06th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120031251 | PAPERBOARD SHEET SLITTER-SCORER APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CORRECTING THE POSITIONS OF SLITTER KNIVES AND SCORERS THEREOF - A slitter-scorer apparatus is provided, capable of effectively positioning slitter knives in the width direction so that a paperboard sheet of a desired sheet width can be obtained. The slitter scorer apparatus | 2012-02-09 |
20120031252 | ERGONOMIC GUITAR STRAP - An ergonomic guitar strap which reduces the load on the shoulder, balances the weight of the guitar front-to-back, absorbs shock during play and isolates motion by the use of a cushioning pad that is constructed with a soft, flexible foam layer which conforms to a user's shoulder under the load of the guitar. Attached to the cushioning pad is an internal layer of elastic webbing which stretches over the cushioning pad. In use, under the load of a guitar, this elastic layer absorbs shock, transfers the load of the guitar over the area of the pad and further isolates the motion of the guitar and contributes to the stability of the support pad on the shoulder and the stability of the guitar as it is played. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031253 | Pedal Apparatus - A pedal apparatus that suppress the generation of acoustic sound at the time of operation includes a belt member made of an elastic material linked to an upright section of a main body section and a belt fastening section of a pedal. When the pedal is stepped on by a performer, the belt member is tensioned from a relaxed state and displaced to a linear form while being subjected to elastic deformation. When the pedal is further stepped on from that state, the displacement of the pedal is limited by the tensile force of the belt member. Accordingly, the generation of the striking sound that would otherwise be produced due to the impacting of bodies against each other to limit the pedal displacement can be avoided. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031254 | KEYBOARD FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, AND INSTRUMENT COMPRISING SUCH A KEYBOARD - A polyphonic, chromatic keyboard, whose notes are alternately distributed across two sub-keyboards arranged in thirds on each sub-keyboard. On each sub-keyboard, the notes are distributed across a tiling of basic triangles that is symmetrical from one sub-keyboard to the other and that peaks at one note, i.e. the major third thereof, and the minor third thereof. Thus, the quality of an interval, and consequently that of a chord or mode, does not vary with a nearby symmetry/translation. The harmonic material is represented by easily memorizable shapes. The relationships between chords are represented by geometrical movements. The keyboard can thus be a pedagogical aid for learning and understanding harmonic rules. The keyboard enables the user to play a bass line and a harmonic or melodic accompaniment simultaneously, feel the harmonic rhythm, and play with virtuosity. The keyboard can be fit onto a portable instrument, thus making it possible to play comfortably. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031255 | SINGING GIFT BOX AND SINGING MODULE - A singing gift box with a base gift box that includes an interior and a singing module that is disposed on the interior and is activated when the base gift box is opened and exposes the interior to light that activates the light-activated singing module. The singing module includes a processor, a memory system, an input system to input a plurality of music or sounds stored on the memory system, a light sensor to activate the singing module when the light sensor is exposed to light and a motion sensor to activate the singing module when the motion sensor senses motion. The singing module also includes a base, a speaker that is attached to the base that emits the input music or sounds, a battery to provide electrical power to the singing module, an adjustable volume control and an on/off switch to activate or terminate the singing module. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031256 | TONE GENERATION APPARATUS - In response to detection of a note-on instruction, a CPU assigns a tone generating unit comprising two tone generating channels and sets tone color control data of the assigned tone generating unit into tone generator registers. The tone color control data includes a parameter common to the two channels. Once the CPU gives a tone generation start instruction to a tone generator, the tone generator accumulates a frequency number common to the two channels to thereby generate a progressive phase common to the two channels. Waveform readout section reads out left-channel and right-channel waveform data from a waveform memory on the basis of the phase and waveform selecting information of the left and right channels. Tone characteristics of the read-out left- and right-channel waveform data are controlled by a characteristic control section on the basis of a characteristic control parameter common to the two channels. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031257 | TONE SYNTHESIZING DATA GENERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - For each one note or for each plurality of notes constituting a reference tone, a segment setting section segments a time series of actual pitches of the reference tone into one or more note segments. For each of the one or more note segments, a relativization section creates a time series of relative pitches that are relative values of individual ones of the actual pitches of the reference tone to a normal pitch of the note of the note segment. Information registration section stores, into a storage device, relative pitch information comprising the time series of relative pitches of each individual one of the note segments. The segment setting section may use musical score data, time-serially designating the notes of the reference tone, to set each of the note segments for each note designated by the musical score data, and may correct at least one of start and end points of each of the set note segments in response to user's operation. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031258 | BLAST TREATMENT METHOD AND BLAST TREATMENT DEVICE - A blast treatment method for blasting a treatment subject having an outer shell and a chemical agent charged into an interior of the outer shell includes the steps of: disposing an explosive on the outer side of the outer shell such that a difference occurs in a detonation pressure of the explosive, that acts on the outer shell from an outer side, between one side and another side of a predetermined cutting position of the outer shell and the outer shell is cut by a shearing force generated as a result of the difference in the detonation pressure; and detonating the explosive, wherein, in the step of detonating the explosive, the chemical agent is exposed by cutting the outer shell in the cutting position through detonation of the explosive, and the chemical agent is decomposed using the detonation. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031259 | MAGNETIC DAMPING FIELD ARMOR SYSTEM - A resource is protected by an armor structure comprising a magnetic field such that the magnetic field will interfere with a warhead blast to weaken the blast. In particular, magnetic field will interfere with a molten metal jet from a shaped charge to disperse the jet, allowing subsequent layers of armor to absorb the jet energy without penetration. In one embodiment, the magnetic field is produced by a layer of magnetic material magnetized with the field lines perpendicular to the primary threat direction and typically parallel to the surface of the area to be protected. The magnetic material layer may include ferromagnetic (iron or steel, or other) layers to strengthen and contain the magnetic field, protect the magnetic material and act as additional armor layers. The magnetic layer is typically used in conjunction with an inner shield armor layer to absorb the diffused jet after passing through the magnetic layer. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031260 | REACTIVE ARMOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A reactive armor that may include multiple layers. The reactive armor may include a self-healing outer layer, a ceramic tile layer and a backing layer. The ceramic tile layer may include a plurality of ceramic tiles and explosive material. The ceramic tiles may be hexagonal. The ceramic tiles may each define a hollow space in which the explosive material is deposited. The reactive armor may be combined with non-reactive armor. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031261 | TORQUE LIMITER FOR A GUN TURRET - Improvements in a torque limiter that uses a plurality of ball bearings that are retained in a cage. The ball bearings are compressed to create frictional drag on opposing flat plate surfaces. In some military vehicles the gun turret is rotated by personnel turning a crank that rotates the turret. The crank rotates a pinion or chain that turns the rack of the turret. When the turret does not move freely the personnel will typically apply more force that results in damaging the pinion, chain and or the rack. The torque limiter for a gun turret in this application connects between the crank and the drive train to allow the crank to turn without applying excessive torque forces on the pinion, chain and or the rack. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031262 | HYDRAULIC CYLINDER - A hydraulic cylinder includes a piston that defines a driving pressure chamber and a cushion pressure chamber within a cylinder tube, an air chamber defined inside a hollow piston rod, an orifice that leads a working fluid in the cushion pressure chamber into the air chamber when the cushion pressure chamber contracts during an extension operation, a check valve that returns a working fluid in the air chamber to the driving pressure chamber when a differential pressure between the air chamber and the driving pressure chamber rises to or above a predetermined value, and a valve housing that houses the check valve. A throttle gap is defined between an outer peripheral surface of the valve housing and an inner peripheral surface of the piston rod, and a working fluid ejected from the orifice during the extension operation flows into the air chamber through the throttle gap. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031263 | HYDRAULIC MOTOR WITH RADIAL PISTONS AND CONTROL BY CYLINDER - A hydraulic motor is provided having radial pistons, with a cylinder block, two main ducts, a fluid distributor, one distribution valve per cylinder, and a control system for controlling the distribution valves. The motor includes at least two elementary motors, and can operate in various different states in which, in each elementary motor, each of the cylinders is connected on the rising ramps to a second main duct and on the falling ramps to a second main duct; a first elementary motor being driving in a first state, and inactive or opposing in a second state, the control system operating the remainder of the hydraulic motor in the same way in these two states. A hydraulic circuit including said motor and a method of controlling such a motor are also provided. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031264 | SOLVENT DELIVERY PUMP - A plunger seal and a backup ring are provided at a portion of a pump chamber through which a plunger is inserted. A back face of the backup ring is supported on a wall face of a cleaning chamber. The backup ring is a combined backup ring including two resin layers, i.e., a deformable resin layer and a non-deformable resin layer. A face of the backup ring in contact with the plunger seal is made up of a face of the deformable resin layer and an inner peripheral face is made up of a face of the non-deformable resin layer. The deformable resin layer is a resin layer having a higher elastic modulus than the plunger seal and having such an elastic modulus as to be able to absorb deformation of the plunger seal. The non-deformable resin layer is a resin layer having a higher elastic modulus than resin of the deformable resin layer. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031265 | INFLATABLE PAD HAVING REINFORCING BELTS - An inflatable pad includes: an inflatable pad body having a looped surrounding layer interconnecting top and bottom layers to cooperatively define an inflatable space; and a reinforcing belt unit disposed in the inflatable space in the inflatable pad body and connected between the top and bottom layers of the inflatable pad body. The reinforcing belt unit includes two coupling belts and a main reinforcing belt. Each coupling belt is attached fixedly and partially to a corresponding one of the top and bottom layers of the inflatable pad body, and has a central portion that is spaced apart from the corresponding one of the top and bottom layers of the inflatable pad body and that is connected to a corresponding one of opposite looped end portions of the main reinforcing belt. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031266 | EXHAUSTING METHOD AND GAS PROCESSING APPARATUS - An exhausting method includes determining an exhaust flow rate of a process gas to be a predetermined value that is less than or equal to a gas flow rate corresponding to a maximum process capability of a purification system when the process gas is diluted to a lower explosive limit; calculating a pressure drop amount per unit time to maintain the determined exhaust flow rate of the process gas, based on a relation between the exhaust flow rate and the pressure drop amount per unit time; and evacuating an inside of the chamber to maintain the determined exhaust flow rate, while controlling the pressure through an automatic pressure control valve by setting a target pressure value to be updated as a control value of the automatic pressure control valve at every predetermined time interval so as to achieve a calculated pressure drop amount per unit time. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031267 | Method to cool compressor recycle gas in cyclic adsorption processes - The present invention provides for a method to cool the recycle gas in a product compressor being used with a cyclic adsorption process. It simplifies the scheme by eliminating need to provide a separate cooler for recycle gas. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031268 | REVERSIBLE ETHYLENE OXIDE CAPTURE IN POROUS FRAMEWORKS - This disclosure relates to porous frameworks for ethylene oxide separation and recovery. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031269 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PURIFYING A GAS STREAM CONTAINING CARBON DIOXIDE - A method and a device for purifying a carbon-dioxide-containing gas stream are described, in which the gas stream is first subjected in a lower section ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120031270 | PLANT FOR SEPARATING OIL FROM A GAS MIXTURE, AND A METHOD FOR SEPARATING OIL FROM A GAS MIXTURE - The invention refers to a plant and a method for separating oil in form of particles and/or mist from a fossil gas mixture for obtaining a separated gas. The plant comprises a centrifugal separator with a stationary casing defining a separation space. The casing permits a pressure of at least 10 bars in the separation space. The centrifugal separator comprises an inlet for the gas mixture, a gas outlet for the separated gas and an oil outlet for discharging separated oil. A separating member for separating the gas mixture comprises a plurality of separating discs and is provided in the separation space. A drive motor is connected to the separating member via a spindle and rotate the separating member about an axis (x) of rotation. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031271 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR FORMING A FOCUSED CLEAN AIR ZONE COLUMN - An arrangement establishes a focused clean air zone column. The arrangement comprises an ultra-high grade filter having an air intake and an air flow generator that forces air from the intake through the filter. The air flow generator is operable to force air from the filter at a velocity between 70 feet per minute to 200 feet per minute to form a focused clean air zone column of air extending from the filter. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031272 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DUST MITIGATION - There is provided an exemplary dust trap and a system and method for filtering air. An exemplary dust trap comprises a housing with an air intake. The exemplary dust trap also comprises a plurality of screens disposed within the housing downstream of the air intake and configured to pass air and capture airborne contaminants, wherein the screens are configured to provide an unscreened air passage between the screens. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031273 | Air Processing Device with Two Air Dryer Cartridges - An air processing device for a utility vehicle includes a compressor and two air dryer cartridges. The air dryer cartridges are located in two parallel paths. A control unit controls a regeneration of one of said air dryer cartridges independent from a load phase of the other of said air dryer cartridges. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031274 | AERATION APPARATUS, SEAWATER FLUE GAS DESULPHURIZATION APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME, AND HUMIDIFICATION METHOD FOR AERATION APPARATUS - An aeration apparatus is immersed in diluted used seawater which is water to be treated and generates fine air bubbles in the diluted used seawater. The aeration apparatus includes: an air supply line L | 2012-02-09 |
