05th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140027381 | Method to Remove Organic Pollutants through Coupling Microwave Degradation Based on Microporous Mineral Adsorption - This invention discloses a kind of method to remove organic pollutants through coupling microwave degradation based on microporous mineral adsorption. It consists of the following major steps: Fill hydrophobic porous mineral adsorbent into the adsorption column to adsorb organic pollutants in the organic wastewater, and start up the microwave generator after the adsorbent reaches saturation so that the organic pollutants adsorbed inside the adsorption column can be degraded under microwave induction. With the alternative operation and regeneration of two adsorption columns, the organic wastewater can be treated continuously. In the invention, with the technologies of microwave-induced degradation through hydrophobic microporous mineral coupling adsorption, organic pollutants can be removed from water efficiently, and the degradation process and carrier can be circulated. The pollutants can be mineralized into non-toxic and harmless micromolecular substance completely. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027382 | FILTER MATERIALS, FILTERS, FILTERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FILTERING - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide metal ligand nanoparticles, particles including the metal ligand nanoparticles, filters including the metal ligand nanoparticles and/or particles, devices and systems for filtering a fluid, compositions including the metal ligand nanoparticles, and the like. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027383 | APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS SEPARATION OF MAGNETIC CONSTITUENTS AND CLEANING OF MAGNETIC FRACTION - The present invention relates to an apparatus for the separation of magnetic constituents from a dispersion comprising these magnetic constituents and nonmagnetic constituents, comprising at least one loop-like canal ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140027384 | Apparatus and Methods for Controlled Release of Additive Compositions - Containers for controlled release of an additive composition into a liquid composition include a liquid impermeable casing having a hollow interior, at least one first opening, at least one second opening and at least one third opening, a liquid valve operable to allow a liquid composition to pass into the hollow interior across the liquid valve, an air valve operable to allow air to pass out of the hollow interior across the air valve and a membrane component secured to the casing. Methods of releasing additive compositions into liquid compositions are also provided. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027385 | SEPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING A FLUID MIXTURE WITH THIS SEPARATING SYSTEM - A separation system for separating a fluid mixture includes a uniaxial cyclonic separator ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140027386 | Fracture Water Treatment Method and System - A method and system for treatment of flow-back and produced water from a hydrocarbon well in which fracturing operations are carried out using a phase separation and creating of positive charge in the water. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027387 | METHOD FOR DECOMPOSING ORGANIC COMPOUND CONTAINED IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - Provided is a method for decomposing at least one of organic compound contained in an aqueous solution by using a titanium dioxide photocatalyst that is excellent in both photocatalytic activity and solid-liquid separation performance for water treatment. The method includes: a step of adding catalyst particles into the aqueous solution; a step of decomposing the organic compound by irradiating the aqueous solution with light having a wavelength of 200 nanometers or more and 400 nanometers or less while stirring the catalyst particles in the aqueous solution; and a step of stopping the stirring, and separating the catalyst particles from the aqueous solution by sedimentation. The catalyst particles are composed only of titanium dioxide particles and zeolite particles, the titanium dioxide particles are adsorbed on outer surfaces of the zeolite particles, the zeolite particles have a silica/alumina molar ratio of 10 or more, and the catalyst particles are contained in the aqueous solution at a concentration of 0.4 grams/liter or more and 16 grams/liter or less. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027388 | Water purification system - A system and a method for treating water, the system comprising a first conduit having an inlet and an outlet with an ozone generator situated thereon, the ozone generator being operative to selectively treat water flowing through the conduit with the ozone, a sensor to measure the oxidation reduction potential of water, the sensor being operatively connected to the ozone generator, a holding tank situated at the outlet of the first conduit, the holding tank having a gas outlet conduit and a gas release valve, a second conduit extending from the holding tank, and an activated carbon filter on the second conduit. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027389 | Method and System for Recovering Oil and Removing Oil From a Resulting Oil-Water Mixture - A filtering device comprises a vessel for containing filtering media such as nutshells. Associated with the filtering device is an eductor for scrubbing and cleaning the media and removing contaminants such as oil from the media. The eductor includes an inlet port for receiving a motive liquid. Further, the eductor includes an inlet port for receiving media held in the vessel. In operation, a motive liquid is directed into the eductor and this induces media in the vessel into the eductor. By continuously directing motive liquid from an external source into the eductor, this results in the media being fluidized and circulated and recirculated through the eductor, giving rise to a slurry that contains liquid, the media and removed contaminants. A portion of the slurry is discharged from the filtering device while the media is retained in the filtering device. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027390 | FIXED DISPLAY PEDESTAL, SYSTEM AND/OR METHOD FOR SECURING AN ARTICLE - A pedestal, a system and/or a method secures and/or displays an article. The pedestal secures an article to a fixture while allowing manipulation, testing and/or maneuvering of the article with respect to the pedestal and/or a surface. A drum, cable and a spring may be used to deter theft and/or removal of the article. The article may be on display and/or may be used, manipulated, tested and/or transported by consumers in an environment, such as, for example, a retail store. The pedestal may allow for extension of the cable by pulling the article away from the pedestal and/or the drum. The pedestal, the system and/or the method may allow for extension of the cable using a spring. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027391 | BARRIER OPERATOR AND CHASSIS - A chassis for a barrier operator is provided. The barrier operator includes a motor and a transmission configured to cooperate with a rail system to move a barrier. The chassis includes a unibody frame having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is configured to receive and secure the motor to the unibody frame. The second portion is configured to receive and secure the transmission to the unibody frame. The third portion is configured to receive and secure at least a portion of the rail system to the unibody frame. The first, second, and third portions are formed as a single, integral component. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027392 | HIGH-CAPACITY COMPUTER RACK WITH REAR-ACCESSIBLE SIDE BAYS - An embodiment of a computer rack is capable of supporting up to 48U of electronic devices, including a central rack space for up to 42U and six 1U side bays. The side bays are fully accessible from the rear of the rack, so that all of the components may be serviced without pulling the rack out from a row and removing side panels. Optional strip PDUs may be mounted at the rear. The rack complies with standard dimensions for a 19-inch rack, including standard vertical and horizontal rail dimensions, and fits on a standard 600 mm×1200 mm floor tile. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027393 | STACKABLE MODULAR PERSONAL COMPUTER ARRAY - One aspect of this disclosure is directed to a sub-rack module for supporting a personal computer chassis therein. The sub-rack module is configured to be received within a multi-position support rack. Due to the unique combination of the sub-rack and the multi-position support rack, the sub-rack modules can be positioned such that the back ends of the personal computer chassis form an air passageway in the center of the multi-position support rack, which allows for the air flow to be directed through the passageway and out through the front end of the personal computer chassis. This configuration allows for the high density storage of an array of personal computer chassis while providing adequate cooling for multiple units. A method for manufacturing this system is also provided. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027394 | MODULAR SAFE INTERIOR - A modular storage system for an interior compartment of a safe and method for storing guns comprises standardized parts for easy construction and assembly, flexible arrangement and configurations, and use in a wide variety of safes. The interior compartment of the safe is configured to have a back wall and two side walls defining an interior width of the safe. The system comprises a plurality of shelves each having a standardized shelf width. The interior width of the safe is a whole number multiple of the standardized shelf width. A gun storage bay is provided with an exterior bay width equal to the standardized shelf width. The plurality of shelves and the gun storage bay are removably mounted on the back wall. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027395 | MODULAR PIPE BASKET - A device for transporting pipe is disclosed having a base, multiple drilling pipes wherein drilling pipes are longer than the base; a plurality of stanchions attached to and extending upward from the base; a plurality of support structures in between the plurality of drilling pipes and the base; wherein the plurality of support structures each have a pipe facing side and the pipe facing sides of at least two of the plurality of support structures forms a convex arc. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027396 | FOLDABLE SHELVING UNIT AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING AND COMPACTING SAME - A foldable shelving unit, its components, and a method for deploying and compacting same are described herein. The shelving unit includes first and second supports which are typically panels, and which help to support against the loads generated by the objects being stored. The shelving unit also includes shelf(ves) which has(ve) one pivotally engaged end, and one free end. The shelving unit also includes connecting members (e.g. arms) which connect the shelf(ves) to the supports, and allow the shelf(ves) to pivot about the supports. The shelving unit operates between a deployed position, where the shelf(ves) extends between the supports so as to support objects, and a compacted position, where the shelf(ves) is(are) rotated so as to bring the supports close to one another, thereby compacting the shelving unit. A corresponding method for deploying and compacting such a shelving unit is also described. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027397 | ASSEMBLY FOR A STORAGE UNIT - An assembly for a storage unit includes at least one interior component made of a single, continuous piece of sheet material that has a first surface, an opposing second surface, a pair of opposing lateral side edges and a plurality of substantially 90 degree longitudinal bends that extend between the pair of lateral side edges. The at least one interior component includes an upper mounting flange for mounting to the storage unit. The assembly also includes an exterior component made of a single, continuous piece of sheet material and having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The first surface of the interior component directly attaches to the second surface of the exterior component. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027398 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLY OF A MOBILE CRANE, AND MOBILE CRANE - Method for the assembly of a mobile crane, particularly a telescopic crane, at a construction site, having a main boom as well as at least one boom enhancement loaded on a means of transport, and comprising at least one lattice section, which method has the method steps of moving the mobile crane and/or the means of transport, to coarsely align the crane main boom and at least one lattice section of the boom enhancement to each other, connecting the crane main boom to the lattice section by means of one or more traction means, and raising the main boom, which results in traction being applied to the one or more traction means, to align the axes of the junctions of the main boom and of the lattice section at least partially for the subsequent assembly. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027399 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - The invention relates to a construction machine having a carrier unit, a boom mounted pivotably on the carrier unit, an erection support for erecting and/or holding the boom by means of a guy cable tensioned between the boom and the erection support, and a safety cable which can be tensioned along the boom for securing a user. A cable support with a first attachment point for the safety cable is arranged at a head end of the boom. A second attachment point for the safety cable is provided on the erection support. The safety cable can be tensioned between the first attachment point on the cable support and the second attachment point on the erection support along the boom. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027400 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MOUNTING OF WIND TURBINE BLADES - A method for mounting a wind turbine blade to a wind turbine hub by use of a crane boom is provided. The orientation of the blade is kept substantially horizontal when the blade is lifted off the ground and mounted to the rotor hub. Control wires which connect the blade via the crane boom to a winch arrangement are used for keeping the blade orientation substantially horizontal in addition to at least one bearing wire for bearing the blade weight. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027401 | APPARATUS FOR RECOGNIZING THE DISCARD STATE OF A HIGH-STRENGTH FIBER ROPE IN USE IN LIFTING GEAR - The present invention relates generally to lifting gear such as cranes which use high-strength fiber ropes instead of steel ropes. In this respect, the invention in particular relates to an apparatus for recognizing the discard state of a high-strength fiber rope in use at such lifting gear comprising a detection device for detecting at least one rope parameter as well as comprising an evaluation unit for evaluating the rope parameter and for providing a discard signal in dependence on the rope parameter evaluation. In accordance with the invention, the detection device of the apparatus for recognizing the discard state comprises a plurality of differently configured detection means for a magnetic, mechanical, optical and/or electronic detection of a plurality of different rope parameters which can be evaluated by the evaluation unit individually and/or in combination with one another for recognizing the discard state. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027402 | Ready to Drink Container with Nipple and Penetrable and Resealable Portion, and Related Method - A container is provided for storing a product, such as a fat containing liquid product, and includes a body defining a chamber for receiving the product; and a container closure including a sealing portion for sealing the product within the chamber. The container closure includes a member forming a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container closure and the body; a nipple in fluid communication with the chamber that seals the chamber with respect to the ambient atmosphere during storage of the product in the chamber and that can be opened to dispense product from the chamber therethrough; and a needle penetrable and laser resealable portion that is penetrable by the needle for aseptically filling the chamber with the product, and that is thermally resealable by the application of laser radiation thereto to seal the product within the chamber. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027403 | VENT VALVE ASSEMBLIES FOR BABY BOTTLES - A vent valve, and a vent valve assembly, for a liquid dispensing container, employ a vent disc having small open vent holes in cooperation with an overlying thin flexible flap that covers and closes the vent holes to limit liquid pressure on the holes when the container is upright, yet require little suction pressure to move the flap to draw liquid or vent through the holes. The vent valve can be used in a bottom cap that is attachable to the bottom open end of the container. The vent valve assembly includes such a bottom cap, a sealing member for sealing the bottom cap to the container, and a vent valve. The vent valve and/or bottom cap have an elevated vent disc and a top portion having the thin flexible flap. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027404 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE NEEDLE - A method for manufacturing a carbon nanotube needle is provided. A carbon nanotube film comprising of a plurality of commonly aligned carbon nanotubes, a first electrode, and a second electrode are provided. The carbon nanotube film is fixed to the first electrode and the second electrode. An organic solvent is applied to treat the carbon nanotube film to form at least one carbon nanotube string. A voltage is applied to the carbon nanotube string until the carbon nanotube string snaps | 2014-01-30 |
20140027405 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM - A method of manufacturing a transparent conductive film has the steps of: preparing a laminated body in which a transparent conductive layer that is not patterned is formed on a flexible transparent base, removing a part of the transparent conductive layer to form the pattern forming part having the transparent conductive layer on the flexible transparent base and the pattern opening part not having the transparent conductive layer on the flexible transparent base, and heating the laminated body in which the transparent conductive layer is patterned. The absolute value of the difference H | 2014-01-30 |
