06th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110034221 | CASE FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF PROVIDING SAME - In some examples, a mobile media device case can include: (a) an enclosure with a cavity, the cavity sized to contain a mobile media device therein, the enclosure further having: (1) a top side; (2) a bottom side, the bottom side configured to receive the mobile media device; (3) a front side, the front side is configured to allow visual and tactile access to the mobile media device when the mobile media device is in the cavity; and (4) a back side, the back side having: (i) a first case back layer configured to be in mechanical communication with the top side and the bottom side of the enclosure; and (ii) a second case back layer including a positioning strap opening; (b) a positioning strap having: (1) a first positioning strap edge, the first positioning strap edge elastically coupled between the first case back layer and the second case back layer; (2) a second positioning strap edge, the second positioning strap edge fixedly coupled between the first case back layer and the second case back layer; (3) a top surface located between the first positioning strap edge and the second positioning strap edge; and (4) a bottom surface opposite the top surface and located between the first positioning strap edge and the second positioning strap edge. Two or more positioning strap openings can be located between an edge of the first case back layer of the back side and an edge of the second case back layer of the back side. The enclosure can be configured such that when force is applied to the positioning strap, the positioning strap is configured to deform in a substantially perpendicular direction away from the first case back layer, the first positioning strap edge of the positioning strap is configured to abut an edge of a first one of the two or more positioning strap opening, and the second positioning strap edge of the positioning strap is configured to abut an edge of a second one of the two or more positioning strap opening. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034222 | CORN COB CLEANING CONVEYOR SYSTEM - The cob cleaning conveyor system provides a capability for positively removing or cleaning lighter crop residue from a flow of cobs. The system can be incorporated with a cob collection device, such as on a trailer, and can be adjustable in several ways for accommodating varying corn varieties, conditions and the like. The system includes a first conveyor which propels the flow into a gap or passage toward a second conveyor, while a flow of air is directed downwardly through the passage to remove or clean the lighter residue material from the cobs. The angle of attack of the air flow can be selectable, and optionally be directed downwardly along the second conveyor to the passage, and upwardly along the second conveyor to travel with or follow the residue flow, to suit present conditions. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034223 | System and method for providing and administering a golf contest - The present invention comprises a novel golf ball tracking system and method. The present invention allows a user participating in a golf competition to track the golf ball with convenience and ease, without purchasing any additional equipment. The device of the present invention comprises a kiosk operably connected to a video camera, wherein the video camera records at least part of a golf competition, and allows a user to purchase the recording, and/or receive a reward for achieving the desired result of a golf competition. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034224 | OPERATING DEVICE OF A GAME CONSOLE CONTROLLER - An operating device of a game console controller replaces a game console controller to be held by a user, after being inserted with the controller, allowing an operator to play games more realistically. The operating device includes a seat body for putting into and positioning the controller, plural press rod assemblies on the seat body to correspond to push buttons of the controller and a shape housing installed on the seat body to enclose the seat body. A surface of the shape housing has plural through-holes to expose out end parts of the press rod assemblies and a realistic gaming effect can be increased by the shape housing; for example, the shape housing can be a mimicked shape of a bowling ball, a basketball, a football or other non-ball object, so as to improve an entertaining effect of games. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034226 | VIDEO DRIVING GAME SYSTEM AND CONTROL DEVICE - A video driving game system includes a game console and a control device. The game console includes a processor unit for executing a driving game so as to manipulate a virtual driving vehicle and a display apparatus having a display screen for displaying the virtual driving vehicle. The control device includes a coupler member, a handheld handle projecting outward from the coupler member toward and be manipulated by an operator for turning the handle, thereby controlling the virtual driving vehicle, left and right distance detectors mounted respectively on left and right sides of the coupler member wherein, movement of body of the operator toward left and right sides of the coupler member causes the left and right detectors to generate first and second signals that command the virtual driving vehicle to swing leftwise and rightwise of the coupler member and movement of body of the operator toward the right side of the coupler member causes the right distance detector to generate a second signal that commands the virtual driving vehicle to swing rightwise of the coupler member. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034227 | REACTION-TRAINING GAME MACHINE - A reaction-training game machine includes a machine table holding a host system therein, a display mounted in the top wall of the machine table and controllable to display game images, and one operation controller installed in the machine table at each of two opposite lateral sides, each operation controller providing a set of buttons for pressing by a player to generate one respective virtual bumper block from one lateral edge of the display at a respective location. The host system generates one virtual moving ball on the display when the reaction-training machine is started up, and the virtual moving ball bounces when touched the top or bottom edge of the display or one bumper block at one lateral edge of the display, or one point deduction is made to the score of the player when the virtual moving ball touches one lateral edge of the display. The game is over when the energy table for one player is used up. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034228 | SECONDARY GAME - In various embodiments, secondary players may participate in games originally played by primary players. Secondary players may make bets and receive winnings based on such games. Secondary players may participate in games from the past. Secondary players may participate in games from locations that are remote to the locations in which the games were first played. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034229 | Lottery Game Gift Card System - A method of creating a gift card device used to purchase lottery games from authorized Lottery retailers and then defer play to a later date. The play can be redeemed at any lottery retailers for instant/scratch tickets or terminal generated/numbers game tickets. Play can also be redeemed for digital scratch tickets or secure drawing/numbers game tickets (terminal generated games) via an Internet enabled device including PCs, cell phones, smart phones or PDAs. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034230 | Method and Apparatus For Checking A Ticket Status From A Random Draw Game - Mobile device software application that uses the camera in a web-enabled PDA, cellular phone or smart phone to capture a barcode image off a random draw game ticket, convert the barcode image to its unique serial number, pass the converted barcode through a database query using cellular data service to a remote computerized database to generate a result set of win/loss data as to the game ticket, and returning the result set to the PDA device for display. