03rd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120011831 | Method for Managing Temperatures in an Exhaust System of a Motor Vehicle - A method and system for managing temperatures in an exhaust system of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes a step of predicting an overheat condition of a catalyst and a seal mat included in a catalytic converter. The method also includes a step of selecting a fuel enrichment map to determine a fuel delivery amount based on a predicted overheat condition. The method and system further includes providing a fuel enrichment map for an overheat condition of a catalyst that includes fuel delivery amounts that are less than fuel delivery amounts included in a fuel enrichment map for an overheat condition of a seal mat. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011832 | DIESEL EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT SYSTEM - A catalyst composition for facilitating the oxidation of soot from diesel engine exhaust is provided. The catalyst composition includes a catalytic metal selected from Pt, Pd, Pt—Pd, Ag, or combinations thereof, an active metal oxide component containing Cu and La, and a support selected from alumina, silica, zirconia, or combinations thereof. The platinum group metal loading of the composition is less than about 20 g/ft | 2012-01-19 |
20120011833 | Exhaust Gas Purifying Device for Internal Combustion Engine - An exhaust gas purifying device for an internal combustion engine includes an inflow case provided with an inlet pipe, a catalyst case in which an oxidizing catalyst for dosing is housed, a filter case in which a soot filter is housed, and an outflow case provided with an outlet pipe, and is attached to an attached target at two attachment points mutually spaced in the axial direction of the cases. At one of the two attachment points, which is defined on the catalyst case, the catalyst case is firmly fixed. At the other attachment point, which is defined on the filter case, the filter case is attached slidably in the axial direction. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011834 | ELECTRICALLY HEATED CATALYTIC DEVICE AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRICALLY HEATED CATALYTIC DEVICE - An electrically heated catalytic device includes an electrically heated catalyst accommodated in an outer casing provided on an exhaust pipe. A heater ring made of an insulating material is provided adjacent to an outer peripheral edge portion of an upstream end face of the electrically heated catalyst. The heat of the electrically heated catalyst is transferred to the heater ring by generating resistive heat in the electrically heated catalyst. When the soot in exhaust gas accumulates on the surface of the heater ring, the deposits of soot is removed through combustion by the heat from the surface of the heater ring. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011835 | FUEL FIRED BURNER FOR VEHICLE EXHAUST COMPONENT - A fuel fired burner defines an axially extending flow path. An airless fuel nozzle sprays fuel droplets within the fuel fired burner in a direction generally along the axially extending flow path. An exhaust gas inlet directs exhaust gases from a vehicle exhaust system toward the airless nozzle in a direction that is transverse to the axially extending flow path. The exhaust gas mixes with the fuel droplets resulting in an exhaust gas/fuel mixture. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011836 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM EXHAUST GAS AND MOTOR VEHICLE - A device and a method for producing electrical energy from an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine include a generator with an exhaust gas inlet, an exhaust gas outlet and a heat exchange portion therebetween. The heat exchange portion includes a plurality of flow paths for the exhaust gas. The flow paths are at least partially surrounded by thermoelectric elements which are in thermally conductive communication with a cooling device on a side facing away from the flow path. A motor vehicle having the device or carrying out the method, is also provided. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011837 | EXHAUST PASSAGE - An exhaust system comprises a conical shell having an indentation helically traversing the exhaust passage so as to impart mixing on an engine exhaust gas flowing through an inner passage defined by the conical shell. The indentation may be formed into the conical shell via a stamping process. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011838 | HUB SEAL - A hub seal assembly includes a hub having a groove with a first radial wall, a first floating seal including a second radial wall, and a resilient element. The first floating seal is axially displaced by the resilient element so that the second radial wall contacts the first radial wall. In an example embodiment, the first floating seal includes polytetrafluoroethylene. In some example embodiments, the resilient element is an o-ring. In an example embodiment, the first floating seal includes a circumferential groove or a notch and the o-ring is at least partially disposed in the groove or the notch. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011839 | AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - An auxiliary hydraulic power generation system includes a first spool including a turbine. A fan is coupled to the first spool, the fan operable to drive the first spool in a windmill condition in which the turbine fails to provide rotational drive to the fan. An auxiliary variable displacement hydraulic pump is selectively driven by the first spool in the windmill condition to augment a hydraulic power source. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011840 | SERVO-CONTROL PROVIDED WITH A LIMIT FORCE DETECTOR DEVICE - The present invention relates to a servo-control ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011841 | HYDRAULIC DEVICE FOR STEPLESS TRANSMISSION - A hydraulic device includes a switch-over valve | 2012-01-19 |
20120011842 | HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL - A hydraulic transmission unit comprises at least one pressure regulation valve ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011843 | Shape Memory Alloy Trigger for Pressure Relief Valve - This disclosure describes an apparatus having a valve and an elongated shape memory alloy element. The valve has a lever in a first position, whereby the valve is closed. The elongated shape memory alloy element has a first end connected to the lever. The shape memory alloy element has been strained to have a first length, wherein exposure of at least a portion of the shape memory alloy element to a temperature at or exceeding its austenite transformation temperature causes the shape memory alloy element to shorten to a second length, the second length being less than the first length, thereby causing the first end of the shape memory alloy element to pull the lever to a second position, whereby the valve is opened. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011844 | DECOUPLED INLINE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER - An in-line brake system with a hydraulic booster includes a master cylinder defining a cylinder bore, a master cylinder piston located within the cylinder bore, a transfer piston located within the cylinder bore rearwardly of the master cylinder piston, a transfer piston actuator with a first seat, a sealing member aligned with the first seat, a sealing member spring operably connected to the sealing member and the transfer piston, an input rod aligned with the first seat, a return spring operably connected to the input rod and the transfer piston actuator, a sleeve actuator located within the cylinder bore rearwardly of the master cylinder, and a sleeve spring configured to bias the sleeve actuator away from the master cylinder piston, wherein the sleeve actuator is configured to bias the transfer piston toward the master cylinder piston in response to an applied boost pressure. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011845 | Internal Combustion Engine Cylinder Head With Integral Exhaust Runners And Turbocharger Housing - An internal combustion engine cylinder head is based upon a one-piece structure including a number of exhaust runners, an exhaust collector, and a turbocharger exhaust turbine housing, all formed as one-piece. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011846 | Method for Monitoring Pollutant Emissions of a Combustion Engine, Power Train, and Vehicle Fitted With Said Power Train - The invention relates to a method for monitoring the pollutant emissions of a combustion engine comprising at least one piston ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011847 | TRIGGERED-STROKE ACTUATOR FOR A SAFETY DEVICE INCORPORATED INTO A MOTOR VEHICLE TO PROTECT A PEDESTRIAN IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT - A triggered-stroke actuator with a damped return stroke. According to the invention, the actuator houses a piston ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011848 | TRIGGERED-TRAVEL JACK FOR A SAFETY SYSTEM - A triggered-stroke actuator with its piston being held stationary in an initial position prior to triggering. The piston ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011849 | Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant - An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011850 | BROADBAND REFLECTORS, CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Broadband reflectors include a UV-reflective multilayer optical film and a VIS/IR-reflective layer. In various embodiments, the VIS/IR reflective layer may be a reflective metal layer or a multilayer optical film. Concentrated solar power systems and methods of harnessing solar energy using the broadband reflectors and optionally comprising a celestial tracking mechanism are also disclosed | 2012-01-19 |
20120011851 | Solar Heat Collector - A solar heat collector includes a housing defining an insulated chamber extending from a focusing lens at a solar receiving end to a target glass at a target end forming a boundary wall between the insulated chamber and a target chamber receiving a heat transfer fluid therein. A target object is supported in the target chamber at the focal point of the focusing lens so as to be surrounded by the heat transfer fluid. In a preferred embodiment a heat engine is supported on the target end of the housing such that the target object and heat transfer fluid are the heat source of the heat engine. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011852 | STEAM TURBINE FLOW ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A steam turbine flow adjustment system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a steam turbine having a first inlet port and a second inlet port for receiving inlet steam; a first conduit and a second conduit operably connected to a first valve and a second valve, respectively, the first conduit and the second conduit for providing the inlet steam to the first inlet port and the second inlet port, respectively; and a control system operably connected to the first valve and the second valve for controlling an amount of inlet steam flow admitted and pressure to each of the first inlet port and the second inlet port based upon a load demand on the steam turbine and an admission pressure of the inlet steam. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011853 | COMPRESSED AIR VEHICLE HAVING ENHANCED PERFORMANCE THROUGH USE OF MAGNUS EFFECT - The efficiency of compressed air vehicle is enhanced by adapting the compressed air storage tank with a Magnus rotor that creates lift so as to reduce the effective weight of the tank during operation. A compressed air tank has an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet of a compressed air motor. Air leaving the compressed air motor is caused to flow across the Magnus rotor whereby lift is generated to counter gravitational force thereby reducing the effective weight of the system. A battery powered electric fan has an inlet disposed to draw air across the Magnus rotor thereby increasing the velocity of the air so as to maximize the Magnus effect. A thermoelectric cooler transfers heat across the compressed air motor, i.e. from air exiting the compressed air motor outlet, to the air entering the compressed air motor inlet, whereby the temperature of the air entering the compressed air motor is increased resulting in increased pressure. Conversely, transferring heat from the air exiting the compressed air motor and prior to flowing across the Magnus rotor, increases the density of the air flowing across the Magnus rotor so as to maximize the efficiency of the Magnus effect. Finally, the fan has an output in fluid communication with the input of a compressor, which re-compresses the air and delivers the re-compressed air to the storage tank. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011854 | FLAME TOLERANT SECONDARY FUEL NOZZLE - A combustor for a gas turbine engine includes a plurality of primary nozzles configured to diffuse or premix fuel into an air flow through the combustor; and a secondary nozzle configured to premix fuel with the air flow. Each premixing nozzle includes a center body, at least one vane, a burner tube provided around the center body, at least two cooling passages, a fuel cooling passage to cool surfaces of the center body and the at least one vane, and an air cooling passage to cool a wall of the burner tube. The cooling passages prevent the walls of the center body, the vane(s), and the burner tube from overheating during flame holding events. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011855 | OPERATION OF A COMBUSTOR APPARATUS IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A method of transitioning from a first operating mode to a second operating in a gas turbine engine. An amount of fuel provided to a primary fuel injection system of the combustor apparatus is reduced. An amount of fuel provided to a secondary fuel/air injection system of the combustor apparatus is reduced, wherein the secondary fuel/air injection system provides fuel to a secondary combustion zone downstream from a main combustion zone. A total amount of air provided to the combustor apparatus is reduced, wherein portions of the air are provided to each of the injection systems. Upon reaching operating parameters corresponding to the second operating mode, the amount of fuel provided to the primary fuel injection system is increased, the amount of fuel provided to the secondary fuel/air injection system is reduced, and the total amount of air provided to the combustor apparatus is increased. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011856 | Method and Apparatus for Producing Power and Hydrogen - Both power and H | 2012-01-19 |
