03rd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100011676 | Convertible Building - A building comprising (a) a rectangular central structure having a horizontal roof section, a floor section and at least one support for the roof section, (b) two roof extensions each pivotally attached on either side of the roof section with an offset hinge such that each can pivot from a first, horizontal position to a second, vertical position, wherein in the first position the two roof extensions are offset vertically relative to the roof section, and (c) two floor extensions each pivotally attached on either side of the floor section such that each can pivot from a first, horizontal position to a second, vertical position, wherein during transport or storage of the building, the two roof extensions and two floor extensions are each located in the second, vertical position, the floor extensions being located interior to the roof extensions. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011677 | INDUSTRIALIZED CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Problems faced in the residential construction industry include the shortage of skilled manpower which gives rise to problems such as the inconsistencies in construction quality, time delay and cost overrun. This is because most construction work uses on-site wet concreting systems requiring expertise in numerous construction techniques and tasks. Since the progress of most tasks using these construction techniques depends on the progress of another task, most construction projects are difficult to manage. This results in an inefficient construction system that hinders provision of low-cost mass housing. Described according to an embodiment of the invention is an industrialized construction system comprising a roof support structure and a roof frame coupled to and supported by the roof support structure. The construction system further comprises a plurality of wall frames extending from a base. The roof support structure is adapted for being supported by the plurality of wall frames. The roof support structure structurally interposes the roof frame and at least one of the plurality of wall frames for directing weight of the roof flame to substantially along the plane of each of the plurality of walls. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011678 | DOUBLE ANCHOR AND LIFTING SHACKLE FOR CONCRETE SLABS - A lifting mechanism for a concrete structure is provided through means of a void former and anchor assembly which it cast in place to provide an accurate recess in the structure having two or more spaced divergent anchors therein. The anchors define annularly aligned apertures within the recess. A lifting shackle of an arcuate configuration complimental with that of the recess is received within the recess and carries an arcuate locking bolt extendable through the aligned apertures. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011679 | Multi-purpose tray for inclined or level surfaces - A tray assembly may be used in combination with inclined, stepped, level or variable level support surfacing. The tray assembly may be used in tandem with identical embodiments of the tray assembly for forming larger, linked tray assemblages. The tray assembly may comprise a plurality of legs, which are stowable in a primary tray structure when not being used to elevate the tray structure above a support surface. When used to elevate the primary tray structure above variable level support surfacing, the legs may each be adjusted relative to the primary tray structure for properly maintaining a horizontal tray configuration relative to the support surfacing. The tray support legs are removably receivable in the tray-receiving slots for stowage, and are removably receivable in leg-receiving apertures for supporting the primary tray structure in horizontal spaced relation relative to a support surface. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011680 | Aseismatic reinforcing structure of double flooring and aseismatic reinforcing method of double flooring - An aseismatic reinforcing structure of a double flooring and an aseismatic reinforcing method of the double flooring, in which by providing iron pillars for the double flooring in which a space is formed between a floor slab of a building and a floor portion supported to leg bodies arranged on the floor slab, a natural frequency of the floor portion is raised, and an amplification of a shake of a free-access panel constructing a floor surface that is caused by a resonance is prevented or suppressed, thereby improving aseismatic performance. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011681 | Shock Absorber - A shock absorber utilizes an internal passage design and cooperates with at least one flow-restricting member and elastic member to change the flow speed and displacement during the extension and retraction of the shock absorber, so as to make the extending and retracting speeds of the shock absorber different for buffering the shake wave to the house, thus reducing the force shaking the house in the earthquake. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011682 | SEAMLESS DECK-SEALING SURROUND FOR SKYLIGHTS AND ROOF WINDOWS - A seamless surround for a rectangular skylight assembly is provided. Each side of the rectangular surround is characterized as having an obtuse-angled profile having an angle of between greater than 90 degrees and about 100 degrees, the profile including a vertically extending surface and a downwardly sloping surface. The vertically extending surfaces abut curb members attached to the skylight assembly and include apertures therethrough for receipt of a joining element. The downwardly sloping surfaces abut a building rooftop and further include apertures therethrough for receipt of a joining element. The roof-abutting side of the downwardly sloping surfaces includes a barrier material attached thereto. The barrier material may be any suitable air and water barrier, such as a polyurethane foam or a thermoplastic elastomer. A method of installing a skylight having the seamless surround is also provided. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011683 | DECK-MOUNTED SKYLIGHT HAVING UNITARY CLADDING COMPONENT - Provided herein is a unitary U-shaped cladding component that surrounds three sides of a deck-mounted skylight frame. In one embodiment, the frame includes a pair of longitudinal members, each of which has a locking mechanism (such as a bendable tab or rotatable latch) on its exterior side near one end. The locking mechanism engages a corresponding lock-receiving slot of the side panels of the cladding component. In another embodiment, the cladding component includes a locking mechanism (such as a bendable tab) on the exterior surface of each end. The locking mechanisms engage corresponding apertures in a head flashing member. Skylight including these cladding components are also provided, as are methods of installing such cladding components. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011684 | Window Framing System for Sliding Windows - A number of elongated and preferably extruded periphery pieces are described that have essentially the same shape in cross-section. Each piece has a first channel behind a second channel. The first half of the window may slide in the first channel, and the second channel is to receive a second half of the window which may be fixed. A number of elongated and preferably extruded glazing frame pieces are used each having a glazing channel on one side and a section on an opposite side to be fitted into one of the periphery pieces. The glazing frame pieces also have essentially the same shape in cross-section. A number of glazing stop pieces, each of which is to be secured to a respective one of the glazing frame pieces, are provided. These glazing stop pieces also have essentially the same shape in cross-section. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011685 | SEALANT ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - Sealant assemblies and methods are provided for sealing an interface between a surface and a projection extending from the surface. The sealant assembly includes a flexible member circumscribing an area to form a sealant pocket and a filling sealant at least partially filling the sealant pocket. The filling sealant and the flexible member comprise substantially the same material. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011686 | Metal "log" buildings with rigid insulation - Hollow metal “logs” each extending usually horizontally are arranged in adjacent, parallel, spaced-apart relation to form, or be part of, a wall or roof. Rigid insulating members are inserted between the logs. Each insulating member is shaped to fit around a log on either side of the insulating member. Each insulating member has a pair of outer faces respectively on either side of the wall or roof and lying substantially in respective planes parallel to the axes of the logs. The insulating members abut one another and collectively surround the logs and insulate the wall or roof. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011687 | CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A connector device is provided for a curtain wall system of the type having structural members secured to the building framing to define frames to support glazing panels. The glazing panels each have a sash by which they are secured to the frames of structural members to form an outer wall portion of a building. The curtain wall system has connector devices securing one of the glazing panels to the frames of structural members. The connector device comprises a keeper secured to a frame, and a latch mechanism secured opposite the keeper on the sash. The latch mechanism has a latch bolt automatically displaceable to a locking position upon contact with the keeper. The keeper and the latch mechanism cooperate in the locking position to lock the glazing panel to the frame in a secured position. A method for installing the connector device is also provided. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011688 | MORTARLESS FACADE SYSTEM - A method of constructing a building façade comprising, casting at least one plate member; coupling at least one load member to the plate member; aligning a first façade assembly levelly prior to attachment to the substrate; aligning a second and third façade assembly horizontally adjacent and vertically adjacent the first façade assembly, respectively, by interface with the first façade assembly, and repeating the steps of aligning additional façade assemblies to form a facade. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011689 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A REFLECTIVE INSULATION LAYER - A reflective insulation layer is provided for a structure. The structure includes a wall and spaced-apart strips which extend along the wall from a top portion of the wall to a bottom portion of the wall. The reflective insulation layer includes a low emittance layer having first perforations, and a synthetic polymer layer having second perforations. Additionally, the reflective insulation layer includes an expander spaced between the low emittance layer and the synthetic polymer layer. The expander couples the low emittance layer to the synthetic polymer layer to form a first air space between the low emittance layer and the synthetic polymer layer. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011690 | ROOF AND WALL COVERING WITH IMPROVED CORNER CONSTRUCTION - A plastic molded wall covering that includes a plurality of one piece plastic molded corner moldings mounted in a vertically stacked array. The corner moldings each have a pair of front panels disposed at an angle to each other and formed with simulated building elements, such as hand laid stone. The corner moldings have respective upper and lower interlock devices and internal support and reinforcing walls extending rearwardly of the front panels in interconnecting relation to the interlock devices. The internal support and reinforcing walls have a curved serpentine configuration with a curved junction line with the respective front panels such that any plastic molded sink mark exposed on a front side of the front panels from the integrally formed internal walls similarly is undulating so as to blend into the simulated building elements and not detract from its natural appearance. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011691 | Roof system and method of fabrication and installation - In a roof system having exceptional insulating value, high density polyurethane foam or extruded polystyrene is used to form molded panels of predetermined size, shape and ornamental configuration. A non-skid primer coat is applied to the top surfaces and sides of the panels at the time of manufacture. A fabric layer or polyester mesh may be embedded in the bottom of the molded foam panels to enhance adhesion characteristics. During installation, the panels are set in a layer of low rise foam adhesive that is applied to the underlying roof deck or other surface (e.g., plywood, concrete, roofing felts, or spray foam), thereby avoiding the use of penetrating fasteners while enhancing wind uplift resistance. The panels may include interlocking structure for side-by-side and/or overlapping installation. Edges of the foam panels that need to be cut for fitting at valleys, hips, ridges, etc. are repaired in the field using factory supplied fabric and coating. After complete installation of the panels, a final topcoat composition such as, but not limited to, acrylic epoxy, silicon, or polyurea is applied to seal the roof system and provide a select roof color and desired grade. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011692 | SHEAR WALL CONSTRUCTION - A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011693 | SHEAR PLATE - A shear plate for application to the outer end portion of a ferrule to be cast into a concrete component such as a wall panel, the shear plate having an outer portion engageable with the ferrule and, beyond the outer portion, a portion shaped to incline away from the adjacent surface of the concrete component to which the outer end of the ferrule is to be exposed. The shear plate enables the ferrule to be situated close to an edge of the component in a situation in which it will be subjected to shear loading in a direction towards that edge. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011694 | Pultrusion Method and Related Article - A method of forming a reinforced composite structure comprises providing a plurality of fiberglass rovings to a resin applicator. The plastic applicator has an inlet, an outlet, and a plastic applicator cavity such that the rovings enter the plastic applicator through the inlet and exit through the outlet. The inlet and outlet are relatively positioned to spread out the rovings. Resin-containing rovings are directed between a first fiberglass matt and a second fiberglass matt and then cured. A joint that connects two frame members formed by the method of the invention is provided. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011695 | Composite Panel Assembly - A composite panel assembly includes: a first composite panel having first and second contact surfaces, and including upper and lower protective layers, and a first core; and a second composite panel having third and fourth contact surfaces, and including upper and lower protective layers, and a second core. The first contact surface of the first composite panel is disposed above and abuts against the third contact surface of the second composite panel, and the second contact surface of the first composite panel is disposed below and abuts against the fourth contact surface of the second composite panel. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011696 | Engagement bushing for cover panels with support core - In an engagement bushing installation for the connection of a lightweight construction panel including spaced first and second cover plates with a support layer disposed therebetween to another structure by a mounting element extending through a passage in the construction panel, the passage includes a first section which extends through the first cover plate and the support layer and a second section of smaller diameter extending through the second cover plate for accommodating the mounting element, an expansion sleeve is disposed in the first section so as to abut the second cover plate and the part of the expansion sleeve disposed in the first cover plate is radially expandable so that it can be expanded into radial engagement with the first cover plate while it is axially engaged with the second cover plate when the lightweight construction panel is engaged by the mounting element with the other structure. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011697 | Plantation Hurricane Tie - Plantation hurricane tie connection that connects exterior roof rafters in “plantation” style houses to the exterior of the supporting wall using fasteners to attach the connector to the sides of the exterior roof rafters to the wall sheathing. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011698 | MONOPOUR FORM - A monopour foundation form has flexible sheet form element ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011699 | Insulated component wall finishing system - An insulated wall finishing system consisting of several components all of which have a central core made of rigid foam core material such as EPS foam. One or both sides of the central core are laminated with a gypsum product, formica, wood or wood by-products. The components consist of a straight wall panel, a corner column and Partition “T”, when combined and interconnected allows the installer to construct a perimeter wall and interior walls. Each wall panel further contains a plurality of right-angled metal supports oriented vertically within the panel, which allow for more rigidity and also offer a point of attachment for heavy objects such as pictures, cabinets, televisions and similar object. Each wall panel further contains a plurality of vertical holes or chases oriented vertically within the panel to allow for the routing of plumbing, electrical and audio visual utilities within the panel. A method to use the wall panel system, Corner Columns and Partition “T” to assemble and construct perimeter and interior walls. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011700 | CLADDING SYSTEM | 2010-01-21 |
20100011701 | Automated foam panel apparatus, blade, and associated method - An apparatus and associated method for constructing prefabricated foam panels is provided. While making a longitudinal pass over a foam block, the apparatus flattens the foam block, cuts longitudinal kerfs in the foam block, and draws metal studs into the kerfs. The apparatus comprises a unique, heated blade having a shape similar to the cross section of a metal stud. The blade kerfs foam blocks, including blocks made of recycled or low-grade foam. The associated method includes kerfing the foam blocks by passing the blade through the foam blocks and drawing metal studs into the kerfs. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011702 | OPAQUE FIBER REINFORCEMENT OF COMPOSITES - A composite material includes a polymeric matrix, at least one transparent region including a plurality of optically clear elements provided in the polymeric matrix and at least one opaque region including a plurality of opaque reinforcing elements provided in the polymeric matrix generally adjacent to the at least one transparent region. A structural window and a method for reinforcing a composite material are also disclosed. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011703 | INSULATING GLASS UNIT - The invention relates to an insulating glass unit composed of at least two outer panes and of an edge connector which comprises a spacer profile. With the aim of reducing a relative displacement between the two outer panes under loading, it is proposed according to the invention that the spacer profile has two opposed contact faces which are connected in a shear-resistant manner to the outer panes via an adhesive layer, wherein the spacer profile additionally has at least one articulated region which is designed in such a way that the two contact faces can be rotated at least partially in order thereby to reduce stresses in the adhesive layer. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011704 | Metal stud for a wall or roof system - A metal stud for use in a metal building wherein the studs are secured to horizontally extending and vertically spaced-apart girts which are either C-shaped or Z-shaped. A metal stud is generally C-shaped and includes a base wall portion and opposite side wall portions with upper and lower ends. The lower ends of the side wall portions each have slot formed therein wherein which are adapted to receive a wall portion and flange of a girt. The upper end of the stud has a tab which extends upwardly therefrom to enable the tab to be secured to a girt. The stud may also be used in the roof system of the building. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011705 | Column segment - A column segment comprising a body having at least one external channel, an upper protrusion extending from a top side of the body, and a lower protrusion extending from a bottom side of the body, wherein the at least one external channel further comprises an outer angled wall arranged to receive a securing means and direct said securing means through the at least one external channel, wherein the upper protrusion includes a domed portion and a plurality of locating slots, wherein the lower protrusion includes a domed recess and a plurality of projections, and wherein a first column segment is stackable with a second column segment by the domed portion and the locating slots of the first column segment matingly engaging with the domed recess and the projections of the second column segment. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011706 | Ice Storage and Bagging System - An ice storage and bagging system for automatically bagging ice and dispensing the bagged ice to a customer. The ice storage and bagging system generally includes a storage bin to store a plurality of ice cubes, an ice dispensing machine to transfer the plurality of ice cubes from the storage bin and a bagging system to receive the plurality of ice cubes from the ice dispensing machine to within a bag, wherein the bag is filled with a predetermined amount of the ice cubes. A delivery system transfers the filled bag of ice cubes from the bagging system to a customer and a purchasing system activates the ice dispensing machine to fill the bag with the plurality of ice cubes to be delivered to the customer in an automated manner. The ice may also be formed via a forming machine prior to being stored within the storage bin to completely automate the present invention. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011707 | PACKAGING BAG - A method of manufacturing a packaging bag includes steps of: preparing a sheet of rectangular film material; forming a bag body from the sheet of the rectangular film material; preparing a shaping member; preparing and attaching a fastener; forming a vertical sealing portion; forming the bottom surface portion so as to include a lower end seal portion; a triangular folded portion; and a flat surface folding portion; and forming the lower sealing portion so as to include a central sealing portion; and a side sealing portion. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011708 | COATED POLYAMIDE FILM FOR BAGGING PRODUCTS WITH EXTENDED SHELF LIFE - The present invention relates to a single-layer polymer film, intended to be used for packaging articles having an extended shelf life, said film being composed of a cast polyamide sheet, covered, on one of its faces, with a heat-sealable coating, comprising polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and/or polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), so that said film has an average permeability between 35 g/m | 2010-01-21 |