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034231 | NETWORK OF SKILL-BASED ELECTRONIC GAME MACHINES THAT DISPENSE TICKETS FROM A PLURALITY OF PLAYER-SELECTABLE DEALS - Tickets are vended from a network of electronic game machines that play a game and that are in communication with a central server. Each ticket is associated with a deal of tickets for the game that includes at least some predetermined winning tickets. Each electronic game machine is adapted to simultaneously play a plurality of different deals and includes a deal selection indicator. Deal information and the current status information for each of the different deals is displayed immediately prior to or concurrently with a patron paying for a ticket. The information includes the total number of tickets and total number of tickets that have been played or remain to be played, the number of tickets having winning symbol or number combinations and number of tickets having winning symbol or number combinations that have been played or remain to be played, and the total winnings and amount of the total winnings that have been won or amount of the total winnings that remain to be won. The patron selects at the electronic game machine which of the plurality of deals to play using the deal selection indicator. The results of the next ticket in the selected deal is provided to the electronic game machine upon payment for a ticket, and the patron is informed of the results. The current status information is updated in real time immediately after each game play. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034232 | GAMING METHOD FOR PLAYING A SLOT GAME WITH ENHANCEMENT OF PLAYER WINNING CHANCES, AND GAMING APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE GAMING METHOD - A gaming method for playing a slot game includes the steps of: configuring a gaming apparatus to randomly generate a game symbol combination at the end of one round of the slot game, and to determine whether the game symbol combination conforms with a predetermined winning condition; and when the game symbol combination fails to conform with the predetermined winning condition, configuring the gaming apparatus to perform a symbol-changing procedure. The symbol-changing procedure includes: allowing a player to input a confirm command for changing a to-be-changed game symbol in the game symbol combination; randomly changing the to-be-changed game symbol in response to the confirm command to result in a revised game symbol combination; determining whether the revised game symbol combination conforms with the predetermined winning condition; and granting an award to the player according to result of the determination. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034233 | Systems, Apparatuses and Methods for Enhancing Gaming Experiences - Systems, apparatuses and methods for enhancing winning result opportunities in gaming activities. Embodiments involve identifying award-enhancing opportunities using dice, and enabling repetition of such award-enhancing opportunities based on the dice results until a terminating event occurs using the die/dice. Award-enhancing opportunities can be accumulated during the repetition, whereby payout opportunities of the gaming event from which the dice activity was initiated may be enhanced. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034234 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR AWARDING GAMING PAYOUTS - Methods, apparatuses, and systems for awarding gaming payouts in slot games are provided. Embodiments are directed to initiating a reelspin and moving at least one modifying symbol to a new symbol location. If a predetermined symbol appears in the new symbol location as a result of the reelspin, the predetermined symbol is replaced with the modifying symbol. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034235 | GAMING MACHINE CAPABLE WITH FREE GAME PLAY - A gaming machine comprises: a display device for displaying symbols variably and statically on a display screen; a contact input device to be operated; a storage device for storing winning combinations of symbols; and a processor being operable to: conduct another internal lottery to determine a combination of symbols to be displayed statically; determine whether the determined combination matches one of the predetermined winning combinations; provide a payout corresponding thereto when the statically displayed combination is determined to match the one; shift a game to a feature game when the statically displayed combination is determined to include a trigger symbol; urge a game player to operate the contact input device to trigger the internal lottery in the feature game; and provide a point to one of a plurality of feature levels in the feature game such that an accumulated points may reach a predetermined number of points. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034236 | SINGLE OUTCOME GAME OF CHANCE WITH DIFFERING WAGERS VARYING AMONG MULTIPLE PAYTABLES - A method of playing a wagering game that comprises the player making multiple wagers to play a single-outcome game, the multiple wagers being made on multiple predetermined paytables for said game. One single-outcome game and at least two differing paytables for said game are offered to the player. The paytables may be for different game versions or for a single game version with differing risk levels. The payback percentage of each of the said differing paytables may vary according to the amount of the wager. The player makes one wager for each predetermined paytable to be utilized in the resolve of the wagers. Multiple same paytables, multiple differing paytables or combinations thereof may be wagered for the play of a single game having a single outcome. The said single outcome is then compared to each wagered predetermined paytable, and each wager is resolved according to that same wagered predetermined paytable. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034237 | SECONDARY GAME MECHANISM FOR WAGERING GAME TABLES - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include detecting, via one or more sensory devices of a wagering game table, one or more game events associated with a wagering table game being played by a plurality of players on the wagering game table. The operations can also include determining that the one or more game events trigger a secondary game for the plurality of players playing the wagering table game, and presenting the secondary game on a plurality of display devices of the wagering game table. The operations can further include detecting, via one or more input devices of the wagering game table, player input associated with the secondary game, determining results associated with the secondary game based, at least in part, on the player input, and presenting the results associated with the secondary game on the plurality of display devices. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034238 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTELY PROVIDING GOODS/SERVICES TO GAMING CUSTOMERS - An system for gaming customers to remotely order goods and/or services through use of player points is disclosed. The player points relate to gaming activity. The system comprises at least one computer system. The computer system includes a processor and memory in electronic communication with the processor. The computer system also includes a communications interface in electronic communication with the processor. A request is received from a player terminal through the communications interface to access the system. The player is provided with account information. Goods and/or services information is presented to the player at a player terminal display. The goods and/or services information relate to items that may be ordered by the player. Order instructions are sent for order fulfillment. Used player points are debited for the order from the player points. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034239 | Wagering Game with Community Game Features - A community game having a “winner-takes-all” feature in which at least one eligible proxy winning player of a round of the community game, which is initiated by a triggering event and is played by multiple players at linked gaming terminals, accrues the highest award among the awards accrued by other proxy players of the community game. The winning proxy player must satisfy an eligibility criterion to participate in the community game and to be eligible to receive the winner-takes-all award, which includes all of the awards accrued by the winning eligible proxy player during one or more rounds and at least the other respective awards accrued by the other proxy players during the round(s). These awards can include those accrued by non-eligible proxy players as well, who are awarded nothing at the end of the round(s). Non-winning eligible proxy players of the community game are awarded whatever awards they accrued during the round(s). | 2011-02-10 |
