| 04th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
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| 20130019965 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE AND METHOD OF USE - A multistage, pilot-operated pressure regulator for pressure adjustment and/or back pressure relief and/or differential pressure or flow control applications comprises a diaphragm and a plurality of plates, including a throttle plate and at least one flow control plate. In at least one embodiment, the throttle plate includes a sloped upper surface for contacting the diaphragm, and a plurality of apertures residing within a plurality of concentric rows. In addition, in at least one embodiment, at least one flow control plate is positioned downstream of the throttle plate, the at least one flow control plate including a plurality of apertures residing within a plurality of concentric rows. A method of controlling the flow of fluid in a conduit is also provided. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019966 | DUAL PLATE CHECK VALVE - A check valve in which a stop pin assembly is situated so as to prevent the movement of a flapper beyond a predetermined position. In a preferred embodiment the check valve has two flappers with the stop pin assembly situated therebetween to prevent either one of them from pivoting beyond an essentially vertical position. The stop pin assembly is configured such that it can be inserted and locked in place when the check valve is inserted within a valve body that contains the check valve. The stop pin assembly can comprise three elements including a central portion and first and second end portions, although the stop pin assembly could instead comprise a single element. The stop pin assembly is inserted between two holders and in a preferred embodiment is rotatable to a locking position where it is affixed in place by fasteners. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019967 | MECHANICAL FUNCTION CONTROL OF CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A simplified continuously variable transmission system control provides a variable clamping force and a differential cylinder pressure manipulation to change sheave ratios. The system control uses two pumps. The first pump provides the variable clamping force. The second pump provides pressure changes to effect ratio changes. The clamping force can be varied based upon operator demand on an associated engine. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019968 | CONVEYING DEVICE FOR A FLUID - The invention relates to a conveying device for conveying a fluid in a conveying direction ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019969 | Subsea Pumping System With Interchangeable Pumping Units - A system can include a skid, a support structure to support the skid on a sea floor, mounts connected to the skid, an electrical connector for each of the mounts to power an electric submersible pump housed by a tubular housing, fluid connectors for each of the mounts, tubular housing fluid isolation valves for each of the mounts, at least one fluid bypass that comprises a fluid bypass isolation valve, and a subsea control module for control of the tubular housing fluid isolation valves, the fluid bypass isolation valve and electricity to each of the electrical connectors. Various other devices, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019970 | POWDER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLOUR CHANGE IN A POWDER SUPPLY SYSTEM - The invention relates to a Powder supply system for supplying powder to a powder spray device comprising a powder supply hopper; a powder fluidizing device for fluidizing powder positioned in the powder supply hopper; a powder pump for conveying powder from the powder supply hopper to the spray device. According to the invention the powder supply hopper is pivotally mounted to a support structure. The invention further relates to a method for colour change in a powder supply system. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019971 | Drummer Boy Power Generator - The power plant disclosed is an engine that derives is usefulness in the pursuit of energy generation by utilizing natural pressure differentials found in various liquids and gases, such as but not limited to water and air. It is generally a two-stroke piston cycle engine, wherein the actions of the pistons perform work, which can be utilized to generate power, pump fluids, or perform work, for example. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019972 | CIRCULATING-TYPE DISPERSING SYSTEM AND A METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention is to provide a circulating-type dispersing system ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019973 | COUPLING - A fluid coupling | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019974 | EXTENDABLE FAUCET SPOUT - A pre-rinse assembly comprising: a base and a vertically disposed riser pipe for conveying water therethrough having a proximal end and a distal end secured at its proximal end to the base. A hose assembly for conveying water therethrough having a proximal end and a distal end which may be secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the vertically disposed riser pipe and a spray head assembly for expelling water therethrough may be secured to the distal end of the hose assembly. A telescoping arm assembly having a proximal end which may be pivotally mounted on the vertically disposed riser pipe and a distal end which may be pivotally mounted on the distal end of the hose or the spray head assembly. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019975 | SPIN CONTROLLED FAUCET OUTLET STRUCTURE - This invention provides the design of a spin-controlled faucet outlet structure. It contains a valve seat inside a rotation set. The valve seat houses a turn button, a scaling plate and a discharging plate. These three pieces are locked together and controlled on the valve seat through a bridging seat. The bridging seat is locked to the faucet outlet. The turn button and the sealing plate along with the turn button and the rotation set move in series. The bottom of the rotation set is connected to a bubbler. The turn button of the rotation set spins with the sealing plate together and changes the blockage of the faucet outlet using the sealing plate, making it function as the controller of discharging and stopping water. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019976 | FAUCET OUTLET STRUCTURE - A faucet outlet structure includes a faucet base, an outlet pipe and two outlet ducts. The outlet pipe is made by zinc alloy using die-casting processing method to form in one piece, and the two outlet ducts are made by plastics and engaged with each other. Each engaging portion has a connecting portion, wherein a protruding edge of the first connecting portion of the first outlet duct has a through restricting hole, and a through slot is diagonally and recessedly formed at the opening of two protruding edges and the through slot and the restricting hole are connected perpendicularly. The second connecting portion has a block protrudingly on both sides and the block is engaged with the restricting hole of the first outlet duct. According to the abovementioned structure, two outlet ducts penetrate through both sides of the outlet pipe, align to engage and then turn, so the two outlet ducts can be fast, easily and securely positioned at the bended outlet pipe. Also, the outlet pipe is made of zinc alloys using die-casting processing method to form in one piece, so the process is fast and the surface is relatively fine. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019977 | FAUCET ASSEMBLY WITH INSULATING CORE - A faucet assembly with an insulating core is disclosed. The insulating core has an inlet, an outlet and a socket portion communicating the inlet and the outlet, and is made of polyoxymethylene (POM). The faucet assembly has a controlling valve configured to be received in the socket portion for controlling the inlet and the outlet to communicate with or separate from each other and a metal body configured to contain the insulating core therein and having a knob for operating the controlling valve to communicate or separate the inlet and the outlet with or from each other, thereby allowing or disallowing water supply. The insulating core serves to insulate water flowing therethrough from the metal body thereof in terms of heat transmission and metal contamination. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019978 | GAS INJECTION DEVICE WITH UNIFORM GAS VELOCITY - Embodiments of the device relate to an injector ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019979 | DEVICE FOR PRESSURE REDUCTION - A device for the pressure reduction of a pressurized medium, wherein the medium is supplied to a consumer or system, which is connected downstream, after a pressure reduction has taken place and the consumer or the system, respectively, encompasses a specified design pressure. Provision is made for two pressure regulators connected in series, as well as for corresponding valves, which serve for the pressure reduction of the pressurized medium. A mobile transport device, which encompasses such a device, is further proposed. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019980 | Accumulator with single direction seal - A depth compensated subsea accumulator with a cylinder with a cylinder end, a first larger bore, a cylinder shoulder and a second smaller bore, a piston sealingly and slidably engaging the first large bore with a single direction seal and having a rod attached to a first side, the rod sealingly and slidably engaging the second smaller bore, the piston having a working fluid on the first side and a compressed gas on the second side, the working fluid on the first side of the piston having a higher pressure than the gas on the second side of the piston while the piston is moving between the cylinder end and the cylinder shoulder, when the piston sealingly engages the cylinder shoulder, a portion of the working fluid on the first side of the piston within a seal diameter having a lower pressure than the gas on the second side of the piston and a portion of the working fluid on the first side of the piston outside the seal diameter having a higher pressure than the gas on the second side of the piston, such that the single direction seal always encounters pressure from the same direction. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019981 | Modular hydraulic hammer reduction system for railroad tank cars - A modular hydraulic hammer reduction system for railroad tank cars includes tubular hydraulic hammer reduction devices which include means to connect the tubular devices to flanges other than by welding or being cast together. For example, the tubular devices can be press fit into the flanges, or the tubular devices can be connected to the flanges with snap rings (preferably spiral-lock snap rings), or even more preferably the tubular devices can be press fit into the flanges and the tubular devices can be connected to the flanges with snap rings (preferably spiral-lock snap rings). The advantage of this modular construction is that one can manufacture multiple tubular devices and multiple flanges of each type, and connect the flanges to the tubular devices on an as-needed basis. This is preferable to having many of each type of hydraulic hammer reduction system assembled and ready to be delivered, as the demand for different types of hydraulic hammer reduction systems varies and storing fully assembled devices will take up more space. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019982 | LINING MATERIAL FOR REHABILITATING HOST PIPE AND METHOD FOR REHABILITATING HOST PIPE USING SAME - A lining material for rehabilitating a host pipe, having low viscosity and very good impregnating property, in spite of low moisture content, and a method for rehabilitating a host pipe for repairing a pipeline, by providing lining at the inner face of a deteriorated host pipe (in particular, an underground pipe) using the same. A lining material for rehabilitating a host pipe, characterized by impregnating a curable furan resin composition containing a furan-based resin and a curing agent, to a resin absorbing base material in which one surface is liquid-tightly film coated. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019983 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING PIPE - The present invention includes a device and method for reinforcing the portions of an inflation bladder not contained by a liner in pipeline renewal applications. A liner/bladder assembly is provided wherein the liner is positioned relative to the bladder such that a portion of the bladder having a greater wall thickness extends beyond the ends of the liner. The present invention also includes a device and method for repairing the junction of a main pipe and the lateral pipe with bladders reinforced in areas unconstrained by the liners. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019984 | Pipe Pitch Article, System and Method of Installation - An article, system and method of installation of a pipe in fixed association with at least one stanchion, said stanchion having a mount for fixing the stanchion to a mounting surface, said length of stanchion serving to establish a fixed distance between the pipe relative to the mounting surface, such that when the pipe is mounted thereon the surface, a pitch of the pipe in the direction of the sink and away from the source of a liquid insures the proper rate of gravitational flow of the liquid therein. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019985 | Pipe Pitch Apparatus, System and Method of Installation - An apparatus, system and method of installation of a pipe in fixed association with at least one stanchion, said stanchion having a pipe mount for fixing the distance from a pipe inserted into the pipe mount to a mounting surface, and when two or more stanchions and associated pipe mounts are used to insert a pipe, the distance between the pipe mounts and the mounting surface create a pitch of the pipe in the direction of the sink and away from the source of a liquid insures the proper rate of gravitational flow of the liquid therein. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019986 | Metal Dusting Protection for Welded Pipe Assemblies - A method for protecting a welded pipe assembly from metal dusting and a welded pipe assembly suitable for performing the method. The welded pipe assembly comprises two pipes, weld material joining the two pipes and insulating material. The pipes are protected from metal dusting by a protective coating. The present invention is useful for conveying gases comprising carbon monoxide at temperatures greater than 425° C. while preventing metal dusting of the welded piping assembly. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019987 | Method and Device for the Manufacturing of Fabrics With at Least Two Different Pile Heights in a Same Pile Row - The present invention relates, on the one hand, to a method for weaving pile fabrics with at least two different pile heights (a, b) in the same pile row, wherein the fabrics comprise weft threads, ground warp threads and pile-warp threads ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019988 | Method and device for the gravimetric and in-series distribution of solution - A method and device for the gravimetric and in-series distribution of a predetermined quantity of a solution. The device has a delivery mechanism for delivering a solution, a weighing mechanism and a mechanism for measuring an operating value to establish a setpoint value of the delivery mechanism during a calibration step during which the weighing mechanism is used for the delivery of a predetermined quantity of solution. The device also has an actuating mechanism to actuate the delivery mechanism with the setpoint value to carry out one or more distribution steps with the delivery of the predetermined quantity of solution without using the weighing mechanism. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019989 | CONTAINER EVACUATION ARRANGEMENT - The invention discloses a container evacuation arrangement, which includes a flexible container constructed of at least two layers, each consisting of four polygonally shaped sheets and having a first flexible pocket adapted to receive a flowable material, a second flexible pocket in sealed fluid communication with the first flexible pocket. The first flexible pocket has an inlet and/or funnel and a drain, while the second flexible pocket is provided with a fill port. The flexible container is supported by a rigid frame. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019990 | ACCESSORY FOR BEVERAGE PREPARATION - An accessory for use with a beverage preparation machine for dispensing the beverage into a receptacle. The accessory is placed across the receptacle to be supported on either side by the rim and provides a beverage receiving surface. The surface has a slope that allows beverage to flow downwardly to meet an upstanding portion that may be positioned within the receptacle, next to the side. In this way, the beverage can flow smoothly down the accessory and then down the inside of the receptacle with reduced turbulent flow. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019991 | REFILLABLE TRAVEL DISPENSER - A refillable travel dispenser comprising:
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| 20130019992 | FILLING SYSTEM FOR FILLING A TRAVEL DISPENSER - A filling system for filling a travel dispenser comprising:
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| 20130019993 | DEVICE FOR EMPTYING A BLOOD PRODUCT BAG - Device for emptying a bag containing a frozen blood-derived product, including: a cutting device; an extractor for the product, a hopper for receiving the product, a device for transporting the bag from a receiving area to the plasma extractor, this transporting device including a robotic arm with a gripper which, in turn, includes: two catching arms, each defining at least a distal end and a proximal end, and an actuator, in which the actuator controls a mechanism for modifying the distance separating the distal ends of the gripper arms to catch the bag by its lower surface | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019994 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR RAPIDLY INFLATING A BAG - A portable device for rapidly inflating an inflatable bag is disclosed, which comprises at least one inlet intended to be connected to a source of compressed gas, in order to allow this gas to expand into an air intake chamber, the inlet being associated with a mechanism that triggers the release of the compressed gas to the air intake chamber, the latter having an opening allowing atmospheric air to be admitted and an outlet intended to be connected to the bag that is to be inflated. The device further comprises an intermediate distribution chamber for the compressed gas, which chamber is arranged between the inlet and the air intake chamber in order to connect the one to the other, and ejection holes arranged so as to open into a lateral wall of the air intake chamber in order to connect the latter to the intermediate distribution chamber. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019995 | FUNNEL AND STAND FOR BAG - A bag stand includes a funnel having an inner surface, an outer surface, a top end, a bottom end, and at least one attachment portion; and at least one leg support connectable to the funnel. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019996 | BONDING OF METAL COMPONENTS - A method of bonding a first component ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019997 | CU-CO-SI ALLOY MATERIAL - A copper alloy material suitable for materials for electronic and electrical equipments such as movable connectors having excellent bending workability and being able to show high electrical conductivity was achieved by a Cu—Co—Si alloy material containing 1.5 to 2.5 wt % of Co and 0.3 to 0.7 wt % of Si, having a Co/Si element ratio of 3.5 to 5.0, containing 3,000 to 150,000 second phase particles per mm | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019998 | METHOD OF COLD FORMING TITANIUM ALLOY SHEET METAL - A method of cold forming titanium alloy sheet metal, the titanium alloy consisting of 5.5 to 6.75 wt % aluminium, 3.5 to 4.5 wt % vanadium and the balance titanium plus incidental impurities, the method comprising the steps of (a) heat treating at 700° C. for at least 30 minutes and (b) cold forming at room temperature. Step (b) may comprise bending the titanium alloy sheet metal using a press brake. Step (b) may comprise placing a neoprene rubber film or a rubber film between the titanium alloy sheet metal and a lower V of the press brake. Step (b) may comprise placing the titanium alloy sheet metal into the press brake such that the grain of the titanium alloy sheet metal is arranged at an angle to the bend axis of the press brake. The method reduces and preferably overcomes cracking of the titanium alloy sheet metal during cold forming. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130019999 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HIGH STRENGTH AND HIGH DUCTILITY TITANIUM ALLOY - Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a high strength and high ductility titanium alloy. The method comprises: providing a titanium alloy having a martensite structure; and partially dynamically spheroidizing a microstructure through a thermal and mechanical treatment of the titanium alloy having the martensite structure. According to the present invention, a titanium alloy having a partially dynamically spheroidized microstructure can be manufactured to have excellent yield strength (YS) and uniform elongation (U.EL). A microstructure having lamellar structures is controlled to a microstructure where fine equiaxed structures and lamellar structures are simultaneously present by regulating a rolling direction and a deformation amount. According to the present invention, a titanium alloy can be manufactured to have an improved product (YS×U.EL) of yield strength and uniform elongation as compared with conventional heat treatment. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020000 | METHOD OF FORMING A STAMPED ARTICLE - A method of forming an article from a metal alloy sheet material includes selectively hardening only a first localized area of the metal alloy sheet material without hardening a second localized area of the metal alloy sheet material, wherein the second area adjoins the first area to thereby form a blank. The blank has a hardened region formed from the first area and having a first hardness, and a non-hardened region adjoining the hardened region and formed from the second area, and having a second hardness that is less than the first hardness. The method includes stamping the blank to thereby form a preform having a pre-protrusion at least partially formed from the hardened region, wherein the pre-protrusion has a first height, annealing the preform to thereby form a workpiece, and stamping the workpiece to increase the first height and thereby form the article. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020001 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire capable of improving snowy road performance while controlling the occurrence of uneven wear of the tire due to buckling deformation. A tire | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020002 | TIRE - In a pneumatic tire | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020003 | SIPE GEOMETRY FOR IMPROVED BUFFING OF TREAD BAND - A mold for a tread layer having tread-forming side and sole-forming side, the sole-forming side having a plurality of mold elements extending there from toward the tread-forming side. Either the mold elements or the sole-forming side of the mold is configured to create a tread layer having a recessed tread element such as an incision, lateral groove, longitudinal groove or other void on the sole side of the tread layer that enables the edges of the recessed tread element to obtain full coverage when subjected to an abrasion process. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020004 | PNEUMATIC TIRE SECURITY SYSTEM - A system for allowing vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires to continue operating after a tire failure which would normally cause deflation of the tire employs one or more airbags stored in deflated configuration either about the exterior surface of the rim supporting the pneumatic tire or externally of the tire. The system further includes a container for compressed gases. A sensor connected to the inflated tire to detect sudden deflation releases the compressed gases so as to inflate the airbag to either support the tire or provide an exterior running surface adjacent to the deflated tire. The system may employ a rim with a specially deep drop-center section to allow mounting and dismounting a tire in a conventional manner despite the space in the drop-center section occupied by airbags. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020005 | APPLICATORS FOR ALIGNING PROTECTIVE FILMS ON DEVICE SURFACES - A device surface of a device (e.g., a screen or touchpad of a mobile phone or a portable media player) may be protected from damage by the application of a protective film with an adhesive. However, it may be difficult for a user to achieve an accurate alignment of the film with the device surface, resulting in cosmetic and functional disadvantages. Presented herein are techniques for achieving an accurate alignment of the film to the device surface through the use of an applicator, comprising one or more anchors that respectively couple with one or more projections of the device surface (e.g., a plug conformant with a headphones port). The film may be positioned with respect to the applicator, such that when the anchors of the applicator couple with corresponding surface projections of the device surface, the film is accurately and precisely aligned with the device surface. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020006 | AUTOMATIC MACHINE AND METHOD FOR ALTERNABLE APPLICATION OF A PLURALITY OF FLEXIBLE SPACER PROFILES ON A GLASS SHEET - An automatic machine and an automatic method for the alternating application of a plurality of flexible spacer profiles, preferably made of expanded synthetic material, on a glass sheet in order to compose the insulating glazing, where a dynamic magazine, which contains a plurality of reels of flexible spacer profile is paired with an application head and the path of the flexible spacer profile lies around the rotation axis of the application head, thus rendering feeding from the magazine compatible, thereby allowing the alternability of the reels, with the functionality of the application head, which requires a 360° freedom of rotation. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020007 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING VEHICLE WINDOWN PANE MEMBER - The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a window material for vehicles, the window material including a curved glass plate, a curved resin plate provided at a side of a concave surface of the curved glass plate and curving along a shape of the curved glass plate, a resin layer sandwiched between the curved glass plate and the curved resin plate, and a sealing portion surrounding a periphery of the resin layer, the process including the specific steps. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020008 | Device for Performing Consolidation and Method of Use Thereof - A preforming device and method of use thereof, the device including a rack, a pinion, belt, belt tensioning feature, and mechanism for supporting a variably appliable enhanced pressure, such as may be applied using a bladder or bladders having one or more valves, the device capable of engaging a mandrel to form at least one ply and a binder against the exterior of the mandrel. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020009 | ONE-PIECE INNER SHELL FOR FULL BARREL COMPOSITE FUSELAGE - A mandrel for manufacturing a unitary seamless section of an aircraft fuselage comprises a thin lay-up mandrel element disposed onto the outer shell surface of an inner mandrel shell, forming a mandrel with a substantially continuous lay-up surface. A unitary pre-cured section of an aircraft fuselage is formed by laying up a plurality of resin impregnated skin fibers onto the mandrel's lay-up surface while the mandrel rotates. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020010 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LAMINATED CORE SEGMENT - A method of manufacturing laminated core segments including: a process to blank and laminate, wherein the segment core sheets formed in the adjacent virtual lines are aligned so that directions of the segment core sheets alternate, each of the segment core sheets are blanked and formed by a die device, and the laminated core segments are formed by laminating the blanked segment core sheets in the die device; a process to eject, wherein each of the laminated core segments formed by blanking and laminating in each virtual line is ejected from the die device; and a process to identify a blanking position, wherein the distinguishing marks are provided for the laminated core segments to identify the virtual lines therefor. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020011 | DOUBLE-SIDED CONSTRUCTION TAPE FOR AIR SEALING BETWEEN CONDITIONED AND UNCONDITIONED SPACES - The present invention relates to double-sided, construction tape used to prevent unwanted air flow between conditioned and unconditioned spaces of a structure, which improves the structure's energy efficiency and comfort. The inner surface of the construction tape includes adhesive and non-adhesive areas. The outer surface of the tape includes an adhesive area and is overlaid with a release material. The release material may be perforated to assist in its removal. The tape is applied during construction to seal gaps between adjoining construction materials. The tape may be applied along the top, bottom, or sides of walls, or around other various openings, such as HVAC or lights. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020012 | Welded Knot End Effector - An apparatus for forming an end effector includes a welding device having a welder positioned adjacent to a base, and a die coupled to one end of the welder. The base and the welder are movable relative to each other. The welder, base or die includes a source of heat that is applied to a portion of the suture disposed between the welder and the base. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020013 | METHOD FOR LAMINATING FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC RESIN PREPREG - To provide a method for manufacturing a multi-layered near net shape for a mold product with improved yields of material, strength and rigidity. Prepreg tapes | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020014 | Method of Manufacturing an Electrophoretic Display Device - The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an electrophoretic display device, the method including the steps of forming a plurality of partition walls defining unipixel regions on a first substrate; filling an electrophoretic medium in the unipixel regions; forming an adhesive layer on a second substrate to bond the first substrate to the second substrate; forming (i) a plurality of adhesive portions for contact with the partition walls and (ii) a plurality of hardening portions for sealing the unipixel region filled with the electrophoretic medium by hardening a part of the adhesive layer; and bonding the first substrate and the second substrate to each other. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020015 | Apparatus and Methods for Routing an Optical Fiber or Cable Inside a Building or Living Unit - Apparatus and methods for routing an optical fiber over a desired span on a structural surface at a given premises are provided. When the optical fiber is unwound from a spool, the optical fiber attaches to the structural surface by an adhesive material. The adhesive material can be applied along the desired span, or portion thereof, before, during, or after the optical fiber is routed over the desired span. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020016 | METHOD FOR FORMING CUSHIONS - A method for forming cushions including the following four steps: (1) a compression step in which the structure ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020017 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE DIAPER - In a step of performing a stretching process performed by using an embossing roll mechanism, a continuous body of an exterior sheet is conveyed in a state in which strand-shaped members are joined with each of an end region and an end region of the continuous body of the exterior sheet, along a conveyance direction of the continuous body of the exterior sheet; and the strand-shaped members joined with the end region are sandwiched by tooth units of a first embossing roll and interdental units of a second embossing roll corresponding to the end region side, and the strand-shaped members joined with the end region are sandwiched by the tooth units of the first embossing roll and the interdental units of the second embossing roll positioned at the end region side. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020018 | DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DISPLAY PANEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DISPLAY PANEL USING THE SAME - A device for manufacturing an organic light-emitting display panel and a method of manufacturing an organic light-emitting display panel by using the same. A device for manufacturing an organic light-emitting display panel includes a plurality of chambers; a deposition unit configured to form a transfer layer on a film supplied into the plurality of chambers in a roll-to-roll process; and a laser thermal transfer device configured to transfer a pattern of the transfer layer formed on the film onto a substrate that is supplied into a chamber of the plurality of chambers. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020019 | METHOD FOR THE CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF A CONNECTING PART MADE FROM COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A method for producing a connecting part ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020020 | Adhering Jig and Adhering Method for Screen Protector Plastic Sheet - An adhering jig and an adhering method for screen protector plastic sheets are provided for encapsulating and packing, by means of the adhering jig capable of safe coverage, screen protector plastic sheets intended to protect the surfaces of panel cell phones against scratches inflicted by foreign bodies, in the course of delivery or sales after being manufactured by a manufacturer, so as to preclude contact with and prevent dents, bends, or damage from occurring to the screen protector plastic sheets and covering the surfaces of the panel cell phones with the screen protector plastic sheets by means of the packing-oriented adhering jig to achieve precise smoothness and flawless attachment. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020021 | ADHESIVE AGENT, ADHESIVE MATERIAL USING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An adhesive agent comprising a condensation resin having a structural unit obtained by polycondensing a polymerizable monomer containing a monomer (A) having 2 or more carboxyl groups and a monomer (B) having 2 or more amino groups, and meeting at least one of the following (1) and (2), and the following (3): | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020022 | INDUCTIVELY HEATABLE ADHESIVE TAPE HAVING DIFFERENTIAL DETACHMENT PROPERTIES - A heat-activatedly bondable sheetlike element having at least one electrically conductive sheetlike structure and at least two layers of different heat-activable adhesives. A first heat-activatable adhesive layer is located substantially on a first side of the electrically conductive sheetlike structure and the second heat-activatable adhesive layer is located substantially on a second side of the electrically conductive sheetlike structure. Activation temperatures for achieving the adhesive properties of the heat-activatable adhesive layers differ from one another less than the melting temperatures of the two heat-activatable adhesive layers. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020023 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A liquid crystal display device which includes a liquid crystal composition exhibiting a blue phase and has high reliability is provided. In a manufacturing method of a liquid crystal display device which includes a liquid crystal composition exhibiting a blue phase, the liquid crystal composition including nematic liquid crystal, a chiral agent, a polymerizable monomer, and a photopolymerization initiator which absorbs light with a peak wavelength that is different from a peak wavelength of light absorbed by the nematic liquid crystal is used. The liquid crystal composition is capable of exhibiting a blue phase and is irradiated with light absorbed by the photopolymerization initiator so that the liquid crystal composition is polymerized. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020024 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OIL REPELLENT MICROPOROUS FILM - In various embodiments, a microporous film for a fabric and method of producing the microporous film are provided. The microporous film may be treated with a treatment agent. In some embodiments, the microporous film may be treated prior to the film being applied to the fabric. In other embodiments, the treatment agent may be applied to an exposed side of the film after the film is laminated to the fabric. The treatment agent may include a relatively high concentration of an oil repellent (oleophobic) component to increase the oleophobicity of the film. Additionally, the treatment agent may include a high concentration of a wetting component, such as isobutyl alcohol (IBA) and/or isopropyl alcohol (IPA), to facilitate absorption of the oleophobic component by the film and/or penetration of the oleophobic component into the micropores of the film. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020025 | SILANE MOISTURE CURABLE HOT MELTS - The present invention relates to moisture-curable silane-reactive hot melt compositions having an acrylate-urethane copolymer moiety. Desirably, the silane groups contain alkoxy functionality to enable and enhance moisture curing. Such compositions provide enhanced green strength without sacrificing other desirable properties. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020026 | WIGGLING CONTROL FOR PSEUDO-HARDMASK - An apparatus for etching features in an etch layer is provided. A plasma processing chamber is provided, comprising a chamber wall, a chuck, a pressure regulator, an electrode or coil, a gas inlet, and a gas outlet. A gas source comprises a fluorine free deposition gas source and an etch gas source. A controller comprises at least one processor and computer readable media, comprising computer readable code for providing a conditioning for a patterned pseudo-hardmask, wherein the conditioning comprises computer readable code providing a fluorine free deposition gas comprising a hydrocarbon gas, computer readable code for forming a plasma, computer readable code for providing a bias less than 500 volts, and computer readable code for forming a deposition on top of the patterned pseudo-hardmask, computer readable code for etching the etch layer, and computer readable code for cyclically repeating the conditioning and etching at least twice. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020027 | ETCHING EQUIPMENT - An etching equipment including a stage, a plasma generator, a center electrode, and a peripheral electrode is provided. The work-piece is mounted on the mounting surface of the stage. The plasma generator generates plasma above the stage, wherein the plasma generator generates plasma at a higher concentration around a center axis of the mounting surface than on the center axis. The center electrode is disposed at a lower side of a space in which the plasma generator generates plasma and at a position through which the center axis passes. The center electrode is configured capable of controlling a potential of the center electrode. The peripheral electrode is disposed at an upper side of the stage and a lower side of the center electrode, wherein the peripheral electrode extends along a periphery of the center electrode. The peripheral electrode is configured capable of controlling a potential of the peripheral electrode. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020028 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An apparatus for manufacturing an absorbent article includes: first and second reference-signal outputting sections for outputting first and second reference signals indicating a conveyance amount of a workpiece, a processing device for processing the workpiece based on a drive signal, an adhesive discharging device for discharging adhesive toward the workpiece based on a discharge signal, and a controller. While manufacturing the absorbent article, the controller generates both the drive signal and the discharge signal based on the first reference signal. While inspecting a discharge amount of the adhesive, the controller generates the discharge signal based on the second reference signal, without outputting the drive signal. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020029 | MULTIPLE MASKING TAPE APPLICATOR HAND TOOL AND METHOD - A hand tool used to mask and cover a large area when painting that dispenses unwound sections of two rolls of masking tape in a side-by-side manner on a desired wall with their adhesive surfaces oriented in opposite directions. The hand tool includes two spools horizontally spaced apart and attached to a rigid support plate. Attached to the support plate is a rotating alignment rod and a rotating tensioning rod that the unwound sections of tape travel across. The adhesive surface on the first roll is pressed against the desired surface. The tool is then pulled across the surface causing both rolls to simultaneously unwind. When the desired amount of tape has been dispense, a cutting edge on the hand tool is used to cut the two unwound sections of tape. The adhesive surface on the second roll is exposed and a large masking sheet may attached thereto. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020030 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MULTI-ARCHED STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS FROM A FIBER COMPOSITE - A device for the production of structural components from a fiber composite material, the components being three-dimensionally arched over a large surface, including a jig having a convex mounting surface having receiving channels for the insertion of structural components, wherein the loaded jig interacts with a laminating bonding device having a corresponding shape for forming the structural component under pressure, wherein the mounting surface includes a plurality of individually elastically deformable mounting shell parts arranged adjacent to each other along at least one longitudinally extending pitch line and attached to a plurality of elastically deformable supporting frame elements extending on the interior of the shell at a right angle to the pitch line, and a plurality of actuators for deforming the mounting surface between an extended position (A) and at least one retracted position (B) to move the jig from the bonding device relative to the receiving channels without undercuts. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020031 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETACHING PLATES JOINED TO EACH OTHER - A workpiece composed of a glass plate and a display panel joined to each other via an adhesive sheet is suction-held on both surfaces thereof by a pair of upper and lower holding members. The glass plate is detached from the display panel through swinging downward one end of the lower holding member around a support shaft provided on the other end side thereof with an entire surface of the glass plate being held in a planar state with a suction surface of the lower holding member. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020032 | WINDOW SHADE DEVICE - A window shade device including a shade, a pair of rails disposed so as to have a gradually decreasing spacing therebetween from proximal ends to distal ends thereof, a housing device disposed on the proximal end side, a drawing member supporting a drawing-side edge of the shade, and a pair of runners connected to both ends of the drawing member and configured to respectively move along the pair of rails. Upon the pair of runners being guided by the pair of rails to move, the drawing member deforms to have a dimension varying in the width direction of the shade, and causes the drawing-side edge of the shade to advance and retract in the drawing/housing direction such that the drawing-side edge is disposed on the drawing side exceeding the pair of runners in a state in which the shade is drawn. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020033 | WIRE SUPPORTS, MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEMS INCLUDING SUCH WIRE SUPPORTS, AND RELATED METHODS - Wire supports for use with a movable partition system comprise a cantilever member configured for connection to a panel of a movable partition. A wire-supporting member through which wire may be inserted is rotatably connected to the cantilever member. Movable partition systems comprise a movable partition comprising at least two sheets of panels extending at least substantially parallel to one another and laterally distanced from one another to define an interior space between the at least two sheets of panels. At least one wire support disposed in the interior space between a proximal end and a distal end of the at least two movable partitions comprises a cantilever member secured to at least one panel of one of the movable partitions and a wire-supporting member rotatably connected to the cantilever member at least partially supporting at least one wire inserted through the wire-supporting member. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020034 | WINDOW SHADE - A window shade that reduces the risk of an individual becoming entangled in cords used to operate the shade includes a headrail adapted for horizontal mounting above a window, a shading material attached to the headrail, and at least one cord for raising and lowering the shading material. The cord is attached to a location adjacent a lower end of the material, and extends upward through cord guides toward the headrail. The cord is encased within a collapsible shroud attached to each cord guide. The shroud is adapted to longitudinally extend as the shading material is lowered toward a deployed position, and then longitudinally collapse as the shading material is raised toward a stowed position. The cord is secured to and is wound about a spring-loaded roller. The roller provides tension on the cord that counterbalances the weight of the shade so that the shading material may be positioned at any desired level. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020035 | BOGEY ASSEMBLY - A bogey assembly including a body for supporting a cantilevered hanger bolt, a wheel to support the body on a rail and a roller, spaced lengthwise of the body and offset relative to the wheel, so as to bear against an overhead surface and resist rotation of the body away from the rail when load is applied to the hanger bolt. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020036 | WIRE TROLLEYS, MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEMS INCLUDING SUCH WIRE TROLLEYS, AND RELATED METHODS - Wire trolleys for use with a movable partition system comprise a wire-supporting member through which wire may be inserted. At least one roller configured for insertion into a track along which a movable partition extends is connected to the wire-supporting member. Movable partition systems comprise a track. A movable partition comprising at least two sheets of panels extending at least substantially parallel to one another and distanced from one another to define an interior space between the at least two sheets of panels are suspended from and movable along the track. At least one wire trolley located in the interior space between a proximal end and a distal end of the at least two movable partitions comprises at least one roller in rolling engagement with the track and a wire-supporting member at least partially supporting at least one wire inserted through the wire-supporting member. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020037 | WINDOW SHADE - A window shade that reduces the risk of an individual becoming entangled in cords used to operate the shade includes a headrail adapted for horizontal mounting above a window, a shading material attached to the headrail, and at least one cord for raising and lowering the shading material. The cord is attached to a location adjacent a lower end of the material, and extends upward through cord guides toward the headrail. The cord is encased within a collapsible shroud attached to each cord guide. The shroud is adapted to longitudinally extend as the shading material is lowered toward a deployed position, and then longitudinally collapse as the shading material is raised toward a stowed position. The cord is secured to and is wound about a spool fixed to a spring-loaded roller. The roller provides tension on the cord that counterbalances the weight of the shade so that the shading material may be positioned at any desired level. The shade does not require a graspable cord or cords for operation. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020038 | SPRING ASSEMBLY - A spring assembly for a roller blind, the assembly including a stationary end, a rotatable end and a spring arrangement located therebetween which is connected at a first end thereof to the stationary end and at a second end thereof to the rotatable end, wherein the rotatable end includes a rotatable body which is adapted to rotate relative to a fixed body about a rotational axis, and wherein the spring assembly further includes a locking pin coupled to the fixed body such that it has a locked configuration in which it engages a portion of the rotatable body and prevents rotation of the rotatable body relative to the fixed body and a free configuration in which rotation of the rotatable body relative to the fixed body is permitted. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020039 | Finial having a decorative insert - A finial assembly includes a sleeve and a finial. The sleeve has a first end and a second end and the finial is mounted on the first end of the sleeve. The finial includes a band of rigid material configured to form a central opening, a decorative insert removably disposed in the central opening and a first set screw. The first set screw serves to tighten the band about the decorative insert and also serves to secure the finial against movement relative to the sleeve. A window covering support rod or a holdback bracket is press fit into the second end of the sleeve. A second set screw further secures the window covering support rod or holdback bracket to the sleeve. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020040 | Sunshade Assembly Having a Locking Mechanism - A sunshade assembly includes a winding shaft, a sunshade cloth wound around the winding shaft, and a pull rod connected to one end of the sunshade cloth. A guide unit includes a base seat disposed below a housing of the sunshade assembly, and a guide rod having a top end connected to the pull rod. A locking mechanism includes a push-push lock mounted on the base seat, and a latch unit fixed to the guide rod and having an engaging tongue. When the sunshade cloth is pulled upward by the pull rod to a stretched position, the guide rod is moved upward so that the engaging tongue pushes and engages the push-push lock. When the guide rod is moved further upward, the engaging tongue pushes again the push-push lock and disengages therefrom, thereby permitting the sunshade cloth to be wound automatically by the winding shaft to a wound position. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020041 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR FEEDING CHEMICALS INTO A PULP PROCESS STREAM - An apparatus for feeding one or more chemicals into a process stream of a pulp process is disclosed, as well as a method of utilizing the apparatus for feeding one or more chemicals into a pulp process is disclosed. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020042 | DEBONDER AND SOFTENER COMPOSITIONS - Methods and compositions for softening paper. An inventive composition and method of its use softens paper products (like tissue paper) by de-bonding its cellulose fibers and by improving the smoothness of the resulting paper. The invention forms a surfactant-polymer complex that attaches de-bonding non-ionic surfactants to cellulose fibers that would otherwise not be retained by the cellulose fibers. This complex prevents the fibers from bonding with each other and makes the paper product smoother. Best of all, the composition is environmentally superior and is a non-toxic. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020043 | MULTIAXIAL PRESS FELT BASE FABRIC INCLUDING CABLED MONOFILAMENTS - A multiaxial press felt base fabric construction is provided in which the base fabric is formed from a spirally wound precursor textile strip having a width that is less than an overall width of the assembled papermaking fabric and which is joined together along neighboring adjacent edges to form a fabric tube. At least one of: 100% of the MD yarns located on one surface of the precursor textile strip are comprised of cabled yarns or from 50% to 100% of the CD yarns are a cabled yarn. The MD yarns are arranged as vertically stacked pairs for compression resistance to provide void volume, and the vertically stacked arrangement is maintained by interweaving with one system of CD weft yarns. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020044 | BOARD OR PAPER PRODUCED IN AN ARRANGEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRESS SECTION OF A WEB-FORMING MACHINE - The invention relates to an arrangement in connection with the press section of a web-forming machine. The arrangement includes at least one press nip for dewatering the web manufactured on a web-forming machine. The arrangement also includes a smoothing press including a smoothing roll arranged after the press nip. The smoothing press includes smooth heat carrying devices arranged as a loop around at least two guide rolls. The smoothing roll is arranged into contact with the devices between two guide rolls. The smoothing roll and/or at least one of the guide rolls is a steam heated drying cylinder or a steam heated roll modified thereof. The invention also relates to a board or paper produced in such arrangement. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020045 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - There is provided an air conditioning system for a passenger compartment R of an electric vehicle having a rechargeable battery unit that is chargeable by supply of power from an external power source external to the vehicle. An air conditioner (AC) ECU | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020046 | AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An air conditioning system for a passenger compartment of an electric vehicle has a battery unit that is chargeable by supply of electric power from an external power source. The system includes a charge-level detection section to detect a charge level of the battery unit and an HEV controller has an integrated control of the whole of an electric vehicle including an air conditioner. Before a preparatory air-conditioning operation for air conditioning in the passenger compartment during charge, the HEV controller grants permission to enter air conditioning in the passenger compartment if the battery charge level is greater than a predetermined level. The HEV controller adjusts an amount of electric power usable for air conditioning in the passenger compartment based on a change in the charge level. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020047 | Aircraft Precooler Heat Exchanger - A heat exchanger is provided. The heat exchanger includes a first member having an inlet at a first end and a first flange at an opposite end. The first member is made from a nickel-chromium material. A second member is provided having a second flange one end coupled to the first flange. The second member further having an outlet on a second end opposite the second flange. The second member is made from titanium. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020048 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING HEAT FROM THE ENVIRONMENT - The invention relates to a device for recovering heat from the environment, for use in underground and underwater construction, wherein in a sheet piling wall ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020049 | ARCHITECTURAL HEAT AND MOISTURE EXCHANGE - An architectural heat and moisture exchanger. The exchanger defines an interior channel which is divided into a plurality of sub-channels by a membrane configured to allow passage of water vapor and to prevent substantial passage of air. In some embodiments, the exchanger includes an opaque housing configured to form a portion of a building enclosure, such as an exterior wall, an interior wall, a roof, a floor, or a foundation. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020050 | Heat Sink Adaptor - An adaptor is provided for use with the heat sink, said heat sink comprising a base for contacting a heat source and a plurality of protrusions extending from said base. The adaptor itself comprises a base and a structure projecting therefrom. The structure is arranged to mate with one or more protrusions on the heat sink to enable heat transfer by conduction from the heat sink to the adaptor. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020051 | LIQUID FUEL WITH ENDOTHERMIC FUEL-CRACKING CATALYST - A liquid fuel includes a hydrocarbon-based liquid fuel and an additive mixed with the hydrocarbon-based liquid fuel. The additive includes an endothermic fuel-cracking catalyst. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020052 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE WITH HEAT PIPE WITHIN BASE - A heat dissipation device includes a base, at least one heat pipe, and a fin assembly. The base is substantially planar. The base includes a first interface and a second interface opposite to the first interface. The first interface is adapted to contact a heat element. The base defines a slot at the second interface. The at least one heat pipe is received in the slot. The fin assembly contacts the second interface and the at least one heat pipe simultaneously. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020053 | LOW-PROFILE HEAT-SPREADING LIQUID CHAMBER USING BOILING - Systems and fabrication methods are disclosed for a heat spreader to cool a device. The heat spreader has first and second opposing proximal surfaces defining a chamber having a liquid therein; and one or more structures mounted in the chamber to induce a liquid flow pattern during a boiling of the liquid to distribute heat. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020054 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF HEAT REMOVAL FROM A FISCHER-TROPSCH SLURRY REACTOR - The present invention is directed to a cooling system for removing heat from a Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) slurry reactor. The cooling system including a downcomer disposed within the F-T reactor to deliver a coolant downward through the F-T reactor at a predetermined velocity. The downcomer and the pressure of the introduced coolant cooperate to increase the coolant velocity, thereby maintaining the coolant in the substantially liquid phase in the downcomer. The cooling system further includes a plenum connected to the downcomer, wherein the coolant remains in the substantially liquid phase. Additionally, the cooling system includes at least one riser extending upward from the plenum, wherein a portion of the coolant vaporizes to provide a boiling heat transfer surface on the at least one riser. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020055 | THERMAL MODULE STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A thermal module structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The thermal module structure includes a base and a heat pipe. The base has a first channel and a first recessed section in communication with the first channel. The heat pipe is correspondingly disposed in the first channel. According to the thermal module structure, the heat pipe can directly contact heat source and directly connect with the base without brazing. Therefore, the manufacturing cost is greatly lowered. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020056 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device includes a base and a fin group fixed on the base. The base includes a container, a flattened heat pipe and a solid supporting member. The container includes a baffle plate and a cover engaging with the baffle plate to define a receiving chamber therebetween. The heat pipe and the supporting member are housed in the receiving chamber. Opposite sides of the heat pipe and the supporting member respectively abut against the baffle plate and the cover of the container. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020057 | COOLING UNIT - A cooling unit includes: a flow path that circulates coolant; and a tank that stores the coolant, the tank including a plurality of side walls, an inlet that is provided in a first side wall of the plurality of side walls and through which the coolant is caused to flow in, an outlet that is provided in a second side wall other than the first side wall and located below the inlet and through which the coolant is discharged, and an overhanging portion provided on the inner wall surface of the second side wall and located above the outlet. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020058 | COOLING UNIT - A cooling unit includes: at least one pump that circulates coolant; a tank having a first inlet through which coolant is caused to flow in and at least one first outlet through which the coolant is expelled to the at least one pump; and an air bubble accumulating portion provided in an upper part of the tank, wherein the first inlet is disposed at a position such that the coolant is caused to flow into the air bubble accumulating portion, and the at least one first outlet is provided below the air bubble accumulating portion. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020059 | DEVICE HAVING NANO-COATED POROUS INTEGRAL FINS - Disclosed herein is an apparatus including a plurality of nano-coated, porous integral fins and/or grooves on the evaporator tubes. In some examples, the apparatus is an evaporative cooler, such as a horizontal-tube, falling-film evaporator. In some examples, the evaporator tubes are in either a horizontal and/or tilted and/or vertical position. Also disclosed are methods of using the disclosed apparatus, such as a cooling device including as an evaporative cooler. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020060 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger includes a first header tank, a second header tank, and a core. The core is positioned between the first header tank and the second header tank. The core includes a plurality of tubes, a set of cooling fins and a plurality of channels. Each tube of the plurality of tubes provides fluid communication between the first header tank and the second header tank. The set of cooling fins are located between the heat exchange tubes of the plurality of tubes to increase a heat exchange area. The plurality of channels is defined by the plurality of tubes and the set of cooling fins. The channels of the plurality of channels are operative for directing a flow of air through the core such that a flow of air enters a front face of the core in a first direction and is generally directed toward a plane. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020061 | FORMED MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger ( | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020062 | PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER - A plate heat exchanger comprises a stack of heat transfer plates each extending in a general plane and provided with a main heat transfer portion with a corrugation pattern. Each heat transfer plate comprises an outer peripheral portion extending outside the main heat transfer portion and along a periphery. The outer peripheral portion comprises outer and inner edge portions. In the stack the heat transfer plates in their outer peripheral portions abut against each other alternately along the outer and inner edge portions, and are welded together alternately along the outer and inner edge portions. The heat transfer plates in the stack are welded together by melting material of the heat transfer plates closest to abutting faces of the edge portions by supplying welding energy in a direction substantially parallel to the general plane to produce weld joints between the heat transfer plates in the outer and inner edge portions. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020063 | HEAT EXCHANGER COMPRISING ONE OR MORE PLATE ASSEMBLIES WITH A PLURALITY OF INTERCONNECTED CHANNELS AND RELATED METHOD - Plate assemblies configured for use in heat exchangers are provided. The plate assemblies may include one or more plates defining an inlet end, an outlet end, and flow channels configured to receive a flow of fluid from the inlet end and direct the fluid to the outlet end. The flow channels may be defined by protrusions, grooves, and/or orifices defined in flow plates, and spacer plates may separate the plate assemblies from one another. The flow channels may be interconnected such that for each of a plurality of intermediate positions along the flow channels, a plurality of flow paths are defined. Thus, in an instance in which a blockage occurs in one of the flow channels, flow may be prevented through only a portion of the flow channel. | 2013-01-24 |
| 20130020064 | Heating, Ventilation And/Or Air Conditioning System, In Particular For An Electric Automobile Vehicle - The aim of the present invention to provide a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning system ( | 2013-01-24 |