20100011709 | Packaging Machine - Machine for packaging products having parallelepiped shape, comprising a translating organ ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011710 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A MEDIUM-FILLED PACKING - There is disclosed a method and an apparatus for making a medium-filled packing of two superposed heat-sealable elongated webs of plastic film ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011711 | Variable Tension Gusseting System - A vertical stand-up pouch, flat bottom bag, or flexible package, and method for manufacturing same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form and fill packaging machines. The invention involves producing a vertical stand-up pouch or flat bottom bag from a single sheet of packaging film by forming one or two vertical creases along opposing sides of the packaging film tube prior to forming a transverse seal on the tube. The vertical crease is formed using a pivoting tucker mechanism positioned outside the packaging film tube and between two forming plates positioned inside the packaging film tube. A novel method is also disclosed for adjusting the orientation of labeling on the packaging film, which results in the production of innovative packages. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011712 | BEVERAGE BOTTLING OR CONTAINER FILLING PLANT HAVING A BEVERAGE BOTTLE OR CONTAINER HANDLING MACHINE AND A METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A beverage bottling or container filling plant having a beverage bottle or container handling machine and a method of operation thereof. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011713 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEALING CONTAINER - This invention is a device and method to seal covers on containers such as food containers. But it can be used to seal containers for other products also. Its design allows its configuration for use on containers and covers of different sizes and shapes. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011714 | PACKAGE FOR MEDICAMENT - A package for a medicament, the package comprising a sleeve and a slide, the slide having a medicament region for containing medicament,
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20100011715 | TABLET FILLING DEVICE - A device for filling tablets into tablet carriers, e.g., blisters, comprises a tablet storage container for intermediately storing a multiplicity of tablets which lie loosely next to one another and above one another and at least one displaceable load receiving means for removing a single tablet from the tablet storage container and transferring the received tablet to the tablet carrier. The load receiving means thereby removes the tablet from above from the tablet storage container. The load receiving means is designed for performing scanning movements above the tablet storage container, where the scanning movements proceed under the control of either predetermined curves or of a sensor for detecting tablets. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011716 | CLOSURE DEVICE FOR PACKAGE UNDER RELATIVE VACUUM - The present invention relates to a closure device for a package comprising a first panel ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011717 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WOOD MULCH BALES - The present subject matter provides methods and apparatus for packaging wood mulch. Examples include a wood mulch bale produced using a method comprising compressing wood mulch at a pressure of between 12,000 pounds and 60,000 pounds to form a volume of compressed wood mulch and disposing a band about the compressed volume of wood mulch, wherein the compressed volume of wood mulch is between about 3000 cubic inches and about 5400 cubic inches. Other variations are provided herein. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011718 | PACKAGING MACHINE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE PNEUMATIC/HYDRAULIC DRIVE - The invention relates to a packaging machine, wherein at least one tool can be displaced to a lowered or to a lifted position by means of a lifting system, the lifting station being driven by at least one adjustable pneumatic/hydraulic drive. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011719 | Riding saddle with gullet plate, and gullet plate - The invention concerns a riding saddle ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011720 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR FILTERING AIR - A filter media for use in an inlet air filtration system includes a woven glass material and an amount of carbon impregnated within the woven glass material. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011721 | AIR FILTER FOR A COMBUSTION MACHINE - An air filter for a combustion machine including a housing with a flow passage and a filter insert, wherein said filter insert subdivides the flow passage into an intake flow passage with an air inlet opening and into a discharge flow passage with an air outlet opening, wherein the filter insert has an air inlet surface which extends at least region-wise over the length of the filter insert along the air flow direction, wherein said filter insert has at least two successive filter elements, wherein the outside diameter or diameters of said filter elements, is or are different. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011722 | RESIDENCE CHAMBER FOR PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION - A residence chamber for use in treating products of combustion is disclosed. The chamber comprises a first chamber, having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and a baffle. The baffle is located in the first chamber part and is arranged so as to cause gas entering the chamber through the inlet to travel initially in a first helical path and subsequently in a second helical path. The second helical path is in a second opposed axial direction and is inside the first helical path. The gas is arranged to exit the first chamber part through the outlet. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011723 | CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR - The invention relates to a centrifugal separator for cleaning of gas from solid or liquid particles suspended therein which are of greater density than the gas. A main object of the present invention is to accomplish a centrifugal separator which does not have said inactive regions and thereby achieves efficient separation of particulate contaminants from a gas. This object is achieved by the centrifugal separator initially defined, which is characterised in that the interspaces between the separation discs at least at their radially outer parts are substantially open for flow of the gas in the circumferential direction and that mutually adjacent separation discs are arranged at mutual spacing such that rotation of the rotor causes a pumping action in the interspaces, which pumping action drives the gas from the gas inlet, through the interspaces between the separation discs and out via the gas outlet. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011724 | VESSEL FOR RECEIVING A FLUID INCLUDING A DEMISTER - One exemplary embodiment can be a vessel for receiving a fluid. The vessel may include a shell and a demister including at least one section positioned proximate to the shell. Each section can have a first surface for primarily receiving the fluid and orientated, independently, about 5-about 85° with respect to horizontal. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011725 | REINFORCED FILTER ELEMENT - The present invention provides one or more reinforcing members configured to act together with the adhesive bonding between filter media layers to further resist axial deformation forces such as induced by fluid flowing through the filter and thereby acting to retain the structural form and integrity of the filter element. Also disclosed is a method of reinforcing layers of a multilayer axial filter element against displacement of the layers. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011726 | CERAMIC HONEYCOMB FILTER AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD - A ceramic honeycomb filter comprising a honeycomb structure having large numbers of flow paths partitioned by porous cell walls, and plugs alternately formed in the flow paths on the exhaust-gas-inlet and outlet sides, the area ratio of pores opening at the cell wall surfaces being 20% or more, porous, cross-linked structures being formed by heat-resistant particles introduced together with a gas into penetrating holes constituted by communicating pores in the cell walls, such that they clog the penetrating holes, and the cross-linked structures being formed more on the exhaust-gas-outlet side of the ceramic honeycomb filter than on the exhaust-gas-inlet side. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011727 | Drive Arrangement For An Agricultural Machine - A drive arrangement for an agricultural machine, especially a field chopper, has a motor driven gearbox ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011728 | Extendable header for harvesting machine - A header for a harvesting machine having a frame, a cutterbar mounted on the frame operable to cut standing crop, the cutterbar being adjustable relative to the frame in a fore-and-aft direction, and a reel rotatably supported between a pair of reel arms pivotally mounted on the frame and operable to sweep crop material towards and over the cutterbar, a hydraulic cylinder extending between each reel arm and a corresponding side wall of said header frame to effect a generally vertical movement of said reel, comprising an interlock mechanism operably interconnecting the cutterbar and the hydraulic cylinder at each side of the header for adjusting the vertical position of the reel in response to a fore-and-aft movement of the cutterbar to maintain substantially constant the spacing and avoiding interference between the reel and the cutterbar. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011729 | CENTER CONVEYOR FRONT COUPLER FOR A DRAPER CUTTING PLATFORM - A draper cutting platform for use with an agricultural harvester includes a pair of side platform sections, with each side platform section including a side belt. A center platform section is disposed in an area between the side platform sections. The center platform section includes at least one alignment device and at least one latch. A center conveyor assembly is removably attached to the center platform section, and carries a center belt. The center conveyor assembly includes at least one mating alignment device and at least one mating latch. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011730 | Agricultural harvesting machine - An agricultural harvesting machine, in particular a self-propelled forage harvester, has a body which includes frame parts and parts of the outer shell, a chassis having at least two drive axles which form the ground drive, and various working units and drive units, and the harvesting machine is separatable into at least one front module and one rear module which are displaceable relative to one another. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011731 | Guides for an extendable harvesting header - An header of the extendable type comprises a main frame and an extendable cutterbar table, which is mounted to the main frame by means of telescopic assemblies comprising an inner member mounted for sliding movement inside an outer member. One of the inner and outer members has longitudinal, inclined side walls that are engaged by inclined slide surfaces of guide means connected to a wall of the other of said outer and inner members, opposite said inclined side wall. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011732 | Mower Suspension System and Method - The mower front independent suspension assembly in some embodiments of the present invention includes a first suspension arm connected to the front of the lawn mower frame and a second suspension arm connected to the side of the lawn mower frame. In some embodiments, the first suspension arm is connected to the front of the frame at or near the longitudinal center of the frame, while the second suspension arm is connected to the side of the frame a distance from the front of the frame. Also, in some embodiments the cutter deck of the lawn mower is connected to the front independent suspension assemblies for movement therewith. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011733 | Riding Mower - A mid-mount riding rotary mower is disclosed. The mower has a two-piece frame. The frame includes a front section that is pivotally connected to a rear section. The mower deck is carried beneath the mower between the front and rear wheels. The mower deck is attached to the front frame and follows the movement of the front wheels. The front frame includes swing arms that carry the front wheels into a range of spread positions wherein said wheels are clamped for different operating conditions, and a released position wherein the mower deck can be removed from underneath the mower. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011734 | HARVESTING MACHINE - A harvesting device for harvesting cotton or similar crop plants comprising: a housing mountable on a vehicle or a cart and adapted to be advanced along a row of the plants and provided with a gap through which each plant may pass through as the housing is advanced; two substantially parallel elongated revolvable bar assemblies placed in housing, each consisting of at least one spiral bar rotatable about a first axis, the first axis revolvable about a second axis, whereby when the device is advanced along a row of plants and the revolvable bar assemblies are rotated the spiral bars impart a plant as it passes through the gap in the housing a series of lashes that cause separation of cotton bolls from the plant and their conveying and collection. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011735 | DEFOLIATION DEVICE FOR BURIED PRODUCTS - Device for defoliating buried products such as beets, comprises a rotor having, on part or all of its length, tools suitable for removing the leaves in particular by a rotation of the rotor. Each tool comprises at least one endless belt having arrangements for applying a striking force at the top of the product to cause the simultaneous cutting of the leaves in combination with a limited angular movement of the belt(s) at the time of the strike. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011736 | Agricultural Machine, Especially A Field Chopper - An agricultural machine, especially a field chopper, has a carrier vehicle ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011737 | Component For Shortening Chains - In a component for shortening a chain ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011738 | HEAT PIPE FOR REMOVING THERMAL ENERGY FROM EXHAUST GAS - Disclosed is a turbomachine including at least one exhaust pathway along which exhaust is directed and released, and at least one exhaust processor capable of removing regulated substances from the exhaust. A plurality of heat pipes are disposed at least partially in the exhaust pathway upstream of the at least one exhaust processor. The plurality of heat pipes are capable of transferring thermal energy from the exhaust to the plurality of heat pipes thus reducing a temperature of the exhaust to increase effectiveness of the at least one exhaust processor. A method for releasing turbomachine exhaust includes urging turbomachine exhaust along at least one exhaust pathway and flowing the exhaust past a plurality of heat pipes. Thermal energy is transferred from the exhaust to the plurality of heat pipes thus reducing a temperature of the exhaust. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011739 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRAWING OFF AND RECIRCULATING A COOLING STREAM - A device and method for drawing off and recirculating cooling streams, specifically for drawing off and recirculating a cooling stream of fuel for cooling at least one aircraft engine accessory, is disclosed. The device having a tubular jacket part defining a flow cross-section through which a primary stream, specifically a fuel stream, flows by way of an extraction pipe which is positioned approximately in the center of the flow cross-section, or jacket part, in order to draw off a cooling stream from the primary stream, by way of a hollow strut extending in the radial direction to divert this cooling stream from the device with the aid of the extraction pipe and to supply it to at least one accessory to be cooled, and by way of a return opening to recirculate the cooling stream directed through the accessory for cooling purposes to the primary stream. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011740 | TURBOFAN ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL | 2010-01-21 |