20110034240 | Electronic gaming environment with display of multiple instances of single-player games and multiplayer bonus game - A gaming server, game playing apparatus and a method for facilitating play of a multiplayer game by multiple players each playing an instance of single-player wager game at a workstation having a display. Multiple single-player wager game instances are aggregated into a multiplayer game environment. In the single-player wager game, one of the possible rewards for a turn of play is an award of a multiplier credit useable in a bonus game. The bonus game is played by those players having accumulated at least one multiplier credit at the time the bonus game is triggered. A result in the bonus game is generated randomly by a bonus machine from a finite set of possible results. The winnings in the bonus game is the product of the player's multiplier credit multiplied by the result. Winnings are obtained from the game proprietor, are independent of results for other players, and are not shared with such other players. The bonus machine can take several forms, including a wheel, a reel, or a machine randomly selecting a numbered ball. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034241 | Wagering Award Amount Determined By Wager Size And/Or Speed Of Play - A gaming system for playing a progressive wagering game includes a progressive award having a default value, which is determined based on wagers received from a plurality of players. A bonus eligibility time period is enabled, in accordance with at least one of a wager size and a player speed of play, during which an award modifier is available to at least one of the players. Based on the award modifier, the default value is changed to a modified value that is displayed in response to the award modifier being available to the player. In response to the award modifier becoming unavailable, the default value of the progressive award is displayed. The progressive award is awarded in response to achieving a winning outcome. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034242 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING PARENTAL CONTROL - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a device that can receive a parental control signal that designates undesired content, determine when a restricted user is interacting with a gaming software application, and modify a presentation of the gaming software application to remove the undesired content when the restricted user is interacting with the gaming software application. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034243 | TABLE GAME SYSTEM - A table game system comprises a plurality of playing cards and a card shooter apparatus. The cards include an ultraviolet-ray reaction code comprising at least two sets of code elements that are arranged along one side of a face of the card. The code represents at least the number of a card. The card shooter apparatus includes a card housing for containing the cards, a card guide unit that guides cards pulled out one by one from the card housing, one or more card detecting sensors that detect the existence or non-existence of a card pulled out along a card guiding direction of the card guide unit, and one or more black light sensors that read the ultraviolet-ray reaction code from the card guided by the card guide unit. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034244 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENABLING DEPTH AND DIRECTION DETECTION WHEN INTERFACING WITH A COMPUTER PROGRAM - Detecting direction pointing direction when interfacing with a computer program is described. Two or more stereo images presented in front of two or more corresponding image capture devices can be captured. Each image capture device having a capture location in a coordinate space. The image capture devices can be synchronized with a strobe signal that is visible to each image capture device. When a person is captured in the image, first and second body parts of the person in the image can be identified and assigned first and second locations in the coordinate space. A relative position that includes a dimension of depth can be identified in coordinate space between the first location and the second location when viewed from the capture location. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034245 | GAME DEVICE, GAME DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - To provide a game device for enabling a game player to recognize a positional relationship among respective game characters even when the game characters are located densely in an area. A game data update unit ( | 2011-02-10 |
20110034246 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A TWO DIMENSIONAL TO THREE DIMENSIONAL GAME TRANSFORMATION - The present invention relates to a system and a method for generating three dimensional games or puzzles and in particular, to such a system and method in which two dimensional games or puzzle are converted into three dimensional versions of the same game or puzzle. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034247 | GAME SYSTEM AND GAME PROGRAM - A game system guides operation timing of the operating section through a monitor by displaying an operation instructing indicator corresponding to the respective operation timings and an operation reference indicator corresponding to the current time in temporal order along a predetermined path on the game, and producing a relative displacement, which is along the predetermined path and is according to the progression of the time on the game, between the operation reference indicator and the operation instructing indicator in order that the operation instructing indicator agrees with the operation reference indicator at the operation timing that should be indicated by the operation instructing indicator, and changes at least either one of a starting position and a reaching position of the predetermined path. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034248 | APPARATUS FOR ASSOCIATING PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH COMMANDS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a biometric accessory having a controller to detect at least one of navigation information and biometric information associated with a user of the accessory, and transmit at least one of the navigation information and biometric information to a software application, wherein an input function of the accessory which is correlated with at least one of the navigation information and the biometric information is assigned to an action of a plurality of associable actions by the software application, wherein a stimulation of the input function is detected by the software application, wherein the action is retrieved by the software application based on the stimulation being detected, and wherein the retrieved associable action is transmitted by the software application to an operating system. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034249 | GAME DEVICE, GAME DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - A final result determining section determines a final result of a related match which is carried out in parallel with at least a part of a main match in which a target instructed by a game player participates. A main match performing section carries out the main match. An interim result output control section causes an output section to output an interim result of the related match in a case where the main match is being carried out. An interim result determining section determines the interim result of the related match to be output in the case where the main match is being carried out, based on an interim result of the main match and the final result of the related match. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034250 | INTERACTIVE SPORTS GAMING DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an interactive sports gaming device and methods of manufacturing and utilizing same. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to an interactive sports gaming device simulating the feel of an authentic sports accessory, capable of providing a cost-effective training device for actual sports play. In one embodiment of the present invention, an interactive sports gaming device comprises a housing for supporting a motion detection controller, the motion detection controller for wirelessly communicating with a video game system, and an authentic handle projecting from a first end of the housing, wherein the interactive sports gaming device simulates the feel of an authentic sports accessory. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034251 | INTERACTIVE TOYS - A plurality of individual toys, at least a first one of which generates acoustic signals and at least a second one of which receives acoustic signals. When the second toy receives acoustic signals from the first toy, it responds, for example, by generating a sound and/or controlling its motion. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the toys flock and/or form a procession of toys which follow a leader toy, for example a mother goose and a plurality of following and preferably quacking goslings. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034252 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALLOWING REMOTE WAGERS (BOTH FOR REAL WAGERS AND FOR FUN/POINTS/PRIZES) BY CONFIRMING PLAYER LOCATION USING NETWORK GENERATED AND/OR NETWORK CENTRIC DATA - A system and method for allowing wager(s) to be placed over a wireless network using a remote device by authenticating an established user account, and validating the location of the player using network centric data. The player utilizes the remote device, which may be a cell phone or remote computing device, connected securely to a wagering system over a wireless network (e.g., 3G). Depending on the type of game, player location is determined using GPS and/or control plane technology utilizing carrier network information. Wagers may be placed using verbal instructions or keypad entries which communicate with an interactive voice recognition system, a dedicated software application, live operator and/or web browser based application. Regardless of the wager placement methodology, the remote device is linked to a wager server and location verification is specific to the subject remote device connected thereto. Other methods of verifying location are utilized as safeguards against spoofing. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034253 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING SENSATIONS OF MOVEMENT AND FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION - The appliance designed to allow a living being to perceive sensations of virtual movements of part of his body comprises a control unit in which is stored a table containing a first plurality of basic excitation signals, a second plurality of macro-motifs each formed by a third plurality proper of the basic signals, a sequencer reading the macro-motifs in order to emit a second plurality of corresponding commands for excitation, each time, of a third plurality proper of vibrators selected from among a first plurality of vibrators carried by a coupling support in predetermined respective zones of the part of the body, the excitation of the third plurality proper of vibrators by the second plurality of commands being intended to mechanically stimulate elements of the body, to provoke the creation of bioelectrical signals in the living being, allowing him to perceive sensations of a given virtual movement. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034254 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR ARCADE RACING GAME - An arcade racing game includes a plurality of vehicles that move along a race track and derive power from the race track. The race track includes a series of concentric power supply coils embedded beneath the top surface of the race track. Each of the power supply coils receives a supply of power. Each vehicle operating on the race track includes a pickup coil that inductively receives current from the power supply coils. The induced voltage in the pickup coil is used to charge an internal power storage device and a drive motor within the vehicle. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034255 | FIXED-TYPE, CONSTANT-VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - Provided is a fixed type constant velocity universal joint capable of securing a ball groove depth larger in comparison with that of conventional products and enhancing performance without an increase in a “force of pushing out balls in an axial direction”, the force having an influence on joint efficiency. A ratio (F/PCR) of an offset amount F to a length (PCR) of a segment connecting the center of each of the guide grooves ( | 2011-02-10 |
20110034256 | Spline telescopic shaft, method for manufacturing spline telescopic shaft, and vehicle steering apparatus - A spline telescopic shaft includes an inner shaft having an outer tooth surface, and a cylindrical outer shaft having an inner tooth surface and arranged to fit to the inner shaft slidably in an axial direction of the inner shaft. Either one of the outer tooth surface and the inner tooth surface includes a first resin coating. The other of the outer tooth surface and the inner tooth surface includes a second resin coating. The second resin coating is formed by processing for sliding an intermediate member for manufacturing the inner shaft and an intermediate member for manufacturing the outer shaft in the axial direction, to transfer a part of a resin material provided in the intermediate member for manufacturing the shaft including the one tooth surface for forming the first resin coating to the intermediate member for manufacturing the shaft including the other tooth surface. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034257 | PROTECTIVE SHEATH FOR CABLE - A protective sheath for cable includes a series of casings. Each casing has a first end and a second end. Each casing includes a recess defined in the first end and having an inner diameter which is equal to or greater than an outer diameter of the second end. A groove is defined in the recess. A passageway is axially defined in each casing. A washer is disposed in the groove and has a through hole defined therein for communicating with the passageway. A cable passes through the through hole of each washer to be gripped and protected by each washer. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034258 | Polyaxial Pedicle Screw Assembly and Method - A method comprising attaching a screw head to a bone fixator component, wherein the screw head comprises a first portion comprising a slot and an inwardly curved bottom portion; and a second portion comprising an outwardly protruding and expandable bulbous end extending from the inwardly curved bottom portion; and wherein the bone fixator component comprises a concave socket adapted to receive the screw head; securing the bone fixator component in a bone; securing a locking pin in the screw head; engaging the locking pin with the bone fixator component; inserting a longitudinal member in the screw head; and inserting a blocker in the screw head. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034259 | METHOD OF MAKING A WASHER - A method of making a washer includes the steps of cutting a section of a wire material to form a blank, forging the blank in a first forging unit to form a rough blank that is larger in width and smaller in thickness than the blank, forging the rough blank in a second forging unit to form a prototype disc that is larger in width than the rough blank, and stamping and cutting the prototype disc in a third forging unit to form the washer. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034260 | Pool 300 - The Pool-300™ game enables one or more players to utilize standard pool equipment/implements (i.e., cue sticks, balls and a pool table) or specially designed implements (for electronic gaming), to play an individual or league match comprising playing a sequence of M individual frames. For each of the M frames, ten (10) sequentially numbered balls are racked in different pre-assigned configurations, each with a different numbered ball being the head ball. A Pool-300™ Rules Sheet and Pool-300™ Score Sheet are provided to explain how the game is played and illustrate which configuration is to be utilized for each frame. Frame scores, based on the number of balls pocketed in each frame, are recorded for each frame, and a final tally of scores calculated as the player's score for the game. In a first of two innings of each frame, the rules require the players to pocket the balls in numerical/sequential order. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034261 | NETWORK BOWLING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a data management server ( | 2011-02-10 |
