07th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140041193 | RIVET SETTING MACHINE - A rivet setting machine is provided. In another aspect, a linear displacement sensor directly senses and detects a position of a rivet-setting punch relative to a nosepiece of a rivet setting machine. A further aspect provides a control system and software instructions for sensing the relative position of a punch and nosepiece used by a programmable controller to determine and monitor a rivet setting position without use of a force sensor, motor current/voltage sensor, or a rotation sensor. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041194 | TELESCOPIC SHAFT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a telescopic shaft having a coated section that reduces sliding resistance, with fluctuation of the sliding resistance according to sliding position of the telescopic shaft being reduced. A female shaft | 2014-02-13 |
20140041195 | HAND TOOL AND METHOD OF USING SAME - Hand tool and method of manufacturing and using same. The hand tool includes a tool mount including at least one heim joint that removably receives thereon a tool head assembly. The heim joint and tool head assembly cooperate to provide the hand tool with a multi-directional, variable angle of attack on a work piece in a manner that accommodates aged, arthritic and otherwise handicapped people having a limited range of arm, wrist and hand movement. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041196 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ALUMINUM ROOF MOLDING USING POROUS OXIDE LAYER - Disclosed is a method of manufacturing an aluminum roof molding using porous oxide layer comprising; forming a porous oxide layer on a surface of the aluminum material by anodizing the aluminum material; a slitting the aluminum material on which the porous oxide layer is formed; roll forming the aluminum material to a shape of the roof molding; heating the roll formed aluminum material with a high frequency; and forming a PVC layer on the heated aluminum material and simultaneously extruding the aluminum material to bind the PVC layer to the aluminum material. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041197 | TURBINE ENGINE COUPLING STACK - An example coupling stack includes a first rotating member and a second rotating member. A plurality of aligned slots is defined in the first rotating member and the second rotating member. A tab lock is provided having an annular body with an axial front side, an axial back side, and a radial inner periphery. Tabs are formed on the axial back side and inserted into the plurality of aligned slots. The annular body of the tab lock also includes a plurality of openings extending into the radial inner periphery. A plurality of flanges is provided on the axial back side of the annular body adjacent to the plurality of openings. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041198 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING LENS MODULE BY USING SUCTION DEVICE - A method for assembling a lens module includes steps described as follows. A first support device and a second support device are provided. Each of the first support device and the second support device includes a base plate and a tray. The tray defines positioning holes. The first support device further includes positioning rods extending from the base plate, bottom magnets defining bottom holes, and upper magnets defining upper holes. The positioning rods extend through the bottom holes, the positioning holes and the upper holes in sequence. The bottom magnets separate the tray from the base plate. The tray of the first support device carries optical elements. The tray of the second support device carries lens barrels. A suction device including suction heads is provided. The suction heads attract the optical elements and put the optical elements into the lens barrels. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041199 | ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - An alignment system for aligning components includes a first component, a second component, upstanding, elongated tabs connected to at least one of the components, each elongated tab having a tab wall, and deformable elongated tab apertures formed in at least one of the components, each deformable tab aperture comprising opposing deformable aperture walls. The apertures are geometrically distributed in coordinated relationship to a geometrical distribution of the elongated tabs such that each elongated tab is receivable into a respective aperture and each tab has a width larger than a cross-sectional width of its respective aperture measured in a same direction. Each aperture is configured to elastically deform upon disposition of each elongated tab into its respective tab aperture at an interface between the tab wall and the aperture wall. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041200 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE QUALITY-ASSURING PRODUCTION OF A CRIMP - A method and a device for producing a crimp are described. A crimp blank is plastically deformed by a forming tool. In particular when the forming tool is retracted, the force which the forming tool exerts on the crimp blank as well as the distance x by which the forming tool is displaced are measured. A change in the distance x between a position at maximum force F | 2014-02-13 |
20140041201 | HAIR BOW ATTACHMENT CLIP - A hair bow attachment clip attaches to the exterior of a carrying bag, allowing a user to easily and securely attach and remove any hair bow, any time, for trading, sharing and displaying their hair bow collection. With current technology, it was not easy for users to attach their hair bow collection to the exterior of their carrying bags. The attachment clip of the present invention overcomes this deficiency by allowing users to easily and securely attach their hair bow collection to the exterior of their carrying bags. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041202 | Fastening System for Mounting Solar Modules on a Trapezoidal Sheet - A profile rail comprising in a cross-sectional view: a base plate which forms a bottom side of the profile rail and which is flat in sections or completely flat; a first and a second receiving cavity for a rail support which cavities are both partially closed laterally in outward direction and which respectively include a lateral opening, wherein the two lateral openings are oriented in opposite directions; and a third receiving cavity which includes an opening that is oriented away from the bottom side of the profile rail and which includes an inner profile for attaching module attachment elements. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041203 | Coupling Device - A coupling device may increase the integrity of a pipe joint. The coupling device may include a first pipe encircling device and a second pipe encircling device connected across the pipe joint by a spanning element. The pipe encircling device may be made up of at least two approximately c-shaped segments. The multi-part nature of the pipe encircling devices may facilitate installation of the coupling device at an excavation site. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041204 | UNIVERSAL PEDESTAL MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A universal pedestal mounting assembly includes a lower support structure securable on a supporting surface, an adapter coupled with the lower support structure, and a pedestal tube positioned over the adapter. The adapter is sized corresponding to the pedestal tube. An upper support structure is positioned on the pedestal tube and is configured to secure a component supported on the universal pedestal mounting assembly. A rod is secured between the lower support structure and the upper support structure. The assembly enables pedestal tubes of various sizes to be mounted using the same hardware. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041205 | Method of manufacturing directional backlight apparatus and directional structured optical film - Disclosed is a manufacturing method for a stepped imaging directional backlight apparatus which may include a structured optical film and a tapered body. The structured optical film may include multiple optical functions and may be assembled by folding onto the tapered body, reducing cost and complexity of manufacture. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041206 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING VIA OF CIRCUIT BOARD - Disclosed herein is a method for repairing a via in which a dimple phenomenon occurs, in the case in which a dimple error occurs at the time of a process of forming the via used for electrically connecting between layers of a multi-layers circuit board. The method for repairing a via according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes judging whether or not a dimple error occurs in a via; and repairing the via in which the dimple error occurs. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041207 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MOTOR ROTOR - In a method for producing a motor rotor, a lamination stack made up of stacked thin steel sheets each formed with a through hole, the lamination stack having a shaft bore formed of the through holes aligned with one another, is retained as a rotor core in a thickness direction with a pair of jigs from both sides, and a shaft is inserted into the shaft bore and joined to the lamination stack by shrink fitting. Each jig includes a shaft hole, a radially inner peripheral portion for holding a peripheral edge of the shaft bore of the lamination stack at a position, in a radial direction of the shaft hole, surrounding the shaft hole radially inside; and a radially outer peripheral portion for holding the outer periphery of the lamination stack. The radially inner and outer peripheral portions are positioned at different heights in a jig height direction. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041208 | TOUCHSCREEN PANEL, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING TOUCHSCREEN PANEL - A touchscreen panel includes an upper substrate having a first transparent conductor layer provided on a first base layer, and a lower substrate having a second transparent conductor layer provided on a second base layer. The first and second transparent conductor layers oppose each other via a spacer and make contact when the first base layer is pressed. The first transparent conductor layer is segmented into a plurality of conductive regions that are electrically insulated from each other. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041209 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY - Provided is a method of manufacturing a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. The method includes: forming an electrode assembly including a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate disposed with a separator interposed therebetween; arranging the electrode assembly and a nonaqueous electrolyte containing LiBOB (lithium bis(oxalato)borate) and LiPF | 2014-02-13 |
20140041210 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING LITHIUM BATTERY ANODES - A method for fabricating a lithium battery anode is related. A carbon nanotube film structure and an anode active solution are provided. The anode active solution includes a number of Co(OH) | 2014-02-13 |
20140041211 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING LITHIUM BATTERY ANODES - A method for fabricating a lithium battery anode is related. A carbon nanotube film structure and an anode active solution are provided. The anode active solution is obtained by mixing an organic solvent with an Co(NO | 2014-02-13 |
20140041212 | Modular Back Shell Apparatus for Circular Connectors - A back shell apparatus receives a cable having conductors extending through the apparatus for attaching to a connector. The back shell includes at least two clam shell halves that mate to surround the conductors. The back shell allows for angular configurations of the cable and connector by including flexible bellows through which the conductors extend. The bellows are respectively expandable and retractable about the conductors. The back shell apparatus further includes a modular cable adapter that receives a respectively sized cable terminus from which the conductors extend into the bellows toward a connector. The back shell apparatus further includes a coupling nut adapter holding a respectively sized coupling nut that mates with the connector. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041213 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING - A process for manufacturing an electrochemically active device comprising the steps of: —providing a substrate ( | 2014-02-13 |
20140041214 | PANELIZED PROCESS FOR SMT SENSOR DEVICES - A method is presented for forming multiple surface mount technology (SMT) sensor packages in a panel for separation into individual SMT sensor packages. A base plate is mapped as a grid of sensor footprints, and each footprint is populated with electronic and sensor components. A cover plate including window elements is mapped to a similar grid. The cover plate is bonded to the base plate, such that the window elements are positioned to allow incident electromagnetic radiation upon corresponding sensors mounted on the printed circuit board. Each sensor footprint is sealed within a recess or cell beneath the cover. The sensor circuits may be tested before and/or after being separated into individual SMT sensor packages. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041215 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRECISION INSERTION - Systems, apparatuses and methods are described herein for precision insertion. In various embodiments, a feeder device may be configured to feed an object such as wire from a wire source into a wire path. In various embodiments, a guidance device with a channel that at least partially defines the wire path may receive the wire fed from the feeder device. In various embodiments, a base may be provided for mounting at least one of a first substrate having a first aperture and a second substrate having a second aperture so that the first aperture of the first substrate is aligned with the second aperture of the second substrate. In various embodiments, the base may be configured to be movable relative to the guidance device to position the first substrate or second substrate so that the first or second aperture is aligned with the wire path. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041216 | MAKING TRANSPARENT TOUCH-RESPONSIVE DEVICE WITH MICRO-WIRE ELECTRODES - A method of making a touch-responsive capacitive device includes providing a transparent substrate and forming anisotropically conductive first and second electrodes extending in corresponding first and second orthogonal length directions over the substrate. Anisotropically conductive first and second electrodes each with electrically connected micro-wires are formed on opposing sides of the transparent substrate. The anisotropically conductive first and second electrodes extend in corresponding first and second length directions. The first and second micro-wires are formed with substantially parallel straight micro-wires extending substantially in the corresponding first and second length directions and a plurality of angled micro-wires are formed at a non-orthogonal angle to the straight micro-wires and electrically connect the straight micro-wires so that the anisotropically conductive first and second electrodes have a greater electrical conductivity in the corresponding first and second length directions than in another anisotropically conductive electrode direction. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041217 | METHOD FOR MAKING SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SCATTERING DEVICE - A method for making a surface enhanced Raman scattering device in accordance with one aspect of the present invention comprises a first step of forming a nanoimprint layer on a main surface of a wafer including a plurality of portions each corresponding to a substrate; a second step of transferring, by using a mold having a pattern corresponding to a fine structural part, the pattern to the nanoimprint layer after the first step, and thereby forming the formed layer including the fine structural part for each portion corresponding to the substrate; a third step of forming a conductor layer on the fine structural part after the second step; and a fourth step of cutting the wafer into each portion corresponding to the substrate after the second step. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041218 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE OF MULTI-LAYER WIRE STRUCTURE FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - A structure for wireless communication having a plurality of conductor layers, an insulator layer separating each of the conductor layers, and at least one connector connecting two of the conductor layers wherein an electrical resistance is reduced when an electrical signal is induced in the resonator at a predetermined frequency. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041219 | COPPER ALLOY AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL FOR CONNECTING PARTS, AND MATING-TYPE CONNECTING PART AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A copper sheet is adjusted to have arithmetic mean roughness Ra of from 0.5 μm to 4.0 μm in a direction parallel to a sliding direction upon connection, mean projection-depression interval of from 0.01 mm to 0.3 mm in the direction, skewness of less than 0, and protrusion peak portion height of 1 μm or less. A Sn surface coating layer group X as a plurality of parallel lines is included, and a Cu—Sn alloy coating layer is adjacent to each side of each Sn coating layer. Maximum height roughness is 10 μm or less in a direction of part insertion. The sheet is surface-roughened by pressing when stamped, thereby forming depressions as a plurality of parallel lines in its surface. The sheet is then plated with Cu and Sn, followed by reflowing. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041220 | MEDICAL IMPLANTABLE LEAD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF SUCH A LEAD - A medical implantable lead has a header in a distal end, a fixation arrangement and an electrode arranged in the header. The lead also has a connector in a proximal end that includes a connector pin and is adapted to be connected to a monitoring and/or controlling device, and an inner coil, which extends inside an outer casing of the lead and is adapted to transmit electrical signals between the monitoring and/or controlling device and the electrode. The inner coil is attached to the connector pin. The inner coil extends through a bore inside the connector pin and is attached to the connector pin in its proximal end. A method for manufacturing such a lead is also provided. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041221 | METHOD FOR DETECTING AN ERROR IN THE INSTALLATION OF A SEAL IN A MASTER CYLINDER - A method is described for detecting an incorrectly installed seal in a master-cylinder having a seal. The master cylinder is subjected to a pressure comprised between approximately 0.3 and 0.6 MPa at the conclusion of master-cylinder assembly and, if there is a drop in the pressure, the seal is considered to have been installed in reverse in the groove of the master cylinder. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041222 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING VALVE TRAIN PARTS USING METAL POWDER INJECTION MOLDING - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a plurality of valve train parts using metal powder injection molding, comprising: obtaining a raw material for injection molding by mixing a metal powder and a binder; forming a formed body by injecting the obtained raw material for injection molding into a mold of a valve train part shape; solvent extracting the formed body; forming a sintered body by debinding and sintering the solvent extracted formed body; sizing processing the sintered body; vacuum carburizing the sizing processed sintered body; and polishing the vacuum carburized sintered body. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041223 | STEAM TURBINE BUCKET TENON RESTORATION THROUGH SOLID STATE BONDING PROCESS - Tenons can be installed at the ends of turbine blades by applying a solid state bonding procedure such as a friction welding technique to join the tenons to the turbine blades. The tenons can be employed to assemble the turbine blades to one or more covers for the turbine blades. The tenons can be installed in connection with the restoration of tenons for turbine buckets in steam turbines and in connection with the renovation of rotor assemblies that include turbine blades secured to a common disk, tenons located at one end of respective turbine blades and one or more covers secured to the turbine blades by means of the tenons. In instances in which tenon remnants are present at the ends of the turbine blades, tenon enlargement elements can be joined to the tenon remnants by the solid state bonding procedure. The tenon installations can be carried out in situ. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041224 | POST PROCESSING OF COMPONENTS THAT ARE LASER PEENED - A method of post processing a laser peened component to remove a laser remelt layer is proposed. The post processing includes a series of steps including grit blasting, chemical etching and mechanical finishing the component. This will ensure that the mechanical property (i.e., damage tolerance) benefit of laser peening is restored to the surface of the component. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041225 | TAIL TRIM ASSEMBLY OF EXHAUST PIPE FOR VEHICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a tail trim assembly of an exhaust pipe for a vehicle of which shape is simplified to reduce the number of portions and process is changed to simplify processes so that manufacturing cost is reduced and productivity and quality are improved, and a method of manufacturing the tail trim. According to the present invention, a tail trim of an exhaust pipe for a vehicle includes a first tail trim portion of which one end is attached to an exhaust pipe at the rear portion of a vehicle, and a second tail trim portion that has an inner diameter increased in a streamlined shape toward the outside and is integrally formed with the other end of the first tail trim portion. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041226 | Method and Apparatus for Physical Confinement of a Liquid Meniscus Over a Semiconductor Wafer - Apparatus, methods and systems for physically confining a liquid medium applied over a semiconductor wafer include a chemical head. The chemical head including multiple first return conduits formed from a first flat region in a head surface and multiple second return conduits formed from a second flat region in the head surface. The second flat region being disposed immediately adjacent to the first flat region and the second flat region being in a plane substantially parallel to and offset from the first flat region. At least one of the first return conduits and the second return conduits being formed at a first angle relative to the head surface and the first angle being greater than about 20 degrees to a meniscus plane normal. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041227 | Heat Exchanger Tube, Heat Exchanger Tube Assembly, And Methods Of Making The Same - A tube assembly for use in a heat exchanger is made by arranging a first corrugated fin structure between one broad, flat side of a tube and a side sheet, and arranging a second corrugated fin between another broad and flat side of a tube and another side sheet. Compressive forces are applied to the opposite faces of the side sheets to place crests and troughs of the corrugated fin structures into contact with the side sheets and the broad, flat sides, and the assembly is brazed. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041228 | Heat Exchanger Tube, Heat Exchanger Tube Assembly, And Methods Of Making The Same - A tube for use in a heat exchanger tube assembly is made by forming a round tube, reducing the diameter of an end section of the round tube, and flattening another section of the round tube. A transition zone is partially created by reducing of the diameter, and is further created by flattening the tube. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041229 | FABRICATION MEMBER - A method of making a composite tube-shaped fabrication member by providing in coils a first planar member suitable to form a flange of a tube-shaped fabrication member, two second planar members suitable to form web portions of a tube-shaped frame member, and two third planar members suitable to form a portion of a flange of the tube-shaped member, uncoiling the coils for first, second, and third planar members and passing them through accumulators, aligning the first, second, and third planar members adjacent respective side portions and attaching side portions of each planar member to respective side portions of adjacent planar members to form a composite intermediate product, and cold-forming to form a composite fabrication member of a desired shape. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041230 | FABRICATION MEMBER - A method of making a composite tube-shaped fabrication member by providing in coils a first planar member suitable to form a flange of a tube-shaped fabrication member, two second planar members suitable to form web portions of a tube-shaped frame member, and two third planar members suitable to form a portion of a flange of the tube-shaped member, uncoiling the coils of first, second, and third planar members and passing them through accumulators, aligning the first, second, and third planar members adjacent respective side portions and attaching side portions of each planar member to respective side portions of adjacent planar members to form a composite intermediate product, and cold-forming to form a composite fabrication member of a desired shape. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041231 | MECHANICALLY FASTENED LARGE PRESSURIZED VEHICLE STRUCTURE - A first part, a second part, and a seal ring are fastened together to form a pressure structure configured for a spacecraft structure of a spacecraft, wherein the first part and the second part are each formed from a single workpiece. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041232 | FABRICATION MEMBER - A method of making a composite fabrication member having a shape selected from the group consisting of C-shape, U-shape, or Z-shape by providing first and third planar members suitable to form bases of a composite fabrication member, providing a second planar member suitable to form a web of a composite fabrication member, uncoiling and passing through accumulators the planar members, aligning the planar members, attaching the first, second, and third planar members together at respective side portions by induction welding to form a composite intermediate product to form a composite fabrication member having a shape selected from the group consisting of C-shape, lipped C-shape, U-shape, lipped U-shape, Z-shape or lipped Z-shape. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041233 | Small-sized hair trimming device - A small-sized hair trimming device comprising a fixed trimming block and a movable trimming block, both longitudinally, linearly and alternately arranged with multiple openings and teeth; the movable trimming block is sleeved within the fixed trimming block and movable in reciprocate movement with respect to the fixed trimming block; inner portions of the fixed trimming block teeth correspond to outer portions of the movable trimming block teeth in terms of shape and dimension, and gap does not exist in between the fixed trimming block and the movable trimming block when they meet with each other, thereby forming a trimming surface for trimming hair; the said trimming surface is concealed between the fixed trimming block and the movable trimming block without exposing to exterior environment; the small-sized hair trimming device is safe and convenient to use, and it has a reasonable structure and a bigger trimming surface. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041234 | CUTTING MEMBERS FOR SHAVING RAZORS - Cutting members for razors are provided that have a blade portion and a base portion, the blade portion having a cutting edge region terminated at a free end thereof and an opposing non-cutting edge region, the blade portion being bent relative to the base portion in a bent portion spaced from the cutting edge region and adjacent to the non-cutting edge region, wherein the bent portion extends about 108 degrees to about 115 degrees from the base portion, the bent portion having a radius of about 0.30 mm to about 0.45 mm, at least part of the cutting member having a hardness of about hardness of about 540 HV to about 750 HV, and a thickness of the bent portion is less than the average thickness of the cutting member. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041235 | Cutter with a Slider that can be Pushed from Two Directions and Slider for the Same - A cutter with a slider that can be pushed from two directions has a housing, a blade holder, a slider and a blade. The slider is mounted moveably on the housing, is connected to the blade holder and has an upper sliding element, a lower sliding element and a resilient tab. The upper sliding element has an L-shaped cross section to form a top wall and a side wall corresponding respectively to a top wall and a side wall of the housing. A guiding recess is defined by the side wall of the upper sliding element to slidably receive a portion of the side wall of the housing that forms an edge of a guiding channel. Accordingly, the cutter is convenient in use. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041236 | Dual Mode Ratchet Pruners - Pruners and Toppers have dual mode operation in that the blade is closed with a single squeeze or with multiple squeezes and a rotatable selector selects the desired mode. The blade has a rocker arm with ratchet teeth formed in a window in the arm. The scissor handle has a radius arm which ends in a pawl which can engage the ratchet nearer the pivot axis of the blade or further from it. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041237 | New-Style Peeling Device - A new-style peeling device, comprising a blade ( | 2014-02-13 |
20140041238 | UTILITY KNIFE WITH PIVOTING BLADE - A utility knife is provided that has an elongated main body portion and a head assembly that is separate from the main body portion. The main body portion has a handle assembly. A main body fastening mechanism is provided at one distal end of the handle assembly, and a handle assembly fastening mechanism is provided at one end of the handle assembly. A threaded pin pivotally fastens the main body portion to the head assembly by connecting the main body fastening mechanism to the handle assembly fastening mechanism. Accordingly, the head assembly can pivot with respect to the main body portion and handle assembly, so that the utility knife can be configured to cut an object at different angles, which can be particularly useful for the knife to fit in a tight cutting space. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041239 | CERAMIC CUTTING BLADES - The present invention generally relates to blades for utility knives, craft knives, box cutters, and other cutting tools. Specifically, this invention relates to cutting blades manufactured from ceramics. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041240 | ADJUSTABLE SHOE FOR A POWER TOOL - A band saw includes a first wheel and a second wheel for supporting a continuous band saw blade, a motor operable to drive at least one of the first and second wheels, a housing supporting the first wheel and the second wheel, a shoe for engaging a workpiece, the shoe including a first detent feature. The band saw also includes a second detent feature cooperating with the first detent feature to hold the shoe with respect to the housing. The shoe is moveable with respect to the housing between an engaged position and a non-engaged position. The shoe is moveable out of the engaged position by application of a force acting to move the shoe with respect to the housing sufficient to overcome cooperation between the first and second detent features in the engaged position. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041241 | OPTICAL LEVELING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Aspects of the present invention provide an optical leveling system and method. Embodiments of the present invention utilize a pendulum having an opening through which light can pass to create varying light patterns in response to movement of the pendulum relative to an enclosure. The varying light patterns are detected and utilized to determine the position of the pendulum relative to the enclosure, which can be expressed as degrees and increments of degrees of deviation from a level condition. Embodiments of the present invention can be utilized, for example, to remotely monitor whether a mainframe computer system is level and, if necessary, alert service personnel. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041242 | APPARATUS WITH INTERNAL OPTICAL REFERENCE - An apparatus for inspecting a measurement object, comprising a workpiece support for supporting the measurement object and a measuring head carrying an optical sensor. The measuring head and the workpiece support are movable relative to one another. The optical sensor has an objective and a camera designed to capture an image of the measurement object. The objective has a light entrance opening and a light exit opening, and comprises a multitude of lens-element groups arranged in the objective between the light entrance opening and the light exit opening one behind another along a longitudinal axis of the objective. Furthermore, the apparatus has a reflection element and a calibration arrangement. The reflection element can selectively be introduced into a beam path running from the measurement object through the objective to the camera. The calibration arrangement is coupled into the beam path to the camera by means of the reflection element. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041243 | TEST DEVICE FOR COAXIAL ACCURACY - A test device for testing whether a coaxial accuracy between a test hole and a standard hole of an object is qualified or not includes a base to support the object, a fixing member to fix the object, and a positioning member and a testing member respectively mounted to a bottom and a top of the base. The positioning member includes a positioning pole to be inserted into a standard hole of the object. The testing member includes a testing pole slidably relative to and aligning with the positioning pole. A diameter of the testing pole is set to be equal to a standard diameter of a test hole subtracting a coaxial tolerance of the test hole. If the testing pole is capable of being inserted into the test hole, the coaxial accuracy between the test and standard holes of the object is qualified. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041244 | POSTAL GUIDELINES TOOLS, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLY AND USES THEREOF - A postal compliance tool is described that includes: a first rectangular component, wherein the first component has a height (h | 2014-02-13 |
