52nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130341341 | Fabric removeable and reuseable handle - Fabric handle that is reusable and removable for buckets or containers with a protruding lip edge for easy lifting and carrying. It can be made in assorted sizes to accommodate different size and weight and configurations of containers and buckets with a protruding lip edge. It can be for plastic containers with plastic handles or broken handles or plastic containers without handles. This includes paint cans with protruding metal handle anchoring supports on the sides where the metal bail is attached, and flower pots with a protruding rim. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341342 | PLASTIC CONTAINER AND LID - A plastic container comprising a rim and a lid, said rim and lid each having channels which, upon installation, produce a liquid-tight fit by means of complementary pairs of projections from the walls of the channels. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341343 | MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND ADHERENCE SYSTEM - We disclose herein a medication adherence system and method comprising prepackaged medication that should be taken at a preset time, and an alert system configured to remind the patient to take the medication at said time. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341344 | Bagged Ice Vending Machine - A bagged ice vending machine where a drive motor is energized causing conveyors to move, the conveyors are designed to move in opposite directions so that the product will move to the end of that conveyor and drop to the conveyor below, which will force the last bag on the bottom conveyor to fall into the vending chute, activating the ice vended sensor, and slide into the vending hopper, the product can then be accessed by the customer through the vended product access door. A drive chain is configured on each conveyor chain sprocket so that when the drive motor is energized the conveyors will move in opposing directions. This movement indexes the product so that as each item reaches the end of the conveyor it will fall to the conveyor below. Each conveyor will only move the product one position for each product dispense cycle. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341345 | APPARATUS FOR FEEDING ROD-SHAPED ARTICLES IN A PACKAGING MACHINE - An apparatus for feeding rod-shaped articles in a packaging machine comprises a hopper the lower portion of which is equipped with at least one mouth for dispensing rod-shaped articles, subdivided by a plurality of walls substantially vertical and parallel to each other in a plurality of substantially vertical channels positioned side by side horizontally, each of which is designed to accommodate internally a stack of rod-shaped articles reciprocally superposed; at a position and at a level immediately above that of the upper edge of each of the substantially vertical walls there being positioned a substantially cylindrical roller or rod oscillating in both directions about its axis parallel to the axes of the rod-shaped articles for facilitating the entry in the channels; each roller has the relative axis offset laterally in a horizontal direction relative to the upper edge of the substantially vertical wall below and adjacent to it, and the upper edges of the walls relative to each channel of each mouth of the hopper are positioned at different levels in such a way that the width of the passage defined between each pair of adjacent rollers lying above the walls of the channel is slightly greater than the diameter of a rod-shaped article. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341346 | DISPENSER WITH SUCTION CUPS - A dispenser for hygienic articles such as wipes, towels, toilet paper or soap, includes a dispenser housing for containing the articles, and a fastener for fastening the dispenser to a fastening surface. The fastener includes a suction unit disposed on the outside of the dispenser facing the fastening surface. The fastener further comprise operating device by which the suction unit is operable so as to establish or release a sub-atmospheric pressure between the suction unit and the fastening surface. Access to the operating device is provided from inside the dispenser. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341347 | System and Method for Dispensing a Predetermined Amount of a Fluid - A system and method for dispensing a predetermined portion of a beverage or drink additive using a cost effective portion control valve that replaces electrical components with mechanical components. The present invention dispenses a controlled portion of a beverage when a lever is activated. A magnetically coupled linkage system can control the exact amount of fluid dispensed. A valve block contains a beverage input, a beverage outlet, and a valve seal. A lever arm is connected to the valve seal and connected to a magnetic housing containing a valve magnet. A yoke pivots about the valve block where the yoke contains a yoke magnet aligned to interface with the valve magnet. A lever arm return spring is connected to the lever arm and the valve block to bias the lever arm return spring to a resting position. As the yoke pivots beyond a predetermined distance, the yoke magnet separates from the valve magnet allowing the lever arm to return to the resting position closing the valve. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341348 | WINE EXTRACTION AND PRESERVATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Devices and methods are disclosed for extracting fluids from within a container sealed by a cork or septum without removal of the cork or septum or the contamination of the fluid within the container by reactive gases or liquids. Embodiments of the device can include a needle connected to a valve which is in turn connected to a source of pressurized gas for displacing the fluid. Further embodiments of the device can comprise additional components that act to force the needle to be inserted through the cork or septum along a linear path, to aid in preventing buckling of the needle, to clamp the device to the container, to prevent expulsion of the cork or septum from the container, and to guide the needle through a specified region of the cork or septum. Various valves, pressure regulators, pressure ranges, needle geometries, gas selections are also presented. This device is particularly suited for the dispensing and preservation of wine. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341349 | MIXING AND DISPENSING APPARATUS - A mixing and dispensing apparatus having first and second containers. The first container has a main body portion which retains a first substance. A separate compartment is located in the first container and an internal passageway is formed between the main body portion and the compartment. The second container is configured to retain a second substance, and is compressible. The second container has a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in the compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container. A release mechanism is formed by a plunger extending within the second container. The plunger has a first end in communication with the top end of the second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout. The second end opens the closed spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341350 | PACKAGING FOR CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Packages for housing consumable products and methods of using same are provided. The packages may be customized, functional packages that are designed to prevent accidental spillage or leakage of a flowable consumable product housed therein when the package is opened or during consumption of the product from the package. In a general embodiment, flexible packages are provided and include a body defining a cavity for housing a flowable product, a channel for dispensing the flowable product from the cavity, and a releasable seal that blocks the channel under the application of light pressure, such as occurs during opening the package, but unblocks the channel under heavier pressure, such as occurs during consumption of the product. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341351 | LIQUID DISPENSING APPLIANCE PROVIDED WITH AN ANTI-DRIP VALVE SYSTEM - A dispensing assembly having a container containing a liquid to be dispensed and a dispensing tube bringing in fluid communication with ambient the volume inside the container containing the liquid. The dispensing tube has a flexible, resilient portion ending in an outlet of diameter, D, and is engaged in a pinch valve system. The pinch valve system has a squeezing member suitable for squeezing and obturating a section of the flexible portion located at a distance, h, from the outlet. The ratio, h/D, of the distance, h, to the outlet diameter, D, is not more than 2, preferably, not more than 1.5, more preferably, not more than 1.0. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341352 | System for Dispensing Sprayable Material - A system for dispensing sprayable material such as paint and other liquefied products. The system includes a dispenser designed to accept a flexible, crushable container filled with sprayable material and having a valve and spray tip at one end. The container is placed into an interior portion in the dispenser with the valve on the container secured in the housing of the dispenser. In operation, a pump action lever is activated causing a piston to slide lengthwise in the housing of the dispenser and exert force on the bottom of the container crushing it as it is emptied and forcing the sprayable material out through the valve and spray tip. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341353 | BATTERY OPERATED TOOTHPASTE DISPENSER - An oral care product dispenser having an internal mechanism to apply a dose of oral care product to a toothbrush or the like. More specifically an oral care product dispenser with ergonomic grips for easy handling and reduced chance of slippage from a user's hands. The dispensing device dispenses a predetermined amount of toothpaste, thereby eliminating waste and greatly reducing the mess associated with toothpaste tubes. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341354 | PORTABLE LIQUID DISPENSER - Portable liquid dispensers are disclosed herein, including a bracket and a pouch. The pouch comprises a container portion, a flange portion surrounding the container portion, and a channel portion formed in the flange portion for providing fluid communication from an interior of the container portion through the flange portion. The bracket holds the flange portion of the pouch in order to form the liquid dispenser. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341355 | LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM - A liquid dispensing system. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341356 | GRIT AND FOAM DISPENSER - One embodiment discloses a dispenser having a liquid container for holding a liquid, a liquid pump for moving the liquid from the liquid container to a first outlet, a grit container for holding grit, and an air pump for moving the grit from the container to a second outlet. The dispenser includes an actuator for actuating the liquid pump and the air pump. During operation, the liquid pump dispenses a liquid and the air pump causes air to flow through a first passageway into the grit container causing at least some grit to flow through a second passageway, out of the second outlet and into the liquid. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341357 | SPRAY BOTTLES WITH FLEXIBLE BODY PORTIONS AND SOFT REFILL CONTAINERS - A vessel defining a variable interior volume has a wall with a first and second wall portion, and a flexure zone parallel to a longitudinal axis. In a volumetrically reduced configuration, the wall portions are brought together by flexing of the flexure zone. A fixing element attached to the wall releasably maintains the wall in the reduced configuration by maintaining proximity of the wall portions. A spray bottle system includes a housing forming a receptacle for receiving a soft refill liquid container and having at least one opening representing a reduction in material of the housing. A spray head includes an operable trigger for causing dispensation of liquid from the container. A pivoting junction connects the housing to the spray head permitting flexing of the spray head. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341358 | FOAM SOAP DISPENSER WITH STATIONARY DISPENSING TUBE - Dispensers are provided including pumps for dispensing a foamed product out of an outlet provided in a dispensing tube. The foam is created from the mixing of a foamable liquid and air, with separate pumps being provided for each component. The dispensing tube is stationary, although the pumps themselves have parts that must move to dispense the foamed product. A single actuator operates both the liquid and air pumps. Additionally, in some embodiments, the air pump advances air before the liquid pump advances liquid. These pumps are particularly suited to the dispensing of a foamed skin care or skin sanitizing product. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341359 | DRINKING VESSEL WITH PUMP AND METHODS - A vessel, such as an insulated container, for liquids having a lower portion sealed with an upper portion, such upper portion having a drinking reservoir for holding liquid which is pumped from the lower portion through a dispensing passage, such as a liquid dispensing tube, by a pump mechanism coupled with the upper portion. The pump mechanism is ergonomically operable by way of depressing a feature of the pump mechanism, e.g., by a single finger of the same hand holding the vessel. The upper portion, coupled with the pump mechanism, is redisposable on the lower portion, transposable in relation to any other lower portion, and retrofittable in relation to any other interfaceable pre-existing containers. The pump mechanism is optionally provided with a button or soft membrane. The components of the vessel are easily disassembled and reassembled for facilitating cleaning thereof. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341360 | GREASE GUN - An improved grease gun head has a rotating cylindrical lobed channel situated within the head so that the grease gun may utilize its own grease pump to refill its grease reservoir. The channel and configuration of ports may also be modified to remove the need for rotation of the grease channel. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341361 | Vertical Spray Bottle for Application of Liquid to a Horizontal Surface - A hand held spray bottle for use in the downward application of a liquid onto a horizontal surface. The spray bottle generally comprises a liquid spray device and a liquid storage bottle with an open threaded top to which the spray device is attached. The liquid spray device contains an internal pump assembly, trigger, and nozzle. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341362 | Trigger Pump Dispenser - A trigger pump dispenser comprises an outlet valve which is adapted to open an outlet port when a pump chamber decreases in volume as liquid therein is dispensed through the outlet port, and which is adapted to close when the pump chamber increases in volume. The outlet valve comprises a precompression valve operable to allow liquid through the outlet only after a predetermined elevated pressure is established in the pump chamber. The valve has a movable valve member carried on or by a spring member which biases the valve member to a closed position but flexes in response to the elevated pressure in the chamber acting on the valve member to move the valve member to an open position so that liquid can pass from the chamber and thereafter be dispensed through an outlet nozzle. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341363 | PRESSURIZED FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A system for storing and monitoring a pressurized fluid includes a pressurized fluid source and a plurality of fluid lines in communication with the supply line of a fluid dispensing system. The fluid lines are configured to selectively permit the passage of the pressurized fluid when the pressure of the source (e.g., a tank) reaches a predetermined threshold value. Specifically, the tank includes a high pressure line, an intermediate pressure line, and a low pressure or reserve line. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341364 | Container for Powder - A packaging container for powder or granular material. The container has a perforated portion with a sealing film. The container is used for a container for storage, capable of discharging its contents of the required quantity at a required time. The sealing film may be replaceable sealed against the perforated portion. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341365 | MULTIPORT VALVED DISPENSER FOR TOOTHPASTE AND THE LIKE - A multiport valved dispenser for a viscous material such as toothpaste is provided. A first member is attached to a tube of toothpaste, and a second member is turned with respect to the first so as to align mating ports therein, and thus to allow flow of the toothpaste through a single dispensing nozzle at any given time. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341366 | DISCHARGE DEVICE - A discharge device including: a conduit defining a closed channel for flow; a valve housing in fluid communication with the conduit wherein the valve housing contains a sealing member slideably engaged within the valve housing; an actuating lever connected about a fulcrum, the fulcrum connected to the conduit, the actuating lever operably engaged with the sealing member; and a resilient member operably engaged with the actuating lever and biasing the actuating lever to maintain the sealing member to be in a closed position. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341367 | TRANSPORT VEHICLE UPRIGHT SLEEP SUPPORT SYSTEM - An upright sleep support system incorporates a head cushion having a face relief aperture to receive the eyes, nose, mouth and chin of a passenger placing his or her face against the head cushion with a hinged support structure for angular adjustment, sleeves that open in front to support the passengers arms, and a chest cushion on the back of the device. The chest cushion receives the passenger's chest in a forward leaning position. The head cushion is deployable from a backpack and the chest cushion is integrated into the back of the backpack. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341368 | STRAP COLLECTING DEVICE AND INFANT CARRIER THEREWITH - The present invention provides a strap collecting device adapted for an infant carrier and the infant carrier with the strap collecting device. The infant carrier includes a seat, a seat cushion covering the seat, and a strap component disposed on the seat cushion. The strap collecting device is disposed on the seat cushion and separated from the seat, for collecting at least one part of the strap component, so as to enhance convenience and safety of the infant carrier. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341369 | FIRE EXTINGUISHER HARNESS - A wearable equipment carrier comprises a first receptacle for retaining a first set of equipment, a lower load bearing section, and an upper load stabilizing section. The lower load bearing section includes a belt for detachably securing the first receptacle to a lower abdominal region of a person. The belt is engaged with a middle portion of the first receptacle for transferring a majority of weight in the first receptacle through the belt to the lower abdominal region during a time that the belt is secured to the person. The upper load stabilizing section includes a first shoulder strap for orienting and laterally stabilizing the first receptacle substantially along a forward walking direction. The first shoulder strap has a forward end for engaging with a top portion of the first receptacle, and a distal end for engaging with a bottom portion of the first receptacle. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341370 | SHOPPING CART ORGANIZER - An organizer attachment for a shopping cart for securing desired items, such as a grocery list and/or shopping coupons, as well as possibly other device such as a writing utensil, locator, calculator, or price tracker. The organizer attachment is coupled to a desired surface, such as a portion of a shopping cart. The organizer may be removable or positionable to accommodate a stored configuration of the cart. The organizer includes one or more retention areas for retaining the desired items to the organizer. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341371 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING PARCEL TO ROLLING SUITCASE - A strap mechanism for attaching an additional parcel to a rolling suitcase is disclosed. A strip of elasticized material with a sleeve for sliding over a rolling suitcase handle is secured around the parcel using a hook and loop fastening mechanism. The strap mechanism prevents the additional parcel from twisting off or otherwise falling off of the rolling suitcase. A horizontally and vertically oriented device is presented, as well as a universal configuration. Different materials can be used for the strap mechanism including but not limited to neoprene, veltex, elastic, or medical grade elastic. Additional embodiments include the use of a pocket attached to a side of the strap which may be used for additional storage purposes. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341372 | CELL CUTTING DEVICE AND CELL CUTTING METHOD - A cell cutting device and a cell cutting method are disclosed. The cell cutting device includes a loading stage configured to load a display sheet including a plurality of display cells, a rotation driving unit connected to the loading stage and configured to rotate the loading stage and to separate the display sheet into the plurality of display cells, and a position change unit connected to the loading stage and configured to change a position of the loading stage. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341373 | TAPE DISPENSER WITH IMPROVED CUTTER ASSEMBLY - A cutter assembly suitable for cutting BOPP adhesive tape and a tape dispenser incorporating the same. The cutter assembly has a row of plastic teeth where each tooth includes left and right front and rear faces, each face being disposed on a different plane, and where the planes intersect each other at the tip of the tooth. A front edge extends between the left and right front faces; a rear edge extends between the left and right rear faces; a left side edge extends between the right front and rear faces; and a right side edge extends between the left front face and the right rear face. The various edges are set at particular angles relative to each other. A protrusion for supporting the tape is provided rearwardly of the teeth and a braking mechanism is also provided on the dispenser. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341374 | SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH A CURVED CUTTING MEMBER - The present invention includes a surgical stapler having a curved end-effector which is configured to deploy staples in at least one curved staple line. The surgical stapler can include a staple cartridge configured to removably store staples therein, an anvil configured to deform the staples, and a cutting member having a cutting surface. The staple cartridge and/or anvil can include a curved slot configured for receiving and guiding the cutting member wherein at least a portion of the cutting member can be defined by a curvature that substantially matches the curvature of the slot. In these embodiments, the curved cutting member can be easily moved within the curved slot thereby reducing the possibility that the cutting member will become stuck within the slot. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341375 | END EFFECTOR FOR FORMING SWEPT FRICTION STIR SPOT WELDS - An apparatus includes a connector and is configured to mount to a machine having multiple axes of control. A control signal on the connector determines a path of a rotating tool holder. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341376 | Rotary Tool - There is provided a tool for friction stir welding having excellent wear resistance and chipping resistance. The tool for friction stir welding according to the present invention is a tool for friction stir welding used in friction stir welding processing, wherein the tool for friction stir welding includes a base material, the base material includes a first hard phase and a binder phase, and has a thermal conductivity of 45 W/m·K or less, the first hard phase is formed by WC particles, and the binder phase is formed by an iron group metal and is included in the base material at a volume ratio of 8% by volume or more and 28% by volume or less. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341377 | WEDGE BONDER AND A METHOD OF CLEANING A WEDGE BONDER - Disclosed is a wedge bonder, comprising a wedge for bonding a wire to surfaces to form an electrical interconnection therebetween, a cleaning device for cleaning the wedge, and a positioning device to which the wedge is mounted. In particular, the positioning device is operative to move the wedge to the cleaning device for cleaning. A method of cleaning a wedge of a wedge bonder is also disclosed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341378 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING FREE AIR BALL - A system for inspecting a free air ball (FAB) formed during a wire bonding process includes a torch for forming a FAB at a tip of a bonding wire held by a capillary. A camera is positioned near the FAB formation location and captures a color image of the FAB. A ball formation monitor inspects the image to determine a composition of an outer surface of the FAB and inhibits bonding of the FAB to a contact element based on a result of the inspecting. The system is particularly useful for bonding Copper wire plated with Palladium, where bonding of the FAB to the contact element is inhibited if the Copper is exposed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341379 | HYBRID LOW METAL LOADING FLUX - Flux formulations and solder attachment during the fabrication of electronic device assemblies are described. One flux formation includes a flux component and a metal particle component, the metal particle component being present in an amount of from 5 to 35 volume percent of the flux formulation. In one feature of certain embodiments, the metal particle component includes solder particles. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341380 | METHOD OF FORMING SCORE LINES ON BLANK, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PACKAGE USING SAME, AND PACKAGE - A blank forming step for forming a sheet-shaped resin blank able to be formed into a box by folding and bending, and a score line forming step of forming score lines in score line forming areas of the blank which are to be bent to form outer edges of the box, to extend in the direction in which the outer edges should extend. In the score line forming step, the score lines are formed in a manner causing grooves to be produced on the back side of each score line forming area, along the score lines, through plastic deformation. The blank therefore does not undergo tensile stress pulling on the blank to either side of each groove, and thus, does not undergo warping as a whole. The blank thus retains its sheet shape and can be steadily supplied to a packaging machine. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341381 | CLIP HANDLE FOR BAG-IN-BOX CONTAINER - Embodiments disclosed herein propose a bag-in-box container. The bag-in-box container includes a bag configured to contain a liquid. The bag also includes a rigid neck. A box encloses the bag with the neck protruding through the top of the box. The neck is secured in position through the opening in the box by a clip handle. The clip handle includes a handle portion configured to receive at least a fingertip of a hand. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341382 | Folding Box With Removable Handle - A box folded from a single cardboard sheet includes two handle members incorporated into the cardboard sheet. The box includes a first handle member removably attached near a top panel of the enclosure portion of the box, and a second handle member removably attached to the rear panel of the box. When the cardboard sheet is folded to assemble the box, the first handle member and second handle member come together in an overlaying configuration to form a box handle. Holes in the handle members form structure through which users may insert their fingers for carrying the box, and a perforated area, allows the handle to be easily separated from the box leaving a flap to overlay or be tucked in the box. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341383 | Tray With a Base and an Angled Lid - The present application thus provides a tray for use with a number of products. The tray may include a base and a lid enclosing the base. The base may include a first wall and a second wall. The lid may include a first lid tab and a second lid tab such that the first lid tab of the lid is attached to an exterior of the first wall of the base and the second lid tab of the lid is attached to the exterior of the second wall of the base. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341384 | Resealable Carton and Method of Forming the Same - A blank for forming a resealable carton, which includes a flat sheet of material having a first surface configured to form an exterior surface of the carton and an opposite, second surface configured to form an interior surface of the carton. The sheet of material includes a number of panels, including at least a first panel and a second panel. The panels are foldably connected in a width-wise direction of the panels. The second panel includes an opening configured to receive a resealable label. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341385 | FIN SEAL CONTAINER AND METHOD - A method for assembling a fin seal container including folding a container blank into a three-dimensional body that defines an internal volume and includes an end portion that defines an opening into the internal volume, the end portion including a first fin seal panel having inner and outer major surfaces and a second fin seal panel having inner and outer major surfaces, folding the end portion such that the inner major surface of the first fin seal panel is positioned adjacent to the inner major surface of the second fin seal panel, separating the first fin seal panel from the second fin seal panel, treating the inner major surface of the first fin seal panel and/or the inner major surface of the second fin seal panel, and pressing the first fin seal panel into engagement with the second fin seal panel. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341386 | FOOD TRAY - A food tray formed of a unitary sheet of material includes a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, first sidewall, and a second sidewall that define an opening through which an item is placed in the food tray. First and second flaps extend from respective top edges of the first and second sidewalls and are configured to be folded toward an interior of the food tray. The first and second flaps each define slots. First and second lid members extend from respective top edges of the front wall and the rear wall and are configured to be folded toward the interior of the food tray. The first and second lid members define a pair of tabs on respective side edges that are configured to engage the slots defined by the first and second flaps. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341387 | PAPERBOARD BLANKS HAVING A SHRINKABLE FILM ADHERED THERETO AND PAPERBOARD CONTAINER MADE THEREFROM - Blanks and paper products made therefrom are provided. In one aspect, the blank for forming a paper product can include a paperboard substrate and a film. At least a portion of the film can be secured to the paperboard substrate with an adhesive disposed between the paperboard substrate and the film. A peel strength of less than 330 g/2.54 cm at a temperature of 23° C. can be required to separate the film secured to the paperboard substrate with the adhesive. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341388 | PACKAGE, METHOD FOR FORMING A PACKAGE AND A MOULDING TOOL - The disclosure concerns a package ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341389 | PERSONAL IDENTIFIER USEFUL FOR BAGGAGE ROUTING DURING TRAVEL - A barcode tag is affixed to any baggage that needs to be checked and may be left on permanently. The barcode can be linked to an individual's itinerary by a variety of means including a database having personal information, frequent flier number or unique ID number. If a passenger uses the self check in kiosk, they can check in their bags by scanning the barcode of the baggage and print their boarding pass. If completing self check in on a computer or Smartphone, the passenger can input the barcode into the Smartphone or computer and print their boarding pass. Either way, at the airport, the passenger could simply drop their bags off and continue on your way without delay. The barcode tag can be used for other applications, such as for providing user identity verification, for conducting financial transactions, and the like. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341390 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REGISTERING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN USERS VIA A SYMBOLOGY - Methods and systems for registering a relationship between users are disclosed. A first electronic device transmits a request to provide relationship information to a computing device. The computing device generates a transaction code and transmits the code to the first electronic device. The first electronic device generates a symbology corresponding to the code and displays the symbology. A second electronic device scans the symbology and decodes the symbology to obtain the transaction code. The second electronic device transmits the code to the computing device, which associates relationship information for the users of the first and second electronic devices. The first electronic device receives the relationship information for the user of the second electronic device from the computing device, and the second electronic device receives the relationship information for the user of the first electronic device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341391 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING PERSONAL DATA USING A SYMBOLOGY - Methods and systems for sending personal data using a symbology are disclosed. An entity computing device transmits a request to a remote computing device to define a transaction code and an associated symbology used to request personal data, which are returned to the requesting entity computing device. The entity displays the symbology in a manner accessible by a user. When a user scans the symbology using a user electronic device, the user electronic device determines the transaction code based on the symbology and transmits the transaction code to the remote computing device. The remote computing device identifies the user of the user electronic device and the personal data to transmit for the user with the user electronic device and transmits the personal data to the entity computing device, which uses the personal data to populate an online form or other construct. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341392 | METHOD OF PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT A TANGIBLE OBJECT - A method of providing information about a tangible object that includes providing a tangible object that has a machine readable medium such as a RFID tag. Information can then be inputted into that RFID tag by a handheld device in order to alter the RFID tag such that the tag has additional information contained therein so that another handheld device can be used to scan the information. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341393 | Safety device and method for using a safety device - The invention relates to a security device with sensors for checking whether the security device ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341394 | ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION CARD INCLUDING A DISPLAY DEVICE, AND METHOD OF CHECKING COUNTERFEIT/ALTERATION OF AN ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION CARD - An electronic identification card includes a display device. The display device includes a first memory region configured to store image data about a card holder of the electronic identification card, a second memory region configured to store unique pattern data about a unique pattern that is unique to the electronic identification card, and a display panel configured to display an image of the card holder based on the image data stored in the first memory region, and configured to display the unique pattern based on the unique pattern data stored in the second memory region. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341395 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHILLING AND DISPENSING BEVERAGE - A beverage circuit for cooling a beverage when the beverage flows through inside the circuit, the circuit comprising a hollow tube allowing the beverage to enter into or exit from the circuit; wherein the tube being wounded to form a plurality of multi-layered coiled columns, all of which being arranged substantially in parallel to each other and stacked together column-by-column, each of the coiled columns comprising a plurality of layers; wherein the tube having a cross-sectional width not exceeding 6 mm; and wherein each of the coiled columns having a layer-width not exceeding 60 mm; thereby allowing an entirety of the coiled columns to occupy a compact space while providing a substantial amount of external surface area for the portion of the tube along the coiled columns to allow rapid cooling of the beverage. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341396 | Method for Quick Connection with Network Device and Controller - A method for quick connection with a network device and a controller are provided to connect the controller and the network device through a communication platform. The controller may select at least a login Account ID desired to generate a barcode pattern from the recorded login Account IDs of at least one of the network device for generating the barcode pattern corresponding to the selected at least login Account ID. Another controller may interpret the login Account ID of the network device by the barcode pattern and find out the identification information corresponding to the network device in the communication platform and perform connection. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341397 | Code reader and method for the online verification of a code - A code reader ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341398 | FINGER SENSING DEVICE INCLUDING FINGER SENSING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DIE WITHIN A RECESS IN A MOUNTING SUBSTRATE AND RELATED METHODS - A finger sensing device may include a mounting substrate having a recess in a top surface thereof and having conductive through-vias extending from the top surface to a bottom surface. The conductive through-vias may extend laterally adjacent to the recess. The finger sensing device may also include a finger sensing integrated circuit (IC) die within the recess and may include a finger sensing area on a top surface thereof and bond pads on the top surface laterally adjacent the finger sensing area. The finger sensing device may also include a dielectric layer over the mounting substrate and the finger sensing IC die. The finger sensing device may further include a conductive pattern carried by the dielectric layer and coupling the conductive through-vias to respective ones of the bond pads. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341399 | REMOVEABLE SCANNING MODULE FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - A decodable indicia reading system can comprise a mobile communication terminal and a removable scanning module. The mobile communication terminal can comprise a microprocessor and a memory. The mobile communication terminal can further comprise at least one wired communication interface including a first electromechanical connector mechanically attached to the terminal housing. The removable scanning module can comprise an encoded information reading (EIR) device and/or an illumination module at least partially disposed within the scanning module housing. Both the mobile communication terminal and the scanning module can be at least partially received by a common housing. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341400 | Compression and Obfuscation of Three-Dimensional Coding - Systems and methods related to three-dimensional coding are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for encoding data is described that includes generating a pattern in a substrate. The pattern includes elements and each element has one of an aperture or a protrusion. The aperture or protrusion has unique x, y coordinates within the pattern. The method also includes varying a depth of at least one element. The varied depth encodes data. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341401 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING BARCODE SYMBOLS - A mobile device is described. The mobile device includes a trigger control for activating an image capture function of the mobile device. An imager captures an image in the field of view of the imager upon activation of the trigger control. The image includes at least one barcode symbol. A display includes a touch screen for displaying the at least one barcode symbol. A user selects the at least one barcode symbol for decoding by contacting the touch screen at a location corresponding to a displayed location of the at least one barcode symbol. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341402 | INFORMATION CODE AND INFORMATION CODE READING APPARATUS - An information code includes a code region composed of a plurality of light-color modules and a plurality of dark-color modules. The code region includes a specified area which is preset and disables decoding of the information code by shielding light. The specified area is covered by a covering which exhibits a dark-color reflectance property when light of a first wavelength band is radiated thereto and which is transmissive to light of a second wavelength band. The first and second wavelength bands differ from each other. The light of the first wavelength band is visible light for example. Comparison between information code images imaged respectively on the light of the first and second wavelength bands makes it possible to determine whether the information code or an object with the information code is authentic. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341403 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECORDING STATUS OF SHIPPABLE GOODS - An apparatus includes a packaging supporter including a base having a top surface, an imaging device that is oriented and adapted to capture an image of a shipping carrier disposed on the top surface, and an image processing unit operable to extract identification data from the image, create an output file including the image, and index the output file using the extracted identification data. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341404 | OPTICAL READER HAVING IMPROVED BACK-ILLUMINATED IMAGE SENSOR - An optical reading device for collecting and processing symbology data comprising: a back-illuminated image sensor for converting light reflected from an information bearing indicia (IBI) into output signals representative thereof; receive optics for directing light from the target to the back-illuminated image sensor; a processor for decoding the output signals; an illumination source for generating illumination light illuminating the target and illumination optics for directing the illumination light onto the target and a housing encompassing the back-illuminated image sensor, receive optics and illumination source adapted for hand held operation. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341405 | HAND-HELD DATA COLLECTOR WITH DETACHABLE SCANNER - Disclosed is data collection apparatus for hand use. The apparatus comprises a body and a bar code scanner. The body has: a central portion adapted to be and gripped in the manner of a joystick; a switch positioned on the central portion and positioned in the manner of a pistol trigger, for finger actuation; a first data entry portion to which the central portion extends, the first data entry portion having at least a 10-digit numeric keypad, each key of said keypad being adapted for and actuable in use by the thumb of said hand; and a second data entry portion from which the central portion extends. The scanner is: adapted for actuation by said switch; has a configuration in which the bar code scanner defines a protuberance extending from the first data entry portion; and is detachable from the body for use in tight spaces. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341406 | DATA READER WITH MULTIPLE MODES OF OPERATION - Data reading systems and methods for operating data readers such as optical code readers and RFID readers. Certain preferred embodiments are directed to data readers having improved operation features for switching between various operation modes such as, for example, switching between handheld/portable mode and fixed mode using an on board inertial sensor such as an accelerometer or gyroscopic device capable of sensing various movements, motions, and/or orientations. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341407 | DETACHABLE PRINT MATERIAL AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A detachable print material ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341408 | Thin Gage Open Loop System Cards and Method of Manufacture - An improved card design and manufacturing method to produce thin gage, open loop system cards, such as credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, financial cards, and payroll cards. The thin gage card structure may vary between 5-15 mils in thickness (0.005″ inches to 0.015″ inches) on a one ply plastic material such as PVC or polyester. The majority of manufacturing steps can be performed on a rotary press in a single operation. Card personalization will be accomplished on a high-speed machine using ink jet for all variable information imaged on both the front and back, and accompanied by high speed encoding of magnetic stripe or activation of integrated circuit elements utilized in the electronic payment process. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341409 | Multi-Function Radio-Frequency Device, Computer System and Method of Operating Multi-Function Radio-Frequency Device - A multi-function Radio-Frequency device integrated into a computer system is disclosed and includes a substrate including a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, a touchpad area disposed on the first surface of the substrate for generating a touch signal according to a touch situation, an antenna disposed on the first surface and/or the second surface of the substrate for receiving and transmitting a Radio-Frequency signal, and a control module disposed on the second surface of the substrate and coupled to the touchpad area and the antenna for generating a touch control signal according to the touch signal and generating an identification signal according to the Radio-Frequency signal to the computer system. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341410 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING POWER TO A WIRELESS TAG - The present invention provides an engine, system and method for providing an NFC tag capable of receiving a charge and performing as an active tag without interaction. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341411 | ANTENNA AND RFID TAG - An antenna includes a first loop, a second loop which encloses an outer side of the first loop and is separated from the first loop by a slit and both end of which are merged with both ends of the first loop, and IC chip connection parts provided in a portion where the first loop and the second loop are merged, wherein a loop length of the first loop and a loop length of the second loop are equal to or shorter than one third of a wavelength corresponding to a desired frequency resonant with an IC chip connected to the IC chip connection parts. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341412 | MULTIPLE SUCTION CUP STORED-VALUE CARD FOR SECURING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE ON A SURFACE - A mounting apparatus permits easy and quick attachment and removal of a portable electronic device to smooth surfaces for self-photos or videos, for example. A flat panel/card holds multiple, mini, double-sided suction cup units. One side of each cup unit may be connected to a portable electronic device such as a smart phone, or other lightweight digital media device with a smooth LCD or touch screen. The other side of each cup unit may be connected to a generally vertical surface or other object. The panel/card may be a single-layer plastic card with retention slots into which the double-sided suction cups are inserted. The panel/card may also function as a stored-value card, pre-paid gift card, or credit card incorporating bar codes, scratch-off codes, and magnetic strip features. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341413 | INDICATOR DEVICE - An indicator device comprises a first slide member ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341414 | COMPACT ID TRANSMITTER COMPRISING AN NFC COMMUNICATIONS OPTION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCESS SYSTEM - An ID transmitter for a motor vehicle access system includes a printed circuit board which is enclosed by a plastic housing. An antenna subassembly arranged next to the printed circuit board is connected thereto and includes a carrier film carrying conductor tracks. The components include a power supply cell, an LF 3D coil assembly, and HF transceiver components, an NFC module and at least one controller component. The conductor tracks of the carrier film form an NFC antenna coil which is coupled to the NFC modules via the conductors of the printed circuit board. The carrier film is arranged substantially in a plane parallel to the printed circuit board and protrudes over the edge of the printed circuit board on all sides. The conductor tracks forming the NFC antenna coil are arranged primarily in the edge region of the carrier film protruding over the edge of the printed circuit board. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341415 | WIRELESS IC DEVICE - A wireless IC device includes a wireless IC element, a power supply circuit substrate including a laminate of a plurality of base layers and a power supply circuit connected to the wireless IC element, and a radiating element connected to the power supply circuit. The power supply circuit includes a first coil element connected in series with the wireless IC element, and a second coil element connected in parallel with the wireless IC element. The first coil element and the second coil element are wound and arranged such that winding axes of the first and second coil elements coincide or substantially coincide with each other and directions of magnetic fields generated in the respective first and second coil elements are opposite to each other. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341416 | FLEXIBLE RFID LABEL - An RFID tag includes a base having at least one fold formed therein. An integrated circuit is formed on the base. At least one antenna segment extends from the integrated circuit and crosses the fold. When the fold is creased, a portion of the antenna segment on one side of the fold is aligned to be orthogonal to a portion of the antenna segment on the other side of the fold. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341417 | IMAGE EMBEDDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method is disclosed for embedding an image during a transaction at a point-of-sale system. The method may include obtaining a first digital image coded to display a call to action and a placeholder occupying a specific position with respect to the call to action. A computer system associated with the point-of-sale system may interpret the first digital image to collect data identifying the specific position of the placeholder. The computer system may obtain a two-dimensional barcode encoded with a transaction identification unique to the transaction. Using the collected data, the computer system may generate a third digital image coded to display the call to action and the two-dimensional barcode. The two-dimensional barcode may occupy the specific position with respect to the call to action. The point-of-sale system may display the third digital image to a customer associated with the transaction via a receipt, a customer-facing screen, or the like. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341418 | MIXING VALVE - A mixing valve includes a first inlet for receiving a first fluid, a second inlet for receiving a second fluid, and a mixing chamber having a fluid outlet for outputting the first fluid or the second fluid or a mixture thereof. The mixing valve includes a first flow control valve for controlling the flow of the first fluid into the mixing chamber and a second flow control valve, separate from the first flow control valve, for controlling the flow of the second fluid into the mixing chamber. At least one of the first or second flow control valve includes at least two separate outlets into the mixing chamber. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341419 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of operating a mobile irrigation system includes receiving water application amount and application pattern information from a user, automatically determining an irrigation plan using the amount information and the pattern information, and using an automated controller to operate the mobile irrigation system according to the irrigation plan. The irrigation system is operated by applying water at progressively decreasing levels as the irrigation system moves from a first position to a second position, and applying water at the same or similar progressively decreasing levels as the irrigation system is moved in a reverse direction from the second position back to the first position. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341420 | Irrigation Apparatus and a Sensor Thereof - The invention relates to a moisture sensor ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341421 | FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector, in particular for direct injection of fuel into a combustion chamber, including a housing having one combustion-chamber side injection aperture, a valve needle which is linearly movable in the housing and outwardly opening for opening and closing the injection aperture, a piezoelectric actuator for moving the valve needle, a first stop surface on the valve needle facing the combustion chamber, and a second stop surface on the housing diametrically opposed to the first stop surface. The first stop surface makes an impact on the second stop surface in the case of a maximally possible movement of the valve needle in the direction of opening with the aid of the piezoelectric actuator. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341422 | SANITARY THROUGHFLOW ELEMENT WITH A THROUGHFLOW REGULATOR UNIT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Sanitary throughflow element ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130341423 | NOZZLE FOR SPRAYING LIQUID, ESPECIALLY WATER IN A SNOW PRODUCTION CANNON - The invention relates to a nozzle for spraying liquid, especially water in a snow production cannon. The nozzle consists of a cylindrical body | 2013-12-26 |
20130341424 | AIR FRESHENER VENT CLIP AND ACCESSORY - An air freshener clip removably engages with a louver or slat of a vent, such as an automotive heating and air conditioner vent. The clip may have a curved body that tapers from a clip bend at its proximal end to a tip at its distal end. When the clip is engaged over the louver or slat, the distal end of the curved body extends into the vent opening. The air freshener clip has an outer portion formed from one or more fragrance loaded polymers, and releases fragrance into an air stream that contacts the outer portion on the curved body and is directed out of the vent. An accessory may be removably attached or link to the clip to decorate or adorn the clip. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341425 | SHOWER HEAD WITH INTEGRATED MIXING VALVE - A shower head is configured to receive a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit, where the shower head includes a mixer valve within a portion thereof that is configured to receive a first fluid from the first fluid conduit and a second fluid from the second fluid conduit and to output the first fluid or the second fluid or a blend the first and second fluids to a shower head outlet. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341426 | FLEXIBLE LEAF SPRING SEAL FOR SEALING AN AIR GAP BETWEEN MOVING PLATES - A sealed joint may include a first plate with a seal land, a second plate that moves relative to the seal land, and a leaf spring seal. The leaf spring seal includes a stack of seal leaf elements that extend laterally from a first stack end, which is connected to the second plate, towards a distal second stack end. The stack may include a seal land contact segment and a base segment. The seal land contact segment is engaged with the seal land, and spatially separated from the second plate. The base segment is configured laterally between the seal land contact segment and the first stack end, and spatially separated from the first plate. A first of the seal leaf elements has a first longitudinal length, and a second of the seal leaf elements has a second longitudinal length that is different than the first longitudinal length. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341427 | CARBON DIOXIDE SNOW EJECTING DEVICE - A carbon dioxide snow ejecting device is provided to achieve efficient cleaning by widely ejecting carbon dioxide snow while suppressing consumption loss of carbon dioxide gas. The device includes a carbon dioxide gas supply source for generating carbon dioxide snow, a straightened-flow gas supply source for supplying straightened-flow gas for propelling the carbon dioxide snow, a carbon dioxide snow ejection port | 2013-12-26 |