20110034262 | WOOD TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD - A wood type golf club head according to this invention includes a face portion and a crown portion. A center-of-gravity position mark which indicates a point where the center of gravity of the wood type golf club head is projected to the crown portion is formed on the surface of the crown portion. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034263 | Training apparatus for improving an athletes swing - In the basic embodiment, the swing training device is a support rod, a first end of which is secured to a hinged mechanism, the hinged mechanism being secured to a support, the opposing end of the support rod having secured thereto a head piece which is engageable with the upper portion of the head or forehead of an athlete, the support rod extending a sufficient distance from its support and hinge mechanism to allow an individual to execute a swing at a stationary ball while the head piece is in contact with the athlete's head, thereby providing tactile feedback. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034264 | SUPPORT FOR GOLF CLUB - Provided is a golf club support on which a wooden club, etc. can be suspended in a desired direction while being prevented from falling or tumbling. The golf club support for supporting a golf club of which head portion has an R shape on a base end side has a columnar shape, has an opening | 2011-02-10 |
20110034265 | GOLF CLUB HEAD OR OTHER BALL STRIKING DEVICE HAVING ONE OR MORE FACE CHANNELS - A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having a ball-striking surface configured for striking a ball, a body connected to the face, and at least one channel in the ball-striking surface of the face. The region of highest COR response of the face is directionally enlarged toward the channel. Depending on the size, shape, and location of the channel, the face can be altered to provide greater COR response and increased energy transfer for impacts at specific locations on the face. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034266 | GOLF CLUB WITH REMOVABLE COMPONENTS - A golf club having removable components includes a club head, a shaft, and a connection assembly. The club head includes a hosel having an upper treaded portion and a lower portion with a faceted cross-section. The connection assembly includes a sleeve mounted on the tip end of the shaft and a screw-cap. The sleeve, which has an aperture for receiving the tip end of the shaft, includes a lower section that has a multi-faceted surface for engaging the lower portion of the hosel. The screw-cap is mounted over the sleeve and includes a body having an upper area and a threaded area, the latter of which is capable of engaging the upper threaded portion of the hosel to removably secure the shaft to the club head. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034267 | COMBINATION PUTTER AND CHIPPER GOLF CLUB - Disclosed herein is a combination putter and chipper golf club. The golf club is constructed such that opposite side surfaces of the club head can be used, respectively, as a putter and a chipper, and the club head is easily switched between a putter and a chipper when the golf club is used, and the club head is prevented from shaking when putting or chipping. The golf club has a shaft and a head. A putter face and a chipper face are provided, respectively, on opposite side surfaces of the head. A coupling frame is provided between the shaft and the head. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034268 | Putter Heads and Putters Including Polymeric Material as Part of the Ball Striking Face - Putters include a putter body having a ball striking face member made of a material having a first hardness characteristic. A cavity is defined in the putter body behind the ball striking face member, and plural openings are defined in the ball striking face member extending rearward with respect to the ball striking face member and into the cavity. A polymeric material at least partially fills the openings and the cavity, wherein the polymeric material has a second hardness characteristic that is softer than the first hardness characteristic. The ball striking face member and the polymeric material exposed in at least some of the openings provide a ball striking surface of the putter. The ball striking surface may include grooves or scorelines to affect the launch angle, spin, and/or roll of the ball during a putt. Methods for making such putter devices also are described. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034269 | GOLF CLUB HEAD OR OTHER BALL STRIKING DEVICE HAVING FACE INSERT MATERIAL - A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having a ball striking surface configured for striking a ball, a body connected to the face, and a filling material, which may be in the form of an insert, connected to a rear surface of the face. The filling material may fill in a thinned portion of the face, which may form a recess on the rear surface of the face that receives the filling material. The filling material has a density that is lower than the density of the face material. Depending on the size, shape, and location of the filling material, the weight distribution, the moment of inertia, and/or the center of gravity of the face may change. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034270 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - An iron-type golf club head is disclosed including a main body including a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a top-line portion, a front portion, a rear portion, and a striking face. The main body has a recessed region including a relief region in the front portion. A replaceable striking plate is inserted into the recessed region and the relief region. The replaceable striking plate includes a front surface and a rear surface. A threaded opening is located on the rear surface of the replaceable striking plate and receives a fastener to retain the replaceable striking plate on the front portion of the main body and within the recessed region and relief region. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034271 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - An iron-type golf club head is disclosed including a main body including a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a top-line portion, a front portion, a rear portion, and a striking face. The main body has a recessed region including a relief region in the front portion. A replaceable striking plate is inserted into the recessed region and the relief region. The replaceable striking plate includes a front surface, a first rear surface region and a second rear surface region. A threaded opening is located on the rear surface of the replaceable striking plate and receives a fastener to retain the replaceable striking plate on the front portion of the main body and within the recessed region and relief region. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034272 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH LOCALIZED GROOVES AND REINFORCEMENT - The present invention relates to a golf club head provided with a shell defining an inner cavity and having a face and a body. The face has a first or reinforcement portion with a first thickness and a second or remaining portion with a second thickness less than the first thickness. The reinforcement portion is located at the center of the face. In one embodiment, the exterior surface of the face defines at least one groove spaced from the center of the face. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034273 | CAVITY BACK GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head having a cavity back design with a cavity therein for placement of lightweight dual-durometer silicone. The club head is prepared by brushing an adhesive onto the interior wall, but omitting a pre-selected area of the wall to allow silicone to shrink away at the omitted area to allow for control of the shrinkage. A first shot of 80 Shore A silicone is placed into the cavity and disposed against the interior wall. Next, a softer 50 Shore A silicone is juxtaposed against the first shot of silicone and it is pressed using a hot mold finishing tool wherein a substantial portion of the cavity is filled. A polycarbonate insert is attached to an outer surface of the second silicone to provide a zero gap appearance. A tan delta ratio of the first silicone to the second silicone is greater than 1.6. A storage modulus of the first silicone is at least three times greater than the second silicone. And, a loss modulus of the first silicone is at least ten times the second silicone. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034274 | GOLF BALL - The golf ball | 2011-02-10 |
20110034275 | BASEBALL SWING TRAINING DEVICE - A baseball swing practicing device according to the present invention includes a fixed weight ( | 2011-02-10 |