20140041245 | Multi-Purpose Mathematical Drawing Templates System - A drawing template set includes a planar anchor ring having an outer diameter and an inner diameter, a rotary increment scale marked at least part way along the outer diameter, and a first registration interface at at least one point on the inner diameter, and a planar template having an outer diameter providing a slip fit into the inner diameter of the planar anchor ring, one or more through slots or other openings enabling a user to draw specific lines and shapes on a drawing surface to which the template may be applied, and a second registration interface on the outer diameter matching the first registration interface of the planar anchor ring, enabling the user place the planar template in the anchor ring for use, to remove it as desired, and to replace it with a different template fashioned for a different purpose. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041246 | TEST DEVICE FOR TESTING DEPTH OF CHAMFER - A test device includes a base rested on an object, an inserting member slidably mounted to the base and contacts a slanted surface of a chamfer of the object, and a test member slidably rested on the base. The base includes a positioning bar abutting a bottom end of the chamfer. A first cutout and a second cutout communicating with the first cutout and positioned in front of the first cutout are defined in a bottom surface of the testing member. A depth of the second cutout equals the tolerance of a standard depth of the chamfer. If a top surface of the inserting member can be received in the second cutout, the depth of the chamfer is qualified. If the top surface of the inserting member cannot be received in the second cutout, the depth of the chamfer is unqualified. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041247 | Grain Aeration System - An aeration system for aerating particulate materials disposed in a storage bin. A plurality of elongated hollow wall aerators is provided. Each wall aerator is disposed inside the storage bin having a substantially vertical orientation and is mounted adjacent to an inside surface of a wall of the storage bin. Each wall aerator has at least an opening for transmitting air from inside the wall aerator to the particulate materials. Each of a plurality of convection air inlets is connected to a bottom portion of a respective wall aerator. Each convection air inlet provides outside air to the respective wall aerator through a respective opening disposed in a bottom portion of the storage bin using natural convection. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041248 | WOOD DRYING - A process for removing water and solutes from the lumens of green wood, while leaving the cell walls throughout the wood uniformally fully swollen, comprises subjecting the green wood to supercritical carbon dioxide. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041249 | CONTROLLING METHOD FOR CLOTHES DRYER - A controlling method for a dryer is applied to a dryer, in which at least one of a heat pump system and a heater is selected as a heat source for heating air supplied in to a drum and a heat supply capacity of the heat pump system is more than that of the heater. The controlling method includes, when both the heat pump system and the heater are selected as the heat sources, turning the heat pump system on, turning the heater on after the heat pump system is normally turned on, turning the heater off to cool the drum and terminate drying after the drying is performed, and turning the heat pump system off after the heater is turned off. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041250 | CONTROLLED NUCLEATION DURING FREEZING STEP OF FREEZE DRYING CYCLE USING PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL ICE CRYSTALS DISTRIBUTION FROM CONDENSED FROST - A method of controlling and enhancing the nucleation of product in a freeze dryer, wherein the product is maintained at a predetermined temperature and pressure in a chamber of the freeze dryer, and a predetermined volume of condensed frost is created on an inner surface of a condenser chamber separate from the product chamber and connected thereto by a vapor port. The condenser chamber has a predetermined pressure that is greater than that of the product chamber. The opening of the vapor port into the product chamber creates gas turbulence that breaks down the condensed frost into ice crystals that rapidly enter the product chamber for even distribution therein to create uniform and rapid nucleation of the product in different areas of the product chamber. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041251 | INTRODUCED IN SOLIDS DRYING EQUIPMENT THROUGH AXIAL FLOW PROCESS - Solids drying equipment via an axial flow process can include a plenum, a product to dry distributor feeder, drying air distribution pipe, one or more upper diffusion modules(s), one or more drying chamber(s), lower air diffusion module, with four to sixteen discharge bases with a hollow pyramidal format, discharge hopper, with a sluice, with a drying air feeding pipe and with a vertical output air tube provided with air output extensions. Such equipment may obtain better productivity and may allow for uniform insufflation of a large volume of air in a reduced space, for example, in addition to allowing seeds temperature to be maintained in safe levels due to the greater height of the drying layer, and allowing a progressive rest of seeds which, during motion by gravity, go towards the drying air at the bottom of the chamber. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041252 | ALUMINUM CHIP DRYERS - In accordance with one aspect of an exemplary embodiment, a dryer for removing hydrocarbons and/or moisture from metal chips is provided. The dryer has a chamber including a top portion and a base portion. The top portion is comprised of a material having a higher emissivity than the material forming the base portion. A burner is provided which introduces heated gas into the top portion. A device for transporting the metal chips is provided in the base portion. The device receives the metal chips at an inlet and transporting the metal chips to an outlet. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041253 | Shoe Spring and Shock Absorbing System - Footwear with a powerful arch spring made with spring boards that can be utilized by the heel and ball of the foot areas during impact for efficient energy storage and return during walking, running and other forms of self-propelled locomotion. The spring boards can extend into the toe area of the footwear to create a toe spring with efficient energy storage and return. Embodiments of the present invention combine the spring boards which are excellent for storing and returning energy with a shock absorbing material which can also function as a secondary spring in order to achieve high efficiency energy returns while maintaining comfort and stability with the footwear. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041254 | Shoe accessory for friction reduction on carpet - A new shoe sole cover accessory for providing a way to reduce friction between feet and carpeted or rubber type surfaces for dance fitness. The inventive device includes a piece of smooth fabric material such as 210 denier coated nylon oxford fabric and two fastening bands such as elastic, affixed parallel to one another. One fastening band attaches to two corners of the fabric while the other fastening band attaches to the other two corners of the fabric, thus creating an attachable shoe sole cover accessory for friction reduction on carpet for dance fitness. The shoe sole cover accessory is then attached to the shoes by sliding the fastening bands over the top surface of the shoe, with the fabric sliding over the bottom surface of the shoe. When attached securely in this manner, the shoe sole cover accessory reduces friction between carpet or rubber type surface and feet. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041255 | FOOTWEAR, FOOTWEAR VAMP, FOOTWEAR VAMP FASTENING ELEMENT, FOOTWEAR-VAMP ASSEMBLY AND PROCESSES OF PRODUCTION AND/OR ASSEMBLY OF FOOTWEAR - A footwear, footwear vamp, footwear vamp fastening element, footwear-vamp assembly and processes for production and/or assembly of a footwear. A footwear ( | 2014-02-13 |
