04th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110017536 | Mechanical System for Tilting Cab of a Vehicle - According to the present invention mechanical system for tilting cab of a vehicle, the rotational motion of the detachable handle ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110017537 | Working Vehicle - There is provided a working vehicle designed such that, even in a smaller machine type, a fuel tank is easily attached or detached, overall configuration is not costly, an operating space can be increased, interior comfort is improved, and in addition, a width dimension of an opening for entry to or exit from a cabin is sufficiently secured, and satisfactory maintenance is ensured. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017538 | Arrangement for Strengthening the Road Grip for a Vehicle - In an arrangement for strengthening the road grip for a vehicle, particularly for a passenger car, air can be sucked from a vacuum chamber arranged under the vehicle and closed off with respect to the ambient atmosphere. As a result, a vacuum can be generated in a vacuum chamber arranged in a braking plate, and the latter can be changed from an inoperative position away from the ground into a operative position close to the ground, as a result of the generated vacuum. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017539 | LIGHTWEIGHT PROPULSION DEVICE FOR PROVIDING MOTIVE FORCE TO A SKATE EQUIPMENT USER - A propulsion device for use with skate equipment includes a frame having an upper end and a lower end, an engine mounted on the frame, a single wheel and first and second hand grips. The single wheel is mounted at the lower end of the frame and operatively connected with the engine to be driven thereby. The first hand grip is mounted on the frame above the engine, spaced apart from the upper end of the frame when the propulsion device is placed in its normal angle of use, and in front of a user's body. The second hand grip is adjacent the upper end of the frame and is positioned behind the user's body when the device is in an operable position. Additionally, the hand grips are positioned to enable a user to position the propulsion device between operative and raised positions while the user is in motion. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017540 | DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING DIFFERENTIAL LOCK AND BLOCKING MEMBER - A differential assembly includes an axle, a differential, a differential lock, a blocking member, and a pump. The differential is coupled with the axle and configured to facilitate operation of the axle at an axle speed. The differential lock is associated with the differential and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The blocking member is associated with the differential lock and is movable between a blocking position and a non-blocking position. When the blocking member is in the blocking position, the differential lock is inhibited from moving to the locked position. The pump includes an outlet in fluid communication with the blocking member. The pump is operably coupled with the axle and is configured to facilitate movement of the blocking member into the blocking position when the axle speed is above a threshold speed. Vehicles including a differential assembly are also provided. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017541 | Small Vehicle - A small vehicle includes a chassis, a seat post supported on the chassis, a pivotal frame pivotally connected to the chassis, a rear cushion provided between the seat post and the pivotal frame, a motor provided on the pivotal frame, two rear wheels driven with the motor, an upper shell for covering most of the elements and a lower shell for covering only the motor. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017542 | REDUCER OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a reducer of an electric power steering apparatus. The disclosed reducer includes: a worm shaft bearing coupled with an end of the worm shaft's motor shaft coupling portion in such a manner that a ball coupled between an inner wheel and an outer wheel supports rotation of the worm shaft; and a first damper and a second damper which are tightly fitted in one side and the other side of the worm shaft bearing, respectively, while being insertedly-coupled with the worm shaft, so as to support the worm shaft and absorb a rattle noise transferred via the worm shaft, wherein each of the first damper and the second damper is provided with supporting plates at both sides thereof, and between the supporting plates, a damper made of an elastic material is coupled and formed. The reducer of the electric power steering apparatus reduces a rattle noise which occurs by an increase in backlash caused by abrasion of the worm and the worm wheel, or occurs by an impact transferred from a road via a wheel and the steering shaft, thereby providing a pleasant driving condition to the driver. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017543 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTING PARAMETERS OF A SEISMIC SOURCE ARRAY - A method for selecting parameters of a seismic source array comprising a plurality of source elements each having a notional source spectrum is described, the method comprising calculating a ghost response function of the array; calculating directivity effects of the array; and adjusting the parameters of the array such that the directivity effects of the array are compensated by the ghost response to minimize angular variation of a far field response in a predetermined frequency range. A method for determining a phase center of a seismic source array is also related, the method comprising calculating a far field spectrum of the array at predetermined spherical angles, and minimizing the phase difference between the farfield spectra within a predetermined frequency range by adjusting a vertical reference position from which the spherical angles are defined. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017544 | ACOUSTIC DAMPENING ENCLOSURE FOR A MECHANICAL DEVICE - A two-component elastomeric enclosure surrounding a mechanical device can effectively attenuate the noise and vibration associated with the device. The outer shell of the enclosure comprises a castable polyurethane elastomer, while the inner shell of the enclosure comprises polymeric foam. The inner foam layer of the enclosure can contact both vertical and horizontal surfaces of the enclosed device in order to immobilize it within the enclosure, and to enhance the dampening effect of the enclosure on acoustic and mechanical vibrations. The enclosure can act as a vertical and horizontal supporting structure for the enclosed mechanical device. The enclosure may in turn be fastenable to a housing or frame member via relatively stiff elastomeric bushings, pads or mounts, in order to further reduce the transmission of vibrations originating from the mechanical device. The enclosure can be molded in a two-stage pour-molding process using a cavity mold and two forming dies—one for each layer of the enclosure. The second stage of the molding process allows the inner foam layer to bond to the outer shell of the enclosure during the curing process, and to have inner dimensions that can make close contact with pre-determined portions of the device for which the enclosure is being produced. Highly customized cavity molds and forming dies can be created using rapid manufacturing or prototyping techniques. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017545 | Sound Field Controller - A region of air is manipulated to reflect, absorb, or redirect sound energy to prevent the sound energy from reaching a listener separated from the sound source by the region of air. The region of air may be manipulated by directing ultrasonic sound waves with a sound pressure level of at least 140 decibels at the region of air. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017546 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS DIRECTED TO SAFETY HARNESSES, AND TOOL BAGS AND HOLDERS, FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND THE LIKE - Full body safety harnesses for fall arrest comprising one or more of: 1) A substantially rigid, resilient and water-resistant core throughout substantially the entire body harness frame 2) Serpentine shoulder straps having an S-configuration from at least the central crossing point of the back-shoulder straps. 3) An integrated, fixed chest strap disposed between shoulder straps. 4) An integrated tool bag attachment configuration that comprises an elongated horizontal element configured to comfortably, safely and reliably hold the heavy tool bag that a construction worker may wear. 5) A safety line attachment element guard configured to hold a safety line attachment element such as a D-ring out of the way when not in use. 6) A unitized harness frame wherein substantially all of the harness has the substantially rigid, resilient and water-resistant core. 7) An elongated, elasticized webbing keeper that is longer than it is wide and fits like a sleeve over both the feed portion and the loose end of any loose webbing that can fold back on itself, such as end of a thin nylon strap that passes through an adjustment buckle (or other webbing length adjustor). 8) Visible outer material (i.e., material that is visible to non-wearers of the harness when the harness is being worn, i.e., the outward-facing chest, back, side and/or shoulder areas) comprising a high visibility background material in combination with retroreflective material (the retroreflective material can be, for example, a combined performance material). | 2011-01-27 |
