12th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100071506 | OPERATING DEVICE WITH SELECTOR LEVER RETURN - An operating device for selecting shift stages in a shift-by-wire gearbox. The device comprises a selector lever which is movable between a drive gear position and a park position, and a locking device with a spring-loaded detent pin and a lock-in gate. An actuator device, that moves the selector lever, comprises a disengagement device. A detent pin and a lock-in gate can be brought, via a disengagement device, from a first relative position, in which the detent pin engages a shifting track of the lock-in gate, into another relative position, in which the detent pin disengages the shifting track. The operating device facilitates simple and safe actuator-induced return of the selector lever, into the park position, and offers the driver reliable optic and tactile feedback about the actual shift condition of the transmission. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071507 | NOVEL PRE-TREATMENT PROCESS FOR LIBERATION OF METALS FROM WASTE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS USING ORGANIC SOLUTION - The present invention relates to a method for recovering valuable metals contained in printed circuit boards of waste electronic machine, and more particularly, to a method for recovering valuable metals from waste printed circuit boards by separating several plastic layers laminated using an organic solution and then separating plastic components from metal components using an electrostatic separation process. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071508 | Method of regulating the output of carbon monoxide in a metallurgical melting process - In a method of regulating the output of CO in steel production, oxygen is introduced into a melt to remove carbon present, the actual value of the carbon stream evolved from the melt is determined, the intended value of the evolved carbon stream derived from the amount of oxygen introduced and the carbon content of the melt is calculated, intended and actual values are compared with one another and if the actual value is below the intended value, measures for preventing boiling are undertaken. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071509 | METHOD OF PRODUCING STEEL FOR STEEL PIPE EXCELLENT IN SOUR-RESISTANCE PERFORMANCE - The steel for steel pipes of the present invention is the one for steel pipes excellent in sour-resistance performance including C, Mn, Si, P, S, Ti, Al, Ca, N and O, and optionally including a predetermined amount of one or more of Cr, Ni, Cu, Mo, V, B and Nb, in which inclusions in the steel have Ca, Al, O and S as main components, the CaO content in the inclusions is 30 to 80%, the ratio of the N content in the steel (ppm) to the CaO content in the inclusions (%) is from 0.28 to 2.0, and the CaS content in the inclusions is 25% or less. In addition, the method of producing steel for steel pipes of the present invention is to produce steel for steel pipes in which Ca is added so that the ratio of the N content in the steel to the amount of Ca addition (kg/t) into the molten steel is from 200 to 857. According to the production method of the present invention, a slag composition, temperature-raising heating of molten steel, stirring treatment of molten steel and slag, and the Ca addition are optimized, whereby high-strength HIC resistant steel for steel pipes that exhibit excellent sour-resistance performance and cleanliness can be stably manufactured. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071510 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING COPPER FROM CUPRIFEROUS ARSENOSULPHIDE AND/OR ANTIMONY SULPHIDE ORES OR ORE CONCENTRATES - Process for extracting copper from copper-bearing arsenic sulfide and/or antimony sulfide ores, ore concentrates or minerals, comprising the following steps:
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20100071511 | Blade Sharpening Tool - A hand-held sharpening tool for sharpening tractor and lawn mower attachments blades while the blade are attached to the tractor or lawn mower. The tool includes a tool body having a grinding surface that extends away from the tool body in a substantially perpendicular direction and a second grinding surface that extending away from the tool body in an angled direction. The two grinding surfaces are located in close proximity of each other to create a grinding zone and allows for a blade to simultaneously engage both grinding surfaces. As the tool is drawn along said blade, its edge is sharpened. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071512 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED CUTTING ELEMENT RETENTION AND SUPPORT IN A ROCK BIT - A rock bit is formed with pockets for enhanced cutting element retention and support of the cutting elements during operation of the rock bit. Portions of the pockets are carburized to increase the yield strength of the pockets which also increases the retention of the cutting elements. The pockets are formed at a diameter that is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the cutting elements. Portions of the pockets are then carburized. The pockets are heated until the diameter of the pockets is equal to the diameter of the cutting elements. After the cones have been cooled and cleaned, a material is placed in each pocket prior to installing the cutting elements. The material homogenizes support for the cutting elements during operation of the rock bit. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071513 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING A STOPPER OF A PHOTORESIST BOTTLE - A device for removing a stopper of a photoresist bottle is used for removing a stopper disposed on a photoresist bottle. The stopper includes a stopper element and at least two push buttons. The device includes a casing covering the stopper element and at least two levering units corresponding to the two push buttons. Each levering unit includes a lever pivotally disposed on the casing and a lifting element of which one end is pivotingly disposed on the lever and the other end abuts against a bottom of the stopper element. Under action of the moment, the stopper can be removed from a bottle mouth of the photoresist bottle. So users can remove the stopper with reduced effort and increased efficiency based on the present invention. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071514 | TOOL FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING AND RESILENT COLLAR - According to the invention, the tool for assembling and disassembling an elastic collar includes first ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071515 | Nail set - A nail set includes a nail to be driven by a nail gun into a workpiece, and a stub screw rod to be fastened to the workpiece with the nail. The stub screw rod has an axial through hole approximately equal to the diameter of the shank of the nail for the passing of the nail so that when the nail is driven into the workpiece, the stub screw rod is carried by the nail and stopped between the workpiece and the head of the nail. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071536 | CERAMIC ARMORING AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CERAMIC ARMORING - A ceramic armoring is provided, comprising a first ceramic layer which has a plurality of segments that are functionally separated by crack stoppers, wherein the crack stoppers serve to prevent cracks propagating from one segment to another segment, at least one second ceramic layer which has a plurality of segments that are functionally separated by crack stoppers, and at least one bonding layer by means of which the first ceramic layer and the second ceramic layer are joined together, wherein the segments of the first ceramic layer are offset with respect to the segments of the second ceramic layer. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071537 | Composite Armor Element, And Effective Body Element for Insertion in a Composite Armor Element - A composite armor element for protection against projectiles. At least one layer of effective bodies is disposed in rows next to one another in the composite armor element, the effective bodies being embedded in a matrix material. The effective bodies of one row are fixedly interconnected at least partially by means of webs to form a chain which is a monolithic element. An effective body element for insertion in a composite armor element comprises at least two effective bodies fixedly interconnected by at least one web to form a chain. The effective body element is a monolithic element, and a plurality of effective body elements are embedded in a matrix material. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071539 | LETHAL THREAT PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD - A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071540 | Retractable Light Turret - A retractable light turret mounted able to rotate on a platform, comprising an active system orientable in elevation and in azimuth, a protective cowling for the active system closing a caisson, wherein said turret incorporates means for deployment of said active system constituted by a first and a second arm forming a deformable parallelogram arranged on either side of said active system and elevation and azimuth aiming means for said active system, said deployment being controlled by a first manual means activating said first arm, the orientation in elevation and in azimuth of said active system being controlled by a second manual means activating said second arm. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071541 | FIREARM HAVING AN IMPROVED GAS-OPERATED ACTION - A shotgun includes a gas-operated action. The gas operated action includes a cylinder having at least one wall, a piston, and a resilient member. The resilient member is positioned between the piston and the wall of the cylinder to prevent high pressure gas from escaping between the piston and the wall of the cylinder. The resilient member and any surface that the resilient member is in contact with do not move relative to each other when the piston moves. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071542 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE BOOSTER AND BRAKE BOOSTER USING THE SAME - A negative pressure booster according to the present invention is configured in such a manner that a vacuum valve seat member ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071543 | HYDRAULIC APPARATUS - The hydraulic apparatus includes: at least a pumping device for pumping a fluid at a first pressure; at least a user device of the fluid at the first pressure; at least an emergency supply device connectable to the user device activating a connection; at least an activation device of the connection that can be operated at a second pressure of the fluid different from the first pressure and interposed between the user device and the emergency supply device, the activation device having an emergency configuration wherein both the pumping device and the emergency supply device are connected to the user device. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071544 | Fabric Fluid-Powered Cylinder - A fluid-powered cylinder for displacing an object with respect to a support surface is disclosed. The fluid-power cylinder includes a fabric enclosure having ends fastened to two end caps and forming an expandable and contractible chamber therein. The chamber has a port for selectively disposing an incompressible fluid in the chamber. The chamber is adapted to displace the object to a first position with respect to the support surface and to displace the object to a second position with respect to the support surface. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071545 | PLANETARY ROTATION MACHINE - A planetary rotation machine including at least one ring channel which is curved along an at least partial arc and that contains a piston that can be moved in a fluid generating a movement. The piston can be coupled to a rotary body coaxially arranged by a lever by the rotational axis thereof. A stable structure able to transmit high torques is obtained by guiding the lever through a gap created in the wall of the ring channel in a direction of displacement of the piston, in a radial direction away from the piston in a sealed manner. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071546 | CYLINDER APPARATUS - A cup seal | 2010-03-25 |
20100071547 | CYLINDER APPARATUS - A cup seal | 2010-03-25 |
20100071548 | Method of Treating Gas - In a method of treating a gas exhausted from a process chamber, the exhaust gas is conveyed to a vacuum pump ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071549 | METHOD OF RECYCLING HYDROGEN - A method is described for recycling hydrogen (H2) supplied to a chamber ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071550 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PURGING UNWANTED SUBSTANCES FROM AIR - An air filter for purging unwanted substances from air, the air filter comprising: | 2010-03-25 |
20100071551 | Limiting Of Impurity Peaks - A process for gas purification or separation intended to produce a gas mixture containing mainly hydrogen and, to a minor extent CO, it being imperative for the CO content to remain below a set value is presented. This invention particularly relates to adsorption processes and even more particularly to processes of the PSA (“Pressure Swing Adsorption”) type. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071552 | A Method Of Removing Nitrous Oxide - Hydroxylamine is formed in a reactor through a partial hydrogenation of nitric oxide gas (NO) with hydrogen gas (H | 2010-03-25 |
20100071553 | Sealing system for cyclone leg - A system for sealing the legs of two stages of cyclones in series used in fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) processes, comprising a terminal leg configuration, which is devoid of moving parts and makes use of a long-radius curve, and which changes the flow direction of the descending mass flow of catalyst in dense phase into a plane orthogonal to the ascending gaseous flow. This prevents the entry of gaseous phase inside the leg, and promotes efficient sealing and preventing the “packing-down” of the dense bed of particulates. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071554 | Aerogel-Based Filtration of Gas Phase Systems - A purification method comprises directing a system having a gas phase component and a contaminant through a filter including an aerogel material, e.g., hydrophobic silica-based aerogel particles. A filter for purifying a gas phase system comprises an aerogel material in an amount sufficient to remove at least a portion of a contaminant present in the gas phase system. In preferred examples, the filter is a fluidized bed. In further examples, the filter is a packed bed. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071555 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FILTERING PROCESS GAS - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for filtering process gas created in the ferroalloy smelting process, i.e. carbon monoxide gas, in order to essentially reduce the content of solids in the gas. In the filtering unit ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071556 | STABLE SUPPORTED Pd-ALLOY MEMBRANES - A Pd alloy membrane and method of making are described. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071557 | GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANES - The present invention relates to compositions for producing membranes, the compositions comprising at least 0.1% by weight of highly branched polymer, at least 0.5% by weight of linear polymer and at least 30% by weight of solvent. The present invention additionally describes membranes obtainable from the compositions, and methods of producing these membranes. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071558 | AIR CLEANER AND SHUT-DOWN METHOD - An air cleaner is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The air cleaner includes a high voltage power supply configured to provide a high voltage to a collector cell and a shut-down circuit coupled to the high voltage power supply. The shut-down circuit is configured to monitor an electrical current supplied to the collector cell, remove electrical power to the collector cell if the electrical current exceeds a predetermined cell current threshold for a predetermined time period, and generate an indication if the electrical power is removed from the collector cell. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071559 | MEMBRANES AND DEVICES FOR GAS SEPARATION - A membrane includes:
