49th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140352824 | HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL APPARATUS - A hydraulic pressure control apparatus includes a first pressure regulating valve for reducing an initial oil pressure of a working oil introduced from an inlet port, a solenoid-operated valve, and a second pressure regulating valve for converting the initial oil pressure of the working oil into an actuating pressure. The three valves share a single body. A joining boss and a relief valve, which is operable to release the working oil out of a passage in the body when the pressure of the working oil in the passage becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, are arranged on a closed end face of the body. The joining boss and the relief valve have respective upper surfaces that are covered by a cover. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352825 | CONTROL VALVE WITH CONTACT SURFACE HARDENED END CAPS - An end cap assembly configured for use in a control valve and in combination with a spool includes a stater, the stater having a spool stop having a hardened surface. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352826 | DIRECTIONAL POPPET VALVE - The invention relates to a directional poppet valve ( | 2014-12-04 |
20140352827 | FLOW PATH SWITCHING VALVE - A base and a stator forming a housing are joined by a stator position adjustment member. The adjustment member is a ring-shaped member having an inner diameter that is equal to the outer forms of the base and the stator, and threads opposite to each other are provided to an upper portion and a lower portion of the inner circumferential surface, along the circumferential direction. A thread for being screwed with the thread is provided, in the circumferential direction, to each of an upper portion of an outer circumferential surface of the base and a lower portion of an outer circumferential surface of an outer wall member of the stator. When the adjustment member is rotated, the base and the stator move in the direction of separating from each other or in the direction of coming close to each other. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352828 | DIRECTIONAL VALVE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A valve is provided. The valve may include: an axially movable spool having a conical valve portion and dissipating disk portion; a valve housing defining a valve cavity in which the spool resides; a first port in the valve housing; a second port in the valve housing; a land defined by the housing; a wide portion in the housing; and a valve seat defined, at least in part, by the valve housing configured to form a seal with the conical valve portion, wherein the land, the wide portion, the conical valve portion, and the valve seat are dimensioned to cause the disk portion and the land to be proximate to each other when the valve section is near the valve seat and the disk portion is proximate to the wide portion when the valve section is away from the valve seat. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352829 | CONNECTING SEAT STRUCTURE FOR GUIDE MOUTH OF CONTAINER - A connecting seat structure for a guide mouth of a container is provided. The air pipe of an air compressor is connected to an air inlet control pipe provided at an air inlet. By a control valve of the air inlet control pipe, high-pressure air is guided into the container through an air outlet pipe provided at an air outlet. A pressure gauge or a control solenoid valve provided at a pressure detection opening is to detect and control the pressure of the air guided into the container. The present invention can guide the high-pressure air into the container easily and guide out the content of the container stably, so it is convenient for use and stable for pump. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352830 | PORTABLE LIQUID TRANSLOADER - A portable liquid transloader includes a wheeled support vehicle. The wheeled support vehicle includes a chassis and a manually operated extension ladder. The extension ladder includes a base section that is carried by the chassis and a fly section that is extendably connected to the base section. A platform extends horizontally outwardly from the fly section. The portable liquid transloader further includes a bulk air eliminator that is carried by the chassis. An inlet is disposed upstream from the bulk air eliminator. A mechanical flow meter is disposed downstream from the bulk air eliminator. A first supply conduit extends downstream from the mechanical flow meter. The first supply conduit is carried by the chassis and extends generally parallel to the extension ladder. A second supply conduit is fluidly coupled to the first supply conduit. The second supply conduit extends vertically above and horizontally beyond the platform. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352831 | Shaped Water Supplying Extension Arm - A water supplying extension arm for supplying water from a water source to a showerhead has an elongated hollow extension arm element extending along its longitudinal axis and having a first end connectable to the water source turnably about a horizontal axis and a second end spaced in a direction of the longitudinal axis from the first end and connectable to the showerhead. The hollow elongated extension arm element is arch-shaped and has a cross section with a shape of an ellipse having a shorter upright axis and a longer transverse axis. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352832 | METHOD FOR CONNECTING CONNECTION PIECE TO THERMALLY INSULATED CONDUIT PIPE - In order to connect a connection piece ( | 2014-12-04 |
20140352833 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CUTTING WOUND HOSES - A method for cutting a wound hose ( | 2014-12-04 |
20140352834 | STIFFENER FOR FLEXIBLE HOSE - A hose stiffener consisting of multiple rods or strips to be oriented parallel to the axis of a hose connected to multiple partial rings to be oriented perpendicular to the hose, preferably molded or machined as a single piece, for use in water, salt water, chlorinated water, fluid, chemical and outdoor environments. The hose stiffener can be readily installed or retrofitted onto hoses by clipping the hose stiffener onto the hose to prevent tangling or knotting. The hose stiffener may be used to prevent tangling or knotting of existing swimming pool cleaner feeder hoses without restricting the movement of the swimming pool cleaner and does not have features that could injure people who might contact the hose stiffener while swimming in the pool. The hose stiffened may be used in other applications and other environments to prevent tangling or knotting of hoses. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352835 | WELDING PROCESS, WELDING SYSTEM, AND WELDED ARTICLE - A welding process, welding system and welded article are disclosed. The welding process includes generating a first beam from a stationary fusion apparatus and generating a second beam from a rotatable fusion apparatus. The first beam and the second beam form a weld in an article. The welding system includes a stationary fusion apparatus and a rotatable fusion apparatus directed at an article to be welded, the stationary fusion apparatus and rotatable fusion apparatus being arranged and disposed to form a single weld in the article. The welded article includes a first element welded to a second element, the welded article having a decreased root reinforcement, in an inaccessible region, from that of a hybrid stationary fusion apparatus. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352836 | HIGH-STRENGTH SEAMLESS STEEL PIPE FOR OIL WELL USE HAVING EXCELLENT RESISTANCE TO SULFIDE STRESS CRACKING - A seamless steel pipe has a composition containing, by mass %, C: 0.15 to 0.50%, Si: 0.1 to 1.0%, Mn: 0.3 to 1.0%, P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.005% or less, Al: 0.01 to 0.1%, N: 0.01% or less, Cr: 0.1 to 1.7%, Mo: 0.40 to 1.1%, V: 0.01 to 0.12%, Nb: 0.01 to 0.08%, Ti: 0.03% or less, and B: 0.0005 to 0.003%, a structure composed of a tempered martensite phase as a main phase with a prior austenite grain size of 8.5 or more, and a hardness distribution in which in four portions 90° apart from each other in the circumferential direction, hardness is 295 HV10 or less in any one of an inner surface-side region at 2.54 to 3.81 mm from the inner surface of the pipe, an outer surface side-region at the same distance from the outer surface of the pipe, and a center of the thickness. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352837 | BOX DETECTOR FOR A THREADED JOINT FOR PIPES - A box protector | 2014-12-04 |