20140041256 | EXPANDABLE SHOE WITH SLIDING INSOLE - A shoe design is expandable along its lengthwise axis utilizing one or both of a sliding outsole configuration or a sliding insole configuration. In one embodiment, the shoe has a multipart upper and/or multipart outsole interconnected by an expandable section made of a stretchable material which surrounds a pair of insole members arranged in an overlapping manner but allowed to move freely relative to one another as the expandable section expands or contracts. In one embodiment, the outsole of the shoe is slidably received within the heel of the shoe so as to allow for lengthwise expansion of the outsole as the upper portion of the shoe expands. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041257 | SHOE MAKEOVER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A changeable shoe can convert between various functions depending on the user's style or activity needs. The shoe can include a removable sole or heel that can change the shoe from a walking shoe to a cleated shoe for a particular activity, for example. The shoe can include a removable heel where a user can adjust between higher or lower length heels. The shoe can also include covers that can change the exterior of the shoe from, for example, a standard shoe, to a boot, to a laced up boot, and the like. The removable sole and/or heel can attach to the shoe base in various manners, such as with a hook and loop fastener, or with a locking pin and/or tab, or the like. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041258 | SNOWSHOE WITH INTEGRATED ARTICULATING LINK - A snowshoe with an integrated articulating link wherein said surface support structure and said foot connector plate are connected by a multi-axial articulating link. The surface support structure, said foot connector plate and said articulating link constitute a structural unit, a mono-construction. The multi-axial tilt motion in said articulating link is achieved by extension and compression in the material structure. The extension and compression in the material structure is controlled by one or more corrugations in the arms. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041259 | BICYCLE SHOE - A bicycle shoe includes a sole, a shoe upper portion, and a fixing strap. The shoe upper portion is coupled to the sole to form a foot receiving space. The shoe upper portion includes first and second attachment sections. The fixing strap has a proximal end attached to a part of the shoe upper portion. The fixing strap includes third and fourth attachment sections. The shoe upper portion and the fixing strap selectively maintain one of a first state in which the third attachment section of the fixing strap is releasably attached to the first attachment section of the shoe upper portion and a second state in which the fourth attachment section of the fixing strap is releasably attached to the second attachment section of the shoe upper portion. The foot receiving space is larger in the second state than in the first state. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041260 | BOOT WITH SLEEVE TO ACCOMODATE INTERCHANGEABLE DECORATIVE INDICIA - A boot which is outfitted with a uniquely configured sleeve adapted to accommodate interchangeable decorative indicia. The sleeve may be removably attached to the boot, and configured to slidably advanceable over and maintainable in a prescribed location on the boot, and selectively removable therefrom for attachment to any one of a multiplicity of different boots. Alternatively, the sleeve may be permanently attached to the boot. The sleeve, whether permanently attached to the boot or removably positioned thereon, fully or partially defines one or more pockets adapted to accommodate and facilitate the display of decorative indicia positioned therein. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041261 | Flexible Sole for Footwear - An injection moulded sole ( | 2014-02-13 |
20140041262 | DEVICE FOR EXTRACTING SOLID MATERIAL ON THE BED OF A BODY OF WATER, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - The device of the disclosure comprises an assembly ( | 2014-02-13 |
20140041263 | TILE PLOW - A tile plow disclosed herein includes a horizontal beam, a shoe extending downwardly from the beam, a front portion including a first pair of hydraulic cylinders each pivotally coupled to a first portion of the beam, a rear portion including a second pair of hydraulic cylinders each pivotally coupled to a second portion of the beam, a leading sensor adjacent the front portion that receives a signal from a position control system and controls operation of the first pair of hydraulic cylinders to position the front portion to an intended grade path, and a trailing sensor adjacent the rear portion that controls operation of the second pair of hydraulic cylinders to position the rear portion to follow the intended grade path. The shoe may have a cutting edge that is curved from a leading edge to a trailing edge thereof. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041264 | Greeting card incorporating electronics device pocket - Greeting card with an electronic screen incorporated in any way into or onto the material, are described herein having a durable body composed of heavy gauge vinyl, leather, rubber, wood, foam, cloth, or any material capable of withstanding frequent use. The incorporated screen in the durable body may be located in the front, back, or inside of the card, depending upon the size and style of the electronic device and/or the style or type of greeting message. The greeting card may include panels, holes, or open areas which may be located throughout various locations on the durable greeting card body to provide access to any number of ports, buttons, screens, keypads, switches, or a combination thereof. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041265 | Leash Sleeve - The Leash Sleeve is an invention that will provide a way for a dog owner to communicate with other people. The Leash Sleeve is screen printed with whatever saying the owner would like to communicate and then it is sewn into a sleeve that slips onto all standard sized leashes. Some common sayings for the Leash Sleeve are “Adopt Me”, “Therapy Dog”, “Ask to Pet”. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041266 | TEXTILE COVERING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A textile cover includes a first face made of fabric and a second face made of fabric. The first and second faces are coupled together to form a cover, which is structured and arranged to cover an advertising board. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041267 | MULTI-PURPOSE REVERSIBLE TARGET, STAND, AND DISPLAY - A multi-purpose reversible target includes a target body having a first side and a second side, a plurality of target areas printed on the first side of the target body, and a plurality of tabs integral with the target body and on the second side of the target body. A stand includes an elongated body having a top end and an opposite bottom end, the bottom end configured for insertion into ground and at least one holder comprising a first loop and a second operatively connected to the first loop to thereby allow for friction fit of an edge of signage between the first loop and the second loop. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041268 | SIGN GUARD - A sign guard for protecting pedestrians and pets from sharp edges of a sign is disclosed. The sign guard may have a recess within which the sign is received. The recess may be sufficiently deep to cover the sharp edges of the sign to mitigate injury to pedestrians and pets. The sign guard may have a through hole for lightening the weight of the sign guard as well as relieving stress to prevent warpage during certain manufacturing techniques. Additionally, the sign guard may have two (2) mounting pads which protrude inwardly into the through hole for mounting the sign and sign guard to a post. Holes may be drilled or preformed in the mounting pads that line up to the mounting holes of the sign. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041269 | SIGN GUARD - A sign guard for protecting pedestrians and pets from sharp edges of a sign is disclosed. The sign guard may have a recess within which the sign is received. The recess may be sufficiently deep to cover the sharp edges of the sign to mitigate injury to pedestrians and pets. The sign guard may have a through hole for lightening the weight of the sign guard as well as relieving stress to prevent warpage during certain manufacturing techniques. Additionally, the sign guard may have two (2) mounting pads which protrude inwardly into the through hole for mounting the sign and sign guard to a post. Holes may be drilled or preformed in the mounting pads that line up to the mounting holes of the sign. Alternatively, the sign may be mounted to the sign guard and post by way of a retaining clip. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041270 | IMAGE TO PAINTING - The present invention provides for a textured overlay, which allows an image to appear as an oil painting. The overlay includes, a transparent film having a non-adhesive surface, and an adhesive surface, and a texturized translucent polymer composition, wherein, the non-adhesive surface of the film contacts the polymer composition. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041271 | Recoil Reducing Buffer and Stock Adaptor for Firearms - A recoil reducing buffer and stock adaptor having a front portion adapted to fit into and connectively engage with the backplate of an H&K-style rifle and a rear portion comprising an aperture adapted to accept and connectively engage with an AR-15/M16 buffer tube. The adaptor attaches to an H&K-style rifle between the action or receiver and the buttstock and allows the rifle to accept and function with a larger and/or stronger H&K-style rifle buffer than its original factory-installed buffer. The adaptor reduces the recoil of an H&K-style rifle by allowing the rifle to function with a larger and/or stronger H&K-style recoil buffer than its original factory-installed buffer. The adaptor also makes substantially all existing H&K-style rifles compatible with substantially all current and existing H&K-style rifle stocks and AR-style rifle stocks and stock accessories. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041272 | BOLT ASSEMBLIES FOR A FIREARM - Disclosed is a bolt assembly that may include several lands that extend along the forward end of the bolt assembly that occupy only about 1 percent to about 12 percent of the surface area of the forward end. Also disclosed is a bolt carrier that defines a cam path that includes an increased unlock dwell time of approximately twice the unlock dwell time provided by a cam path shaped like a standard M-16 cam path. Also disclosed is a bolt carrier that includes a protrusion at a forward end of the bolt carrier with a bore that extends through the protrusion and the bolt carrier at a substantially constant bore diameter, where the protrusion is sized to be received in the barrel extension extends approximately one hundred thousandths of an inch from the end of the bolt carrier. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041273 | FIREARM WITH KEYHOLE-SHAPED MOUNTING POINTS - A firearm with keyhole-shaped rail mounting points has a forend element having an exterior surface and interior surface. The forend element defines a plurality of rail mounting apertures extending from the interior surface to the exterior surface. Each of the apertures has a first portion with a first diameter to closely receive a fastener head of a first diameter. Each of the apertures has a second portion with a second width less than the first diameter size to receive a shank portion of a fastener. There may be a recess on the interior surface size to receive the fastener head, the recess positioned at the second portion. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041274 | WEAPON BARREL - A weapon barrel of an automatic firearm contains a muzzle that is set into flexural oscillations by firing, with a damping device for damping the flexural oscillations by frictional processes between a radially projecting friction ring disposed on the muzzle and at least one friction element loaded by of a spring element. Wherein at least one friction element loaded by a separate spring element acts on both sides of the friction ring respectively and is supported so as to be axially movable relative to the muzzle. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041275 | One Hand Pistol Management System Magazine Speed Changer - The embodiment of this device is a magazine carrier for semiautomatic pistols that provides the means for carrying multiple spare magazines, the means to load the magazines, change magazines in the pistol, operate the slide, clear a stoppage i.e. stove pipe/jam, and remove a barrel obstruction. All of these operations may be accomplished with the use of one hand only and is designed for use with either hand. This device has a removable weather resistant cover for environmental and physical protection of the magazines and for discrete carry by the individual. The device is typically worn on the body at the waistline on the right or left side, secured by the use of a belt or other strap using integral belt loops or belt clips or other method. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041276 | FIREARM ACCESSORY SYSTEM - A firearm accessory system can include a housing designed to be attached to a firearm such that the housing is disposed underneath a barrel of the firearm. The housing can include a plurality of cavities formed therein, each of the cavities being configured to enclose and power a plug-and-play lighting or targeting accessory for use with the firearm. The housing can be configured to power all of the accessories received within the plurality of cavities from a single power source. In some embodiments, the housing can include a plurality of accessory compartments formed therein to receive and retain one or more accessories for use with the firearm. Each accessory compartment can be configured to provide an electrical connection between an accessory received in the compartment and a source of power and operatively position the associated accessory with respect to the housing. Firearms incorporating a firearm accessory system are also described. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041277 | ADVANCED ILLUMINATED RETICLE - A reticle design is disclosed for use in the first focal plane, which can be used both for close range and long range shooting. A phosphor luminescent material or other type of visible reflecting material is used with a diffraction pattern to enhance the brightness or visibility of all or a portion of the reticle, and may be used alone or in connection with other ways of illuminating the reticle. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041278 | Jackrabbit Quick Attach II - Day/Night Rifle Scope Night Vision Adapter - An accessory that is fitted to a Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD) rendering the user with the ability to attach said MNVD to a standard telescopic firearm sighting device. The particular invention is completely universal in that it allows users to attach the MNVD to any telescopic sighting device with a rear objective no smaller than 1.5 inches nor larger than 2.0 inches in diameter. The design of the apparatus allows it to function effectively on all firearm actions including automatics, bolt actions, lever actions, break-opens, and drop-blocks. This apparatus when fitted to a MNVD allows the user to use the MNVD as a monocular for spotting targets of interest. Once targets of interest are identified, this particular invention allows the user to quickly attach said MNVD to the telescopic sighting device for engagement and executing the shot with precision. The attachment/detachment process takes less than 3 seconds to effectuate. A primary advantage of this invention allows the user to continue using their daylight telescopic sighting device during daylight hours without having to re-zero their firearm. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041279 | Fish Hook With Harpoon Member - A fish hook including a hook member for engaging a fish and a harpoon member for engaging a bait, the hook member including a shank, a bend and a point, and the harpoon member including a shank and a barb. The hook shank and harpoon shank may be affixed together or formed from a common wire, and include a common eye for attaching a fishing line. The harpoon shank may parallel the hook shank, may be off-set or bent, and may include multiple barbs. The harpoon member is inserted into a bait in a first direction, thereby retaining the bait on the harpoon member while the fish hook is aimed in a second direction. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041280 | BUOYANT FISHING DEVICE - A buoyant fishing device comprising a substantially hollow container body, a rigging ring operably connected to the body, and an illumination device disposed within said body. The body may include a neck portion. The rigging ring includes a band having a first end and a second end defining a length wherein the band is configured to extend around the container circumferentially and in one embodiment, a securing mechanism is used to fix first end with respect to second end. In another embodiment rigging ring is welded or fused together during manufacture. The illumination device illuminates the body of the buoyant fishing device and may be a glow stick or a light in electronic communication with a battery. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041281 | MULTI-LAYERED GRIP AND METHOD OF MAKING A SLEEVE FOR A GRIP - Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles. The grip preferably includes an ethylene vinyl acetate sleeve member and a gripping member having an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer of the gripping member is preferably ethylene vinyl acetate and is preferably bonded or adhered to the sleeve member. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041282 | Outrigger line lock positioning device - Disclosed is a line positioning device for use with fishing vessel outriggers. The positioning device employs a housing having a pulley, a resilient bushing positioned next to the pulley, and a lever arm that is strategically positioned to engage a halyard line against the resilient bushing. A halyard line placed through the device is partially wrapped around the pulley where the line can freely move. Locking of the line requires the partial rotation of the lever arm which includes a tip end that presses the line against the resilient bushing. The lever arm includes a detent for engagement of a biased ball for use in holding the lever arm in either a locked or unlocked position. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041283 | Fishing Lure Apparatus and Method - A custom fishing lure and a method for making a custom fishing lure. The fishing lure generally comprises one or more beads threaded on an elastic band. The elastic band secures the bead to a fishing line and, in an embodiment, secures hackle and other components to the fishing lure. The method of the invention generally comprises stretching an elastic band, threading the stretched elastic band and a length of fishing line through the aperture of a bead, and then releasing the tension on the elastic band. In an additional embodiment, the method includes the additional steps of securing the ends of the elastic band so as to hold the elastic band in a stretched condition, threading hackle or other components partially through the bead aperture, and then releasing the ends of the elastic band to secure the hackle or other component on the fishing lure. This method allows the angler to quickly and easily create an unlimited variety of lures to imitate insects, fish, crustaceans, and bugs for all fishing environments. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041284 | Device and Method for Pest Control - This disclosure provides a device and a method to eradicate pests, specifically bed bugs by applying heat. The device includes a bag having an inner surface made of thermoreflective material. Preferably the walls and the bottom of the bag are double layered and at least one heater is inserted in between the double layers. The infested clothing is inserted into the bag and after closing the bag the heater is turned on for a short period of time to increase the temperature to 150-220 F. Once the temperature has been reached the heater is turned off and a minimum temperature of 150 F is maintained in the bag. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041285 | PEST CONTROL MATERIALS - An open mesh insect control material is described which includes an insect contact surface, an internal surface, apertures communicating both surfaces and a plurality of filamentous projections protruding from the insect contact surface the projections at least partly occlude the apertures. The structure is suitable for use in pest control especially as a mosquito net. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041286 | METHOD OF FORMULATING A FUEL COMPOSITION FOR USE IN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES - A blendstock for forming a fuel composition for use in internal-combustion engines, includes a polar fluid component, a microblender component, and a neutralizer component. The neutralizer component is present in an amount effective to substantially neutralize the microblender component to allow for the microblender component to substantially spontaneously blend with the polar fluid component. The polar fluid component may include a water component and an alcohol component, and the neutralizer component may include an ammonia component. The blendstock may be added to a hydrocarbon fuel, such as diesel fuel, to form the fuel composition. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041287 | HIGHLY FLUORESCENT MARKERS FOR FLUIDS OR ARTICLES - The present invention provides highly fluorescent markers, made from a reactive polymer and an isocyanate, that fluoresce in the ultraviolet or near infrared region without being visible to the human eye at low concentrations in the fluid or article being marked. The molecular weight and fluorescence emission wavelength of these highly fluorescent marker compounds can be adjusted to provide a multitude of markers with unique fluorescence signatures. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041288 | REAL TIME IN-LINE WATER-IN-FUEL EMULSION APPARATUS, PROCESS AND SYSTEM - A water-in-fuel emulsion system comprises a reactor device, a fuel intake connected to said reactor device, a water intake connected to said reactor device, a pump connected to said reactor device, and a circulating emulsion reprocessing inline loop connected to said pump and feeding a load as needed in real time, wherein said reactor device comprises a non-vibrating anvil shaped to create cavitation sufficient to emulsify water-in-fuel from said water intake and said fuel intake. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041289 | ALL PURPOSE GROUND COVER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An all purpose ground cover is presented for use in a landscape, walk or pathway, driveway or roadway, or other application. The ground cover includes a plurality of particles of stone, gravel or aggregate material, mulch or wood chips, or other natural and/or artificial materials and combinations thereof, mixed with an adhesive or bonding agent to form a coated material that can be easily installed within a portion of an area of application. For example, the coated material, which is moist and pliable before curing, may be shoveled and then raked level in a desired position within the landscape, walk or pathway, driveway or roadway application. Once the adhesive agent cures and hardens the coated material including the plurality of particles is substantially fastened and held together to provide the ground cover. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041290 | Accelerated aging mini chamber for global seed vigor test - A Mini Chamber is of the type constituted by a plastic container with a top closure lid, inside which a reticulated mesh basket is housed, extended in a horizontal plane, on which the seeds are arranged, which is removably mounted on an intermediate height above the volume of water contained in the bottom of said container. The novelty lies the plastic container is a cylindrical body of vertical axis and circumferential section, with an open top base on which a dome shaped top closure lid is placed. The invention considers the plastic container may be slightly conical, tapering towards its lower base. Preferably, both the top closure lid and the container itself are made of a transparent plastic material such as polycarbonate or polypropylene. | 2014-02-13 |
20140041291 | GROWTH CONTAINER - The invention relates to a growth container ( | 2014-02-13 |
20140041292 | VINE TRELLISING COMBINED SHADE AND BIRD CONTROL SYSTEM - A vine support system includes a multiple vine stakes, each vine stake adjacent and supporting a vine trunk. A plurality of shade hotels are removably mounted to the vine stakes, each shade hotel incorporating a securing bail. A shade element is removably supported by each shade hotel and restrained by the securing bail. | 2014-02-13 |