11th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090065285 | VEHICLE STEERING APPARATUS - A vehicle steering apparatus, includes a steering member for rotational operation, a support mechanism that supports the steering member so as to be movable between a housing position where the steering member is housed in a fixed frame of an instrument panel and a projection position where the steering member projects to an outside of the fixed frame, and that regulates an attitude of the steering member located between the housing position and the projection position, and a movable frame that moves together with the steering member, and that constitutes a part of the instrument panel by covering an opening formed in the fixed frame of the instrument panel when the steering member is housed at the housing position. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065286 | POWER STEERING SYSTEM - A power steering system for a vehicle is described, wherein a magnetic or electromagnetic actuator, which can be acted on via a controller, is associated with a torsion bar connected to a steering wheel, and by which the torsional stiffness of the system is variable in dependence on the vehicle speed, the steering angle speed and/or the transverse acceleration. In this connection, the electrical power supply of the magnetic or electromagnetic actuator taking place via the controller is interrupted or reduced when a steering angle speed of zero is detected or when a steering angle speed of zero and a vehicle speed of zero are detected. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065287 | ROLLING DEVICE EMPLOYING LUBRICATING GREASE COMPOSITION AND ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE ROLLING DEVICE - A rolling device is provided which employs a lubricating grease composition which considerably diminishes irregular friction fluctuations occurring on rolling/sliding friction surfaces, shows stable low-torque characteristics in a wide temperature range, can retain a sufficient oil film even at high temperatures, has along life, and contains a novel thickener. Also provided is an electric power steering apparatus employing the rolling device. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065288 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS - A controller samples a motor current value detected by a motor current detector at a sampling start timing for turning on a switching device to start holding in a motor current hold section, and fetches the motor current value held in the motor current hold section at a hold timing for turning off the switching device. The sampling start timing and the hold timing are variable. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065289 | Particle motion sensor mounting for marine seismic sensor streamers - A marine seismic streamer includes a jacket substantially covering an exterior of the streamer. At least one strength member is disposed along the length of the jacket. A sensor mount is coupled to the strength member. At least one particle motion sensor is suspended within the sensor mount at a selected location along the jacket. The at least one particle motion sensor is suspended in the jacket by at least one biasing device. A mass of the particle motion sensor and a force rate of the biasing device are selected such that a resonant frequency of the particle motion sensor within the sensor jacket is within a predetermined range. The sensor mount is configured such that motion of the jacket, the sensor mount and the strength member is substantially isolated from the particle motion sensor. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065290 | INTERFLOOR NOISE REDUCTION PANEL WITH AIR PURIFYING AND STERILIZING FUNCTIONS FOR BUILDING - An interfloor noise reduction panel with an air purifying function for buildings is capable of reducing impact due to the dropping of a weight and electromotive forces of machinery as well as noise and vibration transmitted through the floor of the building through the structure in which a plurality of springs, a sound-absorbing material, an ion mortar layer are disposed in a base panel such that noise generated by pressure applied to the panel above is absorbed and thus maximally extinguished. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065291 | ELECTROPNEUMATIC HORN SYSTEM - The present electric horn system includes a monolithic rigid housing member having a receiving opening for fixably housing, in an non-removable and secure manner following assembly, a compressor member, thereby preventing unintended separation and improving a reliability of the electric horn system. An acoustic sound wave generator includes an acoustic duct chambering system associated throughout with the monolithic rigid housing member. The acoustic sound wave generator receives compressed air from the compressor member to produce sound and propagate the same externally. A horn mounting system enables ready attachment of the system to a consumer-desired surface; either mechanically, magnetically, adhesively or via any other known attachment or mounting system. Optional weather and water resistant systems prohibit unintended water access to the electric horn system enabling use of the system in exposed weather conditions for improved user convenience. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065292 | Low Noise Fuel Injection Pump - A fuel pump assembly has a bushing defining a pumping chamber, a plunger, a cam follower piece, and a compliance device for absorbing noise by increasing either or both of a hydraulic and/or a mechanical compliance of the fuel pump assembly. The compliance device may includes a spring washer or a press-fit spring. The pump bushing and/or plunger may include a cavity as the compliance device for increasing dead volume, the cavity being in fluid communication with the pumping chamber via an orifice. A deflectable or movable mechanism is positioned within a cavity for increasing dead volume, and a solenoid varies a diameter of the orifice. The moveable mechanism includes a poppet valve having a switching pressure related to engine speed. A vehicle includes an engine, transmission, fuel rail, and a fuel pump assembly configured with at least one compliance device for absorbing a hydraulic noise component. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065293 | CONVERTIBLE FOLDED HORN ENCLOSURE WITH IMPROVED COMPACTNESS - A low frequency exponential bass horn enclosure employing a bifurcated horn pathway and twin throats, convertible to a variety of front-loaded or rear-loaded configurations without modifications by the use of interchangeable parts, with driver access typically from the front. Optimized for corner placement but fully enclosed horn channel allows for floor or wall use. The horizontal “butterfly” throat is located at the rear of the enclosure and expands vertically, and the vertically arranged horn terminus exhausts in forward-canted splay angles around a partially rectangular back chamber. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065294 | Engine silencing and vibration reduction system and method - A noise and vibration reduction system for an engine affixed to a body and a method for reducing vibrations in the body produced by that engine during operation. The present invention is particularly related to noise and vibration reduction in auxiliary power units installed on long-haul trucks and similar types of transportation vehicles. The primary noise and vibration reduction components of the present invention include an air intake silencer, a vibration tuner, and an engine speed limiter. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065295 | DESUPERHEATER MUFFLER - A liner system for a steam outlet pipe of a turbine bypass system comprises a liner mounted in spaced coaxial relation to the inner pipe wall such that an annular cavity is defined between the liner and the steam outlet pipe. The cavity is open on an upstream end and closed on a downstream end such that a quarter-wavelength resonator is formed for attenuating noise associated with a flow of superheated steam passing through the steam pipe. The liner may include a plurality of perforations to further attenuate noise in the steam outlet pipe. The open upstream end and closed downstream end of the cavity increases pressure within the cavity to prevent cooling water from entering the perforations and contacting the inner pipe wall. A wire mesh disposed against the outer liner wall may block cooling water penetration through the perforations and may further attenuate noise associated with the flow of superheated steam. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065296 | Fixing Device of Catalyst Substrate - A fixing device includes a muffler and a catalyst mantle. The muffler is communicated with an exhausting route of an internal combustion engine. The muffler has at least one clapboard to divide inner space thereof for forming a plurality of expanding rooms, which are communicated with each other and configured for guiding waste gas. The catalyst mantle is integrated on the clapboard. The catalyst mantle has an admission terminal and an exhaust terminal communicated with the plurality of expanding rooms. A substrate having catalyst coated thereon is arranged in the catalyst mantle between the admission terminal and the exhaust terminal. At least one block is configured for preventing the substrate sliding to the exhaust terminal and a stopper is formed on the clapboard or an inner wall of the muffler for preventing the substrate sliding to the admission terminal. The fixing device improves the fixing capacity of the substrate, and decreases the manufacturing steps for arranging the catalyst mantle in the muffler. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065297 | DUAL ACTION INLET DOOR AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - An inlet door assembly and method for reducing noise from an auxiliary power unit (APU) contained within an aircraft housing is provided. The inlet assembly includes an inlet duct, an actuator, and a door. The inlet duct is configured to extend from the auxiliary power unit to the aircraft housing and has a sidewall that defines a flow passage through which APU noise propagates. The actuator is disposed at least partially within the inlet duct. The door coupled to the actuator. The actuator is also configured to selectively rotate the door between at least a first position, in which at least a portion of the door deflects APU noise in a first direction, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the door deflects the APU noise in a second direction. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065298 | FLOOR SILENCER - It is an object of the present invention to provide a floor silencer that has good transport efficiency due to an ability to be transported in a flat state, and can be assembled to a floor panel of a vehicle by folding along a band-like concave portion. The floor silencer is used with a first surface side in contact with a floor carpet, and a second surface side in contact with the floor panel of the vehicle. The floor silencer also has the band-like concave portion and can be folded along the band-like concave portion. The floor silencer is transported in a flat state and not folded during transport, and is used folded along the band-like concave portion during assembly. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065299 | SOUND DISSIPATING MATERIAL - A composite formed by a reinforced elastomer material that dissipates, isolates, and absorbs sound and vibrational energy waves. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065300 | ELEVATED ADVENTURE COURSE - An elevated adventure course, having an entrance-exit platform connected to a support member; a tracking member secured to a top portion of the support member; an element secured to said support member; and a path defined by a plurality of the elements that leads to a second entrance-exit platform. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065301 | ACCESS DEVICE - An access system ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090065302 | Fiberglass reinforced plastic products having increased weatherability, system and method - Climbing products containing rails decorated using veil products colored, patterned, painted or in combination with marking methods such as company names and logos and resin formulation designed to withstand exposure to UV radiation with minimal change in appearance which create specific appearances for applications, enhance weathering performance, and facilitate processing efficiency. A combination of a filler free resin and coated veil systems to create a synergistic weather resistance surface with self contained color, pattern, picture, logo or combination of said same for climbing products. A system for producing components. Various methods, system, a ladder rail. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065303 | Marine emergency rope ladder apparatus - An improved marine emergency rope ladder apparatus includes: (a) a continuous piece of rope knotted so as to form a safety ladder having a top and a bottom-free end, two side pieces that form a loop at the top of the ladder which is used to attach the top of the ladder to the surface to which it is to be affixed, and a plurality of rungs extending between these side pieces, (b) a pull rope whose top end is attached proximate the free end of the ladder and whose length is such that its bottom end is place proximate a water surface to which the ladder is to be extended, (c) a covering for the ladder in the form of a sleeve with a top flap and a means for releasably connecting the covering's bottom portion so that it can support the weight of the ladder fitted within the covering, and wherein this releasable means is configured so that a pull on the pull rope causes the releasable means to open the covering's bottom so as to allow the free end of the ladder to fall to the water below. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065304 | Extendable and retractable ladder - An extendable and retractable ladder which comprises a plurality of ladder sections, each of which is stackable upon and nestable within the adjacent ladder section. A locking means is disposed between adjacent ladder sections to lock relative installation positions of the ladder sections. The locking means is disposed in a middle portion of the rung of the ladder section and it comprises a left and a right locking rods which move in synchrony with each other, a spring which connects the left and the right locking rods, and a left and a right controlling handles which are connected to the left and the right locking rods respectively. Locking holes are disposed on adjacent ladder sections and free ends of the left and the right locking rods at corresponding positions. As only one single hand is required to simultaneously pull the left and the right controlling handles to unlock the ladder sections, the present invention is more convenient to use. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065305 | Panel and Use Of Such A Panel As A Scaffolding Board or A Building Panel - The present invention relates to a panel comprising two parallel skin plates made of wood or a wood material, between which ribs extend for stiffening the panel, wherein the ribs are at least substantially made of wood or a wood material. The present invention further relates to the use of such a panel as a scaffolding board or a construction element and to scaffolding provided with such panels. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065306 | LUBRICATING OIL SUPPLY DEVICE - A lubricating oil supply device includes a casing including a cylindrical bore and a guide passage whose one end opens to an inside of the casing and whose the other end opens to the cylindrical bore, a rotational shaft including a center bore, an accommodating groove, and a discharge passage which corresponds to the guide passage and whose one end opens to the accommodating groove and whose the other end opens to the center bore, and a lubricating oil guiding member accommodated within the accommodating groove and including a cylindrical portion, a guide hole, which has a first inner side surface connected to an outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion so as to form an angle therebtween and a second inner side surface and which is always connected to the discharge passage, and a guide groove extending along the outer circumferential surface of the lubricating oil guiding member. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065307 | FOOD PAN HAVING ELASTOMERIC HEAT AND SCRATCH RESISTANT PROTECTIVE FLANGE GASKET - Food serving pans made from a high heat conductive material include a gasket covering at least a portion of the flange in order to protect a person's fingers from heat or cold, improve gripping ability, provide a seal against a counter top of a food serving table, and protect paint or non stick coating from chipping off the flange. The food serving pan is made from aluminum or other highly heat conductive material. The gasket comprises silicone, other elastomer, or other heat resistant and insulating material. The gasket includes a circumferential sealing ridge and a finger gripping recess. A food serving system includes one or more food pans and a food serving table. The food serving pans help maintain food contained therein at a desired temperature by efficiently transferring heat or cold from the serving table while sealing the interface between the flange and the counter top of the serving table. The interface between the gasket and flange prevents build up of food or debris, thus maintaining cleanliness during repeated use and cleaning cycles. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065308 | Variable-section fork for fork-lift trucks - An L-shaped fork for fork-lift trucks comprises a first substantially straight section intended to be secured to the truck, a second substantially straight section intended to support a load to be lifted and a knee portion connecting the first section to the second section. The knee portion has a larger cross section than the first and the second section of the fork. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065309 | MAGNETIC GUIDE APPARATUS - A magnetic guide apparatus includes at least two gap sensors which are disposed with a predetermined interval in a direction of movement of a moving body, and detect a gap between a magnet unit and a guide rail, a signal correction unit which determines variation amounts of detection signals which are output from the gap sensors, relatively varies weight coefficients for the respective detection signals on the basis of the variation amounts, and outputs, as a signal for magnetic control, a signal which is obtained by adding the detection signals which are multiplied by the weight coefficients, and a control unit which controls the magnetic force of the magnet unit on the basis of the signal for magnetic control, which is output from the signal correction unit. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065310 | INSTALLING GUIDE RAILS IN AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM | 2009-03-12 |
20090065311 | SINGLE MOTOR ELECTRONIC WEDGE BRAKE SYSTEM GENERATING SOLENOID ASSISTING FORCE - While driving one motor, an electronic wedge brake (EWB) system according to an embodiment of the present invention implements a main braking function by self-energizing caused by a wedge operation. Since only one motor is used, it is possible to reduce the number of parts and to simplify the structure. Further, the electronic wedge brake system implements various functions, such as a function for maintaining a set clearance of a pad, a Fail-Safe function, and an EPB function by using a solenoid interlocked with the NSL (Non-Self Locking) type screw that moves in the axial direction. When the electronic wedge brake system is operated, an axial reaction force transmitted from the pad is dispersed using a frictional force caused by a NSL (Non-Self Locking) type push rod shaft, which reduces a load of a solenoid which constrains a push rod shaft. As a result, a low-performance solenoid may be used. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065312 | Slack adjuster for railway vehicle brake rigging - The present invention teaches a double-acting compression actuatable slack adjuster to adjust the slack in the brake rigging of a railway vehicle which includes a pair of elongated members movable with respect to each other in a longitudinal direction. A positioning device carrying a pair of opposed abutting surfaces is threadedly engaged with a threaded portion of the elongated rod. Pair of opposite facing abutment surfaces are positioned within the hollow housing. A first urging device is positioned to urge the positioning device into a disengaged position. A second urging device overcomes the force of the first urging device and urges an abutting surface on the positioning device into engagement with an adjacent abutment surface. A first overtravel control device is provided which is activated by a trigger device. A second overtravel control device is provided to prevent jamming condition of the positioning device with one of the abutment surfaces when the elongated rod is fully extended. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065313 | Composite Brake Drum with Middle Position Squealer Band - A novel composite brake drum with a shell and a drum liner that includes one or more mid-positioned squealer bands that are roughly in line with the ribs of the brake shoes. This places the most rigid part of the brake drum and the location of greatest heat sink over the most rigid portion of the brake shoes, which is also the position of greatest heat input. The axial cooling fins radiating from the squealer band aid in dissipating the heat from friction generated during the braking cycle. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065314 | DAMPER - A damper (D | 2009-03-12 |
20090065315 | Damping force generating mechanism for shock absorber - A shock absorber comprises a first passage ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090065316 | Hydraulic shock absorber for bicycle front fork - A hydraulic shock absorber for use in a bicycle front fork include a retractable tube set containing hydraulic fluid, a locking mechanism mounted inside the retractable tube set, and an adjustment mechanism mounted on a top side of the retractable tube set and controllable to lock out and open a hydraulic fluid passage in the locking mechanism for transient pressure relief, assuring riding comfort. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065317 | Interchangeable energy-absorbing unit, in particular for use in combination with a buffer - The present invention relates to an energy-absorbing unit, including a UIC buffer or a side buffer, which provides an additional irreversible shock-absorbing stage for e.g., a UIC buffer which can be retroactively installed, an energy-absorbing unit, is proposed which is mountable to the support frame or undercarriage, of e.g., a railborne vehicle as one complete exchangeable unit. The energy-absorbing unit hereto includes a base plate for preferably detachable connecting of the energy-absorbing unit to the support frame or undercarriage of a car body, a connecting plate, to which e.g., the UIC buffer can be connected, and a destructively-configured energy-absorbing element which is braced between the base plate and the connecting plate without play. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065318 | OIL PRESSURE CONTROL APPARATUS - In one embodiment, an oil pressure control apparatus includes a belt-driven continuously variable transmission, a lockup clutch provided in a torque converter, a primary regulator valve that regulates a line oil pressure that becomes a source pressure of oil pressure of various parts, and a lockup control valve that performs switching when controlling engagement/release of the lockup clutch. Control of the primary regulator valve and control of the lockup control valve are performed with a single linear solenoid valve. In this case, control of the primary regulator valve and control of the lockup control valve are performed in different ranges. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065319 | Torque converter with stator shaft one-way clutch - A hydraulic torque converter including a stator, a stator shaft, a one-way clutch including blocking elements and being connected to the stator shaft, a stator hub connecting the stator to the one-way clutch, and axial bearings supporting the stator hub, an axial length of the blocking elements being larger than an axial length between the bearings. Embodiments with blocking elements in a pump hub with an inner race with a radius similar to the stator shaft and with adjacent blocking elements are also disclosed. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065320 | Coupling assembly - A coupling assembly for use in transmitting force includes a housing which at least partially encloses a rotatable disc. The housing has a plate portion with an annular force transmitting surface which is engagable with the rotatable disc. A cooling fluid channel is at least partially defined by a side of the plate portion opposite from the force transmitting surface. A plurality of projections extend into a path of flow of cooling fluid through the cooling fluid channel. A cooling fluid inlet includes a passage having a portion with a large cross section connected in fluid communication with a radially outer portion of the cooling fluid channel. A portion of the inlet passage having a small cross section is connected in fluid communication with a radially inner portion of the cooling fluid channel. Ribs extend across the radially inner and outer portions of the cooling fluid channel. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065321 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A transmission ECU calculates a differential rotation, which is the rotational speed difference between a friction plate and a separator plate, when it is determined that a second brake is not engaged. If it is determined that the differential rotation is equal to or above a predetermined value, the transmission ECU narrows the pack clearance of the second brake. If it is determined that the differential rotation is less than the predetermined value, the transmission ECU widens the pack clearance of the second brake. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065322 | Double-clutch transmission with a device for controlling a plurality of hydraulic shift cylinders - A double-clutch transmission having at least three and preferably four, hydraulic shift cylinders, and a control device to actuate the hydraulic shift cylinders. To improve the speed of operation when selecting a gear, the shift cylinders needed for gear shifting are actuated with the aid of at least three electromagnetically shiftable directional valves. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065323 | Hydraulic actuating system for a motor vehicle clutch - A hydraulic actuating system for a shiftable clutch installed in a drive train of a motor vehicle between an internal combustion engine and a transmission, which comprises at least one pressure source to produce a fluid pressure; a slave cylinder operably connected to the pressure source by which a clutch-release element of the vehicle clutch becomes subjectable to an actuating force; and a hydraulic clutch control means. The pressure source is configurable to create a compact and low-cost actuating system such that the maximum fluid pressure which it can produce is lower than that necessary at the slave cylinder to actuate the motor vehicle clutch. In this way, a hydraulic pressure booster becomes provided which can increase the fluid pressure to the level required for the clutch actuation. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065324 | Gaming Token And Method For Its Use - Disclosed herein are techniques for the creation, distribution and use of a token that is used in a gaming system. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065325 | Smart Card Customization - The invention concerns a method for reducing factory customizing time in a smart card (CP | 2009-03-12 |
20090065326 | VALUE MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE FOR IC COINS AND MONETARY COINS - A valve medium processing device for IC coins and coins includes a housing having an insertion slot with an IC coin passage connected to receive IC coins from the insertion slot. A coin passage is also connected to receive coins from the insertion slot. A retaining unit for IC coins selectively stops and releases an IC coin, so that a read and/or write unit can establish a value for the IC coin. An IC coin allocating unit is positioned downstream in the IC coin passage for directing an IC coin to one of an IC coin storage passage and a retain passage. A coin allocating unit allocates a coin to one of a coin storage passage and the return passage. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065327 | Modular conveyor system - A mobile conveyor system includes a conveyor having a portion with a first dimension, the first dimension having a value falling within a predetermined range of values. The system also includes a mobile frame assembly for mounting the conveyor thereon. The frame assembly defines a conveyor mounting bed having a second dimension that is adjustable for receiving therein-the portion of the conveyor having the first dimension, for mounting the conveyor to the frame assembly. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065328 | TURNAROUND CURVE SYSTEM FOR A CHAIN CONVEYOR SYSTEM - The invention relates to a turnaround curve system for a chain conveyor system, having a chain having linear traction which is driven in turnaround sections by means of turnaround guides ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090065329 | WORKPIECE HOLDER - A workpiece holder ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090065330 | CONVEYOR SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for accumulating articles on transport conveyors, for efficiently merging articles, and for automatically controlling sortation speed are disclosed. Transport conveyor beds upstream of an accumulation conveyor bed may be controlled to more densely pack articles, as well as to more timely deliver articles to the downstream subsystem when accumulation terminates. Slugs of articles in a merge subsystem may be released based on a prioritization scheme that heavily weighs the ability of the slug to attach to the next-most downstream slug. A combination of closed and open-looped control of the slug's movement may be used to accurately position slugs on the merge bed. A downstream sortation speed may be automatically adjusted based on the amount of merge traffic. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065331 | Inhibitor switch for automatic transmission - A movable contact board is engaged to a detent plate and the movable contact board is provided with a plurality of support portions, for example, four legs for supporting a stationary contact board and, on the other hand, the stationary contact board is provided with a plurality of guide grooves for reciprocally guiding the four support portions (legs) in the movable contact board along the rotational direction. Further, the plurality of the support portions (leg) are configured of the support portions, for example, four legs extending generally vertically from the movable contact board so as to straddle stationary contact points and bending portions provided in the four respective legs to penetrate through the pair of the guide grooves in the stationary contact board for supporting the stationary contact board from the backside. Thereby, an inhibitor switch preferable in view of reduction in the number of components and reduction in a plastic amount can be provided. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065332 | Inhibitor switch for automatic transmission - A movable contact board is engaged to a detent plate fixed and fastened to a manual shaft and a shaft support portion for supporting the manual shaft which is a turning center of the detent plate to the stationary contact board is formed integrally with the movable contact board. Therefore, the detent plate, the manual shaft and the movable contact board cooperate integrally, leading to an improvement on relative position accuracy of the movable contact board to the stationary contact board. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065333 | Switch disconnector and switchgear assembly with a switch disconnector - A load disconnecting circuit is disclosed with a housing that has a first housing section, which houses the drive, and has a second housing section, which houses a fixed contact element and a longitudinally extended moving contact element. The second housing section has a longitudinal extension adapted to the moving contact element. Field-control rings are placed on the second housing section while encircling it, of which the first are arranged in the vicinity of the fixed contact element and the second are arranged in the vicinity of the switch-off position of the moving contact element. Via a respective connection conductor, the first field-control ring is connected to the potential of the fixed contact element, and the second field-control ring is connected to the potential of the moving contact element when in its switch-off position. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065334 | SWITCH - A plurality of vertical bends are provided in a terminal projecting from a switch contact outwardly of a case. With this structure, when the terminal is soldered to a land on a wiring board, a plurality of solder layers are formed between the plurality of bends and the land. The plurality of solder layers can enhance the terminal strength, thereby preventing the switch from coming or floating off from the wiring board. Thus, a switch capable of ensuring reliable operation can be provided. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065335 | Multi-functional keypad module for a mobile phone - A multi-functional keypad module for a mobile phone includes a circuit board, a light-emitting element, a soft light-guiding rubber layer, an optical touch layer, and a key layer. The soft light-guiding rubber layer is provided on the circuit board and has a plurality of protrusions each corresponding to the circuit board; thereby a feedback feeling from a pressing action and a light-guiding effect can be obtained. The optical touch layer is provided on the soft light-guiding rubber layer, in order to continue the optically enhanced touch-control and the feedback feeling. The key layer is provided on the optical touch layer, with a plurality of keys respectively corresponding to one of the protrusion, thereby completes and achieves the optically enhanced touch-control effect and feedback feeling. Via the above arrangement, the keypad module of a mobile phone has multiple functions of light guiding, touch-control, and feedback feeling from a pressing action. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065336 | RECONFIGURABLE SWITCH ARRAY USING MULTI-LAYERED FILM - A switch panel assembly includes a plurality of selectively enabled switches for actuating only those available features. A plurality of available actuateable features are represented on the switch panel by graphics that are hidden in a non-illuminated condition and reveled when backlit. Each of individual switch and corresponding LED are selectively enabled and become visible and actuateable when those corresponding features are available to provide a single device operable without physical modification for many features assembled in many different combinations. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065337 | Keypad Device and Related Input Device for an Electronic Device - A keypad device for an electronic device includes a substrate, a first light-emitting device coupled to the substrate for generating a first colored light source, a second light-emitting device coupled to the substrate for generating a second colored light source different from the first colored light source, a first transparent board made of a translucent material of a first color for displaying a first symbol, a second transparent board made of a translucent material of a second color, for displaying a second symbol, and a transparent film deployed on the first transparent board and the second transparent board. The first color is a complementary color of the color of the first colored light source, and the second color is a complementary color of the color of the second colored light source. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065338 | CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR MOTOR PROTECTION AND/OR LINE PROTECTION - A manually operated circuit breaker for motor protection and/or line protection includes a basic board including a switching mechanism, a contact device, and a main current path. The switching mechanism includes a switching apparatus and a breaker latching mechanism. The circuit breaker includes a manual actuating device disposed in a housing part protruding from an operating front and configured to activate the switching mechanism via a rotary knob and an actuating shaft disposed perpendicular to the operating front. The circuit breaker includes an electronic control unit module pluggable onto the basic board and configured to be set with at least one control variable for a fault scenario so as to activate the switching mechanism by indicating a settable fault scenario. The electronic control unit is supplied with a voltage from the main current path via the contact device. An actuator unit including an energy storing device is configured to activate the breaker latching mechanism, and a tripping element is configured to respond to a settable fault criterion. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065339 | Extended Drive Plate Rotary Handle - The present invention relates generally to a rotary handle. More particularly, the invention encompasses an improved support bracket for a deliberate action rotary handle. The invention further includes an improved support bracket to support an extended drive-plate deliberate action rotary handle, such that to turn on a component, such as, a circuit breaker, requires a deliberate manual action by the user. If a deliberate action is not taken by a user but the handle is accidentally pushed then the handle does not engage with a drive shaft and the handle moves to an outer edge of a drive plate thus preventing the engagement of the handle with the other components to turn on the component. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065340 | Safety switch - A safety switch is provided which is increased in durability and which offers a high degree of freedom of mounting the safety switch to place. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065341 | Double Break Disconnect/Contact System - The present invention relates generally to a mechanism of a contact system for circuit breakers. More particularly, the invention encompasses a mechanism for a rotary double-break contact system, which enables a direct transfer of torque from stored energy components, such as, springs, to the contact arm in the ON-position (contacts closed) without using intermediate cam surface. The mechanism described in the invention also ensures reliable locking of the contact arm in the blow-off position using stationary means that are integral with or fixed to a crossbar module. This invention enables to achieve significant reduction or even to eliminate friction at certain critical interfaces between the contact mechanism components, thus, reducing or potentially eliminating hysteresis, and improving performance consistency, and also eliminating mechanism performance dependency on wear level and condition of an intermediate cam surface. An additional feature of this invention is a reduction of a loss of contact torque/force during over-travel in the ON position when the fixed and/or moveable contacts erode. Configurations described in this invention may also feature physical protection for the moving components of the contact mechanism assembly from flying particles resulting from short circuit shots. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065342 | Dome switch, method of manufacturing the same, and keypad assembly having the same - Provided is a dome switch including soldering pads formed at an upper surface of a circuit board and spaced a certain distance from one another, and a dome switch fixed to the soldering pads at two ends of the dome switch. Since the dome switch is directly fixed to the circuit board, even if a degree of fatigue of the dome switch increases due to long term use thereof, it is possible to prevent deformation of the dome switch, thereby increasing the reliability of products. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065343 | DEVICE FOR NEUTROLISING AN ELECTRIC SWITCHING UNIT - The invention relates to a device for neutralising an electric switching unit comprising one or several power poles, each of which is provided with movable contacts ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090065344 | MAT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - An apparatus includes a protective covering. An electronics module and a pair of electrodes are disposed within the protective covering. The pair of electrodes is electrically connected to the electronics module. The electrodes are separated by a distance in an open position when unloaded and are configured to contact each other in a closed position when loaded. In one example, a plurality of resilient spacing structures is disposed between the electrodes. The electronics module is configured to obtain electrode position data by determining whether the electrodes are in the open or closed position. In one example, the electronics module is configured to remotely communicate the electrode position data. The electrodes and electronics module are embedded within the protective covering, which is integrally molded therearound. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065345 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PURIFYING 1,4-BIS (BROMODIFLUOROMETHYL) BENZENE - A method and a device for purifying 1,4-bis (bromodifluoromethyl) benzene are disclosed. In order to solve the problem of hard to purify and separate 1,4-bis (bromodifluoromethyl) benzene crude products, diphenylmethane that has a higher boiling point and does not interact with 1,4-bis (bromodifluoromethyl) benzene is mixed with the 1,4-bis (bromodifluoromethyl) benzene crude products for evaporation. Afterwards, the purity of the vaporized product is detected and only that reaching an expected purity is collected to obtain high-purity 1,4-bis (bromodifluoromethyl) benzene. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065346 | PROCESS FOR THE DISTILLATIVE SEPARATION OF MIXTURES COMPRISING MONOETHYLENE GLYCOL AND DIETHYLENTRIAMINE - Processes comprising: providing a mixture comprising monoethylene glycol and diethylenetriamine; and subjecting the mixture to extractive distillation with a diethylenetriamine-selective solvent comprising triethylene glycol to provide a first stream comprising monoethylene glycol and a second stream comprising diethylenetriamine; wherein the first stream is substantially free of diethylenetriamine, and wherein the second stream is substantially free of monoethylene glycol. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065347 | Process for the purification of aromatic amines - Aromatic amines which have been obtained by reduction of aromatic nitro compounds are purified by mixing the crude amine obtained after phase separation with an aqueous, alkali metal hydroxide solution and subsequent distillation of this mixture over a distillation column. The distillation column has at least an upper and a lower rectifying part and a stripping part. The bottom product of the distillation column is partly to completely sluiced out and is partly evaporated in a main evaporator and at least one downstream re-evaporator and partly recycled back into the column. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065348 | METHOD OF ARC ION PLATING AND TARGET FOR USE THEREIN - It is an object of the present invention to provide an arc ion plating method and a target used therein, capable of obtaining a uniform film thickness distribution substantially throughout the overall length of a work and also capable of improving the yield of the target material and reducing the manufacturing cost of the target. Within a vacuum chamber | 2009-03-12 |