20100011741 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH DUAL FANS DRIVEN ABOUT A CENTRAL CORE AXIS - A gas turbine engine includes a compressor section, a combustor section and a turbine section, all arranged about a central axis. A turbine rotor drives a driveshaft for rotation on the central axis. The driveshaft in turn drives at least two fan rotors on axes parallel to, but spaced from, the central axis. The fan rotors each deliver a portion of the air they move into a central inlet for delivering the air to the compressor section. In addition, the majority of the air moved by the plurality of fan rotors passes between a cowl and an outer periphery of a housing for the central core of the engine. This bypass air provides propulsion as is known in the turbojet art. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011742 | Rocket Motor Containing Multiple Pellet Cells - A rocket motor may include a case, a plurality of pellet cells disposed within the case, an igniter disposed to ignite at least one of the pellet cells, and a nozzle coupled to the case. Each pellet cell may contain a corresponding plurality of propellant pellets. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011743 | REGENERATION APPARATUS - A regeneration apparatus for a particulate filter of an exhaust gas system is provided which includes an exhaust gas duct and a catalyst which is integrated into the exhaust gas duct upstream of the particle filter. The exhaust gas system or the combustion engine includes an injection apparatus which is in communication with a fuel reservoir and is able to input fuel, in particular fuel containing hydrocarbons, into the exhaust gas flow. The regeneration apparatus includes a burner and at least one switching device. The burner is able to heat the catalyst to a reaction temperature at which an exothermic reaction of the fuel takes place. The switching device is able to activate and deactivate the burner and/or the injection apparatus selectively in dependence on an operating state of the exhaust gas system. An exhaust gas system for a combustion engine and a method for the regeneration of a particulate filter of an exhaust gas system are also provided. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011744 | Method And Device For The Diagnosis Of The Effectiveness Of A Catalytic Converter - In a method and a device for the diagnosis of the effectiveness of a catalytic converter in the exhaust gas line when using a very late afterinjection or secondary injection, in order to provide a sensitive and yet robust diagnostic method while saving costs for additional exhaust gas temperature sensors and with fuel consumption increased only to a minimum extent, the diagnostic method delivering reliable results with only little delay, and a corresponding device which can also easily be used in various concepts for internal combustion engines, an increased compressor output, caused in the course of the test injection, of an exhaust gas turbocharger used downstream of the catalytic converter produce a higher charge pressure or a marked increase in the air mass flow (mL) such that the effectiveness of the catalytic converter is determined from a change in the intake air quantity of the internal combustion engine. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011745 | Vehicle Diesel Engine and Control Method of the Same - A diesel engine includes: a PM filter provided in its exhaust passage; a fuel injection valve for performing post fuel injection in a cylinder of an engine body in addition to primary fuel injection, in order to supply fuel to the PM filter, to maintain its purification performance; an oil level sensor for detecting a degree of dilution of engine oil; and a first indicator lamp that is turned on to indicate that the engine oil needs to be changed when the degree of dilution of engine oil detected by the oil level sensor is equal to or greater than an allowable level. The vehicle diesel engine overrides the prohibition of the post fuel injection until a distance traveled by the vehicle after the indicator lamp is turned on reaches a predetermined distance. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011746 | HYDROCARBON RETAINING AND PURGING SYSTEM - Methods and systems are provided for reducing hydrocarbon emissions from an engine having a hydrocarbon retaining system. One example method comprises flowing exhaust gas over a hydrocarbon trap, the trap having a plurality of layers with different porosity and/or a different adsorptive affinity to hydrocarbon chains, and flowing hydrocarbons from a fuel tank over the hydrocarbon trap. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011747 | METHOD FOR MODIFYING AIR PROVIDED FOR REGENERATION - A method for regenerating a filtering device is disclosed. The method may include creating a flow of exhaust with a power source and providing air to a combustion device configured to heat the flow of exhaust. The method may also include determining if a parameter is above a threshold. The parameter may be indicative of an amount of air provided to the combustion device. The method may further include modifying an operating condition of the power source if the parameter is above the threshold, where modifying the operating condition affects the parameter. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011748 | PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - The particulate filter regeneration apparatus includes a driving function for driving an exhaust pipe injector to inject fuel into an exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine by energizing an actuator of the exhaust pipe injector in order to regenerate a particulate filter provided in the exhaust pipe for collecting particulate matter contained in exhaust gas of the engine, a shutoff function for shutting off fuel supply to the exhaust pipe injector, and a diagnosis function of performing a diagnostic process in which the fuel shutoff function is caused to shut off fuel supply to the exhaust pipe injector, and the driving function is caused to energize the actuator in a state of fuel supply to the exhaust pipe injector being shut off by the shutoff function in order to make a determination whether the actuator is energized normally by the driving function. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011749 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFYING APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An object of the present invention is to provide an exhaust gas purifying apparatus for an internal combustion engine which can successfully achieve a good balance between reduction of exhaust emission and removal of particulate matter PM. An upstream side three-way catalyst | 2010-01-21 |
20100011750 | EXHAUST EMISSION PURIFICATION METHOD AND EXHAUST EMISSION PURIFICATION SYSTEM - In an exhaust emission purification method and an exhaust emission purification system where forced regeneration start timing of a DPF for purifying the PM (particulate matters) in exhaust gas is judged based on the comparison of a differential pressure across the DPF with a predetermined differential pressure threshold across the DPF, a differential pressure threshold (ΔPs) across the DPF is set by multiplying a reference differential pressure threshold (ΔPs | 2010-01-21 |