20140027406 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A NOZZLE PLATE CONTAINING MULTIPLE MICRO-ORIFICES FOR CASCADE IMPACTOR - A nozzle plate containing multiple micro-orifices for the cascade impactor and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The nozzle plate is formed by a series of semiconductor processes, including lithography, etching and electroplating. The nozzle plate comprises a plate body and a plurality of micro-orifices formed on the plate body. The orifice has a diameter which gradually expands in the direction away from the bottom of the plate body to achieve a smooth inner surface, allowing particles to pass therethrough smoothly without being clogged in the nozzle plate. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027407 | Monitoring Retaining Ring Thickness And Pressure Control - A chemical mechanical polishing apparatus includes a carrier head including a retaining ring having a plastic portion with a bottom surface to contact a polishing pad, an in-situ monitoring system including a sensor that generates a signal that depends on a thickness of the plastic portion, and a controller configured to receive the signal from the in-situ monitoring system and to adjust at least one polishing parameter in response to the signal to compensate for non-uniformity caused by changes in the thickness of the plastic portion of the retaining ring. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027408 | CIRCUIT BREAKER - A circuit breaker according to the present disclosure includes a cradle having an accommodation space therein, the cradle having a plurality of terminals and a breaker main body having a plurality of terminal connectors contactable with the terminals, respectively, and a plurality of vacuum interrupters connected to the terminal connectors, respectively, the breaker main body being installed within the cradle to be movable between a connected position where the terminal connectors are connected to the terminals and a disconnected position where the terminal connectors are separated from the terminals. Each of the terminal connectors to includes a plurality of segment conductors each having one end connected to the vacuum interrupter and the other end facing the terminal. According to the configuration, an amount of heat radiated may increase without an increase in an amount of copper used, thereby facilitating for cooling the terminal connectors. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027409 | ELECTRIC-DISCHARGE MACHINING DEVICE - An electric-discharge machining device including an electric-discharge-state determination unit that determines whether an electric discharging state between a machining electrode and a workpiece is either a state of normal electric discharge or of abnormal electric discharge, and a machining-condition switching unit that changes at least one machining condition, further includes a storage unit that stores therein an electric-discharge-state determination indicator, a standard-deviation calculation unit, and a boundary calculation unit that calculates a boundary to be applied to a determination in the electric-discharge-state determination unit based on the electric-discharge-state determination indicator, wherein the machining-condition switching unit changes the machining condition according to a comparison result between the standard deviation calculated by the standard-deviation calculation unit and a standard deviation reference set as a reference of the standard deviation. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027410 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING OVERSIZED HOLES ON TURBINE COMPONENTS - A system is disclosed for reducing an internal diameter of a hole in a metal substrate. The system includes an electrospark device having an electrospark torch and an electrode holder rotatable about an axis. An electrode is removably supported in the electrode holder. The electrospark device configured to apply a coating of a material of which the electrode is formed, to the substrate on an inner wall of the hole when the electrode is rotated within the hole. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027411 | Plasma Torch - To lengthen the service period on DC plasma abatement devices a modified DC plasma torch is provided with an electrically conductive cathode and an electrically conductive anode spaced apart from one another to form a gap therebetween; a metal swirl bush at least partially located within the gap and comprising a channel adapted to permit, in use, a gas to flow through the gap; and a ceramic element interposed between any one or more of: the cathode and the swirl bush; and the anode and the swirl bush. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027412 | METHOD FOR MARKING ON METALLIC MEMBER - Provided is a method for marking on a pressed metallic component whose visibility and corrosion resistance in a marking target is ensured. The method includes a step of irradiating a base treatment target region including a marking target region with a laser beam on a first irradiation condition, and a step of irradiating the marking target region with the laser beam on a second irradiation condition, in which a charged energy of the laser beam is set to be smaller on the first irradiation condition than the second irradiation condition, thereby providing between the marking pattern and a non-irradiation region, a base region having a residual stress greater than that of the non-irradiation region and a residual stress smaller than that of the marking pattern, so as to ensure a visibility. Furthermore, a corrosion resistance is ensured by using a metallic member which is heat-treated to enhance the hardness. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027413 | DUAL-WIRE HYBRID WELDING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF WELDING - A dual-wire hybrid welding system includes a hybrid welding apparatus having laser, electric arc welder and second wire feeding device. Electric arc welder includes first wire feeding device for feeding first wire. Second wire feeding device is arranged and disposed to feed a second wire to electric arc welder. Laser and electric arc welder are arranged and disposed to direct energy toward at least two adjacent components along a joint and first wire is a consumable electrode fed into joint to establish molten pool generated by both laser and arc welder with first wire. Second wire is fed to molten pool to form a common molten pool. Common molten pool is operable to provide a full penetration weld with less total heat input to join the at least two adjacent components without cracking the components at a high constant weld speed. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027414 | HYBRID WELDING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF WELDING - A hybrid welding system including a hybrid welding apparatus and method of welding are provided. The hybrid welding apparatus includes a laser, an electric arc welder with a non-consumable electrode and a wire feeding device. The electric arc welder provides an electric arc without feeding a welding wire. The wire feeding device is arranged and disposed to feed a wire to a treatment area, which is located between the projections of laser beam and the electric arc. The laser and the electric arc welder are arranged and disposed to direct energy toward at least two adjacent components to form a common molten pool. The wire is fed by the wire feeding device into the common molten pool created by the laser and the electric arc. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027415 | ADAPTIVE CONTROL HYBRID WELDING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING - An adaptive control hybrid welding system including hybrid welding apparatus, control system connected to hybrid welding apparatus, and seam tracker connected to control system is provided. Hybrid welding apparatus includes a laser and an electric arc welder. Laser and electric arc welder each have adjustable welding parameters. Control system modifies welding parameters of laser and electric arc welder, and spacing between laser beam and arc of welder. Seam tracker is operable to measure seam property of adjacent workpieces prior to welding. Seam tracker is operable to send signals to control system in response to the measured seam property. Control system modifies welding parameters based on signal from seam tracker and adaptive control hybrid welding apparatus joins adjacent workpieces having variable gap sizes of up to 2.5 mm with full penetration welds. Also provided is a method of controlling the adaptive control hybrid welding system. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027416 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ROTOR - An exemplary method for manufacturing a rotor is disclosed. A fixture is firstly made. The fixture includes a base, a column extending upwardly from the base, and an annular protrusion extending upwardly from the column. A slot is defined in the column. A shaft is inserted in the slot. A hub is made and disposed on a top face of the annular protrusion. The hub includes a cover and a sidewall extending downwardly from the cover. The shaft contacts a center of the cover. A laser beam is used to illuminate the center of the cover to thereby weld the shaft with the cover. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027417 | EXCIMER LASER APPARATUS PROJECTING A BEAM WITH A SELECTIVELY VARIABLE SHORT-AXIS BEAM PROFILE - Apparatus for homogenizing and projecting two laser-beams is arranged such that the projected homogenized beams are aligned parallel to each other in a first transverse axis and partially overlap in second transverse axis perpendicular to the first transverse axis. The projected homogenized laser-beams have different intensities in the second axis and the degree of partial overlap is selected such that the combined intensity of the laser beams in the second axis has a step profile. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027418 | Method and device for electrically contacting terminal faces of two substrates by laser soldering using a gaseous flux medium - The present invention relates to a method for electrically contacting terminal faces of two substrates ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140027419 | WORKPIECE PROCESSING USING A BEAM - A cutting machine includes a suction duct that is movable with a cutting head of the cutting machine, using a common drive. The suction duct is disposed beneath the workpiece support and coupled to the motion unit supporting the cutting head so that it moves with the motion unit while an opening of the suction duct remains positioned below the cutting head during a cutting operation. The suction duct removes cutting debris and dust, and protects underlying machine components from beam damage. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027420 | DUAL LASERS FOR REMOVING GLASS-SIDE DEBRIS DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Methods and systems for forming a scribe line in a thin film stack on an inner surface of a thin film photovoltaic superstrate are provided via the use of a cleaning laser beam and a scribing laser beam. The cleaning laser beam is focused directly onto the exposed surface of the superstrate such that the cleaning laser beam removes debris from the exposed surface of the superstrate, and the scribing laser beam is focused through the exposed surface of the superstrate and onto the thin film stack such that the scribing laser beam passes through the superstrate to form a scribe within the thin film stack on the inner surface of the superstrate. The method and system can further utilize a conveyor to transport the superstrate in a machine direction to move the superstrate past the cleaning laser source and the scribing laser source. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027421 | Method of Determining a Focal Point or Beam Profile of a Laser Beam in a Working Field - In a method for determining the focal point or the beam profile of a laser beam, which can be deflected in the x and y directions by a scanner optic or an x-y-movement unit and can be displaced in the z direction by a focusing optic or a z-movement unit, at a plurality of measurement points in the two-dimensional working field or three-dimensional working space of the laser beam. An aperture diaphragm, followed by a detector, is arranged at each measurement point. At each measurement point, for x-y-focal point or beam profile measurements, the laser beam is moved by the scanner optic or the x-y-movement unit in an x-y-grid over the measurement aperture in the aperture diaphragm, and, at each grid point, the laser power is measured by the detector, the scanner axis of the scanner optic or the x-y-movement unit being stationary. For z-focal point measurements, the laser beam is displaced by the focusing optic or the z-movement unit in the z direction within the measurement aperture in the aperture diaphragm. The laser power is measured by the detector at each grid point. The focal point and/or the beam profile of the laser beam is then determined at each measurement point from the measurement values. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027422 | ADAPTABLE ROTATING ARC WELDING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A welding operation is performed utilizing a rotating arc resulting from movement of a welding electrode in a welding torch. Workpiece fit-up is determined as the weld progresses, such as via a camera and image analysis. In the event that fit-up changes, such as by the development of gaps between the workpieces, one or more parameters of the system may be altered, such as the geometry of the electrode movement, the travel speed, the wire feed speed, the weld power applied to the electrode, and so forth. The technique may be automated, such as for accommodating welding via welding robots. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027423 | CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE ARC WELDING METHOD - A consumable electrode arc welding method includes the detecting of a constriction formed in a molten droplet of the welding wire so as to reduce the welding current, the detecting of a smoothed value of the welding current, and the feedback controlling of the feed rate of the welding wire so as to make the smoothed value of the welding current correspond to a predetermined current setting value. The constriction detection is performed repetitively in a predetermined cycle. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027424 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR MONITORING WELD QUALITY - An arc welder including an integrated monitor is disclosed. The monitor is capable of monitoring variables during a welding process and weighting the variables accordingly, quantifying overall quality of a weld, obtaining and using data indicative of a good weld, improving production and quality control for an automated welding process, teaching proper welding techniques, identifying cost savings for a welding process, and deriving optimal welding settings to be used as pre-sets for different welding processes or applications. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027425 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR MONITORING WELD QUALITY - An arc welder including an integrated monitor is disclosed. The monitor is capable of monitoring variables during a welding process and weighting the variables accordingly, quantifying overall quality of a weld, obtaining and using data indicative of a good weld, improving production and quality control for an automated welding process, teaching proper welding techniques, identifying cost savings for a welding process, and deriving optimal welding settings to be used as pre-sets for different welding processes or applications. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027426 | ROOT PASS WELDING SOLUTION - The present systems and methods relate generally to the field of welding systems, and particularly to flux-cored arc welding systems with self-shielded electrodes (FCAW-S). In an embodiment, a tubular welding wire includes a core and a sheath disposed around the core. Further, the tubular welding wire includes greater than approximately 2.4% glassy slag promoter by weight. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027427 | WELDER GENERATOR ELECTRODE BASED ENGINE SPEED CONTROL - A welding system includes an engine-driven welder generator that produces welding power. A welding torch receives the welding power and applies it to a stick electrode to initiate and maintain a welding arc. A parameter of the welding power, such as voltage, is monitored, such as to determine whether spikes occur during a short time after arc initiation. Based upon the monitored parameter, the engine speed is controlled. The engine speed may be increased or maintained at an elevated level if the monitored parameter indicates that particular types of electrode are being used, such as XX10 or cellulose electrodes. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027428 | WELDER GENERATOR ENGINE SPEED CONTROL - An engine-driven welder generator is controlled based upon power draw for welding and other applications. Once a welding arc is initiated, the power draw is monitored. The engine speed, and therefore the power output of the generator, may be increased or maintained based upon the power draw. The power draw may include both welding power draw and auxiliary power draw. The engine speed is increased in increments. The initial engine speed and subsequent increments may depend upon particular welding processes or regimes. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027429 | METHOD FOR DYNAMIC FEED PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT - The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for automatic feed adjustment during welding operations using a pressure measuring device and a welding wire knowledge database to adjust tension between at least one pair of wire feed rolls, at least one of which is a drive roll. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027430 | MELTING APPARATUS - Apparatus for the melting of silicon comprising a container for holding pieces of silicon and at least one means for heating silicon inside the container, wherein the container comprises a tube extending in a longitudinal direction for holding pieces of silicon and a bottom, wherein the tube is arranged on the bottom, wherein the bottom comprises at least one outlet for letting out melted silicon, and wherein the means for heating comprises at least one coil. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027431 | Warpage Control in the Packaging of Integrated Circuits - A method includes placing a first package component over a vacuum boat, wherein the vacuum boat comprises a hole, and wherein the first package component covers the hole. A second package component is placed over the first package component, wherein solder regions are disposed between the first and the second package components. The hole is vacuumed, wherein the first package component is pressed by a pressure against the vacuum boat, and wherein the pressure is generated by a vacuum in the hole. When the vacuum in the hole is maintained, the solder regions are reflowed to bond the second package component to the first package component. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027432 | Thawing System for Machinery Undercarriages - What is presented is a thawing system for thermally heating an undercarriage of a machine, with the machine having an engine and a track frame. This thawing system comprises a heating element and thawing line. The heating element is powered independently from the engine, produces thermal energy for the thawing system, and can be activated and/or stay activated when the engine is not active. The thawing line is connected to the heating element, adapted to spread thermal energy from the heating element throughout the undercarriage of the machine, and is isolated from the engine. The thawing line extends from the heating element to the undercarriage of the machine via a channel, which is in the machine. Thermal energy is produced and delivered to the undercarriage of the machine when the heating element is activated. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027433 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR DE-ICING A TRANSPARENT WINDOW USING AN ELECTRIC HEATING DEVICE - An arrangement and a method for de-icing a transparent window, in particular a vehicle windshield, with an electric heating device, are described. The method has the following steps: Step A): Measuring a window temperature before an initial application of a heating voltage; Step B): Measuring the window temperature after a beginning of a heating period; and Step C): Applying a heating voltage of more than 100 volts to a heating device over a heating period of a maximum of 2 minutes, in particular a maximum of 90 seconds, and repeating step B). | 2014-01-30 |
20140027434 | TRANSPARENT PANE WITH AN ELECTRICAL HEATING LAYER, AND PRODUCTION PROCESS THEREFOR - A transparent pane with an electrical heating layer, which extends at least over a part of the pane surface and can be electrically connected to a power source via connection means is described. The transparent pane has connection means having a strip-shaped first bus bar and a strip-shaped second bus bar, which are electrically conductively connected directly to the heating layer over the entire strip length. A method for producing such a transparent pane is also described. In the method the zone heating element is electrically conductively connected directly to at least one first flat ribbon cable and to at least one second flat ribbon cable in an electrical parallel circuit with respect to the heating field. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027435 | HEATING APPARATUS FOR HEATING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ON A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD IN LOW TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENT - A heating apparatus for heating electronic components on a printed circuit board in low temperature environment includes a printed circuit board, a heating unit, a switch unit, a temperature-sensing unit, an electric power unit, and a control unit. The heating unit, the switch unit, the temperature-sensing unit, and the control unit are fixed connected to the printed circuit board and are electrically connected with the metal lines on the printed circuit board. The heat source is sent to the heat-conducting layer on the printed circuit board through the heat-conducting terminal after the switch unit is conducted by the control unit and the power is sent from the electric power unit to the heating unit. Then, the electronic components are heated with the heat source through the heat-conducting layer, so that the electronic components are in the working temperatures for starting up. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027436 | MULTIREGION HEATED EYE SHIELD - Eye shield device adapted for fog prevention for use in a ski goggle, dive mask, medical or testing face shield or the like, while preventing undesirable hot spots on the eye shield, comprising an optically-transparent substrate, a plurality of conductive regions defined on the substrate and connected to a powered circuit of one or more channels. The regions on the substrate are electrically isolated from each other in a first embodiment, and the regions on the substrate are not electrically isolated, or contiguous with adjacent regions on the substrate, in a second embodiment. The regions may be uniformly-sized or of varying sizes and shapes from one region to the next region, and resistivity per square of heating material applied to the regions may be selected based on formulation of the heating material and/or thickness of the heating material. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027437 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A semiconductor wafer is received at a first chamber that is at a first pressure level. The semiconductor wafer is at a first temperature and is heated, by a first heating module, to a second temperature while the pressure level of the first chamber is reduced from the first pressure level to a second pressure level. The semiconductor wafer is then provided to a supporting element of a second chamber which maintains a third pressure level that is closer to the second pressure level than to the first pressure level; the supporting element being at a third temperature that is closer to the second temperature than to the first temperature. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027438 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A STEAM OVEN AND STEAM OVEN - The invention relates to a method for operating a steam oven ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140027439 | COOK TOP GRATE AS UTENSIL SIZE/PRESENCE DETECTOR - A cooking appliance and a method of controlling a cooking appliance are provided. The cooking appliance has a cooking utensil support structure configured as a sensor for determining a cooking utensil characteristic, such as the size and/or presence of a cooking utensil. The cooking utensil support structure can include a gap and an electrical characteristic can be detected at the gap. The detected electrical characteristic can be used to determine a cooking utensil characteristic. Control of the cooking appliance can be based on the detected electrical characteristic or the determined cooking utensil characteristic. The cooking appliance can be controlled to improve cooking performance, such as regulate the amount of heat supplied by a heat source based on the size and/or presence of a cooking utensil, and/or to initiate an alert condition. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027440 | High Efficiency High Accuracy Heater Driver - A thermal process chamber having a lamp driver circuit that includes two transistors and two diodes is described. The thermal process chamber includes a plurality of halogen lamps, the lamp driver, a temperature sensor that measures wafer temperature, a temperature controller connected to the temperature sensor and to the lamp driver, the temperature controller providing control signals to the lamp driver that are functions of the wafer temperature and a desired temperature. The lamp driver includes two transistors that are controlled by the control signals so that the power factor of the power supplied to the plurality of halogen lamps is in the range of 0.9 to 1. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027441 | HEATING DEVICE FOR HEATING RECORDING MATERIAL, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A heating device capable of suppressing electrically conductive parts that electrically connect power supply electrodes and heating resistors from generating heat. The heating device has heating resistors disposed in a longitudinal direction of an elongated base plate and connected through electrically conductive parts to power supply electrodes disposed on one longitudinal end portion of the base plate and supplied with electric power from the power supply electrodes. The electrically conductive parts are formed such that electrically conductive parts that can provide larger amounts of power supply each have a larger cross-sectional area perpendicular to a power supply direction. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027442 | INDUCTOR AND SYSTEM FOR WELDING FOR MAINTAINING WELDING ARCS - A welding system includes an inductor on an output of a welding power supply. The power supply may be of the type including an engine and a generator for producing power, with power conversion circuitry conditioning the power to a form suitable for a stick welding application. The inductor has an inductance sufficient for storing energy for maintaining a welding arc with XX10 electrodes, such as on the order of 700 mH. The inductor may have a particular structure, such as one designed around T and L shaped core elements. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027443 | INDUCTION HEATING COOKER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An induction heating cooker having an oil temperature control function by of the amount of change of an operating frequency, and a control method thereof, the induction heating cooker including a heating coil, an inverter unit, a driving unit, a detection unit to detect a value of a current that flows at the heating coil, and a control unit to calculate an operating frequency of the driving unit according to the value of the current, to vary the operating frequency so that the heating coil maintains a constant output that corresponds to an output level, and to determine whether oil accommodated in a container placed on the heating coil is overheated, by use of an amount of change of the operating frequency, and the maintenance or the control of the temperature of oil may be achieved. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027444 | HEATING DEVICE - The invention relates to a heating device having a housing and having a fluid duct which is arranged in said housing and which has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, wherein, in the housing, there is provided an element which generates an alternating magnetic field and which is separated from the fluid duct in a sealed manner by at least one wall, wherein furthermore, at least one metallic areal heating element is provided which can be heated by the alternating magnetic field, wherein the at least one areal heating element is arranged in the fluid duct. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027445 | MIXING APPARATUS - An apparatus is provided for heating and processing a product. A mixing bowl includes a rounded base portion, an extended upper portion and two end walls. An agitator is positioned within the base of the bowl for rotation about a rotational axis and in a closely spaced relation with the bowl. The agitator includes a drive shaft having a portion thereof projecting outwardly of the mixing bowl. The agitator having a rotational path closely spaced with the inside wall of the base portion and spaced from the upper portion of the bowl. An outwardly flared transition maybe provided between the base and upper portion of the bowl. A microwave energy source is directed into the bowl for heating the product. A choke surrounds the agitator shaft to form a seal for the bowl to prevent microwave leakage. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027446 | SELF VENTING STEAM VALVE FOR FLEXIBLE PACKAGING BAGS AND POUCHES USED IN COOKING OF FOODS - The present document describes a cooking container for cooking foodstuff comprising: an edge having a seal separating the interior from the exterior of the cooking container; a steam valve formed in the seal, the steam valve comprising: a pressure accumulating portion; a pressure controlling portion; and a breakable seal between the pressure accumulating portion and the pressure controlling portion; whereby the breakable seal is breakable under an increase in pressure in the pressure accumulating portion during cooking thereby forming a gap/passage in the seal and permitting controlled evacuation of pressure from the interior of the cooking container through the gap/passage to the exterior, the pressure controlling portion restricting the evacuation of pressure relative to the pressure accumulating portion after the breakable seal is broken. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027447 | MICROWAVE OVEN - The present invention relates to a microwave oven including an oven door and a heating chamber with a back wall, the oven door being installed in the front of the heating chamber, wherein there are more than one protrusion disposed on the back wall, and each of the protrusions has more than three reflecting surfaces and protrudes toward an inside of the heating chamber. The back wall of the heating chamber in the microwave oven has the structure of a plurality of reflecting surfaces, which makes the microwave emitted by a magnetron reach every position of the heating chamber by reflection of the multiple reflecting surfaces, thereby the microwave distributes more evenly and consistently, thus the food may be heated more rapidly and uniformly. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027448 | HIGH-FREQUENCY HEATING COOKER - A high-frequency heating cooker includes: a heating chamber; a high-frequency heating unit; a tray table; a tray table rotating shaft which includes a cylindrical shaft portion and which holds the tray table; and an electric motor which rotates the tray table. The electric motor is fixed to the heating chamber by an electric motor mounting plate, and is configured to transmit a force of an electric motor rotating shaft to the tray table rotating shaft. The tray table rotating shaft transmits a rotating force to the tray table, and is made of a resin molding material. The tray table rotating shaft includes a tray table rotating shaft protrusion formed on a side surface of the cylindrical shaft portion, thereby being configured not to be easily removed from interior of the heating chamber. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027449 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CASE SET DETACHMENT STRUCTURE THEREOF - An electronic device includes a case set and a case set detachment structure. The case set includes a first case with a plurality of fastening parts, and a second case with a plurality of fastening corresponding parts. The case set detachment structure includes a connecting board, a detachment rod, and an oblique stand. The connecting board is located on the first case and includes a moving part. The detachment rod includes a rod part, a moving corresponding part, and an oblique plate. The moving corresponding part is located on the rod part and is movably connected to the moving part. The oblique plate is connected to the rod part, such that the oblique plate and the rod part form an angle. The oblique stand is located on the second case and corresponds to the detachment rod, which includes an oblique surface. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027450 | HOLLOW CONTAINER AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention provides a hollow container that enables the suppression of permeation of the content of the hollow container to the outside. A hollow container | 2014-01-30 |
20140027451 | FUEL TANK FUELING DEVICE - A fueling device is equipped with a grating member provided in a fuel path of a fueling pipe, wherein the grating member is equipped with a plurality of ring shaped partition members arranged in concentric circles with the center line of the fuel path as the center, and having differing diameters, and support members for supporting the partition members in relation to the inner wall of the fueling pipe, and wherein the gaps formed between the inner wall of the fueling pipe, the partition members, and the support members are used as a plurality of gap flow paths which are a portion of the fuel path, and the center of each of the partition members is arranged at different positions on the center line. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027452 | Trash Can With A Deodorization and Sterilization Function - A trash can with the deodorization and sterilization function contains a body with the cover and an ozone generator fixed in the body. The ozone generator is fixed at a predetermined position of the cover of the body and is in connection with a controlling member. The controlling member is mounted at a position of an inner surface of the cover adjacent to the body and couples with the ozone generator and a wire for electrically connecting with a power source, such that when the cover covers the body of the trash can, it triggers the controlling member by which the ozone generator is started to produce the ozone in the body, hence the odor from the litters is eliminated, and the bacteria are disinfected. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027453 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING BEVERAGE UNDER PRESSURE - Method for manufacturing a pressurising device for a beverage container, wherein a gas container is provided having a filling opening, into which gas container an amount of dry ice is inserted through the filling opening, where after the filling opening is closed and the dry ice is allowed to sublimate. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027454 | Refuse Container - A refuse container has a container assembly. The container assembly has a bin defining a cavity, a lid, a telescopingly extensible handle assembly, a locking mechanism, a pair of wheels, and a pair of bottom handles. The lid is rotatably coupled to the bin at a pivot point, has a generally horizontal lid axis of rotation, and is movable relative to the bin between an open position providing access to the cavity and a closed position inhibiting access to the cavity. The extensible handle assembly is located adjacent the pivot point and is movable from a lower retracted position to an upper extended position above an upper surface of the lid. The locking mechanism maintains the lid in the closed position and is located opposite the extensible handle assembly. The wheels are located at the bottom of the refuse container. The bottom handles are located on opposing sides of the bin. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027455 | Non-Entry Tank Cleaning - A method for removing sludge from a crude oil storage tank comprising a bottom and a moveable roof configured to float on the top of a quantity of crude oil disposed in said storage tank, where the method includes reducing a volume of crude oil in the storage tank to about a level of a sludge sediment in the storage tank, measuring a topology of the sludge disposed on said bottom, reliquefying asphaltene deposits, pumping the reliquefying asphaltene deposits out of the storage tank, wherein the method is performed without the entry of one or more persons into said storage tank. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027456 | LID FOR A CAN WITH AN IMPROVED SEAL - A lid for a paint can having a lid base which is threadably mounted to a mating ring dimensioned to overlie the can chime on the paint can. A seal constructed of a flexible and compressible material is carried by the mating ring and, upon rotation of the mating ring relative to the lid base between an open and a closed position, the mating ring compresses the sealing ring against the can chime to complete a fluid seal. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027457 | CONTAINERS WITH DISPENSING CAP AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A container may have a breakaway tab forming an opening to dispense the contents. The container may be used for BB shot. The breakaway tab can have two opposing flat surfaces that extend upward away from the spout, and at least one cutout. The at least one cut out may be aligned with the flat opposing surfaces. The at least one cutout may facilitate easy removal of the tab to foam a clean opening that is configured for proper dispensing of the contents. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027458 | Packaging Device - An improved packaging device having a lid connected to the base or tub. The packaging includes multiple locking mechanisms, such as frictional or latching mechanisms. The packaging may be securely closed even after repeated openings and may include a tamper-evident feature. The walls of the packaging may be configured to provide strength and a unique appearance. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027459 | Multi-Layered Container - A multi-layered container for containing content adapted to be consumed. The multi-layered container includes a first sheet positioned at a bottom of the multi-layered container and adapted to contain a first content. A second sheet stacked on top of the first sheet and adapted to contain a second content. An adhesive is applied to edges of the first sheet except to at least one non-adhesive edge of the first sheet. The at least one non-adhesive edge of the first sheet enables the second sheet to be peeled off. An upper surface of the first sheet is exposed for the first content to be placed when the second sheet is peeled off from the first sheet. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027460 | Attachable food container - A food container ( | 2014-01-30 |
20140027461 | PORTABLE COOLER DEVICE - A portable cooler device. The portable cooler device may include an exterior shell, an insulated container surrounded by the exterior shell and at least one cooling insert held by the insulated container. A liner that may have a cooling chamber may be placed within the interior housing of the at least one cooling insert. A cover may be included so that the contents of the cooling chamber may stay cool. A carrying handle may hold the cover in place and allow for transport. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027462 | WINE GLASS - A wine glass constructed from molded plastic includes an upper body defining an upwardly narrowed flume for concentrating the wine bouquet, in combination with a contoured lower base defining an annular moat surrounding a central punt for enhanced visual inspection of the wine. In addition, the upper body further includes a notched indent at an outboard side thereof forming a shelf for facilitated fingertip grasping and manipulation of the assembled glass. In one form, the upper body and lower base of the wine glass are provided as separate modules adapted for assembly to form the wine glass, and disassembly for respective compact stacking. In another form, the wine glass has a one-piece construction adapted for compact stacking by nested reception of the upwardly narrowed flume partially into the underside of the lower base of an overlying glass in the stack. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027463 | FLUID CONTAINER - A biodegradable and compostable container for fluids achieves an environmentally friendly look and feel by minimizing the amount of bioplastic component parts that are visible and by maximizing the visibility of component parts made of water-permeable, biodegradable, and compostable material(s). The container includes one or more bioplastic junction pieces that are shaped and positioned to line and seal seams between container wall(s) and a base of the container, container wall(s) and a top of the container, or both. Thus, the one or more bioplastic junction pieces provide water-impermeable barriers at seams in the container where leakage is most likely to occur. The interior of the walls and the cover of the container are coated in one or more biodegradable, water-impermeable materials to ensure that fluid contained in the interior volume is not permitted to pass therethrough, while the resulting container as a whole remains compostable. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027464 | PAPER-PULLING STRUCTURE OF CLEANING PAPER ROLL - A paper-pulling structure of a cleaning paper roll is provided and includes the cleaning paper roll and a container. The cleaning paper roll is a cylindrical structure provided therein with a cylindrical hollow core and formed by winding around the cylindrical hollow core a cleaning paper which is long and continuous. The container shuts in and contains the cleaning paper roll. The container includes a tearable perforation disposed on the container and corresponding in position to an outer side of an end of the cylindrical hollow core. As soon as the tearable perforation is torn apart by a user to form a tearable opening, an end of the cleaning paper below the outer side of the cylindrical hollow core can be pulled out by the user to protrude from the tearable opening and be exposed. Hence, the user can operate the cleaning paper roll by giving a center pull thereto. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027465 | CONTACT LENS DISPENSING APPARATUS - A contact lens dispensing apparatus may include a container with a lid that removably seals the container, a cradle that cradles a contact lens, and a lifting mechanism connected to the cradle and the lid. The container and lid may collectively form a blister pack with the contact lens sealed therein. The lid may protect the contact lens from foreign matter including bacteria while the contact lens is stored in the container. The lifting mechanism may lift the cradle from a storage position within the container to a dispensing position above the container in response to opening the lid of the container. The cradle may cradle a contact lens placed thereon and enable a user to slide the contact lens off of the cradle. The lifting mechanism and the cradle may be a laminar emergent mechanism that is integrally formed from a planar sheet of material. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027466 | TEST STRIP ANALYZING APPARATUS HAVING WHEEL EJECTOR - Disclosed herein is a test strip analyzing apparatus having a wheel ejector. The test strip analyzing apparatus having a wheel ejector includes a body, a measurement unit, and an ejector. The measurement unit is disposed on one side of the body. The ejector is disposed in the measurement unit, and selectively inserts and discharges a test strip. Furthermore, the ejector includes a wheel that is rotatably mounted in the measurement unit so that a part of the wheel is exposed outside a top portion of the measurement unit and that selectively inserts and discharges the test strip using frictional force. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027467 | PACKAGE FOR LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027468 | COUNTERTOP AUTOMATIC FOAM SOAP DISPENSER - A countertop automatic foam soap dispenser includes an automatic foam soap dispenser body, a soap liquid container, a circular connecting tube and a battery compartment. The soap liquid container is filled with an appropriate quantity of liquid soap. The battery compartment supplies electric power to the automatic foam soap dispenser body. The automatic foam soap dispenser body is passed through the circular connecting tube by a soap transmission tube and installed to the bottom inside the soap liquid container. The automatic foam soap dispenser body includes a foam soap valve, a control circuit board, a sensor, a motor controlled by the control circuit board, and a transmission gear set. When a user's hand approaches a sensor of the automatic foam soap dispenser body, the motor drives a cam of the transmission gear set to rotate and compress a foam soap valve to supply the appropriate quantity of foam soap. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027469 | RECLOSABLE DISPENSING CLOSURE - A dispensing closure for a vessel comprising a base member and a spout member engaged with the base member. The base member including a rupture member having a camming surface and the spout member having a cam actuator for engaging the camming surface to rupture the rupture member during twisting of the spout member in a first direction relative to the base member from a sealed position to a flow position to define a flow opening in the base member to permit fluid flow through the flow opening. The dispensing closure may include a pair of spaced rupture members and cam actuators. The dispensing closure may include a cap member hingedly attached to the spout member. The dispensing closure may include tamper evidency ring or other structure and a locking mechanism configured to lock the cap member in the closed position until the cap member and spout are rotated a sufficient distance to break the tamper evidency ring. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027470 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER AND DISPENSER EMPLOYING A COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible container has a front face and a collapsible backing, wherein the container volume decreases as product is removed, and the collapsible backing collapses by vacuum as the container volume decreases. The front face may be flexible and thus susceptible to losing its original shape as the container volume decreases, but is nevertheless designed to retain its shape by having a frame around at least a portion of its perimeter. The front face may instead be adapted to retain its shape as the collapsible backing collapses upon a decrease in the container volume. The collapsible container is of particular beneficial use in a dispenser housing having a sight window in a front wall thereof, the sight window being aligned with the front face of the collapsible container. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027471 | FROZEN CONFECTION KIOSK AND LIQUID-DISPENSING ASSEMBLY FOR USE THEREWITH - A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream is provided with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections. The dispenser assembly may be configured to allow people to operate faucets from both sides of the dispenser assembly. The dispenser assembly extends outwardly of the kiosk in a dispensing orientation and is movable to a stored orientation. The dispenser assembly may also be movable between several dispensing positions. The kiosk may be stationary or mobile. The kiosk may be provided with more than one dispenser assembly and may use a dispenser assembly mounted on a trailer. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027472 | MIXING NOZZLE FITMENTS - Mixing nozzle fitments and beverage devices containing the mixing nozzle fitments are provided. In an embodiment, the mixing nozzle fitment includes a first shaft defining an inlet passage, a second shaft defining a curved outlet passage and attached to the first shaft, and a coupling member attached to the second shaft. The coupling member defines a passage that leads into the curved outlet passage of the second shaft. The mixing nozzle fitment can be used in any suitable beverage dispensing device. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027473 | DISPENSING MECHANISM AND A DISPENSER - A dispensing mechanism for a liquid container is arranged in liquid communication with an outlet mechanism. The dispensing mechanism is adapted to translate a user force applied to a user operated portion into a transfer force applied from a user lever to an actuation part. A relationship between a first length and a second length forms a lever ratio. The first length extends from a first pivot axis to a user operated portion and the second length extends from the first pivot axis to a point of action of the transfer force on the actuation part. The lever ratio is adapted to increase from a non-actuated position over at least the first 50% of a dispensing stroke of the actuation part such that the transfer force increases over the at least first 50% of the dispensing stroke when a constant force is applied to the user operated portion. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027474 | Sleeve For The Sealed Fastening Of A Dispensing Member In The Neck Of A Bottle For The Conditioning Of A Liquid Product To Be Dispensed - A sleeve for the sealed fastening of a dispensing member in the neck of a bottle for the conditioning of a liquid product to be dispensed, the sleeve having an external skirt intended to be locked onto the outer wall of the neck and an internal reinforcement wherein the dispensing member is intended to be fixed in a sealed manner, the internal reinforcement having two exterior surfaces respectively lower and upper, each of the surfaces having an interference diameter allowing for the sealed clamping of the surface onto an inner wall of a neck, the diameter of the surfaces being different in such a way that the sleeve allows for the sealed fastening of a dispensing member indifferently onto two types of necks. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027475 | RING FOR A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A FLUID PRODUCT - A ring for arranging around a valve body of a fluid dispenser valve that is mounted by a fastener capsule, such as a crimpable capsule, on a reservoir containing fluid to be dispensed. The ring is made as a single piece including at least one inner portion that co-operates with the valve body, and a radial flange that forms a neck gasket that extends between the neck of the reservoir and the fastener capsule. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027476 | RESEALABLE CLOSURES - A closure comprising a solid colour spout and a transparent overcap is adapted to be sealed to a container neck by means of a double-sided foil. The overcap has a depending valve, which engages with the spout to hold these components together prior to assembly to the container. The spout has a flange adapted to seat on a rim of the container neck and an annular wall that is received within the container neck. The foil is welded to the flange and is also used to weld the closure to a rim of a container neck of standard threaded design. The overcap can screw to an external thread on the container neck. The primary ex-factory seal is provided by welding the assembled closure to the neck. The secondary seal is provided by the engagement of the overcap valve with the spout. The invention discloses an improved method of assembly. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027477 | BEVERAGE BOTTLE AND RETAINING CLIP ASSEMBLY - A wearable beverage bottle retaining clip includes: a back wall, including a top portion, bottom portion, a front face, and a rear face; two shoulder tabs, each extending in front of the top portion of the back wall such that a first end of each shoulder tab is located in front of the front face of the back wall, wherein the shoulder tabs are at least partially hook-shaped and the first end of each shoulder tab is spaced apart across a width of the back wall; and a retaining seat extending in front of the bottom portion of the front face of the back wall, wherein the retaining seat includes a bottom tab that is configured such that when a beverage bottle is secured in the retaining clip, the bottom tab is in contact with the front face of the beverage bottle. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027478 | CHILD CARRIER - A child carrier for carrying a child in a standing position on the back of the wearer is disclosed. The child carrier may have a shoulder harness having a first loop of material adapted to encircle a left shoulder area of a child carrier wearer, and a second loop of material adapted to encircle a right shoulder area of the wearer. The first loop of material and the second loop of material may be connected in an upper back region of the wearer. First and second handholds may be provided at the shoulder area of the first and second loops of material. The child carrier may have positions to attach accessories such as a water bottle, small enclosure for storage, and the like. In a first embodiment, a rigid or semi-rigid elongated platform having a width adapted to permit a child to stand on the platform may be suspended from the back of the shoulder harness by flexible straps, where the platform may be compact folding to allow the entire child carrier to be stored in a small pouch. In a second embodiment, individual stirrups for the child's feet may be suspended from the back of the shoulder harness. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027479 | SHROUDED FLIP HOLSTER FOR CONCEALED CARRY OF A HANDGUN - A holster for concealed handgun carry that relies on the façade for concealment, such as a cell phone, cell phone case or toolbox. The facade is a pivotal shroud with an aperture to open enclosure that is pivotally attached to a holster pocket, and relies on an actuated hinges for securing the shroud in a closed position for concealment and an open position for access to a handgun. Spring loaded hinges may be used for providing opening of the hinged panels of the holster, providing access by the wearer to the handgun contained within the holster. Latching of a closed configuration may be accomplished by a snap, hook and loop fasteners and magnetic fasteners. Access to a handgun contained within the holster may be accomplished with minimal movement of an arm, hand or finger. | 2014-01-30 |
20140027480 | TOURNIQUET HOLSTERS - Tourniquet holsters for accessibly supporting tourniquets on supporting articles, the holsters including sleeves extending longitudinally around sleeved regions. The sleeves may define sleeve openings configured to slidingly receive forward portions of tourniquets, rear walls extending laterally across portions of the sleeved regions, first side flanges extending from first sides of the rear walls, and second side flange extending from second sides of the rear walls. The first side flanges and the second side flanges may collectively define sleeve channels. Some examples may include windlass retainers configured to retain elongated windlass handles attached to the tourniquets. Some examples may include sleeves formed from a thermoplastic material including an acrylic-polyvinyl alloy. | 2014-01-30 |