembled by Using Safety Coupling Retainers - The invention relates to a table, shelving unit or modular structure comprising hollow sections with a square cross-section, which are mounted by means of coupling with safety retainers. The invention consists of upper longitudinal members ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090293782 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING POWER BY OXYFUEL COMBUSTION - A method of generating power by oxyfuel combustion. Carbonaceous fuel and oxidant gas are fed into a furnace. In a first operating mode, the oxidant gas includes a stream of substantially pure oxygen conveyed from an oxygen supply for combusting the fuel with the oxygen to produce exhaust gas including mainly carbon dioxide and water. The exhaust gas is discharged from the furnace and is divided into a recycling portion and an end portion. The recycling portion is recycled to the furnace. Heat is transferred from the end portion to the stream of substantially pure oxygen by circulating a liquid heat transfer medium in a passage between an exhaust gas cooler and an oxygen heater. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293783 | PYROLYSIS APPARATUS - Apparatus for the pyrolysis of solid waste material includes a thermal reactor including an elongate hollow housing with a reaction chamber disposed within the housing. The thermal reactor is vertically oriented in order to cause solid waste material fed thereinto to pass through said reaction chamber by the force of gravity and a plurality of vanes are disposed for both conducting heat into said reactor chamber and for tumbling said solid waste material as said solid waste material passes through said reaction chamber. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293784 | Suspended refractory curtain - A vertically suspended refractory wall having at least two rows of refractory shapes. Each refractory shape of the upper row has a recess in a bottom portion or a lower portion of the refractory shape. Each refractory shape of the lower row has a head portion or an upper portion that lockingly engages within at least a portion of the recess of the refractory shape of the upper row. The interlocked and vertically suspended refractory wall can be used as refractory curtain, such as within an industrial furnace. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293785 | COMBUSTION SYSTEM WITH CELLULAR CHAIN GRATE - A chain grate for a combustion system is disclosed, comprising a continuous belt of connected links. The links have a generally boxlike configuration open to below and comprise a substantially solid upper surface, and at least one downwardly projecting wall. At least some of said links comprise at least one vent open to said surface. The grate comprises an array of substantially isolated cells open to below and a substantially continuous upper surface defined by said links. The vents permit combustion gas to travel from the interior of said cells to said surface. The links are joined together in a linear array by a hinge structure at the opposing ends of the links. The grate is intended to be supported by a bed which includes one or more plenums which have a flat upper surface for supporting the grate. The grate rests upon the flat surface to effectively form a sealed, cellular structure defined by the interior spaces within the link bodies. Openings in the upper surface may be aligned with the vents in the links, thereby effectively permitting zonal distribution of combustion gasses across the grate. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293786 | Biomass Combustion Chamber and Refractory Components - A combustion chamber has refractory walls, with an input feeding biomass into the chamber, and an ignition source to ignite the biomass. Each refractory wall component, refractory brick, panel or castable, has a surface exposed to heat generated within the chamber with a thermal protective layer consisting of a thermal enhancing high emissivity coating disposed on the exposed refractory surface. The coating contains from about 5% to about 35% of colloidal silica, colloidal alumina, or combinations thereof, from about 23% to about 79% of a filler, and from about 1% to about 20% of one or more emissivity agents. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293787 | INCINERATION PLANT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INCINERATION PLANT - The invention relates to an incineration plant with a furnace, a device for feeding back incineration residues into the furnace, a device for measuring at least one parameter of the incineration, and devices for controlling the incineration. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for controlling an incineration plant. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293788 | Trailing Hose System for Aquatic Ecosystem Liquid and Granular Materials Application - A trailing hose system is disclosed for the application of materials (liquid or granular pesticides, nutrient inactivation, water quality improvement compounds) in a water body. The trailing hose or hoses release the material (liquid or granular pesticides, nutrient inactivation, water quality improvement compounds) at the desired depth within the water column. The current technology for the subsurface application of these materials is surface injection, granular spreaders, and the use of weighted hoses deployed from a vessel (boat). Surface injection of these materials below the thermocline, or to the bottom of a water body in sufficient concentrations to control the target pest, to deactivate nutrients, and or enhance water quality is required in the industry. The current technology that utilizes the use of weighted hose is cumbersome, and is a slow process that allows for the application of these materials at approximately 1-2 miles per hour. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293789 | RIGID TUBE BUOYANCY ASSEMBLY FOR BOATS - A stabilized watercraft having a pointed bow, a transom and curved sides, and a rigid buoyancy tube which extends from the bow to a point past the transom. The tube has a cross-section which is approximately rectangular, but is generally somewhat wider in a lower portion than in an upper portion thereof over at least an aft portion of the boat. The tube has a dead rise in the range of 0° to +15° with the upper surface of the tube being flared outwardly in the range of 30°-80° at the bow portion of the watercraft and an angle of 60°-80° at the stern portion. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293790 | Pontoon with integrated lifting strake and method for making the same - A pontoon with an improved running surface and methods for construction the same are provided. The pontoon comprises an interior concave main running surface formed along the longitudinal centerline of the pontoon which is bounded by two sponsons, which in turn are bounded by two distal concave surfaces, or integrated lifting strakes. The associated methods provide a process for retrofitting prior art pontoons or constructing the pontoon to avoid the need for welds below the waterline of the pontoon. The pontoon provides improved pontoon boat performance by maximizing lift and minimizing leakage. The pontoon also reduces construction costs by lowering the number of welds required to form a pontoon with lifting strakes. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293791 | STEERING APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is a steering apparatus of a small ship such as a motorboat, which prevents abrasion and noise caused by a gap between a rotary cover and a rotary plate and maximizes steering handle rotation prevention effect. The steering apparatus includes a cylindrical fixed frame; the rotary plate rotatably set inside the fixed frame; a plurality of mounts arranged on the rotary plate and having rolling elements and elastic elements mounted thereon; the elastic elements mounted on the mounts and applying elasticity to the rolling elements to press the rolling elements against the inner face of the fixed frame; the rotary cover including a movable part having movable pieces capable of pressing the rolling elements when a steering shaft is operated and covering the top of the rotary plate to prevent the rolling elements and the elastic elements from being separated from the mounts; the steering shaft penetrating the fixed frame, the rotary plate and the rotary cover; and elastic pads respectively attached to portions of the movable pieces, which come into contact with the rolling elements, to eliminate a gap between each movable piece and each rolling element. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293792 | TOWING AND SUBSEA INSTALLATION OF LONG ARTICLES - An elongate article ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090293793 | Manual Pole Anchoring System - A manual pole anchoring system for a trolling motor at a bow of a watercraft which comprises an elongated conduit assembly; means for securing said elongated conduit assembly in a spaced apart vertical position away from a vertical shaft of the trolling motor; an elongated pole assembly which passes through said conduit assembly; and means for locking said elongated pole assembly in a manually adjusted position within said conduit assembly, wherein said elongated pole assembly can extend down to a given depth into a seafloor to anchor the watercraft at the bow, while another type of device can anchor the watercraft at the stem to best position the watercraft with respect to a desired location while factoring in direction of the wind. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293794 | SHAFT SEAL PRESSURE COMPENSATION SYSTEM FOR AN UNDERWATER DEVICE - A shaft seal pressure compensation system for an underwater device such a remotely operated vehicle powered by motor driven thrusters where the shaft of the motor extends from a motor housing into the surrounding water and is sealed by a shaft seal by automatically supplying air to pressurize the thrusters to balance the internal pressure of the thrusters to match the ambient water pressure. The air is supplied by a variable volume container that responsive to a pressure differential between the external ambient pressure and an internal pressure within the variable volume gas container for adjusting the volume of the variable volume gas container so that the internal pressure equals the ambient pressure, and thus balancing the system. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293795 | Submarine with a propulsion drive with an electric motor ring - In one aspect, a submarine with a boat hull and a propulsion drive for the submarine the propulsion drive is arranged outside the boat hull and comprises a housing and a first electric motor, with the housing embodying a channel for a flow of water through the channel in a main direction of flow from an inlet to an outlet of the channel, and with the first electric motor featuring a rotor which is arranged in the channel and is supported rotatably around an axis of rotation in the housing, with the rotor being embodied in the shape of a ring with a ring inner side and a ring outer side, and with blades for propelling the submarine being arranged on the ring inner side of the rotor. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293796 | INFLATABLE KAYAK - A selectively inflatable kayak that includes at least one elongated pneumatically inflatable flexible tube which when inflated defines a passenger compartment and relatively narrow bow and stern sections. A flexible cover extends over the elongated pneumatically inflatable tube extending between and at least partially encasing it to provide an open passenger compartment and floor for the kayak. Cylindrical sheaths are sized to fit over and be received by the elongated pneumatically inflatable tube along the sections of the tube defining the sides of the passenger compartment. Extensions to the flexible cover are also provided at the bow and stern sections of the passenger compartment to drape over and separate the elongated pneumatically inflatable tube from the passenger compartment at those locations. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293797 | Boat Cover - A boat cover for a suspended cover system that is configured to fit a boat in a manner that prevents relative movement therebetween minimizing wear. The cover has at least one fitting seam that follows part of the top of the boat. An integral cover cinching arrangement enables tightening the bottom of the cover against the hull hugging it. Vents overlying a passenger section minimize wind force by reducing cover pressure differential. The cover can be equipped with a second fitting seam that extends along the gunwale of the boat and can have a downwardly extending fitting seam section that extends below the gunwale toward the bow to help fit the cover to the front portion of the hull of the boat. Stretchable straps used to hang the cover from a track of the boat cover system can be used to minimize force on the cover caused by wave action. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293798 | SELF ADHESIVE MEDICATION REMINDER DEVICE - The present invention is a dosage reminder device that serves as a regular and constant reminder of when a medication was last taken as well as when a medicine should next be taken. The device is attached to any medicine box or bottle using a self-adhesive or strap style backing element and, owing to its relative simplicity and low cost, can be disposed of once the medication has been used or is no longer needed. The dial portion includes an opposed raised annular rim with radially inwardly oriented detents. By being mechanically engaged in multiple locations, the dial indicator resists movement, even with inadvertent patient dropping or scraping of the medication receptacle, thusly clearly and securely showing dosage timing. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293799 | Method for growing silicon single crystal, and silicon wafer - A silicon single crystal is produced by the CZ process by setting a hydrogen partial pressure in an inert atmosphere within a growing apparatus to 40 Pa or more but 400 Pa or less, and by growing a trunk part of the single crystal as a defect-free area free from the Grown-in defects. Therefore, a wafer the whole surface of which is composed of the defect-free area free from the Grown-in defects and which can sufficiently and uniformly form BMD can be easily produced. Such a wafer can be extensively used, since it can significantly reduce generation of characteristic defectives of integrated circuits to be formed thereon and contribute for improving the production yield as a substrate responding to the demand for further miniaturization and higher density of the circuits. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293800 | Single crystal manufacturing apparatus and method - A Czochralski single crystal manufacturing apparatus uses multiple heaters to improve the controllability of crystal diameter. The power supplied to the multiple heaters is controlled so as to bring the pulling up speed close to a predetermined speed set value, and so as to bring the heater temperatures close to predetermined target temperature values. The ratio of electrical power between the heaters is controlled to agree with a predetermined power ratio set value which varies according to the crystal pulling up length, and the heater temperatures change along with this change, which causes disturbance to the diameter control. To compensate for this, heater temperature changes along with the power ratio set value change are taken into account in advance in the temperature set values. Accordingly, along with change of the power ratio set value, the temperature set values change to values appropriate for the current power ratio set value. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293801 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF SILICON SINGLE CRYSTAL - A method of growing a single crystal, wherein the yield in terms of specific resistance is improved by improving an effective segregation coefficient without affecting other characteristics, is provided: wherein a seed crystal provided to the lower end of a wire cable is immersed in melt in a crucible, a single crystal ingot is grown on the lower end portion of the seed crystal being elevated by pulling up the wire cable while rotating the same, and a horizontal magnetic field intensity to be applied to the silicon melt is changed in accordance with crystal positions along the growing axis direction of the single crystal ingot, so that an effective segregation coefficient of a dopant along the growing axis direction in the single crystal ingot becomes small. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293802 | Method of growing silicon single crystals - By giving a shoulder portion height of at least 100 mm in growing silicon single crystals having a diameter of 450 mm (weighing up to 1100 kg) by the CZ method, it becomes possible to inhibit the occurrence of dislocations in the shoulder formation step to thereby achieve a yield improvement and increase productivity. Furthermore, when this method is applied under application of a transverse magnetic field with a predetermined intensity, the occurrence of dislocations can be further inhibited and, accordingly, defect-free silicon single crystals suited for wafer manufacture can be grown with high production efficiency. Thus, the method is best suited for the production of large-diameter silicon single crystals having a diameter of 450 mm, which are applied in the manufacture of semiconductor devices. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293803 | Method of growing silicon single crystals - By providing a length of not less than 100 mm to a tail portion to be formed following the cylindrical body portion in growing silicon single crystals having a cylindrical body portion with a diameter of 450 mm using the CZ method, it becomes possible to inhibit the occurrence of dislocations in the tail portion and thus achieve improvements in yield and productivity. A transverse magnetic field having an intensity of not less than 0.1 T is preferably applied on the occasion of formation of that tail portion. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293804 | Method of shoulder formation in growing silicon single crystals - A method of shoulder formation in growing silicon single crystals by the CZ method which comprises causing the taper angle to vary in at least two stages, desirably three stages or four stages, can inhibit the occurrence of dislocations in the shoulder formation step and thereby improve the yield and increase the productivity. As the number of stages resulting from varying the taper angle is increased, possible disturbances to occur at crystal growth interfaces and incur dislocations can be reduced and, further, when the above shoulder formation method is applied under application of a transverse magnetic field having a predetermined intensity, the occurrence of dislocations can be inhibited and defect-free silicon single crystals suited for the manufacture of wafers can be grown with high production efficiency. Therefore, the method is best suited for the production of large-diameter silicon single crystals with a diameter of 450 mm which are to be applied to manufacturing semiconductor devices. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293805 | Melt composition for gallium nitride single crystal growth and method for growing gallium nitride single crystal - It is provided a melt composition for growing a gallium nitride single crystal by flux method. The melt composition contains gallium, sodium and barium, and a content of barium is 0.05 to 0.3 mol % with respect to 100 mol % of sodium. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293806 | SILICA GLASS CRUCIBLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A silica glass crucible for pulling up a silicon crystal related to the present invention includes a roundness Sx of an interior surface of the silica glass crucible and a roundness Sy of an exterior surface of the silica glass crucible in at least a wall part of the silica glass crucible both being 0.4 or less (Sx/M≦0.4, Sy/M≦0.4) to a maximum thickness M in the same measurement height as the roundness. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293807 | Apparatus for filtration and gas-vapor mixing in thin film deposition - An apparatus removes particles from a gas/vapor mixture while at the same time improves the uniformity of gas/vapor mixture to create a more uniformly-mixed mixture stream for thin film deposition and semiconductor device fabrication. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293808 | Light-Emitting Device, Film-Forming Method and Manufacturing Apparatus Thereof, and Cleaning Method of the Manufacturing Apparatus - This invention provides a new film forming method in which, on the occasion that pressure is decreased by pressure decreasing means which was connected to a film forming chamber, and a film is formed by evaporating an organic compound material from a deposition source in the film forming chamber, minute amounts of gas (silane series gas) which comprises smaller particles than particles of the organic compound material, i.e., a material with a smaller atomic radius are flowed, and the material with a small atomic radius is made to be included in an organic compound film. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293809 | STAGE UNIT FOR SUPPORTING A SUBSTRATE AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A SUBSTRATE INCLUDING THE SAME - In a stage for supporting a substrate, a body, a base plate and a buffer are provided in the stage. The body on which the substrate is positioned includes a plate having a heating electrode for generating heat therein and a tube protruded from a bottom surface of the plate. The body is mounted on the base plate. The buffer is interposed between the base plate and the tube and has a thermal expansion ratio higher than that of the tube of the body and lower than that of the base plate. Accordingly, thermal expansion of the base plate may be absorbed by the buffer and may not have direct effect on the body. Therefore, the body may be prevented from being damaged due to the thermal expansion of the base plate. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293810 | ARRANGEMENT FOR COATING A SUBSTRATE - The invention relates to an arrangement for coating a substrate ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090293811 | Bale-buddy animal feeder with powered hinged floor - The Bale-Buddy is an animal feeder with removable adjustable legs, a movable hinged floor powered by suspension or compression springs, weights, elastic bands or other power source variations thereof, a rearward and upward slanted grill and a trough that catches small bits preventing loss of feed on the ground and constructed in various lengths to accommodate group or solo feeding. The powered hinged floor can be fixed in its lowered position for bulk filling the feeder from the rear as well as from the top. When released from its lowered filling position the powered hinged floor raises feed upward and forward to the back slanted grill as feed at the grill is consumed. By raising the feed upward and forward, every bit is reachable by the animal(s) leaving no amount of feed to decay. The feeder can be constructed in various lengths thereby accommodating the simultaneous feeding of multiple animals. To accommodate a different type of animal like sheep, llamas, deer, alpacas, horses, etc. one merely changes the grill to one with different spacing between the vertical grill bars. The elevation of the feeder is changed by setting it on the ground or by adjustable legs thereby accommodating the various sizes of animals. The Bale-Buddy is an improved feeder that saves money, feed and labor. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293812 | OVERFLOW DEVICE FOR WATER TANK - An aquarium overflow device capable of preventing inadvertent supply of water in an aquarium from being supplied to an outside during, e.g., power failure is provided. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293813 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MABE PEARL - The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a sculpted mabe pearl comprising: —a step of positioning, beneath the cover of a mollusk, a dome-shaped nucleus having a sculpted relief, and—a step of immersing the mollusk provided with its nucleus in sea water for a specific period. The invention is characterized in that the step of positioning is preceded by a step of sculpture modifying the relief of said nucleus, involving reducing the height of the relief on the zone or zones of the nucleus that have planar surfaces or concave surfaces to be accentuated. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293814 | Fish tank cover - This device will allow an aquarium to be accentuated without disturbing the internal contents of the aquarium. It will be comprised of a solid structure that will fit over the outside of an aquarium and will allow interior inspection of an aquarium without removing the device. It will also allow routine maintenance of the aquarium's parts without removing the device. It will also allow feeding of the fish, also without removing the device from over the top of the aquarium. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293815 | INTEGRATED RFID TAG IN A CARD HOLDER, CAGE, LID, AND RACK FOR USE WITH INVENTORYING AND TRACKING OF CAGE OCCUPANTS AND EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to an integrated RFID card holder, cage, lid or rack and system for collecting census, inventorying, and tracking of animal cages, lids, card holders, racks, and other related equipment. Preferably, the card holder is comprised of an RF transparent material such as plastic. During operation, a RFID reader reads each integrated RFID card holder attached to an animal cage for virtually linking the cage to an animal rack in effect assigning a parking spot to each animal cage within an animal cage rack system. The integrated RFID card holder can be determined to be in a room when the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is the highest comparing multiple reads from one or many antennas. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293816 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING AND INDICATING TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED LIQUIDS - Embodiments of the present disclosure generally pertain to systems and methods for estimating and indicating temperature characteristics of temperature controlled liquids. A system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure has a tank filled at least partially with a liquid, such as water, and the system has a plurality of temperature sensors mounted on the tank. During operation, a controller compares temperatures sensed by these temperature sensors to a predefined temperature profile for the liquid within the tank in order to estimate the likely temperature characteristics of such liquid. The controller then reports these estimated temperature characteristics via a user interface. As an example, the controller may estimate and report the amount of liquid above a threshold temperature that can be drawn from the tank. Based on the reported temperature characteristics, a user may make decisions about whether or how to use liquid drawn from the tank. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293817 | Detonation Combustor Cleaning Device and Method of Cleaning a Vessel with a Detonation Combustor Cleaning Device - A detonation combustor cleaning device includes at least one combustion chamber having combustion flow path and including a deflection member. An ignition device is operatively connected to the at least one combustion chamber is selectively activated to ignite a combustible fuel within the at least one combustion chamber to produce a shockwave that moves in a first direction along the combustion flow path, impacts the deflection member, reverses direction and passes into a vessel to dislodge particles clinging to inner surfaces thereof. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293818 | Fluidized Bed Heat Exchanger for a Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler and a Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler with a Fluidized Bed Heat Exchanger - A heat exchanger and a circulating fluidized bed boiler with a heat exchanger including a first fluidized bed heat exchange chamber and a second fluidized bed heat exchange chamber, arranged in connection with a furnace of the circulating fluidized bed boiler, a first inlet channel for introducing hot solids from a particle separator of the external circulation of the circulating fluidized bed boiler into the first heat exchange chamber, a second inlet channel for introducing solids to the second heat exchange chamber, a first discharge for removing a first portion of the cooled solids from the first heat exchange chamber to the second inlet channel and a second discharge for removing cooled solids from the second heat exchange chamber to the furnace, the heat exchange chamber including an inlet for introducing hot solids directly from the internal circulation of the furnace to the second heat exchange chamber. The heat exchanger also preferably includes a third discharge for removing a second portion of the cooled solids from the first heat exchange chamber directly to the furnace. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293819 | REMOTE WATER SHUT-OFF DEVICE - Described herein, is a device and system for remotely shutting off the supply of water to water heaters, thereby preserving a reservoir of potable water within the water heater during exigent times. An “off” signal may be sent within a region, thereby preventing the further flow of water into water heaters when the water supply has become contaminated. The device includes an antenna for receiving signals, a valve unit, and a solenoid capable of opening and closing the valve unit upon the receipt of “on” and “off” signals. The device may be battery operated and may sound a warning alarm when activated and/or when the batter is low. Also described, is a method of preserving a potable reservoir of water within a water heater upon the water supply leading to the water heater becoming contaminated. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293820 | Two-cycle, opposed-piston internal combustion engine - In a two-cycle, opposed-piston internal combustion engine, opposed pistons disposed in a cylinder are coupled to a pair of side-mounted crankshafts by connecting rods that are subject to substantially tensile forces acting between the pistons and the crankshafts. This geometry reduces or eliminates side forces between the pistons and the bore of the cylinder. The cylinder and the pistons are independently cooled to reduce cylindrical deformation caused by thermal expansion during engine operation. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293821 | AIR-COOLED V-TYPE COMBUSTION ENGINE - A cooling fan assembly has an inner surface provided with a guide body for guiding a cooling air towards a first engine cylinder, positioned on a leading side with respect to the direction of rotation of the cooling fan assembly, and a second engine cylinder, positioned on a trailing side, after the cooling air has been separated. The guide body includes an upright wall protruding from the inner surface of the fan casing in an axial direction of the cooling fan assembly and extending radially outwardly and spirally from the inner surface of the fan casing as it progresses from the trailing side towards the leading side, and a ceiling wall connected with a projecting end of the upright wall and extending inside the spirality and operable to guide the cooling air inside the spirality of the upright wall towards the first engine cylinder. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293822 | GENERAL-PURPOSE V-TYPE ENGINE - To a first bank B | 2009-12-03 |