20090065349 | Plasma Vapor Deposition - A plasma vapor deposition system is described for forming a feature on a semiconductor wafer. The plasma vapor deposition comprises a primary target electrode and a plurality of secondary target electrodes. The deposition is performed by sputtering atoms off the primary and secondary target electrodes. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065350 | FILTERED CATHODIC ARC DEPOSITION WITH ION-SPECIES-SELECTIVE BIAS - A dual-cathode arc plasma source is combined with a computer-controlled bias amplifier to synchronize substrate bias with the pulsed production of plasma. Accordingly, bias can be applied in a material-selective way. The principle has been applied to the synthesis metal-doped diamond-like carbon films, where the bias was applied and adjusted when the carbon plasma was condensing, and the substrate was at ground when the metal was incorporated. In doing so, excessive sputtering by too-energetic metal ions can be avoided while the sp | 2009-03-12 |
20090065351 | Method and apparatus for deposition - A deposition system supplies a continuous flow of process gases and sequentially selects among the flowing process gases for delivery to a reaction chamber. In the reaction chamber the delivered process gas acts as an ionizing species and thereby effects the deposition of a target substance upon a substrate. Gases not selected for delivery to the reaction chamber are swept away by a vacuum pump. By making a plurality of process gases continuously available, sequentially selecting among the available process gases, and pumping unused gases away before they enter the reaction chamber, such a system and method provides for continuous, sequential, uninterrupted deposition of a variety of substances, while maintaining desired flow rates and chamber pressures. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065352 | ELECTROLYZING DEVICE - An electrolyzing device is capable of removing scales adhered to a cathode in an electrolyzing mode without deteriorating an electrode forming an anode. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065353 | Ionic foot bath array with ionic circulation - An ionic foot bath array for generating an ionic foot bath includes an upper rod support structure, at least one electrically non-conductive support structure leg depending downwards from the upper rod support structure and a plurality of generally cylindrical electrically conductive ionic rods each having the same diameter, the ionic rods being removably mounted and depending downwards from the upper rod support structure, each of the ionic rods extending generally parallel with one another in spaced-apart relationship in at least two generally parallel rows, the ionic rods having an intra-row spacing therebetween of no greater than two times the diameter of each ionic rod, the rows being spaced no greater than three times the diameter of each ionic rod, with at least one of the rows being positively charged and at least one of the rows being negatively charged. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065354 | SPUTTERING TARGETS COMPRISING A NOVEL MANUFACTURING DESIGN, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - A sputtering target is described herein, which includes: a) a surface material, and b) a core material coupled to the surface material, wherein at least one of the surface material or the core material has less than 100 ppm defect volume. Methods for producing sputtering targets are described that include: a) providing at least one sputtering target material, b) melting the at least one sputtering target material to provide a molten material, c) degassing the molten material, d) pouring the molten material into a target mold. In some embodiments, pouring the molten material into a target mold comprises under-pouring or under-skimming the molten material from the crucible into the target mold. Sputtering targets and related apparatus formed by and utilizing these methods are also described herein. In addition, uses of these sputtering targets are described herein. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065355 | BIOSENSOR CAPABLE OF SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF SUBSTRATE BINDING AND REACTION PRODUCT - An object of the present invention is to provide a biosensor that can detect binding of a compound with a functional protein and then assay a reaction product derived from the activity of the functional protein again. The present invention provides a biosensor for detecting a test molecule specifically binding to a physiologically active substance, which comprises; (1) (a) a first reaction region on which the physiologically active substance has been immobilized for performing a binding reaction between the physiologically active substance and the test molecule and a physiologically active reaction caused by the physiologically active substance, and (b) a second reaction region on which a molecule that specifically binds to a reaction product resulting from the physiologically active reaction has been immobilized for performing a binding reaction between the reaction product and the molecule that specifically binds to the reaction product, in the same area; and (2) an assay region for detecting changes in the binding reaction in the first reaction region and in the binding reaction in the second reaction region. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065356 | BIOSENSOR - In a biosensor for measuring glucose in a liquid sample, an additive agent which is one of an organic acid or organic acid salt having at least one carboxyl group in a molecule, an organic acid or organic acid salt having at least one amino group or carbonyl group in a molecule, a sugar alcohol, and a solubilized protein, or a combination thereof is added into a reagent layer including glucose dehydrogenase having flavin adenine dinucleotide as a coenzyme, which is provided on an insulating substrate. Thereby, the substrate specificity to glucose and the preservation stability can be enhanced, and further, reactions to sugars other than glucose can be avoided. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065357 | Assay Cartridges and Methods of Using the Same - Assay modules, preferably assay cartridges, are described as are reader apparatuses which may be used to control aspects of module operation. The modules preferably comprise a detection chamber with integrated electrodes that may be used for carrying out electrode induced luminescence measurements. Methods are described for immobilizing assay reagents in a controlled fashion on these electrodes and other surfaces. Assay modules and cartridges are also described that have a detection chamber, preferably having integrated electrodes, and other fluidic components which may include sample chambers, waste chambers, conduits, vents, bubble traps, reagent chambers, dry reagent pill zones and the like. In certain preferred embodiments, these modules are adapted to receive and analyze a sample collected on an applicator stick. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065358 | OXYGEN SENSOR, AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND TRANSPORT APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH THE OXYGEN SENSOR - An oxygen sensor which is highly waterproof in a high-temperature environment and yet allows for downsizing includes a sensor element having a detection section arranged to detect oxygen, a housing, the sensor element being inserted at one end thereof in such a manner that the detection section is exposed, a cylindrical member provided at another end of the housing, a sealing member arranged to seal the cylindrical member, and a terminal portion connected to the sensor element. The sealing member has a throughhole, and is made of a heat-resistant resin. The terminal portion is press-fitted in the throughhole of the sealing member. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065359 | Discrete contact MR bio-sensor with magnetic label field alignment - The invention describes a family of sensors for assaying macro-molecules and/or biological cells in solution. Each sensor has the form of a well (a hollow cylinder having a floor but no lid) or a trench whose walls comprise a plurality of GMR or TMR devices. Suitably shaped magnets located below each well's floor pull labeled particles into the well/trench and up against the inner wall where a field gradient orients them for optimum detection. Any unattached labels that happen to also be in the well/trench are removed through suitably sized holes in the floor. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065360 | Multi-Component, Simultaneous, Independent Multi-Gradient System for Liquid Chromatography - Systems and methods for separating charged molecules on the basis of their differential electrostatic binding to a charged stationary phase comprise controlling the creation of simultaneous independent or dependent pH and additive gradients. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065361 | Electrolyte and Method of Producing the Same - An electrolyte and method of producing the same. In one embodiment, the electrolyte includes water, ascorbic acid, a phosphorous donor, ammonium perchlorate, ferrous perchlorate, cobalt perchlorate, and a buffering agent. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065362 | Chloride analysis in acid copper plating baths - The chloride concentration in an acid copper plating bath is determined from the chloride oxidation current measured under controlled hydrodynamic conditions at a noble metal electrode using specific voltammetric parameters. The measurement is made directly on the undiluted plating bath so that the chloride measurement is fast and no waste stream is generated. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065363 | Electroplating Cell and Tool - An electroplating cell employable with an electroplating tool and method of operating the same. In one embodiment, the electroplating cell includes a cover configured to substantially seal the electroplating cell to an outside atmosphere during an electroplating process, and a porous tube couplable to an inert gas source configured to bubble an inert gas through an electrolyte containable therein. The electroplating cell also includes an anode, encased in an envelope of a semipermeable membrane, formed with an alloy of electroplating material, and a magnet configured to orient an axis of magnetization of the electroplating material for application to a wafer couplable thereto during an electroplating process. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065364 | Plating method, light-transmitting electrically-conductive film and light-transmitting electromagnetic wave shield film - A plating method comprising: continuously electroplating a surface of a film having a surface resistivity of from 1 to 1,000 Ω/D in a plurality of times, wherein the plurality of times are equally divided into a former half stage and a latter half stage, and wherein an average plating time of the former half stage of the electroplating step is shorter than an average plating time of the latter half stage of the electroplating step or an average plating voltage at the latter half stage of the electroplating step is 60% or less of an average plating voltage at the former half stage of the electroplating step. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065365 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COPPER ELECTROPLATING - A method and apparatus for a copper electroplating procedure, wherein a first additive is preferentially adsorbed onto the field region of a substrate and a second additive is preferentially adsorbed onto the surfaces of at least one recessed region of the substrate, is provided. The first additive is more resistive to the electrodeposition relative to the second additive such that the recessed regions are filled at a faster rate than a layer is deposited on the field region. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065366 | MAGNETIC MATERIAL, AND A MEMS DEVICE USING THE MAGNETIC MATERIAL - A magnetic material comprises 50-80 wt % of Cobalt, 9-15 wt % of Nickel, 10-25 wt % of Rhenium, 0.1 to 2.0 wt % of Phosphorus, and 5-10 wt % of Tungsten or Platinum. It can be formed as a layer having good vertical magnetic properties (e.g. when magnetised it can provide a high magnetic field strength in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the layer). The layer preferably has a thickness of above 1 μm. It can be formed by electroplating. The layer is useful for inclusion in a MEMS device. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065367 | APPLICATIONS FOR SACRIFICIAL ANODES - This invention relates to protection of a metal component exposed to a corroding medium. One or more of the following are provided: cathodic protection, measuring of a condition of the component, retarding or avoiding of fouling. A sacrificial anode is used as the energy source such that the electric circuit can provide a pulsating current, voltage, automatically adapted current, or protecting potential. Germanium solid state elements are used. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065368 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ANALYTE MEASUREMENT AND IMMUNOASSAY - The present invention relates to an apparatus for conducting a variety of assays for the determination of analytes in liquid samples, and relates to the methods for such assays. In particular, the invention relates to a single-use cartridge designed to be adaptable to a variety of real-time assay protocols, preferably assays for the determination of analytes in biological samples using immunosensors or other ligand/ligand receptor-based biosensor embodiments. The cartridge provides novel features for processing a metered portion of a sample, for precise and flexible control of the movement of a sample or second fluid within the cartridge, for the amending of solutions with additional compounds during an assay, and for the construction of immunosensors capable of adaptation to diverse analyte measurements. The disclosed device and methods of use enjoy substantial benefits over the prior art, including simplicity of use by an operator, rapid in situ determinations of one or more analytes, and single-use methodology that minimizes the risk of contamination of both operator and patient. The disclosed invention is adaptable to the point-of-care clinical diagnostic field, including use in accident sites, emergency rooms, surgery, nursing homes, intensive care units, and non-medical environments. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065369 | CATALYTIC NANOCARBON ELECTRODES FOR BIOSENSORS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for detecting a composition comprising (a) providing a first composition which reacts with an oxidase to generate a second composition; (b) providing nitrogen-doped nanocarbons; and (c) detecting the first composition with the nanocarbons. Devices and systems containing such nitrogen-doped nanocarbons are also provided. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065370 | AMMONIA GAS SENSOR METHOD AND DEVICE - A mixed potential sensor device and methods for measuring total ammonia (NH | 2009-03-12 |