20120031275 | CENTRIFUGAL WET TYPE AIR CLEANER UTILIZING A SPIN VAPORIZER AND A SPIRAL ON THE BASIS OF A LABYRINTH EFFECT - This invention relates to a wet type centrifugal ‘filter less’ air cleaner. The air cleaner includes a housing having a scrubbing room associated with an air inlet and a vortex room associated with an air outlet. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the housing for supplying washing water to the air cleaner. An atomizer is in cooperation with the reservoir for producing atomized washing water to form a wet air mixture in the scrubbing room so that the atomized washing water collects the contamination in the air. A centrifugal impeller is disposed in the housing for drawing in air to create a centrifugal force on the wet air mixture. As the wet air mixture flows through the vortex room the centrifugal force separates the contaminated washing water from the purified air because of the difference between the specific gravities of the air and the washing water. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031276 | Hollow Body Comprising an Integrated Oil Separator Unit - A hollow body, in particular a camshaft, is provided. The hollow body includes an integrated oil separator unit, a swirl generator being located in a cavity of the hollow body and the hollow body having at least one supply opening in the camshaft case for introducing gas that is charged with oil into the cavity and at least one discharge opening for carrying away separated oil and gas that has been cleaned of oil. The hollow body has an oil separator ring inside the cavity, downstream of the swirl generator when viewed in the flow direction. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031277 | DRINK CAN - A drink can includes a can body with a resilient portion, a cap located on a bottle mouth of the can body and a separated holding portion coupled with the cap. The resilient portion is coupled with one set of pressure guards. The separated holding portion connected to the cap holds concentrate of a brewing stuff with a taste different from that held in the can body. The resilient portion formed on the belly of the can body can be squeezed to make a conical portion at the bottom of the can body to dislocate and open a sealing plate at the distal end of the separated holding portion, so that the concentrate of the brewing stuff can quickly drop into the can body to be diluted by the brewing liquid held in the can body to quickly mix the brewing liquid and brewing stuff. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031278 | LIQUID OVERFLOW PLATFORM AND CONTAINER FOR SMALL APPLIANCES - The liquid-overflow platform and container device includes a generally horizontal platform for catching overflow liquid from a small appliance, such as a coffee maker, and a container attached beneath the platform that receives the liquid flowing through apertures in the platform. The apertures are less than 10% of the platform area. The platform may be topographically structured to encourage liquid to drain into the apertures, and is larger than the footprint of the appliance. The container is sized to contain more than the liquid capacity of the small appliance. The device is removable from beneath the appliance for carrying to an appropriate place to empty the contents, preferably by tipping the device to drain the liquid through platform corner apertures. The device may be separate from, and not connected to, the appliance, or may be sold as a connected but removable portion of the appliance. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031279 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE EXTRACTED FROM A CAPSULE - Device for preparing a beverage that is extracted from a capsule comprising a capsule support and a capsule cage inside which there are at least a water inlet and means for piercing the capsule, characterized in that it further comprises interaction means intended to impart a mechanical, thermal, electrical or electromagnetic factor to said capsule when this capsule is introduced into the cage. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031280 | CARTRIDGE FOR COFFEE AND SOLUBLE PRODUCTS FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES - A cartridge ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120031281 | BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE HAVING A CLOSING MECHANISM WITH FORCE DEMULTIPLYING MEANS | 2012-02-09 |
20120031282 | COOKING DEVICE - A cooking device has a cam mechanism ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120031283 | COOKING APPLIANCE - Provided is a cooking appliance. Steam generated in a steam generation part is selectively supplied into a cooktop part or an oven chamber. The steam supplied into the cooktop part is used for soaking foreign materials attached to a top surface of the top plate to remove the foreign materials. Thus, the steam generated in one steam generation part may be used in a lot of uses. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031284 | Food Flipping and Turning Apparatus - A cooking apparatus includes a spatula assembly and a cooking container comprising an upper access opening and an inner, cooking surface having a spherical surface portion. The spatula assembly includes a spatula driver and a curved spatula pivotally mounted to the cooking container for moving along the cooking surface and about a pivot axis between first and second positions. The pivot axis passes through the center point of the spherical surface portion. The spatula assembly may be constructed so that at least one of the first and second positions is above the pivot axis. The curved spatula may also include a spatula body having an outer surface and a barrier member extending radially inwardly from the outer surface, the outer surface contacting the cooking surface of the cooking container. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031285 | KITCHEN APPLIANCE - A kitchen appliance ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120031286 | Yard waste bundle frame - A means for securing parallel pieces of twine so that yard debris such as branches and trimmings can piled for bundling. The parallel pieces of twine are located such that, once the debris is piled perpendicularly between them, they are positioned for convenient tying around the debris to form a bundle for transporting and disposal. Each piece of cut twine is held in place at two points and is retained by an angled grasping mechanism that serves to pinch the twine, thus holding it secure enough to withstand the disturbances of debris being piled, yet not so constraining that the twine can't be easily removed for wrapping and tying. The roughly square frame can be folded into a substantially one dimensional form for storage. An optional twine cutting blade can be included on the frame for convenient severing of the twine from its packaged source. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031287 | Process of creating a detailed master picture in a hinged stencil book - A coloring book for method is provided creating a detailed master picture in a hinged stencil book with the steps of: folding the master page in between each stencil then coloring each stencil page color onto the master page. When all colors or pages are colored the master page will have a completed detailed picture. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031288 | PRINTING UNIT OF A PRINTING PRESS HAVING AT LEAST ONE PRINTING UNIT - A press unit of a printing press has at least one printing unit which includes at least one plate cylinder and one transfer cylinder which interacts with the plate cylinder. An inking unit having a plurality of ink distribution cylinders is provided. The forme cylinder, the transfer cylinder, and all of the distribution cylinders of the inking unit are driven for rotation by the same single drive motor. The distribution cylinders of the inking unit are driven by the single drive motor by an arrangement of gear which includes a plurality of gearwheels. The distribution cylinders each have at least one spur gear and are driven directly and jointly by the engagement of the respective spur gear for each distribution cylinder with a central gearwheel that is rotatable about an axis of rotation. All of the distribution cylinders are driven directly and jointly by the central gearwheel. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031289 | Print Pad Blanket - The invention presented is a pad printing blanket that reduces damage to pad printing heads. The industry-standard pad printing head is soft plastic, silicone or urethane. The pad is used to print designs on three-dimensional surfaces and the pad must be pressed firmly onto said surfaces. This pressure leaves permanent indentations on the print pad surface, eventually rendering the print pad useless for printing. The invention covers said print pad with a blanket of soft plastic which carries the ink for the image. Only the pad blanket contacts the printable surface, protecting the print pad and reducing the need for expensive print pad replacement. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031290 | CLICHE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CLICHE, AND PATTERN FORMED BY ROLL PRINTING METHOD - The present invention relates to a cliché, a manufacturing method of a cliché, and a pattern formed by a roll printing method to prevent deteriorations due to sagging and a disconnection of an end portion or a rounded angular portion, the cliché having a surface formed with a groove, wherein the end portion of the groove has a narrower width than the width of the center portion of the groove. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031291 | PRINTING MEMBERS FOR DIRECT IMAGING AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a printing member for imaging with an inkjet printer using pigment-based aqueous inkjet ink. The printing member may include a substrate and a hydrophilic coating layer. The coating layer may include acidic colloidal silica whose particles have an elongated shape, a hydrophilic polymer and a crosslinking agent. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031292 | Sock Identification Kit - A sock identification kit includes a housing configured to secure a plurality of ink stamps, a stamp holding device, at least one ink well, and a cleaning member. The stamp holding device includes a handle, actuation assembly, and a pair of clamping members that may be selectively actuated to move the clamping members between open and closed configurations. Accordingly, a selected stamp may be securely removed from the housing, used to imprint ink upon a fabric, and then replaced without ever touching a potentially ink stained stamp with one's hand. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031293 | METHOD FOR MAKING LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE, LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE, AND LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE MAKING APPARATUS - A method for making a lithographic printing plate includes forming an image area on a medium by ejecting an ink onto the medium from a head. The ink contains a water-insoluble polymer acting as a dispersant resin, a pigment coated with the water-insoluble polymer, and a surfactant. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031294 | GAS GENERATOR - Provided is a gas generator which is reduced in weight and size while maintaining a sufficient strength as a pressure vessel. A gas generator ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120031295 | Train yard classification system - A system for transferring railroad cars from incoming receiving tracks to classification tracks for building outgoing trains is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of incoming receiving tracks, a plurality of outgoing classification tracks and one or more transfer tables for moving railroad cars from the incoming receiving tracks to designated outgoing classification tracks. Each transfer table has a plurality of track segments. Also disclosed is a method for transferring railroad cars from incoming receiving tracks to classification tracks for building outgoing trains is disclosed. Incoming railroad cars are received on a plurality of incoming receiving tracks. A first car is uncoupled from a following second car on each of the receiving tracks having cars. The uncoupled first car is moved from the incoming receiving track onto a corresponding track segment on the transfer table. The transfer table is moved to align a selected track segment with an appropriate classification track for the corresponding railroad car. The transfer table is moved and aligned with appropriate classification tracks until each railroad car has been transferred to the appropriate classification track. The steps are repeated until all of the cars have been classified and transferred to classification tracks or held back for later transfer. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031296 | Zipline Trolley System - A zipline trolley system comprises a cable, trolley, launcher, and a catch block. The launcher is fixed on the cable and comprises a substantially cylindrical inner body with a rigid outer body adapted to rotate about the inner body. A return spring attaches the inner body with the outer body. The catch block is also fixed on the cable and comprises a block with left and right retaining arms pivotably connected to the block and adapted to clasp onto the front plate of the frame of the trolley. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031297 | CABLEWAY CAR WITH BRAKING PULLEY DEVICE - The invention regards to a pulley device, especially turbo braking pulley device, especially designed for cableways, for gravitational transport of persons and things. The pulley device has at least one pair of blades ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120031298 | TRACK-GUIDED VEHICLE WHEEL TRACK - In a track-guided vehicle wheel truck, a guide frame can be turned relative to a steering axle of a running wheel. A support shaft is adjustably provided on the guide frame. A receiving member is provided projecting toward the vehicle end side. A link lever capable of interlocking the turning of the guide frame and the steering of the running wheel, is provided along the vehicle front and rear direction. A center-side end part of the link lever is rotatably mounted to the receiving member. A vehicle end-side end part of the link lever is rotatably mounted to a connecting rod that enables the steering of the running wheel. A long hole extending in the vehicle front and rear direction, is provided in an intermediate part of the link lever. The long hole and the support shaft are rotatably engaged with each other at a given position. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031299 | Energy-Absorbing Device Particularly For A Shock Absorber For A Track-Guided Vehicle - An energy-absorbing device, particularly for a shock absorber of a track-guided vehicle, has an energy-absorbing element designed as a deformation tube and a counter element which interacts with the deformation tube such that upon a critical impact force being exceeded, the counter element and the deformation tube exhibit a relative movement toward one another while at least a portion of the impact energy introduced into the energy-absorbing device is simultaneously absorbed. For the energy absorbtion to take place according to a predictable sequence of events when force is introduced non-axially into the energy-absorbing device, the counter element is connected to the deformation tube by means of a form-fit connection circumferential to the deformation tube so as to prevent twisting of the counter element relative the deformation tube. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031300 | ENZYME-BASED SELF-POLISHING COATING COMPOSITIONS - The present application discloses an enzyme-based self-polishing coating composition comprising a binder phase in the form of a binder system and a pigment phase, said pigment phase comprising (i) a polysaccharide and (ii) an enzyme capable of facilitating hydrolysis of said polysaccharide, said enzyme being immobilized on a carrier material, e.g. on the polysaccharide. The enzyme may be glucoamylase and the polysaccharide may be starch. A marine structure coated with the coating composition; a method for the preparation of the enzyme-based self-polishing coating composition; the use of the polysaccharide and the enzyme in a coating composition to provide self-polishing of said coating composition; and a method for providing a self-polishing effect of a coating composition are also disclosed. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031301 | TATTOO STENCIL COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - The present invention is a tattoo stencil chemical composition comprising stearic acid, triethanolamine, a humectant to retain moisture on a user's skin, water and a preservative chemical composition that includes 56% propylene glycol, 30% diazolidinyl urea, 11% methylparaben and 3% propylparaben. The tattoo stencil chemical composition can also be sterilized by gamma rays or ethylene oxide and injected into a flexible wipe, one or more packets or a bulk hands free dispenser. The invention also includes a method for manufacturing a tattoo stencil chemical composition. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031302 | AQUEOUS SILANE SYSTEMS BASED ON TRIS(ALKOXYSILYLALKYL)AMINES AND THE USE THEREOF - The invention relates to an aqueous composition based on tris-silylated amino-functional silicon compounds, which is substantially free of organic solvents and which substantially does not release any alcohol even during the cross-linking process, and to method for the production thereof, and to the use thereof, for example for the hydrophobization of metal, glass or mineral surfaces, such as concrete and bricks, as adhesion promoter or for rock consolidation, among other things. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031303 | CALCIUM CARBONATE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THEREOF - Provided herein are cementitious compositions including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Such compositions may be made from carbonate brines. Methods and systems for making the compositions and using the compositions are also provided. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031304 | LIPID-COATED METALLIC SULFATES COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING CATIONS IN CEMENT BASED COMPOSITIONS, AND RELATED METHODS - A cement-based composition which comprises a mixture of a hyrdratable, cement-based composition and a compound comprising a metallic cationic species, the compound being in particulate form, the particles of the particulate compound having a lipid coating. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031305 | CALCIUM PHOSPHATE CEMENT COMPOSITION AND ITS KIT FOR BONE PROSTHESIS - A calcium phosphate cement composition kit comprising (A) a powdery agent comprising 100 parts by mass of calcium phosphate powder, and 5-50 parts by mass of a powdery apatite/collagen composite, and (B) an aqueous blending liquid; a paste-like mixture being obtained by blending the powdery agent with the aqueous blending liquid, in such a proportion that the aqueous blending liquid is 15-50 parts by mass per the total amount (100 parts by mass) of the calcium phosphate powder and the powdery apatite/collagen composite, and filled in a predetermined prosthetic site in a human body to form a hardened calcium phosphate/collagen composite. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031306 | BRICKS AND METHOD OF FORMING BRICKS WITH HIGH COAL ASH CONTENT USING A PRESS MOLD MACHINE AND VARIABLE FIRING TRAYS - There is provided an apparatus and process for manufacturing a brick or paver with a high content of coal ash (ranging from 60% to 100% coal ash or fly ash) so that a waste product (coal ash, and more particularly Class F coal ash) from a coal-fired power plant is incorporated into a building product (high content fly ash brick or paver). Also provided is a variable firing tray to support the dried, high content coal ash bricks/pavers as the dried products are sent through a tunnel kiln, to improve circulation around the individual bricks/pavers and thereby result in reduced firing time in the kiln. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031307 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CEMENT CLINKER UTILIZING WASTE MATERIALS - Techniques are generally described for producing cement clinker that includes forming cement clinker in a kiln, heating waste additives, and applying the heated waste additives to the cement clinker in the kiln. Additionally, examples are generally described that include an apparatus for producing cement clinker that includes a kiln in which cement clinker is formed and a device having an opening positioned inside the kiln which provides heated waste additives to the kiln for application to the cement clinker. An example device for applying waste additives to cement clinker includes an eductor configured to receive waste additives and transport air in which the waste additives are pneumatically entrained, and includes a lance coupled to the eductor and configured to receive the pneumatically entrained waste additives and receive a support gas that reacts with the waste additives and heats the same for application to the cement clinker. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031308 | Cement Mortar Body - The invention relates to a cement mortar body ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120031309 | Desk with Book Holder - A desk including a book holder positioned at a predetermined angle relative to the surface of the desk. In one embodiment the book holder is deployable, and the desk surface includes a recess into which the deployable book holder fits when the deployable book holder is in the closed position. The recess optionally includes a rubber surface to avoid slipping of the bottom edge of a book (such as a text book) when the book is being held up with the deployable book holder. In another embodiment a deployable book holder includes an aperture, and a recess includes an island. In various embodiments, a proximal end of a desk surface, closest to where a user sits, may be wider than the distal end to provide adequate arm room for the user. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031310 | Ergonomically designed large display multipurpose workstation - Apparatus for facilitating the operation of computer systems connected to very large display systems. The invention comprises monitor and keyboard supports which are independently adjustable vertically, horizontally, and angularly. The keyboard support is designed to allow the monitor to pass behind for any given vertical, horizontal, or angular orientation of the monitor relative to the keyboard. The invention is configurable to facilitate operators in the standing or sitting positions and can collapse to allow mobility through typical doorways. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031311 | PORTABLE ASSEMBLY-TYPE FLAT BENCH - The present invention relates to a portable assembly type flat bench, and more particularly, to a portable assembly type flat bench in which a plurality of supports are spaced apart from each other by an equal spacing in the front and rear directions and left and right directions, and interconnected through a connection panel, to thereby reduce the volume of the bench and to thus enable easy carrying and storage, and easy assembly and disassembly, and to enable the size of the bench to be freely adjusted. The portable assembly type flat bench of the present invention is configured such that a plurality of supports | 2012-02-09 |
20120031312 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE POST COMBUSTION OF HOT MATERIAL ON A CONVEYOR - Apparatus ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120031313 | LOW DOSE METHODS FOR CONTROLLING INSECT PESTS - Methods of combining seeds that have been differentially treated with various single or blended insecticides and/or other additives for low risk attract-and-kill or push-pull strategies for the management of insect pests such as wireworms are disclosed. A combination of seeds for controlling insect pests is also disclosed. The combination comprises a First seed treated with one or more insecticides; and a Second seed for attracting and/or directing soil insect pests to the First seed. The invention describes various combinations of First and Second seeds, where pest insects are directed to ultimately end up at the First seeds that have been treated with a lethal insecticide, and the Second seeds act in various ways to increase control efficacy by attracting and/or directing the pest insects to the First seeds. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031314 | METHODS OF MANAGING TIMBERLAND - A method of managing timberland to optimize the combined revenue of a softwood tree crop and an energy crop generally includes planting a softwood tree crop in adjacent first and second rows, wherein the softwood tree crop has a tree spacing between adjacent trees and a row spacing in the range of about 15 to about 25 feet between the first and second rows, planting an energy crop in the row spacing, wherein the energy crop is a regenerating lignocellulosic energy crop, and periodically harvesting the energy crop. Methods of managing timberland to optimize the plot growth rate for a plot including a softwood tree crop and an energy crop, and to optimize the total plot volume of a softwood tree crop and an energy crop are also provided. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031315 | SINGULATING SEED - A seed feeding apparatus includes a feed assembly with a V-shaped groove with at least one moving wall and a pocket formed by the walls of the groove and a pocket plate configured to substantially conform to the groove. The pocket plate is located such that the moving wall moves upward at the pocket. Seeds are received and form a pile in the pocket. As the moving wall moves, seeds fall from the pile to the bottom of the groove with sides of the seeds bearing against the walls of the groove such that the seeds are aligned in single file along the bottom of the groove and move upward over the upper edge of the groove and then fall out of the groove one at a time at a constant rate into a furrow. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031316 | THREAD CUTTER FOR SEWING MACHINE - A thread cutter for a sewing machine includes a first thread seizing assembly reciprocally movable and having a distal end with a first thread seizing portion, a second thread seizing assembly seizing needle and bobbin threads both having been seized by the first assembly during a backward movement of reciprocation of the first assembly, cutting the needle and bobbin threads in cooperation with a cutting blade, and a thread cutting frame supporting the first assembly and formed with a single elongated groove supporting the first assembly so that the first assembly is movable. The elongated groove includes a linear proximal end groove, an oblique portion, and a main groove and being shaped such that the proximal end groove is translated slightly forward through the oblique portion. When moved backward in the reciprocation, the first assembly is swung so that the first thread seizing portion comes close to the second assembly. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031317 | ALIGNMENT MECHANISMS FOR MATERIALS JOINED AT A SEAM - Alignment mechanisms are provided for use in conjunction with manufacture of a flat-seam construction made up of a number of sequentially formed stitches and formed on a portion of one or more stitchable materials. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031318 | VESSEL OR FLOATING STRUCTURE OPERATING IN ICE-COVERED WATERS AND METHOD OF USING IT - The invention relates to a vessel or a floating structure operating in ice-covered waters comprising a hull or the like ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120031319 | Sailing Vessel Control Device and System - The present disclosure relates to a sailing vessel control device comprising: a cleat means, a resistance means, a line having a first end located through the cleat means and a second end attached to the resistance means, and a sensor adapted to detect the extent to which the line is pulled through the cleat means and to output a line signal corresponding to the position of the line for use in controlling the sailing vessel. The line signal which can be used to control the sail(s) of the vessel can be generated in a traditional, manual manner (i.e. by pulling on the line). This allows emulation of traditional sailing rigging to control a sailing vessel electronically and thus technological innovation can be incorporated into the sailing experience without detracting from the sailor's enjoyment. The present disclosure further relates to a sailing vessel control system comprising: one or more of the sailing vessel control devices, one or more sail actuators, and a control unit adapted to receive and then process the one or more line signals and to send one or more actuator signals to the respective one or more sail actuators to cause the one or more sail actuators to move one or more corresponding sails. The system advantageously allows a sailing vessel to be controlled electronically but in conjunction with a traditional user interface (i.e. one or more lines), and the force required to trim the sail is independent of the sail size. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031320 | DISCONNECTABLE CHAIN CONNECTOR - A mooring leg connector for use with a mooring leg extending up from the sea floor to connect a floating structure to be moored to the seabed wherein disconnection and connection of the mooring leg is done by pulling in and out a connector elongated body extending in the mooring leg direction. The connector has a latch mechanism for fixation of the mooring leg to the floating structure to be moored and preventing movement in the direction of the seabed, and a flexible part with a double articulation axis located at the bottom of the connector body above the attachment member, the connector body being received in a housing which is fixed to a part of the structure to be moored, wherein the latch mechanism includes guiding elements and followers or orientation pins between the body of the connector and the housing | 2012-02-09 |
20120031321 | COMPACTABLE STORAGE COVER - A cover mechanism comprises a support frame with base supports and a multi-part expandable cover engaged with the base supports by grappling members or other means. The expandable cover may have a pliable exterior cover and a set of integral ribs, the expandable cover being foldable when not deployed and being expandable to form a self-supporting structure when deployed. The base supports may provide a sliding track for the grappling members to facilitate expansion of the cover. The base supports may be adapted to rest on the ground or buoyant so that the cover can be used with watercraft. The expandable cover may be deployed by pivoting it from a folded position to an upright position, sliding the cover along the base support tracks, and pivoting the cover from the front of the base supports downwards, forming an enclosure thereby. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031322 | BOOKMARK - A bookmark for marking pages in a book includes a laminar element for insertion between laminar book parts. A magnetic clip provides attractive clipping force through a laminar book part for gripping the laminar book part. A hinge part defines at least one abutment area in which the hinge part abuts the laminar book part. A releasable page holder includes a flexible element and a page retaining element, the flexible element being attached, at a first end, to the laminar element and, at a second end, to the page retaining element. The first end is located adjacent an edge of the laminar book part and extends from the first end along an edge of the laminar book part, and the second end is movable with respect to the first end by means of flexing of the flexible element away from the laminar book part towards the second end of the elongate flexible element, to enable the page retaining element to engage and retain the page whilst the bookmark is held in place on the laminar book part by the magnetic clip. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031323 | Silicon Single Crystal Production Method - Silicon single crystals having suppressed deformation and dislocations and the successful omission of the tail section are produced by growing the straight-body section of the silicon single crystal under the influence of a horizontal magnetic field with a magnetic flux density at its magnetic center being ≧1000 Gauss, and ≦2000 Gauss, reducing the lifting speed of the silicon single crystal relative to the surface of the melt to 0 mm/minute, maintaining a static state until there is a decrease in the apparent weight of the silicon single crystal, then further maintaining the static state so that the entire growth front of the silicon single crystal forms a convex shape protruding in a direction opposite to the lifting direction of the silicon single crystal, and separating the silicon single crystal from the melt. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031324 | METHOD FOR GROWING GROUP III NITRIDE CRYSTAL - The present invention is to provide a method for growing a group III nitride crystal that has a large size and has a small number of pits formed in the main surface of the crystal by using a plurality of tile substrates. A method for growing a group III nitride crystal includes a step of preparing a plurality of tile substrates | 2012-02-09 |
20120031325 | Crystal Growth Crucible Lid - A lid for a crystal growth chamber crucible is constructed by forming arcuate sector-shaped portions and coupling them in abutting relationship, for example by welding, to form an annular profile fabricated lid. The arcuate sector-shaped portions may be formed and removed from a lid fabrication blank with less waste than when unitary annular lids are formed and removed from a similarly sized fabrication blank. For example, the sector-shaped portions may be arrayed in an undulating pattern on the fabrication sheet. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031326 | GLUING MECHANISM - A gluing mechanism comprising a platform, a plurality of turn tables set on the platform for workpieces, a motor for driving the turn tables and a gluing device firmly set up on the platform. The gluing device comprises a forward assembly, an elevator, a panning assembly and a plurality of glue applicators. The forward assembly is set on the platform and moves along a shorter side of the platform. The elevator is set on the forward assembly and moves relative to the platform vertically. The panning assembly is set on the elevator and moves along a longer side of the platform. The glue applicators are installed on the panning assembly. The motor drives the turn tables simultaneously. The gluing mechanism of the present invention has benefits of simple structure, a high working efficiency and proceeds a precise rotary gluing process to workpieces. Therefore, an excellent gluing quality can be realized. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031327 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF LIQUID STREAMS TO A SUBSTRATE WITH DIVERTED LIQUID COLLECTION SYSTEM - An improved system for application of liquid streams to a substrate. The system incorporates open face flow channels for carrying the liquid away from fully enclosed flow segments prior to discharge along an unconstrained flow path. The present invention further provides an improved, self-aligning modular assembly for delivery of impingement jet to the liquid streams for diverting the direction of the liquid streams. The present invention further provides an improved arrangement for collection of the deflected liquid in response to application of the impingement jet without excess residue build-up. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031328 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF LIQUID STREAMS TO A SUBSTRATE WITH IMPINGEMENT JET MOUNTING SYSTEM - An improved system for application of liquid streams to a substrate. The system incorporates open face flow channels for carrying the liquid away from fully enclosed flow segments prior to discharge along an unconstrained flow path. The present invention further provides an improved, self-aligning modular assembly for delivery of impingement jet to the liquid streams for diverting the direction of the liquid streams. The present invention further provides an improved arrangement for collection of the deflected liquid in response to application of the impingement jet without excess residue build-up. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031329 | ELECTROSTATIC COATING APPARATUS - Provided is an electrostatic coating apparatus capable of insulating an electric motor electrically from a member, to which an electrostatic high voltage is applied, and reducing the size and weight of the electrostatic coating apparatus. This electrostatic coating apparatus comprises a rotary atomizing head, to which high voltage is electrostatically applied, an electrostatically grounded AC servomotor, and a spindle and a fixed insulating member for insulating the AC servomotor electrically from the rotary atomizing head and a speed-increasing device to be set at the same potential as that of the former. The spindle and the fixed insulating member have insulation distance enlarging portions of the mode, in which the creepage insulation distances from the speed-increasing device to the AC servomotor are enlarged. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031330 | SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - According to this embodiment, a semiconductor substrate manufacturing apparatus for epitaxial growth in which gases are supplied to a wafer placed on a susceptor and in which a heater is provided on the back surface of the susceptor. As a result of this epitaxial growth, SiC film is deposited onto the susceptor in the film-forming chamber. The susceptor is then moved into a separate chamber and the SiC film deposited on the susceptor during the epitaxial process is removed. After removal of SiC film, regeneration of the SiC film of the susceptor occurs. This semiconductor substrate manufacturing apparatus makes it possible to remove film deposited on a susceptor during epitaxial growth that would otherwise limit manufacturing yield. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031331 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - In a manufacturing process of a semiconductor device by forming a structure film on a substrate in a reaction chamber of a manufacturing apparatus, cleaning inside the reaction chamber is performed. That is, a precoat film made of a silicon nitride film containing boron is deposited on an inner wall of the reaction chamber, a silicon nitride film not containing boron is formed as the structure film on the substrate in the reaction chamber, and the inner wall of the reaction chamber is dry etched to be cleaned. At this time, the dry etching is terminated after boron is detected in a gas exhausted from the reaction chamber. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031332 | Water cooled gas injector - A method and apparatus for oxidizing materials used in semiconductor integrated circuits, for example, for oxidizing silicon to form a dielectric gate. An ozonator is capable of producing a stream of least 70% ozone. The ozone passes into an RTP chamber through a water-cooled injector projecting into the chamber. Other gases such as hydrogen to increase oxidation rate, diluent gas such as nitrogen or O | 2012-02-09 |
20120031333 | VERTICAL INLINE CVD SYSTEM - The present invention generally relates to a vertical CVD system having a processing chamber that is capable of processing multiple substrates. The multiple substrates are disposed on opposite sides of the processing source within the processing chamber, yet the processing environments are not isolated from each other. The processing source is a horizontally centered vertical plasma generator that permits multiple substrates to be processed simultaneously on either side of the plasma generator, yet independent of each other. The system is arranged as a twin system whereby two identical processing lines, each with their own processing chamber, are arranged adjacent to each other. Multiple robots are used to load and unload the substrates from the processing system. Each robot can access both processing lines within the system. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031334 | GAS EXHAUST SYSTEM OF FILM-FORMING APPARATUS, FILM-FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING EXHAUST GAS - A film-forming apparatus includes a processing chamber, and TiCl | 2012-02-09 |
20120031335 | VERTICAL INLINE CVD SYSTEM - The present invention generally relates to a vertical CVD system having a processing chamber that is capable of processing multiple substrates. The multiple substrates are disposed on opposite sides of the processing source within the processing chamber, yet the processing environments are not isolated from each other. The processing source is a horizontally centered vertical plasma generator that permits multiple substrates to be processed simultaneously on either side of the plasma generator, yet independent of each other. The system is arranged as a twin system whereby two identical processing lines, each with their own processing chamber, are arranged adjacent to each other. Multiple robots are used to load and unload the substrates from the processing system. Each robot can access both processing lines within the system. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031336 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION DEVICE - A chemical vapor deposition device includes a chamber, a gas input assembly, a gas output assembly, a heating device, and a driving module. The chamber includes a first side, a second side and a deposition area defined between the first side and the second side. The second side is opposite to the first side. The gas input assembly is positioned at the first side of the chamber. The gas input assembly includes a jet module. The jet module faces the deposition area to introduce reaction gases. The gas output assembly is positioned at the second side of the chamber. The gas output assembly exhausts the gases in the chamber. The heating device heats the deposition area. The driving module drives a deposition roll located in the deposition area. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031337 | DIVIDED ANNULAR RIB TYPE PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A plasma stream-derived deposited matter formed on an annular rib for droplet capture in a plasma processing apparatus is prevented from falling into a plasma generation portion and causing a short circuit. The annular rib for the droplet capture is divided into multiple rib segments. Thus, from the beginning of the formation of the deposited matter on the annular rib due to the aggregation of the material in the plasma stream, it is possible to reduce the size of the deposited matter. By reducing the size of this deposited matter, when a piece of the deposited matter falls into the plasma generation portion, the piece of the deposited matter gets into a groove portion provided between a cathode and a wall surface of the plasma generation portion, thereby preventing the electrical short circuit between the cathode and the wall surface. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031338 | SUSCEPTOR AND APPARATUS FOR CVD WITH THE SUSCEPTOR - A susceptor and an apparatus for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) are provided. The susceptor includes a main body configured to include a mounting unit having an uneven plane, and a substrate supporting unit configured to be seated on the mounting unit. A bottom surface of the substrate supporting unit has a shape corresponding to a shape of the mounting unit, and the mounting unit includes a gas discharge hole to discharge gas to the substrate supporting unit. Accordingly, accurate positioning of the substrate supporting unit may not be required when the substrate supporting unit is being returned. Also, the vapor deposition may be stably performed. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031339 | DEPOSITION HEAD AND FILM FORMING APPARATUS - There is provided a deposition head capable of discharging a material gas having a uniform flow rate and equi-thermal property from each component in a large-sized substrate as well as a conventional small-sized one for forming a uniform thin film. A deposition apparatus including the deposition head is also provided. The deposition head is provided within a deposition apparatus for forming a thin film on a substrate and configured to discharge a material gas toward the substrate. The deposition head includes an outer casing, and an inner casing provided within the outer casing and into which the material gas is introduced. In the inner casing, an opening configured to discharge the material gas toward the substrate is formed, and a heater configured to heat the material gas is provided at an outer surface of the outer casing or in a space between the outer casing and the inner casing. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031340 | REACTION APPARATUS HAVING MULTIPLE ADJUSTABLE EXHAUST PORTS - A reaction apparatus for a semiconductor fabrication apparatus, wherein the reaction apparatus includes at least two adjustable outlet ports for withdrawing reactant gases from the reaction chamber. Adjustment of the flow rate through each of the outlet ports selectively modifies the flow pattern of the reactant gases within the reaction chamber to maintain a desired flow pattern therewithin, such as a substantially uniform flow over the surface of a substrate being processed, and/or minimization of turbulence within the reactor. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031341 | MILKING SYSTEM FOR MAMMALS, PREFERABLY CATTLE, THAT DIFFERENTIATES WHEN THE MILK IS OVER, COMPRISING A COLLECTOR, TEAT CUPS AND HOSES - A system that attached to mechanized milking equipment allows its automation that solves the subclinical mastitis by “differentiating” among each individual mammary quarter the time when teat cups must be removed after the milk is over, in an asynchronous and independent manner from other teat cups. Minimize the negative consequences of over-milking as a results of not removing teat cups on time after the milk flow has stopped; reduces economic, financial and productivity problems arisen as a result of subclinical mastitis mainly caused by over-milking; thus improving the product quality and amount. Mastitis produces somatic cells in milk, the greater the amount of these cells the lower the price received by the producer. Damage to the mammary gland may be permanent resulting in the loss of the gland and may be contagious. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031342 | Drool Stopper Dog Bowl - The instant invention describes a drinking container for dispensing limited amounts of a liquid to an animal, generally comprising a top portion constructed and arranged to engage a bottom portion, and a bottom portion. The bottom portion has a first end and a second end defined by a bottom wall. Linking the first end of the bottom portion to the bottom wall is a side wall, thereby defining a liquid reservoir for holding a liquid. Engagement of the top portion with the bottom portion defines a drool preventing container constructed and arranged for providing an animal access to a limited amount of liquid stored within the reservoir for holding a liquid, thereby preventing or limiting drool formation as said animal drinks therefrom. The drool preventing container further contains an animal access chamber having a main body defined by a first end linked to an opening centrally positioned along the top portion, and a second end. The second end of the animal access chamber terminates in an aperture and is constructed and arranged to prevent large amounts of water from being stored within the chamber and for reducing splashing water from exiting the device while the animal is drinking. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031343 | Multi-factorial electronic shark repellant - In abstract this invention is a pressure and water sealed unit small enough to be worn by a swimmer. It contains a rechargeable battery, control interface logic, digital signal generation, and amplification circuitry. It uses a ground balanced electrode system to produce electric fields in the very low impedance environment of water. These fields are organized into patterns called words. These words are presented in a hierarchal pseudo random manner to prevent target organisms from learning and adapting to them. The presentation of these words is controlled by upgradable programing stored within memory. The words evoke central nervous system (CNS) responses which result in sharks leaving the area of operation. These words represent stimuli of predators, navigation signals, noxious events, CNS interference patterns, and other sequences found to repel sharks from the protected area. Reprogrammability allows upgrades to newer sequences. The amplifier uses switching stages to multiply the battery voltage up to about one thousand times. An inversion unit provides for positive and negative signals. The switching circuit is logic level and pulse width modulation controlled. The switching typology permits micro miniaturization and efficient power consumption prolonging battery life. The unit has no user adjustable parameters except for go no-go control and shark alarm. Unit and battery status is indicated by flashing light signals. Electrode typology generates a spherical electric wave propagation pattern in water. A recharging cradle projects magnetic energy into the unit providing for automatic battery recharging and conditioning without electrical connections exposed to an aqueous environment. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031344 | METHOD OF PRODUCING SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR TRANSPORTING LIVESTOCK - A method of producing shipping containers for transporting livestock on shipping vessels over extended periods including methods of modifying shipping containers to include water distribution, feed distribution, temperature control, air movement, and waste management features. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031345 | ARRAY OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SHIPPING LIVESTOCK ON A SHIPPING VESSEL - An array of shipping containers and systems for transporting livestock on shipping vessels over extended periods including systems for distributing drinking water and electricity from common resources to an array of shipping containers, where the array of shipping containers can include interconnected shipping containers and/or stacked shipping containers carrying livestock. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031346 | METHOD OF SHIPPING LIVESTOCK - Methods for transporting livestock and livestock feed in shipping containers and for separating the shipping containers into a livestock storage areas and feed storage areas for the measured distribution of feed throughout shipment. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031347 | MULTI-CHAMBER LIVESTOCK BLOWER - A livestock blower system, including a housing having one or more air inlets, a first blower chamber, a second blower chamber, and an air outlet in communication with the first blower chamber and the second blower chamber, wherein the air outlet provides for the expulsion of air from the first blower chamber and the second blower chamber onto livestock during use. A first blower assembly disposed inside the first blower chamber and a second blower assembly disposed inside the second blower chamber. The first and second blower assemblies receive air via the one or more air inlets and expel air via the air outlet. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031348 | PET TOY WITH NOISE MAKING FEATURE - A pet toy includes a noise making instrument. In a preferred embodiment, the noise making instrument is a squeaker incorporated within the pet toy by an internal holding pocket that is integrally molded when the pet toy is manufactured. The internal holding pocket frictionally engages the squeaker. The squeaker is located within the protected internal holding pocket such that it is very difficult for the animal to remove the squeaker. Optionally, a control element may be used to activate or deactivate the squeaker. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031349 | Methods of Making Devices By Stacking Sheets and Processes of Conducting Unit Operations Using Such Devices - New designs, methods and processes are described that in which laminated devices and configured in a style named the “ortho” style. To form a device in the ortho style, plates or sheets are machined to have apertures and then stacked together such that the apertures connect and fluid can flow through the device in a direction that is substantially parallel to the direction of sheet thickness. Various laminated devices and processes using them are also described. For example, devices in which non-rectangular microchannels conform around reaction chambers or other bodies that need to be heated or cooled, are described. Features that separate or trip boundary layer and enhance heat transfer are also described. | 2012-02-09 |
20120031350 | ICE BLAST CLEANING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present application provides an ice blast cleaning method for a layer of slag on a surface. The ice blast cleaning method may include the steps of maintaining the surface with the layer of slag thereon at an elevated temperature, shooting a number of ice pellets at the layer of slag on the surface, and loosening the layer of slag on the surface via a mechanical impact of the ice pellets on the layer of slag and a thermal shock caused by a temperature differential between the ice pellets and the layer of slag. | 2012-02-09 |