20100011751 | EXHAUST GAS SYSTEM - An exhaust gas system for combustion engines is provided having at least one exhaust gas duct, in particular an exhaust pipe, and having an exhaust gas treatment device such as an oxidation catalyst, an SCR catalyst or a diesel particulate filter downstream of the exhaust gas duct, wherein, to improve the efficiency of downstream gas treatment devices, at least one secondary flow duct, in particular a secondary flow pipe, is provided in the exhaust gas duct with a cross-section reduced with respect to the exhaust gas duct which imparts coerced guidance of some of the exhaust gas flow differing from the actual exhaust gas flow. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011752 | EXHAUST MUFFLER COMPRISING A CATALYTIC CONVERTER - A catalytic muffler for an internal combustion engine of a portable working tool, e.g. a chain saw or a trimmer, having a housing designed to be directly attached to an exhaust port of an engine. The housing further includes a front chamber and a rear chamber divided from each other by an intermediate baffle. The housing further having an inner housing having a first open end constituting the exhaust gas inlet located in the rear chamber. The inner housing includes a catalyst body through which essentially all exhaust gas flows when in use. A second open end of the inner housing is arranged in one of said front and rear chambers and the exhaust gas outlet of the muffler is arranged in the other chamber such that treated gas in use flows through at least one aperture in the intermediate baffle from one chamber to the other. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011753 | ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAVING A THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND A HEAT PIPE - Systems and methods for converting engine heat energy to electricity using a thermoelectric conversion device are provided herein. One example system may include an engine heat source, a thermoelectric conversion device for converting heat into electricity, and a heat pipe having a first end and a second end and configured to transfer heat received at the first end to the second end, the first end interposed between the engine exhaust passage and the thermoelectric conversion device, the second end disposed in a heat sink. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011754 | Exhaust Gas Muffler - An exhaust gas muffler for an internal combustion engine, especially the engine of a manually-guided implement such as a power saw, a cut-off machine, or the like. The muffler has a housing having an inlet for exhaust gases and an outlet out of the housing. The housing has an outer wall over which the exhaust gases from the outlet flow. To achieve an adequate cooling of the exhaust gas muffler and the discharging exhaust gases, the exhaust gases out of the outlet draw in atmospheric air between the exhaust gases and the outer wall of the housing. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011755 | COLLECTING PART STRUCTURE OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD - A collecting part structure of an exhaust manifold, in which connecting portions of branch pipes | 2010-01-21 |
20100011756 | EXHAUST DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine wherein an exhaust pipe is connected to an exhaust outlet opening of an integral exhaust manifold-type cylinder head and a sensor having a sensing part liable to be damaged by deposition of moisture is arranged at an exhaust inlet part of the exhaust pipe. Exhaust ports of a cylinder positioned at the center are formed so that the sensing part of the sensor not contained in the extended tubular shaped surfaces of the openings of the exhaust ports of the cylinder positioned at the center to the exhaust merging portion. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011757 | Safety Device for Hydraulic Working Machine - There are provided: control valves | 2010-01-21 |
20100011758 | HST Unit - An HST unit includes a first hydraulic motor unit for operatively driving one of a pair of driving wheels; a second hydraulic motor unit for operatively driving the other one of the pair of driving wheels; a hydraulic pump unit operatively connected to a driving power source, the hydraulic pump unit configuring a traveling hydrostatic transmission in cooperation with the first and second hydraulic motor units; and an attachment frame for supporting the first hydraulic motor unit, the second hydraulic motor unit and the hydraulic pump unit, the attachment frame being attachable to a vehicle frame. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011759 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING ENERGY - The present invention relates to a device for energy conversion, comprising: a housing provided with at least one chamber and a piston which is freely movable within said chamber, wherein said piston is capable of reciprocating movement from a central position or rest position, and wherein a gap between the piston and the wall of the chamber has a dimension that decreases as the piston moves further away from said central position or rest position. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011760 | Hydraulic heat engine utilizing heat of compression and having independent control loop - A high performance modular heat engine is presented that uses a highly pressurized working gas and hydraulic fluid within a pipeline or flow circuit to produce power hydraulically. It does this by adding heat to the working gas via a control loop, isolated from the power producing working gas and hydraulic fluid, to increase its pressure and impart movement to said hydraulic fluid. The heat engine can utilizes its working gas' heat of compression to improve its performance by removing it during compression and returning it to the working gas during expansion. The engine can use momentum developed internally to convert low temperature heat into high temperature heat to boost its efficiency and performance by creating an artificial high ΔT between its heat source and heat sink. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011761 | CHARGING DEVICE WITH EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE - In a charging device for an internal combustion engine, the charging device has at least one first line for the intake of fresh air, having at least one air-gap-insulated exhaust-carrying component. This is assigned to an outlet side of the internal combustion engine. At least one regulating element for distributing an exhaust gas stream, and at least one regulating element for distributing a pre-compressed fresh air stream is provided. The air-gap insulated exhaust-carrying component has an outer chamber, through which a controllable stream of fresh air flows. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011762 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - In a V-type six cylinder engine, cylinder groups are provided in which a plurality of cylinders are arranged divided into left and right first and second banks. An intake pipe, a first exhaust pipe, and a second exhaust pipe are connected to the cylinder groups of the banks. A first upstream three-way catalyst and a first control valve are provided in one exhaust pipe while a second upstream three-way catalyst and a second control valve are provided in the other exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipes are communicated together upstream of the upstream three-way catalysts and the control valves by a communicating pipe. A third control valve that adjusts the flowrate of exhaust gas is provided in the communicating pipe. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011763 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR MULTI-STAGE TURBOCHARGERS - A control device for multi-stage turbochargers is provided that is capable of improving fuel consumption in transient and stationary states of an engine equipped with multi-stage turbochargers. A control device | 2010-01-21 |
