Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
406086000 | HAVING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING LOAD IN SUSPENSION ALONG FLOW PATH | 39 |
20090010719 | Material Transportation Apparatus and Method - A method of, and apparatus for, transferring material, which may be hydrocarbon exploration and production industry by-products in the form of drill cuttings, from a first location to a second location. A container is provided containing fluid and the material is transferred from a first location outside of the container to a second location inside the container. Fluid, which is typically air, is at least partially evacuated from within the container in order to facilitate progression of the material into the container. | 01-08-2009 |
20110097160 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE TRANSPORTING OF OBJECTS - The present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for the transporting of substantially flat, freely movable objects, wherein at least the holding and guiding takes place by use of a streaming liquid. | 04-28-2011 |
20110142553 | CONVEYOR DEVICE FOR PNEUMATICALLY CONVEYING BULK MATERIAL - A conveyor device is used for the pneumatic conveying of bulk material. The conveyor device has a main conveyor pipe and a plurality of bypass conveyor pipe sections which are separate from one another and arranged one behind the other within the latter. The main extent direction of the bypass conveyor pipe sections runs along the main conveyor pipe. The bypass conveyor pipe sections in each case have an inlet opening and an outlet opening for conveyor gas. The inlet opening, when the main conveyor pipe is horizontally installed, is arranged in a cross sectional portion of the main conveyor pipe, which is located above a cross sectional portion of the main conveyor pipe, in which the outlet opening is arranged. The result is a conveyor device, of which the efficiency, in other words the ratio of the conveying power and the conveyor gas quantity used, is improved. | 06-16-2011 |
20110222972 | SEGMENTED CONVEYOR AND AIR FILM CHUTE - A package sorting system. The package sorting conveyor system includes a conveying track, at least one unloading station and an air-film lubricated entrance chute upstream of the unloading station to receive the package. In one embodiment, the entrance chute includes a plenum including a plurality of spaced apart apertures and an opening for communicating with an air supply; and a segmented conveying surface in communication with the apertures, wherein the segmented conveying surface includes at least one air-film lubricated bottom surface and at least one air-film lubricated side wall substantially perpendicular to the at least one bottom surface. In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a positioner assembly for selectively positioning the outlet of the entrance chute. | 09-15-2011 |
20110311320 | DEVICE FOR NON-CONTACT TRANSPORTING AND HOLDING OF OBJECTS OR MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a device for transporting and holding of touch-sensitive structural elements or materials, the device comprising the following features: At least an oscillatory plate-like take-up | 12-22-2011 |
20130011210 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARTICLE FOCUSING IN MICROCHANNELS - Various systems, methods, and devices are provided for focusing particles suspended within a moving fluid into one or more localized stream lines. The system can include a substrate and at least one channel provided on the substrate having an inlet and an outlet. The system can further include a fluid moving along the channel in a laminar flow having suspended particles and a pumping element driving the laminar flow of the fluid. The fluid, the channel, and the pumping element can be configured to cause inertial forces to act on the particles and to focus the particles into one or more stream lines. | 01-10-2013 |
20130129427 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MOVING OBJECTS BASED ON A BUOYANCY FORCE - A pipe of an apparatus has a first gas in a first space and a second gas in a second space. The first gas is in the amount to generate a buoyancy force that exceeds at least a gravity force to position the apparatus in a stationary state at a predetermined distance relative to a reference surface. A fixture is coupled to the apparatus to secure the apparatus in the stationary state relative to the ground without supporting the apparatus. The first gas is lighter than the second gas. The pipe is capable of creating a flow of the second gas. | 05-23-2013 |