20110034276 | ELECTRONIC MARKER STAKES FOR SPORTS FIELDS - A marker stake for locating a boundary reference point on a sports field can be buried and out of sight when not in use, and then quickly located using an electronic receiver which detects a signal emitted by an electronic marker in the marker stake. Various field boundary indicators can be removably attached to the marker stake. The stake may be embodied in a cylindrical body constructed of a moldable polymer with a socket at one end for receiving a pin or post of the field boundary indicator, and the electronic marker embedded inside the body. The electronic marker may be a passive LC marker tuned to a frequency associated with a known field sport. Different sets of such marker stakes tuned to different frequencies may be used to mark and relocate reference points for multiple sports played on the same field. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034277 | SHUTTLECOCK - The invention describes a shuttlecock with a conically shaped crown ( | 2011-02-10 |
20110034278 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A power transmission device includes a tubular stabilizer which is arranged between a primary pulley and a secondary pulley, and through which a string portion of a power transmitting chain is passed so as to be movable relative to the stabilizer whereby movement of the power transmitting chain is restricted. The stabilizer is supported by the power transmitting chain and is moved in the traveling direction of the power transmitting chain as the power transmitting chain moves in the traveling direction, and a movement of the stabilizer of which the amount is larger than or equal to a predetermined amount is restricted by a restricting device. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034279 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR BELT-TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A belt-type continuously variable transmission changes winding radii of a belt that is wound around an input-side and an output-side pulley to shift speeds. The belt-type continuously variable transmission is mounted on a vehicle that switches between two-wheel drive is transmitted only to front wheels and four-wheel drive. An electronic control unit that controls the belt-type continuously variable transmisson adjusts the belt clamping pressure of each pulley as torque is distributed to the rear wheels, to suppress muffled noise due to resonance of vehicle components with belt span vibrations. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034280 | BIKE CHAIN CHECKER - A bike chain checker includes a base, an opening formed in the bottom of the base, a leaning portion extended from one sidewall of the base toward the opening, two threaded holes bored in another sidewall for respectively engaging with a chain wheel screw and a pointer screw. The pointer is freely hung downward. A marking line is marked under one of the threaded holes. A groove is formed on the top of the base for fitting a level bar, and the level bar fixed by a screw engaged with a threaded hole bored in a sidewall of the groove. Thus, the level bar is positioned horizontally if the pointer overlaps the marking line. If the chain does not overpass the level bar when pulled up, it represents the loose allowance of the chain is acceptable. But, if passing over, the chain is too loose, needing to be adjusted. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034281 | DEVICE FOR PLACING LOOPED BELT UNDER TENSION - A tensioning device has a tension arm mounted on a base. A pulley is mounted on the tension arm for engaging a looped belt. By changing mounting bushings, one can select either a static mode wherein the tension arm is held stationary relative to the base, or a dynamic mode wherein, in response to a changing force applied between the pulley and the belt (due to vibrations or load changes, for example), the tension arm moves relative to the base such in a manner as to maintain the force substantially constant. Several such devices can be employed in a system for controlling the tension of a looped belt, one or more of the devices being in the static mode and one or more being in the dynamic mode. Several such systems can be employed in a complex machine such as a photocopier or medical apparatus for controlling the tension in a number of different belts. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034282 | POWER PLANT - A power plant which is capable of enhancing the driving efficiency and the power-generating efficiency thereof. In the power plant | 2011-02-10 |
20110034283 | SPEED CHANGE MECHANISM - A speed change mechanism in which the gear ratio is selected by changing the direction of rotation of the power input includes first and second planetary gear sets enclosed within a hub shell. A DC electric motor is coupled to the sun gears of both gear sets and drives them simultaneously in the same rotary direction. In one of the gear sets the carrier arm is fixed and the ring gear is the output and in the other gear set the ring gear is fixed and the carrier arm is the output. A first one-way clutch transmits drive from an output of the first gear set to the hub shell and second one-way clutch transmits drive from an output of the second gear set to the hub shell, both clutches operating in the same direction. The outputs of the gear sets are driven in opposite rotary directions so that drive is transmitted to the hub shell either through the first gear set or the second gear set depending on the direction of rotation of the power input to provide two different gear ratios. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034284 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a control reference nut coupled to a feedback cam and operably coupled to a skew cam. In some embodiments, the skew cam is configured to interact with carrier plates of a CVT. Various inventive feedback cams and skew cams can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the planet subassemblies include legs configured to cooperate with the carrier plates. In some embodiments, a neutralizer assembly is operably coupled to the carrier plates. Embodiments of a shift cam and a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034285 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING THREE PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission includes an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034286 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING THREE PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034287 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING THREE PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034288 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING THREE PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034289 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING THREE PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034290 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING THREE PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034291 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING THREE PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034292 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION HAVING THREE PLANETARY GEAR SETS - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, three planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034293 | TRANSMISSION - A transmission includes an input shaft (IP), an output shaft (OP), a single planetary gearset (SP), a compound planetary gearset (CP), shifting elements. The single planetary gearset is arranged before the compound planetary gearset, and the shifting elements comprise at least two brakes (B | 2011-02-10 |