20090065371 | Method and Apparatus for Metal Nanoparticle Electrocatalytic Amplification - The present invention includes methods, compositions and kits for analyzing a chemical analyte having an electrochemical cell connected to a measuring apparatus. The electrochemical cell contains a solution having one or more nanoparticles, one or more chemical analytes, an indicator. In addition, the electrochemical cell contains one or more electrodes in communication with the solution. One or more electrocatalytic properties are generated by the interaction of the one or more nanoparticles and the liquid sample and measured at the one or more electrodes. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065372 | METHOD FOR THE ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTION OF TARGET NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES - The invention relates to a method and a collection for the electrochemical detection of target nucleic acid sequences. According to the method, a biological sample that may contain a nucleic acid is provided, said nucleic acid being capable of containing a target sequence, said biological sample being mixed with an oxidizing agent, said target sequence comprising at least one nucleotide base that can be oxidized by said oxidizing agent; complementary means capable of coupling with said target sequence are provided; according to the invention, said complementary means comprise activatable amplification means suitable for replicating said target sequence, said amplification means comprising at least nucleotides which include said nucleotide base, wherein said nucleotides are able to be consumed during replication so as to constitute replicated nucleic acids; and the presence of said target sequence is determined by applying an electric field to said sample and recording the decrease in the electric current. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065373 | JEWELRY HOLDER AND DISPLAY - A jewelry holder and display includes an upstanding elongated stem or post the lower end of which is secured to a circular base which, in turn, is rotatably supported on a larger diameter primary base such that the upstanding stem can readily rotate about its longitudinal axis. The stem supports radially located extending pegs and also supports at its upper end a generally cylindrical cup-shaped receptacle member having a plurality of radially located extending pegs selectively secured to its outer circumference for supporting jewelry items such as necklaces, bracelets, watches and the like. The receptacle member has an internal chamber to receive small items of jewelry, such as rings and cuff links. A cover is provided to releasably cover an upper opening in the receptacle chamber which may be lined with a soft felt and can receive a ring support cushion. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065374 | Fully demountable double-wall display box - A fully demountable double-wall display box has a container base and a container cover coupled with each other by a pivot hinge made of two spaced apart fabric flaps. The container cover includes an outer see-through casing and an inner decorative casing which is detachably mounted to the see-through casing in a hidden manner to form a double-wall structure of the container cover for not only providing a rigid structure to protect the display item, but also enhancing aesthetic appearance of the display box. The outer see-through casing, with a predetermined thickness, can be made of either transparent or translucent material to create a three-dimensional visual illustration with respect to the inner decorative casing on which an artistic printing can be seen through the outer see-through casing to create an embedding effect of the artistic printing through the outer see-through casing when the display box is closed. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065375 | Sanitary tray for personal objects - A sanitary tray for holding personal objects. The tray can be used by hotels, motels, cruise liners, sports and recreational clubs and in any facilities wherein guests may desire to temporarily store personal items. Personal items may take the form of personal grooming objects and/or other objects of intimate use that the user may want to store in a sanitary environment. The tray is fabricated from suitable plastic material and includes cavities specifically formed to contain items in an organized manner. One embodiment of the invention is provided with a lid whereby the tray can be optionally closed. The tray may be fabricated in different colors and sizes and can be embossed with the logo or name of the establishment that is providing the tray to the guests. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065376 | MEDICAL IMPLANT PACKAGE - A medical implant package including a vial and a cap connected by a hinge. The vial includes a cavity for housing at least a portion of a dental implant. To access the implant, the cap is rotated about the hinge from a closed position to an open position. The cap defines a second cavity, separate from the vial cavity, sized to contain a healing screw. In one embodiment, the cap includes two portions connected by a living hinge which define the second cavity. The two cap portions, when moved relative to each other via the living hinge, permit access to the healing screw. In an alternative embodiment, the cap includes two retention members sized and configured to grip the healing screw. To remove the healing screw from the cap, the two retention members are displaced apart from each other by engaging them with a wedge extending from the vial. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065377 | DUAL USE CUP ASSEMBLY - A cup assembly with an upper concavity and a lower concavity, a means located on the inside of the upper concavity for detachably attaching the cup assembly to a container, and a means located on the inside of the lower concavity for detachably attaching the cup assembly to a container. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065378 | Assembly and Method for Introducing a Dose of a Mixing Substance into a Container - The present invention provides an assembly for introducing a dose of a mixing substance into a container, said assembly comprising a dosing part ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090065379 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND MIXING TWO OR MORE SUBSTANCES - A container system for separately storing and mixing two or more substances. The container system is comprised of a main container for holding at least one first substance and a cup for holding at least one second substance, the cup being removably mounted on the neck of the main container such that at least a portion of the cup is suspended within the main container. The cup has an upper portion, a lower portion and one or more arms for connecting the upper and lower portions. Apertures are formed between the upper and lower portions of the cup such that the contents of the cup may mix with the contents of the main container following removal of an inner cap attached to the cup, and agitation of the main container. The cup and neck are sized to provide a void therebetween, thereby also permitting the substances to mix. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065380 | Transit Packaging - The present invention relates to a transit packaging for storage and shipping of packaged goods articles. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a secondary packaging particularly suitable for temporarily packaging discrete packaged goods articles, and which is also suitable for displaying said packaged goods articles. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065381 | Brush with auxiliary toilet tissue roll - A brush with a compartment containing one or more single-use size roll or rolls of auxiliary or emergency toilet tissue. The compartment protects the roll or rolls from ordinary damaging forces such as wear, dirt and moisture. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065382 | PACKAGE SYSTEM FOR HOLDING PRODUCTS - A package is provided with a flexible skin and a multi-ring binding device attached to the flexible skin. One or more plastic bags are mated with the multi-ring binding device that receive and store products. The flexible skin wrap around the mated plastic bags to protect the bags when transported. The plastic bags may include a zipper that mates with a safety lock to seal and unseal the bag. The plastic bag may contain multiple compartments that are each separately sealable with a second re-sealable seal. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065383 | Package with tray enclosure - Provided is a pocket-sized container for holding a smokeless tobacco tray enclosure in an outer housing, including a front and a back. At least one locator fin is located on the bottom of the tray. At least one locator groove is located on the inside of the back. Preferably, one or more locator fins position and secure the tray within the back. Pins on the front fit into sockets in the back to secure the front and back together. | 2009-03-12 |
20090065384 | Uncontaminated garment - A packaged garment includes a garment and a sealed bag. The garment has a torso portion, a sleeve portion connected to the torso portion, and a leg portion connected to the torso portion. The garment has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The sealed bag contains the garment with the sleeve portion folded onto the torso portion and the leg portion folded onto the torso portion. The garment is manipulated so that the inner surface of the torso portion faces outward and the torso portion forms an inner space containing the sleeve portion and the leg portion. | 2009-03-12 |