20130156512 | Apparatus for the conveying of plastics material preforms - An apparatus for the conveying of plastics material pre-forms along a preset conveying path with a first guide rail for guiding the plastics material pre-forms, with a second guide rail for guiding the plastics material pre-forms, wherein the plastics material pre-forms are capable of being guided between the guide rails and the guide rails have in each case first support faces which extend along the conveying path and which support the plastics material pre-forms during the conveying thereof. According to the invention the apparatus has a stressing device for acting upon the plastics material pre-forms with a gaseous medium, which stressing device is designed in such a way that the plastics material pre-forms are conveyed along their conveying path by being acted upon with the gaseous medium, and wherein a geometrical position of the guide rails is capable of being altered with respect to each other. | 06-20-2013 |
20150117966 | INTERVAL ADJUSTMENT DEVICE AND TRANSPORT DEVICE USING SAME - In order to improve workability of an operation to adjust the interval between two members, leveling devices ( | 04-30-2015 |
406087000 | With load orienting means | 2 |
20130108378 | Ultrathin Wafer Transport Systems | 05-02-2013 |
20160194161 | CONVEYING AND ALIGNMENT NOZZLE | 07-07-2016 |
406088000 | By load supporting jets | 22 |
20090092450 | Air Conveyor with a Device for Orienting Bottles Vertically - An air conveyor for transporting plastic bottles, in which bottles are driven by applying air in the area of the bottle openings. In a partial area of the air conveyor, means are provided to apply air to the bottle bodies. These means are arranged such that the bottles are essentially oriented vertically with the openings of the bottles facing upwards and the bottom of the bottles facing downwards. | 04-09-2009 |
20090110494 | PNEUMATIC CONVEYOR AND CONVEYOR SECTION HAVING A CURVED CONVEYOR PATH - In a pneumatic conveyor comprising multiple, assembled conveyor sections, a conveyor section provides a curved conveyor path with a plenum through which pressurized air is delivered. The conveyor section includes a top plate including a series of apertures extending therethrough for delivering pressurized air from the plenum to an upper surface of the top plate. The apertures are arranged and configured to direct the pressurized air to move an article along the top plate in a conveying direction. A bottom plate is located beneath the top plate. A first stack of vertically aligned, individual strips are clamped together between the top plate and the bottom plate to define a first sidewall of the plenum. A second stack of vertically aligned, individual strips are clamped together between the top plate and the bottom plate to define a second sidewall of the plenum. | 04-30-2009 |
20090175691 | PNEUMATIC CONVEYOR FOR BOTTLES - The invention relates to an air conveyor ( | 07-09-2009 |
20090290942 | Pneumatic Conveyor for Suspended Articles with Support Beam for Conveyor Accessories - The pneumatic conveyor permits the transport of articles suspended by means of air jets and comprises an article suspension and guide rail ( | 11-26-2009 |
20110164930 | SUPPORT PLATFORM OF NON-CONTACT TRANSFER APPARATUS - Provided is a support platform of a non-contact transfer apparatus. The support platform is arranged horizontally and includes first and second members adding a lift force to a first force for lifting peripheral portions of a transferred object, wherein the first force is lower than a second force lifting a central portion of the transferred object. | 07-07-2011 |
20110268511 | SUBSTRATE CARRYING DEVICE, SUBSTRATE CARRYING METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - The substrate carrying device includes a carrying passage forming member forming a carrying passage along which a substrate is carried, exhaust grooves extending parallel to the carrying passage in the upper surface of the carrying passage forming member, a plurality of pairs each of right and left carrying gas flow grooves formed in the upper surface of the carrying passage forming member, inclined to a substrate carrying direction so as to approach the exhaust grooves from the right-hand side and the left-hand side of the exhaust grooves, respectively, and having inner ends joined to the exhaust grooves, respectively, and gas spouting pores formed near outer ends of the carrying gas flow grooves to spout a gas for causing the substrate to float and for creating substrate carrying gas flows flowing from the outer ends of the carrying gas flow grooves toward the inner ends of the carrying gas flow grooves. | 11-03-2011 |