20110034294 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is disclosed having an input member, an output member, first, second and third planetary gear sets, a first interconnecting member, a second interconnecting member and six torque-transmitting mechanisms. The torque-transmitting mechanisms are selectively engageable in combinations of at least three to establish at least eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio between the input member and the output member. The planetary gear sets each have first, second and third members. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms are selectively engageable to interconnect one of the first, second, and third members with another of the first, second, and third members. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034295 | HIGH SPEED AND CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRACTION DRIVE - A fixed ratio traction drive is disclosed that uses multidiameter planet rollers. The high speed traction drive provides speed reduction from a high speed shaft. A planet carrier is used to rotationally mount the multidiameter rollers. A continuously variable transmission that uses planetary ball traction is also disclosed that provides infinitely variable speed ratios. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034296 | METHOD AND DRIVE TRAIN FOR PERFORMING A GEAR SHIFT IN A VEHICLE - A method and drive train for performing a gearshift from a first gear to a second gear in a vehicle provided with a manual or automated manual transmission is provided. A drivetrain incorporating the automated manual transmission includes an engine, connected via a clutch to an electric motor/generator, which in turn is connected to the manual or automated manual transmission and wherein the electric motor/generator is connected to a battery, other energy storing devices or a heating element. The method includes controlling the motor/generator to absorb a torque equalling the torque provided by the engine, such that the manual or automated manual transmission transfers a only minor, or no, torque, disengaging the first gear, controlling the torques absorbed by the motor/generator and provided by the engine such that an engine speed correlates to the engine speed necessary for propelling the vehicle at the second gear, and engaging the second gear. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034297 | POWERTRAIN WITH INPUT SHAFT AND ENGINE SPEED SYNCHRONIZATION AND METHOD FOR SHIFTING GEARS IN A POWERTRAIN - A powertrain includes a prime mover, a transmission, an input shaft adapted to transmit torque between the prime mover and the transmission, an output shaft adapted to transmit torque between the transmission and a driveline, and a master clutch between the prime mover and the input shaft, the clutch being movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position in which the clutch is not and is adapted to transmit torque between the prime mover and the input shaft, respectively. An electric motor is arranged for torque transmission with at least one of the input shaft and the output shaft, and a controller is provided for controlling the electric motor to rotate the input shaft at a rotational speed within an operating range of the prime mover when the clutch is moved from the disengaged to the engaged position. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034298 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED VEHICLE RESPONSE DURING VEHICLE ACCELERATION CONDITIONS - A vehicle control method for a vehicle having an internal combustion engine coupled to a torque converter is described. In one embodiment, the engine air flow and spark are adjusted to control torque converter operation. The method can improve vehicle response to driver accelerator commands | 2011-02-10 |
20110034299 | HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SUPPLY CONTROL APPARATUS FOR AUTOMOBILE - In one embodiment, a hydraulic pressure control circuit ( | 2011-02-10 |
20110034300 | Sensor, Control and Virtual Reality System for a Trampoline - A trampoline exercise system that is designed to show an avatar of a user, which is jumping on a trampoline. The exercise system includes a computer module, a trampoline configured to provide a platform for a user to perform exercises thereon, and a sensor module designed to sense movements of a user performed on the trampoline. The sensor module provides information that is received by the computer module that controls the display of a users' avatar on a video monitor in response to the users' motion on the trampoline. Several types of sensor may be used to sense the movement of the user, including body mounted sensors, trampoline mounted sensors, and remote viewing sensors. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034301 | TRAINING METHOD - A training method in which training coordinator device is in communication with a training transducer integrated in an exercise article. The training coordinator device receives training schedule data, for example, via an internet link, and uses this schedule to prompt and encourage a user in performing training activities in a real time and persistent manner defined in the training schedule by means of a user interface which may take the form of an LED array. The training coordinator device monitors training activities by signals from a suitably adapted training transducer, which may be integrated in an exercise article such as a bicycle etc. Information concerning the user's training activities may be published via an internet link for access by both the user and medical professionals, who may also be the source of the training schedule. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034302 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPERVISED HOME CARE REHABILITATION OF STROKE SURVIVORS - A transportable apparatus for performing cardiovascular training, including: an exercise device that is adapted to enable a user to perform a specific motion pattern; an ergometer that provides an indication of the amount of work performed by the user of the exercise device; an alarm system that provides an indication to the user responsive to the readings of the ergometer; wherein the alarm system is preprogrammed to provide indications responsive to one or more readings of the ergometer based on the results of a cardiorespiratory exercise test performed on the user with the exercise device. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034303 | UPPER BODY EXERCISE AND FLYWHEEL ENHANCED DUAL DECK TREADMILLS - An exercise device includes a first treadle assembly supporting a first moving surface and a second treadle assembly supporting a second moving surface. The exercise device further includes an upper body exercise assembly operably associated with the exercise device. The first treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame structure, and the second treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame structure. In another form, an exercise device includes a frame structure, a first treadle assembly having a first endless belt in rotatable engagement with a first roller, a second treadle assembly having a second endless belt in rotatable engagement with a second roller, and a flywheel operably coupled with the first endless belt and the second endless belt. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034304 | Weight lifting exercising device - A weight lifting exercising device includes a number of weight plates slidably attached to a frame with a weight guide rod, two cam members pivotally attached to the frame, two cables coupled between the cam members and the weight plates for moving the selected number of the weight plates up and down along the weight guide rod, and an operating device engaged with the cam members for rotating either of the cam members to actuate either of the cables to move the weight plates up and down along the weight guide rod and for allowing the user to lift and to exercise the weight members either by pulling or pushing a force transfer member and for training or exercising the lower or the upper muscle groups of the users. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034305 | EXERCISE HANDLE AND METHODS OF USE - An exercise handle for use with a cord and a method for the use thereof, the handle having a channel portion having at least two channel ends that are positioned non-diametrically relative to each other on the channel portion, the channel portion being rounded relative to a center point; a channel being fashioned on the channel portion, the channel being adapted to receive the cord; a grip portion being positioned between the at least two channel portion ends in an off-center relationship to the center point of the channel portion. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034306 | DEVICE FOR TREATING THE LOWER BACK - An arrangement for treatment of the back having a base, a backrest, a footplate and a spring arrangement. The spring arrangement is disposed against the backrest so that when a user sits on the seat, and presses against the footplate, the lower back of the user is pressed against the spring arrangement. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034307 | PORTABLE LEG EXERCISER AND MOBILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM | 2011-02-10 |