20090293823 | TRACTION MECHANISM DRIVE WITH A COMPENSATING DEVICE FOR VIBRATION REDUCTION - The present invention relates to a traction drive with a compensating device for vibration reduction of a driven shaft, for example a camshaft, a water pump shaft or an injection pump shaft of an internal combustion engine, having a drive wheel which is coupled to the shaft, having a drive means, and having at least one compensating mass which is relatively movable in the traction drive and having at least one actuating mechanism for moving the compensating mass. Here, the compensating mass is movable in or counter to the rotational direction of the shaft, and the actuating mechanism is formed as a tangentially acting actuator for moving the compensating mass. The invention also relates to a method for vibration reduction in a traction drive, having a driven shaft, a drive wheel and a drive means, wherein at least one actuating mechanism moves at least one compensating mass which is relatively movable in the traction drive, having the steps: activating the actuating mechanism, moving the compensating mass and generating a compensating torque at the driven shaft. In the case of a control drive with a camshaft adjusting system for the angular adjustment of the control time, the camshaft which is movable relative to the traction drive can simultaneously be used as a compensating mass for vibration reduction. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293824 | Continuously Variable Valve Lift System for Engine - A continuously variable valve lift system for an engine may include a driving cam fixed to a camshaft, a control shaft disposed in parallel to the camshaft with a predetermined distance, an upper rocker arm, one end of which is rotatably coupled to the control shaft and the other end of which is slidably contacted to and rotated by the driving cam, lower rocker arm that is selectively pushed by the upper rocker arm and selectively pushes a valve, rocker arm follower slidably coupled to the lower rocker arm and contacting the upper rocker arm, wherein the rocker arm follower transmits an operational force of the upper rocker arm to the lower rocker arm, and a variable mechanism that changes contact point of the rocker arm follower and the upper rocker arm according to rotation of the control shaft. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293825 | VARIABLE VALVE LIFT APPARATUS - A variable valve lift apparatus may include a camshaft having an input cam, a rocker arm shaft disposed in parallel with the camshaft with a distance therebetween, a shaft carrier with a camshaft and a rocker arm shaft, a rocker arm that is mounted on the rocker arm shaft with a first roller contacting the input cam, a first link connected to the rocker arm, an amplification lever with a middle portion thereof connected to the first link and the shaft carrier, a second link connected to the amplification lever, an output cam mounted on the camshaft, one side of the output cam connected to the second link, and a profile portion formed at an exterior circumference thereof, a variable driveshaft rotating the shaft carrier by a predetermined angle, and a valve moved by the profile portion with rotation of the output cam. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293826 | VARIABLE PHASE MECHANISM - A variable phase mechanism is described which comprises a drive member rotatable about an axis, first and second driven members rotatable in synchronism with the drive member, an actuator for rotating the first driven member relative to the drive member to vary the phase of rotation of the first driven member relative to the drive member, and a yoke coupling the second driven member for rotation with one of the drive member and the first driven member and movable transversely relative to the axis of the drive member to vary the phase of rotation of the second driven member relative to the drive member. In the invention, transverse movement of the yoke is effected by means of interaction between the other of the drive member and the first driven member and a radially outwards facing surface defined by the yoke. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293827 | VALVE SPRING DEVICE AND VALVE TRAIN OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE USING THE SAME - A port is formed in a cylinder head of an engine. The port is opened and closed by a valve. A valve spring device is provided with a first spring and a second spring. The second spring is contained in a housing and held by a stopper in a manner such that it is compressed along an axis or subjected to a preload. The preload of the second spring is larger than an installation load of the first spring. An axial load acts on the springs. The valve spring device has load-deflection characteristics such that only the first spring deforms axially when the axial load is not larger than a predetermined value and that both the first and second springs deform axially when the axial is load exceeds the predetermined value. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293828 | ENGINE WITH AN AUTOMATIC CHOKE AND METHOD OF OPERATING AN AUTOMATIC CHOKE FOR AN ENGINE - A method of controlling a choke valve of an engine with a controller is disclosed. Also disclosed is an automatic choke performing the method, an engine having the automatic choke, and an apparatus having the engine. The controller includes an electronic circuit, such as a programmable device, and is coupled to a temperature sensor and a motor. The method includes determining a temperature value using the temperature sensor, determining a time period to hold the choke valve in a first position, keeping the choke valve at the first position for the time period, moving the choke valve from the first position toward a second position using the motor, determining a count to hold the choke valve, keeping the choke valve at the second position for the count, and moving the choke valve from the second position toward a fully open position. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293829 | INTAKE PATH GAS INTRODUCING DEVICE AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A strong structural body is formed by integrating a side wall portion in the form of inverted V and a plate-shaped bottom wall portion. Plate-shaped side wall portions of the side wall portion in the form of inverted V are integrated with respective manifold arrays, whereby the two manifold arrays are linearly connected by the plate-shaped bottom wall portion. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293830 | AIR INTAKE BOX - An air intake box is integrally molded and includes an inlet section that has a tail end extending and forming a bent and upward inclined guide section and a connection section connected to the guide section. External air enters the inlet section through an air-inlet port and is then guided upward by the guide section and further guided toward an engine through a sleeve fit into the connection section to make the air intake more smooth and increase the amount of air intake for realizing cooling of a belt of a transmission system and preventing water from directly entering the engine transmission system so as to protect the belt of the transmission system from failure due to slippage and ensure that the engine power can be effectively transmitted through the transmission system. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293831 | INTAKE DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Tumble control valves (TCV) are disposed downstream of a gas introducing passage inside intake paths and upstream of an opening of a gas branching passage. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293832 | INTAKE DUCT - [Object] The object of the present invention is to provide an intake duct having waterproof function without increasing parts count. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293833 | PISTON ACTUATING ENGINE FOR COMBUSTING FUEL - An internal combustion engine having an engine block with a chamber disposed therein containing a reciprocating piston. A head is mounted on the head of the engine block for providing fuel to the chamber. The chamber is designed to have a first end with a first diameter that tapers inward to a second end that has a second diameter that is less than the first diameter and extends into a cylindrical portion such that the reciprocating piston reciprocates within the cylindrical portion. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293834 | OIL SUPPLYING APPARATUS FOR ENGINE - An oil supplying apparatus includes a first oil path supplying working oil from an outlet port to a portion to be supplied with the working oil, a second oil path supplying the working oil to an oil pressure control valve, a relief oil path, and a valve body oil path. Depending on first, second, third, and fourth ranges of the oil pressure of the working oil in the first oil path, the working oil is supplied to the first oil path, is supplied to the first oil path and to the relief oil path via the valve body oil path, is directly supplied to the first oil path and is supplied to merge into the first oil path via the oil pressure control valve, and is supplied to the first oil path and to the relief oil path via the oil pressure control valve respectively. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293835 | AIR-COOLED ENGINE HAVING IMPROVED DUST PREVENTIVE STRUCTURE - An air-cooled engine is provided, in which a cooling fan assembly for inducing a stream of cooling air and a screen member for covering an axial end face of the cooling fan on a suction side are drivingly mounted on a rotary drive shaft of the engine. A fan casing covering the cooling fan assembly and defining an air flow path for the flow of the stream of cooling air is formed with an air intake opening through which the cooling air is introduced towards the cooling fan assembly and the screen member. A cutter is formed in an outer peripheral portion of the screen member or its neighbor so as to protrude axially close to an inner surface of the fan casing at a position downstream of the cooling air from the air intake opening. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293836 | ENGINE EXHAUST COOLER AND AIR PRE-CLEANER ASPIRATOR - A diffuser for a work machine having an air breathing fuel consuming internal combustion engine with an exhaust aftertreatment device periodically elevating the exhaust temperatures to a high level. The diffuser has a venturi section and the excess contaminants from an intake air pre-cleaner are directed to the throat of the venturi to aspirate and dispose of excess contaminants while cooling the exhaust flow. Additional openings in the divergent section of the diffuser assist in providing significant reductions in exhaust temperatures within a short axial envelope. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293837 | WORK MACHINE - A work machine to which a cassette gas cylinder is detachably attached is disclosed. The cassette gas cylinder is accommodated inside a gas cylinder case. The gas cylinder case for accommodating the cassette gas cylinder is detachably attached to the work machine so that the gas cylinder case wherein the cassette gas cylinder is accommodated can be transported together with the cylinder. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293838 | Structure of airflow control system - A structure of an airflow control system includes a vortex control valve located in an intake passage and generating a vortex in a combustion cylinder upon intake of air-fuel mixture for combustion, the intake passage supplying the air-fuel mixture to the combustion cylinder, and a return flow passage for returning a portion of exhaust gas generated by the combustion of the air-fuel mixture in the combustion cylinder to the intake passage, wherein a merge portion where the return flow passage merges with the intake passage is located downstream of a mounting position of the vortex control valve between the mounting position of the vortex control valve and the combustion cylinder. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293839 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPTIMIZING AN AUTOMOBILE ENGINE IDLE SPEED BASED ON ACTUAL AIR CONDITIONER USAGE - A system and method for optimizing an automobile engine idle speed based on actual air conditioner usage. The automobile engine may supply power to the air conditioner upon engagement of an air conditioner clutch with the automobile engine. The system may include at least one sensor for transmitting electrical signals representative of air conditioner activities, and a control system for receiving the electrical signals and controlling engagement of the air conditioner clutch with the automobile engine. The control system may determine an air conditioning cycling percentage based on an amount of time the air conditioner clutch is engaged with the automobile engine over an amount of time air conditioning is requested by a user. The control system may adjust an idle engine speed based on the air conditioning cycling percentage to optimize operation of the air conditioner. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293840 | Engine Speed Control System for Work Vehicle - An engine speed control system for a work vehicle is disclosed. Storage means ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090293841 | Engine Speed Control System for Work Vehicle - An engine speed control system for a work vehicle comprises a pedal sensor ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090293842 | IGNITION TIMING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND ENGINE CONTROL UNIT - An ignition timing control system for an internal combustion engine, which is capable of properly carrying out ignition timing control over a wide control range, thereby making it possible to improve fuel economy, and is capable of suppressing combustion fluctuation, thereby making it possible to improve drivability. Ignition timing is calculated, when the engine is determined to be in an intense combustion mode, such that a largest in-cylinder pressure angle at which in-cylinder pressure becomes largest converges to a target angle, whereas when the engine is determined to be in a weak combustion mode, the same is calculated by feedback, based on the target angle and combustion state parameters indicative of a combustion state in the cylinder. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293843 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR BOAT AND OUTBOARD MOTOR - A fuel supply system for a boat prevents deterioration in engine startability and includes a vapor separator tank arranged to contain fuel at an inner fuel level “P” at a predetermined height, an injector arranged to supply fuel to an engine, and a high-pressure fuel pump that is disposed outside the vapor separator tank and that is arranged to supply the fuel reserved in the vapor separator tank to the injector. The high-pressure fuel pump includes a negative pressure generating portion arranged to generate negative pressure when the high-pressure fuel pump draws fuel, the negative pressure generating portion being positioned lower than the fuel level “P” in the vapor separator tank. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293844 | Pressure-controlling electromagnetic valve for distinct electromagnetic and hydraulic units - The pressure controlling electromagnetic valve comprises an electric sub-assembly ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090293845 | INTAKE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR GENERAL-PURPOSE ENGINE - In an intake control system for a general-purpose engine, comprising: a motor which is attached to a first side wall, supporting one end portion of a valve shaft of a throttle valve, of a throttle body, and which drives the throttle valve to be opened and closed; a sensor unit which is attached to a second side wall supporting the other end portion of the valve shaft, and which detects an opening degree of the throttle valve; a fuel injection valve which is attached to a third side wall integrally connecting upper end portions of the first and second side walls to each other, and through which a fuel is injected into the intake path at a position downstream of the throttle valve; and an electronic control unit which is attached to a fourth side wall facing the third side wall, the electronic control unit is connected to the motor, the fuel injection valve and the sensor unit with first, second and third conducting wires, respectively. Accordingly, it is possible to allow significant shortening of wires, which electrically connect intake control elements to each other, by completing the wiring only around the throttle body. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293846 | A CONTROL SYSTEM OF A FUEL INJECTION APPARATUS OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A control arrangement for a fuel injection apparatus of an internal combustion engine, the fuel injection apparatus comprising at lest two fuel injector nozzles, the injection action of which is controllable via a solenoid, and at least two control units arranged to control the solenoids controlling the injection action. According to the invention, each injector nozzle is provided with a first and second solenoid and the first and second solenoid are in connection with a different control unit. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293847 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOR A RESTRICTION IN A STAGE II FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM - A system and method for detecting a failure in a Stage II fuel vapor recovery system is disclosed. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293848 | DRY AIR FUEL VENT BREATHER - A dry air fuel vent breather to remove the moisture from air entering a fuel system is provided. When air flows in to the breather from the outside, it is forced through a desiccant cartridge. When air is exhausted from the system, it bypasses the desiccant cartridge. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293849 | Venting device for fuel tank - The fuel tank venting device is furnished with a full fuel control valve and a rollover valve that are installed on a fuel tank, and a fuel tank valve unit having a pressure valve that is situated between a canister and the two valves. The pressure valve is furnished with a casing that has a valve chamber, a valve body housed within the valve chamber, and a spring. The valve body has a disk-shaped valve part and a side wall that projects with tubular contours from the outside perimeter of the valve part, and has a cup shape defining a spring chamber that is bounded by the valve part and the side wall. The valve part is perforated by an orifice of smaller planar dimensions than the valve aperture. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293850 | SUPERCHARGED ENGINE - A supercharged internal combustion engine is disclosed which includes a supercharger operatively connected to the crankshaft via a clutch supported by an intermediate shaft such that torque variations are partially absorbed by the clutch. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293851 | Method and apparatus for controlling an internal combustion engine - A method and apparatus for controlling an internal combustion engine having a first actuator for influencing the gas air mass flow delivered to the internal combustion engine, having a second actuator for influencing the high-pressure-side recirculated exhaust gas mass flow, and having at least one third actuator for influencing the low-pressure-side recirculated exhaust gas mass flow, a first actuating variable for the first actuator being predefinable based on a comparison between a first setpoint and a first actual value for the fresh air mass flow and/or on further modeled or measured variables, a second actuating variable for the second actuator being predefinable based on a comparison between a second setpoint and a second actual value for the high-pressure-side exhaust gas mass flow and/or on further modeled or measured variables, and at least one third actuating variable for the at least one third actuator being predefinable based on a comparison between a third setpoint and a third actual value for the low-pressure-side exhaust gas mass flow and/or on further modeled or measured variables. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293852 | Emission Control System with Vacuum Boost - The present disclosure relates to a closed crankcase emission control system that includes an engine. The closed crankcase emission control system also includes a turbo disposed upstream from the engine that is in fluid communication with the engine. The closed crankcase emission control system further includes an air filter disposed upstream from the turbo that is in fluid communication with the turbo. Additionally, the closed crankcase emission control system includes a blow-by filter arrangement disposed downstream of the engine and upstream from the turbo. The blow-by filter arrangement is adapted for filtering blow-by gases from the engine. Furthermore, the closed crankcase emission control system has a diameter restriction disposed between the turbo and the air filter that is in fluid communication with the air filter, the turbo, and the blow-by filter. The turbo draws air from the air filter and a filtered gaseous stream from the blow-by filter arrangement through the diameter restriction. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293853 | Projectile launching assembly - A simulated gun launches a retrievable projectile in the form of a cylinder containing a compressible spring. The spring is compressed by inserting the barrel of the gun into the bore of the cylinder. A tab on the end of the cylinder rides in a helical groove on the surface of the barrel to cause the projectile to rotate about the axis of the barrel as the projectile is launched. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293854 | PORTABLE BOW PRESS AND LIMB CONNECTOR THEREFOR - The invention provides a portable bow press and a limb connector therefor, for use with a bow comprising a pair of resilient limbs that extend outwardly from a handle. The bow press is used to force the outer ends of the limbs together, thereby releasing tension on the bow string and/or cable. The user is then able to remove, replace or repair the bow string or cable while the bow press holds the bow in position. The bow press may comprise two limb connectors which hold the bow press in place. Each limb connector may comprise an outer peg and an inner peg, which are used to couple the limb connector to a bow limb. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293855 | Aiming Device and Method for Archery Bow - An apparatus for improving an archer's aiming consistency by utilizing a directed light beam device mounted to an archery bow or integrated into the grip of an archery bow. Various embodiments provide an apparatus comprising a directed beam light source such as a laser, a power source for providing power to said light source, an actuation switch for allowing power to flow from said power source to said light source, a circuit for interconnecting said light source, said power source, and said actuation switch, and a jacket adapted to be attached to an archery bow within which said light source, said power source, said actuation switch, and said circuit are disposed, so that, when said jacket is attached to the archery bow said light source directs light forwardly from said bow toward a target and so that, during use, said actuation switch can be actuated by the same hand that is holding the bow in response to the natural motion of drawing the bow string. The jacket may fit over and around the stock grip of a bow and be shaped to comfortably fit the hand of an archer. Alternatively, the jacket may replace the stock grip normally provided with the bow. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293856 | UNDERWATER DIAMOND WIRE SAW ASSEMBLY - A wire saw assembly having a slide frame, support frames, a tensioning carriage, and a diamond wire cutting saw. The slide frame has a mounting plate attached slidably to mounting plate rails. The mounting plate engages a lead screw so that rotation of the lead screw moves the mounting plate along the mounting plate rails towards or away from a work piece. Two support frames are attached to the mounting plate. Each support frame has two drive wheels and a hydraulic motor for each drive wheel. A hydraulic fluid flow divider distributes hydraulic fluid evenly to each hydraulic motor so that the drive wheels operate in unison. The tensioning carriage has a slide plate with an idler pulley attached slidably to the slide plate rails. The slide plate engages a threaded rod so that rotation of the threaded rod moves the slide plate and idler pulley along the slide plate rails to increase or decrease the tension in the wire saw. The diamond wire cutting saw is looped around the drive wheels and idler pulley, and is driven to rotate around the drive wheels by the action of the hydraulic motors operating in unison. The slide frame is attached to the work piece and as the mounting plate is advanced towards the work piece by rotation of the lead screw, the diamond wire cutting saw engages and cuts the work piece. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293857 | Domestic Appliance and a Cookable Product Holding Device Therefor - A domestic appliance includes a muffle in which an item support device for supporting cookable products is disposed that includes a depth stop. The depth stop limits movement of the item support device in a depth direction during withdrawal of the holding device extraction and the depth stop is in contact with an additional wall of the muffle by the rear part thereof. In order to ease the insertion of the item support device in the muffle, the depth stop thereof contacts the additional wall located at the rear external side of the muffle. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293858 | GRILL APPARATUS - A grill apparatus ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090293859 | PORTABLE HEATING APPARATUS AND METAL FUEL COMPOSITE FOR USE WITH SAME - A particulate composite fuel of metal preferably of aluminum for a portable heater. The fuel reacts with oxygen in the air, producing heat. The composite fuel may also be flaked aluminum or iron nanopowder. A portable heater having a fuel mass, at least one thermal conductive member, and at least one insulating member. The heater transfers the heat of the oxidation of the metal particulate fuel to a desired mass to be heated, typically a food item. The multilayered heater also acts as a buffer absorbing released heat and releasing the heat to the desired mass at a rate slower than the absorbing. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293860 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO FIREPLACES COMPRISING MODULAR FEED AND COMBUSTION SYSTEMS FOR BIOMASS SOLID PARTICULATE FUELS - Fireplaces suitable for outdoor patio and built-in fireplaces, fire pits and the like that burn biomass solid particulate fuels wherein such fireplaces comprise at least one feed system that is modular which can feed from at least one feed bin onto one or more burn grates. This allows for greater control over aspects such as heat output, energy generation, mixing different varieties of fuels such as flavored pellets or chips when used in a barbecue grill or smoker or other food preparation device, and if desired a wider, more full flame for example where aesthetic considerations are important. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293861 | SOLAR TRACKER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING - A solar tracker system and method for making are disclosed. The system may comprise a solar panel array assembly having at least two attachments, a support anchor assembly for attaching to a surface and having at least two attachments, and a support structure including a plurality of elongated support rods for securing the array assembly above the support anchor assembly. Each support rod may be attached at one end to one of the attachments of the solar panel array and attached at the other end to one of the attachments of the support anchor assembly. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293862 | Solar thermal collector cabinet and system for heat storage - A solar thermal collection cabinet is disclosed that includes a thermal mass comprising concrete mix and metallic pieces. The cabinet includes a corrugated metallic surface with a black finish that faces solar radiation. A plurality of metallic bolts attaches the black corrugated surface to the thermal mass, to enable good heat conduction to the thermal mass. Channels through the thermal mass enable heat transfer fluid to circulate through the thermal mass, the heat transfer fluid exchange heat for direct utilization, or to transfer heat to a thermal storage reservoir through suitable heat exchanger means. Alternatively, the thermal storage reservoir continuously receives and returns heat exchange fluid whereby over extended periods of time the system approaches a thermal steady state. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293863 | Wiring System For Integrated Solar Panel Assembles - A solar panel mounting system is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system comprises a first solar panel. A first plug electrically connects to the first solar panel. A second plug electrically connects to the first solar panel. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293864 | Plug and Play Solar Panel Assembly - A plug and play solar panel assembly is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a substantially rectangular sheet having a first area configured to fit between a first layer and a second layer of a weatherproof surface. The sheet has a second area configured to protrude from the first layer and the second layer of the weatherproof surface. The second area includes a mounting area to attach one or more solar panels. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293865 | Solar heat powered system comprising a circuit for a heat transfer medium - A solar heat powered system has a circuit for a heat transfer medium and at least one spur line that branches off from the circuit for the heat transfer medium. There is at least one expansion container connected to the at least one spur line. The spur line has a cooling element that has an enlarged surface at least in sections. | 2009-12-03 |
20090293866 | Solar Thermal Collector Insert - A solar thermal energy collector with integrated flowpath is provided. The insert can be connected to a solar collector manifold for collecting solar energy. The insert with integrated flowpaths can be surrounded by an evacuated chamber. A fluid can be used to transfer the heat collected from the insert. The insert includes first and second flowpaths for conveying the heat transfer fluid. The fluid flowpath is continuous and integral to the insert. The fluid flowpath may be comprised of a group of chambers designed for efficient transfer of thermal energy. Methods of manufacture of inserts with continuous flowpaths are provided. These may include methods for the extrusion of inserts with integral flowpaths from a single piece of material. | 2009-12-03 |