20120009025 | Multilayer Hydrodynamic Sheath Flow Structure - A microfabricated sheath flow structure for producing a sheath flow includes a primary sheath flow channel for conveying a sheath fluid, a sample inlet for injecting a sample into the sheath fluid in the primary sheath flow channel, a primary focusing region for focusing the sample within the sheath fluid and a secondary focusing region for providing additional focusing of the sample within the sheath fluid. The secondary focusing region may be formed by a flow channel intersecting the primary sheath flow channel to inject additional sheath fluid into the primary sheath flow channel from a selected direction. A sheath flow system may comprise a plurality of sheath flow structures operating in parallel on a microfluidic chip. | 01-12-2012 |
20120213599 | Web Floating and Conveying Device and Method of Manufacturing Same - Provided is a web floating and conveying device which has excellent web quality maintaining property and excellent conveying-fluid precision control property in conveying a web film. A conveyance guide ( | 08-23-2012 |
20120301229 | Conveyor Tray Apparatus With Air Bearing and Air Curtain and Methods of Use - Conveyor tray apparatus with air bearing and air curtain and methods of use are disclosed herein for use in manufacturing technical ceramics. | 11-29-2012 |
20140003871 | LIBRARY DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
20140056654 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A DYNAMIC AIR CUSHION TRANSPORT SYSTEM - Conveying systems and methods are provided that selectively controls gas-propelling devices to move objects over the conveyer table at different speeds and in different directions. The systems and methods include a conveyer table having of an array of gas-propelling devices that propel gas from a surface of the table. Each of the of gas-propelling devices can have layers arranged in a stack and a through-hole in the stack and the table. The surfaces of each of the layers are exposed in the interior of the through hole and a heating/cooling device selectively heats and/or cools the layers to generate thrust. | 02-27-2014 |
20140234033 | SUBSTRATE CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PEELING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a substrate conveyance apparatus capable of suppressing a substrate from being damaged. The substrate conveyance apparatus includes a plurality of nozzles, and a main body unit. The plurality of nozzles are configured to jet a gas toward a surface of a substrate to hold the substrate in a non-contact manner. The main body unit is provided with the plurality of nozzles. At least surfaces of the plurality of nozzles are formed of a resin. | 08-21-2014 |
20140248096 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING GLASS SHEETS - Disclosed is an apparatus and method for characterizing attributes of a moving glass sheet comprising complementary mechanical material handling technologies that progressively stabilize, position, capture, flatten, and release the lower portion of glass sheets traveling past the apparatus while posing minimal constraint on the top section of the sheet. The apparatus includes a pressure-vacuum (PV)-type device comprising distinct regions such that the glass sheets experience a non-contact but gradual increase in constraining force until the point where measurements can be performed, then a gradual decrease in constraining force until the glass sheets are released from the inspection station. This graduated force technique is applied along the direction of travel of the sheets and may also be applied vertically upwards along the height of the sheet to restrict the motion of the sheet without constraining it at pinch points near the conveyor. | 09-04-2014 |
20140377017 | CARGO COMPARTMENT AND METHOD FOR LOADING A CARGO COMPARTMENT - A cargo compartment configured to be installed in an aircraft and to accommodate a plurality of cargo receiving devices is provided. The cargo compartment surrounds a compartment interior space, and includes a floor structure arrangement having a floor surface facing the compartment interior space and configured to support cargo receiving devices loaded into the cargo compartment. The cargo compartment includes two opposite side walls extending laterally of the floor structure arrangement away from the floor surface, and the side walls include an entrance opening for access to the compartment interior space. The floor structure arrangement also includes an air cushion device having a plurality of cushion nozzles distributed in the floor surface, and the cushion nozzles are configured to blow air up from the floor surface in a direction perpendicular to the floor surface. | 12-25-2014 |