20110017547 | RECONFIGURABLE STEP - A stepping device is provided and includes a first step member having a first riser and a first tread; a second step member having a second riser and a second tread; and a third step member having first, second, and third panels oriented orthogonal to one another. The first step member is fixedly attached to the second step member. The third step member is rotatably attached to the second step member and is rotatable relative to the second step member to configure the stepping device between a two-step configuration and a three-step configuration. In the two-step configuration, The first panel is generally planar with the second tread. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017548 | COLLAPSIBLE SAFE LADDER - A ladder system is disclosed which allows for stabilizing a ladder, on multiple surfaces, without the need for a second person or a great deal of setup time. The collapsible ladder system includes a larger ladder section and a smaller ladder strut section that is pivotally connected at a point which is at or below the midpoint of the larger ladder section. The larger ladder section and smaller ladder strut section are connected by a rigid adjustable linkage, or spreader, at a point that is below the pivotable connection. The ladder further includes a means for stability on a variety of surfaces. At the ground contacting point, the point where the ladder side rail ends and the ground meet, there are adjustable gripping feet, which can be independently or in combination vertically or angularly adjusted for maximum stability. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017549 | STABILIZER KIT FOR PROVIDING REINFORCING SUPPORT TO A LADDER - A stabilizer for use with a ladder including a first elongated portion terminating in a bracket securing to a frame location of the ladder and a second portion telescopically connected to the first portion and terminating in angled foot support. The bracket includes a first component pivotally secured to the first elongated portion and a second inter-engageable component secured to the ladder. The first elongated component exhibits a pair of outer spaced and extending portion between which extends the second portion. A pivotal handle is located at an interface between the first and second elongated portions and exhibits an engaging surface for releasably locking the first and second elongated portions together. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017550 | Lubrication System And Method For Vehicles Provided With Blade Element - A lubrication system for a vehicle ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110017551 | Elevator - An elevator may include an elevator car, a set of hoisting ropes, a traction sheave, and a compensating device. The set of hoisting ropes may include first and second rope portions. The elevator car may include one or more first diverting pulleys from which the first rope portions extend upward. The elevator car may include one or more second diverting pulleys from which the second rope portions extend downward. The first rope portions may be under a first rope tension. The second rope portions may be under a second rope tension that is different from the first rope tension. The compensating device may act in substantially opposite directions on the first and second rope portions. The compensating device may produce an auxiliary force acting substantially in a same direction as the first rope tension. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017552 | ELEVATOR WITH TWO ELEVATOR CARS AND A COMMON COUNTERWEIGHT - A lift comprises a first lift cage, a second lift cage and a counterweight, wherein the counterweight, the first lift cage and the second lift cage are coupled together by way of a support means for lifting and holding, wherein the counterweight, the first lift cage and the second lift cage are additionally coupled together by way of a compensation means and wherein the compensation means runs over at least one deflecting roller. The lift further comprises a brake device for application to the deflecting roller of dissipative braking torque which counteracts the rotation thereof. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017553 | DISK BRAKE DEVICE - A cam housing assembly oscillates in association with rotation of an eccentric cam which is attached to a camshaft and is allowed to press a clutch by cam pins of the cam housing assembly. A pair of piston assemblies are provided of which each includes a piston which can slide within a sleeve, a spindle and a nut which screws on to the spindle and are supported in hole portions in a caliper body so as to oscillate therein, whereby a brake pad is pressed against by a plug after the spindle, the nut and the piston are sequentially pressed by pressing a clutch by the cam pins. Since the spindle and the nut are screwed on to each other through a reversible screw, a gap is adjusted automatically as the pad wears. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017554 | AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE HAVING A SLIP CONTROLLER - The invention relates to an automatic parking brake for motor vehicles having a plurality of brake actuators ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110017555 | DAMPING DEVICE FOR A TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE - A damping device for a two-wheeled vehicle having a first and a second damper chamber which are coupled to one another through a flow connection. The flow connection includes at least one flow valve provided with a damping channel. A magneto-rheological fluid is provided in the damping channel of the flow valve wherein the flow valve includes at least one magnetic device such that the damping channel of the flow valve can be exposed to a magnetic field of the magnetic device. The flow valve further includes at least one spring device. The magnetic device of the flow valve is provided on a valve piston and the valve piston is received in a deflection chamber to resiliently deflect counter to a spring force of the spring device such that the magnetic field of the magnetic device effective in the damping channel depends on the resilient deflection of the valve piston. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017556 | Magnetorheological Damping Device for Reduction or Elimination of Vibration in Steering Systems - A damping device for use with a rotatably-mounted steering shaft. The damping device comprises a magnetorheological material that can be embedded in an open-network carrier and is directly or indirectly in contact with the steering shaft, a coil arranged in effective proximity to the magnetorheological material, and a body indirectly in contact with the steering shaft through the magnetorheological material, which does not rotate with the steering shaft. A voltage can be applied the coil to activate the magnetorheological material, increasing a viscosity of the magnetorheological material to inhibit relative rotation of the steering shaft and the body. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017557 | SHOCK ABSORBER WITH DUAL PISTON - A shock absorber comprising a damping cylinder is divided into a first damping chamber and a second damping chamber by a main piston device. The main piston device comprises a first main piston and a second main piston. The main pistons comprise continuous ducts that are delimited in a direction of flow by first and second flow limiters. The main pistons are mounted on a piston rod. The piston rod has an axially extending and continuous cavity through which damping medium can flow between a pressurized chamber and a respective damping chamber. The damping medium flows via an interspace delimited by the first main piston and the second main piston out into the damping chambers via pressurization ducts delimited by the first flow limiters. The first flow limiters lift axially from the main piston with substantially maintained external form in the opening process so that a flow path is created both between the main piston and the whole or parts of the inner periphery of the first flow limiter as well as between the main piston and the outer periphery of the first flow limiter. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017558 | SHOCK ABSORBER WITH INCREASING DAMPING FORCE - A vehicle shock absorber generates an additional counter-force acting counter to the direction of movement near the limit position of movement. The shock absorber substantially comprises a damping medium-filled damping cylinder that is divided into two damping chambers by a main piston. The main piston is axially moveable relative to the damping cylinder and is attached to a piston rod. A second piston/damping piston that contains one or more first and second through-ducts is mounted to the piston rod. The ducts are defined by first and second flow-limiting devices such as multiple thin washers. The damping piston slides in a restricting space located in the damping cylinder. The restricting space has an inside diameter smaller than the inside diameter of the damping cylinder. The additional counter-force is substantially constant throughout the entire stroke in order to create gentle braking of the damping movement. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017559 | PRESSURE RESERVOIR FOR SHOCK ABSORBER - A reservoir comprises an upper reservoir part and a lower reservoir part divided by a member into a first reservoir chamber and second reservoir chamber. The reservoir mounts to a shock absorber having a generally cylindrical body. At least the lower reservoir part is delimited by two parallel-displaced flat base surfaces and has a reservoir wall as a contacting surface between these base surfaces. The reservoir has a vertical extent that is substantially parallel with the shock absorber body. One of or both of the base surfaces of the lower reservoir part are kidney-shaped and are connected by the reservoir wall so that the lower pat of the reservoir has a vertical extent that partially follows the cylindrical shape of the shock absorber body | 2011-01-27 |
20110017560 | MASTER CYLINDER-MOUNTED DISPLAY FOR A MOTORCYCLE - A cover for a hydraulic master cylinder. The cover includes an interface configured to sealingly engage with a master cylinder body to jointly define a hydraulic fluid reservoir. An electronic display unit is positioned at least partially within the cover and viewable from outside the cover. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017561 | VIBRATION DAMPING APPARATUS - A vibration damping apparatus has a first looped rope member and a second looped rope member each having a loop portion formed of a rope member in a loop shape, the rope member being formed by twining a plurality of linear members. Further, the vibration damping apparatus has a first base member and a second base member disposed in an up-and-down of the first looped rope member. The first looped rope member is fixed to the first base member and the second base member with the loop portion standing up. The second looped rope member is fixed to an intersecting portion, in one of the first base member and the second base member, intersecting a fixing portion of the first looped rope member with the loop portion standing up. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017562 | VIBRATION DAMPING SYSTEM FOR UTILITY POLES - A vibration damping mechanism for utility poles includes a cylindrical hollow tube including a sidewall having outer and inner side surfaces. The inner side surface forms an elongated inner chamber defining a longitudinal axis and having longitudinally spaced upper and lower ends. An unrestricted cylindrical rod disposed in the chamber is capable of limited movement in the chamber to damp oscillations. A section of the tube's sidewall is flat to form vertical flats along the outer and inner side surfaces. Formed portions of the sidewall disposed at respective upper and lower ends of the chamber are bent inwardly to extend across, and close, the upper and lower chamber ends, respectively. The lower one of the formed portions is shaped to define a raised pivot engaging a bottom face of the rod at a location laterally inwardly of the rod's outer side face. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017563 | Configurable briefcase desktop - A configurable briefcase desktop having two generally planar support columns, each support column having a fixed length section and an extendable section. The extendable section of each support column is comprised of a scissors linkage and an elongated foot member. The elongated foot member provides improved load distribution across the surface supporting the invention. Embodiments typically include a fold lock mechanism to releasably lock each support column in its folded configuration. Other embodiments have a support stiffening mechanism adapted to yieldably resist movement of its respective support member from its support configuration. Further embodiments comprise at least one load sensor system to provide a warning signal when the extendable section of a support column is in extended configuration and subjected to a compression force in excess of a predetermined amount. In some embodiments the fold lock mechanism and support stiffening mechanism of a particular support column may be mechanically ganged. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017564 | DETACHABLE LUGGAGE FOR BABY STROLLERS - Described herein is detachable luggage for an infant stroller, wherein the detachable luggage is safely and securely fastened to the infant stroller so that it does not affect the balance of the stroller, while having the convenience of being detached from the stroller. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017565 | Gear assembly for transportation tools - A gear assembly includes a ring gear mounted to a body and a pawl biased by a spring is engaged with ratchet teeth in the inner periphery of the ring gear. A control lever is fixed to an end of the pawl by a link so as to disengage the pawl from the ratchet teeth by rotating the control lever. A shaft extends through the body and is fixed to a driving gear. The ring gear is connected with a wheel of the transportation tool. A coil spring is connected between the shaft and the body to provide a force to return the body. The driving gear is driven by a transmission device of the transportation tool and the driving gear drives the ring gear to rotate the wheel forward. The wheel can be rotated backward by operation of the control lever to disengage the pawl from the ratchet teeth. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017566 | Pull-Type Friction Clutch With Integrated Clutch Release Device - A pull-type racing clutch has an integrated clutch release device. A piston which can be actuated hydraulically is formed directly by an outer ring of a rolling bearing arrangement. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017567 | Housing Member For Clutch Mechanism - A housing member for a friction clutch and a method for making it. The housing member is made for use with two differently sized fan members. Two annular raised mounting pilot surfaces are provided, one of which is machine finished for mounting one of the two fan members. Two sets of fan member mounting holes are also provided, one set of which is used to mount one of the two fan members thereon. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017568 | GUIDE STRUCTURE FOR STOPPERS - The guide structure for stoppers takes the form of a tunnel with a C-shaped section for trapping and guiding the cylindrical part of the stoppers ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110017569 | Conveyor assembly - A conveyer assembly for loading and unloading objects from vehicle, the assembly including a platform having at least one slot extending across at least a portion of the platform, at least one conveyor extending at least partially into the slot, wherein the conveyor linearly translates inside the slot and at least one support plate, wherein the support plate is releaseably associable with the conveyor via at least one connector member configured to engage the at least one conveyor in such a way that when the conveyor linearly translates the support plate translates therewith and when the conveyor stops the support plate is secured in place. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017570 | ROTATING BAG FEEDING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR A PALLETIZING SYSTEM - A bag feeding device for a palletizing system includes a conveyor, bag turning assemblies, and a rotation device. The conveyor moves bags to a staging area. Each of the bags extends between opposite ends along a longitudinal axis. The bag turning assemblies are configured to individually move toward and away from the conveyor independent of one another to engage and avoid engagement, respectively, with the bags as the bags move toward the palletizing staging area. The rotation device is operatively coupled to the bag turning assembles and is configured to rotate the bag turning assemblies and the bags engaged by the bag turning assemblies about a rotational axis. The bag turning assemblies avoid engagement with at least one of the bags in a first set and engage and rotate at least one of the bags in a second set to arrange the bags in first and second rows, respectively, in the palletizing staging area. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017571 | METHOD FOR ALIGNING FLAT PRODUCTS ON A SIDE EDGE AND CONVEYING DEVICE FOR REALIZING THE METHOD - A method is provided for alignment of flat products along a side guide of a conveying device. The products are conveyed successively while resting on their flat base area. Each product is positioned at an angle relative to the conveying direction while in an essentially horizontal plane. Subsequently each product is straightened. The straightened products are pushed against a side guide to align the products along the side guide. A conveying device is also provided to carry out the method. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017572 | Stackable Carrier Assembly, System, And Method For Storing Carrier Assemblies - A stackable carrier assembly, carrier stacking system, and method of storing carrier assemblies is disclosed. The carrier assembly includes a base member presenting a load surface and opposite facing transfer surface. A plurality of carrier trolleys extend transversely from the load surface to engage conveyor tracks. A plurality of track sections are coupled to the load surface for receiving the carrier trolleys of another carrier assembly. The track sections are vertically aligned with the carrier trolleys. In a power and free or friction drive conveyor system, a lift device and telescoping arm can lift and stack the carrier assemblies so that track sections of one carrier assembly receive the carrier trolleys of another carrier assembly. In an overhead conveyor system, one carrier assembly can hang from the track sections of another carrier assembly. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017573 | Sanitary Conveyor - A conveyor includes a frame and a bracket assembly attached to the frame, the bracket assembly including a series of mounting brackets having a slot for receiving a member. The slot releasably secures the member to the bracket. The member may be a side rail, a table or a support rail. The conveyor may include a belt, an actuator for driving the belt, and rollers for guiding the belt. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017574 | METHOD OF LUBRICATING A CONVEYOR BELT - The present invention relates to a method of lubricating a conveyor belt wherein a lubricant concentrate containing at least one fatty acid is employed in a dry lubrication process at a pH-value of <4. Afterwards, a liquid composition having a pH-value >5 is applied to the surface of the conveyor belt on which the lubricant concentrate has been applied earlier. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017575 | Low-Pressure Accumulation System - A low-pressure accumulation system and a conveyor belt in an accumulation conveyor for the use with the system. The belt, which is flanked on opposite sides by lines of gravity rollers, has a longitudinal lane of article-supporting belt rollers arranged in groups along the length of the conveyor belt. The groups are spaced apart from each at regular intervals. Trays sit atop the gravity rollers until they are lifted slightly higher by one of the slightly elevated groups of article-supporting belt rollers, which engage the bottom of the tray and convey it along toward a discharge end. Retractable stops selectively block the trays from advancing on the accumulation conveyor. The freely rotatable article-supporting belt rollers roll along the bottoms of any blocked and accumulated trays and provide low back pressure. The belt may also include low-friction rollers that ride on bearing surfaces below the belt to help lower friction between the belt and the conveyor structure while the belt is running. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017576 | Modular belt conveyor, in particular a curving or helical conveyor - A modular belt conveyor ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110017577 | APPARATUS FOR LATERALLY TRANSFERRING BARS FROM A RECEIVING PATH TO A BRAKING PATH - An apparatus is disclosed for receiving successive bars moving longitudinally along an entry path and for laterally transferring the bars from the entry path to a braking path. The apparatus comprises a run in table having a plurality of rollers arranged to convey the bars along the entry path. A braking surface is arranged between the run in table and the braking path. The braking surface and the rollers of the run in table lie in a reference plane sloping downwardly from the entry path to the braking path. A dividing wall is arranged between the run in table and the braking surface. The dividing wall is adjustable between a raised position projecting above the reference plane to block lateral downward movement of bars from the entry path across the braking surface to the braking path, and a lowered position accommodating such downward movement. A switch is positioned in advance of the dividing wall. The switch has a plurality of guide channels arranged around a common axis. The switch is positioned to successively align individual guide channels with the entry path to thereby direct bars passing therethrough along the entry path while the dividing wall is in its raised position, and is rotatable about its axis to successively realign the individual guide channels with the braking path to thereby direct bars passing therethrough to and along the braking path when the dividing wall is in its lowered position. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017578 | LOW FRICTION, DIRECT DRIVE CONVEYOR WITH A RAKED TOOTH DRIVE - An endless conveyor belt has teeth with drive faces raked away from the direction of travel. The belt can be driven by a drive pulley having sheaves with drive faces raked toward the direction of travel. The drive faces on the sheaves engage the drive faces on the teeth to move the belt and the raked angle tends to pull the belt inwardly. A stationary foot assists removing a driven tooth from its corresponding sheave. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017579 | SLIDE SWITCH - Disclosed is a slide switch comprising: an operating member which moves circular arcuately in a predetermined movement stroke relative to a main surface of a printed wiring board for outputting a plurality of electrical signals and selects between the electric signals; a converting mechanism for converting a circular arcuate movement of the operating member into a rectilinear movement relative to the main surface of the printed wiring board; and a moving member rectilinearly moved relative to the main surface of the printed wiring board by the converting mechanism and determining, in cooperation with the printed wiring board, an electrified state corresponding to an electric signal selected by the operating member. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017580 | KEY MODULE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - The key module for the mobile device includes a key top | 2011-01-27 |
20110017581 | Z-Directed Switch Components for Printed Circuit Boards - A Z-directed switch component is mountable within the thickness of the PCB having a conductive trace on at least one of a top surface and bottom surface thereof, at least one internal layer having an internal conductive trace between the top and bottom surfaces and a mounting hole passing through the conductive traces on at least two of the top surface, the bottom surface and the at least one internal layer of the PCB. The Z-directed switch component comprises an insulative body having a top surface, a bottom surface and side surface, a length L, and a cross-sectional shape that is insertable into the mounting hole in the PCB. The side surface has a channel disposed therein extending toward the top and bottom surfaces. A compressive conductive member is disposed in and along the channel and having a portion thereof extending out beyond the side surface of the body. A turning structure on one of the top and bottom surfaces of the body for rotating the body when inserted into the mounting hole, wherein, with the Z-directed switch inserted into the mounting hole, the compressive conductive member electrically interconnects the conductive traces on at least two of the top surface, the bottom surface and the internal layer when rotated into alignment therewith. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017582 | THERMAL CONVERSION OF ORGANIC MATTER INTO USABLE BY-PRODUCTS - A processing vessel is loaded with a feedstock including organic material and at least one additive which is non-inert to the organic material. A bottom portion of the feedstock is heated to a pyrolytic state for producing a horizontal thermal layer within the feedstock which thermally decomposes organic material into carbon as the non-inert additive reacts with the organic material. Vapor is directed downwardly through the feedstock while discharging volatile organic compounds from a lower portion of the chamber. Prior to complete thermal decomposition of the feedstock, the direction of vapor flow within the feedstock is reversed wherein the vapor flows upwardly through the feedstock while the volatile compounds are discharged from an upper portion of the chamber. Pressure and vapor flow within the chamber are regulated during upward vapor flow to regulate vertical movement of the thermal layer within the feedstock for controlling the extent of thermal decomposition of the feedstock. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017583 | Method and Apparatus for Effluent Free Sea Water Desalination - A method and apparatus for eliminating brine effluent from desalination plants by distillation, is disclosed. To eliminate the brine the salt is converted into a solid and all of the water in the brine is converted to distilled water. The key to achieving this is reducing or eliminating the scale formation in the heating chamber. In one embodiment the process can be used to reduce or eliminate scale formation in a vapor compression sea water desalinization system and there-by use this system to produce drinking water. This process requires no chemical additives but relies entirely upon separation of the process of vaporization of the fluid involved, from the process of heating of the fluid. In one embodiment of this apparatus sea water can be desalinated and the resulting products can be dry salt and pure water leaving no brine return to the ocean. This embodiment also can be used to desalinate concentrated brine from any available source and make a profit on the salt sales, as the salt sells for more than it costs to produce the water and salt separation. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017584 | Desalination System and Method - A system for desalinating water includes a generally cylindrical enclosure ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110017585 | Mass production of pristine nano graphene materials - The present invention provides a method of producing pristine or non-oxidized nano graphene platelets (NGPs) that are highly conductive. The method comprises: (a) providing a pristine graphitic material comprising at least a graphite crystallite having at least a graphene plane and an edge surface; (b) dispersing multiple particles of the pristine graphitic material in a liquid medium containing therein no surfactant to produce a suspension, wherein the multiple particles in the liquid have a concentration greater than 0.1 mg/mL and the liquid medium is characterized by having a surface tension that enables wetting of the liquid on a graphene plane exhibiting a contact angle less than 90 degrees; and (c) exposing the suspension to direct ultrasonication at a sufficient energy or intensity level for a sufficient length of time to produce the NGPs. Pristine NGPs can be used as a conductive additive in transparent electrodes for solar cells or flat panel displays (e.g., to replace expensive indium-tin oxide), battery and supercapacitor electrodes, and nanocomposites for electromagnetic wave interference (EMI) shielding, static charge dissipation, and fuel cell bipolar plate applications. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017586 | Method for forming silicon oxide film, storage medium, and plasma processing apparatus - In oxidation of a silicon having irregularities, a silicon oxide film having a thickness as small as possible is formed in the side wall as compared with the bottom. A plasma is generated, using a plasma processing apparatus ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110017587 | Production of chemically functionalized nano graphene materials - Provided in this invention is a process for producing chemically functionalized nano graphene materials, known as nano graphene platelets (NGPs), graphene nano sheets, or graphene nano ribbons. Subsequently, a polymer can be grafted to a functional group of the resulting functionalized NGPs. In one preferred embodiment, the process comprises (A) dispersing a pristine graphite material and an azide or bi-radical compound in a liquid medium comprising to form a suspension; and (B) subjecting the suspension to direct ultrasonication with to ultrasonic waves of a desired intensity or power level for a length of time sufficient to produce nano graphene platelets and to enable a chemical reaction to occur between the nano graphene platelets and the azide or bi-radical compound to produce the functionalized nano graphene material. Concurrent production and functionalization of NGPs directly from pristine graphitic materials can be achieved in one step and in the same reactor. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017588 | FABRICATION PROCESS FOR A THICK FILM BY MAGNETRON SPUTTERING - A method for forming a thick film by magnetron sputtering is provided. The method includes forming a first thin film having residual compressive stress on a board by magnetron sputtering, forming a second thin film having tensile residual stress on the first thin film by magnetron sputtering, and depositing the thick film by repeating the forming of the first and second thin films for more than one time, so that the overall residual stress is controlled within a predetermined range. According to the method, a thick film of same or different materials can be formed, while the overall stress of the thick film is controlled within an acceptable range. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017589 | ANODE MOUNT ASSEMBLY - An anode mount assembly is provided for facilitating rapid replacement of an anode component. The adapter mount assembly can comprise a mount component comprising a component body having at least one mounting aperture disposed therein and at least one protrusion or recess that can engage a recess or protrusion of the anode component for restricting movement of the anode component with respect to the mount component in at least one of a rotational and a translational direction of movement. Further, the anode component can comprise an engagement aperture, and the mounting aperture and the engagement aperture can be configured to receive a fastener for securing the anode component to the mount component and for restricting at least one additional degree of movement of the anode component with respect to the mount component to thereby secure the anode component to the mount component. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017590 | Sintered Compact Target and Method of Producing Sintered Compact - Disclosed is a sintered compact target containing an element (A) and an element (B) below, wherein the sintered compact target is free from pores having an average diameter of 1 μm or more, and the number of micropores having an average diameter of less than 1 μm existing in 40000 μm | 2011-01-27 |
20110017591 | Method of making sputtering target - A method of making a large Mo billet or bar for a sputtering target wherein two or more bodies comprising Mo are placed adjacent one another (e.g. stacked one on the other) with Mo powder metal present at gaps or joints between the adjacent bodies. The adjacent bodies are hot isostatically pressed to form a diffusion bond at each of the metal-to-Mo powder layer-to-metal joint between adjacent bodies to form a billet or bar that can be machined or otherwise formed to provide a large sputtering target. The number and dimensions of the Mo bodies placed adjacent one another are selected to yield a desired large size the billet or bar suitable for the sputtering target. The billet or bar for the sputtering target exhibits a microstructure comprising equiaxed grains of less than 30 microns grain size and exhibits a low oxygen content of less than about 100 ppm by weight. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017592 | BIOSENSOR - An electrode assembly that may be used, for example, for electrochemically analysing a sample to determine the presence (or otherwise) of a species having biomembrane activity comprises at least one working electrode comprised of a conductive carrier substrate having a surface coated with mercury immobilised on the surface of the substrate. The surface of the mercury remote from said substrate is coated with a phospholipid layer. The preferred carrier substrate is platinum. The electrode assembly may be incorporated in a flow cell. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017593 | HIGHLY SENSITIVE BIOSENSOR, BIOCHIP COMPRISING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention has a feature to form a biocompatible dielectric thin film on the surface of a metal electrode in a biosensor constructing a biochip. When using such a biocompatible dielectric thin film, this non-specific adsorption between a protein such as enzyme and a metal electrode can be prevented. Therefore, the present invention can escape a phenomenon that inhibits the reaction of a biomolecule due to the non-specific adsorption on the surface of a metal electrode. In addition, when the dielectric thin film having a high dielectric constant, as a biocompatible dielectric thin film, is made on the surface of a metal electrode, the sensitivity of an electrical detection according to the reaction of a biomolecule can be improved. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017594 | ANALYTE SENSOR FABRICATION - A biosensor fabrication process comprising transferring one or more layers (e.g., conductive ink and/or membrane layers) from a surface to the biosensor substrate and biosensors produced therefrom. Layers are transferred from the surface to the biosensor substrate using a deposition device, such as a pick and place machine or a printing pad/plate. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017595 | Biosensor Membranes Composed of Polymers Containing Heterocyclic Nitrogens - Novel membranes comprising various polymers containing heterocyclic nitrogen groups are described. These membranes are usefully employed in electrochemical sensors, such as amperometric biosensors. More particularly, these membranes effectively regulate a flux of analyte to a measurement electrode in an electrochemical sensor, thereby improving the functioning of the electrochemical sensor over a significant range of analyte concentrations. Electrochemical sensors equipped with such membranes are also described. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017596 | GAS SENSOR AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A sealing portion is formed of a calcined body that is made by calcining a powder compact of a spherically-shaped granulated powder that is selected from the group consisting of alumina, aluminum titanate and cordierite. Anisotropy in physical properties is less likely to occur in the powder compact, because these ceramics are not only good in terms of thermal stability but also their spherically-shaped granulated powders are less likely to be oriented at the time of powder compacting. Therefore, the sealing portion comes to have a long longevity, because slippages between the particles are less likely to occur even when thermal histories are applied thereto, and because it can maintain the gas sealing property stably for a long period of time. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017597 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING HYDROGEN ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR USING TETRAMETHYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE PENTAHYDRATE - The present invention relates to a method for fabricating an electrochemical sensor which can highly sensibly detect a hydrogen gas by adapting Me | 2011-01-27 |
20110017598 | Electrophoretic Deposition - The present disclosure generally relates to systems, arrangements, and techniques for electrophoretic deposition of a plating material on a surface of a substrate. Example systems may include one or more of a substrate for receiving the plating material, a gel, a source element, and a conductive layer. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017599 | TARGET RECOGNITION MOLECULE AND A METHOD FOR IMMOBILIZING THE SAME - A novel target recognition molecule is provided which has a electrostatic property whereby such target recognition molecules can be densely brought together in a self-assembly manner in a predetermined region of an analytical chip and, in addition, can be reversibly or irreversibly stably immobilized there. This target recognition molecule has a target recognition peptide segment as a specific binding site for a target substance, an electrostatically-charged segment which is provided with three or more electrostatically-charged functional groups capable of being electrically charged with charges of the same polarity in the same solution and which has no functional groups that become electrically charged to different polarities in the same solution, and a connecting segment which chemically links with the target recognition peptide segment and with the electrostatically-charged segment for establishing a connection between both the segments. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017600 | Apparatus and method for drilling fluid density separator utilizing rotating disks - The present invention discloses a system for separating minerals in drilling fluid based primarily on density. The separator creates and maintains a slurry with a controllable density for separating minerals from drill cuttings. The density if controlled through the use of an electrode array. The separator comprises a primary separation chamber containing the dense slurry, and a multiple number of secondary separation chambers used to separate cuttings from the drilling fluid. The invention also contains inlet hardware allowing the mixed mineral suspension to enter the first separation chamber, and hardware allowing the three outlet (separated) streams to exit the device. One of the three outlet streams carries the minerals that have a density greater than the user selectable density set point, while the second carries the minerals that have a density less than the density set point, and the third carries clean drilling fluid. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017601 | Method for Recovery of Residual Actinide Elements from Chloride Molten Salt - A method for recovery of residual actinide element from chloride molten salts that are formed after electro-refining and/or electro-winning of a spent nuclear fuel and include actinide elements and rare-earth elements is provided. The method comprises conducting electrolysis using a liquid cadmium cathode (LCC) in the chloride molten salt that is formed after electro-refining and/or electro-winning of a spent nuclear fuel and contains rare-earth elements and actinide elements; electro-depositing the actinide elements contained in the chloride molten salt on the LCC in order to reduce a concentration of the actinide elements; and adding a CdCl | 2011-01-27 |
20110017602 | Dual Anodization Surface Treatment - A metal surface treated to have two anodized layers or regions may be used in electronic devices. The surface treatment may include performing a first anodization process to create a first anodized layer, removing the first anodized layer at select locations, and performing a second anodization process to create a second anodized layer at the select locations. The first and second anodized regions may have different decorative properties, such as color, and different structural properties, such as degree of abrasion resistance. One of the anodization processes may be hard anodization and the other may be standard anodization. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017603 | Anodized Aluminum Cookware with Exposed Copper - Anodized aluminum cookware having an exposed copper base or ring is formed by anodizing the completed vessel using a protective cap to cover most of the copper. The portion of copper that is exposed to the anodizing bath only tarnishes slightly and is preferably polished off after a protective lacquer is applied, creating a clean even margin with the anodized aluminum portion of the vessel. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017604 | Method for making semiconductor electrodes - Disclosed is a method for making semiconductor electrodes. In the method, there is provided a wafer. The wafer includes first metal layers. A second metal layer is provided on the wafer so that the first metal layers are shielded with the second metal layer. Photo-resist is provided on the second metal layer so that the first metal layers are not shielded with the photo-resist. An electroplating device is used to provide third metal layers on the second metal layer so that each of the first metal layers is shielded with a related one of the third metal layers. The wafer is divided from the photo-resist, thus forming semiconductor electrodes. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017605 | PROXIMITY PROCESSING USING CONTROLLED BATCH VOLUME WITH AN INTEGRATED PROXIMITY HEAD - Methods for plating substrates are herein defined. One method includes providing a plating assembly having a plating source in a plating fluid and a plating facilitator in the plating fluid, and defining a plating meniscus between the plating source and the plating facilitator. The plating meniscus being contained in a path of the plating assembly. The method further includes traversing a substrate through the path of the plating assembly. The substrate being charged so that plating ions are attracted to a surface of the substrate when the plating meniscus is present on the surface of the substrate, wherein the substrate traversing through the path of the plating assembly enables plating across the surface of the substrate. And, inducing a uniform charge in the path where the plating meniscus is formed, such that charge from the plating source is substantially uniformly directed toward the plating facilitator as the substrate that is charged moves through the path of the plating assembly. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017606 | ELECTROLYSIS METHOD - A wear of an electrode is prevented as much as possible, thereby efficiently electrolyzing a sulfuric acid solution and the like. An electrolysis method includes: passing an electrolytic solution through an electrolysis cell including at least a pair of an anode and a cathode; and supplying the electrodes with an electric power, so as to electrolyze the electrolytic solution, wherein a viscosity of the electrolytic solution is set in a range in response to a current density upon the electric power supply to carry out the electrolysis. The viscosity of a sulfuric acid solution as the electrolytic solution is equal to or less than 10 cP when the current density is equal to or less than 50 A/dm | 2011-01-27 |
