49th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080296112 | Shifting Device for Shifting a Motor Vehicle Gear Box - A shifting device ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296113 | CONTROLLING METHOD AND CONTROLLING APPARATUS FOR STARTING CLUTCH - The present invention provides a controlling method for a starting clutch disposed between a transmission and an engine of a vehicle and having a wet type multi-plate clutch for transmitting a power and a piston for pressing the wet type multi-plate clutch to engage the wet type multi-plate clutch, wherein, while the starting clutch is being subjected to creep control, the pressing force of the piston is controlled variably. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296114 | Clutch assembly for an override system of an automated barrier - A clutch assembly for a motor of an automated barrier has a clutch and an override switch. The clutch is connected to the motor and has a body, an engaging frame, a cam segment and an engaging gear. The body is connected to the motor and has a cover, a mounting bracket and a pivot pin. The engaging frame is pivotally connected to the body and has a gudgeon, a rack lock and two elongated holes. The cam assembly is pivotally mounted in the engaging frame and to the body and has a cam block, two cam disks, a cable, a lobe and a pintle. The engaging gear is rotatably mounted in the body adjacent to the engaging frame. The override switch is connected to the clutch and has a casing, a switch mechanism and a switch spring. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296115 | PTO Clutch With Lubrication Oil Shut-Off Valve And Integrated Relief Valve - A PTO clutch includes a lubrication shut-off valve that can slide between a first position blocking a port for lubrication oil to lubricate the PTO clutch, and a second position opening the port to lubricate the clutch. A relief valve is provided in the lubrication shut off valve, which opens in response to pressure spikes of activation oil and isolates the pressure spikes from the clutch piston. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296116 | Pressure Plate Assembly, Clutch Disk Arrangement, And Friction Clutch, Especially A Multi-Disk Clutch - A friction clutch is configured with a pressure plate arrangement having: a housing rotatably fixed to an abutment arrangement for joint rotation about an axis of rotation; a plate arrangement having at least one intermediate plate and a pressure plate, at least one of the intermediate and pressure plates being mounted in the housing and operative to axially move relative thereto and to rotate about the axis of rotation; an energy storage device coupled to the housing and operative to generate a elastic restoring force exerted on the plate arrangement, the energy storage device being coupled to the pressure plate; a releasing spring arrangement located between the housing and plate arrangement and coupled thereto, the releasing spring arrangement being tensioned to generate an elastic restoring force exerted at least on the pressure plate in a second direction opposite to the first direction in response to the elastic restoring force; and a clutch disk arrangement clamped between the abutment arrangement and the at least one intermediate plate, or between the at least one intermediate and pressure plates, or between the at least one and an additional intermediate plates. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296117 | Electrically Actuated Clutch Torque Signature - An electrically actuated torque transfer device for use in a motor vehicle including an input shaft coupled to one or more output shafts. A modulating clutch assembly selectively couples the input shaft to the output shaft and includes an electrical clutch operator. The clutch assembly transfers torque from the input shaft to the at least one output shaft in proportion to an electrical current applied to the electrical clutch operator. A machine readable calibration tag is attached to the torque transfer device to store a unique torque profile for each torque transfer device. The torque profile includes a range of measured torque values transferred from the input shaft to the output shaft for each of a range of applied electrical currents. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296118 | CLUTCH OF CONTINUOUS VARIABLE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - An improved clutch of a continuous variable transmission system includes a gear shaft, a driven belt pulley assembly, a clutch disc and a clutch jacket. An internal driving disc sleeve is disposed at the driven belt pulley assembly and connected to the clutch disc. The clutch jacket is connected to the gear shaft through a gear shaft sleeve. When a belt drives the driven belt pulley assembly to rotate at a high speed, the internal driving disc sleeve drives the clutch disc to rotate accordingly, and each clutch pad on the clutch disc is expanded outward due to a centrifugal force and pressed against the clutch jacket to drive both clutch jacket and gear shaft to rotate. An oil seal is installed in a sleeve inside the driving disc and contacted with the internal driving disc sleeve and the gear shaft sleeve to facilitate a shift of gears. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296119 | Clutch Outer Member For Multi-Plate Clutch - A clutch outer member ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296120 | Bell housing - A bi-metallic bell housing that includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer includes a first metallic material and the outer layer includes a second metallic material. Also, the inner layer is configured to be positioned adjacent to an automotive clutch and an automotive flywheel and to at least partially surround each of the clutch and the flywheel. The outer layer is mechanically bonded to the inner layer. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296121 | LUBRICATION CONTROLLING METHOD AND LUBRICATION CONTROLLING APPARATUS FOR STARTING CLUTCH OF UNIT TYPE - The present invention provides a lubrication controlling method for a starting clutch disposed between a transmission and an engine of a vehicle and having a wet type multi-plate clutch for transmitting a power, the method comprising the steps of detecting a temperature of oil in the starting clutch by means of a first temperature sensor, and controlling a flow amount of lubricant oil of the starting clutch in accordance with the temperature of the oil detected by the first temperature sensor, regardless of a running condition of the vehicle, and wherein the controlling step is performed in such a manner that, if the temperature of the oil is below a first set value, the flow amount is minimized, and, if the temperature of the oil is above a second set value, the flow amount is maximized, and, if the temperature of the oil is between the first and second set values, the flow amount of the lubricant oil is continuously changed in accordance with the temperature of the oil. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296122 | QUICK RELEASE HAND BRAKE - A brake mechanism comprises a housing, a first handle, a first shaft mounted in the housing having at least one gear rotatably received thereon, a second gear rotatably mounted in the housing in operative engagement with the first shaft, a locking mechanism, and a clutch operatively disposed between the first handle and the second gear, where the clutch defined a recess therein. The locking mechanism comprises a second shaft mounted in the housing, a second handle rotationally fixed to the second shaft, a pawl rotatably received on the second shaft and in operative engagement with the first gear, and said pawl having a first portion in operative engagement with the first gear and a second portion operatively engaged with the clutch. The clutch is moveable between a first position in which the first shaft is rotationally coupled to the second gear and a second position in which the second gear rotates with respect to the first shaft and the pawl second portion is received in the clutch recess. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296123 | Powershift Transmission Clutch System With A Predetermined Running Clearance - A simplified and improved clutch piston, retractor system is provided for controlling the running clearance of clutch plate(s) to minimize windage loss and to improve transmission shift quality. This improved shift quality helps improve operator's comfort reduce shock loads on power transmission components, and reduce the energy input to the clutches when changing gears during the acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle. The clutch piston retractor system is self adjusting to accommodate wear to the clutch disks and optimize the shift quality, while compensating for the additional travel distance. Thus, the need to periodically recalibrate the entire system is eliminated. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296124 | Hydraulic System in Motor Vehicles - A hydraulic system in motor vehicles with at least one hydraulically actuated clutch, which entails minimized control complexity for supplying the clutch with hydraulic oil and which takes up less structural space. These characteristics are achieved essentially in that the pressure control of the hydraulically actuated clutch is effected directly and exclusively by an electrically driven and electronically controlled oil pump. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296125 | Load sharing handrail drive apparatus - A handrail drive apparatus is provided comprising a first drive wheel assembly configured to drive a handrail and comprising a planetary gear train arranged to be driven by a first driving member. The handrail drive apparatus further comprises a second drive wheel assembly configured to drive the handrail, the second drive wheel assembly being coupled to the planetary gear train of the first handrail drive wheel assembly by a second driving member. The planetary gear train of the first handrail drive wheel assembly is configured to divide a torque imparted by the first driving member between the first and second drive wheel assemblies. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296126 | PRODUCT TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A product transport apparatus is provided that includes a transport section for transporting a product by oscillating; a driving section for applying oscillations to the transport section; a product supply section for storing products therein, the product supply section having an aperture for supplying the stored products to the transport section; and a supply stop section that can stop the supply of the products from the aperture by being brought close to the aperture, wherein, when the products are supplied from the product supply section to the transport section, the supply stop section moves away from the aperture and the supply stop section causes at least some of the products on the supply stop section to move toward the transport section by oscillating. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296127 | Article-Positioning Machine - The invention relates to an article-positioning machine. The inventive machine comprises means for collecting the articles in a plurality of individual housings which move in a closed circuit and for enabling the articles to fall through at least one drop zone, each of the oriented articles being directed into a corresponding alignment conduit which moves together with each housing. The machine also comprises release means for removing the oriented and aligned articles from the alignment conduits and moving same to an outfaced conveyor. Moreover, each alignment conduit comprises an upper portion which is used to collect articles from the corresponding housing, at least one self-guided mobile middle portion which defines at least one and a lower portion which receives the articles and which comprises at least two compartments to which the article can be transferred. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296128 | SHUTTLE MACHINE FOR MACHINE TOOL - A shuttle machine for transporting work pieces for a sealing press or other machine tool is disclosed. It has two conveyers for transporting work pieces. The two conveyers are supported by a frame to move back and forth in opposite directions. When the two conveyers are in a first position, a second section of the first conveyer and a first section of the second conveyer are located near the tool, while the first second of the first conveyer and the second section of the section conveyer are accessible to first and second operators, respectively. Both operators can unload and reload work pieces simultaneously while the tool operates on the already loaded work pieces. When the conveyers are moved to a second position, the sections previously operated on are accessible for unloading and reloading, and the sections just loaded are operated on. A related operating method is also disclosed. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296129 | Link conveyor - To simplify repair and maintenance of a link conveyor and link section by providing a link conveyor that can be freely attached and detached to a link section of a drive conveyor. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296130 | CONVEYOR CAROUSEL WITH DISTRIBUTED DRIVE SYSTEM - A carousel according to the invention uses a number of smaller, less expensive drive units at different locations along the carousel path in place of a single larger drive unit of comparable capacity. Closed loop control according to the invention allows individual drives to be de-energized when the power requirements do not demand their usage. When not energized, the drives may be disengaged from the chain, such as by means of a linear actuator as described hereafter. Benefits of such a system include reduced mechanical costs, longer drive life, better redundancy/higher availability, correct drive power, lower energy use, closed loop system monitoring and reduced collateral damage. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296131 | COMBINE HEADER BELT TENSIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A belt tensioning apparatus for a combine or harvester header has a frame with two spaced apart longitudinal support members and at least one transverse member attached to each of the longitudinal support members. An end roller support bracket has two bracket extensions extending longitudinally and disposed to slidingly engage with bracket extension receivers attached to the longitudinal support members. A push rod is longitudinally oriented and slidingly mounted on the transverse member intermediate to the longitudinal support members. The push rod is attached to the end roller support bracket and mounted to have a retracted position and an extended position. An actuator is attached to the longitudinal support members and exerts a substantially uniform force to the push rod along a range of travel of the push rod between the retracted position and the extended position. The actuator may be a scissors assembly or a hydraulic cylinder. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296132 | Assembly for Hingedly Coupling Parts of a Conveyor, and Hinge Pin - An assembly for hingedly coupling parts of a conveyor comprising a first conveyor part ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296133 | Connector - The present invention provides a connector that can reduce a load generated on a second terminal by elastic deformation of a first terminal. The connector comprises a first movable housing movable relative to a first stationary housing disposed on the side of a first substrate, multiple plug terminals elastically deformed as the first movable housing moves, a second movable housing movable relative to a second stationary housing disposed on the side of a second substrate, and multiple socket terminals that are elastically deformed as the second movable housing moves and that are contacted with the respective plug terminals when the second movable housing is fitted to the first movable housing, and therefore, a load generated on the socket terminals by the elastic deformation of the plug terminals can be reduced. Thus, connection reliability between the socket terminals and the second substrate can be improved. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296134 | Electronic apparatus - An enclosure has an edge for defining a window opening. A keyboard is set in the window opening. A support member attached to the enclosure from the inside of the enclosure to receive the edge of the enclosure and the keyboard. A wall stands upright from the surface of the support member at a position outside the window opening. When coffee is spilled on the keyboard, the liquid flows into a space between the keyboard and the window opening. The surface tension of the liquid serves to prevent the liquid from immediately leaking outside the window opening through the gap between the edge and the support member. The liquid then starts leaking outside the window opening through the gap. The wall of the support member blocks the liquid. It thus takes a while before the liquid flows over the wall. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296135 | MOVABLE CONTACT ELEMENT AND SWITCH USING THE SAME - A movable contact element including a lower sheet having a bottom surface, to which a substantially dome-shaped movable contact is bonded, is provided. The movable contact is made of a conductive thin metal plate, and an upper sheet with a light reflection property is disposed above the lower sheet. A space is formed between the lower sheet and the upper sheet, and a light transmitting portion is provided at the upper sheet. Light of a light emitting element from the side surface of the sheet propagates through the space between the upper sheet and the lower sheet with a light reflection property, while being reflected in a vertical direction, and lighting is performed through the light transmitting portions. Such a structure can perform lighting without unevenness by using one or two light emitting elements. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296136 | ROCKER SWITCH COVER ASSEMBLY - A cover assembly for covering at least a part of an electrical switch having a rocker switch actuator, including a face plate defining an opening for permitting at least a part of a rocker switch actuator to extend through the face plate; and a rocker switch member, including a recessed portion, in operative engagement with the face plate. The face plate may have a recessed portion for receiving and operatively engaging a surface of the rocker switch actuator which extends through the face plate. Movement of the rocker switch member from a first position to a second position causes a corresponding movement of the rocker switch actuator when the rocker switch actuator is received and engaged in the recessed portion. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296137 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS AND STORED ENERGY ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A stored energy assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The stored energy assembly includes a mount removably coupled to the circuit breaker housing. A stored energy mechanism, such as a spring, is coupled to the mount and is movable among charged and discharged positions. An actuating element is cooperable with the gears of a gear assembly in order to move among first and second positions corresponding to the spring being disposed in the charged and discharged positions, respectively. A manual charging mechanism and an automatic charging mechanism are coupled to the gear assembly, and move the gears, in order to move the actuating element and charge the spring. The spring, the actuating element, the gear assembly, and the charging mechanisms are coupled to the mount, thereby forming a sub-assembly. The sub-assembly is removably coupled to the circuit breaker housing. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296138 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS, AND STORED ENERGY ASSEMBLY AND TIME DELAY MECHANISM THEREFOR - A time delay mechanism is provided for a circuit breaker stored energy assembly including a mount, a spring coupled to the mount, at least one charging mechanism for charging the spring to store energy, at least one actuator for releasing the stored energy, and a drive assembly for transferring the stored energy into movement of the circuit breaker operating mechanism. First and second trip shafts of the time delay mechanism are pivotably coupled to the mount. Linking elements interconnect the first and second trip shafts. A trip catch and a drive lever are coupled to the first trip shaft. The linking elements and a damper, which is connected to the drive lever, contribute to a delay from a first time that the first trip shaft initially moves, to a second time that the second trip shaft moves to release the trip catch. The damper is adjustable to adjust the delay. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296139 | HAND-OPERATED DEVICE - Described is a device which includes an attachment arrangement for coupling the device to at least one finger of a user. The device also includes a trigger arrangement which, when the device is located anywhere along a length of the at least one finger, is positioned for activation by a thumb of the user regardless of a position of the at least one finger. When the at least one finger is in a folded position, a first end of the trigger arrangement is positioned for activation by the thumb and, when the at least one finger is in an unfolded position, a second end of the trigger arrangement is positioned for activation by the thumb. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296140 | MOVABLE CONTACT ELEMENT AND SWITCH USING THE SAME - A movable contact element includes a cover sheet to which a movable contact having a dome shape is bonded and which is stacked on a top surface of a pressure sensitive conductive sheet. The movable contact element is bonded to a top surface of a substrate having a fixed contact formed thereon, thereby forming a switch. Through the construction, it is possible to obtain the movable contact element, which has a simple construction and can perform various operations, and the switch using the same. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296141 | Key Input Apparatus and Electronic Device - An electrode is disposed on the upper surface of a printed circuit board, and a bowl-shaped metal dome is disposed so as to cover the electrode. An elastic, deformable push switch sheet is disposed on the metal dome. A convex section that protrudes downward is disposed in the push sheet in an area directly above the center portion of the metal dome. Formed in the area surrounding the convex section on the push switch sheet is a notch whereby the portion in which the convex section is formed is partitioned off in the form of a cantilever brace from the other portions of the push switch sheet. The notch is disposed outside of the portion that corresponds to the directly underlying area of the key top. The outside edge of the key top is thereby positioned inside the cantilever brace section in a plan view. In this manner, it is possible to reduce the required pressing force and obtain a good perception of key operation. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296142 | SWINGING MAGNETS TO IMPROVE TARGET UTILIZATION - A method and apparatus for uniformly eroding a sputtering target is disclosed. As a racetrack shaped magnetic field formed by a magnetron moves across the sputtering surface of the sputtering target, one or more magnets within the magnetron may swing or pivot relative to other magnets within the magnetron to reduce magnetic field pinching at the turns in the racetrack shaped magnetic field. The swinging or pivoting magnets alter the location on the magnetic field at a turn in the racetrack shape where the coordinate of the magnetic field perpendicular to the sputtering surface equals zero. By altering the location, sputtering target erosion uniformity may be increased. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296143 | Plasma Systems with Magnetic Filter Devices to Alter Film Deposition/Etching Characteristics - Plasma systems with magnetic filter devices to alter film deposition/etching characteristics by altering the effective magnetic field distribution. The magnetic filter devices are placed between the magnet or magnets and a target, typically a semiconductor wafer, and selected and configured to alter the magnetic field to obtain the desired processing results. For deposition, the magnetic filter may be chosen to provide more uniform deposition, to provide increased deposition rates at or adjacent the edges of a wafer to compensate for increased etching rates at the edges of a wafer in a subsequent etching or polishing process. For annealing and doping, the magnetic field may be altered to provide more uniform equivalent annealing or doping across the wafer. Various applications are disclosed. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296144 | Nanoparticle Synthesis and Associated Methods - A method is provided for producing crystalline nanoparticle semiconductor material. The method includes the steps of mixing a precursor in a solvent to form a reaction mixture and subjecting the reaction mixture to microwave dielectric heating at sufficient power to achieve a superheating temperature of the reaction mixture. A growth-phase reaction is permitted to proceed, wherein nanoparticles are formed in the heated reaction mixture. The reaction is then quenched to substantially terminate nanoparticle formation. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296145 | Method for Improving the Color Number - The present invention relates to a process for purifying a composition (I) at least comprising cyclododecanone. The process according to the invention for purifying a composition (I) at least comprising cyclododecanone comprises at least step (i)
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20080296146 | Process For Sequestrating Carbon In The Form Of A Mineral In Which The Carbon Has Oxidation Number +3 - A process for sequestrating carbon emitted into the atmosphere in the form of CO | 2008-12-04 |
20080296147 | Method for Manufacturing of Carbon Nanotubes in Dielectric Liquids - A process for manufacturing carbon nanotubes, including a step of creating an electric arc in an electric field between a carbonaceous anode and a carbonaceous cathode under conditions effective to produce the carbon nanotubes, wherein the carbonaceous anode and the carbonaceous cathode are immersed in dielectric liquid serving as a dielectric, coolant and for providing an oxygen-free environment. Preferably, one of the electric discharge machining dielectric oils is used as dielectric liquid. Preferably, an electric discharge machine is used to immerse the electrodes in the dielectric liquid, create an electric field, induce the arc, and adjust the gap between the electrodes thus optimizing the yield of carbon nanotubes. The process is cost-effective, easy to implement, and provides high-quality carbon nanotubes while eliminating the need for dedicated equipment and catalysts. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296148 | Method for fabricating concentration-gradient high-frequency ferromagnetic films - The present invention discloses a method for fabricating concentration-gradient high-frequency ferromagnetic film, wherein the primary material target is arranged exactly below the sputter-coated substrate to achieve the on-substrate concentration uniformity of the components coming from the primary material target; at least one doping target is arranged at a position deviating from the center of the substrate to create a doping concentration gradient on the substrate along a direction, and a stress gradient is thus created on the substrate along the direction of concentration variation. Thus, the as-deposited ferromagnetic material fabricated at ambient temperature can possess the uniaxial anisotropy that a high-frequency ferromagnetic material needs. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296149 | MIXED CHROMIUM OXIDE-CHROMIUM METAL SPUTTERING TARGET - An AC or DC sputtering target for depositing thin films of chromium sub oxides on a substrate contains oxides of chromium, chromium metal and incorporated oxygen. The target has a resistivity of 200Ω·cm or less. The target can be made from a combination of oxides of chromium powder and chromium metal, such as in powder form, or can be made starting with 100% chromium oxide or sub oxide material that is subjected to a reducing atmosphere either before or during the process of making the target in order to reduce a fraction of the chromium oxide and/or sub oxide material to chromium metal and retained oxygen. Such a target can enable the sputtering process to be conducted using inert argon gas only to yield a thin film of chromium oxide. This enables the surface of the target to remain in a continuously stable condition and free of the arcing problems associated with using chromium targets and argon and oxygen gas. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296150 | Device and a Method for Metal Plating - A device and a method for metallic electrolytic coating of an object of electrically conductive material, wherein the object has at least two surface portions that are desired to be coated with layers of different thicknesses. The device includes an anode. The device is designed to receive the object in such a way that the object constitutes a cathode and that, upon receipt of the object, a space is formed for receiving a liquid-absorbing material and an electrolyte for coating the object. The body of the anode includes at least two surface portions) that have different electrical conductivity and that are arranged opposite to the surface portions of the received object. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296151 | Continuous electrolytic refining device for metal uranium - Disclosed herein is a continuous electrolytic refining device for metal uranium, the device comprising a cathode section fixed to the lower side of the heat radiation plate, and having a plurality of graphite cathodes; an anode section encompassing the cathode section to face the cathode section, rotatably fixed to the lower side of the heat radiation plate, and receiving the used nuclear fuel; an electrolytic cell receiving the cathode section and the anode section and filled with electrolytes so as to sink the cathode section and the anode section; an uranium collecting section collecting metal uranium deposited on and detached from the graphite cathode in the lower side of the cathode section inside the electrolytic cell and withdrawing the collected metal uranium to the outside of the electrolytic cell; and a transition metal collecting section coupled with the lower side of the electrolytic cell to withdraw the transition metal particles released from the anode section and collected in the lower side of the electrolytic cell, in order to collect high pure uranium deposits and metal transition elements created in an electrolysis process without stopping an electrolysis process, not including a scrapping process. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296152 | Apparatus for generating electrical discharge - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296153 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HALF-CELL - The present invention describes an electrochemical half-cell, comprising a gas space, an electrolyte space and a gas diffusion electrode in the form of a cathode or anode. The gas diffusion electrode separates the gas space from the electrolyte space and comprises an electrically conductive substrate and an electrochemically active coating. The gas diffusion electrode includes a coating-free edge region and is connected to a support structure in the coating-free edge region via an electrically conductive plate, which covers at least the coating-free edge region as well as a coated edge region. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296154 | Analysis Device - An analysis device is provided for analysing a substance sample. The device comprises a plurality of sample activatable battery cells connected in series. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296155 | LOW OXYGEN IN VIVO ANALYTE SENSOR - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous and subcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296156 | SENSOR ELEMENT FOR DETERMINING A PHYSICAL PROPERTY OF A MEASURING GAS - A sensor element is provided for determining a physical property of a measuring gas, especially of the concentration of at least one gas component in the measuring gas, which has at least one ceramic layer, a diffusion barrier adjoining the at least one ceramic layer and at least one electrode that is exposed to the measuring gas diffusing through the diffusion barrier. In order to reduce the production variations with respect to the static pressure dependence and the limiting current of the diffusion barrier), the proportions of silicon in the diffusion barrier and in the at least one ceramic layer are approximately equal and differ by not more than 1 wt. %. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296157 | Method and Device for Handling Sedimenting Particles - The invention relates to a method for handling particles ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296158 | DEVICE FOR ELECTROPHORESIS, DEVICE FOR TRANSFER, DEVICE FOR ELECTROPHORESIS AND TRANSFER, CHIP FOR ELECTROPHORESIS AND TRANSFER, AND METHOD FOR ELECTROPHORESIS, METHOD FOR TRANSFER, AND METHOD FOR ELECTROPHORESIS AND TRANSFER - A device for electrophoresis applies a voltage to a medium in contact with a plurality of electric conductors so that a potential of adjacent conductors is within a certain range. This allows preventing decline in electrophoresis speed. A device for electrophoresis and transfer includes an electrode having a plurality of electrode regions being insulated one another and arranged in a specific direction. This allows providing a practical and easy-to-use device for electrophoresis and transfer. A device for transfer alters an applied voltage or applied voltage duration to a certain position to another position. This allows improving transfer efficiency. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296159 | RADIATION-OR THERMALLY-CURABLE OXETANE BARRIER SEALANTS - This invention relates to cationically curable sealants that provide low moisture permeability and good adhesive strength after cure. The composition consists essentially of an electrophoretic device containing an oxetane compound and a photoinitiating system comprising and photoinitiator and optionally a photosensitizer. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296160 | CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS DEVICE - Provided is a capillary electrophoresis device including a holder preventing a septum from coming off when a capillary is pulled out, and also allowing containers to be taken out in any order. In the capillary electrophoresis device for separating and analyzing a sample such as a DNA and a protein by electrophoresis, the holder includes: a septum having a capillary hole through which a capillary penetrates; a container for storing a solution; and a container-accommodation unit for accommodating the container. A hole formed in the septum engages with an engagement portion formed on the container, and thereby the septum is held to cover the container. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296161 | Electrophoresis apparatus and pump mechanism used in the same - To obtain a stable pressure to inject polymer into a capillary array in order to shorten the injection time and raise the processing capacity of the apparatus. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296162 | Multi-Rotator Magnetic Resonator Embodying Sacred Geometry - A magnetic resonator is provided which has a support structure and a plurality of roller assemblies mounted thereto for rotation about respective axes of rotation which are generally parallel one to another. Drive means are coupled to the roller assemblies to rotate each of the roller assemblies about its respective axis of rotation relative to the support structure. Each roller assembly houses a plurality of magnets disposed along respective axes of the roller assemblies. The plurality of magnets are grouped in a plurality of first and second arrangements with a first arrangement being interspersed between a pair of second arrangements. At least one of the first and second arrangements incorporates a pattern or shape based on sacred geometry. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296163 | Structure and method of manufacturing the same - A structure including tungsten as a main component and tungsten carbide and a method of manufacturing the structure are provided, wherein the content of carbon is at least 0.1% by mass and the total content of cobalt, nickel, and iron is 3% or less by mass, respectively based on the structure. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296164 | Reinforcement Element for a Vehicle Hollow Body - The present invention relates to one-piece reinforcement elements consisting of an elongate shell-shaped basic body, the inner space of which has reinforcement ribs which are fixedly connected to the basic body, the reinforcement ribs consisting of plastic injection-molded on and their connection to the basic body taking place at discrete connection points via perforations in the basic body through which the plastic passes and extends over the surfaces of the perforations, and of a rigid structure reinforcement which is appended from the same plastic, by means of the same injection-molded operation, at at least one end of the basic body and which corresponds essentially to the form of the cross section of the hollow profile to be reinforced at this point of a body, an expandable adhesive material being applied over a portion of the surface of the rigid structure reinforcement and of the elongate shell-shaped basic body, the form of the rigid structure reinforcement and of the elongate basic body and also the quantity and distribution of the expandable adhesive being selected such that the adhesive material, during expansion, does not touch the inner surface of the outer panel of the body cavity to be reinforced and touches and adheres to at least part of the other inner walls of the body cavity to be reinforced, to the production of these and to their use. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296165 | PLATING APPARATUS - A plating method and apparatus for a substrate fills a metal, e.g., copper, into a fine interconnection pattern formed in a semiconductor substrate. The apparatus has a substrate holding portion | 2008-12-04 |
20080296166 | PROXIMITY PROCESSING USING CONTROLLED BATCH VOLUME WITH AN INTEGRATED PROXIMTIY HEAD - A plating assembly for use in plating metallic materials onto a surface of a substrate is provided. The plating assembly comprising a delivery unit having a fluid chamber, a metallic source, and a porous insert. The plating assembly also comprising a receiving unit having a fluid chamber and a metallic receiver. The receiving unit also has a porous insert. The porous insert of the delivery unit being substantially aligned with, and spaced apart from, the porous insert of the receiving unit. The metallic receiver being substantially aligned with the porous insert of the delivery unit and a path being defined between the delivery unit and the receiving unit. Wherein a plating meniscus is capable of being defined in the path between the porous inserts of the delivery unit and the receiving unit and a substrate is capable of being moved through the plating meniscus to enable the plating of metallic materials onto the surface of the substrate. Examples for de-plating are also provided. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296167 | Multi-cell dual voltage electrolysis apparatus and method of using same - A method and apparatus for achieving high output efficiency from an electrolysis system ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296168 | Multi-pulse protocol for use with a dual voltage electrolysis apparatus - An electrolysis system ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296169 | Multi-cell single voltage electrolysis apparatus and method of using same - A method and apparatus for achieving high output efficiency from an electrolysis system ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296170 | Method and Apparatus for Synthesizing Hypochlorous Acid - Hypochlorous acid is produced economically without the supply of electricity energy from outside. To actualize the production, a photoelectric cell having a titanium oxide electrode | 2008-12-04 |