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20100071560 | COMPOSITE VANE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A vane having a profile capable of formation by pultrusion is disclosed. The vane can be used for removing liquids entrained in a gas stream. The vane includes a main curved section oriented generally parallel to the gas stream and curved to reorient the gas stream, the main curved section causing a first and a second change of direction of the gas stream; a first air pocket formed on a first side of the main curved section, the first air pocket sized and oriented into the gas stream where the gas stream first changes direction; and a second air pocket formed on a second side of the main curved section, the second air pocket smaller than the first air pocket and sized and oriented into the gas stream where the gas stream makes the second direction change. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071561 | MOBILE NITROGEN GENERATION DEVICE - A mobile inert gas generator can include various components supported by a wheeled vehicle. The generator can include a feed air compressor, a separation device for separating an inert gas from a feed air gas, and a booster compressor, each of which can have various sensors and actuators for controlling the operation thereof. An electronic control system can be connected to the sensors and actuators to allow for convenient operation of the generator. The electronic control system can include a control panel disposed in a cab. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071562 | SAFETY VALVE FOR A MACHINE FOR PREPARING BREWED DRINKS - A machine for preparing brewed drinks is provided and includes a brewing compartment for receiving drink substrate portions and a water supply for supplying a pressurized supply of water into the brewing compartment. The water supply is oriented in the brewing compartment in such that it would spray into a user region of the machine if the brewing compartment opens prematurely. However, a safety valve prevents the supplied water from entering into the brewing compartment when the brewing compartment is open. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071563 | CAP EXTRACTION DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for extracting a cap ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071564 | Small batch deep fryer - A deep fryer that saves oil and expedites the deep frying process when frying small batches of food. By reducing the size of the lower portion of the food basket and oil pot with the present invention the user need only fill a smaller cubic area of the lower portion of the oil pot thereby reducing the amount of oil needed when cooking small batches of food which in turn saves the user money. Since the lower portion of the oil pot and food basket are smaller in cubic area than their respective upper portions less oil is needed to be heated thereby reducing the time for frying small batches of food. This saves time and energy costs. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071565 | Enclosed Rotisserie with Detachable Electronic Components - The present invention is directed toward an improved rotisserie oven, having the following features: a removable side mounted control box; single wall oven cabinet construction; single wall oven cabinet construction with tabs protruding from the lower side edges of the oven cabinet which mount feet to support the cabinet; a rigid heat coil structurally connected to the removable control box; a heat coil, supported by a bracket within the oven cabinet which both allows the heat coil to be slid in and out of the oven cabinet and allows for expansion of the heat coil when the coil is energized; a light bulb integrated with the removable control box so that the bulb's globe protrudes into the interior of the oven cabinet when the control box is mounted on the oven cabinet; a drive mechanism integrated into the removable control box which allows the control box to be easily removed from the oven cabinet; a drip pan located below the spit, which has its liquid catching reservoir recessed in from the pan's perimeter; a drip pan cover with an array of small holes recessed into its surface; a spit assembly, whose axis of rotation is located closer to a glass view port located on the oven cabinet's exterior than to the heater located within the oven cabinet; and a spit assembly, whose axis of rotation is located closer to the oven cabinet's loading door than to the top, bottom, back and heat coil within the oven cabinet, using the rotisserie in combination with specific foods and eating schedule, to help people lose weight. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071576 | OPTIMIZED REGISTER CONTROL PROCESS IN A SHEET-FED PRINTING PRESS - A method for setting position register and color register in a sheet-fed printing press having a control computer, which provides for one setting operation, in which both position and color register are set by the control computer. For the purposes of the setting, both the register setting elements in the printing units and the setting elements in the feeder are used. The invention is distinguished by the fact that before carrying out the setting operations, during the calculation of the travels for the register setting elements and setting elements in the feeder, an optimization comprising the travels of the register setting elements and the setting elements in the feeder is carried out in the computer. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071577 | AXIALLY COMPACT AND LOW-VOLUME MECHANICAL IGNITER FOR THERMAL BATTERIES AND THE LIKE - An inertial igniter for use with a thermal battery for producing power upon acceleration is provided. The inertial igniter including: a base; at least one member disposed on the base, the at least one member having a hole; a mass movable towards the base, the mass having a concave portion; a locking ball disposed in the hole in the at least one member and having a portion thereof disposed in the concave portion for preventing relative movement of the mass with the base when an acceleration time profile is below a predetermined threshold; and a biasing spring including a portion for preventing the locking ball from leaving the concave portion when the acceleration time profile is below the predetermined threshold and for allowing the locking ball to leave the concave portion when the acceleration time profile is below the predetermined threshold to unlock the mass and permit movement of the mass relative to the base. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071578 | Large calibre ammunition loaded via rear - A Large caliber ammunition constituted by a projectile attached to a combustible skirt and closed by a base, a linking dome being provided between the skirt and the base, wherein the linking dome incorporates a first lateral wall cooperating with the skirt and a second lateral wall extending the first one and cooperating with the base, and wherein said dome comprises means to ensure its joining with the skirt, such means being able to be bent back by the base onto the lateral wall of the combustible skirt. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071579 | FRANGIBLE POWDERED IRON PROJECTILES - Frangible projectiles for firearms and processes for making such projectiles are disclosed. The projectiles include a sintered, compacted mixture of powdered iron particles with other particles, including powdered copper particles and optionally powdered tin particles. The disclosed projectiles produce a similar feel and mimic the ballistic properties of lead projectiles of similar size and caliber, yet readily break-up upon impact with a hard surface in order to minimize ricochet or splatter. The disclosed projectiles and processes for making the projectiles meet the need for inexpensive, lead-free frangible projectiles. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071580 | GAS GENERATOR - The present invention provides a gas generator, including, a housing having a gas discharge port, a combustion chamber cup member disposed, in the housing, such that an opening portion thereof covers a bottom surface of the housing, the combustion chamber cup member having a communication hole at least a portion of its peripheral wall surface thereof, a metallic cover member covering the peripheral wall surface provided with the communication hole, and a combustion chamber being formed inside the combustion chamber cup member and accommodating a gas generating agent and an igniter therein, at the time of activation, the cover member expanding and deforming mainly in the radial direction to form a gap between the peripheral wall surface of the combustion cup member and the metallic cover member, which serves as a gas channel leading to the combustion chamber and the outside of the combustion chamber. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071581 | Gas generator - In a gas generator of the invention, a closure member is disposed so as to be connected to an outer circumferential wall side along a circumferential edge thereof in a housing and to close an outlet port which is formed in a ceiling wall of the housing. Thin breakable portions adapted to be broken when a squib is activated are formed in the closure member so as to extend substantially radially from a center of the closure member in a rectilinear fashion. When the squib | 2010-03-25 |
