08th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100044313 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE REMOVAL OF PARTIALLY PROTEIN BOUND SUBSTANCES - A method and a device to increase the efficiency of dialysis for the removal from blood of substances that are more or less tightly bound to carriers such as albumin. According to the invention this is accomplished by a simultaneous significant increase of the flow rate of the dialysis fluid and of the area of the membrane that separates the blood from the dialysis fluid, compared to conventional dialysis. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044314 | POLYARYLETHER COMPOSITIONS BEARING ZWITTERION FUNCTIONALITIES - A method for making a polysulfone having zwitterionic functionality comprising reacting a piperazine amine functionalized polysulfone with sultone is described as are blends with other polymers. Membranes containing polysulfones having zwitterionic functionality are also provided. Membranes thus formed are used in hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and water purification. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044315 | PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL SYSTEM AND PROCESS - A phosphorus removal system is operable to remove phosphorus from an influent. The system includes a first section receiving the influent and discharging a first flow. A first coagulant inlet is positioned upstream of the first section and is in fluid communication with the influent to introduce a first coagulant selected to precipitate phosphorus. A second section receives the first flow and discharges a second flow, and a third section receives the second flow and discharges an effluent. A second coagulant inlet is positioned downstream of the first section and upstream of the third section to introduce a second coagulant selected to precipitate phosphorus. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044316 | COMPOSITE MATERIALS COMPRISING SUPPORTED POROUS GELS - This invention relates to a composite material that comprises a support member that has a plurality of pores extending through the support member and, located in the pores of the support member, and filling the pores of the support member, a macroporous cross-linked gel. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the composite material described above, and to its use. The composite material is suitable, for example, for separation of substances, for example by filtration or adsorption, including chromatography, for use as a support in synthesis or for use as a support for cell growth. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044317 | WATER PURIFICATION DEVICE FOR ARSENIC REMOVAL - Arsenic is removed from water and other aqueous feeds by (1) treating the feed with a compound containing cerium in the +4 oxidation state, preferably cerium dioxide, to oxidize arsenic in the +3 oxidation state to arsenic in the +5 oxidation state and (2) removing the arsenic in the +5 oxidation state from the aqueous phase, normally by contacting the treated feed with alumina or other precipitating agent containing cations in the +3 oxidation state. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044318 | Nitrification And Denitrification Of Digested Biosolids - Processes and apparatus are provided for the nitrification and denitrification of digested biosolids. The rate of nitrification/denitrification is controlled by sensing the amount of oxygen or another parameter in the digested biosolids and adjusting the amount of oxygen supplied to the biosolids, such as through automated adjustment of an aeration device. To promote nitrification, the amount of oxygen available in the digested biosolids is increased. To promote denitrification, the amount of oxygen available in the digested biosolids is decreased. The processes and apparatus are well suited for reducing the concentration of ammonium in biosolids or off-gas resulting from aerobic thermophilic digestion of wastewater sludges. The processes and apparatus are well suited for reducing the dosage of chemicals required for dewatering operations of biosolids. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044319 | CONTROLLER FOR UV LIGHT PURIFICATION SYSTEM - A controller for an ultraviolet (UV) purification system having UV lamps includes a sensor in communication with a given UV lamp as well as a processor in communication the sensor. The sensor provides the UV light intensity rate of the UV lamp (sensed rate) and transmits this information to the processor which compares the sensed rate with a memory stored desired UV light intensity rate (desired rate). An indicator in communication with the processor indicates when the UV lamp is producing a UV light intensity below the desired rate. Current is provided to the UV lamp by a ballast. The processor includes a memory stored predetermined UV light intensity rate (predetermined rate) that is greater than the desired rate. When the sensed rate is lesser than the predetermined rate, the current provided by the ballast is increased such that the UV lamp produces a UV light intensity at least equal to the predetermined rate. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044320 | CHEMICAL REACTORS - A system includes a first source including a first reactant; a second source including a second reactant capable of reacting with the first reactant to form a first product; and a reactor. The reactor includes a first element having a wall connecting a first point and a second point, the wall extending more than 180° around the first point; and a second element movably engaged with the first element to define a reconfigurable reaction chamber capable of being in fluid communication with the first and second reactants. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044321 | MICROPOROUS FILTER WITH A LOW ELUTION ANTIMICROBAL SOURCE - A method for filtration of fluid, primarily liquid, with fluid filtration device haying a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a fluid path between the inlet and the outlet through a microporous filter with a pore size adapted for filtering bacteria or bacteria and virus by mechanical particle size separation. The filtration device comprises further an antimicrobial source adding antimicrobial substance to the fluid in the fluid path between the fluid inlet and the inlet surface of the microporous filter. The fluid filtration device is provided with a design flow through the device, the design flow assuring a proper filtration of the fluid flowing through the device with a cleaned fluid at the flow outlet. The antimicrobial source, for example a halogen source, is configured to release the antimicrobial substance at a low elution rate that is not high enough for killing substantially all the microbes in the fluid during the time it takes the fluid to flow through the device at the design flow, but which is high enough for prevention of a biofilm in the long term. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044322 | AERATION UNIT, AERATION APPARATUS EQUIPPED THEREWITH AND METHOD OF AERATION - An aeration unit, an aeration apparatus and a method of aeration are provided that can quickly realize water quality with gas dissolution balance appropriate for living creatures in water, and that can be utilized for treating polluted water at sewage treatment facilities and used in a gas-liquid contact step at chemical plants or others. A multiple stage aeration apparatus | 2010-02-25 |
20100044323 | SEPARATION MEDIA SLURRY TANK - A tank adapted to be used for suspending separation media slurry before transferring the separation media slurry to a column or a container comprises:
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20100044324 | SPEAKER SHELF - Disclosed Is an apparatus for supporting an object such as a speaker above a video display having substantially parallel front and rear planar surfaces. The apparatus comprises a top platform having at least one front lip adapted to engage the front planar surface of the video display and at least one adjustable rear gripping device suspended from the top platform adapted to selectively engage the rear planar surface of the video display. The at least one front lip and at least one rear gripping device cooperate to clamp the video display therebetween. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044325 | Merchandise Display System - A display cradle for storing and dispensing containers such as beverage cans and bottles. Containers are loaded from the rear of the display cradle onto shelves sloping downward from the back of the display cradle to the front of the display cradle. The bottom shelf of the display cradle includes an exit port at the front of the assembly, allowing containers to be removed from the display cradle. The display cradle includes an exit channel between a front wall and the front end of the shelves where the containers from each shelf drop through towards the exit port. A gate at the front end of each shelf pivots under the weight of the containers, allowing the front-most container on each shelf to enter the exit channel while preventing subsequent containers from entering the exit channel. When the containers have exited the exit channel, the biased gate tilts back allowing the next container on each shelf to repeat the sequence. The biased gates on each shelf may operate in unison with each other. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044326 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING AND SELLING PRODUCTS - A method and apparatus for displaying and selling products from different product segments within a planogram for products of only one product segment. A product display interrupter is provided in a product display of products from a single product segment to interrupt the display to draw the consumer's attention to another product not of that product segment. The product display interrupter may be in the form of a stand-alone display structure. Preferably, the products to be displayed are framed by and within the product display interrupter. Indicia, such as information on how the products are to be used in conjunction with one another, may be provided on the product display interrupter. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044327 | Support for a set of tools - This support ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044328 | Over Wire Hook Latching Bin or Tray - A plastic molded bin that may universally mount to either of cross wires or cross bars in a retail merchandising environment as shown. The bin includes a receptacle and has hooks and retainers projecting from the back wall of the receptacle to provide for the universal mount structure. Partition walls with a mounting structure can be used to divide the merchandise holding chamber into different merchandising compartments. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044329 | FORKABLE BASE STAND - A base stand for transporting a metal storage bin having a main body with a top wall, first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall and a fourth side wall; a first bracket mounted to the first side wall; a second bracket mounted to the second side wall; wherein the third side wall has a first opening and a second opening for receiving associated forks of an associated forklift. A metal storage bin is supported on the top wall of the base stand, and the first and second brackets extend along side walls of the metal bin to provide lateral support to the bin. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044331 | HOISTING CRANE WITH ANNULAR BEARING STRUCTURE - This invention relates to a hoisting crane comprising a column, a jib and a jib connection member which is disposed on the column and to which the jib is connected pivotably. The crane further comprises an annular bearing structure extending around the column guiding and carrying the jib connection member rotatable about the column. The annular bearing structure comprises one or more column bearing parts connected to the column, comprising column bearing surfaces associated with the vertical column and one or more jib bearing parts connected to the jib connection member, comprising jib bearing surfaces associated with the jib connection member. A first column bearing surface is oriented substantially vertically and is arranged in a radial direction more inwards than a first jib bearing surface arranged opposite the first column bearing surfaces, to support radially inwards directed horizontal loads from the jib connection member to the column. A second column bearing surface is oriented substantially horizontally and is arranged below a second jib bearing surface arranged opposite the second column bearing surfaces to support downwardly directed vertical loads from the jib connection member to the column. According to a first aspect of the invention, a third column bearing surface is oriented substantially vertically and is arranged in a radial direction more outwards than a third jib bearing surface arranged opposite the third column bearing surface. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044332 | MONITORING CRANE COMPONENT OVERSTRESS - In a method for monitoring overstress conditions experienced by a crane component, a wireless signal is received. The wireless signal is indicative of an overstress condition experienced by a crane of which the crane component constitutes an assembled portion. In response to receiving the wireless signal, a record of the overstress condition is stored in a storage module mechanically coupled with the crane component. Information from the record is provided via a wireless communication to facilitate monitoring of occurrence of overstress conditions experienced by the crane component. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044333 | CONTACTLESS DATA COMMUNICATIONS COUPLING - The exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a high-speed contactless data coupling that is adaptable to use with mechanical rail car couplers. The exemplary embodiments utilize a primarily magnetic field coupling to communicate either baseband data or RF signals through a pair of signal coupling units that do not need to contact either other, which can be easily housed in two heads attached to each of two mechanical rail car couplers. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044334 | GLASS INSERT INFANT NURSING DEVICE - An infant nursing device is disclosed comprising a glass fluid-containing inner vessel disposed within a plastic outer protective shell. The inner vessel contacts the outer protective shell at the neck of the device, and at the midsection and bottom of the shell. The two containers come together and are removably attached with a nipple and gasket mechanism. The gasket holds the nipple to the inner vessel and the inner vessel to the outer protective shell. When not in use, the inner vessel can be filled with fluid, and a primary cap disposed on the inner vessel to seal the contents. To use the device, the inner vessel is disposed in the outer protective shell, the nipple and gasket are attached, sealing the nipple to the inner vessel and holding fast the outer protective shell, and a secondary cap disposed over the nipple. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044335 | DRINKS PACKAGING - The invention relates to a drinking vessel for a drinks packaging product wherein the drinking vessel comprises at least two parts. The two parts include a main vessel part and a part adapted to seal a bottle or similar container. The part adapted to seal the bottle includes a threaded portion and a seal. The threaded portion can comprise part of a base, or it can be a threaded sleeve or cap configured to engage with the base. The drinking vessel is sized and shaped to fit at least partially over the bottle and to provide a vessel from which the contents of the bottle can be consumed. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044336 | Anti-counterfeiting Bottle Cap - This invention is related to an anti-counterfeiting bottle cap that includes an outer cap made up of an upper outer cap and a lower outer cap connected by a breaking ring and an inner cap. The said inner cap at the end of which a protuberant identifying ring is set and the upper outer cap are fastened with each other. The breaking ring lies above the identifying ring which inserts in the sunk head on top of the lower outer cap. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044337 | CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION - Provided is a container | 2010-02-25 |
