51st week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140366637 | MAGNETO-ELASTIC FORCE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR COMPENSATING DISTANCE DEPENDENCY IN A MEASUREMENT SIGNAL OF SUCH A SENSOR - A magneto-elastic force sensor includes a sensor head ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140366638 | DYNAMIC VISCOELASTICITY AS A RAPID SINGLE-CELL BIOMARKER - The present invention generally relates to a method for determining the dynamic viscoelastic properties of cells, more particularly to a method for rapidly determining the dynamic viscoelastic properties of healthy and unhealthy cells by determining the phase shift be the application of a modulating force to the cells and the cells' response to the modulating force. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366639 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING DEGRADATION OF RESIN FILM - A method for detecting degradation of resin film detects whether a resin coated rope having a circumferential portion coated with resin film has the resin film degraded. The method for detecting degradation of resin film includes: winding a wire on a circumferential portion of the resin coated rope; applying tension to the wire to compress the resin film in a radial direction of the resin coated rope; and comparing a first relationship with a second relationship to determine how the resin film is degraded, the first relationship indicating a relationship between the tension of the wire and how much amount the resin film has compressed, as obtained in the applying, the second relationship indicating a relationship between the tension of the wire and how much amount the resin film has compressed, as predetermined as a reference. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366640 | Fluid Flow Measurement Sensor, Method, and Analysis - Fluid flow measurement sensor, method, and analysis are disclosed, which provide for the measurement and processing of array sensor data. Other embodiments provide for determination of flow rate from the array sensor data, and for diagnosis of a conduit wall anomaly based on anomaly shape. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366641 | FLOW SENSOR - Flow sensors for measuring the flow of an ion-containing fluid may be implemented using mechanical or electrical techniques. Mechanical flow sensors are have moving parts and therefore may be unreliable after some time and are expensive to manufacture. Hall-effect type flow sensors typically require a reversible magnetic field to compensate for electrochemical effects. A flow meter including such a sensor uses an electromagnet. A flow sensor ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140366642 | ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER - An ultrasonic flowmeter includes a plurality of ultrasonic wave elements attached to an outer wall of a pipeline through which a measurement target fluid flows, and configured to transmit and receive an ultrasonic signal, wherein at least one of the ultrasonic wave elements is an ultrasonic wave transmission element and is attached to the outer wall of the pipeline so that an ultrasonic wave transmission surface thereof is in parallel to a pipe axis direction of the pipeline, and another at least one of the ultrasonic wave elements is an ultrasonic wave reception element and is attached to the outer wall of the pipeline so that an ultrasonic wave reception surface thereof is in parallel to the pipe axis direction of the pipeline. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366643 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MEASURING AND PROCESSING FUEL METER MEASUREMENTS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for measuring and processing fuel meter measurements, such as rotary gas meter volume measurements, are generally disclosed herein. At least some aspects of the systems, devices, and methods can allow a fuel meter body to perform all processing regarding an amount of fuel dispensed from the fuel meter body and can allow the fuel meter body to provide results of the processing to an accessory configured to display data to a user. At least some aspects of the systems, devices, and methods can allow processing at the fuel meter body to be provided using one or more modules each configured to be removably and replaceably coupled to the fuel meter body. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366644 | WET GAS MEASUREMENT - A first apparent property of a multi-phase process fluid is determined based on the motion of the vibratable flowtube. One or more apparent intermediate values associated with the multi-phase process fluid are determined based on the first apparent property. A measure of wetness of the multi-phase process fluid is determined based on a mapping between one or more of the apparent intermediate values and the measure of wetness. A second apparent property of the multi-phase process fluid is determined using the differential pressure flowmeter. One or more phase-specific properties of the multi-phase process fluid is determined based on the measure of wetness and the second apparent property. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366645 | FORCE SENSING KICKBOXING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A force sensing kickboxing apparatus and methods of manufacture are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a body including an externally facing first side and an internally facing second side, an electronic device connected to the body and configured to provide information associated with the body, a sensor housing attached to a portion of the second side of the body forming a pocket between the sensor housing and the portion of the internally facing second side, and a sensor positioned within the pocket and communicatively coupled to the electronic device, the sensor configured to detect an object contacting a portion of the first side of the body in proximity to the sensor. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366646 | FORCE DETECTOR, ROBOT, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT CARRYING APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT TESTING APPARATUS, PART PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND MOVING OBJECT - A force detector includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a circuit board provided between the first substrate and the second substrate, and an element mounted on the circuit board and outputting a signal in response to an external force, wherein a hole is formed in the circuit board at a location where the element is placed, and a first convex part inserted into the hole and protruding toward the element is provided on the first substrate. Further, the element is placed within a periphery of the first convex part as seen from a direction perpendicular to the first substrate. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366647 | NARROW-BAND FREQUENCY FILTERS AND SPLITTERS, PHOTONIC SENSORS, AND CAVITIES HAVING PRE-SELECTED CAVITY MODES - Waveguides and electromagnetic cavities fabricated in hyperuniform disordered materials with complete photonic bandgaps are provided. Devices comprising electromagnetic cavities fabricated in hyperuniform disordered materials with complete photonic bandgaps are provided. Devices comprising waveguides fabricated in hyperuniform disordered materials with complete photonic bandgaps are provided. The devices include electromagnetic splitters, filters, and sensors. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366648 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING SNOW STRUCTURE AND STABILITY - The present inventions relate generally to methods, apparatus and systems for measuring snow stability and structure which may be used to assess avalanche risk. The disclosed apparatus includes a sensing unit configured to sense a resistance to penetration as the sensing unit is being driven into a layer of snow. The disclosed apparatus may also be configured to take other environmental measurements, including temperature, humidity, grain size, slope aspect and inclination. Methods and apparatus are also disclosed for generating a profile of snow layer hardness according to depth based on the sensed resistance to penetration and identifying areas of concern which may indicate an avalanche risk. Systems and apparatus are also disclosed for sharing the generated profiles among a plurality of users via a central server, and for evaluating an avalanche risk at a geographic location. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366649 | SENSING EDGE - A sensing edge for providing a signal to a controller indicating that a forward edge of a door is obstructed during operation. The sensing edge includes an elongate sheath, a first end plug and a first end flap. The elongate sheath has a first end and a second end. A first cavity is located at the first end. The elongate sheath is mounted to the forward edge. The first end plug includes an inner end, an outer end, first engaging structures extending from the inner end and a first vertical groove in the outer end. The engaging structures are positioned within the first cavity in an assembled configuration. The first end flap includes a relatively flat first body and a first flange structure. The first flange structure is positioned in the first vertical groove in the assembled configuration to secure the first end flap to the first end plug. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366650 | Pressure Mapping and Orientation Sensing System - This disclosure if directed to an improved pressure, force, and orientation sensing system, which may be applied to various industrial articles or sports equipment, fore remote performance analysis and user interface. Where applied to sports equipment, including a golf club, the sensor array of flexible and resilient piezo-resistive material permits collection of grip force data for an array of positions around and along the golf club grip handle; for the analysis, processing and communication of the data once collected, and a method of providing automated golf instruction using a force sensing golf grip of the present invention. Where applied to improved manufacturing lines and shipping of containers, force sensing packages may be equipped with the sensor arrays disclosed herein. The force sensing package is of similar shape to a standard sized package the ordinary forces on which are being tested and by the sampled force sensing package. Control and display software collects the force sensing data, and possibly other data (including motion and orientation data), and communicates it to analytics and display software remote from the device. The force sensing package is comprised of layers, at least two of the layers of which is a force sensing material and a related electrode array. Shapes disclosed are cylinders (cans), cylinders with conic portions (bottle), and parallelepipeds (boxes). | 2014-12-18 |
20140366651 | MAGNETICALLY-INDUCED SOLID-PHASE MICROEXTRACTION FIBER ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR QUANTITATIVE HEADSPACE AND LIQUID SAMPLING - A magnetically-induced SPME fiber actuation system includes a SPME fiber holder and a SPME fiber holder actuator, for holding and magnetically actuating a SPME fiber assembly. The SPME fiber holder has a plunger with a magnetic material to which the SPME fiber assembly is connected, and the magnetic SPME fiber holder actuator has an elongated barrel with a loading chamber for receiving the SPME fiber assembly-connected SPME fiber holder, and an external magnet which induces axial motion of the magnetic material of the plunger to extend/retract the SPME fiber from/into the protective needle of the SPME fiber assembly. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366652 | Particulate Material Sample Divider - A particulate material sample divider includes a separation cone extending downwardly and radially outwardly from a central apex to an annular bottom edge with separator baffles supported on an outer surface of the separation cone at circumferentially spaced apart positions so as to define alternate first and second channels extends downwardly and radially outwardly between respective adjacent pairs of the baffles. A hopper supported above the separation cone discharges the sample over the cone for separation into the first and second channels. Each second channel only communicates with a second collection area to an outer side of a divider wall between the bottom edge of the cone. Each first channel includes an aperture in the separation cone such that each first channel only communicates through the aperture to a first collection area at an inner side of the divider wall. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366653 | MULTIPHASE SAMPLE CONTAINER AND METHOD - The invention provides a sample container arrangement for collecting multiphase samples of gas and liquid, particularly oil in water samples that are representative with respect to oil concentration, oil droplet size and oil droplet size distribution, the sample container arrangement comprises a sample container with an upper end, a lower end and a container volume for sample collection, such as a standing cylinder, distinctive in that the container arrangement further comprises: one inlet connected to the upper end or part of the container volume, one outlet with a valve with bleeding function, connected to the upper end or part of the container volume, and one outlet connected to the lower end of the container volume. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366654 | DEVICE FOR SAMPLING SOLIDS FROM A SEALED ENCLOSURE AND METHOD USING SAME - The present invention is a device (14) for sampling a solid from a sealed enclosure (12). The device comprises a body (18) carrying a sampling head (16) with a solid collection recess (28), a collected solid transfer recess (28′) and an angular-displacement shutter means (30) for the recesses controlled by the control means (48). The device also comprises means (78, 80) for limiting the angular clearance of the shutter means for no-load displacement (c) of the means. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366655 | Suspended Sediment Sampler - The invention relates to a sampler for sampling sediment suspended in fluid, the sampler including a container and a closure. The container includes an opening through which fluid can enter and be contained therein. The closure is associated with the opening of the container and includes a moveable part which on tipping or inversion of the sampler moves between an open and a closed position. In use in the open position the sample can enter the container through the opening and be contained therein, and in the closed position fluid in the container is substantially prevented from leaving the container. The invention also relates to variant forms of the invention and a method of use. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366656 | SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION DEVICE FOR DRIED SAMPLE CARDS - Described is a device for solid phase extraction of a dried sample of a biological fluid. The device includes a support structure such as a plate or support block that has a first side to receive a dried sample card. The support structure also has a second side that is opposite the first side and a number of apertures that extend between the first and second sides. The device also includes a plurality of wells each containing a sample preparation material and having an inlet end that communicates with a respective aperture at the second side of the support structure. Each dried sample on the dried sample card is aligned with one of the apertures. Extraction samples in each well pass through the sample preparation material, such as a chromatographic sorbent, in the well to remove one or more constituents of the extraction sample. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366657 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TESTING A COMPONENT PART OF AN AIRCRAFT - A method for testing a component part of an aircraft comprises the steps of determining at least one first test value of the component part of the aircraft and/or at least one first test value of a comparable component part of a further aircraft for at least one test parameter, inputting the first test parameter and the first test value into a pattern recognition system, which produces an inner correlation between the first test parameter and the first test value. The method further comprises the steps of defining at least one second test parameter, inputting the second test parameter into the pattern recognition system in order to determine a second test value by means of the inner correlation, checking whether the second test value falls within the predefined value range, and determining a third test value of the component part of the aircraft for the second test parameter if the second test value falls within the predefined value range. The invention further relates to a device for testing a component part of an aircraft. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366658 | Method and Device for Inspecting Continuously Fed Objects - The invention relates to methods for inspecting objects fed in a continuous flow, in particular packages or components, wherein an inspecting body is guided along an inspection segment together with an object and a response to an inspection of the object is detected by means of a sensor in order to determine if the object meets a quality criterion, in particular is tight or leaky or true to size or functional. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366659 | GYROSCOPIC STABILIZER FOR BOATS - An anti-rolling gyroscopic stabilizer for boats provides a stationary frame fixed to the hull, an oscillating frame and a flywheel. The angular velocity of oscillation of the oscillating frame is limited by hydraulic dampers. Elastic return elements are coupled to the dampers and urge the oscillating frame so as to orient the axis of rotation of the flywheel towards a given angular position in which the gyroscopic device acts with maximum efficiency. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366660 | DEVICE FOR PRESSING A TRANSMISSION ELEMENT - A device for pressing a first transmission element onto a second transmission element engaging in the first transmission element, in particular for a rack-and-pinion steering system of a motor vehicle, comprising a pressure piece that can be loaded in the direction of the first transmission element by at least one spring element and is displaceably guided in a housing, wherein the spring element is produced from at least one dilatant elastomer. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366661 | FORWARD AND REVERSE PEDALLING SYSTEM FOR A BICYCLE - A forward and reverse pedaling system for a bicycle with automatic gear change replacing the derailleur and clutch operating at a very low speed using an engagement wheel ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140366662 | SPINDLE DRIVE FOR AN ADJUSTMENT ELEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a spindle drive for an adjusting element of a vehicle comprising a drive motor with a spindle-spindle nut gear arranged downstream for producing a drive force along a geometric spindle axis, wherein two connectors for transferring the drive force are provided, wherein an internal housing connected to the one connector and an external housing connected to the other connector are provided, and wherein during the motorized adjustment, the internal housing runs in a telescopic manner. It is proposed that at least one of the two housings, is designed to be at least in two parts and is provided via a first axial housing portion of a first housing part made of a first material and via a second axial housing portion of a second housing part made of a second material. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366663 | AEROSTATIC AIR BEARING, ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF, AND AEROSTATIC LEAD SCREW ACTUATOR USING THE SAME - Disclosed is an aerostatic air bearing. The disclosed aerostatic air bearing includes: an aerostatic nut, said aerostatic nut including a housing having an air inlet disposed therein, a helical plenum chamber disposed in said housing, said helical plenum chamber being fluidly connected to the air inlet and fluidly interconnecting a plurality of openings, said openings being disposed in a helical pattern, and a plurality of porous media, each of said porous media being disposed in one of the plurality of openings respectively; and a lead screw coupled to said aerostatic nut, said lead screw including a threaded surface separated from each of the plurality of porous media. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366664 | Assembly for End Gate - Disclosed is an assembly that may be used with a machine, such as, but not limited to, a screed. In example embodiments, the assembly may include a first member, a second member adjacent to the first member, and a first actuator configured to rotate the second member with respect to the first member and transfer a biasing force to the second member. In example embodiments, the assembly may further include a second actuator configured to translate each of the first and second members. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366665 | ENHANCED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A dual clutch transmission (DCT) with double-range change. In one embodiment, the dual clutch transmission includes odd and even lay shafts and a separate range change shaft for each, thereby providing a range change for both the odd and even gear sets. The input shaft may include an extension gear that can be selectively driven by the inner input shaft or the outer input shaft to provide additional gear pairings. The extension gear may include a synchronizer on each face to allow it to be coupled to either the outer or inner input shaft. The transmission may include a reverse shaft coupled with the even lay shaft. The transmission may include a dual half synchronizer having a single hub and a split sleeve. The parts of the split sleeve are separately movable to allow independent synchronization of two pairs of rotating components. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366666 | Dual Condiment Grinder - A dual condiment grinder contains: a body, a transmitting mechanism, a covering assembly, and a grinding mechanism. The body includes a first chamber and a second chamber, the grinding mechanism includes a first transmission column and a second transmission column. The covering assembly includes an inner cover and an outer cover. The body includes a first retaining recess and a second retaining recess. The transmitting mechanism includes a holder, a pressing member, a rotary shaft, a main gear, a left gear, a right gear, a first transmission gear, and a second transmitting gear. The main gear does not mesh with the left gear and the right gear, the first transmission gear does not mesh with the second transmitting gear, and the first transmission gear and the second transmitting gear mesh with the main gear respectively, such that two different ingredients are ground in the first chamber and the second chamber. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366667 | METHOD OF BACKLASH COMPENSATION - A control method is provided for an electric motor which drives an apparatus through a gear unit. The method includes generating a gear output and input speed signals, low pass filtering the gear speed signals and subtracting the filtered gear input speed signal from the filtered gear output speed signal to provide a relative speed signal. The method also includes high pass filtering the relative speed signal, multiplying the filtered relative speed signal by damping gain value to generate a backlash compensation torque value, and subtracting the backlash compensation torque value from an apparatus control torque value to generate the desired motor torque value. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366668 | Gear - A half of a tooth right-angled cross-sectional shape in a tooth bottom side area of a tooth divided at a tooth bottom center as a boundary is defined by a first involute portion extending from the tooth bottom center P | 2014-12-18 |
20140366669 | TRANSMISSION PLATE - A transmission plate is provided for use on both a diesel transmission casting and a gasoline transmission casting. The plate includes a continuous perimeter edge without a perimeter oil flow notch to inhibit firm shifting of a torque converter connected to the transmission. The plate also has one or more pockets formed therein to reside above a wall of the transmission casting and thereby permit fluid flow over the wall without the need to drill a hole through the wall of the casting. The plate further includes a solid portion free from an oil flow hole so as to preclude fluid flow from a fluid cavity in the transmission casting and thereby preventing downshifting from second gear to first gear by the transmission. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366670 | VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - In a manual transmission mode, a downshift instruction signal is outputted by a position sensor, and a shift range is lowered by one gear, as a result of an operation of a shift lever by the driver. The driving force of the vehicle is increased through downshifting. The number of times of downshifting within a predefined time is limited to a predefined number of times. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366671 | TRANSMISSION PROTECTION SYSTEM - A transmission protection system for a motor vehicle that has a low range of ratios (gears | 2014-12-18 |