20100071582 | ANTI-EXTRACTION SAFETY DEVICE FOR A GUIDANCE SET COMPRISING TWO INCLINED ROLLERS ROLLING ON A RAIL - An anti-extraction safety device having, for each roller ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071583 | STATIC BEARING CONVEYING APPARATUS HAVING MAGNETICALLY PRELOADING AND MOTIONAL ERROR CORRECTING FUNCTIONS - Disclosed is a static bearing conveying apparatus having magnetically preloading and motional error correcting functions. The apparatus comprises a guide having a guide surface formed on one side of the guide facing a table, magnetic preload units provided between the guide and the table to generate preload, and a motional error correcting control unit comprising a controller to control the magnetic preload units and a power amplifier to apply electric current according to a control signal from the controller. Each of the magnetic preload units comprises a permanent magnet, a core collinear with magnetic fluxes from the permanent magnet, an electromagnetic coil wound around the core, and a fixing bracket having the permanent magnet supported by the table. The apparatus is simplified in structure of the table and the overall guide, and reduces motional errors of the guide by correcting errors of a floating gap of the static bearings. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071584 | Roof structure for a locomotive power module - A roof structure for a power module of a locomotive is disclosed. The roof structure may have an upper roof layer and at least a portion of the upper roof layer may have a first set of cooling passages. The roof structure may further have a lower roof layer at least partially positioned below the upper roof layer and at least a portion of the lower roof layer may have a second set of cooling passages. Each of the cooling passages of the first set of cooling passages may not overlap a cooling passage of second set of cooling passages. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071585 | Locomotive power module installation and removal - A power module for a locomotive is disclosed. The power module may have a frame including a plurality of lifting elements. The plurality of lifting elements may include at least one fork lifting element and at least one frame lifting eye. The power module may further have a generator set supported by the frame. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071606 | OFFSHORE POWER PLANT - Platform for a power plant equipped for producing oil and made of reinforced concrete to reduce maintenance cost, consisting of at least one module. Each module will consist of at least one circular column surrounded by concrete to create a desired outer surface. Any of the columns can be used to store the petroleum (oil, gas, production water, sand, etc.), act as expansion chamber(s) and act as passive ballast or separation tank. The platform will have at least one deck for oil producing equipment, at least one deck for a power plant, and will have equipment necessary for electric power distribution. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071607 | SHIP WITH A SPECIAL LOWER LEVEL - The ship body of the present invention comprises at least two levels. One is an upper level that comprises a floatable body. The other is a lower level. The lower level is intended to be submerged under water in normal use. The lower level comprises at least two parallel, essentially vertical walls, a floor, and a ceiling connecting the at least two parallel essentially vertical walls. The front end and a rear end of the lower level are open to allow water to enter through the front end and exit through the rear end of the lower level. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071608 | Outrigger Appendage - An appendage for an outrigger for trolling baits and lures outboard of the hull and forward of or close to the boat's stern wake which is created when the boat moves through the water. The appendage is configured for attachment to the outrigger, and movable from an retracted position to an extended position after attachment to the outrigger. The appendage may comprise a hinge, spring or other mechanism to allow the appendage to swing, fold or otherwise move between retracted and extended positions, and a control line or other means to control the movement of the appendage between retracted and extended positions. The appendage may also comprise one or more halyards and release clips for releasably holding lines attached to baits or lures. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071609 | SECURITY FILM COMPRISING A FIBROUS SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a security film comprising a fibrous substrate incorporated at least partially in which is a security strip that comprises at least one security element and that extends between two edges of said fibrous substrate, said security strip being made of paper and comprising an adhesive. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071610 | Tactile Guide for Actuators - A locating device includes a surface, an actuator, and a tactile guide coupled to the surface. The tactile guide extends from a location on the surface away from the actuator and terminates at a location on the surface adjacent to the actuator. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071611 | MOVING GRADUATION LIGHTING ACCENT FROM POINTER - A gauge may employ a dial plate, a pointer shaft driven by a motor, a printed circuit board having a plurality of light sources, such as LEDs, and a motor. An upper pointer may be located on a viewed side of the dial plate and a lower pointer may be located on an unviewed side of the dial plate. The upper and lower pointers are attached to the pointer shaft. The lower pointer is positioned to receive light from the light source and direct the light into indicia and graduations of the dial plate, and into the upper pointer. An area surrounding the upper pointer is more brightly lit than other areas of the dial plate. A light-collecting ring may collect light and transmit light into the lower pointer. The ring may be an integral or attached part of the lower pointer or it may be a detached and separate piece. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071612 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SINGLE CRYSTAL - In consideration of influence of segregation, an evaporation area of a volatile dopant and influence of a pulling-up speed at the time of manufacturing a monocrystal by use of a monocrystal pulling-up device, an evaporation speed formula for calculating an evaporation speed of the dopant is derived. At a predetermined timing during pulling-up, gas flow volume and inner pressure in a chamber are controlled such that a cumulative evaporation amount of the dopant, calculated based on the evaporation speed formula, becomes a predetermined amount. A difference between a resistivity profile of the monocrystal predicted based on the evaporation speed formula and an actual resistivity profile is made small. Since no volatile dopant is subsequently added, increase in workload on an operator, increase of manufacturing time, an increase in amorphous adhering to the inside of the chamber, and an increase in workload at the time of cleaning the inside of the chamber can be prevented. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071613 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING FUSED SILICA CRUCIBLE, AND THE FUSED SILICA CRUCIBLE - A method of manufacturing a fused silica crucible by heating and melting a vitreous silica powder compact shaped into a mold using arc discharge of electrodes arranged around a rotation shaft of the mold, includes the steps of: arranging the electrodes in a ring shape, and setting a ratio W/R of a horizontal distance W between the electrode front end and the surface of the vitreous silica powder compact to a vitreous silica powder compact opening radius R, for at least a predetermined time during arc heating, to be in the range of 0.002 to 0.98. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071614 | Fluid distribution apparatus and method of forming the same - A fluid distribution apparatus and method of forming such an apparatus is provided. A fluid distribution apparatus includes a body, a plenum, an inlet, and an outlet. The body is formed from at least one of a nitride, carbide, carbonitride, oxynitride of elements comprising boron, aluminum, silicon, gallium, refractory hard metals, transition metals, and rare earth metals, or complexes or combinations thereof. The plenum is positioned within the body. The inlet passes through a first portion of the body and is in fluid communication with the plenum, and the outlet passes through a second portion of the body and is also in fluid communication with the plenum. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071615 | Coating System Composition - A coating system compositions is disclosed. The composition comprises:
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20100071616 | COATING POWDER FILTER DEVICE - A coating powder filtration system containing a fluidizing unit to fluidize coating powder upstream of a powder outlet. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071617 | PAINT BOOTH - A paint booth that eliminates paint mist from air containing paint mist and volatile organic compounds (VOC) generated within a paint room in a highly-efficient manner is provided. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071618 | FILM COATING HOLDER AND FILM COATING DEVICE USING SAME - A film coating device for coating a flexible substrate includes a housing and a film coating holder for holding the flexible substrate. The housing defines a chamber, and the film coating holder is received in the chamber. The film coating holder includes a motor, a driving roller, and a driven roller. The driving roller is rotatable by a motor relative to the housing. The driven roller is substantially parallel to the driving roller. The driven roller is rotatable together with the driving roller by transmission of the flexible substrate. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071619 | Electrospraying/Electrospinning Array Utilizing a Replacement Array of Individual Tip Flow Restriction - An electrohydrodynamic spraying or spinning deposition system, which includes a common source of pressurized liquid within a manifold, and an array of 2 or more spraying tips, each tip being fed from the common source of pressurized liquid to create a liquid flow path. An individual flow impedance device is disposed within each tip's individual liquid flow path from the pressurized liquid source into each spraying tip. The individual flow impedance devices are disposed within a replaceable sheet, which can be easily cleaned or changed to accommodate the instance liquid viscosity and composition. A high voltage source is applied to create a high voltage potential applied between the tip array and a deposition surface. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071620 | Central supply system of alignment material and apparatus for forming alignment layer having the same - An apparatus for forming an alignment layer comprising: at least one alignment layer forming line having a plurality of alignment layer forming units; a plurality of alignment material coating devices disposed at each alignment layer forming unit and configured to coat an alignment material on a substrate of the corresponding alignment layer forming units; at lest one alignment material supplying unit having a plurality of second alignment material containers for supplying the alignment material to each alignment material coating device; a central supplying unit connected to the at least alignment material supplying unit and having at least one first alignment material container for supplying the alignment material to the at least one alignment material supplying unit; a supplying pipe configured to connect the at least one alignment material supplying unit to the central supplying unit; and a controller configured to measure the remnant amount of alignment material of the at least one alignment material supplying unit so as to supply the alignment material in the first alignment material container to the plurality of second alignment material containers via the supplying pipe when the measured remnant amount of the alignment material is smaller than a minimum amount thereof, and to measure the remnant amount of the alignment material in the central supplying unit so as to replace the first alignment material container with a new first alignment material container fully filled with the alignment material when the remnant amount of the alignment material in the central supplying unit is smaller than the minimum amount thereof. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071621 | DEVICE FOR FORMING A FILM BY DEPOSITION FROM A PLASMA - A plasma excitation device is described for use in depositing a film on a substrate from a plasma formed by distributed electron cyclotron resonance. The device comprises a microwave antenna having an end from which microwaves are emitted, a magnet disposed in the region of the said antenna end and defining therewith an electron cyclotron resonance region in which a plasma can be generated, and a gas entry element having an outlet for a film precursor gas or a plasma gas. The outlet is arranged to direct gas towards a film deposition area situated beyond the magnet, as considered from the microwave antenna. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071622 | POLYMERIC COATING OF SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM COMPONENTS FOR CONTAMINATION CONTROL - A method of treating a metal surface of a portion of a substrate processing system to lower a defect concentration near a processed surface of a substrate includes forming a protective coating on the metal surface, wherein the protective coating includes nickel (Ni) and a fluoropolymer. Forming the protective coating on the metal surface can further include forming a nickel layer on the metal surface, impregnating the nickel layer with a fluoropolymer, and removing fluoropolymer from the surface leaving a predominantly nickel surface so the fluoropolymer is predominantly subsurface. A substrate processing system includes a process chamber into which a reactant gas is introduced, a pumping system for removing material from the process chamber, a first component with a protective coating, wherein the protective coating forms a surface of the component which is exposed to an interior of the substrate processing chamber or an interior of the pumping system. The protective coating includes nickel (Ni) and a flouropolymer. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071623 | EVAPORATING APPARATUS - Disclosed is an evaporating apparatus for performing a film forming process on a target object to be processed by vapor deposition, wherein a processing chamber and a vapor generating chamber are disposed adjacent to each other, gas exhaust mechanisms for depressurizing an inside of the processing chamber and an inside of the vapor generating chamber are installed, a vapor discharge opening for discharging a vapor of the film forming material is disposed in the processing chamber, vapor generating units for vaporizing the film forming material and control valves for controlling a supply of the vapor of the film forming material are disposed in the vapor generating chamber, and flow paths, which are not exposed to an outside of the processing chamber and the vapor generating chamber, for supplying the vapor of the film forming material generated in the vapor generating units to the vapor discharge opening are installed. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071624 | SUBSTRATE SUPPORT FRAME, AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME AND METHOD OF LOADING AND UNLOADING SUBSTRATE USING THE SAME - A substrate support frame for loading or unloading a substrate on or from a susceptor in a chamber, wherein the substrate support frame is disposed over the susceptor, comprises a body supporting a boundary portion of the substrate; a first opening through a center portion of the body and exposing a center portion of the susceptor; and a second opening corresponding to one side of the body, wherein the substrate is disposed on the body through the second opening to overlap the center portion of the susceptor. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071625 | SHUTTER DISK HAVING A TUNED COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION - A shutter disk having a tuned coefficient of thermal expansion is provided herein. In some embodiments, a shutter disk having a tuned coefficient of thermal expansion may include a body formed from a first material comprising at least two components, wherein a ratio of each of the at least two components to one another is selected to provide a coefficient of thermal expansion of the body that is substantially similar to a coefficient of thermal expansion of a second material to be deposited atop the body. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071636 | ELECTRO-MAGNETIC INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An electro-magnetic internal combustion engine having means to operate in an electro-magnetic configuration, in an internal combustion configuration, and in an electro-magnetic internal combustion combination configuration. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071637 | Cooling apparatus - A cooling apparatus that cools with coolant a subject of cooling, which is a heat source. The cooling apparatus includes a cooling circuit, an electric pump, a switching section, and a control section. Through circulation of the coolant, air in the cooing circuit is caused to flow to an air bleeding portion and is discharged from the cooling circuit through the air bleeding portion. The switching section is capable of switching the operation mode of the electric pump between a normal mode and an air bleeding mode for collecting air in the cooling circuit to the air bleeding portion. During the air bleeding mode, the control section is capable of controlling the electric pump to change a coolant displacement from the electric pump according to a change pattern that allows stagnant air in sections of the cooling circuit to flow to the air bleeding portion. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071638 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THE HEAT FLUXES OF AN AIRCRAFT - A system for managing the heat fluxes of an aircraft including at least one propulsion system that integrates a turbomachine and a cell including at least one fuel tank to supply the turbomachine via a fuel supply circuit, and at least one source of thermal effluents connected to a cell cooling circuit that integrates first elements for ensuring heat transfer between a coolant circulating in the cell cooling circuit and an air flow channeled into at least one cooling air channel extending from at least one air intake up to at least one air exhaust, whereby the system includes second elements for ensuring heat transfer between a coolant circulating in the cell cooling circuit and the fuel, a fuel circuit connecting the at least one tank to the second heat transfer elements, whereby the air intake includes blocking elements that can occupy a first open state for air to pass inside the channel and a second closed state to block the air intake. The fuel circuit includes at least one control valve that orients the fuel either in the direction of the tank or of the circuit designed for the propulsion system. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071639 | CHARGE-AIR COOLING DEVICE, SYSTEM FOR TURBOCHARGING AND/OR CHARGE-AIR COOLING, METHOD FOR CHARGE-AIR COOLING - An apparatus for charge air cooling for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, comprising a first heat exchanger, in particular for charge air high-pressure cooling, and at least one second heat exchanger, in particular for charge air low-pressure cooling, and at least one first connecting element for connecting a first heat exchanger and the at least one second heat exchanger together, at least one coolant supply conduit for supplying at least one heat exchanger with coolant, at least one coolant discharge conduit for the discharge of coolant from at least one of the heat exchangers, wherein the at least one coolant supply conduit and the at least one coolant discharge conduit are arranged substantially completely in the at least one connecting element. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071640 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH DUAL-CHAMBER CYLINDER - Improvements in a gas powered engine. Said improvements include use of a piston with a fixed piston arm that extends through a seal in the lower portion of the cylinder. In a four-stroke engine the down chamber uses a supercharger for the upper chamber cylinder engine. In the two-stroke engine the down chamber is used as a compressor chamber and the compressed air passes to the upper chamber. The piston arm operates on an elliptical crank that drives the output shaft. Valves that move air and exhaust into and out of the pistons are lifted by a cam located on the crank. A unique oil injector passes oil between the rings when the piston in at the bottom of the stroke. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071641 | SWAGING HOLD METHOD, SWAGING HOLD STRUCTURE, SWAGING ROLLER, SWAGING MACHINE, AND SWAGING HOLD WORKPIECE - In addition to the pressure for swaging applied when swaging is performed, a pressure in the direction the same as the direction of the holding force exerted by a swaged portion is applied to a pressure receiving edge portion of a bearing holder by the pressure applied by a swaging roller. As a result, the elastic deformation in a circumferential wall portion that is not bent is advanced and the amount of elastic deformation of the bearing holder in the axial direction is reduced, so that it is possible to increase the difference in the amount of elastic deformation between the bearing holder and an outer race. Thus, the axial residual stress in the bearing holder is increased after the swaging is completed, as compared to the case of the ordinary swaging. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the holding force for holding the outer race. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071642 | Exhaust valve device - An exhaust valve device includes an exhaust valve formed by a valve body, a valve stem and a valve element, which opens and closes an exhaust passage provided in the valve body, mounted on the valve stem that is inserted into and supported rotatably by the valve body; and an actuator that drives the exhaust valve to open and close. The actuator includes an electric actuator, and an opening detection sensor to detect an opening of the exhaust valve. Further, the electric actuator and the opening detection sensor are disposed coaxially, a connecting shaft that connects the two is disposed parallel to and offset from the valve stem of the exhaust valve, and the connecting shaft and valve stem are connected by a link mechanism. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071643 | VALVE OPENING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - An engine with a valve opening arrangement includes an engine including at least one cylinder and at least one valve for opening and closing an opening in the cylinder. The valve is spring loaded to a closed position. The engine also includes a movable contact surface for urging the valve to an open position, and a control arrangement at least partially connected to the contact surface and operable in a modified mode to at least one of advance opening and delay closing of the valve relative to opening and closing in a normal mode. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071644 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR VARIABLE VALVE MECHANISM - A brushless motor of a variable valve mechanism varies a actuation parameter of an intake valve of an engine. A position sensor outputs a pulse signal when the brushless motor rotates. A position counter calculates a counter value by counting edges of the pulse signal. A motor control device obtains a detection value of a motor rotational angle based on the counter value when the motor control device is in a powered state. An engine control device determines that the detection value of the motor rotational angle is displaced from the actual value when the engine control device detects that the engine is operating and the motor control device portion is in a non-powered state. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071645 | Continuous variable valve lift apparatus - A continuously variable valve lift apparatus includes an input cam disposed on an input shaft, a valve opening unit, a control shaft disposed in parallel with the input shaft, a variable member that contacts the input cam, wherein a relative distance between a contact portion of the variable member and the input cam, and the control shaft is variable according to relative angel changes between the variable member and the control shaft, a driving unit that is connected with the variable member and pivots around the control shaft and a driving cam that is disposed between the driving unit and the valve opening unit and drives the valve opening unit according to the pivoting of the driving unit. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071676 | RESONATOR AND CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention provides a crankcase ventilation system and resonator for a turbocharged internal combustion engine assembly. The resonator, designed for intake noise reduction, is mounted to the engine. An oil separation unit, designed for passage of blowby gases, is mounted to a cam cover, sandwiched between the resonator and cam cover. The resonator has a resonator body defining a resonator volume therein. The resonator fluidly communicates the oil separation unit with the turbocharger air inlet pipe, whereby blowby gases are evacuated from the cam cover and delivered through the resonator volume for reintroduction to the engine's air intake system. Integration of the blowby passages into the resonator reduces the number of potential leak paths in the air induction system, and reduces overall engine mass, cost, and packaging size. The present design also offers improved On-board Diagnostics (OBD) by allowing only large flow areas to be disconnected. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071677 | LEVER REGULATED COMPOUND BOW - Lever Regulated Compound Bow uses multiple groove modules on the limb tips to spool bowstring and cables to provide desired energy storage and nock travel, while simultaneously using a lever to regulate cam synchronization, using split cable harnesses to deter limb twist, and lever blocking draw stop means. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071678 | Method and apparatus for introducing an item into a conduit - A projectile is utilized to introduce an item into a conduit which already has a cable therein. The projectile includes a body member having a longitudinal opening therethrough. The body member is longitudinally split so that the cable may be received in the opening. The item is attached to the body member. When the projectile with a portion of the cable received therein is put into a conduit and air under pressure is introduced into the conduit, the projectile is pushed along the cable and if the cable is undulating in the conduit, it is straightened and positioned out of the way of the item being introduced. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071679 | PNEUMATIC PAINTBALL MARKER - A novel and unique pneumatic paintball marker having a variety of novel features, the first being an on/off compressed air control valve, positioned at the front of the marker below the barrel and adjacent to an in-line pressure regulator. Major innovations have been made in reducing the size and weight of the body of the marker, along with the construction of a new bolt assembly consisting of just four components and only one moving part. An anti-chop eye electronic system insures that the paintballs are in proper position, and rubber ball detents are optionally added to hold the paintballs in place prior to firing the marker, so that the paintballs will not roll out the barrel. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071680 | PNEUMATIC TOY GUN - A pneumatic toy gun with a hammer assembly disposed inside a barrel is provided. The hammer assembly includes a first hammer and a second hammer, wherein the first hammer is disposed in front of the second hammer and the second hammer includes a notch. A first elastic element pushes the rear end of the first hammer and a second elastic element pushes the rear end of the second hammer. A first tackling block is disposed below the hammer assembly and rotatable around the pivot. The rear end of the first tackling block is stuck into the notch of the second hammer. A second tackling block is disposed adjacent to the first tackling block and includes a trough allowing the pivot to be disposed in. The rear end of the second tackling block is stuck into the notch of the second hammer. A third elastic element pushes the underneath of the rear half portion of the first tackling block. A fourth elastic element pushes the underneath of the rear half portion of the second tackling block. A rotor is disposed in front of the first tackling block. A switch includes a hook and a flange. The switch can be changed between a mode of repeater and a mode of single-shoot. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071681 | APPARATUS FOR CUTTING A STONE WHILE IN THE GROUND AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE - Embodiments of stone cutting apparatus may include at least one sheave, which is coupled to a stone cutting belt to drivingly engage the stone cutting belt. Belt may include an endless cable, numerous abrasive segments disposed along the length of the cable, and a flexible belt body encapsulating the cable, and extending into the abrasive segments and between the abrasive segments. The abrasive segments may include a diamond top portion, a metal bottom portion, a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end. At least one bore in each abrasive segment, extending from the first and through the second end, is adapted to house the cable. The perimeter of the bore may be formed by the top diamond portion, the metal bottom portion and the interface between the diamond and metal portions of the abrasive segment. In another embodiment, each abrasive segment may further include a cutting portion and a mounting portion. The cutting portion faces a stone to be cut, and may project above the main belt body. The mounting portion is located opposite the cutting portion, and has a top, a middle, and a tongue. The tongue is made of metal and generally V-shaped. The tongue is adapted to extend into an outer circumference of the sheave, thus allowing the sheave to drivingly engage the abrasive segment. Methods of manufacturing a stone cutting belt are also disclosed. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071682 | BURNER SYSTEM AND HEATING COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING THE SAME - Provided are a burner system and a heating and cooking appliance having the same. The burner system includes a burner pot, and a mixing tube unit. The burner pot provides a space where a gas and air mix and burn, and the mixing tube unit is integrally formed with the burner pot to guide the gas and the air to the burner pot. The burner pot and the mixing tube unit include a plurality of members coupled vertically and forming an appearance. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071683 | Fresnel solar collector arrangement - The invention relates to a Fresnel solar collector arrangement consisting essentially of a receiver ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071684 | SOLAR PANEL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - The present invention provides methods and systems for a solar panel adjustment device, including a solar panel having a first end and a second end for receiving sunlight, a first pivot frame engaged to the first end of the solar panel for adjusting the solar panel, a second pivot frame engaged to the second end of the solar panel for adjusting the solar panel, and at least one drive means for adjusting the first pivot frame and the second pivot frame independently of one another | 2010-03-25 |