20100044338 | Dispensing Caps for Beverage Containers - A drinking cap includes a first tubular portion ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044339 | MULTIPURPOSE PLASTIC BOTTLE MADE IN ONE PIECE - The present invention refers to a multipurpose plastic bottle made in one reusable piece which is provided with the means for conversion to objects which may be kept by the user. It comprises an upper belt and a lower belt formed by pairs of circular rings connected round the whole profile of the bottle with the connection of both pairs of rings defined by a cutting guide for separating the bottle in an upper section, a mid section and a lower section. The multipurpose plastic bottle which is the object of the invention belongs to the technical sector of plastics, specifically to the plastic industry relating to manufacture of bottles designed to hold liquids for mass distribution and consumption. The products to be bottled are soft drinks, sodas, drinking water, cooking oils and domestic cleaning products. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044340 | METHOD OF FABRICATING MAGNETIC DEVICE - A magnetic device is fabricated by etching a magnetic film in an atmosphere of plasma using a non-organic film as a mask. An atmosphere of plasma is generated by using at least one kind of gasifying compound selected from a gasifying compound group consisting of ethers, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, esters and diones; and by using a non-organic material mask, etching a magnetic film or diamagnetic film which includes at least one kind of metal selected from a metal group consisting of VIII group, IX group and X group elements in a periodic table. As a gas in the atmosphere of plasma, at least one kind of gas selected from a gas group consisting of oxygen, ozone, nitrogen, H | 2010-02-25 |
20100044341 | METHOD OF SURFACE TREATMENT FOR ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM ALLOY - A workpiece to be treated including aluminum or an aluminum alloy on at least a surface thereof is subjected to surface treatment by a method including the steps of immersing in an acidic or alkaline aluminum oxide film-removing solution containing a salt or oxide of a metal capable of substitution with aluminum and forming a substituted metal layer of the metal which is capable of substitution with aluminum and is contained in the removing solution on a surface of the aluminum or aluminum alloy while removing an aluminum oxide film on said aluminum or aluminum alloy surface, forming a substituted zinc film by zinc substitution treatment without removal of the substituted metal layer, removing the substituted metal layer along with the substituted zinc film by means of a liquid having an oxidizing behavior, and subjecting again to zinc substitution treatment to form a substituted zinc film. A plated layer is formed on the aluminum or aluminum alloy on which the substituted zinc film has been formed to obtain good adhesion between the aluminum or aluminum alloy surface and the plated layer. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044342 | METHOD FOR CONTINUAL PREPARATION OF POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON USING A FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR - There is provided a method for continual preparation of granular polycrystalline silicon using a fluidized bed reactor, enabling a stable, long-term operation of the reactor by effective removal of silicon deposit accumulated on the inner wall of the reactor tube. The method comprises (i) a silicon particle preparation step, wherein silicon deposition occurs on the surface of the silicon particles, while silicon deposit is accumulated on the inner wall of the reactor tube encompassing the reaction zone; (ii) a silicon particle partial discharging step, wherein a part of the silicon particles remaining inside the reactor tube is discharged out of the fluidized bed reactor so that the height of the bed of the silicon particles does not exceed the height of the reaction gas outlet; and (iii) a silicon deposit removal step, wherein the silicon deposit is removed by supplying an etching gas into the reaction zone. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044343 | SUBSTRATE TREATMENT APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE TREATMENT METHOD - A substrate treatment apparatus for treating a substrate on which a plurality of patterns are formed adjacently, has a first chamber which has resistance to a chemical and cleans the substrate with the chemical; a second chamber which is disposed above or below the first chamber, has higher pressure resistance than the first chamber, and supercritically dries the substrate; and a gate unit which is provided between the first and second chambers and can be opened/closed. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044344 | Silicon Nanoparticle Formation From Silicon Powder and Hexacholorplatinic Acid - A silicon nanoparticle formation method that can rapidly produce substantial quantities of silicon nanoparticles, which are readily recoverable for subsequent uses. Methods of the invention treat silicon powder in hexachloroplatinic acid. The treated silicon powder is then etched with an etching solution of HF/H | 2010-02-25 |
20100044345 | CONTACT ELEMENT - An electric contact element for an arcing contact including a contact body arranged to be applied against a contact element. The contact body includes a M | 2010-02-25 |
20100044346 | HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCH WITH COOLING - An exemplary encapsulated high-voltage switch is disclosed which contains a heat-generating current conductor, a metal encapsulation surrounding the current conductor, and a cooling element. A cooler of the cooling element is fixed on a part of the encapsulation that is embodied as a mounting plate, and has cooling ribs arranged outside the encapsulation. In a section of the cooler that is embodied as a cooling block, at least a portion of the cooling ribs is arranged parallel to the mounting plate and is held on a heat distributor fixed to the mounting plate in such a way that on both sides of the heat distributor in each case one of two groups of cooling channels arises, in which the cooling channels are in each case arranged in the manner of a sandwich. The cooling channels can, for example, be oriented in a manner inclined relative to a horizontal axis of the switch. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044347 | ALUMINUM WELDING OF AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENTS - A porosity free weld is formed at the surface of an aluminum object. The object is enclosed in a welding box that is sealed and purged with an inert gas, and preheated to at least 100° C. Welding of one pass of the weld using a gas-tungsten arc welding method with AC current and shielding gas mixture of argon and helium is followed by removal of the top portion of the bead. The process of preheating, formation of a weld bead and top portion removal are repeated to achieve the desired weld thickness or build-up. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044348 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING AN INSULATION MATERIAL TO A SURFACE AND TESTING THEREOF - A method and apparatus for installing an insulation material to a surface by inserting a nozzle and a neck of a welding gun through a channel in an insulation material, positioning the insulation material on the surface to be insulated using the welding gun, firmly pushing the welding gun into the channel of the insulation material until the nozzle of the welding gun, an anchor embedded in the insulation material and the surface are in contact, welding the anchor of the insulation material to the surface with the welding gun, and removing the nozzle and the neck of the welding gun from the channel in the insulation material. A method and apparatus for testing the integrity of a weld between an anchored insulation material, a surface and a nozzle of a welding gun. A special tool for testing the integrity of the weld between the anchored insulation material and a surface. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044349 | METHOD OF WELDING ALUMINUM SHEETS - Disclosed herein is a method of welding aluminum sheets, including: supplying aluminum sheets overlapping each other between an upper electrode and a lower electrode; supplying thin metal sheets plated on both sides thereof with nickel (Ni) between the upper electrode and an upper aluminum sheet and between the lower electrode and a lower aluminum sheet, respectively; and supplying power to the upper and lower electrodes and then welding the aluminum sheets. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044350 | Production Installation and Method for Joining Parts - The invention discloses a method and a production installation for producing a sub-assembly consisting of a plurality of parts joined together, in which the first part ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044351 | Connection Between a Plasma Torch Wearing Part and a Plasma Torch Wearing Part Holder, Plasma Torch Wearing Part and Plasma Torch Wearing Part Holder - Connection between a plasma torch wearing part and a plasma torch wearing part holder, plasma torch wearing part and plasma torch wearing part holder. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044352 | APPARATUS FOR UNIFORMLY GENERATING ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PLASMA - An atmospheric pressure plasma generation apparatus is provided for generating plasma at the atmospheric pressure with stable voltage supply. A plasma generation apparatus of the preset invention includes a first conductor arranged to face a workpiece and having a power plate through power is applied; a second conductor arranged oppositely to a surface facing the workpiece along the first conductor for define a discharge space; and a gas supply unit having a gas supply passage for guiding gas to the discharge space and supporting the first and second conductors. The atmospheric plasma generation apparatus of the present invention is advantageous since the plasma can be uniformly generated in stable manner at an atmospheric pressure on the basis of a stable voltage supply. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044353 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LASER PROCESSING - The invention relates to laser cutting, using multiple laser beams directed to a processing region. At least one first laser beam ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044354 | DEVICES FOR TREATING FILM MATERIAL, FOR INSTANCE FOR MANUFACTURING SANITARY PRODUCTS - A device for cutting, using laser beams (B | 2010-02-25 |
