09th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100051508 | ASPHALTENSE-STABILISING MOLECULES HAVING A TETRAPYRROLIC RING - Use of a biodegradable molecule or a mixture of biodegradable molecules having tetrapyrrolic rings, as stabilizers for the asphaltenes present in crude oil and crude oil derivatives. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051509 | Halogen-free ionic liquids in naphtha desulfurization and their recovery - Ionic liquids of the general formula C | 2010-03-04 |
20100051510 | MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLE COMPLEX - A magnetic nanoparticle complex includes a magnetic nanoparticle; and a ligand associated with the magnetic nanoparticle, the ligand including a functional group capable of combining with an acid component or a conjugate base of the acid component, in an oil. A method for preparing a magnetic nanopartide complex, includes preparing a pre-ligand having at least one amino group and at least one carbamate group or dithiocarbamate group; associating the pre-ligand with a magnetic nanoparticle to form a magnetic nanoparticle-ligand complex; and modifying the ligand to form a modified ligand having a functional group capable of combining with an acid component in an oil or a conjugate base of the acid component. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051511 | Method For Releasing Organics From Shale And Like Materials To Produce A Liquid Shale Fuel - Method for release of organic materials from shale oil and like solid substances, by treating shale oil powder in a liquid medium, with vortical movements, wave movements, acoustic turbulent streams, or combinations thereof. The treatment causes foaming of the liquid medium followed by separation of the foam from the liquid medium, whereby the foam is enriched with organic materials released from the shale oil powder. The foam can be placed in a liquid organic solvent and treated with vortical movements, wave movements, acoustic turbulent streams, or combinations thereof. The treatment causes the extraction of hydrocarbons into the solvent, and the inorganic shale material to precipitate. The remaining inorganic sold material can be utilized in the manufacture of construction materials. The obtained solution of the extracted hydrocarbons into the solvent represents a synthetic fuel, which could be used after slight reforming as motor fuel, jet fuel, or the like. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051512 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRY DISTILLATION OF OIL SHALE - An apparatus for dry distillation of oil shale, has a vibration bed with multiple layers, a gas retort, a feeding system, a feeding hole, a screen plate, a water seal tank, a discharging system, and a gas outlet. The feeding system and the feeding hole are disposed at the top of the gas retort. The screen plate is disposed on the vibration bed. The layers of the vibration bed are obliquely disposed in the gas retort. The number of layers of the vibration bed is nine. Three hot recycle gas inlets are disposed on the wall of the gas retort and respectively below the fourth layer, the fifth layer and the sixth layer of the vibration bed. A cold recycle gas inlet is disposed below the ninth layer of the vibration bed. The water seal tank and the discharging system are disposed at the bottom of the gas retort. The gas outlet is disposed at the top of the gas retort. The apparatus features a simple structure, convenient operation, low cost, and a high oil recovery and resource unitization rate. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051513 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING OF ITEMS - A method and system for the processing of items that are supplied to a batching apparatus, where the batching apparatus comprises at least one handling means of the robotic type. By means of the batching apparatus a first process is performed, according to which items are selectively batched in consideration of measured, detected and/or estimated data for the individual items and in consideration of at least one predefined criterion. Particular items are identified and led to another process, the particular items being items that are deviant in relation to one or more predefined parameter(s) relating to the batching and/or items that have not been selected to be batched during the first process. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051514 | Materials Separation Module - An automated system for sorting dissimilar materials, and in particular for sorting plastics from other materials and for sorting different types of plastics from one another comprises, depending upon the embodiment, combinations of a sizing mechanism, a friction separation, an air separator, a magnetic separator, a dielectric sensor sortation bed, shaker screening, a ballistic separator, an inductive sensor sortation system and a float/sink tank. The dielectric sensor sortation system may be either analog or digital, depending upon the particular implementation. One or more float/sink tanks can be used, depending upon the embodiment, each with a media of a different specific gravity. The media may be water, or water plus a compound such as calcium chloride. In addition, multiples of the same general type of module can be used for particular configurations. A heavy media system or a sand float process can be used either alternatively or additionally. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051515 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT PARTICLE TO GAS BUBBLE ATTACHMENT IN A SLURRY - The present invention relates to an apparatus and a process for efficient hydrophobic particles to gas bubble attachment in a slurry is provided. The process comprises: tangentially introducing a slurry stream into a cylindrical chamber having a cylindrical inner wall with sufficient volume and pressure to develop a vortex in the flowing slurry; introducing gas into the flowing slurry during at least a portion of its travel in the chamber, the gas being introduced orthogonally to the stream through means located at the chamber inner wall and for developing gas bubbles which move into the slurry. The apparatus comprises of: a cylindrical chamber having a cylindrical inner wall, the chamber being oriented in any direction, enclosed at both ends, and with an entry port to introduce the stream of slurry to develop a spiral flow of the stream along the chamber inner wall toward the output end, a porous wall to permit the introduction of gas orthogonally into the stream to develop gas bubbles within the stream, and an exit port to discharge the mixture of slurry and gas bubbles. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051516 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING UNBURNED CARBON IN FLY ASH - Unburned carbon is efficiently separated according to the properties of fly ash. An apparatus is provided which comprises: a slurry preparation tank ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100051517 | ACTUATION AND PUMPING WITH FIELD-RESPONSIVE FLUIDS - Actuators, pumps, clutches, brakes and other assemblies may utilize field-responsive fluids that include a plurality of particles suspended in a base fluid. A positive displacement pump is provided by causing particles to align into chains and walls which inhibit traversal by fluid within a fluid enclosure. The field which aligns the particles is moved, thereby causing the walls of aligned particles to move. Because traversal of the walls by the fluid is inhibited, fluid is displaced by movement of the walls of aligned particles. A reciprocating positive displacement pump can be provided by ceasing particle alignment and returning the particles to a starting position. Objects may also be moved in response to collision with chains or walls of aligned particles that move in response to field movement. Fluid circulation features are provided for preventing agglomeration of particles when translating torque between plates in relative rotational movement. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051518 | Method for diagnosing machine fault by analyzing hydraulic fluid - Method for monitoring conditions within a plurality of machines that receive fluid from a common source includes providing a supply line extending from the common source to an inlet at each of the machines. A return line is also provided that extends from an outlet at each of the machines to the common source to return fluid from each of the machines to the common source. A particulate filter is provided at the outlet of each of the machines so that each of the particulate filters will capture the particulates that were added to the fluid in the particular one of the machines with which that filter is associated. The particulate filters are periodically examined to determine the buildup of particulates that were generated within that particular machine. The particulate build up indicates whether or not a machine is in need of repair. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051519 | Water treatment device and water treatment method for a passenger aircraft - The invention relates to a water treatment device for a passenger aircraft including a water inlet port, a water outlet port, a pipe for connecting the water inlet port to the water outlet port, a filtration device located in the pipe and an electronic control device, wherein the electronic control device is adapted to monitor at least one parameter associated with the status of the filtration device:
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20100051520 | PROTEIN SKIMMER - Protein skimmers having an upright housing including an open topped body with a manually removable foam collection cup for sealing mounting on the body. The foam collection cups encircle a foam collection duct except for a recessed inspection window for exposing an area of the foam collection duct's exterior surface for enabling an aquarist a generally horizontal line of sight to continuously inspect the foam collection duct's interior. The protein skimmers have a canister-like configuration with a front control panel including a main inlet, a main outlet and at least one aspirating pump for circulating an air/water mixture. The protein skimmers include a disperser for dispersing an incoming flow of organic loaded water peripherally downward into a reaction chamber in a substantially uniform manner. The protein skimmers include a washing mechanism for periodically washing their foam collection ducts without having to remove their foam collection cups. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051521 | BIO TANK/GAS REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM - In systems for treating wastewater liquid by utilizing aerobic biological species, the contaminated wastewater stream is pretreated in a dissolved air flotation system to remove suspended solid waste, including large particles such as fats, grease, and physically emulsified oils. The purified wastewater containing dissolved waste is thereafter gasified and further decontaminated in a bioreactor tank. Biological species in the bioreactor tank consume gas and perform bodily functions that converts dissolved waste into easily removable carbon dioxide and suspend solids. Gas consumed by the biological species is replenished by pumping the wastewater though a liquid-gas mixer. A controller regulates the speed of the pump based on real-time gas concentration measurements provided by a corresponding gas probe disposed within the wastewater in the bioreactor tank. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051522 | Wastewater Lagoon Aeration System - A novel, economical, efficient and versatile lagoon aeration system is provided which can be used with existing or new wastewater (sewage) lagoons to increase the lagoons treatment efficiency and capacity, and to allow for a continuous, year round discharge of treated wastewater to environment. The system can be operated in warm and cold climates for treatment of municipal and industrial wastewaters of varying strength and flow rates in a secondary activated sludge treatment process or in a tertiary activated sludge treatment process, or an extended aeration treatment process. The system employs patented (Patent No: U.S. Pat. No. 6,969,052 B2) Air Aspirator-Mixer (AAM) which provides highly efficient wastewater aeration outside the lagoon which facilitates an easy and economical operation and maintenance of the system throughout the year. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051523 | LoweFlow filter wastewater treatment system - The LoweFlow Filter wastewater treatment system is a recirculating filtering system intended to treat typical residential septic tank effluent. Septic effluent is continuously (or near continuously) dosed under pressure to the treatment media through pressure compensating drip irrigation emitters. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051524 | FLUID TANK WITH KIDNEY-LOOP FILTRATION SYSTEM - A return flow filtration assembly for filtering return hydraulic fluid is provided. The filtration assembly includes a first return fluid chamber including a first inlet and first and second of outlets. The second outlet is configured to be coupled to a secondary return flow filter for providing micro-filtering of the return fluid. The first outlet includes a restriction element for restricting flow through the first outlet and generating an artificial back pressure within the first return fluid chamber to drive fluid through the second outlet, when the second outlet is coupled to a secondary return flow filter. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051525 | FLOW CONTROL STRUCTURE AND RELATED MEDIA FILTRATION SYSTEM - A stormwater filtration system includes a stormwater containment structure including a bottom surface, an inlet that receives stormwater and an outlet through which filtered stormwater exits the stormwater containment structure. A flow structure is at the bottom surface. The flow structure includes a conveyance conduit running along the bottom surface of the stormwater containment structure and in fluid communication with the outlet of the stormwater containment structure. The conveyance conduit includes a port extending through a sidewall of the conveyance conduit. A saddle includes an upper component and a lower component connected to the upper component such that the upper and lower components straddle the conveyance conduit at the port. The upper component includes an opening in communication with the port and the lower component supports the conveyance conduit above the bottom surface. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051526 | PHOSPHOROUS 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. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051527 | MICROPOROUS FILTER WITH AN ANTIMICROBIAL SOURCE - A fluid filtration device having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a confined fluid path between the inlet and the outlet through a microporous filter with a pore size adapted for filtering microbes, for example bacteria and virus. The device comprises an antimicrobial source, preferably halogen source, adding antimicrobial substance to the fluid in the confined fluid path between the fluid inlet end the microporous filter in order to prevent biofilm formation in the microporous filter. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051558 | NAPHTHENIC ACID REMOVAL PROCESS - A process is disclosed for removing naphthenic acid from a waste water stream using a composition containing a zeolite and carbon, wherein the carbon is present on the exterior surfaces and pore surfaces of the zeolite, for removal of at least a portion of the naphthenic acid from the waste water stream resulting in a treated water stream comprising less naphthenic acid than the waste water stream. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051559 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING SCALE FORMATION AND DEPOSITION IN MEMBRANE SYSTEMS VIA THE USE OF AN AA-AMPS COPOLYMER - A method of inhibiting scale formation and deposition from a feed stream passing through a membrane system is disclosed. The method comprises: (a) controlling the pH of said feed stream within the range between about 7.0 and about 8.2; (b) optionally controlling the temperature of said feed stream within the range between about 5° C. to about 40° C. when the membrane system is an RO system, a NF system, an ED system, an EDI system or a combination thereof; (c) optionally controlling the temperature of said feed stream within the range between about 40° C. and about 80° C. when the membrane system is an MD system; and (d) adding an effective amount of a scale inhibitor to said feed stream, said scale inhibitor comprises an AA-AMPS copolymer. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051560 | WASTE WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS - An improved draft tube spout fluid bed (DTSFB) mixing, handling, conveying, and treating apparatus and systems, and methods for operating are provided. The apparatus and systems can accept particulate material and pneumatically or hydraulically conveying the material to mix and/or treat the material. In addition to conveying apparatus, a collection and separation apparatus adapted to receive the conveyed particulate material is also provided. The collection apparatus may include an impaction plate against which the conveyed material is directed to improve mixing and/or treatment. The improved apparatus are characterized by means of controlling the operation of the pneumatic or hydraulic transfer to enhance the mixing and/or reacting by controlling the flow of fluids, for example, air, into and out of the apparatus. The disclosed apparatus may be used to mix particulate material, for example, mortar; react fluids with particulate material; coat particulate material, or simply convey particulate material. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051561 | POROUS MEMBRANE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of making a porous membrane is disclosed. One such method optionally includes: forming a plurality of pillars in an array form over a substrate; and forming a layer with a mixture of a porous material precursor and a surfactant over the substrate. The method optionally includes removing the pillars to leave cavities in the layer; filling the cavities in the layer with a cavity filler; and removing the surfactant from the layer. The porous membrane can be used as, for example, a sieve for separating molecules from a chemical reaction. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051562 | Funnel with reusable filter media for liquids - A funnel with reusable filter media for liquids includes: a funnel adapted to receive the liquid, having a first end with a first opening and a second end with a second opening, the first opening larger than the second opening; a filter between the first opening and the second opening; and an outer surface adapted to rest against the container. The funnel and the filter cooperate so that the liquid passes into the first opening, through the filter, out the second opening, and into the container. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051563 | Modular data center - A modular data center includes a unitary rack having multiple side-by-side bays which are arranged to carry electronic components. The rack has a first passageway on its front side which provides access to the electronic components mounted in the bays. The rack has a second passageway located adjacent to the back side of the bays. A plurality of fans circulate cooling air vertically in a first direction through either the first or second passageway and then horizontally through the bays. In the preferred embodiment, the air flows vertically in the opposite direction in the other passageway back to the fan to be cooled and recirculated. The rack and fans can either be inserted into a trailer or container or walls can be built around them to provide a modular unit. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051564 | Support Device - A support device includes a rail for carrying goods for display, a movable upright support plate coupled to the rail to support displayed goods on the rail, a spiral spring connected between the rail and the movable upright support plate to impart a pressure that moves the movable upright support plate toward the front end of the rail for so that displayed goods are automatically shifted to the front side when the first piece of displayed goods is taken away by a consumer, and a positioning device provided at the bottom side of the rail for positioning on a bearing board of a display rack. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051565 | TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER AND ORGANIZER - The present invention for a toothbrush organizer consists of one or more toothbrush holders arranged on a back-plate for wall mounting or on a support surface for a standalone embodiment. The holders are designed to support the toothbrush in a horizontal manner with sufficient spacing to prevent liquid transfer due to drippage and enhances drying by improved air circulation. Each holder comprises of a tubular shape section mounted in a horizontal manner which allows ease of ingress and egress of the toothbrush that may have a solid body or contains a cutout to enhance hygienic drying. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051566 | Storage rack for pilates exercise equipment - The present invention discloses a storage rack suitable for holding exercise springs and related equipment, having a support element with at least one bracket disposed on the support, the bracket being suitable for horizontally affixing the support to a wall or ceiling. The support having a plurality of eye hooks disposed thereon. The eye hooks keep the exercise rings at a sufficient distance from each other to prevent entanglement with other springs. The distance between the support and the point of affixation can be used as a separate rack to store other exercise components. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051567 | Container Mounting Assembly - A mounting assembly for holding and moving a propane cylinder between a first operational position and a second lower loading/unloading position with respect to a support structure of a forklift is provided. The mounting assembly includes a base member adapted for connection to the forklift support structure, a cradle for supporting the cylinder between the first and second positions, and first and second pivot arms having a first end pivotally connected to the base member and a second end pivotally connected to the cradle. In the first position, the cradle is in a generally horizontal orientation. In the second position, the cradle is in a generally vertical orientation. Angular movement of the first and second pivot arms causes rotation of the cradle between the generally horizontal and generally vertical orientations. An adjustable locator pin is connected to the cradle for receiving a locator opening in a valve guard of different propane cylinders. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051568 | Collapsible merchandising display - A one-piece, easily erected, collapsible cardboard display for merchandise. Shelves formed from its rear and front panels attach to a longitudinally displaceable center panel providing support for the device and facilitating assembly and disassembly thereof. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051569 | RACK MOUNT DEVICE - To be able to connect and mount a rack mount device having a rack loaded device loaded thereon to a rack easily, and to be able to release and detach the rack mount device easily from the outside of the rack. The rack mount device has a pair of mount kits for holding the rack loaded device arranged to oppose to each other, which are detachably connected to four mount angles configuring the rack. Each mount kit is configured with a front mount and a rear mount, which are freely slidable with respect to each other in the longitudinal directions thereof. A kit connecting mechanisms for connecting each mount kit to the mount angles are provided to both ends of the mount kits, respectively. A connection releasing mechanism for releasing the connection between the mount kits and the mount angles is provided to each of the kit connecting mechanisms. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051570 | Vehicle Crane with a Bogie and a Superstructure - The vehicle crane comprises a truck carrier and a superstructure in which the driving of the superstructure function is carried out by means of hydraulic pumps in the truck carrier, and the hydraulic pumps are driven by a distributor gear unit which is arranged in the truck carrier and to which the output shaft of the vehicle drive is connected. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051571 | Ratatable gantry - A rotatable gantry comprises an extendable transverse bridge that is horizontally rotatable and capable of changing its extending direction with respect to a base of the rotatable gantry so that the extendable transverse bridge can be rotated and contained within a width of the base of the rotatable gantry for convenient transportation. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051572 | CHILD-RESISTANT CANISTER - A child-resistant canister includes a container and a closure configured to mount on the container to close an opening into an interior region formed in the container. The closure includes a lid and a lid anchor coupled to the lid. The lid anchor is configured to mate with a closure retainer included in the container to retain the closure in a mounted position on the container. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051573 | Integrally Molded Hinge Cap - A hinge cap ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100051574 | FLIP TOP CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR A BOTTLE - A flip top closure assembly for a bottle Includes a base portion affixed onto a neck of the bottle and a cap portion connected to the base portion The base portion Includes a peripheral skirt for engagement with the bottle and a wall extending inwardly from atop the skirt The wall has a generally diamond-shaped opening therein that defines a pour opening A pouring lip extends upwardly from the skirt The pouring lip and a portion of the wall define a pouring spout adjacent a first apex of the pour opening At least a portion of the pouring spout extends outwardly past an outermost periphery of a side wall of the bottle The cap portion includes a substantially planar flip top hingedly connected to the base portion adjacent to a second apex of the pour opening. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051575 | SEALING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH ASSEMBLY - The disclosure is directed to a sealing assembly. The sealing assembly includes a cap having a top surface and a bottom surface, an adhesive layer adjacent the bottom surface of the cap, and a septum adjacent to the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer includes a self-bonding silicone composition and the septum includes at least one fluoropolymer layer. The disclosure is further directed to methods for making the aforementioned sealing assembly. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051576 | Container cap with aqua tissue - The present invention relates to a container cap with tissue used for drinking container. According to one preferred embodiment (FIG. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051577 | COPPER LAYER PROCESSING - The present disclosure includes devices, methods, and systems for processing copper and, in particular, copper layer processing using sulfur plasma, One or more embodiments can include a method of forming a copper sulfur compound by reacting copper with a plasma gas including sulfur and removing at least a portion of the copper sulfur compound with water. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051578 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A method for fabricating an integrated circuit includes providing a substrate having thereon a material layer; forming trenches in the material layer; forming damascened wires in the trenches; covering the damascened wires and the material layer with a cap layer; forming a through hole in the cap layer that exposes a portion of the material layer; and removing the material layer thereby forming an air gap between the damascened wires. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051579 | PATTERN FORMED BODY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A main object of the present invention is to provide a pattern formed body capable of forming highly precise functional parts on various base materials, and a method for manufacturing the same. To achieve the object, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing a pattern formed body, having a plasma radiating step of radiating plasma to a patterning substrate having: a base material; an intermediate layer formed on the base material and containing a silane coupling agent or a polymer of the silane coupling agent; and a resin layer formed in a pattern form on the intermediate layer, wherein a fluorine gas is used as an introduction gas to radiate the plasma from the resin layer side. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051580 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING INKJET PRINTHEAD - A method of manufacturing an inkjet printhead includes forming a chamber layer having multiple ink chambers on a substrate. A sacrificial layer is formed and is configured to fill a space associated with the ink chambers on the chamber layer. A nozzle layer is formed on the top surfaces of the chamber layer and the sacrificial layer and having multiple nozzles. An etching mask is prepared on the bottom surface of the substrate. The etching mask has at least one linear etching pattern configured to define a portion of the substrate in which an ink feed hole is to be formed. The substrate is etched through the linear etching pattern until the sacrificial layer is exposed and a through hole is formed. The through hole defines the portion of the substrate in which the ink feed hole is to be formed. The sacrificial layer and the portion of the substrate surrounded by the through hole are removed to form the ink feed hole. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051581 | PLASMA CLEANING FOR PROCESS CHAMBER COMPONENT REFURBISHMENT - A method for cleaning and refurbishing a chamber component includes placing a chamber component having process deposits on an exterior surface in a plasma vapor deposition chamber. The chamber component is bombarded with a plasma comprising Argon for a period of time sufficient to remove the process deposits from the exterior surface of the chamber component. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051582 | Cleaning liquid used in process for forming dual damascene structure and a process for treating substrate therewith - It is disclosed a cleaning liquid used in a process for forming a dual damascene structure comprising steps of etching a low dielectric layer (low-k layer) accumulated on a substrate having thereon a metallic layer to form a first etched-space; charging a sacrifice layer in the first etched-space; partially etching the low dielectric layer and the sacrifice layer to form a second etched-space connected to the first etched-space; and removing the sacrifice layer remaining in the first etched-space with the cleaning liquid, wherein the cleaning liquid comprises (a) 1-25 mass % of a quaternary ammonium hydroxide, such as TMAH and choline, (b) 30-70 mass % of a water soluble organic solvent, and (c) 20-60 mass % of water. The cleaning liquid attains in a well balanced manner such effects that a sacrifice layer used for forming a dual damascene structure is excellently removed, and a low dielectric layer is not damaged upon formation of a metallic wiring on a substrate having a metallic layer (such as a Cu layer) and the low dielectric layer formed thereon. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051583 | METHOD FOR PREPARING POROUS MATERIAL USING NANOSTRUCTURES AND POROUS MATERIAL PREPARED BY THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a method for preparing a porous material using nanostructures. The method comprises the steps of producing nanostructures using a porous template, dispersing the nanostructures in a source or precursor material for the porous material, aligning the nanostructures in a particular direction, and removing the nanostructures by etching. According to the method, the size, shape, orientation and regularity of pores of the porous material can be easily controlled, and the preparation of the porous material is simplified, leading to a reduction in preparation costs. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051584 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD | 2010-03-04 |
20100051585 | Welding head rail squaring process - An improved method for executing a flash butt weld to join first and second rail segments includes applying a voltage to the first rail segment and the second rail segment to establish a voltage difference between the first and second rail segments. The rail end faces are brought into contact, resulting in an electrical current between the first rail end face and the second rail end face, resistively heating material at the interface. As material burns off at the interface, the power consumed at the rail end interface as a function of rail displacement is periodically sampled. If the comparison indicates that the power per unit of rail displacement is not increasing from sample to sample, the burn-off process is terminated. In a further aspect, if the power per unit of rail displacement exceeds a predetermined threshold, the burn-off process is terminated. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051586 | Orbital welding system and methods of operations - An orbital welding system and methods of operation controllably and safely weld a first metal tubing to a second metal tubing. A weld head includes interlocking clamping jaws for clamping the tubing. An alignment mechanism aligns the second tubing with the first tubing. The interlocking clamping jaws clamp the second tubing following the aligning of the second tubing with the first tubing. An alignment measurement mechanism measures relative alignment between the first tubing and the second tubing. A weld environment mechanism establishes a gaseous environment for orbitally welding the first tubing to the second tubing. The weld environment mechanism includes a weld environment sealing mechanism for sealing the gaseous environment and an electrode for gas arc welding. The weld environment mechanism orbits the first tubing and second tubing during the orbitally welding. Interface circuitry interfaces a power supply with the weld head and controls parameters associated with said weld head. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051587 | Welding Apparatus, Tubular Body With a Covered Tip End and Welding Method - The tip end of a tubular body is oriented towards an inner bottom face of a recess for holding a heating body, then the outer peripheral surface is oriented towards the inner peripheral surface of a heating body, and said tubular body is inserted into the heating body from the open side of the recess in the axial direction. This allows a film to be shaped from the tip end around the outer peripheral surface of the tubular body. The film and the heating body are heated in an overlapping state, and the film is welded to the outer peripheral surface of the tubular body. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051588 | ELECTRO DISCHARGE MACHINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An electro discharge machining apparatus comprises an electrode configured to machine a desired feature in a workpiece, a pulse generator configured to energize the electrode and the workpiece to opposite electrical polarities, a machining solution source configured to pass a machining solution between the electrode and the workpiece, and a servomotor configured to drive the electrode to move relative to the workpiece. The electro discharge machining apparatus further comprises at least one detection element configured to detect machining signals, and a controller. The controller controls the pulse generator and the servomotor to machine the workpiece according to a plurality of first process parameters predetermined therein and analyzes the detected machining signals to generate a first response signal to activate a plurality of second process parameters predetermined therein and different from the first process parameters to machine the workpiece. An electro discharge machining method is also presented. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051589 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTACTING, POSITIONING AND IMPINGING A SOLDER BALL FORMATION WITH LASER ENERGY - The invention relates to a method and a device for contacting a solder ball formation ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100051590 | METHOD FOR BUTT JOINT OF ROLLING PIECES - The present invention relates to a method for butt joint of rolling pieces comprising: cutting a head part of a first rolling piece which is in a feeding direction to form a first inclined butt joint edge in a preset sharp angle θ against a working roll generatrix of a working roll, wherein a value of the angle makes the width of the first inclined butt joint edge along a vertical direction of the working roll generatrix greater than the width of a distortion area where the working roll touches the rolling pieces; cutting a tail part of a second rolling piece which is in the feeding direction to form a second butt joint edge parallel to the first inclined butt joint edge; setting the first inclined butt joint edge and the second inclined butt joint edge relatively clingy; and welding relatively clingy parts to connect the first rolling piece with the second rolling piece. The present invention greatly ensures the intensity of the rolling pieces, prevents the rolling piece from being ruptured and ensures the stability of the rolling speed of the whole continuous rolling system and the quality of the rolling pieces. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051591 | OPERATION CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD OF ELECTRODE IN ELECTRIC RESISTANCE WELDING - Provided are an operation controller of an electrode and a control method therefor in electric resistance welding, which are capable of automatically inhibiting advancement of the electrode when an operating time period of a supply rod becomes abnormally longer. A part ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100051592 | ELECTRODE DESIGN FOR PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBER - An upper electrode for use in a plasma processing chamber is provided, which includes a center segment and a plurality of outer segments. The outer segments are attached to the center segment to adjust the area of the overall electrode. Gas distribution holes may be selectively formed on the center and outer segments, or both. By adding or removing the outer segments and stacking layers, the dimension of the electrode, the area of gas spurting region and the thickness of the provided upper electrode may be adjusted. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051593 | DEVICE FOR MACHINING WORKPIECES - The invention relates to a device for machining, particularly for cutting, of electrically conductive workpieces using a machining tool ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100051594 | MICRO-ARC ALLOY CLEANING METHOD AND DEVICE - A cleaning device and method utilizes an electric circuit including a power supply electrically attached through a first lead to the alloy structure and a second lead connected to a probe. A protective atmosphere is provided over the surface of the alloy that is to be cleaned. Electric energy supplied by the power source generates an electric arc between the probe and the surface of the structure within the protective atmosphere. The electric interaction created by the electric arc and the surface of the alloy removes built up undesired material. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051595 | PORTABLE WELDING WIRE FEED AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A welding system is provided that includes a wearable wire feeder. The wearable wire feeder includes a control unit configured to generate a control signal and a wire drive responsive to the control signal. Another welding system is provided that includes a wearable wire feeder that includes a wire drive, a circuit configured to control a welding parameter, and a battery coupled to the circuit, the wire drive, or a combination thereof. In another embodiment, a welding system is provided that includes a wire drive, a control unit configured to control the wire drive and a gas control configured to control flow of a gas. A method is also provided that includes generating a control signal within a wearable wire feeder and driving a welding wire within the wearable wire feeder in response to the control signal. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051596 | PORTABLE WELDING WIRE FEED SYSTEM AND METHOD - A welding system is provided that includes a wearable wire feeder having a wire drive motor that is responsive to a control signal received directly from a power unit. Another welding system is provided that includes a wearable wire feeder that is configured to couple to a constant voltage power unit and does not include a voltage sensor. Another welding system is provided that includes a power unit, a wearable wire feeder separate from the power unit, a cable extending directly from the power unit to the wearable wire feeder and a welding torch coupled to and separate from the wire feeder. A method is provided that includes receiving a control signal from a power unit at a wearable wire feeder and driving a welding wire from the wearable wire feeder to a welding torch in response to the control signal, wherein the wearable wire feeder is separate from the torch. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051597 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A substrate processing apparatus comprises: an outer tube; a manifold connected to the outer tube and made of a non-metal material; an inner tube disposed in the manifold at a more inner side than the outer tube and configured to process a substrate therein; a heating device installed at a more outer side than the outer tube and configured to heat the inside of the outer tube; a lid configured to open and close an opening of the manifold, with a seal member intervened therebetween; and a heat absorption member installed in the manifold, with a bottom end of the inner tube intervened therebetween, and configured to absorb heat from the heating device, the heat absorption member being made of a non-metal material. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051608 | INDUCTION COOKING DEVICE - There is provided an induction cooking device for achieving high heating power at the time of high temperature cooking while ensuring safety. An induction cooking device includes a heating coil ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100051609 | Directional Solidification of Silicon by Electric Induction Susceptor Heating in a Controlled Environment - An apparatus and process are provided for directional solidification of silicon by electric induction susceptor heating in a controlled environment. A susceptor vessel is positioned between upper and lower susceptor induction heating systems and a surrounding induction coil system in the controlled environment. Alternating current selectively applied to induction coils associated with the upper and lower susceptor heating systems, and the induction coils making up the surrounding induction coil system, result in melting of the silicon charge in the vessel and subsequent directional solidification of the molten silicon. A fluid medium can be directed from below the vessel towards the bottom, and then up the exterior sides of the vessel to enhance the directional solidification process. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051610 | COMBINATION TOOL PRESETTER AND INDUCTION HEAT-SHRINK APPARATUS - An apparatus is disclosed for accurately positioning a tool within a shrink-fit tool holder. The apparatus includes a combined tool presetter and heat-shrink device. The tool assembly is placed in a precision rotating spindle that is able to travel into a contained location for cooling of the tool assembly subsequent to heating the tool assembly through induction. The apparatus is adapted such that the precision rotating spindle precisely returns to a home measuring position subsequent to cooling for final measurement of the tool assembly. The presetter allows for measurements related to the tool assembly both prior to and subsequent to the shrink-fitting process. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051611 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INDUCTION HEATING AND HARDENING APPARATUS - A hardening apparatus ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100051612 | MICROWAVE HEATER AND METHOD OF HEATING - A microwave heater and method of heating are provided. The microwave heater includes a non-resonant enclosure and a continuous helical antenna within the non-resonant enclosure. The continuous helical antenna is configured to receive therein a load to be heated by microwaves radiated from the continuous helical antenna. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051613 | MOUNTING TABLE STRUCTURE AND PROCESSING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A mounting table structure for use in a processing chamber for performing a heat treatment by using a microwave, includes a mounting table for mounting thereon a target object, the mounting table including therein a heating unit having a heating element made of a non-metal material and a supporting column standing up on a bottom portion of the processing chamber to support the mounting table. A shield member for blocking the microwave is provided on a top surface of the mounting table. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051614 | Integral Box - In one embodiment, an integral box comprises a base with walls, with plate(s) extending from a side wall(s). Opening(s) in the side wall(s) and/or the base allow wiring to pass into the box. This box is formed as a single, unitary component. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051615 | FIRE CLASSIFIED FLOOR BOX ASSEMBLY - A floor box assembly includes a floor box, a mounting plate, a below-floor insulation kit, and an intumescent stem. When the floor box is installed on a floor deck having flutes and valleys, the mounting plate straddles one or more valleys and supports the floor box. The below-floor insulation kit closes off the flutes adjacent to the valley straddled by the mounting plate, and the intumescent stem penetrates the floor deck at the bottom of the valley. When installed, the floor box assembly is held together by attachment fasteners extending from the mounting plate through the floor deck and the below-floor insulation kit. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051616 | COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER - A collapsible container includes a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls. At least two of the side walls include a rigid first segment and a rigid second segment coupled to the first segment by a pivot to permit the side wall to fold so that the first segment and second segment form an acute angle or are parallel when the container is collapsed. The collapsible container can be configured in a storage configuration for containing objects or a collapsed configuration occupying less volume than the storage configuration for stowing the container. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051617 | Dark Box - A multifunction dark box includes a frame and an overcoat covering the frame. A light-blocking and high reflective hermitical chamber is formed inside the overcoat. A zipper is provided on three rectangle faces of the overcoat. A water-proof and light transmitting backing is provided in the zipper. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051638 | AIR ANNULUS CUT OFF NOZZLE TO REDUCE STRINGING AND METHOD - A nozzle for a viscous liquid dispensing apparatus has a nozzle tip with a generally conical outer surface that tapers toward a dispensing orifice and forms an annular discharge air passage substantially parallel to the conical outer surface. Pressurized fluid is directed over the conical outer surface toward the dispensing orifice and thus, prevents viscous liquid dispensed from the dispensing orifice from being pulled back toward the nozzle tip and accumulating on the conical outer surface of the nozzle tip. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051639 | Portable hand-sanitizing kiosk - A elongated rectangular kiosk with a floor-engaging portion is equipped with a handle and wheels adjacent a rear surface to facilitate is mobility. A sink-like region has a faucet-like dispenser from which waterless sanitizer is dispensed in response to a motion sensor. Electrical power is provided by a lithium storage battery which is recharged by a solar panel. A wireless receiver/transmitter communicates with a remote base computer to control and monitor the operation of the kiosk. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051640 | LIQUID DISPENSER - A liquid dispenser includes: a liquid container defining a liquid-storing space that is adapted to store a liquid therein; a liquid-driving unit defining a liquid passage and having a movable part, the liquid passage having an inlet that is in liquid communication with the liquid-storing space, and an outlet that is disposed outwardly of the liquid container, the movable part being movable between first and second positions for driving an amount of the liquid from the liquid-storing space to pass through the inlet and the outlet; and a part-driving unit including a power-driven gear set, and a rack engaging and driven by the gear set and connected to the movable part for driving movement of the movable part between the first and second positions. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051641 | CONTROLLABLE DOOR HANDLE SANITIZER - A controllable door handle sanitizer includes a base and an outer housing coupled to the base and movable between an open and a closed position. The sanitizer also includes a holder that receives and holds a container that stores a germicide and includes a first valve member. The holder is coupled to the base such that when the outer housing is opened, the container can be inserted and removed. The holder includes a biasing mechanism for applying a biasing force against the container to maintain the container in a fully loaded position. The sanitizer also includes an electronic valve module that includes a housing that is coupled to the base by engaging locating and support members integrally formed as part of the base. The module is positioned relative to the holder such that in the fully loaded position, the first valve member is actuated and opened, whereby discharge of the germicide is determined by an operating state of a second valve member of the electronic valve module. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051642 | Compact automatic homogenized liquid detergent dispensing device - A foam dispensing device creates and dispenses foam from a source of liquid. The device employs a mixing chamber upstream of a unit of porous material and an outlet. When activated, a single motor powers a liquid pump and an air pump. The liquid pump transports liquid from a source to the mixing chamber. The air pump propels air through the mixing chamber wherein the air becomes pressurized. The liquid and air mix within in the mixing chamber. The liquid-air mixture is propelled through the porous material by the flow of air, creating a foam that is dispensed from the outlet. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051643 | MATERIAL METERING SYSTEM - A material metering system which is executed by way of multistage metering in which material drop amount supplied into a metering device from a material outlet of a hopper per unit time is stepwisely reduced in one batch metering as a stage of metering is changed to subsequent stage of metering, each time the mass value measured with the metering device reaches a supply mass switch value as set in advance for each stage of the metering, thereby performing one batch metering. The system comprises a memory in which a target metering time for the each stage of metering except for a first stage of metering is memorized, each of the target time including unstable metering time for drop amount of material whose drop amount per unit time after changed from prior stage of the metering is unstable; a metering time measuring means for measuring an actual metering time at the each stage of metering; and a set value correction means for correcting the supply mass switch value at each stage of the metering except for the first stage of metering based on the target metering time and the actual metering time after performing one batch metering, whereby the entire metering time for subsequent batch metering to be performed is more reduced than one batch metering performed. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051644 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR STORING AND DISPENSING SOLID MATERIAL - The invention is directed to a dispensing unit suitable to precisely dispense material in powdery and/or granular form. The dispensing device comprises an gate valve opening sealingly closed by a blend. A control unit, which is interconnected to a scaling device, controls the opening of the gate valve opening by the position of the blend. The precise amount of the material is adjusted in relation to the signal of the scaling device. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051645 | Controlling Flow From Multi-Chamber Containers - The dispensing of substances from multi-chamber containers, such as tubes, can be controlled by the placement of a flow modifying unit in the dispensing nozzle of the container. The dispensing nozzle will have a plurality of channels, usually one for each chamber. The flow controlling unit is a constriction at an intermediate point, a point between the channel inlet and exit, in at least one of the channels. This constriction is sized to adjust flow so that the viscous substance from each chamber is dispensed at a set flow rate and in a set ratio, one to the other. The constriction is formed at the time that the nozzle is formed. In the compression molding process a mold pin is used, the mold pin meeting a mold base at an intermediate point in at least one channel. The mold pin and or mold base has a recess that is the size and shape of the flow modifying constriction. Plastic is injected into the mold and the flow modifying unit is formed at the same time as the nozzle. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051646 | BAG INCORPORATED WITH A FLUID REGULATING VALVE - A flexible bag contains a fluid regulating valve formed through seals, wherein the flexible bag solves leaks and wasting of the contained product in a controlled manner by consumers. Incorporation of the valve balances the pressures and as a result an easy, continuous and controlled exiting by the user. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051647 | MECHANISM FOR DOUBLING SOAP DISPENSING AMOUNT OF AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER - A mechanism for doubling a soap dispensing amount of an automatic soap dispenser includes: a speed reducer disposed inside a soap dispenser, driven by a motor and coupled with a pushing element; a resisting element provided on an inner surface of the soap dispenser that is on a forward moving side of the pushing element; and a soap container connected with a discharge tube located between the pushing element and the resisting element. A pad is coupled to a side of the resisting element facing the pushing element so as to be adjacent to an outer surface of the discharge tube, thereby increasing the time the discharge tube is jointly compressed by the pushing element and the resisting element. Thus, the soap dispensing amount can be doubled without having to modify an existing soap dispensing mechanism of the soap dispenser and a moving cycle of the pushing element. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051648 | DOSAGE DISPENSING DEVICE FOR POWDERS AND PASTES - A dispensing head for a powder or paste dosage material has a housing with an outlet opening, a bearing- and passage area, and at least one socket connected to a source container. A feeder chute is formed inside the housing. A closure shaft is in the bearing- and passage area, free to rotate about and to slide along its central longitudinal axis. The closure shaft is connected to a closure element arranged near the outlet opening. Moving the closure shaft in the axial direction controls the volume flow of the dosage material through the outlet opening. A limit stop restricts the displacement of the closure shaft along its central longitudinal axis. In the feeder chute, an opposing stop defines the closed position where the limit stop rests in direct contact against the opposing stop and the outlet opening is closed off by the closure portion of the closure element. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051649 | NOZZLE RETRACTABLE DISPENSER - Provided is a nozzle retractable dispenser which includes a container ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100051650 | Spray gun for generating continuous spray and method for controlling the spray gun - A spray gun includes a spray unit, the spray unit having a nozzle and a trigger connected beneath the nozzle, a frame connected to the spray unit and connected with a container, and a path defined between the nozzle and the frame; a sliding slope having a slope sliding by driving the trigger, further having a return unit at the back end to drive the trigger back to original position after the trigger is pulled; an action rod having a piston at one end thereof and the slope of the sliding slope at another end thereof, the piston is moved reciprocally by the slope of the sliding slope when the trigger is pushed and returned to original position, and a pump connected to the path and the action rod is located corresponding to the pump, the action rod located within the pump and defining the pump into a first chamber and a second chamber; wherein when the piston is moved reciprocally by the slope of the sliding slope, the first chamber and the second chamber output liquid alternatively to generate the continuous spray. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051651 | METERING VALVE AND DISPENSING APPARATUS - A metering valve ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100051652 | SPRAY CAN HANDLE ATTACHMENT - A handle attachment for mounting to a standardized valve mounting cup of a spray can and operating a push-type dispenser valve. The handle attachment includes a housing that defines a grip and a cap configured to couple with an outer diameter of the valve mounting cup. An actuation device is pivotally mounted to the housing and includes a trigger portion disposed adjacent the grip and a finger portion disposed within the cap for actuating the push-type dispenser valve. A C-shaped rim is disposed on the cap and defines a central opening sized to accommodate the valve mounting cup, a base located on the axis of symmetry of the rim, a circumferential gap located on the axis of symmetry diametrically opposite the base and separating two ends of the rim, and at least one slot disposed between the base and a diametrical chord perpendicular to the axis of symmetry. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051653 | VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR PRESSURIZED DISPENSERS - An improved valve assembly for use in a pressurized dispenser is disclosed. The disclosed valve assembly may include a valve housing and a blocking member operatively associated with the valve housing, wherein the wall of the valve housing includes at least one transverse primary opening and at least one transverse secondary opening thereon. The blocking member is slidable from a filling position, in which fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the valve housing is established through both primary and secondary openings, to a dispensing position, in which fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the valve housing is established only through the primary opening and not through the secondary opening. The blocking member may include a slidable sleeve, a slidable piston plate, or a combination of both. In operation, the disclosed valve member may provide an increased flow rate during product and/or propellant filling while retaining a regular flow rate during dispensing. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051654 | Hanky-tanky, multiple garment hanger - A garment hanging apparatus comprising a vertical base tube, wherein said base tube is comprised of an attachment device and at least two sets of holes through said base tube placed in a horizontal position, and said apparatus is further comprised of at least two horizontally oriented sliders, such that said sliders display multiple garments in a vertical orientation, and whereby said sliders are placed through said holes and extend through said base tube, and wherein end caps are place on each outside end of said slider, and wherein said sliders are comprised of a non slip material. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051655 | INSIDE WRAP AROUND GARMENT HANGER - The present invention relates generally to molded plastic garment hangers. Garment hangers of this type may be simply constructed as molded plastic structures incorporating a hook adapted to be suspended from a suitable support, such as a garment display rack or the like. The garment hanger has a plurality of elongated body members extending in opposite directions from the hook so as to facilitate a garment to be suspended therefrom. The opposite or distal ends of the elongated body members typically have vertical members attached thereto, and a first set of garment clips formed on the vertical members to enable the attachment of various kinds of garments thereto. The vertical members also have a second set of garment clips formed on the opposite side of the vertical member to permit the garment straps to be secured. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051656 | Magnetic gunstock holder - A magnetic gunstock holding device for attaching a gunstock to a hunters clothing. The device has two nylon strap assemblies with magnets sewn in. The first nylon and Velcro strap holds the magnet on the recoil pad of a gun. The second nylon strap holds the magnet on the shoulder of the hunter. The second strap makes a loop at the bottom that supports the bottom of the recoil pad on the gun. Allows the hunter to be in the ready position, with no hands on his gun, if the front of the gun is supported. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051657 | BAG THAT DISTRIBUTES WEIGHT OVER THE BACK OF A PERSON - An apparatus includes a bag to carry one or more objects on the back of a person, and a cushion for connection to a surface of the bag. The cushion is used for making substantially continuous contact with the back when the bag is carried on the back. The apparatus may be a backpack or any other type of bag. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051668 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH INDICATOR - A surgical stapling instrument including a handle assembly, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, and a head portion. The handle assembly includes a firing trigger and a firing indicator. The firing trigger is movable between a first non-actuated position and a second actuated position. The head portion is disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and includes an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The anvil assembly is movable in relation to the shell assembly between spaced and approximated positions. Engagement structure of the firing trigger moves the firing indicator from a first position to a second position when the firing trigger is moved from its first non-actuated position toward its second actuated position. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051669 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH INDICATOR - A surgical stapling instrument including a handle assembly, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion and an indicator. A firing trigger is movable between first and second positions. The head portion includes an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The anvil assembly is movable in relation to the shell assembly between spaced and approximated positions. The indicator is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the handle assembly and is movable between a first position and a second position in response to movement of the anvil assembly towards its approximated position. The indicator is movable between the second position and a third position in response to firing of the instrument. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051670 | Wire bonding device and wire bonding process using same - A wire bonding device conducts: detecting Z-axis moving speed of the capillary in a predetermined bonding position on a coupling terminal and controlling the Z-axis movement of the capillary by a moving mechanism if the Z-axis moving speed of the capillary is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold; calculating a displacement in the Z-axis position after the Z-axis moving speed of the capillary reaches equal to or lower than the threshold on the basis of time-dependent change of the Z-axis position of the capillary; detecting a non-stick of the wire on the basis of a conducting condition between the wire and the coupling terminal, and judging whether a difference between the reference displacement and the displacement when a non-stick of the wire is detected by a non-stick detecting unit on the basis of the conducting condition is within a predetermined range or not; and correcting any one of the threshold and the oscillation output of the ultrasonic wave if a correction/judging unit judges with the non-stick detecting unit that a difference between the reference displacement and the displacement when a non-stick of the wire is detected is out of a predetermined range. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051671 | BALL MOUNTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A device for mounting an array of solder balls to a plurality of substrates of integrated circuits, comprising: a first plate for receiving a first substrate in a loading position; said first plate adapted to translate laterally from a substrate loading position to a flux receiving position; said first plate further adapted to rotate 180° from the substrate loading position to a such that the first plate is in a solder ball receiving position, and; mounting solder balls to the first plate. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051672 | INTERNAL PIPE CLAMP ALIGNMENT GUIDES WITH PURGE BACKUP - This invention relates to an apparatus for clamping adjacent ends of pipe sections to be welded, the apparatus comprising a plurality of clamping members movable between retracted and extended clamping positions, each of the clamping members comprising a clamping shoe and a connecting member connecting the shoe to the apparatus frame; each of the clamping shoes comprising a longitudinal groove on its clamping surface oriented parallel to the adjacent pipe ends, at least one gas passageway through the clamping shoe which extends from a surface of the shoe away from the clamping surface to a termination point within the longitudinal groove, and at least one alignment guide device in the longitudinal groove; a means for delivering an inert purge gas to the longitudinal groove through the gas passageway; and a means for moving the clamping members between the retracted and extended clamping positions. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051673 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING A SOLDER DEPOSIT CONFIGURATION - Method and device for transferring a solder deposit configuration having multiple solder deposits onto a terminal surface configuration of a contact surface of a substrate ( | 2010-03-04 |
20100051674 | WATER-REPELLANT AND GAS BARRIER COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A water-repellant and gas barrier composite material includes a core portion and a face member mounted to one of the surfaces of the core portion. The core portion has a wood fiber based geometrically patterned structure defining two spaced-apart substantially planar surfaces and including an hydrophobic additive. The face member has a wood fiber based linerboard including an hydrophobic additive and a nylon coating film on a surface of the wood fiber based linerboard. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051675 | PACKAGE FOR HEATING A FOOD PRODUCT - A package for holding a food product. The package comprises a first central panel, an end panel foldably connected to the first central panel, and a second central panel foldably connected to the end panel. At least one first side panel is foldably connected to the first central panel and comprises an opening. At least one second side panel is foldably connected to the second central panel. A retention flap is foldably connected to the second side panel. The retention flap comprises a locking portion shaped to be received in the opening and retain the first panel in a closed position of the package. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051676 | DISPLAY PACKING FOR BICYCLE HANDLEBAR GRIPS - A display packing for bicycle handlebar grips comprises a packing container which forms a packing chamber for accommodating at least a first bicycle handlebar grip. A rod-shaped receiving element, connected to the packing container via a connection arm, is provided for mounting a second bicycle handlebar grip thereon. The packing container is formed in one piece with the connection arm. | 2010-03-04 |
20100051677 | Packaging Carton Box Structure - A packaging carton box structure includes a first sheet and a second sheet, and a pre-tearing portion is disposed on a first side plate of the first sheet. After the first sheet and the second sheet are bent, an object is packaged, and then, after the packaged object is placed on a placement plane, the pre-tearing portion is torn, so as to take out the object along a direction parallel to the placement plane, which is time-saving and labor-saving, and further prevents the object from falling off to result in damages when being taken out. | 2010-03-04 |