20080296171 | Multi-cell dual voltage electrolysis apparatus and method of using same - A method and apparatus for achieving high output efficiency from an electrolysis system ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296172 | Pulsed electrolysis apparatus and method of using same - An electrolysis system ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296173 | Electrolysis transistor - An electrolysis transistor for providing high-density electrochemistry and products utilizing the same, and high-efficiency electrolysis and electrochemical processes is disclosed. The electrolysis transistor may comprise an electrolyte, one or more working electrodes for transferring charge to or from said electrolyte, and one or more gate structures for altering electrode over-voltage and modifying the barrier at the electrode-electrolyte interface, reducing the voltage necessary for electrolysis. An electrochemical or photo-electrochemical cell may incorporate one or more of these electrolysis transistors. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296174 | System and Method for Improving Accuracy of a Gas Sensor - An electrochemical gas sensor and methods of operating an electrochemical gas sensor are disclosed. In one embodiment, an electrochemical gas sensor comprising a measuring electrode pair configured to measure a gas species and a pumping electrode pair configured to reduce an amount of an interfering species in a sample in the electrochemical gas sensor is operated by obtaining a measurement of the interfering species at a location spatially adjacent to a measuring electrode of the measuring electrode pair, and adjusting one or more of an operation or an output processing of the electrochemical gas sensor based on the measurement of the interfering species. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296175 | SUBSYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN PATCH CLAMP SYSTEMS - Subsystems and methods for use in patch clamp systems are provided. For example, in certain embodiments, compensation circuitry is used to compensate for non-idealities present in the patch clamp system. The accuracy of this compensation may be verified by employing, for example, circuitry that models the patch clamp system. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296176 | Packaging For A Heart Rate Watch - A clamshell package for a heart rate monitoring watch having sensors positioned on the watch is disclosed herein. The clamshell package preferably includes a back insert and a front insert. The front insert preferably has a plurality of access ports for accessing the sensors of the heart rate monitoring watch while it is in the clamshell package. In this manner, the heart rate monitoring watch is protected but accessible to potential purchasers. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296177 | Carrier and method - The carrier has a central vertical support panel structure, and a pair of foldable receptacles extending outwardly from opposite sides of the vertical support structure. The receptacles have automatically-opening bottom walls with symmetrical bottom panels which overlap to even-out the strength of the bottom walls and minimize areas of reduced strength. At least two opposed bottom panels are shaped to interlock with one another to hold the carrier open once it has been unfolded. Elongated, connected reinforcing flanges strengthen the carrier in the vertical direction. Double and triple-ply reinforcement panels are used to form a four or six-ply handle structure for improved strength. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296178 | Package for Distributing and Storing a Plurality of Sanitary Products - The invention relates to a package ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296179 | Case - A case has a body formed of a lower shell and an upper shell pivotally connected to each other. The lower shell contains a plurality of compartments serving to receive objects. A plate, one side of which bears holding elements for writing implements, is mounted on the body in a manner such that it can pivot about a pivot axis running approximately parallel to the flat plane of the lower shell. The plate, in a first pivoted position, rests on the lower shell and covers at least some of the compartments thereof and, in a second pivoted position, is swung out of the lower shell. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296180 | Case - A case, in particular for writing utensils, has a shell-like lower part and a shell-shaped upper part. The two parts are pivotally connected to one another. The upper part has a viewing window. A holding device for a decorative material blank is disposed on the inner side aligned with and covering the viewing window on the inside. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296181 | PILL DISPENSING LIQUID CONTAINER - A pill dispensing liquid container comprising: a liquid container; a liquid container cap removably attached to the liquid container; a pill dispenser attached to the liquid container, the pill dispenser comprising: a plurality of pill compartments; a plurality of doors, each door attached to the pill dispenser, and each door openable and closeable with respect to one of the plurality of pill compartments; and a distinguishing marking on each door. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296182 | Disaster pack - A disaster pack comprising a first sealed bag and, disposed within such sealed bag, a pillow, a blanket, and a foam mat that, preferably, are contiguous with each other. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296183 | TRAY AND DOLLY - A container includes a card holder having a flap portion for retaining a card against the exterior of one wall of the container. The card holder is snap-fit to the wall and pivotable relative to the wall. The flap portion is biased against the wall in order to retain the card. A complementary dolly includes a deck having recesses for receiving the casters of a similar dolly stacked thereon. The recesses automatically align rotatable casters as they are inserted. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296184 | SELF-LIFTING DISPENSER - A self-lifting dispenser, including a pack( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296185 | Accessory Golf Bag - A dual golf bag combination (whole golf bag), consisting of a main golf bag coupled to an accessory golf bag. The female coupler is the top of the main bag and the male coupler is the top of the accessory bag. The coupling and uncoupling of the two bags is easy to accomplish multiple times during a round of golf. When coupled the two bags are well secured to each other and the whole bag can be carried during a round of golf. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296186 | System and Method of Securing a Tarp - A system for securing a tarp includes a kit having a tarp; a plurality of tarp fasteners; and a carrying case configured to contain the tarp and the plurality of tarp fasteners. A method of securing a tarp includes providing a plurality of tarp fasteners that secure to a tarp with an interference fit between mating components; providing a tarp; and providing a carrying case specifically configured to contain, store and transport the tarp fasteners and the tarp. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296187 | TOOL BIT CADDY AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A bit caddy includes a first housing part having a central axis extending therethrough. The first housing part includes a surface extending from an interior to an outer perimeter. The surface is sloped at an obtuse angle relative to the central axis. The first housing part also includes a plurality of walls radially extending from the interior toward the outer perimeter and a plurality of storage pockets. Each storage pocket is configured to support a bit and is defined by the surface and two adjacent walls of the plurality of walls. The bit caddy also includes a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part for rotation relative to the first housing part about the central axis. The second housing part defines an opening for dispensing a bit from one of the plurality of storage pockets. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296188 | Roll of folded wrapping material - A roll of folded wrapping material such as a packaging or gift material and methods of use thereof. The roll is constructed of a folded length of sheet material wrapped about an inner core or tube. The length of the core used to form the roll of folded wrapping material can therefore be reduced to about half of the length of a core of a standard roll of wrapping material thereby reducing the amount of shelf space needed to store the roll. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296189 | Scrap Book Storage Device and System - A scrap book storage device and system comprised of: storage structure having a top surface, a bottom surface, and four reinforced, scrap-book dimensioned side to secure a scrap book is filled with memorabilia and decorations. The scrap book storage device is constructed of an acid-free, lignin-free, and water-resistant material to protect the scrap book. The scrap book storage device can further be part of a scrapbooking kit that contains materials necessary for embellishment. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296190 | IV infusion bag carrier pack - An IV infusion bag carrier pack is arranged as a substantially hollow, flexible bag having an interior that is divided into two interior compartments by a flexible, heat permeable divider panel, one interior compartment being arranged to receive and confine an IV fluids bag and the other interior compartment arranged to receive and confine the inflatable pressure cuff member of a blood pressure apparatus, whereby an IV fluids bag contained in the first pocket may be selectively pressurized by inflation of the blood pressure cuff contained in the second pocket whereby selectively controlled infusion delivery of IV fluids contained in the carrier pack apparatus may be continuously maintained irrespective of the relative disposition of the carrier pack apparatus and patient during treatment, extrication and rescue in the field, and transport to a medical facility. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296191 | Packaging Comprising Intergrated Sensor - “Packaging for receiving a substance having chemical properties which may change between a time when the substance is introduced for the first time into the packaging and a later time when the substance is used, the packaging including
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20080296192 | Hanger Label - Hanger labels that include a first label segment, a second label segment, and a hanger are described. The hanger may include a hook, a first connection connecting the hook to the first label segment, and a second connection connecting the hook to the second label segment. Alternatively, the hanger may include a strap connecting first and second label segments. Containers including such hanger labels are also described. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296193 | Heat-Shrinkable Anti-Fomitic Device - A heat-shrinkable anti-fomitic device in the form of a bag or tube forms a cover for an object which prevents cross-infection by bacteria and other pathogens that may reside on the object. The heat-shrinkable anti-fomitic device can have a sterile interior that is sealed or stored flat during manufacture to maintain sterility. Therefore, no outer wrapping for the anti-fomitic device is required. The anti-fomitic device is inverted when used to cover the object and results in an ultimate outer surface that is initially sterile. A plurality of such devices can be heat shrunk to an object such that removal of the outer layer will prevent cross contamination. Heat shrink film materials for the coverings/bags serve as a barrier to the transmission of pathogens. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296194 | NESTABLE AND STACKABLE CONTAINER FOR THE TRANSPORT OF HEAVY BAKED ITEMS - A container for containing and transporting baked goods is described herein. The container includes a front wall, left side wall, rear wall and a right side wall, wherein each of the walls is substantially orthogonal to a base. The base includes a substantially flat, smooth upper surface, whereby baked goods that are being stored and/or transported are prevented from being damaged. Integrally formed as part of and rising from the base are a plurality of base projections, each with a plurality of sloped curved wall surfaces that substantially prevent packages of the baked goods from shifting and/or sliding when in transit, thereby further preventing damage. The radii of curvature of the curved surfaces of the base projections is substantially similar to the radii of curvature of the packages of baked goods, as well as the baked goods themselves. There are at least two stacking feet per wall of the container, thereby providing operators with the ability to transport and store different types of baked goods, for example baked tortillas, which are generally heavier than most baked goods. The container described herein further includes 180° stacking recesses located on a rim that surrounds the container and that substantially prevent an upper container from shifting or sliding when stacked in a 180° stacking orientation, preferably for the transportation of baked goods. Each of the recesses further comprises a “U” or “[” shaped projection to interface and retain the stacking feet of an upper container when stacked in the 180° stacking orientation. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296195 | Packing Method and Apparatus for the Transport of Asphalt at Ambient Temperature - The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for packaging, cooling and transporting asphalt at ambient temperature. The packaging of the asphalt can be melted and integrated with the asphalt by the end user providing a beneficial additive to improve the characteristics of the asphalt. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296196 | Injection Molded Water-Soluble Container - A rigid, water-soluble container is made of an injection molded poly(vinyl alcohol) and/or a cellulose ether, which container encases a fabric care, surface care or dishwashing composition; and a capsule container comprising at least two components made of one or more material(s) that can be molded and which are water soluble or water dispersible or in which a substantial part of the surface of these components is water soluble or water dispersible so as to leave perforations throughout the wall when the capsular container is placed in contact with an aqueous environment. The container has one to six compartments, preferably one, two or three, the content of the various compartments being accessible to the aqueous environment when the capsular container is exposed to such an aqueous environment. The accessibility time of the various compartments is the same or different from one compartment to another compartment, with the proviso that the content of the container is not a fabric care, surface care or dishwashing composition. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296197 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTAINING, STORING AND/OR TRANSPORTING CURVED WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADES - A retaining apparatus for securing curved wind turbine rotor blades for at least one of storage and transport is described. The retaining apparatus comprises an end frame configured to be connected to a root of a first blade, a connecting frame having a first end and a second end, the first end of the connecting frame rotatably connected to the end frame, a portion of the retaining apparatus configured to be positioned at least partially around a tip of a second blade, the portion rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting frame, the a turnbuckle having a first end and a second end, the first end of the turnbuckle rotatably connected to the end frame, the second end of the turnbuckle rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting frame. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296198 | Capped Ampoule to Be Filled With A Liquid By Vacuum and Corresponding Production Method - The invention relates to an ampoule forming a recipient for a liquid substance, made of a brittle rigid thermofusible material, comprising a body having, at one of its ends, a filling point by suction of the liquid substance. The invention is characterized in that the end opposite said point forms an opening for emptying the recipient, sealed and removable closing means being placed on the opening. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296199 | Kit and Method for Use in Connection with Ordering Plaques and Similar Items that Preserve Documents and the Like - A kit and method are provided for use in connection with ordering plaques and similar achievement recognition items that preserve documents. Depending on the implementation, a user purchases a kit that guides the user through the process of customizing and ordering a plaque or similar item. In some implementations, the user submits (e.g., via mail or electronically) a tangible or electronic document for incorporation into the plaque or similar item. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296200 | Damper system for transportation - A damper system for transportation includes a packaging box for storing a container containing a work and also includes a pair of an upper damper and a lower damper each placed between the packaging box and the container. The upper and lower dampers contain foamed polyethylene or polypropylene, the upper damper includes upper impact-absorbing sections, and the lower damper includes lower impact-absorbing sections. The sum of and h | 2008-12-04 |
20080296201 | Component Carrier Tape - A component carrier tape includes a longitudinal flexible strip having a plurality of component receiving pockets positioned therein. The component carrier tape further includes a plurality of indicators positioned longitudinally on the longitudinal strip and configured for indicating the position of each of the plurality of pockets. The indicators are positioned between adjacent pockets. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296202 | Process - The present invention provides a process for the treatment of crude oil or aged crude oil residue comprising the steps of (a) contacting the oil or residue with a phenol resin and with a diluent, to provide a diluted phenol resin treated oil or residue; and (b) optionally removing solid material from the diluted phenol resin treated oil or residue. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296203 | Hydrocarbon Conversion Process Using Nanosized Particles - Hydrocarbon conversion process comprising the steps of (a) suspending catalyst particles comprising a layered material in a first, polar hydrocarbon, employing conditions such as will cause delamination of the layered material to form a suspension comprising particles with a size of less than 1 micron, (b) optionally adding the suspension to a second hydrocarbon, (c) converting the first and/or the optional second hydrocarbon in the presence of said delaminated layered material, and (d) separating the delaminated material from the first and the optional second hydrocarbon. This process provides an economically desired way of converting hydrocarbons using small catalyst particles. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296204 | PROCESS FOR TREATING HYDROCARBON LIQUID COMPOSITIONS - A process for treating a hydrocarbon liquid composition to improve its storage and/or transportation stability, comprises contacting the hydrocarbon liquid composition with a polar trap, wherein the conductivity of the hydrocarbon liquid composition is not reduced by said contacting with a polar trap. The polar trap may be a clay treater containing attapulgus clay. The process may include sequentially passing the hydrocarbon liquid composition through a dehydrator and a clay treater at a flow rate of between about 100 and about 1000 m | 2008-12-04 |
20080296205 | Waste Plastic Liquefaction Plant and Waste Plastic Liquefaction Process - An oil reclaiming system for plastic waste capable of producing oils and carbonized residues in a shorter period of time and at a higher yield and capable of providing oils and carbonized residues of higher qualities, wherein granite is disposed in a furnace. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296206 | Process and device for aerating suspensions - The disclosure relates to a process and device for aerating suspensions, particularly to flotate them, for example in deinking of pulp suspensions which includes a primary and secondary stage. In order to improve ash removal, a washing process is interposed between the primary and secondary stages. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296207 | Chromatographic solvent monitor - A bubbler is positioned within a solvent reservoir of a chromatographic system with its opening near the bottom of the system to measure the pressure of solvent. The bubbler may use air or may use helium or some other gas so that the solvent can be purged of excess air while its level is being monitored by the bubbler. The bubbler provides a depth signal to a microcontroller that records the drop in pressure and projects a low level of pressure at which point solvent should be replenished. The microprocessor may provide a signal to the operator or terminate operation or automatically replenish solvent depending upon the program. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296208 | Reverse Osmosis Filtration Devices with Rfid Tag-Powered Flow and Conductivity Meters - The present invention relates to reverse osmosis filtration devices, and more particularly, to membrane filtration devices ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296209 | LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH DEVICE - This liquid feeding system has the first and second pumps each of which is provided with a plunger. Liquid sucked through each of the pump suction ports is discharged out of the discharging port through the first pump and/or second pump. Under the starting operation mode, the second pump is stopped and only the first pump is operated. When the discharging pressure at the discharging port reaches up to a predetermined value, the starting operation mode is changed over to the normal operation mode. Under the normal operation mode, the first pump is stopped and only the second pump is operated. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296210 | FLUID TREATMENT DEVICES - A fluid treatment device includes at least one treatment module (“pod”) releasably connected to a head unit, the pod and head unit each including riser tubes which may be connected to adjacent riser to form a flow passage through the fluid treatment device. A connection mechanism allows a control valve to be rotatably connected to a fluid treatment device so that it may be oriented as desired. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296211 | Inlet filter - An inlet filter for use with stormwater drains and roof drains. The filter is formed of a mat of natural or synthetic fiber material with netting bonded on one side. A convenient method for attaching the filter to a drain using cable ties or adhesive is provided. | 2008-12-04 |