20100044355 | LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS - A laser processing apparatus having a holding unit for holding a workpiece to be processed and a processing unit for applying a laser beam to the workpiece held by the holding unit. The processing unit includes an oscillator for oscillating the laser beam, a focusing lens for focusing the laser beam oscillated by the oscillator toward the workpiece, and a focal position adjusting mechanism for adjusting the focal position of the laser beam focused by the focusing lens. The focal position adjusting mechanism includes a movable unit having a permanent magnet and supporting the focusing lens, a fixed portion having a coil for moving the movable unit in a direction perpendicular to the workpiece and a gas bearing for supporting the movable unit by using a gas, and a supporting member for supporting the movable unit from the under side by using a magnetic repulsive action. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044356 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF SPECIFIC SEED TISSUE OR STRUCTURE FOR SEED ANALYSIS - An apparatus for reducing resources for selecting seed to be produced in commercial quantities or for research is disclosed. Samples of seed which are candidates for selection are collected and given an identifier. Specific tissue or structure from candidate seed is removed. A test or analysis is performed on the candidate seed or the removed tissue or structure. Results of the test or analysis are recorded and correlated to the seed's identifier. The results are evaluated and a decision is made whether to select a candidate seed for commercial production or for research. Time, space, and labor associated with growing plants in an experimental plot or greenhouse and taking tissue samples from growing plants is saved. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044357 | COLOR SENSING FOR LASER DECOATING - A coating removal apparatus utilizing a common optics path to provide laser pulses to a coated surface and to direct a light illumination reflected from the coated surface to a photosensitive detector and analyzer. The apparatus is an integrated device including a laser source, a beam splitter, scanning optics, a waste removal apparatus, one or more light illuminators, a photosensitive detector, a comparator, and a control logic circuit. Alternatively, the laser source is external to the integrated device and a fiber optic cable is used to connect the laser source to the integrated device. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044358 | LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS AND LASER PROCESSING METHOD - A laser processing apparatus including a holding unit for holding a workpiece, a processing unit for applying a laser beam to the workpiece held by the holding unit, a surface displacement detecting unit for detecting a surface displacement of the workpiece, and a focal position adjusting unit for adjusting the position of a focusing lens provided in the processing unit according to the surface displacement detected. The surface displacement detecting unit includes a detecting light source capable of oscillating light having a plurality of wavelengths different from the wavelength of the laser beam and a wavelength selecting section configured to select one of the plurality of wavelengths as the wavelength of detecting light. The detecting light having the selected wavelength is focused by the focusing lens and applied to the workpiece. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044359 | HEIGHT POSITION DETECTING APPARATUS AND HEIGHT POSITION DETECTING METHOD - A laser beam having an annular spot shape with which a workpiece is irradiated is reflected on an upper surface and a lower surface of the workpiece. The reflected light having the annular spot shape which is reflected on the lower surface of the workpiece is intercepted by a pinhole mask, whereas the reflected light having the annular spot shape which is reflected on the upper surface of the workpiece is permitted to pass through the pinhole mask, and the intensity of light received is detected based on the latter reflected light. Therefore, the height position of the upper surface of a workpiece can be detected even where the workpiece is transmissive to visible rays. In this case, with regard to the reflected light having the annular spot shape which is reflected on the upper surface of the workpiece, the intensity of the light after diffusion by a laser beam diffusing unit is detected by a photodetector having a detecting surface with a predetermined area. This makes it possible to assuredly and accurately detect the upper surface height position of the workpiece, even in the presence of scattering of the annular spot shape. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044360 | HEAT GENERATING ELEMENT AND ELECTRIC AUXILIARY HEATER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH HEAT GENERATING ELEMENT - A heat generating element for heating air in an electric auxiliary heater of a motor vehicle includes at least one PTC heating element and an insulating housing surrounding the PTC heating element as well as electric strip conductors lying against the PTC heating element at opposite sides. The housing is embodied in two parts with a housing shell element and a shell counter element which are lying against each other with the interposition of a sealing strip and sealingly surround the at least one PTC heating element. The present invention further relates to an electric auxiliary heater for a motor vehicle with a layer composition held in a frame, comprising the at least one heat generating element. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044361 | HEATING MODULE OF LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR HEATING LIQUID CRYSTALS THEREOF - The invention discloses a heating module of a liquid crystal display and a method for heating liquid crystals thereof. The liquid crystal display includes a first glass panel, a second glass panel, and a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first glass panel and the second glass panel. The method for heating the liquid crystals includes the following steps. First, temperatures of the first glass panel and the second glass panel are sensed. According to values of the temperatures of the first glass panel and the second glass panel, an average temperature of the liquid crystal layer is computed. Afterwards, the average temperature is compared with a predetermined temperature. When the average temperature is lower than the predetermined temperature, the liquid crystal display is heated. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044362 | Oven Having An Adjustable Effective Heating Space - An oven having an adjustable effective heating space includes an oven body with a scale and a space control knob on the outside to allow manual adjustment of the heating space. Through a transmission assembly and a lever assembly, the position of a heating assembly located in a heating chamber can be adjusted to form an effective heating space with another heating tube in the heating chamber. The size of the effective heating space can be adjusted in a stepless fashion according to user's requirements so that baking and roasting condition can be fine-tuned whenever desired without moving foodstuff or the oven. The oven thus formed provides multiple functions to heat the foodstuff effectively. Roasting can be done simpler and safer with less energy consumption. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044363 | HYBRID BROIL SYSTEM - ELECTRIC BROIL ELEMENT - A cooking appliance with a cooking cavity includes a reflective tray mounted in the cooking cavity, a vent located on the reflective tray, and a heating element mounted within the reflective tray that is configured to reflect heat emitted by the heating element. The vent is configured to allow at least moisture from the cooking cavity to pass therethrough. The heating element is mounted relative to the vent such that the vent is horizontally spaced at a distance greater than a thickness of the heating element. In another example, a vent is located on a central portion of the reflective tray and a heating element is located on an outer portion of the reflective tray. In yet another example, a heating element is mounted within a reflective tray at a horizontal location and a vent is located at a different horizontal location than the heating element. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044364 | HEATING UNIT AND THE APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A heater unit that much improves accuracy in thermal uniformity of an object of heating during cooling, particularly rapid cooling, is provided. The heater unit in accordance with the present invention includes a heater substrate for mounting an object of heating and performing heat treatment thereon, and a cooling module for cooling the heater substrate, and between said heater substrate and the cooling module, an intervening body is arranged. Utilizing deformability of the intervening body, ratio of a non-contact portion can be reduced than when the intervening body is not provided, and temperature uniformity of the heater substrate at the time of cooling can be improved. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044365 | HOTPLATE, AND ALSO ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH A HOTPLATE - The invention relates to a hotplate, comprising a metal plate part and an electric heating element fixed on the lower side of the plate part. The hotplate furthermore comprises a ring. The ring is made of electrically insulating plastic, and the plate edge is accommodated in a watertight manner on the inside of the ring. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044366 | HEATING MAT USING FOUR HEAT SECTIONS - Disclosed herein is a heating mat using four heating sections. The heating mat includes a left heat generation unit, a right heat generation unit, a negative potential generation device, and an operation unit. The left heat generation unit includes first and second heating wires, which are respectively mounted in the left upper and left lower portions of the mat with respect to the central point of the mat. The right heat generation unit includes third and fourth heating wires, which are respectively mounted in the right upper and right lower portions of the mat with respect to the central point of the mat. The negative potential generation device generates a negative potential. The operation unit is electrically connected with the left and right heat generation units on one side of the mat. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044367 | INDUCTION HEATING DEVICE - An induction heating device includes a main body, an induction coil provided in the main body and forming an electromagnetic field, and an induction coil driving circuit unit positioned in the main body to be physically and thermally separated from the induction coil. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044368 | Method and Apparatus for Continuous Flow Microwave-Assisted Chemistry Techniques - The invention is a method and associated instrument for microwave assisted chemistry. The invention includes the steps of directing a continuous flow of fluid through a microwave cavity while applying microwave radiation to the cavity and to the continuous flow of materials therein, monitoring the pressure of the fluid in the cavity; and cooling the fluid in the cavity when the pressure exceeds a predetermined setpoint pressure. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044369 | MOBILE CONTAINER MODULE FOR MILITARY AND/OR HUMANITARIAN FIELD OPERATIONS - A container module for military and/or humanitarian field operations has a floor, a roof cover and side walls which, at least in the transport state, form a substantially closed, preferably cuboid container housing. A number of technical devices are permanently installed in the container housing and determine the functional scope of the container module. The container housing is permanently mounted on a load-bearing transport plate. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044370 | CONTAINER FOR LAUNDRY DETERGENT MOLDINGS - A container ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044371 | CONTAINER - A container includes a plurality of walls extending upward from a base. At least one support is movable between a retracted position and a support position. Resilient tabs are provided to prevent inadvertent movement of the support out of the support position. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044372 | PORTABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE CHEM./BIO. ISOLATORS - A portable and collapsible isolator is taught for containing radioactive, chemical or biological agents. The isolator is comprised of a collapsible frame, movable between a collapsed transport position and an open operational position, and a flexible and collapsible envelope in the form of an airtight bag attached to the frame to define a cavity. The envelope remains airtight in both the collapsed and open positions. One or more sealable openings are formed in the envelope for insertion and removal of the radioactive, chemical and biological agents into and out of the cavity. The isolator may optionally include at least one glove extending from one or more of said sealable openings into the cavity, for handling said radioactive, chemical and biological agents inside the cavity. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044373 | BUTTERFLY VALVE - The invention relates to a butterfly valve, comprising a passageway, a valve seat enclosing the passageway, a rotatable valve shaft which has an axis of rotation spaced from a plane through the valve seat, a valve plate member fixed to the valve shaft and being located in the passageway, and seal enclosing the valve plate member. The valve plate member has an open position and a closed position. At least in a plane through the seal in the open position, the width of the passageway adjacent to the valve seat as viewed from the valve seat in the direction of the axis of rotation is larger than the width of the passageway at the valve seat. Due to this configuration leakage via the seal in the closed position is avoided, because of minimal deformation of the seal in the open position. The butterfly valve has good resistance against irradiation and high-temperature necessary for enabling disinfection of the butterfly valve and a container to which it can be fixed and which is suitable for storage of sterilized products. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044374 | DEVICE FOR EQUALIZING PRESSURE SURGES IN CLOSED SYSTEMS, SUCH AS SILOS OR THE LIKE - With a device ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044375 | SELF-SEALING DISPENSER CAP AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A cap assembly is provided that includes a cap comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, a tip extending from the outer surface of the cap, wherein the tip includes an aperture therethrough operable to dispense the fluid stored within the dispenser. The cap assembly also includes a stem extending inward from the inner surface of the cap, wherein the stem is axially aligned and coupled in flow communication with the aperture of the tip. The stem includes a release valve assembly positioned along a length of the stem, wherein the release valve assembly facilitates creating a sealed surface therein and substantially prevents the liquid from passing out of the dispenser. The cap assembly further includes a stabilizing valve assembly extending from the inner surface of the cap to the outer surface of the cap. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044376 | METHOD OF BONDING A MICRIFLUIDIC DEVICE AND A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - An aspect of the present invention includes a microfluidic assembly comprising: a planar substrate, a least a first surface of which has at least one open microchannel structure, a lid-forming sheet material attached with a first surface to said first surface of said planar substrate, said lid-forming sheet material is covering at least a portion of said at least one microchannel structure, wherein said lid-forming sheet material is attached to said planar substrate with a bonding material comprising particles to control the spacing between said substrate and said lid-forming sheet material. Other aspects of the present invention are reflected in the detailed description, figures and claims. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044377 | APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL MIXTURE OF SUBSTANCES - A device for mixture of substances, whether in the form of a fixed or removable cap or in the form of emersion within a container, utilizing individual internal substance compartments, controlled by an external actuation mechanism. The system actuation mechanism can be placed in a locked position for storage, shipping or to ensure integrity of solutions. Multiple compartments may be utilized, as well as multiple compartments within an individual container to produce multiple mixtures. A further embodiment encompassing a pivotal actuator and removably attached mixing mechanisms is also illustrated. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044378 | UNITARY CONTAINER AND FLIP-TOP CAP ASSEMBLY HAVING CHILD RESISTANT SAFETY FEATURES - Containers with child resistant safety caps are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the cap contains (1) an overlay and (2) a solid base. The overlay fits around at least a portion of the cap's solid base. At an end of the overlay is a thumb tab for facilitating the opening closing of the cap. The overlay also contains a skirt that is perpendicular to the thumb tab. The skirt of the overlay contains a tab. At the end of the solid base proximal to the location of the tab on the overlay (when the cap is in the closed position) the solid base contains a notch. When the cap is shut, the overlay is secured around the solid base. If an upward force is only applied to the thumb tab, and then the overlay is lifted up, (while the solid base of the cap remains secured to the container. If an upward force is applied to the thumb tab while simultaneously, sufficient inward force is applied to tab on the overlay to contact and secure the tubular skirt of the cap, then the solid base of the cap is simultaneously lifted up along with the overlay, thereby opening the container. In one embodiment, the overlay contains a top. In another embodiment, the overlay does not contain a top. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044379 | Vessel lock down system - A pressure vessel includes a lid being rotatable into an unlocked position by a first actuator and then raised vertically above its housing by a second actuator secured along the housing. A pressure safety latch is provided to both vent the vessel before the Hd is moved into its unlocked position and release the lid for unlocking rotatable movement. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044380 | Wastebasket Liner Holder and Liners - A liner mounting system for receptacles such as wastebaskets allows a flexible liner to be supported within the receptacle without having a portion of the liner draped over the receptacle rim. A liner support is positioned on the inner sidewall of the receptacle near the rim and a support arm engages the liner. In one version the liner support is an integral part of the receptacle. In another version the liner support is attached to a rod which is adjustably supported within the receptacle. A selected number of rods can be sued to adapt the system to the size and configuration of the receptacle. A series of mounting apertures may be formed in the liner to allow the liner to be suspended from the support arm. In another version the liner support is a clamp which accepts a portion of the liner. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044381 | REUSABLE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ARTICLE CAPTURING, STORING AND DISPENSING - Apparatus and methods for article introduction, storage and dispensing from a reusable container in an efficient and high throughput manner are provided. The apparatus for storing and recovering content therefrom includes a plurality of arranged cells having a content ingress-egress point. The content ingress-egress point is pierceable to introduce content into the cell, self-closing and resealing to capture and seal content within the cell, and rupturable to discharge and recover content from the cell. Methods include piercing, capturing and discharging articles by providing a plurality of arranged cells having at least one article ingress-egress point, piercing the article ingress-egress point to introduce articles into the cell where the article ingress-egress point is adapted to self-close and self-seal to capture articles within the cell, and rupturing the article ingress-egress point to discharge and recover articles from the cell. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044382 | FLUOROPOLYMER COATED ARTICLE - An article includes a fabric and a fluoropolymer coating layer on the fabric. The fabric is a woven fabric including yarns. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044383 | CAN END - A can end having a countersink bead, an inclined chuck wall and a strong seam, resists distortion from its circular profile when subjected to thermal processing or when packaging carbonated beverages. This high hoop strength affects the manner in which the can end ultimately fails when placed under extreme abuse conditions, even if buckle pressure performance is within industry specified standards. The can end of the invention has control features introduced which control the failure mode whilst maintaining specified buckle pressure performance. In one embodiment, the can end has a two part wall and a control feature that comprises expansion of the countersink bead to act as a trigger for local peaking, together with a groove in the chuck wall which prevents the peaking force from being concentrated at a single point which could result in leaking by the production of a pin hole. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044384 | JOINT COMPOUND CONTAINER - A joint compound container including a body having a generally trough shape formed from two opposing planar side walls separated from one another by a planar floor, and opposing end walls. The container also includes a reinforcing band attached to the body and configured for reinforcing each of the side walls and the end walls where the reinforcing band is displaced from an upper edge of the body only by a distance sufficient to define a scraping edge extending upwardly beyond an upper edge of the reinforcing band and where the scraping edge is formed by the upper edge of the body and supported by the band. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044385 | Spill-resistant beverage container - A spill-resistant beverage container having an inwardly projecting, annular contoured lip forming an aperture at the top of a beverage reservoir. The aperture is smaller than the diameter of the top rim of the reservoir. The contoured lip reduces spillage, especially when used with shallow containers such as a martini glass. A smaller aperture in the surface of the contoured lip enables beverage consumption, either directly by mouth or through a straw. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044386 | Cap for a Spill-Proof Beverage Container - A cap is described for closing a liquid beverage container for allowing the beverage to be sucked out of the container through a spout, while preventing spillage when no suction takes place. A demand valve is incorporated into the cap, which has an inlet port communicating with the interior of the container, a discharge port communicating with the spout and a control port communicating with the ambient atmosphere through a hole in the cap. The valve has a valve seat and a closure element controlling the flow from the inlet port to the discharge port urged to move into an opening position in dependence on the excess of the control pressures over that in the discharge ports, this movement being in the direction opposed to the flow and urged by the pressure in the container in a direction to seal against the valve seat. In the invention, the demand valve is formed by two members that are mounted on the inner surface of the cap. The first member is rigid and defines the valve inlet port and the valve seat. The second member incorporates the valve closure element and a resilient membrane which includes the valve closure element and serves as a pressure sensitive diaphragm. The second member also seals against the first member, around the hole in the cap and around the spout. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044387 | Systems and methods for constraining a can in an upright position - A system and method for constraining a can in an upright position includes a base and a plurality of legs. The base defines a support area and enlarges the footprint of a can when the can is constrained by the device. Each of the plurality of legs extends in the same direction from the base, over the support area defined by the base, and toward at least one of the other legs at an acute angle relative to the support area. Together, the legs constrain a can in an upright position when a can is inserted into the device. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044388 | CONTAINER FOR USE IN A VEHICLE - A container for storing items in a vehicle. The container includes a base and a plurality of planar surfaces affixed to the base and extending up toward an open upper end. The planar surfaces taper inwardly with the base having a width greater than a width of the upper end. The plurality of planar surfaces and base surround an interior area for storing items. The container is prevented from tipping over when positioned on a horizontal surface because of the wide base. The container may also have curved walls and a circular base. In addition, the container may include a device for retaining a beverage container in the interior area. The container may also include a plurality of divider walls for dividing the interior area into separate storage areas. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044389 | RESILIENT CONTAINER GRIP DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A grip device may be useable on a top or bottom portion of a container having a larger top than bottom portion. The grip device, when positioned on the bottom portion of the container, may reduce slipping with an adjacent surface and, when positioned on the top portion of the container, may facilitate stacking of containers. The grip device may include a body of resilient material. The body of resilient material may include a grip base including spaced apart inner and outer base portions defining a slotted base opening therebetween being sized to resiliently engage the top portion of the container, an outer wall extending upwardly from the outer base portion, and an inner wall extending upwardly from the inner base portion and joining with the outer wall adjacent upper ends thereof. The inner wall may define an opening to resiliently engage the bottom portion of the container. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044390 | BIOCHEMICAL CONTAINER - A biochemical container is provided, which can open a cover member shutting a container member and can release a tightly sealed condition, without a need for displacing the outer edge section of the cover member. In the present invention, an opening in an end of a container member | 2010-02-25 |
20100044391 | ICE DISPENSER HAVING A SAFETY APPARATUS - An ice dispenser having a safety apparatus is disclosed. The ice dispenser includes a bin for storing ice to be dispensed; a chute in communication with the bin; a device for at least one of crushing the ice and moving the ice from the bin to the chute; a controller for activating the device in response to a dispensing signal; and a safety apparatus configured to determine a presence of an object in the chute and to provide an indication responsive to the determined presence to the controller. The controller deactivates the device after receiving the indication. A refrigerator incorporating such an ice dispenser is also disclosed. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044392 | BAG DISPENSER - The invention relates to a bag ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044393 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING, BY MEANS OF A PUMP, FLUID SUBSTANCES CONTAINED UNDER AIRTIGHT CONDITIONS IN A DEFORMABLE BAG HOUSED IN A RIGID CONTAINER - A device for dispensing, by a manually operable pump, fluid substances contained in a deformable bag housed in a rigid container. The bag includes a mouth with a projecting flange with which the pump engages in coupling to the flange, and which causes the bag to be extracted from the container when the pump is separated from the container after the bag has been emptied. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044394 | FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSER - A fluid dispenser comprising: at least one fluid reservoir ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044395 | DISINFECTANT CAP FOR STERILE LIQUID DISPENSER - A disinfectant cap for sterile liquid dispensers is disclosed. The cap includes a biocide-containing reservoir separated from the hollow interior of the cap by a rigid partition having an aperture therein for receiving the outlet port of the dispensing end of the dispenser, the cap being configured such that when in a closed configuration, the outlet port of the dispensing end extends through the aperture into the biocide-containing reservoir and the rigid partition is configured such that when the cap is removed from the dispensing end the biocide is retained in the reservoir. This may be achieved by selecting the size of the aperture such that when the cap is removed from the dispensing end the biocide is retained in the reservoir by surface tension. Or the partition may be provided with a hinged flap which seals the aperture when the cap is removed from the dispensing end and which is moved away from the aperture when the outlet port extends through the aperture. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044396 | PRESSURIZED HYDRATION SYSTEM - A hydration system includes first and second opposing flexible walls that form a bladder having a sealable compartment for containing a liquid. The system includes a drinking tube having a first end with a valve and a second end. A first port is configured to receive pressurizing gases into the compartment. A second port is configured to provide fluid communication between the compartment and the drinking tube. The third port allows liquid to be supplied into the compartment. A first baffle and a second baffle connect the opposing walls within the compartment. The first and second baffles are configured to oppose expansion of the bladder as the pressurizing gases are introduced into the compartment. A space between the first and second baffles is accessible via the third port. The space is configured to receive and secure a thermal pack. The thermal pack is insertable and removable via the third port. When sealed and pressurized, activation of the valve unseals the compartment and allows the liquid to be expelled from the compartment via the second port and the drinking tube as a result of a pressurization of the compartment by the pressurizing gases. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044397 | SMALL STORAGE RECEPTACLE FOR FOOD WITH AIR INFLUX HOLE - The present invention relates to a small-sized food storage receptacle with an air inlet that includes a receptacle body having a food storage space adapted to be squeezed out of shape by the application of an external pressure thereto and be returned to its original shape if the external pressure is removed, a food outlet adapted to discharge the food to the outside when the food storage space is squeezed out of shape, and the air inlet formed along the top portion of the food storage space so as to supply external air to the food storage space, while having a size enough to allow the food to be smoothly fed therein by means of an automatic feeding device in a food manufacturing company. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044398 | DOSING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR DOSING DEVICE FOR MEDICAMENTS, AND THE USE OF SAID DOSING DEVICE - The invention relates to a dosing device for dosing small-particulate pharmaceutical preparations with at least one chamber for receiving a larger amount of the preparation and a dosing unit, comprising a rotary valve carrying at least one dosing chamber for receiving a defined partial amount (defined dose) of the preparation, whereby the dosing chamber is moveable between a filling position, in which it is to be filled with a preparation from the chamber, and a dispensing position, in which the preparation is to be dispensed from the dosing chamber. The rotary valve is rotable about a substantially horizontal axis, and assigned an adjustment device for setting the volume in the dosing chamber and a twisting device, whereby the twisting device constitutes the actuator for the adjustment device. The plastic material chosen such, that no softening agents or other volatile components will be released, in order to prevent drug contamination. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044399 | AEROSOL CONTAINER WITH PRESSURE RELEIF MECHANISM - An aerosol container ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044400 | VALVE FOR A PRESSURISED DISPENSER COMPRISING INLET ORIFICES BEING DEFORMABLE BY THE INTERNAL PRESSURE - A pressurised dispenser valve ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044401 | CAP FOR AN AEROSOL CAN OR A SPRAY CAN - For the acoustic sealing of a spray cap, a cap | 2010-02-25 |