20140352838 | FIBER PREFORM ARCHITECTURE FOR COMPOSITE ARTICLES AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A fiber preform architecture and method of making, including a plurality of fiber bands. Each band of the plurality of fiber bands is placed at a time, at a predetermined position and orientation, to generate an interwoven and interlocking pattern between the fiber bands. Each of the plurality of fiber bands is formed of a plurality of fiber tows, positioned side by side at a predetermined spacing to define one or more gaps between each tow in the fiber band and define a secondary based interleaving within each of the fiber bands. The plurality of fiber bands are interwoven in an in-plane and out-of-plane orientation by interleaving each of the plurality of fiber bands with one or more of the plurality of fiber bands previously laid down and not in a common plane. The plurality of fiber bands include three or more different orientation angles and provide uniformity in coverage. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352839 | POURING DEVICE WITH SCOOPING AND POURING FUNCTIONS - An embodiment of a pouring device includes a storage section having a fill opening, a storage cavity, and a wall formed with a passage extending between an inner surface of the wall and an outer surface of the wall, includes a guide unit attached to the storage section, and includes a sliding unit configured to block the storage cavity, wherein the passage is configured to receive the sliding unit horizontally as it is moved along a first axis. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352840 | DISTRIBUTED HYDROGEN REFUELING CASCADE METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed to a compressed fuel dispensing station having a compressor configured to compress a fuel source, a plurality of fuel dispensing units, at least one low pressure compressed fuel reservoir fluidly connected to the fuel compressor and the plurality of fuel dispensing units, and a plurality of high pressure compressed fuel reservoirs, wherein each high pressure compressed fuel reservoir is fluidly connected to the fuel compressor and at least one fuel dispensing unit. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352841 | INSULATING GLASS UNIT FILLED WITH ADSORBABLE GAS - An insulating glass unit may be fabricated by filling the space between opposed panes of glass with multiple types of gases and then sealing the gases in the space. A spacer containing a gas adsorption material may be positioned between the panes of glass to seal the gases in the space. In some examples, the gas adsorption material is configured to selectively adsorb one of the gases introduced into the space but substantially none of another of the gases introduced into the space. As a result, the gas pressure in the insulating glass unit may reduce below the initial filling pressure after fabrication of the unit due to adsorption. Such gas pressure reduction may be useful, for example, if the insulating glass unit is going to be used at a higher elevation location where the air pressure is lower. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352842 | Water Collection System for Temporary Protective Covering - A to a temporary protective overhead covering that comprises or is configured as a water collection system. The subject invention can be used to collect water from a variety of sources including, for example, rain, water spray or dew. A filter screen in the form of a mesh barrier used to prevent debris larger than the screen size from entering an associated water collection vessel is also disclosed. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352843 | APPARATUS FOR THE DELIVERY OF FLUID PRODUCTS - Apparatus for the delivery of fluid products comprising a base, a base support associated thereof, a plurality of dispensing units to dispense the fluid products contained in containing receptacles. The dispensing units are disposed on a platform rotatable with respect to the base support so as to assume at least a first position in which the fluid products can be delivered from the receptacles toward a container. The apparatus also comprises sliding means which allow the rotation of the platform. Rapid connection means are provided so as to achieve the connection of the base support with the base and/or with the sliding means in order to achieve a selective stable coupling and to prevent a reciprocal vertical movement. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352844 | METHOD FOR FILLING BAGS WITH GRANULES - The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for filling bags ( | 2014-12-04 |
20140352845 | VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH LIQUID CONTAINER AND DRUG VIAL - Valve assemblies for use with a liquid container and a drug vial for enabling an initial transfer of liquid contents from the liquid container to the drug vial for liquid drug formation purposes and subsequent transfer of liquid drug contents from the drug vial to the liquid container for administration purposes. Liquid drug transfer sets can include a valve assembly pre-attached to a liquid container. Alternatively, liquid drug transfer sets can include a valve assembly packaged in sterile blister packaging ready for attachment to a liquid container prior to use. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352846 | FILLER NECK APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING FUEL FROM MIXING - A filler neck apparatus may include a housing into which a fuel filling gun is selectively inserted, a rotation protrusion pivotally mounted on a side of the housing and elastically biased in a direction, wherein the rotation protrusion contacts with the fuel filling gun while the fuel filling gun is inserted into the housing, a slider slidably installed in the housing and elastically biased in a direction wherein the slider is selectively coupled to the rotation protrusion, and wherein a locked state of the slider is released by the rotation protrusion and is movable in a direction when the slider is released from the rotation protrusion, a flapper pivotally mounted on the housing and opening or closing the bottom end of the housing by the fuel filling gun, a stopper pivotally mounted on the housing and selectively locking the flapper, and a link pivotally connecting the slider and the stopper. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352847 | METHOD FOR PREPARING R-FE-B BASED SINTERED MAGNET - A method for preparing an R—Fe—B based sintered magnet, including: preparing a R | 2014-12-04 |
20140352848 | Method for adjusting pore size of porous metal material and pore structure of porous metal material - Disclosed are a method for adjusting the pore size of a porous metal material and the pore structure of a porous metal material. The method comprises: permeating at least one element into the surface of the pores of the material to generate a permeated layer on the surface of the pores, so that the average pore size of the porous material is reduced to within a certain range, thus obtaining a pore structure of the porous metal material having the pores distributed on the surface of the material and the permeated layer provided on the surface of the pores. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352849 | GRAIN-ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET - The present invention proposes a method that can reduce the noise generated by a transformer core and the like when formed by laminations of a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet in which core loss has been reduced by a magnetic domain refinement process. In this steel sheet, linear distortion extending with an orientation in which an angle formed with a direction perpendicular to the rolling direction of the steel sheet is an angle of 30° or less is periodic in the direction of rolling of the steel sheet, core loss (W | 2014-12-04 |