20130341428 | APPLICATOR FOR SPRAYING ELASTOMERIC MATERIALS - An applicator for spraying an elastomeric material comprises an applicator body having an internal bore and a fluid inlet for receiving a supply of the elastomeric material. A nozzle is coupled to the applicator body and has a discharge end with a spray outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet via a fluid passageway. A needle valve is slidably mounted within the internal bore for movement between a closed position for closing the fluid passageway, and an open position for opening the fluid passageway so as to spray the elastomeric material. An air cap is coupled to the applicator body adjacent the nozzle for providing an atomizing airflow and a fan control airflow. The needle valve has a tip portion shaped to extend through the nozzle so as to be substantially flush with the discharge end of the nozzle when the needle valve is in the closed position. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341429 | PARTICLE DISPERSION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a particle dispersion device including: an injection unit for injecting particles; a chamber for preventing diffusion of the particles injected by the injection unit; and a dispersion unit formed inside the chamber to disperse the injected particles. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341430 | ACTIVE PURGE MECHANISM WITH BACKLOW PREVENTER FOR GAS TURBINE FUEL INJECTORS - A fuel injector for a gas turbine engine includes an injector body having a feed arm with a nozzle body mounted thereto. A fuel conduit fluidly connects a fuel inlet portion of the feed arm to a fuel circuit in the nozzle body to form a fuel path through the injector body and an insulative gap is defined between the fuel conduit and an inside of the feed arm wall to thermally insulate the fuel path of the injector body. An aperture through the feed arm wall provides fluid communication between the insulative gap and ambient conditions existing on an outside of the feed arm wall. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341431 | Drip Emitter with Outlet Tube - A dripline with outlet tubes for drip emitters is provided to direct water flow discharging from the dripline to aid in even water distribution to surrounding soil and plants. The outlet tubes extend away from the dripline and may be preassembled with the dripline during manufacture to facilitate ease of installation. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341432 | ADJUSTABLE SMOOTH BORE NOZZLE - An adjustable nozzle comprising a nozzle body with an inlet, an outlet, and a passageway having a smooth bore extending between the inlet and the outlet. The passageway has an inner dimension transverse to the central axis of the nozzle and a compressible wall wherein the inner dimension is adjustable to adjust the flow rate through the nozzle. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341433 | DUAL PLENUM, AXI-SYMMETRIC SHOWERHEAD WITH EDGE-TO-CENTER GAS DELIVERY - A dual-plenum showerhead for semiconductor processing operations is provided. The showerhead may include a faceplate with two sets of gas distribution holes, each set fed by a separate plenum. One set of gas distribution holes may be through-holes in a faceplate of the showerhead and may allow gases trapped between the faceplate and a plasma dome to flow towards a wafer. The other set of gas distribution holes may distribute gas routed through passages or channels in the faceplate towards the wafer. The passages or channels in the faceplate may include radial channels and annular channels and may be fed from an annular gas distribution channel about the periphery of the faceplate. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341434 | Fuel Injector Tappet Thread Retension - A cam actuated fuel injector is assembled by engaging an internal thread of a tappet with an external thread of an injector body. The tappet is then rotated with respect to the injector body about a centerline until the internal thread disengages the external thread so that the tappet is then slidable along the centerline. The tappet is biased toward a pre-installation position in which the external thread contacts the internal thread. After installation, the respective internal and external threads guide the sliding movement interaction between the tappet and the injector body when the fuel injector is operational. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341435 | FLAT JET FLUID NOZZLES WITH FLUTED IMPINGEMENT SURFACES - Embodiments of a flat jet fluid nozzle are disclosed. More particularly, flat jet fluid nozzles having fluted impingement surfaces are disclosed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341436 | LOW SHEAR SWIVEL FITTING - A swivel fitting used to connect to various components in a fluid handling system is provided. The swivel fitting incorporates an annular chamfer surface to reduce the affect that the fitting has on the flow properties of the fluid when the fluid is caused to flow through the fitting. The use of the swivel fitting in a paint supply line is also described. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341437 | APPARATUS FOR SPREADING GRANULAR MATERIALS FROM VEHICLE - A material spreader is adapted, to dispense granular material from a vehicle. The material spreader includes a feed chute having a discharge opening and a discharge disc assembly disposed below the feed chute. The discharge disc assembly includes a spinner disc adapted to receive granular material from the feed chute, a shroud disposed in at least partial covering relation to the spinner disc, and a rotational drive operatively connected to the spinner disc such that the spinner disc is rotatable within the shroud about a rotational axis. The shroud includes a pass-through opening disposed in substantially aligned relation with the discharge opening of the feed chute at a position radially removed from the central rotational axis. The discharge disc assembly is rotatably mounted in pivoting relation about a pivot axis extending through the pass-through opening and the discharge opening of the feed chute. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341438 | METHOD OF GRINDING POWDER - A method of grinding a powder, which grinds a powder using an air stream generated inside a grinding chamber in a jet mill in which there is no place to retain powder inside the grinding chamber is provided. The method includes: a mixing step of mixing an auxiliary agent with the powder; a heating step of heating a high pressure gas; a supplying step of supplying the high pressure gas heated in the heating step into the grinding chamber; an injecting step of injecting the powder in which the auxiliary agent is mixed in the mixing step into the grinding chamber in a predetermined amount in which the concentration of the auxiliary agent inside the grinding chamber is lower than an ignition concentration; and a grinding step of grinding the powder using the air stream generated inside the grinding chamber by the high pressure gas supplied in the supplying step. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341439 | METHOD FOR BLENDING FOOD OR BEVERAGES - A method for blending food or beverages, preferably using a blender that is compact enough for home use, rugged enough to blend frozen beverages, simple to use and safe. The blender includes an upper housing, with a front housing door, that covers the moving blending machinery. The blender also includes a cupholder receiving area which allows the user to safely insert a frozen beverage cup inside a cupholder for blending. After the start button is pressed, a cupholder lip will be grasped by the clamping jaw of an elevator assembly to lift the cupholder up. As the cupholder is lifted upward, a cover will be pressed over the top opening of the inserted cup to prevent spillage during blending. The elevator assembly will then continue to lift the cupholder upward until the rotating cutter blades of a spindle assembly cut through successive layers of the frozen beverage. | 2013-12-26 |
20130341440 | FISH CARCASS DISPOSAL SYSTEM - A water-powered fish carcass disposal system that floats in a body of water, grinds fish carcasses into pieces having a desired size, and returns the pieces of the ground fish carcasses into the body of water. | 2013-12-26 |