20100071685 | DIRECT ACCUMULATION TANK FOR HEATING WATER WITH SOLAR ENERGY - A direct accumulation tank, defining a closed volume ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071696 | MODEL-PREDICTIVE ONLINE IDENTIFICATION OF PATIENT RESPIRATORY EFFORT DYNAMICS IN MEDICAL VENTILATORS - Systems and methods for efficient computation of patient respiratory muscle effort are provided. According to one embodiment, patient-ventilator characteristics are received, estimated and/or measured representing values of parameters of interest associated with properties or attributes of a ventilated patient system. Online quantification of respiratory muscle effort of the patient is continuously performed by (i) establishing a respiratory predictive model of the ventilated patient system based on an equation of motion and functions that approximate clinically-observed, patient-generated muscle pressures, (ii) determining an instantaneous leak flow value for the ventilated patient system, and (iii) based on the patient-ventilator characteristics and the instantaneous leak flow value, solving the respiratory predictive model to extract an estimated physiologic respiratory muscle effort value. Then, based on the respiratory muscle effort value or other parameters derived therefrom, the ventilation system is configured and operated for monitoring or breath delivery purposes. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071697 | INVERSION-BASED FEED-FORWARD COMPENSATION OF INSPIRATORY TRIGGER DYNAMICS IN MEDICAL VENTILATORS - A ventilator and method of ventilator control. The ventilator includes a pneumatic system for providing and receiving breathing gas, and a controller operatively coupled with the pneumatic system. The controller employs closed-loop control to provide positive breathing assistance to a patient. Supplemental feed-forward compensatory assistance is also provided, in addition to and independently of that commanded by the closed-loop control. The supplemental assistance may be determined, set or selected based on a ventilator parameter and/or an operator parameter, and/or as an automatic ongoing compensatory mechanism responding to varying patient respiratory demand. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071698 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR - The present invention relates to an oxygen concentrator in which a pulsation detection device for detecting pulsation of oxygen supplied and a control device for controlling an amount of air supplied from a compressor based on the detection results in a pressure swing adsorption-type oxygen concentrator, which is equipped with an adsorption bed filled with an adsorbent capable of selectively adsorbing nitrogen relative to oxygen, the compressor for supplying air to the adsorption bed, a channel switching valve to repeat in a constant timing an adsorption step, in which air is supplied from the compressor to the adsorption bed to isolate concentrated oxygen and a desorption step, in which the adsorption bed is evacuated to regenerate the adsorbent and a flow rate measuring device for determining a supply flow rate of concentrated oxygen produced and an amount of oxygen produced is controlled by a feedback with a flow rate sensor by itself after paying attention to variation of a product flow rate caused by suppressing an amount of oxygen produced, thereby realizing an apparatus to satisfy secondary performance such as miniaturization, low power consumption and silencing. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071699 | AIR FILTRATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An air filtration apparatus is disclosed. During inhale response, user's breath opens a first air valve causing air flow through replaceable filter through a chamber to a mouth piece disposed in a user's mouth. During exhale response, user's breath closes first valve causing one or more exhaust valves to open. In one embodiment, inhale and exhale responses are displaced from one another to provide better isolation of replaceable filter. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071700 | FOREHEAD SUPPORTS FOR FACIAL MASKS - A face mask assembly (FMA) for supplying breathable gas to a wearer. The face mask assembly (FMA) includes a mask frame including a support, a facial cushion attached to the mask frame, and a forehead support. The forehead support includes a forehead cushion assembly and an adjustment knob operatively coupled to the forehead cushion assembly. The adjustment knob is threadably engaged with the forehead cushion assembly such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the mask frame to be moved between retracted and extended positions with respect to the forehead cushion assembly. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071704 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING LIMBS - A medical device and method of use thereof are disclosed for supporting a patient's limb during surgical preparation and/or other medical procedures. The limb support device includes a V-shaped apparatus that is attachable to a supporting pole, such as a pole attached to a patient support structure or an IV pole standing on the floor. A clamp can be included to attach the apparatus to the pole. In preferred embodiments the vertical height, horizontal extension, and/or rotational angle of the apparatus can be adjusted. A cushion can be built into, or removably attachable to, the limb support apparatus, and a disposable sterile covering can be applied to the device before it is used. A preferred method of use includes placing a patient on a support structure, providing and appropriately configuring the limb support device, and placing the patient's limb on the device for surgical preparation and/or some other medical procedure. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071705 | ARCH SUPPORT FOR THE HUMAN HAND - A means for providing support to the human hand, by providing a domed protuberance, or eminence, shaped to support the palmar aspect of the human hand, having a raised portion ( | 2010-03-25 |
20100071706 | ANTIMICROBIAL DENTAL APPLIANCES INCLUDING MOUTHGUARDS AND MOUTHPIECES - The present invention provides for a dental appliance, mouthguard and/or divers mouthpiece using an anti-microbial composition that combines the use of an elastomeric polymer composition with micronized or submicron sized particles of metal or organo/inorgano metal complexes. In addition, the use of an anti-microbial composition for use with a diver's air delivery hose to prevent breathing of contaminated air is also described. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071707 | External middle ear insufflation device - A middle ear insufflation device to relieve pressure differential across the tympanic membrane resulting from rapid changes in altitude or intrinsic Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, the device having a compressible bladder member and an ear canal sealing member such that the bladder member can be compressed and released to reduce or increase pressure within the ear canal that is then translated across the tympanic membrane affecting internal pressure within the middle ear space, thereby helping to facilitate normalization of middle ear pressure through the Eustachian Tube. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071708 | NOVEL HEARING PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHOD AND SECURE EARBUD ASSEMBLY - A passive level dependent hearing protection device for insertion into an ear canal is made of a flexible bladder attached to a frame and where the bladder utilizes valves to evacuate air from the ear canal. The device thereby causes transmission loss of acoustic waves wherein low frequency steady state and impact noises are attenuated but soft noises such as speech are attenuated to a lesser degree. The device incorporates a safety feature for preventing creation of too low an air pressure in the ear canal. Finally, the device may incorporate a transducer. | 2010-03-25 |
20100071709 | WRAPS FOR SWADDLING BABIES DURING MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Wraps for swaddling babies are provided that include a body having a base side. The wrap can further include two arms that are attached to the base side of the body of the wrap. The arms can extend outward in an opposite direction to one another along the base side of the body of the wrap. Related methods of using the wrap are also provided. | 2010-03-25 |