20140352850 | COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET, PLATED STEEL SHEET, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A cold-rolled steel sheet includes, by mass %: C: 0.020% or more and 0.080% or less, Si: 0.20% or more and 1.00% or less; Mn: 0.80% or more and 2.30% or less: and Al: 0.010% or more and 0.100% or less; and further includes: one or more of Nb and Ti which satisfy a requirement of 0.005%≦Nb+Ti<0.030%, in which a structure consists of, ferrite, bainite, and other phases, an area ratio of the ferrite is 80% or more and less than 95%, an area ratio of a non-recrystallization ferrite in the ferrite is 1% or more and less than 10%, an area ratio of the bainite is 5% or more and 20% or less, a total amount of the other phases is less than 8%, an equivalent circle diameter of a carbonitride including one or both of Nb and Ti is 1 nm or more and 10 nm or less, and a tensile strength is 590 MPa or more. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352851 | SPHEROIDAL GRAPHITE CAST IRON HAVING EXCELLENT STRENGTH AND TOUGHNESS AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD - A spheroidal graphite cast iron having (a) a composition comprising by mass 3.4-4% of C, 1.9-2.8% of Si, 0.02-0.06% of Mg, 0.2-1% of Mn, 0.2-2% of Cu, 0-0.1% of Sn, 0.85-3% of (Mn+Cu+10×Sn), 0.05% or less of P, and 0.02% or less of S, the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities, and (b) a duplex matrix structure comprising by area 2-40% of fine ferrite phases and 60-98% of fine pearlite phases, the maximum length of the ferrite phases being 300 μm or less, and (c) the pearlite phases being formed around graphite particles dispersed in the duplex matrix structure. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352852 | HOT ROLLED HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The steel sheet has a chemical composition containing, by mass %, C: 0.04-0.08%, Si: 0.50% or less, Mn: 0.8-2.2%, P: 0.02% or less, S: 0.006% or less, Al: 0.1% or less, N: 0.008% or less, and Cr: 0.05-0.8%, and further Nb: 0.01-0.08%, V: 0.001-0.12%, and Ti: 0.005-0.04% in adjusted amounts, with the balance including Fe and incidental impurities. The steel sheet has a surface layer having a microstructure containing bainite as a main phase, martensite as a second phase in a volume fraction of 0.5-4%, and at lease one of ferrite phase, pearlite, and cementite as a third phase in a total volume fraction of 10% or less. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352853 | Age-Hardening Process Featuring Anomalous Aging Time - This document describes a process/strategy for age hardening nickel based alloys to create desirable properties with reduced energy expenditure. The inventive process introduces isolated atom nucleation sites to accelerate the nucleation rate by approximately 36 times, thereby permitting age hardening to occur in significantly less time and with significantly less energy expenditure. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352854 | POWDERED FUEL PRODUCTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS USEFUL IN FARM TO FLAME SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to a method of preparing an explosible powder suitable for combustion in an oxidizing gas. This method involves providing a biomass feedstock material and drying the biomass feedstock material to a moisture level of less than or equal to 10%. The dried biomass feedstock material is milled to form an explosible powder suitable for combustion when dispersed in an oxidizing gas. A system for carrying out this method is also disclosed. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352855 | Nitro Aromatic Substituted Metal Hydroxyl Nitrates - The reaction product of a nitro aromatic and a metal hydroxyl nitrate is presented. Gas generating compositions containing the reaction product are also presented. Gas generators and vehicle occupant protection systems containing the reaction product are also presented. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352856 | ARTICLES ADAPTED TO RELEASABLY RECEIVE INTERCHANGEABLE ORNAMENTS AND SYSTEM THEREFOR - A sandal can include a sole, one or more straps each having at least one end that is operationally connected to the sole, and a fastening member for releasably receiving an ornament comprising one or more protruding members. The fastening member can be coupled to at least one of the one or more straps and can include an inner cavity and a housing at least partially enclosing the inner cavity. An opening can be disposed in and through an upper portion of the housing in such a way that the opening leads to the inner cavity. One or more projections can be joined with the housing and can extend into the inner cavity. Each of the one or more projection can be situated at a position along a path of motion of at least one of the one or more protruding member from an unfastened position to a fastened position. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352857 | Ornamentation System - An ornamentation system is provided that includes one or more jewel settings that are detachably connected to one or more fashion accessories. The system can include one or more setting mounts each of which can receive a jewel setting. The jewel settings of the present disclosure can be detachably mounted to a fashion accessory while in use and removed as needed. Likewise, the fashion accessories of the present disclosure can receive different jewel settings as desired. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352858 | Purse Having Interchangeable Inner Bags - A purse having interchangeable inner bags includes an outer casing, a plurality of inner bags, and a shoulder strap. A first chosen bag and a second chosen bag of the plurality of inner bags are removably attached to the outer casing, where the outer casing encloses the first chosen bag and the second chosen bag. The shoulder strap is removably attached to the outer casing through a pair of connecting rings. Each of the plurality of inner bags includes a front transparent panel which opens up to the users when the outer casing is unfolded. The users can store items within each of the plurality of bags and access the stored items through a bag zipper. A back panel of the plurality of inner bags magnetically attached the first chosen bag and the second chosen bag with outer casing. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352859 | Purse with Shoe Carrying Compartment - A purse with multiple compartments is able to carry a pair of shoes and a variety of other items. It contains a primary purse receptacle and a shoe compartment, wherein the shoe compartment being big enough for carry a pair of heeled shoes. The shoe compartment is either a full compartment located at the bottom of the purse or two individual compartments located at two sides of the purse. The shoe compartment may have a removable shoe divider and one or pocket for odor removing material and two washable shoe bags. In addition, it may have an LED light and a key holder. In addition, the primary purse receptacle contains a plurality of panels; and a plurality of compartments is fixed on each of said plurality of panels, which are for saving small items and accessories. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352860 | TIRE AND MOLD FOR FORMING THE SAME - The invention provides a tire, which includes a tread surface formed at least partly with a plurality of protrusions having a prescribed cross-section shape in the tire width direction. The invention also provides a mold for forming the tire, which includes a tread forming surface formed at least partly with a plurality of depressions having a prescribed cross-section shape in the tire width direction. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352861 | LOW-WEAR TYRE TREAD BAND - A tyre tread band having a centre, two shoulders on either side of the centre, and two edges on either side of the shoulders and forming a transition with the sidewalls. The profile of the tread band has at least a first arc forming part of the centre, two second arcs forming part of the shoulders, and two third arcs forming part of the edges; and, at one junction, each second arc is connected discontinuously to the first arc by a step, wherein the second arc is not tangent to, and is radially lower than, the first arc. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352862 | TIRE AND TIRE FORMING MOLD - The present invention provides a tire that has a maximum profile peak height Rp in a predetermined range on at least a part of the tread surface. In addition, a tire forming mold of the present invention has a maximum profile peak height Rp in a predetermined range on at least a part of the tread-surface molding surface. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352863 | COMBINATION OF A HEAVY GOODS VEHICLE TIRE STRUCURE WITH A TREAD PATTERN - Tire for a heavy goods vehicle, comprising a crown reinforcement, and, radially outside this crown reinforcement, a tread having a total thickness PMU of material intended to become worn during running, the crown reinforcement being formed by at least two working plies and a protection ply positioned radially outside the working plies and radially inside the tread, the narrowest working ply having a width in the range from 70% to 90% of the width W of the tread, the protection ply having a width at most equal to 70% of the width of the narrowest working ply, the tread comprising grooves only in the part radially outside the protection ply, each circumferentially orientated groove having a depth at least equal to 75% of the maximum thickness intended to become worn PMU. This tread comprises, axially between an axial end of the narrowest working ply and an axial end of the protection ply located on the same side of the equatorial plane, a channel that is generally circumferentially orientated and runs all the way around the tire, this channel being formed in such a way that the minimum distances between this channel and the working plies and between this channel and the protection ply are different from zero. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352864 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire, comprising: a pair of bead portions each having a bead core embedded therein; a pair of sidewall portions respectively extending on the outer side in the tire radial direction from the pair of bead portions; and a tread portion extending across the respective sidewall portions, is characterized in that: the tire further comprises a ring-shaped decorative portion provided on a side portion including the bead portion and the corresponding sidewall portion, wherein the ring-shaped decorative portion has at least two decorative elements provided in the tire circumferential direction such that average brightness and/or average hue is different between the decorative elements, and the average brightness of each decorative element is at least 20%. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352865 | TIRE COMPRISING CARCASS REINFORCEMENT CABLES HAVING LOW PERVIOUSNESS, AND TEXTILE THREADS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CARCASS REINFORCEMENT - A tire having a radial carcass reinforcement, composed of at least one layer of metal reinforcing elements, the said tire comprising a crown reinforcement, itself topped radially by a tread, the said tread being joined to two beads via two sidewalls. The metal reinforcing elements of at least one layer of the carcass reinforcement are cords exhibiting, in the “permeability” test, a flow rate of less than 20 cm | 2014-12-04 |
20140352866 | NEUTRAL AQUEOUS WAX EMULSIONS - Wax emulsions for the manufacture of wallboard include water; a lignosulfonic acid or a salt thereof; and at least one wax selected from the group consisting of slack wax, paraffin wax and montan wax. The emulsions may have a pH of between about 6.5 and 7.9. Such emulsions can provide enhanced moisture resistance to the wallboard. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352867 | INTEGRATED WIRE CABLE TWISTING, WRAPPING, AND TESTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A single machine configured to manufacture a wire cable assembly including an twisted wire pair and a drain wire having a conductive tape and an insulative tape spirally wrapped about said wire pair. The machine includes a first clamp that secures an end of the wire pair and a second clamp that secures the other end of the wire pair. The second clamp rotates while the first clamp is fixed thereby twisting the wires of the wire pair one about the other. The second clamp can also rotate synchronously with the first clamp thereby rotating the wire pair without twisting. The machine also has a tape reel configured to move parallel to the clamps as they rotate, wrapping tape around the wire pair. The apparatus can be configured to apply the tapes simultaneously to electromagnetically shield and insulate the cable assembly. A method of operating the apparatus is also provided. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352868 | APPARATUS FOR FORMING PACKAGING UNITS - A handling apparatus includes a container input, a furnishing carousel, a furnishing module, an application element, and a grouping device. The furnishing carousel rotates about a central axis and has the furnishing module and application element nearby. The furnishing module applies a furnishing feature to a surface of a container, and the application element applies adhesive to the container on a surface outside that surface of a container that is provided with a furnishing feature. The grouping device, which is either a compartmenting or compacting device, is immediately after the furnishing carousel and/or an outlet apparatus. The grouping device groups, compacts, or temporary presses together containers. The container input is either a single-track container feed, a multi-track container feed, a single-track container stream, or a multi-track container stream. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352869 | METHOD OF FABRICATING BULK CARBON NANOTUBE AND METALLIC COMPOSITES - In one embodiment, a bulk carbon nanotube and metallic composite is provided. The bulk carbon nanotube and metallic composite includes a bulk carbon nanotube material layer including a plurality of carbon nanotubes, and a metal film applied across the bulk carbon nanotube material layer. The metal film penetrates into the interstices between individual carbon nanotubes to reduce an electrical resistance between the plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352870 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HONEYCOMB STRUCTURED BODY - In a method of manufacturing a honeycomb structured body, a ceramic block is formed by binding multiple pillar-shaped honeycomb fired bodies with adhesive layers interposed therebetween. The multiple pillar-shaped honeycomb fired bodies are bound on a support by piling up the multiple pillar-shaped honeycomb fired bodies successively. A placing position where a primary honeycomb fired body is to be placed is determined. A position of an end face of at least one secondary honeycomb fired body is fixed by applying force to the end face of the at least one secondary honeycomb fired body. The primary honeycomb fired body is placed on the placing position with the position of the end face of the at least one secondary honeycomb fired body being fixed. The fixing further includes first positioning or second positioning based on a number of the at least one secondary honeycomb fired body before the fixing. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352871 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING NON-PROLAPSING CATHETERS WITH LINERLESS TUBE - A method for manufacturing a catheter member having at least one lumen is disclosed herein. The method includes, winding a sacrificial coil over a mandrel in a first direction and winding a reinforcement coil over the sacrificial coil in a second direction. A polymer is then laminated over the sacrificial coil and the reinforcement coil. After the polymer is laminated, the mandrel is removed and the sacrificial coil is removed to thereby form the catheter member having the lumen. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352872 | BELT PLY FEEDING SUPPORT FRAME AND FEEDING METHOD THEREOF - The belt ply feeder and a feeding method thereof comprise: when a belt ply is conveyed to the front end of a conveying forming board, a force is exerted by a perpendicular adjustment device to drive a conveying forming board bracket to swing upward and rotate around a pivot shaft of a rack to positions at which the upper surface of the conveying forming board is tangential to the periphery of a belt ply drum. According to this arrangement, the belt ply is tangential to the belt ply drum all the time and a belt ply is in firm contact with a belt ply drum regardless of the size of the belt ply drum when wrapping the belt ply around the belt ply drum. Accordingly, the quality of tire shaping can be improved. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352873 | WINDING METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A ROTATIONALLY SYMMETRIC, TUBE-LIKE HOLLOW BODY PREFORM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DEVICE FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Winding method for the production of a rotationally symmetric, tube-like hollow body preform, device ( | 2014-12-04 |
20140352874 | METHOD FOR LAYING A FIBRE MATERIAL ON A MOULD SURFACE - A method for laying a fibre material on a mould surface is provided, in which rovings of the fibre material are laid on the mould surface or on a fibre material already laid on the mould surface, wherein the rovings are rolled from a reel which is held by a movable support which is being moved in a desired direction along the mould, wherein the support has at least one roller connected to the movable support by at least one articulated joint such that the roller holds down laid out rovings. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352875 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONDUITS AND MATERIALS - The present invention provides apparatus and methods for a conduit, such as an implantable conduit for a vessel. The conduit may comprise a main member and a side-branch member. The conduit may be implanted with the side-branch member initially disposed within the main member. When positioned, the side-branch member may then be extended from within the main member and into a vessel side-branch. The materials for the conduit may include circumferentially distensible and/or low recoil materials. The materials for the conduit may be constructed by various techniques and may include materials with enhanced flexibility and kink resistance. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352876 | METHOD FOR MAKING AND JOINING COMPOSITE SANDWICH SHELL EDGE JOINT - A method for joining fittings to a composite sandwich shell edge includes laying up an inner facesheet and positioning a wrapped flute mandrel on top; applying a layer of adhesive on the inner facesheet and positioning spacer-supported fittings on top; applying adhesive over the co-bonded fittings and laying up an outer facesheet forming an assembly; curing the assembly under heat and pressure; removing the fittings by first collapsing the spacers and removing the flute mandrel; placing an adhesive layer on the fittings with collapsible spacers inserted therein; reinserting the fittings between the inner and outer facesheets and effecting bonding and curing; and removing the spacers from the fittings by collapsing the spacers. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352877 | HYBRID TOOL FOR CURING PIECES OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A hybrid tool for curing composite structures for aircrafts, such as stringers, torsion boxes, skin panels, wing surfaces, horizontal tail or vertical stabilizers, etc. The hybrid tool comprises a metallic portion and an elastic portion arranged on a surface of the metallic portion. The elastic portion and the metallic portion are permanently joined to each other so that the metallic portion and the elastic portion together define a surface having a shape which copies at least part of a surface of a piece of composite material to be cured. The tool is capable of satisfactorily curing pieces of composite material which have a minimum thickness and/or a very aggressive change of thickness. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352878 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS COATING OF SOLID DOSAGE FORMS AND SOLID OBJECTS - The invention provides a new method and apparatus for continuously coating solid dosage forms such as caplets by aligning and dispensing multiple solid dosage forms between two sheets of coating material as they enter cavities of a mold. The coating sheets must be flexible and ductile to practice the invention and must adhere to each other and to the solid dosage form, either because of their self-adhering nature or because of an additional adhering agent present in or on the coating sheet. The present invention also relates to a method and apparatus for orienting and molding an array of small solid products between two sheets, for example, in packaging. The present invention also related to a method for using material fabricated into a flexible, ductile sheet to coat solid objects in a mold. The apparatus of this invention can be linked to an overall system for continuously making coated solid dosage forms or other coated or packaged items. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352879 | TECHNIQUES FOR FABRICATING AN ACTUATOR ELEMENT - A process of fabricating an actuator element is provided. In the process, a dielectric elastomer film having first and second sides is provided. An electrode material is applied on a portion of the first and second side of the dielectric elastomer film. A compressive material is applied to the first side of the dielectric elastomer film. The present process may be employed for producing improved monolithic actuator elements such as configurable buttons, arrays of buttons, and the like. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352880 | CONNECTING ARRANGEMENT FOR CONNECTING A FIBER COMPOSITE COMPONENT TO A SECOND COMPONENT - Disclosed are a connecting arrangement of a fiber composite component with a second component and a process for producing the arrangement. The second component comprises at least one flat section having one or more cut-outs which pass through the flat section. The flat section is arranged between at least two sublayers of the fiber composite component and at least one of the at least two sublayers with a layer thickness S | 2014-12-04 |
20140352881 | DOUBLE- AND MULTI-SIDED ADHESIVE DEVICES - The invention provides unique releasable adhesive devices and related methods that are capable of simultaneously adhering to two or multiple target surfaces of various nature and allow high load capacity, are reusable, easy release and suitable for extended and repeated use. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352882 | MATERIAL APPLICATION SYSTEM - A system for applying a material to a substrate comprising:
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20140352883 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITION FOR OPTICAL DEVICE AND ADHERING METHOD USING THE SAME - This invention relates to an adhesive composition for an optical device, including pigment balls having a core-shell structure, a thermocurable monomer or oligomer, a photocurable monomer or oligomer, a photoinitiator and a thermal initiator, and to a method of adhering an optical device using the adhesive composition. The adhesive for an optical device according to this invention can improve light shielding and photocuring properties. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352884 | REVERSIBLE POLYMER ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - A method of joining two objects includes applying an adhesive composition between and in contact with a first object and a second object, and allowing the adhesive composition to harden to form an adhesive bond between the first and second objects, wherein the adhesive composition consists essentially of an optional stabilizer and a reversible polymer material that can reversibly transition between a liquid state and a solid state by reversible cycloaddition reactions, wherein upon cooling, the reversible polymer material transitions from a liquid state to a solid state by reversible cycloaddition reactions within a time period of less than about 2 minutes. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352885 | Method of Blocking an Optical Lens - A method of blocking a lens member having a surface to be manufactured on a lens holding unit, the method comprising: a lens member providing step during which a lens member comprising engraved markings is provided, a contrast providing step during which contrast elements are placed on the engraved markings, a taping step during which the marked surface of the lens member is taped with an adhesive tape over the contrast elements, and a blocking step during which the lens member is blocked on a lens holding unit via the taped surface. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352886 | BATTERY PACK CASE ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES USING A PLASTIC COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a battery pack case assembly for an electric or hybrid vehicle and a method for manufacturing the same. The battery pack case assembly includes a case body and a cover. The case body receives a battery pack, and the cover is coupled to the case body. The case body is formed of a plastic composite in which a long fiber or a blend of a long fiber and a continuous fiber is used as a reinforcing fiber in a plastic matrix. A separate reinforced member is bonded to both side bracket parts for coupling to a vehicle body, and is formed of a plastic composite in which a long fiber, a continuous, or a blend of a long fiber and a continuous fiber is used as the reinforcing fiber in the plastic matrix. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352887 | PEELABLE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising at least one natural latex and at least one polymeric composition having a glass transition temperature ranging from −50° C. to 0° C. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352888 | ADHESIVE AGENT, AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - Provided are an adhesive agent capable of providing sufficient electrical continuity to a substrate to which a preflux treatment has been applied and a method for connecting electronic components. There is used an adhesive agent including a (meth)acrylate having an epoxy group in one molecule and a radical polymerization initiator having a one minute half-life temperature of 110 degrees C. or more. A surplus adhesive agent component between terminals flows, whereby an imidazole component in a preflux, the component binding to an epoxy group of an epoxy group-containing acrylate, is drawn out thereby to be removed from a surface of the terminal. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352889 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A SEMICONDUCTOR WORKPIECE - An apparatus for processing a semiconductor workpiece includes a first chamber having a first plasma production source and a first gas supply for introducing a supply of gas into the first chamber, a second chamber having a second plasma production source and a second gas supply for introducing a supply of gas into the second chamber, a workpiece support positioned in the second chamber, and a plurality of gas flow pathway defining elements for defining a gas flow pathway in the vicinity of the workpiece when positioned on the workpiece support. The gas flow path defining elements include at least one wafer edge region protection element for protecting the edge of the wafer and/or a region outwardly circumjacent to the edge of the wafer, and at least one auxiliary element spaced apart from the wafer edge region protection element to define the gas flow pathway. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352890 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A substrate processing apparatus includes: a cylindrical shaped chamber configured to accommodate a substrate; a movable electrode capable of moving along a central axis of the cylindrical shaped chamber within the cylindrical shaped chamber; a facing electrode facing the movable electrode within the cylindrical shaped chamber; and an expansible/contractible partition wall connecting the movable electrode with an end wall on one side of the cylindrical shaped chamber. A high frequency power is applied to a first space between the movable electrode and the facing electrode, a processing gas is introduced thereto, and the movable electrode is not in contact with a sidewall of the cylindrical shaped chamber, a first dielectric member is provided at the cylindrical shaped chamber's sidewall facing the movable electrode, and an overlap area between the first dielectric member and a side surface of the movable electrode is changed according to movement of the movable electrode. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352891 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION HEATER - An electromagnetic inductive heating device is described for bonding a sheet to anchoring members comprising a conductive base and a thermoplastic resin layer, characterized by bonding the anchoring members to the sheet by heat deposition of the thermoplastic resin layer by heating of the conductive base. The device can include: a heating means for heating the conductive base via the sheet by electromagnetic induction; a temperature measurement means for measuring the temperature of the sheet; and a heating time setting means for setting heating time by the heating means according to the temperature of the sheet. The electromagnetic inductive heating device can bond the anchoring members and the sheet even if there are large temperature changes in a covering surface due to seasons, weather, etc., and can reliably anchor a sheet, uniformly and without unevenness, to all anchoring members even if time is required to lay down the sheet. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352892 | SUBSTRATE SEPARATION APPARATUS AND METHODKASN03436 US - Provided are a substrate separation apparatus and method. The substrate separation apparatus includes: an upper transfer part which fixes the upper substrate and transfers the upper substrate in a positive X-axis direction in an XY coordinate system composed of an X axis and a Y axis intersecting each other; and a lower transfer part which is installed under the upper transfer part with a gap therebetween and fixes and transfers the lower substrate, wherein the lower transfer part includes: a lower holding unit on which the lower substrate is placed; and a lower guide unit which includes path guides for guiding movement of the lower holding unit, wherein the path guides include a first path guide which is parallel to the X axis and a second path guide which is continuous with the first path guide and contacts a straight line having a negative slope in the XY coordinate system. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352893 | Shifting Roll Awning with Drive Mechanism - Various embodiments of a shifting awning roll with drive mechanism are taught wherein the drive mechanism may be utilized in manual or automated modes to extend or retract the awning. Additionally, the awning uses a lighter weight design than prior art awnings and further operates with the drive to tolerate axial misalignment during extension, retraction or height adjustment. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352894 | WINDOW COVERING - A window covering includes a headrail, a bottom rail, a shading member, two pulley assemblies, and a cord. The shading member is between the headrail and the bottom rail. The pulley assemblies are received in the headrail, each of which has a frame and a pulley. The frame has an opening, and the pulley is connected to the frame. The cord is a woven Y-shaped cord, having a control section and two lift sections. The cord runs over the pulleys of the pulley assemblies, the control section extends out of the headrail to be operated by a user, and the lift sections extend out of the frames via the openings respectively to connect to the bottom rail through the shading member. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352895 | Cord-Winding Assembly of a window blind - A cord-winding assembly of a window blind is disclosed. The cord-winding assembly includes a first spool and a second spool. The first spool has a first axis extending in an axial direction. A plurality of first grooves is formed on an outer periphery of the first spool. The first grooves are parallel to each other. Each of the plurality of first grooves has a circumferential length different from other first grooves. The second spool has a second axis extending in the axial direction. The first and second axes are parallel to each other. A plurality of second grooves is formed on an outer periphery of the second spool. The second grooves are parallel to each other. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352896 | Network roller shutters - The present invention relates to a network roller shutter system which can provide multi functions. The network roller shutter system has a constant current power supply ( | 2014-12-04 |
20140352897 | Bottom Load Bracket For An Architectural Covering - An architectural covering with a roll tube rotatably connected to mounting brackets at opposing ends and having shade material wrapped around the roll tube. The roll tube has a hollow interior with a motor assembly, a battery tube assembly and a spring assembly positioned within the hollow interior of the roll tube. One end of the architectural covering is mounted to a top loading bracket whereas the opposite end of the architectural covering is connected to a bottom loading bracket. The bottom loading bracket includes a recessed portion having an axel opening and a deflectable clip member that covers the axel opening. As an axel is inserted into the bracket, the clip member deflects allowing the axel to enter the axel slot and the clip member locks the axel into the axel slot. In this way an improved method of installing architectural coverings is presented. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352898 | MODULAR, ROLL-DOWN AIRFLOW CONTROL APPARATUS - A flexible yet durable roll-down curtain is normally stored in a rolled condition, and is unrolled during use. The curtain includes plural, vertically spaced apart rods extending through a width of the curtain. When rolled, the curtain wraps around an elongate, spring-loaded mandrel assembly. The mandrel assembly couples with a pair of mounting brackets mounted at opposing sidewalls of a temperature-controlled compartment. A pair of locking brackets disposed directly opposite one another at opposing sidewalls engage opposing ends of a rod extending through the curtain, to retain the curtain in a deployed position. A flexible side seal provides a sealing engagement vertically along each side edge of the curtain. When deployed, the curtain extends from ceiling to floor, and from sidewall to sidewall, forming a barrier against uncontrolled air movement from a space on either side of the curtain to a space on an opposing side of the curtain. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352899 | Quick release window covering - The Quick Release Window Covering is a simple window covering or blind unit devised to cover and thereby block visibility into a room from a hallway or similar adjoining spaces. This window covering is used primarily for lockdown procedures within schools; it can also be used in other facilities or institutions for isolating people for safety, security or privacy situations. The window covering emphasizes rapid release as this is critical for quickly protecting staff, students and visitors from volatile circumstances. The window covering is opaque, available in a choice of colors and medium weight. It is installed using an adhesive mounting strip across the top of the window opening and fits larger than the window opening to ensure the complete coverage of the transparent surface so no person can see into the space. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352900 | FLASH TANK WITH FLARED INLET INSERT AND METHOD FOR INTRODUCING FLOW INTO A FLASH TANK - A flash tank including: an interior chamber having a interior surface formed by a sidewall of the flash tank; a vapor exhaust port coupled to an upper portion of the chamber; a liquid discharge port coupled to a lower portion of the chamber; an insert inlet tube having an insert outlet and inserted into an inlet port of the chamber, wherein the insert inlet tube extends inward of the sidewall and the insert outlet has an elongated cross-sectional shape oriented substantially parallel to a center vertical axis of the flash tank and substantially perpendicular to a radial line of the flash tank, such that the insert outlet is substantially tangential to the sidewall. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352901 | METHOD OF MAKING A BELT-CREPED, ABSORBENT CELLULOSIC SHEET WITH A PERFORATED BELT - A method of making a belt-creped absorbent cellulosic sheet. A papermaking furnish is compactively dewatered to form a dewatered web having an apparently random distribution of papermaking fiber orientation. The dewatered web is applied to a translating transfer surface moving at a transfer surface speed. The web is belt-creped from the transfer surface utilizing a generally planar polymeric creping belt provided with a plurality of perforations through the belt, the belt-creping step occurring under pressure in a belt creping nip defined between the transfer surface and the creping belt. The belt travels at a belt speed that is slower than the transfer surface speed, and the web is creped from the transfer surface and redistributed on the creping belt to form a web. The web includes hollow domed regions, connecting regions, and transition areas. The web is dried to produce the belt-creped absorbent cellulosic sheet. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352902 | METHOD FOR PREPARING WASTE PAPER - In order for a method for preparing fibres for producing paper from a fibre-containing material, in particular from waste paper, to be improved such that shortening of the fibres separated from the fibre material is reduced to a minimum, it is proposed that the fibre-containing material is supplied in a moist state for pulping and is pulped to a dry state by continuous impact action. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352903 | CELLULOSE FIBRE COMPOSITION - A cellulosic composition comprising fibres having a length weighted average fibre length (“LWAFL”) of 0.25 to 0.40 mm. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352904 | ELASTOMERS FOR PAPER MILL EQUIPMENT - Embodiments of the invention provide for paper mill equipment that can better withstand the conditions of a paper Mill. Embodiments encompass paper mill equipment that incorporate a polyurethane layer having a hysteresis value of less than 70% and a permanent set of less than 30%. The polyurethane layer includes a polyurethane produced by curing a mixed composition. The mixed composition includes at least a urethane prepolymer (A) and at least a curing agent (B) having an active hydrogen group (H). The urethane prepolymer (A) has at least one terminal isocyanate group and is obtained by reacting at least a polyisocyanate compound (a) with at least a polycarbonate diol compound (b) having a number average molecular weight of at least 1500 g/mol. The curing agent (B) includes at least an amine compound. The elastomer compositions are also useful to coat the acid pickling roller in the steel industry. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352905 | Paper Pulping Process And Composition - This is a method and composition for a paper pulp product used to create formable or moldable products from the paper pulp that cures with significant rigidity, stability and strength. The composition includes a mixture of raw paper, calcium carbonate (marble dust), starch, polyvinyl alcohol and water. Bleach may be added to create a substantially white or neutral product. The pulp composition is particularly suitable to molding and can be used to manufacture picture frames, small items of furniture and the like. The resulting product is highly suitable to art paper, arts and crafts. The process is extremely easy and results in a product that is highly adaptable for numerous uses. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352906 | DEVICE OF MOVING LOW IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PAPER AND DEVICE OF MANUFACTURING LOW IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PAPER INCLUDING THE SAME - An exemplary embodiment provides a device of moving a low ignition propensity cigarette paper which includes an air moving body portion having a curved surface, an inlet injecting air, and a plurality of outlets disposed at the curved surface to discharge the air, in which the low ignition propensity cigarette paper having a coating portion is floated and turned by the air discharged from the plurality of outlets. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352907 | DIE CASTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AMORPHOUS ALLOY - A die casting apparatus ( | 2014-12-04 |
20140352908 | Niobium as a Protective Barrier in Molten Metals - Devices may be in contact with molten metals such as copper, for example. The devices may include, but are not limited to, a die used for producing articles made from the molten metal, a sensor for determining an amount of a dissolved gas in the molten metal, or an ultrasonic device for reducing gas content (e.g., hydrogen) in the molten metal. Niobium may be used as a protective barrier for the devices when they are exposed to the molten metals. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352909 | Vacuum induction melting and strip casting equipment for rare earth permanent magnetic alloy - A vacuum induction melting and strip casting equipment for rare earth permanent magnetic alloy includes a vacuum induction melting and strip casting chamber, a material receiving heat preservation treatment chamber, a cooling chamber and an isolation valve. The isolation valve is located between the material receiving heat preservation treatment chamber and the cooling chamber, the vacuum induction melting and strip casting chamber is located above the material receiving heat preservation treatment chamber, an outlet of a material guiding tube of the vacuum induction melting and strip casting chamber is corresponding to the material receiving heat preservation treatment chamber. Water-cooled electrodes, a vacuum pumping device, an inert gas introduction pipeline, a temperature measurement mechanism, a pressure gauge, a vacuum gauge and a safety valve are provided on the vacuum induction melting and strip casting chamber. The present invention improves the production efficiency and has high production performance and good consistence. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352910 | COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR INORGANIC CASTING MOLDS AND CORES, CONTAINING SALTS, AND USE THEREOF - The subject matter of the invention relates to sizing compositions as coating compositions for casting molds. The sizing composition is suitable for cores and molds, in particular those produced using water glass as a binder. The sizing composition contains certain salts. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352911 | METHOD OF CONTINUOUSLY CASTING THIN STRIP - A method of improving control of thin strip produced by continuous casting including the steps of assembling a continuous casting apparatus having a pair of counter-rotating cooling rolls, having a nip there between and at least one enclosure downstream from the nip, introducing molten metal to form a casting pool supported on the cooling rolls above the nip and counter-rotating the cooling rolls forming cast strip downwardly from the nip, guiding the strip through the at least one enclosure downstream from the nip, the at least one enclosure having gas inlets for directing oxygen-containing gas into the enclosure, and directing oxygen-containing gas having a desired amount of oxygen through the inlets into the enclosure to provide an atmosphere 0.5% and 15% oxygen with between 3 and 10% humidity to oxidize at least one surface of the strip a desired thickness of scale on the surface of the strip to provide less mill force and downstream control of the strip. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352912 | REGENERATOR - The present invention relates to a regenerator comprising a bed ( | 2014-12-04 |