20110034308 | PAPER FEED ROLLER - The paper feed roller according to the present invention is made of a thermoplastic elastomer composition containing an ester thermoplastic elastomer urethane or an ether thermoplastic elastomer urethane (E) having microrubber hardness (type A) of not less than 60 and not more than 80 and a plasticizer (P) in a mass ratio E/P of 70/30 to 50/50. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034309 | TWIN TRACK MACHINE AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE FILTERS ATTACHABLE TO CIGARETTES, CIGARS AND THE LIKE - A method of manufacturing composite filters for cigarettes, cigars and similar tobacco products, on a twin track machine, involves generating a succession of filter sticks of a first type, made from a first filter material and/or having first filtration properties, and at least one other succession of filter sticks of a different type, made from a respective different filter material and/or having filtration properties different to those of the first type; cross-cutting the filter sticks of the first type and the filter sticks of the different type on at least one transverse cutting line to obtain a succession of first and second plugs of the first type and a succession of first and second plugs of the different type; arranging the first plugs of the first type and the first plugs of the different type in alternation one with another to create a first filter rod, and arranging the second plugs of the first type and the second plugs of the different type in alternation one with another to create a second filter rod; checking the position of at least one first plug of the first rod, relative to a corresponding second plug of the second rod; and correcting the position of the at least one transverse cutting line according to the relative positioning of the first and second plugs. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034310 | DISPOSABLE THERMOMETER PROBE SHEATH AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A disposable thermometer probe sheath includes a bottom piece and a plastic cover film sealed onto the bottom piece. The plastic cover film comprising an upper plastic sheet film and a lower plastic sheet film, each of which has a front edge provided with an opening, a rear edge provided with a tip, and a sealed peripheral edge except for the opening, so as to receive a thermometer probe. The plastic cover film is made of a flexible and deformable material, while the plastic cover film is provided with two notches respectively formed on two side edges adjacent to the tip. The upper plastic sheet film is provided with a first flap attached to the opening thereof, while the lower plastic sheet film is provided with a second flap attached to the opening. When the thermometer probe is inserted into the plastic cover film, the notches are tightly engaged with the thermometer probe. When separating the thermometer probe from the plastic cover film, one of the upper plastic sheet film and the lower plastic sheet film of the plastic cover film is torn from the opening thereof along a longitudinal direction of the plastic cover film under the assistance of the engagement between the two notches and the thermometer probe, and then the one of the upper plastic sheet film and the lower plastic sheet film will be overturned from the opening toward the tip of the plastic cover film, so that the thermometer probe is separated from the plastic cover film. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034311 | TOP-FILLING DUNNAGE CONVERSION MACHINE AND METHOD - A dunnage conversion machine ( | 2011-02-10 |
20110034312 | GEAR APPARATUS FOR A CENTRIFUGE - A gear apparatus for a solid-bowl screw centrifuge. The centrifuge includes a drum and a screw, both of which drum and screw are configured to be driven and the screw is further configured to be driven at a different rotational speed relative to the drum. The gear apparatus is connected between one or more drive motors and the screw and the drum. The gear apparatus is continuously filled with a lubricant and includes a hollow drive shaft having at least one hollow channel. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034313 | CENTRIFUGE WITH HYDRAULIC DRIVE UNIT - A centrifuge includes a bowl. The bowl includes a cylindrical portion at a first end. The centrifuge further includes a hollow shaft. The hollow shaft is coaxial with the cylindrical portion and extends through at least the first end. The centrifuge also includes a hydraulic drive unit coupled to the cylindrical portion and configured to rotate the cylindrical portion. The hollow shaft and the cylindrical portion are rotatably coupled to each other. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034314 | OPTICAL GLASS - An optical glass has a refractive index (nd) of 1.60 or over and excellent transmittance and internal quality. The optical glass comprises 0.1-4 mass % of Ta | 2011-02-10 |
20110034315 | OPTICAL GLASS, PRECISION PRESS-MOLDING PREFORM, OPTICAL ELEMENT AND THEIR PRODUCTION PROCESSES AS WELL AS IMAGE-SENSING DEVICE - An optical glass that is an oxide glass and comprises, by cationic %,
| 2011-02-10 |
20110034316 | Device and method for the continuous fining of glasses with high purity requirements - The present invention relates to a device and to a method for the continuous fining or homogenizing of inorganic matter, preferably low-viscosity glass melts in an apparatus. The device and method are distinguished in that the inclusion of bubbles and the occurrence of striations in the glass end product are significantly reduced or even entirely avoided when the melt contact surface of the apparatus has iridium or a high-iridium alloy as its material. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034317 | HOT GUNNING REPAIR MIX - An object of the invention is to provide “a hot gunning repair mix” excellent in peeling resistance and hardenable for a short period of time. The hot gunning repair mix according to the invention is a hot gunning repair mix including a refractory raw material containing 20 to 40% by weight of grains having a size of 75 μm or less and a binder for forming a carbon bond in hot condition, in which a metal powder or an iron alloy powder containing iron (Fe) as a main component and 70% by weight or more of grains having a size of 1.0 mm or less is added in an amount of 5 to 50% by weight based on a total amount of the refractory raw material and the binder. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034318 | PROCESS AND PLANT FOR THE HEAT TREATMENT OF FINE-GRAINED MINERAL SOLIDS - A process for heat treatment of fine-grained mineral solids includes passing fine-grained mineral solids through a flash reactor so as to contact the fine-grained mineral solids with hot gases in the flash reactor at a temperature of 450 to 1500° C. so as to obtain hot solids. The hot solids arc passed through a residence time reactor at a temperature of 500 to 890° C. The hot solids are withdrawn from the residence time reactor after a residence time of 1 to 600 minutes. A waste gas of the residence time reactor is recirculated to at least one of the flash reactor and a preheating stage. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034319 | Sintering Aid Coated YAG Powders and Agglomerates and Methods for Making - Particles including a YAG core and a coating of sintering aid deposited thereon. The particles and agglomerates thereof maybe formed as a powder. The coated YAG-containing particles are well-suited to production of polycrystalline YAG-containing ceramics. The coated YAG-containing particles may be fabricated using a novel fabrication method which avoids the need for formation of a homogeneous powder mixture of YAG and sintering aid. In the method, a solution including a sintering aid or sintering aid precursor is prepared and mixed with YAG-containing particles to form a mixture. The mixture may be sprayed into a drying column and dried to produce coated particles. Alternatively, the YAG particles and sintering aid or sintering aid precursor solution may be separately introduced to the drying column and dried to form coated YAG-containing particles. | 2011-02-10 |
20110034320 | UZM-29 FAMILY OF CRYSTALLINE ZEOLITIC COMPOSITIONS AND A METHOD OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to a new family of crystalline microporous zeolite designated the UZM-29 family. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula: | 2011-02-10 |
20110034321 | CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - [Task] To provide a catalyst in which granules of the catalyst are improved in crash strength with no use of the caking agent, while increasing the effective area of the crystal surface part of the catalyst. | 2011-02-10 |