20140366672 | PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR, ROBOT HAND, AND ROBOT - A piezoelectric actuator includes a frequency controller that controls the frequency and power of the driving signal, wherein when the phase difference falls within a predetermined range, the control unit stores the value of the frequency of the driving signal as a first frequency memory value, sets a voltage to a upper limit voltage value, and performs control of adjusting the frequency of the driving signal so that the phase difference is maintained to be within a predetermined range, and when the frequency of the driving signal is changed from the first frequency memory value by an amount exceeding a first value determined in advance, the control unit stores the value of the frequency of the driving signal as a second frequency memory value and sets the voltage to a lower limit voltage value lower than the upper limit voltage value. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366673 | ROBOT - A robot includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm and the second arm have different mechanisms from each other. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366674 | ARM LOCKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one example, an arm assembly with an arm locking system is described that can include a base to position the arm on a support structure, an extension arm having first and second ends, the first end of the extension arm connected to the support structure or base at a first joint proximate the first end. The system can include a lift arm having third and fourth ends, the third end connected to the extension arm at a second joint proximate the third end, the fourth end being height adjustable relative to the base. The system can include a first lock engageable to selectively prevent movement about the first joint, a second lock engageable to selectively prevent movement about the second joint, and a third lock engageable to selectively prevent a height of the fourth end from being adjusted relative to the base or extension arm. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366675 | Articulated Limb for a Robot or Haptic Interface and Robot and Haptic Interface Comprising at Least One Such Articulated Limb - A jointed limb comprising at least first ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140366676 | ROBOT - Disclosed herein is a robot, which is capable of communicating according to a gesture. The robot includes a plurality of link members, and an outer cover member surrounding the plurality of link members. The shape of the outer cover member is varied into a curved shape, when the outer cover member is adhered closely to the plurality of link members, according to the variation of the shapes of the plurality of link members. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366677 | PEDAL DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - A pedal device for vehicles includes: a pedal arm provided in a pedal housing and connected to a pedal pad at a first end thereof, and rotated around a hinge shaft mounted to a second end of the pedal arm; a pressure member, a first end of which is held by the first end of the pedal arm, and a second end of which is placed between the hinge shaft and an inner surface of the pedal housing; and an elastic member provided between a middle portion of the pressure member and the inner surface of the pedal housing, and functioning to impose an elastic reaction force on the pressure member when a driver presses the pedal pad down. The elastic member brings the second end of the pressure member into frictional contact with the inner surface of the pedal housing. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366678 | Vehicle Pedal Assembly Including Pedal Arm Stub with Inserts for Actuator Bar - A vehicle pedal assembly comprising a pedal including a pedal stub arm having a metal pedal arm molded into a plastic stem with inserts molded therein and an actuator bar coupled to the stem of the pedal. Fasteners extend through the actuator bar and into the inserts in the stem for securing the actuator bar to the pedal. The actuator bar is adapted to exert an active force against the pedal. In one embodiment, both the pedal arm and the actuator bar include one or more bends defined therein. The pedal arm has a length and shape dependent upon the distance and position of the floor or pedal pad relative to the pedal. The actuator bar has a length and shape dependent upon the distance and position of the pedal relative to an actuator arm. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366679 | MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR WITH SHOCK ABSORBER - A handlebar assembly including a pair of handgrip portions extending outwardly from a mounting portion and configured for generally vertical, arcuate movement relative to the mounting portion. One or more shock absorbing arrangements may be provided to produce a force tending to resist downward movement of the handgrip portions. Desirably, the handgrip portions are adjustable in height relative to the mounting portion. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366680 | BICYCLE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A method for securing handlebar tape to a bicycle handlebar is provided comprising wrapping a length of handlebar tape along a length of handlebar; positioning a length of a heat-shrinkable sleeve so that it overlaps the terminal end of the handlebar tape; and heating the sleeve so that it substantially uniformly contracts to secure the terminal end of the handlebar tape to the handlebar. A handlebar assembly for a bicycle is also provided comprising a handlebar; handlebar tape covering a selected length of the handlebar; and a heat shrinkable sleeve overlapping the terminal end of the handlebar tape to secure the end of the handlebar tape to the handlebar. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366681 | STEERING WHEEL - A first spoke connects a first point of a boss and a first joining point of a rim. A second spoke connects a second point of the boss different from the first point of the boss and a second joining point of the rim opposite to the first joining point of the rim to the boss. Each of the first and second spokes is in a plate shape. The first spoke has a circular first hole in a portion of the first spoke located at a middle in a longitudinal direction of the first spoke and at a center in a widthwise direction of the first spoke. The second spoke has a circular second hole in a portion of the second spoke located at a middle in a longitudinal direction of the second spoke and at a center in a widthwise direction of the second spoke. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366682 | VEHICLE VIBRATION REDUCING APPARATUS - A vehicle vibration reducing apparatus ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140366683 | FLYWHEEL ASSEMBLY - A flywheel assembly | 2014-12-18 |
20140366684 | INSULATION SYSTEM FOR PREVENTION OF CORONA DISCHARGE - Methods and systems for preventing corona discharge are provided. In one embodiment, a housing forming a vacuum includes a coil conductor comprising a grounded conductive or semi-conductive layer that is molded over a primary insulation layer molded on coil conductor which limits the occurrence of voltage drop to the primary insulating layer is disclosed. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366685 | TRANSFER CASE WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY CLUTCH ACTUATOR - A multi-speed power transmission device includes an input shaft, first and second output shafts and a planetary gearset. An axially moveable sleeve fixes the first output shaft and the input shaft for rotation when in a first position and the sleeve fixes the sun gear and the input shaft for rotation when in a second position. A hub is axially moveable and free to rotate relative to the first output shaft when in the first position. The hub is fixed for rotation with the first output shaft when in the second position, A cam plate is continuously fixed for rotation with the carrier and urges the hub toward its second position when in a second axial position. The input shaft drives the first output shaft at a reduced speed via the planetary gearset when the sleeve, hub and cam plate are at their second positions. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366686 | STARTER - A starter includes a motor unit, a drive shaft configured to receive a rotational force of the motor unit and rotate, a transmission pinion gear installed on the drive shaft, an idle shaft extending in a direction parallel to the drive shaft, an idle gear installed on the idle shaft and configured to mesh with the transmission pinion gear, a driving pinion gear installed on the idle shaft and configured to mesh with a ring gear of an engine, a gear cover configured to rotatably support portions of the drive shaft and the idle shaft and accommodate the transmission pinion gear and the idle gear, and a bracket section installed between the motor unit and the gear cover and configured to rotatably support a first end in an axial direction of the idle shaft. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366687 | Magnet Recycling to Create Nd-Fe-B Magnets with Improved or Restored Magnetic Performance - Recycled Nd—Fe—B sintered magnets. One of the recycled Nd—Fe—B sintered magnets includes a composition of W | 2014-12-18 |