20100011764 | THERMATICALLY OPERATED BYPASS VALVE FOR PASSIVE WARMUP CONTROL OF AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE - In order for automobile exhaust catalysts to function they must be at operational temperatures. When an engine starts from cold the vehicle, including the exhaust system and any after-treatment device located therein, is at ambient temperature. Since 60% to 80% of the total emissions emitted occur at engine cold start and idle up to 120 seconds, it is imperative that the catalyst function as fast as possible. This invention provides a passive thermatically controlled bypass valve to enable the exhaust flow to bypass the enthalpy loss incurred by driving the turbine wheel of a turbocharger, and thus more rapidly deliver heat to the catalyst or after-treatment. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011765 | TURBOCHARGER - The present invention relates to a turbocharger ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011766 | DEVICE FOR RECOVERING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM THE EXHAUST HEAT OF A COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM THE EXHAUST HEAT OF A COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - Device for recovering electrical energy from the exhaust heat of a combustion engine of a motor vehicle, with a heat exchanger, through which the exhaust gas of the combustion engine is to flow on the input side, and through which heat exchanger fluid, which in operation of the combustion engine is to be brought in the heat exchanger to a first, high temperature and/or pressure level, is to flow on the output side. The device has at least one Laval nozzle, which has an inlet and an outlet, the inlet of which is to be connected to an output-side outlet of the heat exchanger, the outlet of which is directed onto turbine blade wheels of a constant-pressure turbine, and which is dimensioned so that it loads the constant-pressure turbine with steam which has a lower second temperature and/or pressure level than the first, high temperature and/or pressure level and has a high flow velocity. The device also has an electrical generator, which has a rotor which is coupled to the constant-pressure turbine and is to be put into rotation by it, and a stator with at least one stator winding, at which electrical power is to be taken. The device also has a condensation cooler, which is set up to liquefy steam which has done work on the constant-pressure turbine. Liquid which is obtained from this steam by condensation must be fed into an output-side inlet of the first heat exchanger. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011767 | STEAM DRIVEN TURBINE DRIVE - A downhole arrangement including an outer housing, an inner housing disposed within the outer housing and defining with the outer housing a chamber, a turbine disposed within the chamber, and one or more nozzles disposed at the chamber capable of exhausting steam into the chamber. A method for moving a target fluid within a wellbore. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011768 | Pyrodielectrophoretic Heat Engine And Method Of Energy Conversion - A pyrodielectrophoretic heat engine and energy conversion method exploiting the pyrodielectrophoretic effect for effectively and efficiently converting thermal energy into work or other useful forms at any physical size or scale. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011769 | FORWARD-SECTION RESONATOR FOR HIGH FREQUENCY DYNAMIC DAMPING - A gas turbine combustor having a Helmholtz resonator in a post-swirler homogenization zone upstream of the combustor zone. Embodiments of the present invention provide Helmholtz resonators that include cavities that occupy a remainder of a post-swirler homogenization zone, which also includes at least one flow-directing structure that passes a fuel/oxidizer mixture from a main swirler assembly into a combustion zone of a combustor. Thus, an open annular region of the combustor is converted into a multi-purpose zone that includes at least one Helmholtz resonator. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011770 | Gas Turbine Premixer with Cratered Fuel Injection Sites - A premixer for a gas turbine combustor includes a swirler including a plurality of turning vanes that impart swirl velocity to airflow through the premixer, and at least one fuel injection site enabling fuel to mix with the airflow in the premixer. The fuel injection site terminates in a cratered hole. The cratered hole increases mixing efficiency and increases flashback/flameholding resistance. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011771 | COANDA INJECTION SYSTEM FOR AXIALLY STAGED LOW EMISSION COMBUSTORS - The low emission combustor includes a combustor housing defining a combustion chamber having a plurality of combustion zones. A liner sleeve is disposed in the combustion housing with a gap formed between the liner sleeve and the combustor housing. A secondary nozzle is disposed along a centerline of the combustion chamber and configured to inject a first fluid comprising air, at least one diluent, fuel, or combinations thereof to a downstream side of a first combustion zone among the plurality of combustion zones. A plurality of primary fuel nozzles is disposed proximate to an upstream side of the combustion chamber and located around the secondary nozzle and configured to inject a second fluid comprising air and fuel to an upstream side of the first combustion zone. The combustor also includes a plurality of tertiary coanda nozzles. Each tertiary coanda nozzle is coupled to a respective dilution hole. The tertiary coanda nozzles are configured to inject a third fluid comprising air, at least one other diluent, fuel, or combinations thereof to one or more remaining combustion zones among the plurality of combustion zones. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011772 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - A fuel injection system is provided for a gas turbine, comprising a mains airblast fuel injector having an annular shape, and inner and outer mains swirlers for swirling air past the mains airblast fuel injector. The inner and outer mains swirlers are concentric with the mains airblast fuel injector and are located radially inwardly and radially outwardly of the mains airblast fuel injector, respectively. The mains airblast fuel injector and the inner and outer mains swirlers are so arranged as to produce a fuel spray stream which expands from the mains airblast fuel injector and has a double flame front. The double flame front comprises flame fronts on both the radially inner and radially outer surfaces of the fuel spray stream. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011773 | COMBUSTOR LINER AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME - A combustor liner includes a liner having an upstream end and a downstream end having a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, and a plurality of cooling holes formed in the liner, the cooling holes are arranged along the longitudinal axis into a plurality of circumferentially extending rows that are variably spaced apart along the longitudinal axis. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011774 | METHOD OF REFURBISHING A SEAL LAND ON A TURBOMACHINE TRANSITION PIECE AND A REFURBISHED TRANSITION PIECE - A method of refurbishing a seal land on a transition piece of a turbomachine includes applying a wear strip to a wall surface of the seal land, and covering the wear strip with a slot protector. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011775 | Combustion apparatus - A coated turbine engine article having a first wall and a second wall, wherein the first wall has a shielding feature integral with the article and which inhibits entry of a coating material into an open passage extending between the first wall and the second wall when the coating material is directed towards the article using a line of sight process. | 2010-01-21 |