20100044402 | STOPPER FOR A METALLURGICAL MELTING POT - The invention relates to a stopper for a metallurgical melting pot with. Stoppers of this type serve to control the discharge of a molten metal in the area of an outlet of an associated melting pot, for example, a tundish. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044403 | GARMENT HANGER APPARATUS - A garment hanger apparatus includes an elongated barrel having opposed ends and a plurality of longitudinally spaced circumferential groves formed completely around the circumference of the exterior surface of the barrel. A frame having a pair of ends, one each of the pair of ends disposed in one end of the opposed ends of the elongated barrel, the frame further having an open end loop portion disposed transverse to the elongated barrel and with the open end facing the barrel. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044404 | Equipment threader and carrier for stick sports - A sports equipment hand-held or stick-held carrier that weaves or threads through one or more pieces of equipment and holds a ball, mouthpiece and other miscellaneous items. The carrier slides, snaps or hooks onto a lacrosse stick and has a strap for hands-free carrying of all the necessary pieces of equipment. The carrier binds the stick and equipment together over the shoulder and around the torso of the user. The stick is easily inserted and removed from the carrier for play while holding the equipment together. This carrier acts as a needle and thread that easily holds and releases the various pieces of equipment. It is a quick, open and secure way to store or carry equipment on its own separately or attached to a stick. The carrier can also be customized with removable attachments to create varying combinations to accommodate different players and easily replace any broken parts. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044405 | BELT MOUNTABLE HOLSTER FOR HOLDING A POWER TOOL - The application relates to a belt-mountable holster for holding a power tool, such as a screw gun or drill. The holster comprises a belt mount and a tool clip which may be releasably and securely coupled together. The belt mount is securely mountable on the user's belt. The tool clip is configured to securely engage an outer portion of the body of the power tool. In one embodiment, the tool clip includes a tongue which is releasably insertable within a slot formed in the belt mount to securely couple the first and second frame elements together. The holster may be used for conveniently stowing a power tool on the waist of a user when the tool is not in use. When the power tool is withdrawn from the holster for use, the tool clip remains coupled to the tool and does not obstruct or impede its normal operation. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044406 | OPTICAL FIBER CUTTING APPARATUS AND OPTICAL FIBER CUTTING METHOD - There are provided an optical fiber cutting method and a cutting apparatus which can easily cut a coated optical fiber without a step of removing a coating from the optical fiber. It includes a clamp which holds the coated optical fiber, having a glass fiber and the coating, on both sides of a portion-to-be-cut, a disk-shaped blade member which moves at the portion-to-be-cut in a direction orthogonal to an axis of the optical fiber to cut the coating and to provide a slit into the glass fiber, and a support which presses, with a predetermined pressing force, the portion-to-be-cut from an opposite side of the blade member with respect to the portion-to-be-cut when cutting the coating and providing the slit into the glass fiber. A head of the support is formed with a groove along a sliding direction of the blade member. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044407 | Sheet Product Dispenser and Method of Operation - A sheet product dispenser and method of operation is provided. The sheet product dispenser records usage data and stores the data on a storage device. A dispenser controller uses the usage data to create a model that is used to determine a predicted depletion date. The depletion date is provided as feedback to an operator to allow the operator to more efficiently dispatch maintenance personnel. In one embodiment, the feedback is in the form of a display on the front of the dispenser that displays the predicted depletion date. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044408 | TWISTED PAIR CABLE FEEDING MECHANISM AND METHOD - A mechanism ( | 2010-02-25 |
20100044409 | Method for Determining and Setting Material Release Mechanism Timing for a Material Feed Mechanism - The present invention includes a method of determining the correct timing of a material release mechanism of a material feed mechanism and includes the steps of: cycling a press mechanism through a working portion of a tooling mechanism; monitoring the press mechanism position; determining, by a location device, the desired timing for the material release mechanism to release contact with material; and correlating the desired material release mechanism timing to the press mechanism position. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044410 | Endovascular Stapling Apparatus and Methods of Use - An endovascular stapling apparatus for delivering a staple to a vessel of a patient, including a plurality of clips, a housing, and a rod. Each of the clips includes a bridge and legs that self-transition from a biased state to a natural state in which the legs each form a loop. The housing defines a channel and a window open to the channel. The clips are retained within the channel in the biased state. The rod is slidably disposed within the channel, selectively moves the clips toward and away from the window, and releases the clips from the window. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044411 | TOOL ASSEMBLY FOR SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE - The present disclosure describes a surgical device with a body portion defining a longitudinal axis, a tool assembly including an anvil, a cartridge assembly housing a plurality of staples, a dynamic clamping member movable relative to the tool assembly to eject the staples, and an articulation and firing actuator extending at least partially through the body portion and the tool assembly. The tool assembly is pivotally attached to the body portion for movement from a position aligned with the longitudinal axis to a position oriented at an angle thereto. The articulation and firing actuator extends at least partially through the body portion and the tool assembly, is operably associated with the dynamic clamping member and the tool assembly, and is movable in relation thereto to selectively pivot the tool assembly relative to the body portion and move the dynamic clamping member relative to the tool assembly to eject the staples. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044412 | BALL ARRAY MASK AND BALL ARRAY MASK SUPPORTING APPARATUS - A ball array mask includes: a metal mask, which includes through holes into which minute balls are inserted, and which is positioned at a location above an object to be mounted; a hollow frame; a stretchable sheet, edges of the metal mask being affixed to the hollow frame by the stretchable sheet; and projection members that are attached to respective corners of the metal mask so as to pull the metal mask outwardly. | 2010-02-25 |
20100044413 | MINUTE BALL ARRAY APPARATUS - A minute ball array apparatus includes: an array jig including insert parts, into which minute balls are to be inserted, and which are formed in a predetermined pattern; a ball moving unit, which comprises a thrust surface, and which moves the thrust surface along an upper surface of the array jig so as to move the minute balls supplied onto the upper surface of the array jig to drop the minute balls into the insert parts of the array jig; a collapsing member, which is provided in a vicinity of the thrust surface, and which collapses a buildup of the minute balls rising along the thrust surface when the thrust surface is moved by the ball moving unit; and a motion imparting unit that imparts the collapse member with motion for collapsing the rising buildup of the minute balls. | 2010-02-25 |