20150298918 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING A CERAMIC GREEN BODY - An apparatus for producing a green body of ceramic-forming material can comprise a support device including at least one air bearing including a support surface with a plurality of apertures. In one example, the support surface is configured to circumscribe greater than 180° of a support area for the green body. In another example, the plurality of apertures include at least a quantity of apertures oriented with a fluid emitting axis extending at an oblique angle with respect to an extrusion axis. In still another example, the air bearing is adjustable. Methods for producing a green body also provide an air cushion between a support surface and the green body. | 10-22-2015 |
20150314968 | Apparatus for Carrying and Transporting a Product - An apparatus for carrying and transporting a product, comprising a conveyor having a surface, which surface is during use directed towards the product and is provided with inlet openings and outlet openings for a medium for supporting and providing the product with traction, wherein the surface is divided into adjacent surface parts, and wherein the inlet openings and outlet openings are provided in the vicinity of the surface parts, and said adjacent surface parts are adjustable in height and/or form and/or shape so as to control the flow of the medium from the inlet openings to the outlet openings. | 11-05-2015 |
20150336751 | LEVITATION AIR PLATE - To provide a levitation air plate that can be easily manufactured and can float a substance being conveyed such as a glass while maintaining its high rigidity and controlling a floating amount in high accuracy. A levitation air plate | 11-26-2015 |
20160101859 | AIR CUSHION AIRCRAFT CARGO LOADING SYSTEMS AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION UNIT - A cargo management system is provided including an air cushion cargo shuttle, an air blower configured to blow air beneath the air cushion cargo shuttle, and a first wireless communication device on the air cushion cargo shuttle. A cargo shuttle may also include a wireless communication device on the cargo shuttle, and a power drive unit on the cargo shuttle. | 04-14-2016 |
20160101860 | AIR CUSHION AIRCRAFT CARGO LOADING SYSTEMS AND WIRELESS CHARGING UNIT - A cargo management system is provided comprising an air cushion cargo shuttle, an air blower configured to blow air beneath the air cushion cargo shuttle, and an inductive charging receiver on the cargo shuttle. In various embodiments, an energy storage module may be electrically coupled to the inductive charging receiver. A wireless charging station may inductively couple with the inductive charging receiver. The inductive charging receiver may include a first resonant coil, and the wireless charging station may include a second resonant coil. The wireless charging station may switch on in response to the air cushion cargo shuttle entering a desired range. A floor panel may rest beneath the air cushion cargo shuttle with the wireless charging station beneath the floor panel. The floor panel may comprise at least one of a composite material or a metallic material. | 04-14-2016 |
20160101861 | Pressure Compensating Air Curtain for Air Cushion Supported Cargo Loading Platform - The present disclosure includes cargo loading systems and components including cargo systems utilizing one or more air cushions to elevate one or more cargo shuttles. The air cushions are formed by one or more air curtains, which include pressure compensating seals. The seals allow the air curtains to contact and seal against a floor panel, reducing leakage from the air cushion. | 04-14-2016 |
20160101863 | NOISE REDUCTION BARRIER FOR AIR CUSHION SUPPORTED AIRCRAFT CARGO LOADING ROBOT - An air cushion cargo shuttle for loading and unloading cargo on an airplane is described. The air cushion cargo shuttle includes a first inner air curtain defining a first volume of pressurized air. The air cushion cargo shuttle also includes a noise barrier curtain enclosing the first inner air curtain. The noise barrier curtain is adapted to trap air leaking from the first inner air curtain. | 04-14-2016 |
20160101947 | COMPACT CENTRIFUGAL AIR BLOWERS FOR AIR CUSHION SUPPORTED CARGO LOADING PLATFORM - The present disclosure includes cargo loading systems and components including cargo systems utilizing one or more air cushions to elevate one or more cargo shuttles. Air is delivered to the air cushions by compact centrifugal air blowers. Such compact centrifugal air blowers are designed to provide sufficient power to inflate air cushions, while having a sufficiently short profile. | 04-14-2016 |
406089000 | Including permeable member | 3 |