20120011857 | High-Flow-Capacity Centrifugal Hydrogen Gas Compression Systems, Methods and Components Therefor - Hydrogen gas compression systems that each include a multistage centrifugal compressor in which each stage has an inlet-to-outlet pressure rise ratio of about 1.20 or greater. In one embodiment, the multistage compressor includes six high-speed centrifugal compressors driven at a speed of about 60,000 rpm. The compressor has an output of more than 200,000 kg/day at a pressure of more than 1,000 psig. The compressors for the compression stages are distributed on both sides of a common gear-box, which has gearing that allows axial thrusts from the compressors to be handled effectively. Each stage's compressor has a unique impeller, which is secured to a support shaft using a tension-rod-based attachment system. In another embodiment, the multistage compressor is driven by a combustion turbine and one or more intercoolers are provided between compression stages. Each intercooler is cooled by coolant from an absorption chiller utilizing exhaust gas from the combustion turbine. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011858 | DISPLACER VALVE FOR CRYOGENIC REFRIGERATOR - The present invention discloses a displacer valve for a cryogenic refrigerator, which is mounted on one circular surface of a displacer cover by a bolt to open and close a hole formed in the surface of the displacer cover. The displacer valve includes a rotation preventing guide fastened to an eccentric portion of the displacer cover by the bolt to prevent the displacer valve from rotating around the bolt. Therefore, the displacer valve does not rotate around the bolt but is fixed in a proper position, so that its operational reliability can be ensured. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011859 | GAS-FLOW CRYOSTAT FOR DYNAMIC TEMPERATURE REGULATION USING A FLUID LEVEL SENSOR - A gas-flow cryostat adapted for dynamic temperature regulation using a fluid level sensor; the cryostat further including one or more heaters coupled to various components of the cryostat. As fluid evaporates from a liquid coolant evaporation reservoir within the cryostat, the fluid level sensor and a feedback control unit are adapted to monitor and dynamically control the level of evaporating coolant by regulating the heaters. Accordingly, the cryostat is adapted to dynamically control temperature about a specimen region within the cryostat. The cryostat can be used in various applications, including analytical laboratory equipment for measuring various physical properties of samples. Temperature sensors are further incorporated for added control and optimization of the cryostat. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011860 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES - A method for storage and transport of LPG on LPG carriers, in particular two cargoes of different LPG types on same shipment, having reliquefaction units ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011861 | SUPERCOOLING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a supercooling apparatus which can reduce a deviation of energy applied to a stored object. The supercooling apparatus includes a storage room provided in a storing unit where the cooling is performed and having a storing space therein to store or receive an object, a heat source supply unit installed in the storage room and supplying heat to the storing space or generating heat in the storing space; a temperature sensing unit sensing the temperature of the storing space or the stored object, and a control unit operating the heat source supply unit based on the temperature sensed by the temperature sensing unit to enable an upper portion of the storing space to have a temperature higher than a temperature of the maximum ice crystal formation zone, such that the storing space or the stored object is maintained in a supercooled state at a temperature below the maximum ice crystal formation zone, the control unit supplying or generating heat over a given magnitude during the supercooled-state control. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011862 | AUTOMATIC COMPENSATING FREEZING AND HEATING RECIPES - A method of adjusting a base recipe for a product introduced into a processor, includes providing a base recipe used by the processor on the product, identifying at least one parameter of the base recipe to be altered to compensate for at least one corresponding physical parameter of the product discharged from the processor, automatically changing the base recipe in response to the at least one altered parameter to compensate for the at least one physical parameter of the product discharged, and processing new product introduced into the processor with the changed base recipe. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011863 | METHODS OF SERVICING MOBILE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to methods and systems for introducing one or more hydrohalocarbon refrigerants into a heat transfer system from a vessel by recovering the one or more hydrohalocarbon refrigerants from the heat transfer system; monitoring the vapor pressure in the vessel and if the vapor pressure in the vessel becomes greater than 3 psi over the expected saturation pressure for the one or more hydrohalocarbon refrigerants then releasing vapor from the vessel; and returning said one or more hydrohalocarbon refrigerants to the heat transfer system by drawing liquid refrigerant from the vessel. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011864 | Refrigerant Additive Compositions Containing Perfluoropolyethers - The present invention relates to compositions and processes of using perfluoropolyether to maintain or improve the oil return, lubrication, cooling capacity, or energy efficiency of a refrigeration, air conditioning or heat transfer system. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011865 | Combined Water Extractor and Electricity Generator - A water extraction system having a cooling system adapted to cool air to below the dew point, the cooling system including an absorption chiller ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011866 | REFRIGERANT VAPOR COMPRESSION SYSTEM WITH HOT GAS BYPASS - A refrigerant vapor compression system includes a hot gas bypass line establishing refrigerant vapor flow communication between the compression device and the refrigerant heat absorption heat exchanger, and bypassing the refrigerant heat rejection heat exchanger and the primary expansion device. A refrigerant vapor flow control device is interdisposed in the hot gas bypass line. The flow control device has at least a first open position in which refrigerant vapor flow may pass through the hot gas bypass line and a closed position in which refrigerant vapor flow may not pass through the hot gas bypass line. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011867 | MULTI-CIRCUIT HEAT EXCHANGER - A baffle assembly is disposed within a manifold of a multi-circuit heat exchanger for dividing the interior volume of that manifold into a first chamber associated with one circuit and a second chamber associated with another circuit. The baffle assembly includes a pair of baffle members that extend generally transversely across the interior volume of the manifold are disposed in spaced apart relationship thereby forming a void space therebetween. The void space is in fluid communication with a region exterior of that manifold whereby any fluid leaking from either of the first or second chamber into the void space will be vented therefrom. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011868 | ICE MAKING UNIT AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - An ice making unit includes an ice making chamber having an ice making area and an ice storing area, an ice tray installed within the ice making area and rotatable by a driving force transferred from the exterior, a driving module fixed in an inner wall of the ice making chamber and configured to provide the driving force, and a control module disposed outside the ice making chamber and configured to control the driving module. Also, a refrigerator with the ice making unit is provided. Therefore, the ice making area and the ice storing area of the ice making chamber can be increased. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011869 | VEHICLE AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM - A vehicle air-conditioning system ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011870 | HVAC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle that includes a frame, a prime mover, an alternator, a cabin, a HVAC system, and a power source. The prime mover is operable in a first mode that is configured for driving the vehicle and a second mode that is configured for standby operation of the vehicle. The cabin includes walls that define a space and that have insulation to insulate the space. The HVAC system is in communication with the cabin to condition the space, and includes a cooling system, a heating system, and a sorption system that dehumidifies air provided to the space. The power source has a battery that is in electrical communication with the alternator and the HVAC system to supply power to the HVAC system from the battery when the prime mover is in the first mode and when the prime mover is in the second mode. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011871 | COMPRESSOR WASTE HEAT DRIVEN COOLING SYSTEM - Provided in some embodiments is a system that includes a gas compressor including an engine, a compressor driven by the engine, and a vapor absorption cycle (VAC) system driven by waste heat from the compressor, wherein the VAC system is configured to cool at least one medium. In other embodiments is provided a method that includes generating waste heat while compressing a gas, driving a vapor absorption cycle (VAC) system with the waste heat, and cooling at least one medium via the VAC system. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011872 | DEVICE FOR SEPARATING LUBRICANT FROM A LUBRICANT-REFRIGERATING GAS MIXTURE DISCHARGED FROM AT LEAST ONE REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR - The separating device according to the invention comprises a body delimiting a separating chamber, at least one inlet orifice emerging in the separating chamber and intended to be connected to a discharge orifice of the refrigerant compressor so as to allow a lubricant-refrigerating gas mixture to be introduced into the separating chamber, at least one lubricant outlet orifice emerging in the separating chamber and intended to be connected to a lubricant pan formed in the refrigerant compressor. The separating device comprises a first measuring means arranged to measure the temperature of the lubricant contained in the lubricant pan formed in the refrigerant compressor, and a regulating arranged to regulate the temperature of the lubricant separated in the separating chamber as a function of the temperature of the lubricant measured by said first measuring means. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011873 | MICROENVIRONMENTAL COOLING SYSTEM - A microenvironmental cooling system is disclosed. The microenvironmental system includes a pressure box or a pressure source upstream of an evaporator. Downstream of an evaporator is a personal cooling device, which is adapted to lay adjacent or on the skin of the user. The evaporator includes an evaporator coil (having fins and a coolant tube) and a housing and walls configured to direct the airflow through the housing, in several embodiments, multiple times across the longitudinal axis fins of the coil. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011874 | DEVICE FOR STERILIZING WATER AND USE OF SAME - A device for sterilizing water, comprising a UV lamp, at least one vessel through which water flows, an inlet and an outlet, a reaction chamber being arranged in said vessel. The outlet of the container forms a free down spout. The UV lamp and the vessel are arranged in a cartridge, the cartridge comprising at least fixing means for detachable fixing to a connection device, and connection means for supplying the current and water from a connection device. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011875 | Refrigerator - A refrigerator which includes an outer case defining the outer appearance of the refrigerator, the inner case received in the outer case and defining a storage compartment, the insulation member filled in a gap between the outer case and the inner case for heat insulation, and a noise attenuation member disposed between an outer surface of the inner case and the insulation member to induce a sliding movement between the inner case and the insulation member. The insulation member is slidable relative to the insulation member when the inner case expands or contracts in accordance with a variation of temperature, whereby the generation of frictional noise due to friction between the inner case and the insulation member can be greatly reduced. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011876 | DISCHARGE MUFFLER AND TWO-STAGE COMPRESSOR INCLUDING THE SAME - A discharge muffler includes a muffler container. In the muffler container, refrigerating machine oil is separated from refrigerant gas containing the refrigerating machine oil, and the refrigerating machine oil is stored in a lower space. An inlet of an outlet pipe connected to the muffler container opens in the lower space. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011877 | REFRIGERATOR - Provided is a refrigerator. In the refrigerator, a water supply unit connected to a water supply passage to temporarily store the supplied water, thereby stably supplying water is disposed above an ice making apparatus. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011878 | CABIN AIR COMPRESSOR MOTOR COOLING - A cabin air compressor assembly includes a cabin air compressor disposed at a compressor inlet and a cabin air compressor motor operably connected to the cabin air compressor. At least one cooling flow inlet is located at a first end of the cabin air compressor motor substantially opposite a second end whereat the cabin air compressor is located. The cooling flow inlet is configured to direct a cooling flow across the cabin air compressor motor. A blower is operably connected to the cabin air compressor and is configured to urge a cooling flow from across the cabin air compressor motor toward a cooling flow outlet, thereby increasing the cooling flow across the cabin air compressor motor. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011879 | Refrigerator - A refrigerator includes a cold air supply device received in an insulating partition that defines a storage compartment into upper and lower storage compartments. As cold air is supplied into the storage compartment below the insulating partition through the cold air supply device, the refrigerator has enhanced productivity and interior volume efficiency. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011880 | COOLING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a cooling apparatus including a non-freezing apparatus which can be installed in a refrigerating chamber or a refrigerating chamber door and stably store food in a non-frozen state. A cooling apparatus includes a freezing chamber, a refrigerating chamber, a freezing chamber door, a refrigerating chamber door, and a non-freezing apparatus installed in the refrigerating chamber or the refrigerating chamber door and storing food in a non-frozen state. In the non-freezing apparatus, since a lower space is cooled by the cool air introduced from the freezing chamber and an upper space is cooled by the atmosphere of the refrigerating chamber, it is possible to reduce a heating value of a heater which is operated to maintain the temperature of the upper space to be higher than that of the lower space. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011881 | COOLING APPARATUS AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - Provided are a cooling apparatus and a refrigerator having the same. The cooling apparatus includes a case configured to receive a container holding a liquid, and an agitating member that is positioned within the case and that is configured to agitate the container holding the liquid. The cooling apparatus also includes an electro-magnetic power generator that includes an electromagnet and that is configured to generate a driving force that causes the agitating member to agitate the container holding the liquid. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011882 | REFRIGERATOR AND COOLING APPARATUS - Provided is a chilling device or cooling apparatus that quickly chills a beverage. The chilling device or cooling apparatus may be provided to a refrigerator or a refrigerating storage. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011883 | COOLING APPARATUS AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - Provided is a cooling apparatus that quickly cools beverages such as drinks or alcohols, can be installed on a refrigerator or a freezer, and reduces cooling time. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011884 | REFRIGERATOR AND COOLING APPARATUS - Provided is a cooling apparatus that quickly cools beverages such as drinks or alcohols, can be installed on a refrigerator or a freezer, and reduces cooling time. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011885 | REFRIGERATOR AND COOLING APPARATUS - Provided is a chilling device or cooling apparatus that quickly chills a beverage. The chilling device or cooling apparatus may be provided to a refrigerator or a refrigerating storage. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011886 | IONIC COMPOUNDS IN LITHIUM BROMIDE/WATER ABSORPTION CYCLE SYSTEMS - Disclosed herein are compositions comprising lithium bromide, water, and at least one ionic compound. These compositions are useful as working fluids in absorption cycle systems. The ionic compound additive has been demonstrated to reduce crystallization in such absorption cycle systems. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011887 | METHOD OF PURIFYING AIR - A pre-purification method of feed air for cryogenic air separation, which includes; (a) an adsorption step wherein a compressed feed air is supplied in an adsorption column, wherein a moisture adsorbent and a carbon dioxide adsorbent are filled in this order from the side where the feed air is introduced in the column, to remove water and carbon dioxide from the feed air; (b) a decompression step wherein pressure in the adsorption column is reduced; (c) a heating step wherein the adsorbents in the decompressed column are heated and regenerated, and the heating step includes a total heating step wherein the moisture adsorbent and the carbon dioxide adsorbent are heated and a partial heating step wherein the moisture adsorbent is heated; (d) a cooling step wherein the adsorbents are cooled by introducing a purge gas, which is not heated, to the adsorption column; and (e) a pressurization step wherein the cooled adsorbents are pressurized by purified air. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011888 | JEWELRY ARTICLE WITH CHANGEABLE SETTING - A frame member has two spaced apart parallel rings that are fixed to one another only at a first location. At a second location diametrically opposed to the first location each of the spaced apart parallel rings has a pedestal with a notch therein at an edge of the pedestal adjacent a space separating the parallel rings. The pedestals and notches are circumferentially aligned to cooperate with one another to provide a seat for seating an ornamental article therein. The securing member secures the ornamental article to the frame member. The securing member is a ring inserted in the space between the parallel rings of the frame member in a movable manner and is provided with a means for securing the ornamental article seated in the pedestals and notches of the frame member when the means for securing is aligned with the pedestals and notches of the frame member. The securing member may be moved with respect to the frame member to allow the ornamental article to be removed and replaced by another ornamental article, and then moved back to its original position with respect to the frame member to secure replacement ornamental article in place. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011889 | DRAWING METHOD FOR PRODUCING CYLINDRICAL-SHAPED COMPONENTS FROM QUARTZ GLASS - In a known drawing method for producing cylinder-shaped components from quartz glass, a quartz glass strand ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011890 | PREFORM PRODUCTION APPARATUS FOR PRECISION PRESS MOLDING, PRODUCTON METHOD OF A PREFORM FOR PRECISION PRESS MOLDING AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF AN OPTICAL ELEMENT - A preform production apparatus for precision press molding, which is downsized but can produce preforms at a lower cost, and a production method thereof using the apparatus are provided. The production method of a preform for precision press molding includes forming a molten glass body C by way of receiving and cutting molten glass A, being flowed continuously from a discharge nozzle | 2012-01-19 |
20120011891 | DRUM TYPE WASHING MACHINE - A drum type washing machine has a cabinet forming an outer appearance of the washing machine, a tub fixed inside the cabinet for storing the washing water, a drum disposed in the tub and having both side surfaces supported by the cabinet to be rotatable and an inlet through which laundries come in/go out on a circumferential surface thereof, and a driving motor fixed on one side surface of the drum to rotate the drum. Washing capacity can be increased while maintaining the entire size of the washing machine by increasing a diameter of the drum without increasing the size of the cabinet, and the entire size of the washing machine can be compacted by minimizing the installation space of the driving motor. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011892 | DRUM TYPE WASHING MACHINE - A drum type washing machine has a cabinet forming an outer appearance of the washing machine, a tub fixed inside the cabinet for storing the washing water, a drum disposed in the tub and having both side surfaces supported by the cabinet to be rotatable and an inlet through which laundries come in/go out on a circumferential surface thereof, and a driving motor fixed on one side surface of the drum to rotate the drum. Washing capacity can be increased while maintaining the entire size of the washing machine by increasing a diameter of the drum without increasing the size of the cabinet, and the entire size of the washing machine can be compacted by minimizing the installation space of the driving motor. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011893 | LAUNDRY MACHINE - A laundry machine is disclosed. The laundry machine includes a tub comprising a front surface part ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011894 | DRUM-TYPE WASHING MACHINE - A drum type washing machine is provided. The drum type washing machine may include a cabinet, a tub fixed to an inner side of the cabinet, a drum rotatably arranged in the tub, and a driving motor positioned at a rear side of the drum for generating a driving force that rotates the drum. The washing machine may also include a supporting plate to rotatably support a rotational shaft extending between the motor and the drum, and a plurality of supporters connected between the supporting plate and the cabinet. Such an arrangement may increase washing capacity by increasing a diameter of the drum without increasing an external size of the cabinet. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011895 | DRUM-TYPE WASHING MACHINE - A drum type washing machine is provided. The drum type washing machine may include a cabinet, a tub fixed to an inner side of the cabinet, a drum rotatably arranged in the tub, and a driving motor positioned at a rear side of the drum for generating a driving force that rotates the drum. The washing machine may also include a supporting plate to rotatably support a rotational shaft extending between the motor and the drum, and a plurality of supporters connected between the supporting plate and the cabinet. Such an arrangement may increase washing capacity by increasing a diameter of the drum without increasing an external size of the cabinet. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011896 | DRUM TYPE WASHING MACHINE - A drum type washing machine is provided. The drum type washing machine may include a cabinet, a tub fixed to an inner side of the cabinet, a drum rotatably arranged in the tub, and a driving motor positioned at a rear side of the drum for generating a driving force that rotates the drum. The washing machine may also include a supporting plate to rotatably support a rotational shaft extending between the motor and the drum, and a plurality of supporters connected between the supporting plate and the cabinet. Such an arrangement may increase washing capacity by increasing a diameter of the drum without increasing an external size of the cabinet. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011897 | DRUM TYPE WASHING MACHINE - A drum type washing machine has a cabinet forming an outer appearance of the washing machine, a tub fixed inside the cabinet for storing the washing water, a drum disposed in the tub and having both side surfaces supported by the cabinet to be rotatable and an inlet through which laundries come in/go out on a circumferential surface thereof, and a driving motor fixed on one side surface of the drum to rotate the drum. Washing capacity can be increased while maintaining the entire size of the washing machine by increasing a diameter of the drum without increasing the size of the cabinet, and the entire size of the washing machine can be compacted by minimizing the installation space of the driving motor. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011898 | DRUM TYPE WASHING MACHINE - A drum type washing machine has a cabinet forming an outer appearance of the washing machine, a tub fixed inside the cabinet for storing the washing water, a drum disposed in the tub and having both side surfaces supported by the cabinet to be rotatable and an inlet through which laundries come in/go out on a circumferential surface thereof, and a driving motor fixed on one side surface of the drum to rotate the drum. Washing capacity can be increased while maintaining the entire size of the washing machine by increasing a diameter of the drum without increasing the size of the cabinet, and the entire size of the washing machine can be compacted by minimizing the installation space of the driving motor. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011899 | LAUNDRY MACHINE - A laundry machine is disclosed. A laundry machine includes a tub to receive wash water, a drum rotatable placed in the tub, a shaft connected with the drum, a bearing housing to support the shaft, a tub back ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011900 | LAUNDRY MACHINE - The present invention relates to a laundry machine having an improved supporting structure of a damper for supporting a tub ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011901 | LAUNDRY MACHINE - A laundry machine is disclosed. The laundry machine includes a tub configured to receive wash water; a drum rotatable installed in the tub, a shaft connected with the drum, a bearing housing ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011902 | PADLOCK - An electromechanical lock includes a lock body and a locking mechanism disposed in the lock body. The locking mechanism includes a blocker, first and second cams, and a motor. The blocker is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The first cam is rotatable about a first axis between a blocker obstructing position and a blocker clearance position. The second cam is rotatable about a second axis, spaced apart from the first axis, to move the first cam between the blocker obstructing position and the blocker clearance position. The motor is coupled to the second cam to rotate the second cam in response to an electrical authorization signal supplied to the motor. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011903 | DUAL-LOCK TYPE PADLOCK HAVING DOUBLE REMINDING FUNCTION - A lock includes a housing, a locking mechanism and an indicator. The locking mechanism is disposed in the housing and includes a first module and a second module both configured to lock or unlock the lock. The indicator is able to move from an original position to an indicative position outside the housing in response to operation of the first module. However, when being located in the indicative position, the indicator is unresponsive to the operation of the first module. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011904 | ANTITHEFT DEVICE FOR MERCHANDISE INCLUDING MEANS FOR THE PLACEMENT AND SIMPLIFIED REMOVAL THEREOF - An antitheft device ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011905 | REVERSIBLE MORTISE LOCK - The reversible mortise lock of the present invention can be installed on either the left or right side edges of a door opposite the door hinges. The lock includes a housing with a live bolt pivotally and slidably mounted in the housing. The live bolt slides between an extended position beyond the housing and a fully retracted position within the housing. When fully retracted, the live bolt can be rotated 180° so that the beveled face of the live bolt can be reversed. A finger pivotally mounted within the housing blocks full retraction of the live bolt when the mortise lock is installed in the door. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011906 | AUGER CAM LOCK - A lock for an augur through which a cable passes has a body having a bore passing therethrough and a lever. The lever has a lever body mounted for rotation in the bore, the lever body having a portion for engaging the cable, and an arm attaching to the lever body for rotating the body and the flat portion into and out of engagement with the cable. The lock also has a contact point disposed in the bore for cooperating with the lever portion to trap the cable therebetween, and a support for guiding the cable therethrough. The support has a portion extending into the bore of the body, the portion having a first slot therein, the lever extending into the slot to contact the cable. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011907 | MECHATRONIC LOCKING APPARATUS - The mechatronic locking apparatus comprises a control circuit ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011908 | KEY MECHANISM - A key mechanism that includes a key having a shank portion and a grip portion secured to the shank portion. The mechanism further includes a frame with the key being rotatably secured within the frame such that the shank portion protrudes from a first end of the frame. The grip portion of the key may be accessed and rotated to rotate the shank portion while the key is in the frame allowing one-handed operation of the key mechanism. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011909 | Locking Mechanism, for a Padlock for Example, in which a Shackle Can Be Severed for Luggage Inspection and then Relocked - A locking mechanism ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011910 | ORGANIC FERTILIZER - The invention relates to organic fertilizers that satisfy the standards in both the United States and the European Union to be labeled as organic. The organic fertilizer comprises oilseed extract and/or corn steep liquor in combination with whey and/or other protein supplements, which provide a natural, nitrate free, nitrogen to the fertilizer. Additionally, a method of manufacturing an organic fertilizer comprising heating an oilseed extract, dissolving whey in the heated extract, and filtering the resultant mixture for use domestically and abroad. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011911 | FLOW FORMED GEAR - A method of forming a ring gear from a ring blank includes providing a mandrel having a central axis and an outer annular forming surface. The outer annular forming surface defines a plurality of forming elements having a forming element axis offset from the central axis of the mandrel. The ring blank has a ring axis and is placed over the mandrel generally aligning the central axis of the mandrel with the ring axis of the ring blank. A roll is provided having a roll axis that is generally parallel with the element axis. The roll is forced radially inwardly while circumscribing the central axis. The roll pivots around the roll axis deforming the ring blank radially inwardly forming teeth on an inner surface of the ring blank that coaxial with the element axis and offset from the mandrel axis. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011912 | Apparatuses and Methods for Rolling Angled Threads - In various embodiments, a tapered thread roll, a set of tapered thread rolls, a thread rolling tool, and a thread rolling method are provided for rolling angled or tapered threads onto a workpiece to create a threaded workpiece. In at least one embodiment, the threaded workpiece may comprise a polished rod or a polished rod precursor as specified by the American Petroleum Institute for use in an oil-field sucker-type pump, for example. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011913 | ROLL FORMER FOR STEEL PLATE AND ROLL BENDING METHOD FOR STEEL PLATE USING SAME - A roll former for steel plate ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011914 | LEAD PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND LEAD PROCESSING DIE SET - A lead processing apparatus includes a first die unit, a second die unit that is movable relative to the first die unit, a load transmitting portion that transmits a load to the second die unit, and a stopper mechanism that stops the movement of the second die unit in a direction in which the second die unit approaches the first die unit. The stopper mechanism includes a plurality of stroke stopper pairs each having a first stroke stopper fixed to the first die unit and a second stroke stopper that is fixed to the second die unit and comes into contact with the stopper to stop the movement of the second die unit. The load transmitting portion distributes a load to a plurality of load transmission positions and transmits a press load to the second die unit. Each load transmission position is arranged coaxially with the stroke stopper pair. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011915 | METHOD OF INCREMENTAL FORMING WITH SUCCESSIVE WRAP SURFACES - A method of incrementally forming a workpiece. The method includes incrementally forming a first monotonic wrap surface in a first direction and incrementally forming a second wrap surface in a second direction disposed opposite the first direction. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011916 | MACHINE FOR THE EXPANSION OF PIPES - A machine is disclosed for the expansion of pipes for heat exchangers, including a machine frame equipped with a drive unit for pressing or pulling an expansion mandrel through a pipe as well as an expansion mandrel. In at least one embodiment, the machine includes at least one drive unit with at least one motor-driven drum as well as a band or wire guide which extends horizontally from an outlet of the drum and forwardly to the pipe, the drive unit including a set of lateral plates. In at least one embodiment, the drum is disposed between the lateral plates of the drive unit and is equipped with a band or a wire and is additionally adapted to press or pull a band or a wire with an expansion mandrel through a pipe, wherein the expansion mandrel is expandable. In at least one embodiment, the drum includes two lateral plates, a hub and a circular guideway, the hub including a driving gearwheel and at least two idling gearwheels arranged internally in and in engagement with a toothed rim in the hub, and wherein the circular guideway of the drum is formed by bearings disposed in a circle between the sides of the drum and along the outermost rim of the sides. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011917 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING STRAIN - A device for measuring strain on a surface of an object ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011918 | NON-INVASIVE METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING THE SEVERITY OF HEART FAILURE, USE OF A BIOMARKER FOR DIAGNOSING DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILURE, COLLECTOR DEVICE FOR THE HEART FAILURE BIOMARKER FROM EXHALED BREATH AND A DIAGNOSIS KIT - The invention application presents a fast, efficient, reproductive alternative of a non-invasive method for diagnosing the severity of heart failure based on a specific biomarker. An additional object of the present invention is a collector device for the biomarker from exhaled breath that is portable, simple, low cost and does not need to run on electric power. This invention advantageously permits the replacement of invasive diagnosis methods, favoring the patient's comfort in addition to the agility and speed of medical attention at hospitals, and may become a standard method for all suspected cases of circulatory disease and heart failure and, more specifically, decompensated heart failure. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011919 | AUTOMATED ANALYSIS OF PRESSURIZED RESERVOIR FLUIDS - Processing a reservoir fluid sample includes separating the reservoir fluid sample into a vapor phase stream and a liquid phase stream, assessing a composition of the vapor phase stream, sampling a property of the liquid phase steam, and assessing a volume of a components of the liquid phase stream based at least in part on the sampled property of the liquid phase stream. A system for processing a reservoir fluid sample includes a volumetric receptacle adapted to accept the reservoir fluid sample, a phase separator configured to receive the reservoir fluid sample from the volumetric receptacle and to separate the reservoir fluid sample into a vapor phase stream and a liquid phase stream, a gas chromatograph arranged to receive the vapor phase stream from the phase separator, and a liquid flow meter configured to detect an interface including at least one component of the liquid phase stream. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011920 | Light oil composition - The invention provides a gas oil composition wherein the molar ratio of isoparaffins with carbon number of m and two or more branches to isoparaffins with carbon number of m and one branch within the range of C10-21 is 0.05-3.5, wherein m is an integer of 10-21, and the molar ratio of isoparaffins with carbon number of n and two or more branches to isoparaffins with carbon number of n and one branch within the range of C22-25 is 0.1-10.0, wherein n is an integer of 22-25. The invention also provides a gas oil composition wherein the molar ratio of isoparaffins with carbon number of m and two or more branches to isoparaffins with carbon number of m and one branch within the range of C10-23 is 0.05-4.0, wherein m is an integer of 10-23, and the distillate volume at a distillation temperature of 250° C. (E250) is 15-65%. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011921 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF HIGH-PRESSURE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY - The present invention relates to a method for improving the efficiency of high-pressure liquid chromatography columns in HPLC. More specifically, the method of the present invention provides a high-pressure liquid chromatography column being divided into a multitude of shorter separation segments, the shorter separation segments being serially connected with cooling segments. By applying an active controlled cooling action on the fluid flow passing through the cooling segments the separation efficiency of the high-pressure liquid chromatography column can be increased significantly. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011922 | GRAIN SAMPLER AND METHOD OF SAMPLING GRAIN FLOW - A sampler improves sampling and moisture measurements by reducing the introduction of fines, providing a more representative grain sample, and improving the ability to make consistent moisture measurements. The sampler has a body positioned to receive grain from a grain flow path. A primary auger positioned within the body has a shaft and a fin configured to lift and propel a portion of the grain up to and through a sampling opening. A sensor assembly operatively connected to the body and in communication with the sampling opening is configured to receive the portion of grain indicate the moisture content of the portion of grain. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011923 | Assembly for Insertion of an Object Into a Pipeline - An assembly for insertion of an object into a pipeline comprises a base, a connector, and a set of pins. The base has a cylindrical passage and is connected to a mechanism for configured to drive the object into an inlet in the pipeline. The connector includes a head and a cylinder with a threaded internal surface and a external surface having a groove spanning a circumference of the external surface. The connector is rotatable within the cylindrical passage in the base in a first direction and held substantially stationary within the cylindrical passage in the base in a second direction by the set of pins in cooperation with the groove. The base is rotatable in the first direction and held substantially stationary in the second direction while connected to the inlet in the pipeline by the connector. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011924 | DEVICE INCORPORATING A PRESSURE SENSOR FOR MEASURING PRESSURES WITHIN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - This device includes an outer casing having: a first tubular zone ( | 2012-01-19 |
20120011925 | ENGINE HEATER USE DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A diagnostic system includes a temperature derivative module and a heater use module. The temperature derivative module determines a derivative of a temperature of one of a fluid of an engine of a vehicle and a component of the engine measured by a temperature sensor after a vehicle startup event. The heater use module selectively indicates that an engine heater was used before the vehicle startup event based on the derivative. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011926 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE TREAD DEPTH OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TIRE - A device and a method for measuring the tread depth of a motor vehicle tire. The device includes at least one sensor element which is configured to acquire data on a change of the deformation characteristics of the motor vehicle tire in the area of the tire contact area and can be fixed in the area of the inner side of the motor vehicle tire opposite the tread; and a control and evaluation unit for evaluating and processing the acquired data. The unit is data-connected to the at least one sensor element. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011927 | METHOD OF DETERMINING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION PARAMETERS - A method for assigning a wettability or related parameter to a subvolume of formation located between two or more boreholes is described with the method including the steps of obtaining measurements of the resistivity at the subvolume, obtaining further parameters determining a relation between resistivity and saturation from logging measurements along the two or more boreholes, obtaining geological measurement defining geological or rock-type boundaries within the formation between the two or more boreholes, selecting the subvolume such that it is not intersected by the geological or rock-type boundaries; transforming the resistivity measurements into the saturation at the subvolume; and—using the saturation and/or the further parameters to determine the wettability or related parameter for the subvolume. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011928 | FLUID FLOW SENSOR - A bi-directional fluid flow sensor is disclosed. The sensor comprises a turbine configured to rotate along an axis as a result of fluid flowing past the turbine substantially in the direction of the axis; a magnet mounted to the turbine and configured to rotate with the turbine; and a magnetic flux angle sensor provided adjacent to the turbine and configured to detect the relative flux angle of the magnet as it rotates. The bi-directional fluid flow sensor is sensitive and robust and may be used in a downhole well for example. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011929 | Plastic Water Meter with Metal Threads - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to flow meters and more particularly to improved plastic water flow meters for commercial or residential use. In various embodiments, a plastic water meter is provided that may include metal threads for connecting the water meter to a water system. In particular, the plastic water meter may include at least one spud that is shaped to receive and engage a plastic spud insert, in which the plastic spud insert may include a metal ring with a threaded outer surface. The plastic spud insert may include an annular lip portion extending outwardly to discourage removal of the metal ring when the spud insert is engaged with the water meter. Furthermore, the plastic spud insert and the inner surface of the metal ring may have complementary circumferential profiles to discourage relative rotation between the metal ring and the spud insert. | 2012-01-19 |
20120011930 | Water Temperature Profile Measurement Apparatus - A probe for measurement of water temperature profiles is disclosed herein. In various aspects, the probe may include an electronic assembly and a housing over-molded upon at least portions of the electronic assembly to sealingly enclose the portions of the electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may include a pressure sensor to measure a pressure value indicative of a water depth, and a temperature sensor to measure a water temperature value indicative of a water temperature, a communication interface. Methods of manufacture of the probe are also disclosed herein. | 2012-01-19 |