| 15th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
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| 20110083996 | Alternative Process for Treatment of Heavy Crudes in a Coking Refinery - The present invention relates to a process for the pretreatment of heavy oils using a catalytic hydrotreating process prior to introduction to a refinery. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of an HDM reactor and an HDS reactor in order to improve the characteristics of the heavy oil, such that when the oil is introduced into the refinery, the refinery can achieve improved throughputs, increased catalysts life, increased life cycles, and a reduction in overall operation costs. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110083997 | PROCESS FOR TREATING HEAVY OIL - This invention relates to a process for hydroprocessing heavy oil under process intensification conditions to form an upgraded hydrocarbon product. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110083998 | Petrochemical Processes - Petrochemical processes, including reforming processes are described herein. The reforming processes generally include introducing an input stream to a reforming unit having a reforming catalyst disposed therein, wherein the input stream includes a naphtha having an N+2A value of from about 65 to about 85 and contacting the input stream with the reforming catalyst and hydrogen to form an output stream. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110083999 | HYDROCRACKING METHOD USING A MODIFIED ZEOLITE - The present invention describes a method for hydrocracking and/or hydrotreating hydrocarbon-containing feeds using a catalyst comprising at least one hydro-dehydrogenizing metal selected from the group made up of group VIB and non-noble group VIII metals of the periodic table and a support comprising at least one zeolite having at least pore openings containing 12 oxygen atoms, modified by a) at least a stage of introducing at least one alkaline cation belonging to groups IA or IIA of the periodic table, b) a stage of treating said zeolite in the presence of at least one molecular compound containing at least one silicon atom, c) at least one stage of partial exchange of said alkaline cations by NH | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084000 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING NOZZLE REACTOR PITCH - Methods and systems for cracking hydrocarbon material in a nozzle reactor and processing any un-cracked hydrocarbon material passing through the nozzle reactor. The nozzle reactor used may have a configuration whereby cracking material is injected into the nozzle reactor at a high velocity, including supersonic speed. The hydrocarbon material is injected into the nozzle reactor and intersects with the cracking material to crack hydrocarbon material. Any hydrocarbon material that pass through the nozzle reactor un-cracked can be re-injected into the nozzle reactor. An increase in the concentration and amount of un-cracked hydrocarbons injected into the nozzle reactor may increase the overall conversion of hydrocarbons into lighter hydrocarbons. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084001 | METHOD OF OLIGOMERIZATION OF AN OLEFINIC HYDROCARBON FEED USING A CATALYST BASED ON A MACROPOROUS SILICA-ALUMINA - A method of oligomerization of an olefinic hydrocarbon feed is described, consisting of contacting said feed with at least one catalyst comprising at least one silica-alumina, the silica content by weight of said catalyst being between 5 and 95 wt. % and the porosity of said silica-alumina when formed being such that:
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| 20110084002 | PROCESS FOR THE REMOVAL OF SULFONES FROM OXIDIZED HYDROCARBON FUELS - Described herein is a process for the removal of sulfones by mesoporous silica adsorbents having narrow pore size distribution which could be controlled to specification for the selective removal of sulfones from oxidised hydrocarbon fuels wherein the sulfones were present due to oxidative conversion of organo-sulfur compounds by a suitable oxidizing solution. The mesoporous adsorbents showed typically 2-18 times higher equilibrium loading capacity for sulfones in comparison to the commercially available adsorbents. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084003 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SORTING FLAT MATERIAL FROM WASTE MATERIAL - A portion of a circulatable air permeable conveyor member ( | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084004 | INDEPENDENT DECK ADJUSTMENT - A vibratory separator including a separator deck including a hinge point, and a positive displacement mechanism coupled to the separator deck and configured to displace the separator deck to an angle of inclination is disclosed. A method of separating solids form a slurry, the method including pumping a slurry onto a separator deck, vibrating the separator deck, and displacing an end of the separator deck in an upwards or downwards direction with a positive displacement mechanism to a selected angle of inclination is also disclosed. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084005 | Separation-Apparatus - The invention relates to a separation-apparatus for separating from a particle-stream at least a first fraction with particles of a first group of dimensions, and a second fraction with particles of a second group of dimensions, comprising an infeed-device for the particle-stream, a rotatable drum having at its circumference plates, each plate having a radially extending hitting surface for the particles, at least a first receiving area proximal to the drum for receipt therein of particles of the first fraction, and at least a second receiving area distant from the drum for receipt therein of particles of the second fraction, wherein the apparatus has a housing so as to protect the particles from outside weather-conditions, allowing that the particles of the particle-stream to be processed by said apparatus have dimensions in the range 0-15 mm. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084006 | UV LIQUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING DEVICE - A liquid storage and dispensing device with a filter for removing minerals and a UV light source for killing pathogens existing in a liquid. A liquid is introduced into the device via the inlet. The liquid passes through the filter into a collector. The filtered liquid flows from the collector through a thru passage into a UV chamber. The UV light source emits UV rays through a UV transmissive wall into the interior portion of the UV chamber. Exposure to the UV light kills pathogens present in the filtered liquid. Substantially purified liquid can then be dispensed from an outlet. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084007 | Pure Sip - The “Pure Sip” system will reliably address biological, as well as chemical, contamination in the distribution system after treatment at a central purification facility. The Public water supply industry relies heavily on the “multiple barrier” approach in the protection of public health; the “Pure Sip” Point of Use (POU) treatment unit/system is a logical, economical, and effective, addition to the water industry's traditional “multiple barrier” treatment strategy. The unique “Pure Sip” system incorporates 10 micron and 1.0 micron filtration, activated carbon adsorption, and 12V UV primary disinfection, in a portable countertop unit. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084008 | INCREASED EFFICIENCY STRAINER SYSTEM - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an increased efficiency strainer system which is particularly suited for use in the emergency core cooling system of a nuclear power plant. In certain embodiments of the present invention, the strainer system includes one or more strainer cassettes or cartridges, with each such cassette or cartridge including a plurality of strainer pockets disposed in side-by-side relation to each other. In these embodiments, multiple cassettes or cartridges may be assembled together to form a strainer module of the strainer system. The strainer pockets of the cartridge each define an inflow end. Within the cartridge, or the module including multiple cartridges, the inflow ends of one or more of the strainer pockets may be enclosed by an elastic metal membrane. When in a closed position, the membrane prevents liquid flow into the corresponding strainer pocket via the inflow end thereof. The membrane remains closed when only a low pressure load is exerted thereon, but is deflected or deformed into an open position when a high pressure load is exerted thereon. The movement of the membrane to its open position effectively opens the corresponding strainer pocket, thus allowing for the flow of liquid into the interior of the strainer pocket via the inflow end thereof. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084009 | INCREASED EFFICIENCY STRAINER SYSTEM - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a strainer system comprising a plurality of strainer modules, each of which comprises multiple cassettes or cartridges assembled together in a prescribed arrangement. In the strainer system constructed in accordance with the present invention, the “clean” sides of the strainer modules are fluidly connected to each other by a plenum duct which also has a suction pump fluidly coupled thereto. Integrated into the plenum duct is a pressure released membrane (PRM) which is positioned so as to effectively isolate one of the strainer modules from the remaining active strainer modules included in the strainer system. The pressure released membrane is uniquely configured so as to facilitate the activation of the isolated strainer module when pressure across the plenum duct increases beyond a prescribed threshold. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084010 | SERVICEABLE OIL FILTER DEVICE - A serviceable device for filtering lubricating oil includes an inlet and an outlet, a first filtering element and an absorption filtering element. The absorption filtering element is configured to absorb a fluidic contaminant present in the lubricating oil when in contact with the absorption filtering element. A flow path for the lubricating oil is from the inlet, through the first filtering element, and out the outlet. The flow path further includes lubricating oil contact with the absorption filtering element. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084011 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD USING HIGH ENERGY LIGHT - Embodiments of systems including wastewater treatment systems that utilize high energy light to destruct organics in wastewater are provided. In some embodiments, such systems may include a gas purifier that is configured to purify a gas. The wastewater treatment system treats wastewater from the gas purifier via the use of ultraviolet light. Accordingly, the wastewater treatment system may include an ultraviolet light system that directs ultraviolet light through the wastewater. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084012 | HYDROCYCLONE FLOTATION SYSTEM AND WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME - The present invention discloses a hydrocyclone floating separator, comprising: a vortex generating body which includes a water inlet, swirls water introduced through the water inlet, and includes a water outlet discharging the swirled water; an air injection unit for injecting air into water introduced through the water inlet; a drain control unit for controlling the amount of water discharged through the water outlet such that the level of the water in the vortex generating body is maintained constant; and a suspended solids removing unit for taking suspended solids out of the vortex generating body, the suspended solids existing dispersed in water being supplied to the vortex generating body and then floating and gathering towards the center of the vortex of the water surface because of the swirl flow of the water and the buoyancy of air bubbles charged in the water. Thus, the water pollution prevention system comprising the hydrocyclone floating separator can effectively treat suspended solids produced from a process of purifying waste water, sewage, service water, etc., at a relatively low cost. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084013 | AXIAL LABYRINTH SEAL FOR FILTRATION SYSTEMS - An axial face seal is described that may be employed to seal a spiral membrane element of a filtration system. A seal can be formed using a first seal plate for capping the spiral membrane element to engage a corresponding face of a second seal plate of an adjacent spiral membrane element. The faces of the first and second seal plates have complementary profiles that yield an intermeshed contact of the seal plates when the spiral membrane element is coupled to the adjacent spiral membrane element. The intermeshed contact creates a tortuous flow path from inside the spiral membrane element to the outside of the spiral membrane element, thereby sealing the spiral membrane element at the point of coupling with the adjacent spiral membrane element. Adjacent spiral membrane elements can be coupled using a latching mechanism that is engaged before the spiral membrane elements are inserted into the cylindrical housing. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084014 | DROPLET-BASED DIGITAL MICRODIALYSIS - The invention relates to a droplet-based digital microdialysis method that utilizes discrete perfusate droplets marched through a microchannel in an intermittent manner. The droplets sequentially reside on a microdialysis membrane that is in contact with the test fluid, e.g., fluid in an extracellular space. The droplets remain stationary at the membrane site for a period of time for rapid equilibration with the test fluid, and is then marched to an outlet port for processing. The invention further relates to microdialysis probes and methods based on the droplet-based digital microdialysis. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084015 | SUMP FILTER RESTRAINING DEVICE - A sump filter assembly for filtering hydraulic fluid supplied by a transmission sump includes a filter housing, a support member, a retainer member, and a biasing member. The filter housing has a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface opposes a bottom surface of the transmission sump. The support member includes a first end portion attached to the filter housing. The retainer member is slideably connected to the support member and includes a first end portion having a retaining surface, wherein the retaining surface opposes the top surface of the filter housing. The biasing member has a first end in contact with the retaining surface of the retainer member and a second end in contact with the top surface of the filter housing. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084016 | FILTRATION ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CENTRAL TUBE INTERACTING WITH A FILTRATION CARTRIDGE AND WITH A SEAL PERMANENTLY MOUNTED ON SAID CENTRAL TUBE - A filtration assembly is provided for a fluid flowing in an engine or an apparatus that includes a tank on which a central tube is mounted for interaction with a filtration cartridge including an upper flange and a lower flange between which extends a filtration medium. The central tube is permanently mounted on a bearing member connected to the tank. The central tube bears a first seal and a second seal. The cartridge has a collar forming an extension of the lower flange, the collar being adapted for interaction with the first seal on the central tube in order to ensure tightness between the tube and the cartridge. The second seal is adapted for interaction with the bearing member and/or the collar in order to ensure tightness between the tank and the tube. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084017 | REINFORCED, PLEATED FILTER STRUCTURE - A pleated filter structure includes a pleated filtering substrate and a pleated, polymer, mesh reinforcing sheet or netting for assisting in maintaining the pleated configuration of the filtering substrate. The pleated, polymer, mesh reinforcing sheet or netting includes a mechanically degraded polyalkylene terephthalate as the primary polymer therein. A method of making the pleated filter structure includes the steps of obtaining commercial articles having been made from a high crystallinity, flexible polyalkylene terephthalate; and mechanically degrading said articles to decrease the crystallinity and increase the stiffness of the polyalkylene terephthalate and extruding the mechanically degraded articles into an extruded structure stiffer and more amorphous than the polyalkylene terephthalate in the commercial articles. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084018 | RING FILTER - A ring filter with a frame and a filter fabric. The frame has two axially spaced apart ring-shaped frame elements which are connected to one another by transverse struts. Between the frame elements and the transverse struts the filter fabric is arranged, and frame has two open ends which are located opposite each other in the circumferential direction. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084019 | ANTITHROMBOGENIC SURFACE - Provided is a surface showing excellent antithrombotic properties. Also provided is a medical device having the same. An antithrombotic surface comprising polymer layers which are in different charged states and alternately layered, characterized by having three-dimensional peaks and valleys formed thereon. The antithrombotic surface as described above which is further characterized in that the peaks and valleys are 15 nm or more but not more than 200 nm in height and depth respectively. A medical device characterized by being provided with the antithrombotic surface as described above. Thus, a thin and highly antithrombotic surface or medical device can be obtained by a relatively convenient method. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084020 | NOVEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVERTING GASEOUS BYPRODUCTS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT INTO ENERGY - A method for removing methane from biogas is described. The method includes: (i) receiving biogas including methane and other components into a first tank; (ii) receiving water into the first tank; (iii) contacting the biogas with the water inside the first tank; (iv) dispensing methane gas from an outlet of the first tank; and (v) producing from the tank an effluent stream that includes other components of the biogas. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084021 | Method of ecological restoration of water bodies containing excess nutrient - A method of ecological restoration of water bodies containing excess nutrient includes steps of: (a) taming | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084022 | Process for treating nitrogenous wastewater with simultaneous autotrophic denitrification, hetertrophic denitrification and COD removal - A process for treating nitrogenous wastewater contains an autotrophic denitrification reaction, a heterotrophic denitrification reaction and a COD removal reaction simultaneously and mixedly taking place in a single reactor. The nitrification reaction is caused by nitrifying bacteria, in which ammonium is oxidized into nitrite. The autotrophic denitrification reaction is caused by autotrophic denitrifying bacteria, in which ammonium used as electron donor and nitrite used as electron acceptor are converted into nitrogen gas and nitrate. The heterotrophic denitrification reaction is caused by heterotrophic denitrifying bacteria, in which nitrate and COD are consumed. It is not necessary to build two separate reactors for aerobic nitrification and anaerobic denitrification, thereby effectively reducing the fabrication and operation cost. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084023 | PORTABLE WATER PURIFIER AND METHOD OF PURIFYING WATER OF USING THE SAME - A portable water purifier having a shell, a solar cell, a power storage system, a micro booster pump, and a membrane module. The solar cell is disposed on the shell. The power storage system, the micro booster pump, and the membrane module are disposed integratedly in the shell. The solar cell is connected to the power storage system and the combination thereof provides power for the micro booster pump. The micro booster pump is connected to the membrane module. A method of purifying water with the portable water purifier is also taught. The portable water purifier can produce instant safe, and healthy drinking water even when power supply is lacking. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084024 | FILTER WITH MEMORY, COMMUNICATION AND CONCENTRATION SENSOR - The present invention describes a system and method for accurately measuring the concentration of a substance within a filter housing. A concentration sensor and a communications device are coupled so as to be able to measure and transmit the concentration of a particular substance within the filter housing while in use. This system can comprise a single component, integrating both the communication device and the concentration sensor. Alternatively, the system can comprise separate sensor and transmitter components, in communication with one another. In yet another embodiment, a storage element can be added to the system, thereby allowing the device to store a set of concentration values. The use of this device is beneficial to many applications. For example, the ability to read concentration values in situ allows integrity tests to be performed without additional equipment. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084025 | WATER PURIFIER AND WATER PURIFICATION METHOD - To provide a water purifier containing: a diluting unit configured to bring targeted water into contact with a nonvolatile compound-containing aqueous solution via a semi-permeable membrane to separate water from the targeted water by the membrane, and to dilute the nonvolatile compound-containing aqueous solution with the separated water; a separating unit configured to heat the diluted aqueous solution so as to separate water vapor from the diluted aqueous solution, and to obtain the concentrated aqueous solution; a condensing unit configured to cool the separated water vapor to generate water; an evaporating unit configured to collect, as purified water, part of the generated water, and to evaporate the rest of the generated water under the reduced pressure to obtain water vapor; and an absorbing unit configured to allow the concentrated aqueous solution obtained by the separating unit to absorb the water vapor obtained by the evaporating unit. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084026 | Biomimetic membranes, their production and uses thereof in water purification - The present invention discloses a water membrane comprising a lipid bilayer supported on a single side thereof on a water permeable dense support layer, this lipid bilayer being composed of one or more lipids and aquaporin proteins are embedded therein, further wherein the water permeable dense support layer is impermeable to the lipids and to the aquaporin proteins. Also are provided a method for the preparation of these membranes and uses thereof in water filtration applications. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084027 | CLUMPED SORBENT MATERIAL - The present invention pertains to a natural product litter composition as well as methods of preparing and using a natural product litter as a sorbent for liquids. The sorbent contains 1 to 10% by weight Aspen particles and 90 to 99% by weight ground grain byproducts including red dog wheat and wheat middlings. The sorbency of a ground grain litter can be improved by pelletization and crumbling. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084028 | SEPARATION MEDIA AND METHODS ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR SEPARATING WATER-HYDROCARBON EMULSIONS HAVING LOW INTERFACIAL TENSIONS - Separation media, separation modules and methods are provided for separating water from a water and hydrocarbon emulsion and include a fibrous nonwoven coalescence layer for receiving the water and hydrocarbon emulsion and coalescing the water present therein as a discontinuous phase to achieve coalesced water droplets having a size of 1 mm or greater, and a fibrous nonwoven drop retention layer downstream of the coalescence layer having a high BET surface area of at least 90 m | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084029 | Waste treatment system - A system and method for removing water from sludge is disclosed. The method ( | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084030 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND/OR TRACKING SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE USE - A method of monitoring sodium hypochlorite usage, which includes providing a chemical system comprising: a tank of known capacity mounted upon a scale, the scale being capable of generating a series of signals related to the weight of the tank when empty and at various levels of fill; and a system controller for receiving the series of signals from the scale relating to the weight of the tank when empty and at various levels of fill; inputting into the system controller the series of signals from the scale relating to the weight of the tank when empty and at various levels of fill with sodium hypochlorite; inputting into the system controller a concentration of the sodium hypochlorite upon filling of the tank; tracking an age of the sodium hypochlorite within the tank to obtain a percent concentrate of sodium hypochlorite; and displaying usage of sodium hypochlorite on a display. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084031 | TREATMENT OF A WASTE STREAM THROUGH PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION OF OXYHYDROGEN GAS - Methods and systems for reducing a redox active contaminant in a waste stream in a waste treatment system involve performing a unit process of the waste treatment system by contacting redox active contaminant in the waste stream with oxyhydrogen-rich gas generated on-site by an oxyhydrogen gas generator that implements water dissociation technology. The oxyhydrogen gas generator involves applying a pulsed electrical signal to a series of closely spaced electrodes that are submerged in the waste stream to produce oxyhydrogen-rich gas from a water component of the waste stream. Operation of the oxyhydrogen gas generator in the waste stream may accomplish one or more unit processes for waste treatment, such as oxidation, stripping, floatation, disinfection, conditioning, stabilization, thickening, and dewatering, among others. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084032 | ADDITIVE DISPERSING FILTER AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method for dispersing an oil additive into an oil passing through a filter, the method comprising: filling a first cavity of an additive cartridge with an additive; locating the additive cartridge within a housing of the filter, the additive cartridge being located within a flow path through the filter, the additive cartridge having a second cavity without any additive disposed therein, the second cavity defining a first fluid path through the additive cartridge and the oil must pass through the second cavity in order to exit the filter; and metering the additive through an opening in the additive cartridge, the opening providing a second fluid path into the additive cartridge. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084033 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING PARTICLES IN A FLUID - An apparatus and method for separating particles dispersed in a fluid. The apparatus includes, in succession, an inlet channel, a constriction channel and an outlet channel, the channels configured to receive a fluid dispersion and to create at the junction of the constriction and outlet channels a fluid dispersion flow having a first flow region and a second flow region, wherein the second flow region has a lower concentration of particles than the first flow region. A collection channel is located at the junction of the constriction and outlet channel to collect fluid from the second flow region. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084034 | DISPLACEMENT FILTER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method and apparatus for filtering a slurry utilizing a displacement filtering principle. The filter apparatus desirably includes an inner filter and an outer filter. Both the inner and outer filters are preferably substantially annular in shape and positioned concentrically with respect to each other. A particulate collection volume is at least partially defined between the inner and outer filter. The method includes directing a flow of slurry into the particulate collection volume under sufficient pressure to force fluid within the particulate collection volume through one of the inner and outer filters and any particulate matter blocking a filtering surface of the inner and outer filters. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084035 | Filtration Apparatus and Associated Method for Microwave-Assisted Chemistry - A filtration method and associated apparatus are disclosed for improving the separation yield of matrix based compositions. The method includes the steps of positioning a matrix based composition that includes at least some liquid in a filter vessel and applying a moderate over-pressure to the composition upstream of the filter to accelerate the movement of liquid through the filter. The associated apparatus includes a funnel support, a funnel resting in the funnel support, a filter cup resting in the funnel opposite the funnel support, an over-pressure cap for engaging the filter cup opposite the funnel, and a source of pressurized gas in communication with the over-pressure cap for supplying a moderate over pressure to the filter cup for accelerating the movement of solvent through the filter cup and the funnel. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084036 | Shoe rack - A shoe rack includes shoe support subassemblies each comprising a lower support including a rear hook, a sleeve passing through a rear end of the lower support and having a longitudinal first ridged section on an inner wall, an annular first projection extending inward from top of the first ridged section, and an annular second projection extending inward from an intermediate portion of the first ridged section; and an upper support including a hollow cylinder passing through a rear end of the upper support and having a longitudinal second ridged section on an outer surface, an annular first groove on top of the second ridged section, and an annular second groove on an intermediate portion of the second ridged section wherein the cylinder is inserted into the sleeve to be pivotably secured thereto; and a tube comprising slits each adapted to secure to the hook. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084037 | Retail display assembly - A retail display assembly adapted to be placed on a display tower is disclosed which comprises an upper portion having a first section having a top portion and a bottom portion with the bottom portion having a tab portion extending from the bottom portion and a second section having a top portion and a side flap and a lower portion having a first section having a top portion having a slot adapted for receiving the tab portion and a second section having a side flap. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084038 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING BATH TOYS - A device for holding bath toys is provided that includes a flexible receptacle having a back panel and a front panel adjoined by opposing sides and a bottom of the receptacle. At least a portion of the bottom of the receptacle is formed of a mesh material and a top portion of the back panel defines at least two openings, with the top portion of the back panel and an upper edge of the front panel further defining an open end of the receptacle. The device also includes a mounting plate having at least two posts on a first side of the mounting plate and an element for attaching the mounting plate to a wall; and at least two caps, each cap defining a bore for receiving the post and for secure attachment to the post. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084039 | SURGICAL FIELD ORGANIZER - An organizer for surgical instruments and the like comprising a T-shaped plastic body defining an interior channel having two inlets and an outlets, a cover for the channel which may be hingedly attached to the body or connected by way of snap fittings. A plurality of split cylinder instrument holders are mounted to the top surface of the cover in side-by-side parallel relationship to receive and hold elongate instruments or tools with flexible tubes, hoses or cables gathered and held in the body channel. Two-sided tape may be used to secure the organizer to a surgical drape. The organizer is preferably packaged in a sterile condition inside of a hermetically-sealed plastic package. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084040 | ORGANIZER - An organizer includes a removable charger caddy, a main compartment with configurable dividers, and a tray. One or more cord-wrapping dividers are provided for receiving electrical cords of electronic devices. The cord-wrapping dividers are removably secured to the caddy. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084041 | STORAGE RACK - A storage rack comprises a plurality of slacked supporting ledges each spaced away from each other arranged in pairs on facing sidewalls for receiving plate-type carriers for stored articles. Storage and retrieval of the carriers in the storage rack is provided by a transport device. The supporting ledges are a snaked press fit in the sheet metal of the sidewalls and the sidewalls are secured to upright rack stanchions. To define a storage rack ensuring exact positioning of the supporting ledges, it is proposed that the rack stanchions comprise horizontally protruding pegs engaging cavities in the supporting ledges. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084042 | SHELF ELEMENTS, AND SHELF COMPRISING THE SAME - The invention relates to a shelf element | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084043 | Crane - The within invention relates to a crane with a boom slewable in a vertical pivoting plane and a bracing boom arrangement, particularly a derrick boom arrangement in which a luffing cable is arranged between the boom and the bracing boom arrangement, in which the luffing cable has at least two guying cables that run from two guying points arranged on the opposite side of the pivoting plane, which cables belong to the bracing cable arrangement, to the boom, in which the two guying cables are each movable by means of a winch and in which a mechanical coupling is provided between the two winches by means of which the movement of the two winches can be force coupled. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084044 | Lightweight High-Performance Pipelayer - A pipelayer providing higher lifting capacities without adding weight or size to an undercarriage or boom of the pipelayer is disclosed. The pipelayer is designed and sized to have a maximum lifting capacity when the boom is extended from the undercarriage a predetermined, relatively short distance. However, in use the boom often needs to extend further away from the undercarriage, and in so doing the lifting capacity of the pipelayer decreases. The present disclosure provides additional lifting capacity in that extended range by selectively deploying a counterweight away from the undercarriage once the boom is extended past the predetermined distance. In so doing, not only is the lifting capacity of the pipelayer increased, but the size and weight of the undercarriage and boom are not increased. This enables standard sized undercarriages and other supporting structure to be used, thereby aiding in maneuverability and shipping of the pipelayers, while at the same time reducing manufacturing and usage costs. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084045 | Closure and method of using same - A closure having an operating member, a lower member having a near end connected to the operating member and a far end spaced along an axial direction from the proximal end. One or more sealing members extend from the lower member. A first bore extends along the axial direction through the operating member and into the lower member. Second bores extend along the axial direction into the operating member. The second bores are located around the first bore with dividers between adjacent bores. The dividers are arranged to increase the compression stiffness of the operating member. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084046 | PLASTIC CONTAINER HAVING IMPROVED FLEXIBLE PANEL - A plastic container that is adapted for adjustment to internal volumetric changes such as those that typically occur during the hot fill process includes a container body defining an internal space. The container body has a sidewall that is shaped to define at least one flexible panel. The flexible panel has a central longitudinal axis, an upper portion, a lower portion and a central portion. The central portion of the flexible panel has a width that is greater than a respective width of at least one of the upper and lower portions. The flexible panel is substantially flat as viewed in a longitudinal cross-section taken along the central longitudinal axis. Additionally, the central portion has a transverse radius of curvature that is greater than a transverse radius of curvature of at least one of the upper portion and said lower portion. Because the central portion represents the maximum width of the flexible panel, the efficiency of vacuum uptake is maximized with respect to conventional vacuum panels that are substantially flat in longitudinal cross-section. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084047 | Methods For Fabrication Of Large Core Hollow Waveguides - Methods for making a photonic guiding system for directing coherent light are disclosed. The methods include forming a channel in a host layer using at least one process of sawing, laser ablation, laser direct write of a photoresist, photo-structuring, and etching. A layer of highly reflective material is applied to substantially cover an interior of the channel. A cover having a layer of highly reflective material is coupled over the channel to form a large core hollow waveguide. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084048 | CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH PARALLEL RATED CURRENT PATHS - A circuit breaker is provided which can be filled with a quenching gas and which has two contact arrangements, which can be moved relative to one another and along a longitudinal axis of the circuit breaker. The contact arrangements form a arcing contact system and a rated current contact system connected electrically in parallel with it. One of the contact arrangements includes inner rated current contacts and outer rated current contacts of the rated current contact system, where the inner rated current contacts overhang the outer rated current contacts in the direction of the longitudinal axis, and the outer rated current contacts coaxially surround the inner rated current contacts. The circuit breaker has a high current carrying capability as well as a reliable switching-on and -off behavior, such as during and after the occurrence of a short-circuit current in the circuit breaker. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084049 | Multipurpose Track and Radius Plate Burner Apparatus - A multipurpose track and radius plate burner apparatus that permits beveled and nonbeveled burning in a workpiece is provided. The apparatus provides capability to make circle or radius burns as well as track or straight line burns. The apparatus may be used with all standard torch heads as well as mini torches. The apparatus has other applications, including making burns in corners or restricted areas, use as a protractor and use as trammel points. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084050 | LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS - A laser processing apparatus including a laser applying unit. The laser applying unit includes a first laser oscillating unit, a second laser oscillating unit, a first laser branching unit for branching a laser beam oscillated from the first laser oscillating unit into three optical paths, a second laser branching unit for branching a laser beam oscillated from the second laser oscillating unit into three optical paths, three first focusing units for respectively focusing the laser beams through the three optical paths obtained by the first laser branching unit toward a glass substrate, and three second focusing units for respectively focusing the laser beams through the three optical paths obtained by the second laser branching unit. The first focusing units and the second focusing units are alternately arranged in a line in an indexing direction. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084051 | Method and Apparatus for Forming Visible Indicium on the Tab Portion of a Beverage Container - A method and apparatus for forming a visible symbol or other indicium on a tab portion of a beverage container. The method comprises the steps of advancing a tab stock material through a series of tab-forming stations. The tab portion is at least partially formed from the tab stock at each of the tab-forming stations. The advancement of the tab stock is dwelled or halted while the tab is formed. The tab stock is accelerated from dwell to resume advancement of the tab stock material between the stations. A selected portion of the tab is irradiated with light energy to form the visible indicium. The apparatus comprises a plurality of tab-forming stations, each tab-forming station at least partially forming the tab from a tab stock. A conveyor or track mechanism is configured to advance the tab stock from one tab-forming station to another. An etching apparatus is associated with the conveyor and tab-forming stations to selectively etch the symbol on the tab. A sensor is coupled to the tab stock to sense acceleration of the tab stock from rest during advancement of the tab stock. The sensor is coupled to the etching apparatus to permit the etching apparatus to etch the symbol while the tab stock is accelerated. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084052 | ADJUSTABLE SPAN FERRIS WHEEL POSITIONER - A ferris wheel workpiece positioner may include a base and a workpiece holder operatively connected to the base and configured to be rotated about a central axis. The ferris wheel workpiece positioner may also include a first-side set of rails operatively connected to a first side of the workpiece holder and a second-side set of rails operatively connected to a second side of the workpiece holder. The ferris wheel workpiece positioner may further include a first-side set of workpiece supports including at least one first-side support operatively connected to the first-side set of rails, and a second-side set of workpiece supports including at least one second-side support operatively connected to the second-side set of rails. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084053 | Narrow Groove Gas Metal Arc Welding Torch - A narrow groove GMAW torch for thick section welding that addresses the problems of conventional welding torches. A main body portion has a power block with electrical, feed welding wire, water cooling, and shielding gas connections and a contact tip. A dielectric is attached to the main body portion and has a primary shield gas outlet. A gas shield attached to the dielectric defines an annulus between them that functions as a secondary gas shield. A diffusing gas outlet in the dielectric delivers shielding gas to the weld area. The contact tip attached to the power block is designed to receive and control the curvature of the feed welding wire. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084054 | MASSAGE STONE WARMING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a massage stone warming apparatus for warming massage stones comprising: a top member; a bottom member, where the top member and bottom member engage each other at several points; a plurality of pockets, said plurality of pockets are adapted to receive massage stones, and said plurality of pockets include integrated carbon fiber wires, said wires transfer heat to the massage stones; a plurality of slots, where said plurality of slots lie between the top member and the bottom member, said each slot is adapted to receive one of the plurality of pockets; a power supply that supplies power to the carbon fiber wires; and a regulating mechanism for regulating temperature within the plurality of pockets. The massage stone warming apparatus may include removable pouches to hold the massage stones. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084055 | STEERING WHEEL-HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF HEATING STEERING WHEEL - A steering wheel-heating system may include an ambient sensor detecting temperature of external air, an incar sensor detecting temperature of internal air of a vehicle, a water temperature sensor detecting temperature of engine cooling water, a temperature switch receiving FATC-set (Full Auto Temperature Control) temperature, and a controller supplying or cutting power supplied to heating wires in a steering wheel on the basis of the temperature of the external air detected by the ambient sensor, the temperature of the internal air detected by the incar sensor, the temperature of the engine cooling water detected by the water temperature sensor, and the FATC-set temperature. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084056 | OVEN AND PROCESS TO CONTROL THE AIR-FLOW AND AIR-LEAKAGES BETWEEN TWO CHAMBERS - The present invention relates to an oven comprising: a first chamber and a second chambers, which are separated by separation means conveyor means for guiding products from the inlet through these chambers to the outlet, temperature control means for controlling the temperature and/or humidity in each chamber individually using a fluid, respectively, and a passage in the separation means through which the conveyor means are directed from the first chamber to the second chamber. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084057 | Electric Grill - An electric grill includes a base having a compartment in an upper side thereof. A control device is mounted to the base and includes a first electrical coupling mechanism adapted to be electrically connected to an external power source by a power cable. A grill plate is mounted above the compartment of the base and removable from the base. An electric heating device is mounted to the grill plate. The electric heating device includes an electric heating tube and a second electrical coupling mechanism electrically connected to the electric heating tube. The electric heating tube is non-conductive when the grill plate is removed from the base. When the grill plate is mounted on the base, the second electrical coupling mechanism is in electrical connection with the first electrical coupling mechanism, and the electric heating tube is controllable by the control device to be conductive. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084058 | Heating device usable with cooking appliance, manufacturing method thereof, and cooking appliance - Disclosed herein are a heating device usable with a cooking appliance and a manufacturing method thereof to assure economical formation and arrangement of a working coil. The heating device usable with a cooking appliance includes a working coil formed by spirally winding a conducting wire, and a sheet member arranged to support the working coil and having a supporting plane facing the working coil. Individual windings of the conducting wire, which constitute individual turns of the working coil, are spaced apart from neighboring windings by a predetermined distance. Spaces are defined between the individual neighboring windings of the conducting wire without a structure to guide the working coil. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084059 | AUXILIARY SYSTEM FOR PLASTIC MOLDING - An auxiliary system for plastic molding electrically connected to an electrical energy converter to provide a working energy for heating at least a mold includes a plurality of plastic processing equipment, a plurality of electrical heaters, and an electrical energy switch equipment. When the plastic processing equipment sends a working request signal to the electrical energy switch equipment, the electrical energy switch equipment sends a working energy to the electrical energy heater corresponding to the plastic processing equipment sending the working request signal for heating the mold. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084060 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PTC DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING OVERHEATING OF PLANAR HEATERS USING THE SAME - Disclosed are a method for manufacturing a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device and a system for preventing overheating of a planar heater using the same. The manufacturing of the positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device is performed by mixing one or more polymer resins selected from ethylene butyl acrylate copolymers, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers and polyethylene oxide, carbon black and an additive to prepare a compounding composition, adhering an electrode to both surfaces of the compounding composition, compressing the resulting electrode structure into a sheet, and irradiating electron beams to the sheet to perform cross-linking. Also, disclosed is a planar heater overheating prevention sensor cable obtained by connecting a plurality of PTC devices in series and adhering the devices to the surface of a planar heater by a predetermined distance. The PTC overheating prevention sensor cable is bent in one direction and adhered to a region in which a planar heater is arranged, thus having a structure in which the PTC devices are randomly dispersed in the form of a dot. The system for preventing overheating of a planar heater controls electric current transfer of the planar heater, when overheating occurs in or around the region in which PCT devices are adhered due to abnormal operation and thus prevents the overheating, thereby exhibiting improved safety, high installment and construction efficiency, decreased energy loss and superior durability. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084061 | NANOSOLDERING HEATING ELEMENT - Techniques for providing heat to a small area and apparatus capable of providing heat to a small area are provided. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084062 | Device for inductive heating and use of such a device - A device is provided having at least one inductor for the inductive heating of a zone formed in a metallic workpiece, which zone is adjoined by a narrow material portion which is to be protected against heating up. To enable two tracks or ways arranged next to one another to be heated simultaneously without the portion of material situated between the tracks or ways being heated throughout to this temperature in the process, the invention provides a cooling means which delivers a cooling fluid onto that material portion of the workpiece which is to be protected against heating up. The device is particularly suitable for the simultaneous inductive heating of two tracks or ways which are formed on a workpiece next to one another and at a distance from one another and which are separated by a narrow material portion. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084063 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR POWERING INDUCTORS FOR INDUCTION HARDENING - An arrangement for induction hardening a part including a pair of separate inductors electrically isolated from each other and configured to substantially surround a part when brought into close juxtaposition with each other. The inductor sections are powered by respective secondary inductor loops brought into close juxtaposition with a primary inductor loop connected to an ac power source which induces an ac current in each inductor section. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084064 | Apparatus and Method for the Controlled Heating of Plastic Receptacles - An apparatus ( | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084065 | Slidable Tray Assembly for Microwave Oven - According to at least one embodiment, a slidable tray assembly for a microwave oven is disclosed. The slidable tray assembly includes a base portion having a size configured to fit within the interior cavity of a microwave oven, a sliding portion configured for slidable cooperation with the base portion, a plurality of side walls coupled to and extending vertically from the sliding portion, a handle, and at least one slide stopper. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084066 | SLIDABLE TRAY ASSEMBLY FOR MICROWAVE OVEN - According to at least one embodiment, a slidable tray assembly for a microwave oven is disclosed. The slidable tray assembly includes a horizontal portion having a size configured to fit within the interior cavity of a microwave oven, a vertical portion coupled to the horizontal portion, a recess defined in the top surface of the horizontal portion; and a pair of slide rails attached to the inner cavity of the microwave oven. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084067 | SLIDABLE TRAY ASSEMBLY FOR MICROWAVE OVEN - According to at least one embodiment, a slidable tray assembly for a microwave oven is disclosed. The slidable tray assembly includes a horizontal portion having a size configured to fit within the interior cavity of a microwave oven, a vertical portion coupled to the horizontal portion, a recess defined in the top surface of the horizontal portion; and a pair of slide rails attached to the inner cavity of the microwave oven. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084068 | Convertible Container And Plate - Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084069 | Collapsible container with a sliding lock feature - A collapsible, portable container having a roof, a base, two foldable end walls and two removable side walls. The container is collapsed by removing the side walls and inwardly folding the end walls to draw the roof closer to the base. A slide lock feature is present which alternatively allows or prevents the inward folding of the container end walls. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084070 | Container for Rain - A container system ( | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084071 | Collapsible food guard, display and server - The present invention is directed to a collapsible food guard for displaying and serving food comprising a resilient transparent cover assembly for a substantially planar base. The cover assembly is substantially semi-cylindrical of a predetermined radius and has closed opposing ends. The cover assembly is reversibly pivotably attached to a base and has downward facing edges to seal the cover to the base when the cover is pivoted in the down (closed) position. The semi-cylindrical portion of the cover assembly is a resilient transparent shield that reversibly detachable from the arched surfaces of the closed opposing ends (side walls) and is sufficiently resilient such that when detached form the arched surfaces of the opposing side walls, it assumes the substantially planar shape in which it was initially molded. This resiliency allows the collapsible food guard to collapse into planar elements (side walls, shield and optional base) requiring minimal storage space and providing easy cleaning. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084072 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A container assembly comprising a body and a cover which cover comprises a cover rim having a substantially inverted U-shape defining an outer flange and an inner flange separated by a top section, a lower part of said outer flange terminating in an end, which body comprises a body rim being defined by an upstanding inner wall and an upstanding outer wall, which outer wall being joined to said inner wall by a top wall, a lower portion of said outer wall terminating in a gutter, said outer wall comprises a recess and said outer flange comprises a protrusion in such a manner as to enable a fitting of said protrusion into said recess, said end being provided for engaging said gutter, said outer flange comprises a tab which extends substantially parallel to said top section, said tab being arranged at said lower part of said outer flange, said outer flange having weakening lines so that by applying a pulling force to said tab, a tear out of a section of said outer flange occurs. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084073 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM COMPONENTS TO FUEL TANKS - Apparatus and methods for mounting fuel delivery system components to fuel tanks are described herein. An example fuel tank includes a housing having a cavity to store a liquid fuel and a boss integrally formed with and protruding from a surface of the housing to receive a fuel delivery system component. The boss receives a threaded fastener to couple the fuel delivery system component to the surface of the fuel tank. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084074 | PAIL AND CLOSURE - A pail having a cylindrical sidewall with an upper margin defining an opening generally equal to the sidewall diameter, a thread projecting outwardly from the sidewall below the upper margin, and at least one flange projecting outwardly from the sidewall below the thread, each flange including one or more radial projections and portions on either side of the radial projections extending outward from the sidewall at least as far as the radial projections. A cover having a central portion received within the opening, a mating portion extending outward from the central potion to engage the sidewall upper margin, a downwardly projecting rim including at least one inwardly directed thread to engage the thread projecting outwardly from the pail sidewall, and at least one tab integrally coupled to the downwardly projecting rim including one or more apertures corresponding to the plurality of radial projections, each tab being biased for displacement from an outwardly displaced disengaged position toward a more inward position with the radial projections being received in the apertures to lock the cover onto the top of the pail to enclose any contents of the pail, each tab including a lower edge extending sufficiently below the apertures to provide a grip allowing a manual outward force to be applied to disengage the tab apertures from the flange radial projections. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084075 | SHOCK-RESISTANT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SEALED CONTAINER - A shock-resistant and environmentally sealed container comprising a first section and a second section. A latching system for the container comprises a deflectable pin coupled to the first section of the container with a latch coupled to the second section. The latch includes a deflectable pin engaging member. When the deflectable pin engaging member is engaged with the deflectable pin, the deflectable pin absorbs relative movement between the first section and the second section of the container. Another embodiment of the container employs a latch containing a deflectable member. The latch is pivotally coupled to a latch pin that is mounted to either the first section or the second section of the container. The deflectable member is positioned between the latch pin and the latch, and the deflectable member is configured to absorb relative movement between the first section and the second section. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084076 | PRESSURE RELIEF APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Pressure relief apparatus for use with fuel delivery systems are described herein. An example pressure relief apparatus includes a pressure relief system coupled to a body of a fuel cap to define a first side of the body and a second side of the body. The pressure relief system comprises a plurality of fluid valves to enable fluid flow from the first side of the body to the second side of the body when a first pressure differential across the pressure relief system from the first side to the second side is greater than a first reference pressure and to enable fluid flow from the second side of the body to the first side of the body when a second pressure differential across the pressure relief system from the second side to the first side is greater than a second reference pressure. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084077 | A POLYMER BAG | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084078 | ORGANIZER - A container having a container portion with an interior space in which articles to be transported can be stored and a lid pivotably connected to the container portion. The lid is moveable relative to the container portion between an opened and closed position. The container also includes a latch arrangement that is constructed to secure the lid in covering relation with respect to the container portion and a hinge structure that is constructed to enable the lid to pivot relative to the container portion. The container includes a support that engages a surface on which a bottom surface rests when the lid is in the opened position, so as to support the lid in the open position. The support is positioned proximate to the container portion when the lid is in the closed position and movable to an extended position when the lid is in the open position. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084079 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND FILLING KEGS WITH BEER IN A KEG FILLING PLANT, WHICH KEG FILLING PLANT IS DISPOSED WITHIN A SINGLE BUILDING - A method of manufacturing and filling kegs with beer in a keg filling plant, which keg filling plant is disposed within a single building. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084080 | CHEMICAL STORAGE TANK - A chemical storage tank includes at least a main body and two sealing members combined together with each other, integrally made of acid-proof and alkali-proof materials, with a storage space formed inside it for storing any chemical material or product, and with a circumferential wall having its upper and its lower end respectively formed with a connecting opening. The sealing members are integrally made of the same plastic material of the main body, respectively combined together with the upper and the lower connecting opening of the main body by Electronics high frequency welding or heater welding. Thus, the welding portions between the main body and the sealing members are located around the circumferential wall, able to prevent pressure in the tank from damaging the chemical storage tank to insure safety. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084081 | CASE FOR PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER WITH INTEGRAL HANDLES - A case for a portable media player includes a holder for the portable media player and a rear wall having at least one handle movable between a closed position for storage and an open position for engagement by a finger of a user operating the portable media player. Two handles may be provided with respective insertion and engagement openings formed therein for the finger of the user. The handle may be cut out of the rear wall, may be formed in one piece with the rear wall, may move freely back and forth between the open and closed positions at a living hinge and may be flush with the rear wall in the closed position. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084082 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible vase has a sleeve having an open state in which at least one item can be placed in the sleeve and a flattened state for storage during non-use of the vase. The sleeve has a flap at one end of each side panel of the sleeve. The vase also has a base with slots arranged to securely receive respective flaps when the sleeve is in its open state, whereby the sleeve is retained by the base in a substantially upright position. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084083 | COLLAPSIBLE BIN - The present invention provides a reusable, washable, plastic, collapsible bin. The bin includes a base And a first and second pair of walls extending upwardly from the base having interlocking members for interlocking the first and second pair of walls to one another. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084084 | Drinking Cup Device - A device by a drinking cup ( | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084085 | Lip Guard for Beverage and Food Dispensers and Vessels - A lip guard for use with beverage or food dispensers and vessels to prevent the transfer of germs, bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants to the user of the vessel. The lip guard is comprised of guard section ( | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084086 | SEALING COVER ASSEMBLY FOR AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY BOX - A sealing cover assembly that provides a liquid-tight seal around the upper perimeter of an underground utility box includes an upper lid element, a lower lid element, and a resilient, elastomeric sealing element sandwiched in between. The sealing element includes a peripheral sealing lip that mates with a peripheral surface of the upper lid element, and a sealing flange that seats in a peripheral groove or slot in the lower lid element. The peripheral lip bears against an interior surface of the underground box to form a seal The underside of the lower lid element includes fastening elements for securing an accessory holder to the underside of the cover assembly. A central fastening assembly secures the upper and lower lid elements together with the sealing element captured therebetween. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084087 | POTTING SYSTEM - This invention relates generally to mechanics, and more specifically, to a potting system. In one embodiment, the invention includes a potting system including one or more bands; and one or more pots configured to suspend from the one or more bands. In a further embodiment, the one or more pots configured to suspend from the one or more bands includes one or more pots configured to link with adjacent pots. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084088 | POTTING SYSTEM - This invention relates generally to mechanics, and more specifically, to a potting system. In one embodiment, the invention includes a potting system including one or more bands; and one or more pots configured to suspend from the one or more bands. In a further embodiment, the one or more pots configured to suspend from the one or more bands includes one or more pots configured to link with adjacent pots. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084089 | COMBINATION DISPENSING AND DISPOSAL CONTAINER - The present invention fulfills the above and other objects by providing a combination dispensing and disposal container ( | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084090 | Angled spout dispensing device - A container dispensing device is provided having a storage mode and a dispensing mode wherein a pouring spout comprising a threaded first end, an angled configured second end, having an exterior engaging mechanism, positioned and functioning at all times inside both a draw sleeve having an interior engaging mechanism, and a first cap opening. Said draw sleeve is positioned directly above an exterior threaded upper extension of said first cap, which remains attached at all times to said container by a first engaging mechanism. The exterior of said draw sleeve, housed inside a second cap, is kept dry in said storage mode, on an upper side by a seal positioned therein, and on a lower side by a multi-functional seal secured to a top edge of said upper extension of said first cap. Conversion of said dispensing device from said storage mode to said dispensing mode, requires handling only a dry exterior surface of said second cap and said draw sleeve. Said spout is placed at a desired angled position within said container and withdraw to a point of contact between its said exterior engaging mechanism and said interior engaging mechanism of said draw sleeve, clockwise rotation of which, draws an outer end flange of a second end, to a respective surface under said first cap in a sealed fashion. Said spout is thereby converted from said storage mote to said dispensing mode utilizing said draw sleeve, having said interior engaging mechanism. A holding mechanism with a protruding center pin, positioned inside said second cap, is rotated counter-clockwise causing disengagement from said spout, opening a first end. Counter rotation of said holding mechanism onto a closed exterior threaded air vent, causes said protruding center pin to open an air valve disposed therein, or optionally operated manually, providing passage of air to said container facilitating egress of materials disposed therein, and closed upon counter rotation and removal. Returning said holding mechanism to said first end of said spout places said container dispensing device in said dispensing mode where, utilizing said seals provided, it may function repeatedly in a substantially safe fashion, or be returned to said storage mode by reversing procedures described above. A variation of the present invention provides an upper extension of a first cap with exterior engaging mechanism, for insertion into, or otherwise attached to, existing or manufactured fuel container caps, to function as a conversion kit, accommodating the functioning components of the present invention. A second variation provides a conversion kit comprising an interior threaded air vent extension, housing an air valve, which rotates onto existing or manufactured exterior threaded container air vents, located and designed to be operated by a centrally positioned protruding center pin of a second cap rotated holding mechanism. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084091 | Unbonded loosefill insulation system - An unbonded loosefill insulation system configured to provide blown loosefill insulation material is provided. The system includes a blowing insulation machine configured to condition and distribute loosefill insulation from a package of compressed loosefill insulation. The blowing insulation machine is further configured to have pre-set and fixed operating parameters. An unbonded loosefill insulation material is configured for use with the blowing insulation machine. The pre-set and fixed operating parameters of the blowing insulation machine are tuned to combine with the unbonded loosefill insulation materials to provide blown loosefill insulation material having specific insulative values. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084092 | DROPPER FOR USE AT NIGHT OR IN OTHER LOW-LIGHT CONDITIONS - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to droppers that can be used at nighttime or in low-light conditions. | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084093 | UNIT-DOSE PACKAGE FOR DENTAL MIXING DEVICE - A dental mixing device ( | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084094 | CAPSULE FOR TWO-COMPONENT MATERIALS | 2011-04-14 |
| 20110084095 | WATER DISPENSING DEVICE - A water dispensing device includes a main tank which has a water intake disposed thereon for adopted to connect to an outer water supply. The main tank has a diverting hole defined therein. A first water valve is disposed in the diverting hole. A second tank is received in the main tank. The second tank has a water inlet defined therein. The water inlet is connected to the diverting hole such that water stored in the main tank flow from the second tank to the water inlet. A second water valve is disposed on the water inlet and abutted against the first water valve to abut against the first water valve for communicating the water inlet with the first water valve. | 2011-04-14 |