20090003942 | Fluidizing gravity conveyor with high temperature multi-layered fluid distributor member - An apparatus for conveying fluidized high temperature finely divided dry material by gravity utilizes a multi-layered, gas permeable gas distributor member comprising (i) an upper layer a flat, rigid gas permeable, porous medium capable of withstanding temperatures up to about 2900° F. through which gas to fluidize the material will pass; (ii) a middle layer comprised of a gas permeable insulation material that maintains its physical integrity when exposed to temperature differentials ranging from about 500° F. to about 2900° F.; and (iii) a lower layer that supports the top and middle layers comprising a substantially flat plate having a plurality of openings therethrough through which fluidizing gas can pass. | 01-01-2009 |
20100189518 | PROCESS FOR CONVEYING POWDER MATERIALS WITHOUT SEGREGATION - A process making it possible to transport by potential fluidization, a powder material, in which a device is fitted between the supply zone, typically a storage zone for said powder material, and the zone to be supplied, said device including at least one substantially horizontal conveyor, called an “air chute”, which includes a lower duct designed for the circulation of a gas and an upper duct designed for the circulation of the powder material, said lower duct and said upper duct being separated by a porous wall that said gas can pass through, a process in which the upper duct is filled with said powder material and the lower duct is supplied with gas at a pressure that allows the potential fluidization of said powder material in said upper duct said upper duct being provided with at least one balancing column. In this process, the minimal bubbling speed, which corresponds to the maximum void fraction, is determined beforehand and the fluidization pressure is set to a value such that the fluidization speed of said gas is between 0.8 and 1.5 times said minimal bubbling speed, preferably between 0.9 and 1.3 times said minimal bubbling speed. | 07-29-2010 |
20120230778 | POTENTIAL FLUIDIZATION DEVICE FOR CONVEYING POWDER MATERIALS IN A HYPERDENSE BED - Device for transporting powder comprising a conveyer, which includes a lower channel in which a gas circulates, and an upper channel, designed for the circulation of powder and said gas, said lower channel and said upper channel being separated by a porous wall that said gas can pass through, the lower channel being supplied with gas at a pressure allowing the potential fluidization of said powder in said upper channel, said upper channel being provided in its upper part with transverse walls placed so that they delimit with the upper wall of said upper channel at least one upper zone in which a gas bubble under pressure is formed as a result of putting said air chute under potential fluidization pressure. At the level of at least one bubble so formed, the wall of the upper channel includes a means of removal for fluidization gas provided with a means of creating pressure drop, which creates a substantially constant pressure drop. | 09-13-2012 |
406092000 | By fluid whirling action | 3 |
20100129164 | DYNAMIC BLOWER SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING AND UTILIZING SAME - A dynamic blower system for applying a shredded foil radiant barrier while minimizing damage to the shredded foil. The system uses a high-volume air blower. The foil spends minimum time in the tank. | 05-27-2010 |
20100290844 | ARRANGEMENT FOR THE CONTACTLESS TRANSPORT OF FLAT SUBSTRATES - An arrangement for the contactless transport of flat substrates, particularly of square or rectangular plates having high breakability along a transport path, is provided. With the arrangement, the substrates can be reliably accelerated, transported and slowed down even in the overhead position, independently from the ambient atmosphere and ambient temperature. This is achieved by a plurality of Bernoulli grippers being arranged on both sides along a transport path at a distance behind each other such that the substrate to be transported covers the Bernoulli grippers on both sides of the transport path only partially. The Bernoulli grippers each create a gas flow rotating clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the substrate and directed in the transport direction, wherein the Bernoulli grippers of each pair create each a differently rotating gas flow. Mechanical lateral guide elements are provided on both sides of the transport path. | 11-18-2010 |
20120107060 | BACK MIXING DEVICE FOR PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEMS - The present application provides a back mixing device for use with a pneumatically conveyed flow of solids having a varying flow rate. The back mixing device may include a nozzle, a chamber in communication with the nozzle, and an exit. The chamber may include an expanded area leading to a restriction such that the chamber creates a recirculation pattern in the flow of solids so as to smooth the varying flow rate though the back mixing device. | 05-03-2012 |