20140366688 | Multifunctional Tool Including Interchangeable Tips - A multifunctional tool with interchangeable tips includes a handle, a cover, at least one interchangeable tip and at least one removable securing means. The interchangeable tip is clamped at various points between the cover and the handle because the cavities of the handle and of the cover are not surfaces of revolution, whereas the diametrical recess of the interchangeable tip is a surface of revolution. The teeth of the handle engage the teeth of the cover, the parallel faces of said teeth meshing axially with respect to the tips preventing the cover from sliding off the handle. At least one removable securing means firmly secures the interchangeable tips and the cover to the handle. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366689 | APPARATUS FOR TIGHTENING THREADED FASTENERS - A link attachment | 2014-12-18 |
20140366690 | PAWL STRUCTURE FOR RATCHET WRENCHES AND THE WRENCHES USING THE SAME - A pawl structure of ratchet wrenches has multiple engaging teeth, a first recess and a second recess. The engaging teeth include first teeth at the mediate portion and second teeth are respectively located at two ends of the engaging teeth. The tips of the first teeth are located on a first curve which has a center and a central line extends through the center and intersects the first curve. The tips of the second teeth are located on a second curve which gradually leaves from the center of the first curve along with the second curve extending away from the central line. The first recess is located corresponding to the central line and the first teeth. The second recess is located corresponding to the second teeth. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366691 | BIDIRECTIONAL RAMPED DISPOSABLE TORQUE LIMITING DEVICE - A bidirectional torque limiting driver with a handle, internal wall, movable head and a tool mounted thereon, with flexible torque limiting flex ramp(s) formed on said internal wall, whereby said ramps move under sufficient force to impart a predetermined torque to a tip is disclosed. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366692 | Device For Supplying A Liquid Cooling Lubricant To A Cutting Edge Of A Lathe Tool - A device for supplying a liquid cooling lubricant to a cutting edge of a lathe tool is operatively connected with a fast-tool servo by way of a tool holder in order to be able to execute oscillating movements in an advance direction in common with the tool holder. A first connection is stationary with respect to a housing of the fast-tool servo, for a cooling lubricant source and an outlet, which is in fluid connection with the first connection, for delivery of a cooling lubricant jet to the lathe tool. The outlet is provided at the tool holder and is in fluid connection with the first connection by way of a hose portion so that the cooling lubricant jet delivered via the outlet always impinges at a predetermined point on the cutting edge of the lathe tool even when stroke movements of the tool holder take place. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366693 | GLASS TUBE CLEANING AND CUTTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SAME - A glass tube cleaning and cutting device and a method for same configured to cut a continuous glass tube at a predetermined length by intermittently contacting a cutting blade with the outer circumference surface of the continuously travelling continuous glass tube formed by tube pulling while blowing air to impose scratches and thermal shock on the outer circumference surface of the continuous glass tube so as to obtain a plurality of cut-off glass tubes, the glass tube cleaning and cutting device includes: a blower provided on a more downstream side of the travelling continuous glass tube than the cutting blade, the blower being configured to blow opposing air opposed to air into a tip end opening of the continuous glass tube. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366694 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSTANTIALLY SIMULTANEOUSLY SCORING A WORKPIECE FROM OPPOSED SIDES - A method and related apparatus for scoring a workpiece are disclosed. A first scoring die has a score section structured to score a workpiece in a predetermined pattern, a second scoring die having as a score section structured to score a workpiece in a predetermined pattern substantially identical to the predetermined pattern of the first score scoring die. In operation the method and apparatus align the first scoring die and second scoring die and score the workpiece from opposite sides to effect complete or substantially complete reduction of the workpiece in a predetermined path to define a part. The workpiece will generally be a sheet. The scoring dies will each have score sections having one surface configured to be substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the workpiece and an adjacent angularly disposed surface structured to be adjacent to the scrap being produced by the scoring operation. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366695 | METHOD OF PERFORATING A NONLINEAR LINE OF WEAKNESS - A method of perforating a web includes: rotating a cylinder comprising a longitudinal cylinder axis and at least one shaped anvil disposed on the cylinder; operatively engaging a support with the cylinder, wherein the support is moveable with respect to the cylinder; positioning a blade disposed on the support so as to cooperate in contacting relationship with the anvil, wherein the blade is substantially parallel to the longitudinal cylinder axis, and wherein at least one of the blade and the anvil comprise a plurality of teeth, and wherein adjacent teeth are separated by a recessed portion; and feeding a web between the cylinder and the support while the blade cooperates in contacting relationship with shaped anvil to perforate the web. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366696 | Bread Slicing Machine having an Advancing Device - The invention relates to an apparatus for cutting bread (B) into slices (S), comprising at least one circular blade ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140366697 | Electric Mitre Saw - Disclosed is an electric mitre saw, comprising a base ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140366698 | 3-Dimension Fiber Structures for Composites and Interfaces - A material suitable to keep layers or plies of a composite material from adhering to each other during production and transportion. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366699 | MANDOLIN SLICER - The present invention discloses a mandolin slicer comprising: a main body having two opposite side panels; a cutting blade mounted on the main body; a slicing plate carrier mounted between the two side panels of the main body; a plurality of slicing plates of different types, each of the slicing plates having a plurality of slicing teeth mounted on a top surface thereof and at least one recess formed on a bottom surface thereof; and an adapter plate having a leading portion, wherein said leading portion has at least one elastic rib for detachable engagement with the at least one recess of the slicing plate to form a slicing plate assembly, and said assembly detachably is mounted on the slicing plate carrier. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366700 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A sheet processing apparatus including: a first aligner to push lateral edges of a sheet inward across a width direction of the sheet conveyed from an upstream side for alignment of the sheet, the width direction being orthogonal to a moving direction of the sheet; a second aligner to abut a front edge of the sheet conveyed from the upstream side for a predetermined period of time for alignment of the sheet; a first aligner driver to drive the first aligner; a second aligner driver to drive the second aligner; and a controller to control operations of the first aligner driver and the second aligner driver, wherein the controller activates or inactivates the first aligner driver and the second aligner driver depending on a predetermined parameter on the conveyed sheet. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366701 | SCRIBING WHEEL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SCRIBING WHEEL, AND SCRIBING METHOD - A scribing wheel for scribing a brittle material-made substrate. A disc-shaped scribing-wheel base material in use is so designed that a mid-portion of a disc periphery has the largest diameter. A diamond film is formed on the periphery by a CVD method. The periphery is ground in the middle so that a plane including a circle defined by ridge line becomes perpendicular to the central axis of the scribing wheel. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366702 | PERFORATING APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A NONLINEAR LINE OF WEAKNESS - A perforating apparatus includes a longitudinal cylinder axis about which a cylinder rotates. At least one shaped anvil is disposed on the cylinder. Further, a support operatively engages with the cylinder, and the support is moveable with respect to the cylinder. A blade is disposed on the support so as to cooperate in contacting relationship with the anvil, and the blade is substantially parallel to the longitudinal cylinder axis. At least one of the blade and the anvil comprises a plurality of teeth, and adjacent teeth are separated by a recessed portion. A web is perforated as the web passes between the rotating cylinder and the support and the blade cooperates with the anvil. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366703 | Continuous pitch wind musical instrument and a composite string instrument and continuous pitch wind musical instrument - A musical instrument includes a resonating pipe having a first slot defined along a length of a longitudinal axis of the resonating pipe and a sliding rod that slides along a length of the first slot and closes the first slot such that the sliding rod selectively covers and provides an air seal to the first slot, such that a pitch of sound produced varies according to a length of closure of the first slot. A mouthpiece is coupled to the resonating pipe to enable the player to create a resonating column of air in the resonating pipe and control the pitch of the instrument by controlling the coverage of the sliding rod over the first slot. A composite musical instrument may include the wind instrument combined with a stringed instrument. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366704 | CARBON FIBER PEDAL HARP - A pedal harp has an upper harp frame which is the pillar and neck parts made as a single piece and a lower harp frame which is the soundbox and soundboard and soundbox parts made as a single piece. The upper harp frame, lower harp frame, faceplates and pedal box are made from a carbon fiber material. This provides lighter weight for the pedal harp, and a stronger, more durable construction. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366705 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE VIBRATION FREQUENCY RANGE OF A SOUND PRODUCING DEVICE WITH VIBRATING TONGUES - The invention concerns a method for adjusting the vibration frequency range of a sound producing device with vibrating tongues. The device includes an assembly formed of a comb extended by at least one vibrating tongue, said comb having at least one hole for the securing thereof to a support by means of a support jaw and of a tightening element traversing the support jaw and the hole in the aforecited comb. According to the method, the frequency range is adjusted by reducing the free length of the vibrating tongue or tongues by the localised clamping of said tongues between the support jaw and a local counter-support. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366706 | Percussion Instrument Dampening Pad - A percussion instrument dampening pad (PIDP) that is designed to be attached to the vibrating surface of a drumhead, a drum, a cymbal or the like. The PIDP functions by reducing unwanted vibrations and overtones that occur when the drumhead or cymbal is struck. The PIDP is comprised of at least one composite upper section, a first vibration absorbent layer preferably comprised of polyurethane puron foam, and a second vibration absorbent layer preferably comprised of butyl rubber that is in contact with the vibrating surface of the drumhead, drum or the cymbal. The composite upper section is further comprised of a metallized layer, a fabric layer and an adhesive layer. The PIDP also includes indicia and a removable liner that is removed prior to attaching the exposed butyl rubber to the surface of a drumhead or the like. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366707 | Touch force adjustment means for piano keys - Means for adjusting the touch force required to depress the keys of a piano within the range normally preferred by pianists, comprising of an adjustable weight member located in a slot bored through the side of the piano key. The slot is in a shape that allows the weight to move in a direction parallel to the length of the piano key. Precise adjustment of the touch force necessary to depress a piano key is achieved by moving the weight member within the slot, thereby increasing or decreasing its distance from the key fulcrum. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366708 | Musical Instructional Player - A segmented, interactive audio-visual content progress bar and method of use whose divisions provide an information and instructional index of performance content. The progress bar provides a time linear segmentation of a user component of a performance content and a sound signal corresponding to the performance content. The progress bar provides a time progress marker advancing with time as a corresponding indicator of the user component of the performance content. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366709 | RECORDING AUDIO IN ASSOCIATION WITH DISPLAY CONTENT - In an ensemble performance, performance lesson or the like, a musical score (display content) is displayed and input audio is recorded. The input audio includes notes, comments or the like uttered by a human player or an instructor. During recording of the input audio is received a user input designating a desired time position on the musical score displayed on the display device. A recording time of the input audio based on a time point at which the user input has been received and the time position on the musical score designated by the user input are stored into a storage device in association with each other. An icon is displayed in association with the time position on the musical score designated by the user input. Once the icon is selected, voice based on the recording time recorded in association with the icon is reproduced to sound the comments, etc. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366710 | AUDIO SIGNAL ANALYSIS - Apparatus for audio processing comprises: a beat tracking module for identifying beat time instants in an audio signal and a downbeat identifier for identifying downbeats occurring at beat time instants, each downbeat corresponding to the start of a musical bar or measure. A pattern identifier identifies two or more adjacent bars or measures containing musical characteristics which repeat within the audio signal, the pattern identifier being configured to: generate for each downbeat a plurality of scores using respective analysis methods for indicating different characteristics within the audio signal at the downbeat; combine the scores for each downbeat; and identify based on the combined scores non-adjacent downbeats that correspond to the start of a musical pattern. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366711 | Roman Shield Cycle (RSC) - A mechanically-operated vehicle that has an upright body-length bullet-resistant shield comprising bullet resistant glass that allows full-enclosure of an operator on all sides and top, at least two wheels, a single hand-controlled apparatus that controls the vehicle, and the vehicle can fit through a standard size door and a 2500-lb passenger or 4000-lb service elevator. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366712 | Roman Shield Trike (RST) - A mechanically-operated vehicle that has a bullet-resistant shield comprising of bullet resistant glass panels and ballistic panels that allow full-enclosure of an operator on all sides and top, at least three wheels, a single hand-controlled apparatus that controls the vehicle, and the vehicle can fit through ADA compliant double size doors and 4000-lb service/freight elevators. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366713 | MOSAIC EXTREMITY PROTECTION SYSTEM WITH TRANSPORTABLE SOLID ELEMENTS - A method of protecting a user from a strike by a maximum threat includes adhesively bonding a plurality of solid elements to a support structure in a planar array, dimensions and material properties of the solid elements, support structure, and adhesive being selected to cause an impacted solid element to be dislodged by the maximum threat, and to combine its mass with the projectile for reduced velocity and increased impact area. The support structure is configured to fail in tensile and to allow the combined projectile and solid element to pass through the support structure. The solid elements can be ceramic, and can be commutated upon impact while remaining substantially intact. The solid elements can include titanium backing layers. After formation, ceramic cores can be compressed upon cooling by an outer ceramic layer having a higher coefficient of thermal expansion, the outer layer being formed by glazing or doping. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366714 | Roman Shield Armored Vehicle (RSAV) - A mechanically-operated vehicle that has a bullet-resistant shield comprising bullet resistant glass panels that allows full-enclosure of an operator and passengers on all sides and top, at least four wheels, a steering wheel that controls the vehicle, and the vehicle can fit through ADA compliant double doors and freight or service elevators. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366715 | Roman Shield (RS) - A mechanically-operated vehicle that has an upright body-length bullet-resistant shield comprising bullet resistant glass that allows for enclosure of an operator on three sides and top, at least two wheels, a single hand-controlled apparatus that controls the vehicle, and the vehicle can fit through ADA compliant standard size single door and it can fit in a 3000-lb service elevator. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366716 | FLUID PRESSURE CYLINDER - An object of the present invention is to provide a fluid pressure cylinder improved in assembling performance so as to easily fix a partition wall to a cylinder main body. A plurality of pistons | 2014-12-18 |
20140366717 | FLUID PRESSURE INCREASING/DECREASING MACHINE AND WORKING MACHINE - A fluid pressure increasing/decreasing machine can continuously supply an output pressure to a destination of supply by converting an input pressure from a source of supply. A control device selects at least one input pressure chamber and at least one output pressure chamber from among at least three pressure chambers in a fluid pressure cylinder or a plurality of fluid pressure cylinders operating inter-connectedly, the input pressure chamber being supplied with the input pressure, the output pressure chamber creating the output pressure including a pressure higher than the input pressure and a pressure lower than the input pressure. A flow control valve causes the selected input pressure chamber to communicate with the source of supply, and the selected output pressure chamber to communicate with the destination of supply. At least one of the pressure chambers is capable of being either of the input pressure chamber and the output pressure chamber. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366718 | Frictional Vibration Damper - A frictional vibration damper for washing machines is disclosed. The damper comprises a piston body and a piston rod which adapted to move along the primary axis of said piston body. A friction element is located in between the piston rod and the piston body. The piston rod and piston body is equipped with joint at one of their ends for connection to the frame and the drum of the washing machine. The piston rod comprises a tubular body which is made of sheet material and which is fixedly rolled around a carrier piece. The frictional damper according to the present invention preferentially comprises, on one or both sides of the tubular body, with connection elements in the longitudinal direction for engaging to corresponding connection elements located on the carrier piece. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366719 | AIR QUALITY CONTROLLED AIR FILTERING SYSTEM - The present invention provides an air filtering system and method that continuously monitors and samples the air to measure the amount or concentration of suspended particulate matter in an area. Based on the information collected the air filtering system determines the need for and the amount and volume of air filtering that is required. In this way, the air filtering system only operates at the needed capacity to filter the air, and dynamically responds in real time to the fluctuating air contamination levels that occur during various work processes within the space, room or building. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366720 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVING CARBON DIOXIDE FROM FLUE GASES - A method and system for removing carbon dioxide from flue gas emitted by a fossil fuel operated power plant. In the method and system, carbon dioxide is removed from the flue gas by an absorption process using a scrubbing liquid. The charged scrubbing liquid is regenerated in a desorption process. At least some of the energy required for the regeneration process is fed using low-pressure steam that is withdrawn from the steam-water circuit of the power plant before entering a low-pressure steam turbine. The low-pressure steam is fed to an intermediate steam turbine. The low-pressure steam is expanded to a discharge pressure of less than 3.5 bar and is then fed to the desorption process. The pressure for the desorption process is adjusted by a regulation device in accordance with the discharge pressure from the intermediate steam turbine. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366721 | SELF-REGULATING FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR WELD SMOKE - A process and system for ventilation of welding smoke including an air passage configured to receive smoke from a welding environment, wherein said air passage has an inlet and an outlet and said inlet is positioned adjacent to said welding environment. The system also includes a filter coupled to the air passage, wherein the filter comprises filter media that exhibits a burst strength of up to 20″ w.g., an initial resistance in the range of 0.3″ w.g. to 1.5″ w.g., an air flow in the range of 1,000 cubic feet per minute to 2,500 cubic feet per minute and a removal efficiency of greater than 50% for particles having a diameter of 0.3 μm to 10.0 μm. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366722 | PARTICULATE FILTER OVERHEAT PROTECTION - A thermal fuse is installed in the exhaust flow path in or from a diesel particulate filter (DPF) of a combustion engine. At a temperature corresponding to overheating, or imminent overheating, of the DPF, the thermal fuse is activated to generate a signal initiating steps to avoid overheating of the DPF, such as shutting down of the engine. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366723 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR LIQUID TREATMENT WHEN COMPRESSING A WELL FLOW - A device for separating liquid from gas in a well flow when compressing the well flow comprises a liquid separator ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140366724 | MEMBRANE LOOP PROCESS FOR SEPARATING CARBON DIOXIDE FOR USE IN GASEOUS FORM FROM FLUE GAS - The invention is a process involving membrane-based gas separation for separating and recovering carbon dioxide emissions from combustion processes in partially concentrated form, and then transporting the carbon dioxide and using or storing it in a confined manner without concentrating it to high purity. The process of the invention involves building up the concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas flow loop between the combustion step and a membrane separation step. A portion of the carbon dioxide-enriched gas can then be withdrawn from this loop and transported, without the need to liquefy the gas or otherwise create a high-purity stream, to a destination where it is used or confined, preferably in an environmentally benign manner. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366725 | THERMALLY INTEGRATED ADSORPTION-DESORPTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - High volumetric-efficiency thermally integrated systems for capturing a target gas from a process gas stream include a monolithic body and a distribution system. The monolithic body includes a first plurality of channels and a second plurality of channels each having sorbent surfaces that reversibly adsorb the target gas. The channels are in thermal communication such that heat from an exothermic adsorption of target gas in one plurality of channels is used by an endothermic desorption of target gas from the other plurality of channels. Methods for separating a target gas from a process gas stream include switching the high volumetric-efficiency thermally integrated systems between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first plurality of channels undergoes desorption while the second undergoes adsorption. In the second state, the second plurality of channels undergoes desorption while the first plurality undergoes adsorption. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366726 | Regenerative Adsorption Process for Removal of Silicon-Containing Contaminants from Process Gas Using a Neutral Adsorbent Media - A natural gas-containing stream such as biogas from landfills and sewage treatment plants is freed of siloxane contaminants by passing the biogas through a bed containing an adsorbent having a neutral surface, which adsorbs the siloxanes. When the bed of neutral adsorbent is filled to capacity, the adsorbent bed is heated to remove the siloxanes and regenerate the bed. The neutral adsorbent reduces disadvantageous reactions between the adsorbent and siloxane and other impurities in the natural gas-containing stream. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366727 | VENT GAS ABSORPTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOVERY VOCs - The present invention relates to a vent gas adsorption system and a method of recovering volatile organic compounds (VOCs), more particularly to a vent gas adsorption system devised to effectively adsorb VOCs included in the vent gas and reduce VOC content of the vent gas, and a method of recovering VOCs. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366728 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING METAL CARBONYLS FROM GAS MIXTURES - The invention relates to a process and an apparatus for separating metal carbonyls from a gas mixture ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140366729 | Method for Recovering Ethylene during the Process for Producing VAC and a Device thereof - The present invention discloses a method and a device for recovering ethylene during the process for producing vinyl acetate, wherein a double solvent absorption method composed of an absorbent solution and deionized water is adopted. The method is as follows: introducing an outlet stream as an absorbent solution from the upper section of the feeding plate in an acetic acid tower during the rectification stage of vinyl acetate production; delivering same to the top of the lower section of the ethylene recovery tower by a delivery pump; charging refined gas from the tower bottom of the ethylene recovery tower for contacting with the absorbent solution in a counter-current; delivering the absorption bottom solution to the rectification stage for treatment; the gas continuing to rise to the upper section of the ethylene recovery tower and contacting with the deionized water introduced from the top of the tower in a counter-current; absorbing and removing the acetic acid therein; and discharging the residual inert gas, such as N2, from the top of the ethylene recovery tower. The absorbent solution is a mixture of acetic acid, vinyl acetate and water, and comprises by weight percentage of 50-85% acetic acid, 5-30% vinyl acetate and 5-20% water. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366730 | Methods for vacuum evacuation of waste foam/gas from an electrocoagulation unit during effluent treatment - Apparatus and method are disclosed for integrated waste foam/gas evacuation from an electrocoagulation unit. The electrocoagulation unit has a primary electrocoagulation reaction chamber with processing electrodes maintained therein. A flotation chamber is integrated above the reaction chamber and a vacuum hood is affixed over the flotation chamber. A vacuum nozzle device is connectable with a vacuum source and received through the hood and in the flotation chamber, a height adjustable foam intake provided at one end of the nozzle. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366731 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DEGASSING LIQUID SULPHER - Embodiments of the invention include a method for degassing liquid sulphur in a container, a first area of the container being flooded with liquid sulphur and a second area of the container being flooded with a gas, and a gas flow being injected into the first area, wherein liquid sulphur is sprayed into the second area. Embodiments of the invention include a device for degassing liquid sulphur having a container comprising two adjacent areas, the first area being flooded with liquid sulphur and the second area being flooded with gas, and having at least one device for injecting a gas flow into the first area, characterised by a device for spraying liquid sulphur opening into the second area. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366732 | FILTER MEDIA AND ELEMENTS - Fibrous filter medium that includes a melt-blown filter layer comprising melt-blown fibers and a high-efficiency glass-containing filter layer comprising glass fibers. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366733 | FILTER MEDIA AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A composite filter media is provided. The composite filter media includes a porous membrane material and a nonwoven felt material laminated to the porous membrane material. The nonwoven felt material includes an amount of amorphous fibers and an amount of crystalline fibers, and the amorphous fibers and the crystalline fibers are each fabricated from the same material. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366734 | AIR PURIFICATION DEVICE - The device has air ducts ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140366735 | AIR FILTER DEVICE HAVING A HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER TRANSMISSION WIRE COLUMN - Disclosed is an air filter device having a high-voltage power transmission wire column. The device comprises: a filter paper, a filter frame, a net base, an ion filament arranged below the filter paper, and a discharge net arranged below the ion filament; the ion filament being installed on an ion filament component, the ion filament component being made of a net-shaped insulation material and being fixed onto the net base; the filter paper being fixed onto the filter frame, and the filter frame being cooperatively connected to the net base; wherein: the discharge net is provided with a ceramic insulating column, a top portion of the ceramic insulating column is connected to the ion filament component, the ceramic insulation column has a hollow through cavity, and a high-voltage connection wire of the ion filament passes through the cavity of the ceramic insulating column. | 2014-12-18 |
20140366736 | DEVICE FOR TREATING A GAS STREAM FLOWING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM A CENTRAL AREA - A device for treating a gas stream, especially an exhaust-gas stream of an internal combustion engine, includes at least one radial chamber radially conducting the gas stream and extending substantially radially from a central region to an outer collecting chamber. First and second, preferably parallel, substantially disk-shaped walls delimit the chamber. Electrodes project from the first wall into the chamber. The first wall is formed of electrically insulating material having the electrodes fastened therein and electrically interconnected by electrical conductors in or on the insulating material. Two or more chambers may be disposed, axially in series, around the central region. Very effective treatment of exhaust gas with an electric field for ionization or generating a plasma can be provided over a relatively short structural length in a flow direction. Electric fields running transversely to the flow direction provide new possibilities for selecting various parameters of the treatment device. | 2014-12-18 |