20140352913 | AIRCRAFT REFRIGERATION UNIT EVAPORATOR HEATER - A refrigeration unit and a method of regulating a temperature of a compartment of an aircraft is described. The refrigeration unit includes an evaporator receptive of an airflow and a refrigerant and operatively arranged to transfer heat from the airflow to the refrigerant in order to cool the airflow as the airflow travels from an inlet at an inlet side of the evaporator to an outlet at an outlet side of the evaporator. The outlet is in fluid communication with a compartment of the aircraft. A heater is positioned at the inlet side of the evaporator and heats the airflow before the airflow passes through the outlet of the evaporator. A compressor receives the refrigerant from the output of the evaporator and pressurizes the refrigerant. A condenser receives the refrigerant from the compressor and condenses the refrigerant to liquid phase. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352914 | SCALABLE PANEL COOLING SYSTEM - Method and system are provided for controlling a scalable panel cooling system having multiple cooling panels for cooling multiple heat-generating components housed in a support structure. The method includes: dividing a support structure into areas, each area capable of housing one or more heat-generating component; providing a cooling panel adjacent an area of the support structure, a cooling panel being operable to cool the one or more heat-generating components housed in the area; determining whether an area of the support structure is housing one or more operational heat-generating components; and activating a cooling panel adjacent an area housing one or more operational heat-generating components; and de-activating a cooling panel adjacent an area housing no operational heat-generating components. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352915 | RADIANT THERMAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENCLOSED STRUCTURES - Various embodiments described herein provide systems and methods that utilize radiant energy to adjust an interior occupant space temperature of an interior occupant space in a building structure. In a building structure comprising building components (e.g., wall, ceiling, floor, roof, etc.) that form the interior occupant space, a system may comprise an adjacent volume formed adjacent to an interior occupant space, of the building structure, using at least one of the building components. The adjacent volume may have an adjacent-volume temperature, may be substantially air sealed from the interior occupant space, and may share a boundary with the interior occupant space. The system may further comprise a thermal conditioning module coupled to the adjacent volume, where the thermal conditioning module is capable of adjusting the adjacent-volume temperature within the adjacent volume. In this way, the system may affect the interior occupant space temperature of the interior occupant space | 2014-12-04 |
20140352916 | GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM - A geothermal system having a heat pump with a heat exchange, first and second conduits connected to and in fluid communication with the heat pump, a compressor connected to and in fluid communication with the first and second conduit, a plurality of valves on the first and second conduit that are connected to and in fluid communication with other valves wherein one valve is a thermo expansion valve, and a sensor on the first conduit and electrically connected to the thermo expansion valve. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352917 | Cooling Module for Electronic Engine Components - A multi-paneled cooling module adapted to be mounted to an engine exterior protects electronic components such as sensors and associated wiring from heat loads of the engine and/or other heat generating engine devices. The module is formed of wall and ceiling panels having a relatively high thermal conductivity, such as aluminum. The cooling module, which includes strategically situated integral coolant passages within several of its panels, is adapted to protect all enclosed electronic components, including electronic pressure sensors, an EGR valve, and all associated wiring and wiring harnesses. For example, the sensors, harnesses, and valve components associated with and proximal to an EGR venturi may be fully protected from overheating, in spite of exposure of those components to massive heat loads generated by the venturi. Finally, the cooling module may incorporate additional cooling accommodation for hydraulic oil cooling if, for example, the EGR valve is hydraulically actuated. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352918 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HABITAT - Disclosed is a habitat assembly comprising a habitat structure for undertaking hot work. Air is supplied to the habitat by an air supply system, through a conduit. The air supply system comprises a fan or blower. Means for altering the temperature or humidity of the air supplied to habitat is positioned down stream of the fan or blower. The fan or blower both creates and maintain an overpressure within the habitat structure and pumps air through the means for altering the temperature or humidity. The means for altering temperature may comprise a heater and/or an air conditioning unit. Also disclosed in an air conditioning unit for a habitat assembly, adapted to facilitate emergency shut down. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352919 | THERMAL MODULE CONNECTION STRUCTURE - A thermal module connection structure providing a substrate, a heat generation unit disposed on the substrate, includes: a heat dissipation unit disposed on the heat generation unit, a protrusion section outward extending from each of two sides of the heat dissipation unit; and a locating assembly including a first locating member and a second locating member mounted on two sides of the heat generation unit, which sides are free from the protrusion sections. A carrier member is disposed at each of two ends of the first locating member. The protrusion sections of the heat dissipation unit are positioned on the carrier members. One end of the carrier member is pivotally connected with the first locating member, while the other end is latched with the second locating member. The carrier member has a press member for pressing the protrusion section against the carrier member to fix the heat dissipation unit. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352920 | AIR CONDITIONING COIL CLEANING SYSTEM - A portable self-contained cooling coil cleaning system includes a cart with a first shelf and a second shelf and at least four rolling elements supporting the cart. A self-contained electrical power unit powers a pump. The pump is in fluid communication with a cleaning fluid reservoir and delivers cleaning fluid through a flow regulator, an extended length of hose and through a spray wand, | 2014-12-04 |
20140352921 | HEAT EXCHANGER WITH AN INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVE AND SIDE-FLOW TUBE ASSEMBLY - The heat exchanger with side-sited integrated temperature control valve and side-flow tube assembly is involved in a hydrodynamic torque converter. The heat exchanger includes a first liquid-collecting tube and a second liquid-collecting tube with flat tube. The integrated temperature control valve and side-flow tube assembly is mounted on the side of the heat exchanger, and includes a temperature control valve and a side-flow tube. The temperature control valve is mounted at the middle of the side-flow tube. The temperature control valve includes a valve body, a valve element, a piston rod, a piston rod seat and a spring, which are applied to the heat exchanger of automobile hydraulic torque converter. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352922 | COOLING OF CHILL MOLDS USING BAFFLES - A chill mold is used to cool molten material to form a casting. A support holds the chill mold so that a bottom of the chill mold is elevated. A baffle is arranged to divert a generally horizontal flow of cooling air upwardly to impinge the bottom of the chill mold. A plurality of chill molds may be aligned generally in a row, and at least one fan may be arranged at an end of the row to direct the flow of cooling air underneath the chill molds. The size and the vertical position of the baffles may be varied along the row, so as to generally equalize convective cooling rates among the chill molds in the row. | 2014-12-04 |
20140352923 | COOLING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF FOR APPARATUS ROOM - The present invention provides a cooling apparatus and a method for an apparatus room, which is related to a cooling apparatus capable of transferring the heat generated by the heat source in the apparatus room out of the apparatus room and comprises a heat pipe having a heat transfer fluid flowing therein and attached to at least one heat transfer unit, characterized in that: one end portion of the heat transfer unit conducts a heat exchange with the heat source and the heat is transferred to another end portion thereof such that the heat is removed for cooling. The heat generated by the heat source is removed and carried away via the effective heat transfer to a remote end such that the temperature surrounding the heat source can be kept at low temperature and the effect of improved cooling can be advantageously achieved. | 2014-12-04 |