20110017607 | On demand hydrogen production unit and method for the on demand production of hydrogen - The invention discloses an on demand hydrogen production unit and a method for the production of hydrogen from water by electrolysis. A container, defining a first portion for holding a plurality of parallel and plate like anodes and a second portion for holding a plurality of parallel and plate like cathodes. A cover is provided with an outlet and an attached duct for oxygen, wherein the duct for oxygen leads to the environment. The cover for the second portion is provided with an outlet and an attached duct for hydrogen, wherein the duct for hydrogen leads to an energy user or an internal combustion engine. An inlet to the container provides water from a reservoir, so that the level of water is maintained at a constant level within the container. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017608 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ETCHING AND POLISHING OF CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATES - A method for electrochemically etching a metal layer through an etch-resist layer pattern using a non-active electrolyte solution is described. The method is particularly useful in fabrication of advanced fuel delivery systems for land-based power generation turbines and aerospace turbine engines; of components for advanced thermal management in aerospace electronic devices and in cooling channels; of stents used in medicine; and of microchannels for sensors, chemical reactors, and dialysis and the like. In one embodiment of the invention the metal layer is copper and the non-active electrolyte solution is a mixture of sodium nitrate and sodium chloride and a pulse electric current is employed to accomplish the electrochemical etching. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017609 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY PRODUCING WATER CONTAINING NANO GOLD AND SILVER IONS - The present invention provides a method for automatically producing nano-gold/silver ionized water, the method including: a raw water supply step in which raw water is filtered by a filter F, passed through a flow control valve V for controlling the amount of raw water, and supplied after the amount of raw water is measured by a flow meter M in real time; a nano-gold/silver ionized water production step in which after the amount of the raw water is measured by the flow meter M, the raw water is passed through a nano-gold/silver ionized water producer P to produce nano-gold/silver ionized water; a control step in which a controller C connected to the nano-gold/silver ionized water producer P controls a microprocessor and a driver, which control the filter F and the flow meter M, a current/voltage driver, and the opening/closing of a valve; and a sensing step in which a sensor I connected to the controller C measures the amount and concentration of ionized water passing through the nano-gold/silver ionized water producer P to optimally supply the nano-gold/silver ionized water. Moreover, the present invention provides an apparatus for automatically producing nano-gold/silver ionized water having a simplified structure. Therefore, the apparatus can be easily fabricated with low cost. Since the ionized water is continuously produced using a waterway through which raw water flows, differently from the conventional techniques in which the raw water stays in a reservoir, it is possible to solve problems such as settlement of ionized water, and thus it is possible to produce nano-gold/silver ionized water having a desired concentration of gold/silver ions within a short period of time. As a result, the antibacterial and sterilizing activity which is an intrinsic property of the nano-gold/silver ions is improved, and the thus produced ionized water having strong detergency can be used as antibacterial and sterilizing water. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017610 | DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR BREAKING DOWN POLLUTANTS IN A LIQUID AND ALSO USE OF SUCH A DEVICE | 2011-01-27 |
20110017611 | OXYGEN-SCAVENGING MIXTURES - An oxygen-scavenging mixture comprising the components (I) a nano-sized oxidizable metal component wherein the average particle size of the metal is 1 to 1000 nm and wherein the metal is unsupported or supported by a carrier material, (II) an electrolyte component, and (III) a non-electrolytic, acidifying component. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017612 | METHOD OF PREPARING A SWALLOWABLE CAPSULE COMPRISING A SENSOR - The inventions relates to a kit comprising a swallowable capsule ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110017613 | GAS STORAGE MEDIUM, GAS STORAGE APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - Provided are gas storage medium, a gas storage apparatus having the same and a method thereof. The gas storage medium includes a plurality of material layers each having a variable valence, wherein each of the material layers includes redundant electrons that are not participated in chemical bonding. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017614 | STABILISATION OF STORED GAS - A method of treating the internal surface of a container for the storage of gas, such as a gas cylinder, that is made from or lined with aluminium or aluminium alloy. The method is characterised in that it comprises creating a freshly exposed aluminium surface, for example by the use of a wet grinding, in the presence of a surfactant. The surfactant is preferably derived from C | 2011-01-27 |
20110017615 | HYDRATED HUMIDITY CONTROL SUBSTANCE AND PROCESS FOR ITS PREPARATION - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a hydrated moisture control substance comprising the steps:
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20110017616 | PACKAGING INSERT - An insert for a crate end cap is disclosed. The insert includes a substrate having a main body portion and a foldable tab extending from an edge of the main body portion. A plurality of support members is coupled to a surface of the substrate, at least one support member being coupled to the main body portion and at least one other support member being coupled to the foldable tab. The insert is removably received within a cavity of the crate end cap and maintained therein by a frictional engagement between the insert and the walls of the crate end cap forming the cavity thereof. The insert provides cushioning for objects placed in the cavity of the crate end cap. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017617 | CLEANSING IMPLEMENT - A cleansing implement comprising a generally planar compressed, water-swellable matrix and a solid cleansing composition coated on one face of the compressed matrix. A method for producing a cleansing implement comprising providing a generally planar compressed water-swellable matrix and coating a solid cleansing composition on one face of the compressed matrix. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017618 | GOLF CLUB COVER WITH REMOVABLY ATTACHED MULTI-TOOL - A golf club assembly includes a golf club cover, a multi-tool, and means for removably attaching the multi-tool to the golf club cover. The multi-tool can include a golf tool accessory specially-suited for use by a golfer on a golf course, such as a divot repair tool and a ball marker. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017619 | SENSOR BUFFER COVER FOR DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGER - A sensor buffer cover is provided that is easily held at a fixed position without pain or discomfort to a patient to enable high-definition imaging. It is a sensor buffer cover wherein a cover body constituted as a flexible bag body into which a sensor unit is inserted comprises an inner bag-like sheet made of resin and formed in a rectangular shape to have an opening at one end in the longitudinal direction and an outer sheath member at the base of the inner bag-like sheet constituted as a flexible bag body formed in approximately the same shape as the sensor unit, which covers the periphery of the sensor unit inserted therein and is open at one end in the longitudinal direction, the outer peripheral edge of the base of the inner bag-like sheet and the outer peripheral edge of the outer sheath member covering the base of the inner bag-like sheet being fusion-bonded on three sides to leave an opening and obtain a double bag-like structure. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017620 | Waterproof Cover for Personal Music Player - A waterproof enclosure for use with a personal music player having an earphone jack has a case formed of a flexible material and creates a watertight interior space sized to receive the personal music player. The case can have a lineout having a proximal end coupled to the case and a distal end with a waterproof sound emitting component. The case can have an audio adapter coupled to the case and to the sound emitting component and having a stem projecting into the interior space, the stem sized to connect with the earphone jack. The lineout can be integrally molded with the case. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017621 | Neutral Field Tray System - A neutral field tray includes an attachment portion for removably attaching the tray to a mayo stand, a base coupled to the attachment portion, two sidewalls extending upward from opposite sides of the base, a distal endwall extending upward from a distal end of the base, a cover extending between the sidewalls above the base adjacent the distal endwall, and support for positioning a single instrument above the base with a distal end of the instrument underneath the cover and a proximal end of the instrument elevated relative to the distal end of the instrument. A method is also provided for using the neutral field tray. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017622 | CONTAINER FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT OR IMPLANT, IN PARTICULAR A DENTAL INSTRUMENT OR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Container for a medical instrument or an implant, in particular a dental instrument or a dental implant ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110017623 | CONTAINER FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT OR IMPLANT, IN PARTICULAR FOR A DENTAL INSTRUMENT OR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Container ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110017624 | Portable medicine case - A portable carrying case is described to hold medicine vials during travel, doctors' visits, etc. The case includes an open-topped box with a hinged lid and attachment means to secure the lid to the box. The case further includes a vial support platform, which may be the upper surface of the box, or a separate platform attachable to the box bottom wall. The platform has a plurality of spaced, parallel divider walls having lower edges attached to the support surface and upper edges. The divider walls have aligned left holes and aligned right holes. An elastic cord is slidable through aligned holes to cord ends outside an end divider wall. A cord lock is used to adjust the length of the cord. The support surface, walls and cord form a plurality of adjustable vial receiving compartments, with the force on each vial being equal regardless of differences in vial sizes. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017625 | Cubic eco-package for liquid products with finger engageable pull - A cubic container for a liquid product having a generally square base joined to four sides which extend upwardly to join a generally square top defines an internal volume of a generally cubic container body. A portion of one corner of the container and a pass through aperture defines a generally vertical handle. The handle having a hollow interior which communicates with the internal volume of the container has an external surface configured to be grasped by a hand located in the pass through aperture. An opening in the top of the cubic container body provides a passage through which the liquid product can be poured. A cap releasably sealably engages the opening to close the cubic container. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017626 | Dispensing Device Packaging - A dispensing device package including a protective enclosure containing a dispensing device, e.g. an inhaler. The protective enclosure includes at least one rigid enclosure member, which in some implementations defines a recess to house a section of the dispensing device. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017627 | HANG TAB REINFORCEMENT FOR BLISTER CARD PACKAGING STRUCTURES - A packaging structure is disclosed. In accordance with one aspect, the structure includes a blister ( | 2011-01-27 |
20110017628 | METHOD FOR MAKING PACKAGE-ABSORBENT ARTICLE ASSEMBLY AND PACKAGE-ABSORBENT ARTICLE ASSEMBLY OBTAINED BY THE SAME - The present invention includes following the steps of: | 2011-01-27 |
20110017629 | STRUCTURE OF A STACKABLE BUCKET - A stackable bucket structure has a hollow body. The top end of the body is protruded upward with a neck part with an opening. The bottom end of the body has a concave accommodating part. The accommodating part has an inner sidewall edge and a supporting surface. The diameter of the inner sidewall of the accommodating part is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the neck part, so that the bucket can use its accommodating part to connect to the neck part of another bucket. When the accommodating part of one bucket connects to the neck part of another bucket, the supporting surface of the accommodating part urges against the top end of he neck part. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017630 | FIFTY THREE FOOT UNIVERSAL STACKABLE CONTAINER - One embodiment of the invention is directed to a shipping container forming a rectangular box shape, comprising a pair of side walls, a front wall and a rear wall coupled to the pair of side walls, a top wall coupled to the side walls and the rear walls, a bottom wall coupled to the side walls and the rear walls. The side walls, the front wall, the rear wall and the top wall form top corners. The sides walls, the front wall, the rear wall and the bottom wall form bottom corners. The shipping container further comprises a set of top corner fitting elements disposed at the top corners of the shipping container, each top corner fitting element having an outer aperture, and a set of bottom corner fitting elements disposed at the bottom corners of the shipping container, each bottom corner fitting element having an outer aperture. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017631 | BAMBOO FIBER BABY WIPES - The invention relates in some aspects to compositions, e.g., wipes, e.g., sanitary wipes, infant wipes, etc., comprising a bamboo fiber and a isolated essential oil, and methods of use thereof. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017632 | COMESTIBLE PACKAGE WITH CLOSURE - A package includes a pair of opposed package end surfaces and a first package wall spaced from a second package wall and connected thereto by an end wall forming a first compartment for holding one or more product pieces. The first compartment has an opening. A cover extends from the first compartment and is movable between an open and closed position to selectively cover and uncover the first compartment opening. A closure is disposed at one of the opposed end surfaces and retains the cover in the closed position. The closure includes a first closure member on the cover and a second closure member on the container. The first closure member is selectively, operatively couplable to the second closure member. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017633 | Rapid Deployment First Aid Kit and System For Refilling - A first aid kit organized with pockets containing first aid and emergency preparedness supplies and equipment and a system for refilling. Each pocket in the kit contains supplies and equipment useful in providing initial care for a particular illness or injury and is quickly identified through textual labels and transparent elements. The pockets are connected into a strip of pockets which is folded to fit within a case. The strip of pockets is easily deployed from the case facilitating rapid and accurate identification, selection, and acquisition of items appropriate for initial care of a particular illness or injury by comprehensive visual presentation of the organizational scheme and the supplies and pieces of equipment themselves. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017634 | Protective cover for electronic books and electronic media devices - A protective cover for an electronic book device that is made up of a first shell that conforms to and covers a front face of the electronic book device and a second shell that conforms to and covers the back face of the electronic book device. The first and second shells overlap each other to form a seal in the vicinity of the overlapping portions and provide clear visibility of the screen and keypad of the electronic book device. | 2011-01-27 |
20110017635 | Systems and Methods for Producing a Crude Product - A process for hydroprocessing heavy oil feedstock is disclosed. The process operates in once-through mode, employing a plurality of contacting zones and at least a separation zone to convert at least a portion of the heavy oil feedstock to lower boiling hydrocarbons, forming upgraded products. In the once-through upgrade system, little if any of the unconverted material and slurry catalyst mixture is recycled back to the system for further upgrading. The contacting zones operate under hydrocracking conditions, employing a slurry catalyst for upgrading the heavy oil feedstock. The slurry catalyst feed comprises an active metal catalyst having an average particle size of at least 1 micron in a hydrocarbon oil diluent, at a concentration of greater than 500 wppm of active metal catalyst to heavy oil feedstock. | 2011-01-27 |