16th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100096488 | WINDING FRAME WITH MONITORED SECONDARY TRAVEL - The invention concerns a winding frame ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096489 | FILAMENT SPOOL - A filament spool for use in a filament spool container, where the filament spool comprises a first rim and a second rim offset by an axial shaft, and a series of grooves extending along a first portion of the first rim and configured to receive a filament of a material while the filament is wound around the axial shaft in a first rotational direction. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096490 | Remote engine/electric helicopter industrial plat form - The invention is an unmanned flying helicopter aircraft platform (“aircraft platform”) that can be powered by either interchangeable electric motors or by fuel powered internal combustion engines. The aircraft platform is surrounded by a lightweight exoskeleton cage that protects the rotor blades from coming into contact with external objects. The aircraft platform uses a weight located on the bottom side of the aircraft platform that can be remotely moved to adjust the center of gravity in order to navigate in any direction. The aircraft platform has a place on its bottom side where attachments can be added or removed which allows the aircraft platform to be used for multiple different purposes. The aircraft platform can be flown and operated either remotely using a hand held control unit or it can be flown and operated by an onboard pilot located in the human carrying attachment. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096491 | ROCKET-POWERED ENTERTAINMENT VEHICLE - A rocket-powered vehicle used for entertainment, namely races, exhibitions, competitions, and revenue-generating events. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096492 | Helicopter - A helicopter having a rotor, a fuselage, and a transmission connected functionally to the rotor; the helicopter has a supporting body supporting at least the transmission, and connecting means having a first connecting member and at least one second connecting member connected to the supporting body and the fuselage respectively; and the connecting means have elastic means interposed between the first and second connecting member. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096493 | EMERGENCY AND RESCUE AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to lighter-than-air vehicles. The inventive aircraft comprises a rigid body with carrier gas-containing shells and propulsers arranged inside aerodynamic modules which are embodied in the form of aerodynamically shaped toroidal bodies of revolution. A longitudinal through passage in embodied in the lower part of the body in such a way that it communicates a crew cabin, a cargo-and-passenger compartment, fuel tanks and accessories and is provided with exit hatches and devices for docking to external objects, an extensible stairway with fences and a demountable carriage. The aircraft also comprises a transversal passage with overwing exits and a vertical passage provided with a cable hoist and devices for lowering and lifting people and cargo. The lower part of the body and hollow wings are filled with a foamed plastic which is used for providing the aircraft with floatability and strength. The aim of the invention is to extend the list of technical means. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096494 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING AIRPLANES - Disclosed a method of transferring airplanes and an unmanned airplane transfer system. The transfer system comprises a transfer module adapted to transfer an airplane by moving a landing gear of the airplane; and a controller being assembled with the transfer system, coupled to the transfer module, and adapted to i) receive a transfer signal; ii) to control the transfer module in response to the transfer signal; and iii) to coordinate transferring the airplane by the unmanned airplane transfer system and at least one second unmanned airplane transfer system. The method of transferring an airplane by a plurality of unmanned airplane transfer systems comprises receiving by at least one unmanned airplane transfer system among said plurality of transfer systems a transfer signal, and in response to the transfer signal, coordinating the transfer of the airplane by at least two unmanned airplane transfer systems among said plurality of transfer systems. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096495 | AIRCRAFT WITH RECIPROCATING ENGINES PARTIALLY EMBEDDED IN THE FUSELAGE - Aircraft provided with turbojet engines of which the nacelles are partially embedded in the fuselage of the aircraft, characterised in that it comprises on engine nacelles an internal space comprising a platform capable of supporting personnel and maintenance equipment, with the portions of the nacelles located inside the aircraft comprising trapdoors or means for accessing inside the engines from the platform. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096496 | SLIDING FRAME AIRCRAFT LAUNCHER AND RELATED METHOD - An aircraft launcher includes a base frame, a first sliding frame that slides with respect to the base frame, a second sliding frame that slides with respect to the first sliding frame, an aircraft support located on the second sliding frame, and a drive apparatus adapted to slide at least one of the first sliding frame and the second sliding frame with respect to the base frame. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096497 | BI-DIRECTIONAL FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACE MECHANISM - A bi-directional flight control surface mechanism comprises a fixed part V of a vertical stabiliser having leading and trailing edges and a rudder having leading and trailing edges. The rudder is mounted relative to the fixed part of the vertical stabiliser so that the trailing edge of the fixed structure is adjacent the leading edge of the rudder. The rudder is movable from a neutral position in which the rudder lies in line with the fixed part of the vertical stabiliser to define a notional centreline to first and second angled positions in which the rudder is angled relative to the fixed part of the vertical stabiliser at a non-zero angle on one or other side of the notional centreline. An actuator is provided to drive the rudder relative to the fixed part of the vertical stabiliser so as to vary the distance between said part of the trailing edge of the fixed part of the vertical stabiliser and the leading edge of the rudder. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096498 | AIRCRAFT FLIGHT CONTROL ACTUATION SYSTEM WITH DIRECT ACTING, FORCE LIMITING, ACTUATOR - A direct acting force limiting actuator wherein the actuator output force either directly or indirectly causes significant drag on a rotary input shaft rather than on the translating output member. Consequently, input energy is dissipated before the actuator gear train mechanical advantage amplifies the reaction forces. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096499 | SHRINKING SHOCK STRUT SYSTEM FOR RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR - A shrinking shock strut system for an aircraft landing gear having a retract actuator that is moveable in length to deploy or retract the landing gear, that includes a shrink strut and a transfer device. The shrink strut may be compressed in length for stowage in the fuselage. The transfer device may be in closed fluid communication with the strut shrink for transferring and receiving hydraulic fluid to and from the strut shrink. When actuated by an aircraft hydraulic system independent of any motion of the retract actuator, the transfer device may drive hydraulic fluid to the strut shrink thereby compressing or shrinking the shrink strut to a partially compressed length. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096500 | LINING FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a lining | 2010-04-22 |
20100096501 | Primary structure for aircraft of composite material with improved crash resistance and associated energy-absorbing structural element - The disclosed embodiments relate essentially to a primary structure of an aircraft fuselage that has at least a first strut linked at one end to a crossbeam and at the other end to a reinforcing frame. A second strut has one end fastened to the structure below the end of the first strut, and another end linked to the first strut through an intermediate sliding linkage. A deformable member is linked to the struts so that in case of a crash, the compressive forces press against the second strut, so that the end of the second strut slides along the first strut so as to stretch the deformable member longitudinally to absorb the shock. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096502 | TOOL-LESS TRACK FASTENER - A tool-less track fastener for anchoring an aircraft seat to a track having spaced-apart access openings and a retaining slot interconnecting the access openings is provided. The track fastener includes a main body for attaching to a leg of an aircraft seat and a track stud positioned at least partially within the main body and having at least one groove circumferentially and an enlarged foot for engaging the retaining slot of the track. At least one locking pin is positioned within the main body to adjustably engage a selected groove of the track stud. A locking bracket is carried about the main body and moveable between a first position wherein the track stud is in an unlocked position and a second position wherein the track stud is locked in the retaining slot by engagement of the at least one locking pin and the selected groove of the track stud. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096503 | OUTFLOW VALVE HAVING J-SHAPED BELLMOUTH AND CABIN PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME - An outflow valve is provided for use in conjunction with an actuator. In one embodiment, the outflow valve includes a frame and a first door rotatably coupled to the frame. The outflow valve is configured to be moved by the actuator between an open position and a closed position. The first door includes: (i) a main body having a sealing edge, and (ii) a J-shaped bellmouth fixedly coupled to the main body proximate the sealing edge. The J-shaped bellmouth is configured to condition fluid flow through the outflow valve when the first door is in the open position. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096504 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR COVERING AN ELONGATE GAP ON AN AERODYNAMIC SURFACE OF AN AIRCRAFT - A covering structural element is adapted to close an elongate gap provided on an aerodynamic surface of an aircraft. Such an element has a strip-shaped body made of metal material, including a fixing portion, adapted to be fixed along one of the longitudinal borders of the elongate gap; a sliding portion adapted to urge in a sliding manner on the other of the longitudinal borders of the strip-shaped gap; and a connection portion, connecting the sliding portion to the fixing portion, the thickness of which is so sized as to allow, in use, a controlled elastic bending of the structural covering element. The covering structural element has a profile so sized as to be tapered at the transition from the fixing portion to the connection portion and from the sliding portion to the connection portion, the covering structural element having a smooth surface on the side intended to face away from the elongate gap. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096505 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A DOOR WHICH IS PIVOTABLY RECEIVED IN A FUSELAGE AIRFRAME OF AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a device for supporting a door which is pivotably received in a fuselage airframe of an aircraft, with a counter bearing arranged in the region of a doorframe and a thrust bearing located opposite in the region of the door. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096506 | Connecting rod for the structural reinforcement of a fuselage structure of an aircraft - A connecting rod for the structural reinforcement of a fuselage structure of an aircraft includes a shank and eyes arranged at the shank ends on both sides for connecting the connecting rod to the fuselage structure. The connecting rod may have a reinforcing arrangement, which is configured as an all-over casing, the casing being formed by mechanically high-strength reinforcing fibers. The casing may also be formed by reinforcing fiber strands, which for their part comprise a multiplicity of discrete reinforcing fibers running parallel to one another. Carbon fibers, glass fibers, aramid fibers and high-strength ceramic fibers come into consideration in particular as reinforcing fibers. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096507 | HEATING DEVICE FOR DEICING AIRCRAFT PARTS - A deicing pad for attachment to an aircraft, in particular to wings, propellers or helicopter rotors, that are formed with an attachment surface for the deicing pad to rest flat on the aircraft. The deicing pad has a heating layer and at least two electrodes which make electrical contact with the heating layer. The heating layer has a layer composed of an electrically conductive lacquer that forms the heating element. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096508 | Aircraft and method of retrieving a rescue cradle into the aircraft fuselage - An aircraft capable of hovering, and having a fuselage defining an access opening; driving means for operating a rescue cradle; and a first wall movable between a closed position engaging a first portion of the opening, and a first open position allowing access to the first portion of the opening. The aircraft has a member connected functionally to the first wall and in turn having at least one flat surface; and the member is movable with respect to the wall into a first position, in which the flat surface defines a supporting surface for the cradle when the first wall is in the first open position. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096509 | Relay For Toy Track Set - A relay for a toy track set, the relay having a first actuator, a second actuator and a conduit fluidly coupling the first actuator to the second actuator. The first actuator having a release mechanism moveably secured thereto for movement between a first position and a second position wherein movement of the release mechanism from the first position towards the second position causes the first actuator to force a fluid through the conduit, wherein the fluid forced through the conduit by the first actuator causes the second actuator to actuate a second release mechanism. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096510 | Strut Clamp - A clamp for a construction strut that allows a pipe to be clamped to the construction strut in which the clamp has a fastener that is not exposed above the clamp curvature and in which the fastener head is easily accessible. Also the clamp has a retaining tab and a neck portion such that it can be installed either on the open side of the construction strut or on the closed side using slots in the closed side by straight-in passing the retaining tab past the inturned flanges on the top of the construction strut. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096511 | PROTECTIVE SADDLE MOUNT FOR CABLE TIE - A method and apparatus for providing a mounting system for an elongated item such as a cable, tube or wire, or an assembly of multiple cables, tube and/or wires. The mounting system includes an apparatus for mounting to a supporting structure, and an apparatus for receiving the elongated item. Also included is an apparatus for receiving a tying member such as a cable tie. Also included is an apparatus for permitting the tying member to be cut to release the elongate item from the mount without damage to the elongate item. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096512 | GUIDING DEVICE AND GUIDING ASSEMBLY FOR GUIDING CABLES AND/OR HOSES, AND A LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - A guide for guiding cables and/or hoses between two parts that are moveable relative to each other, the guide including a band having a length, width and thickness, and having a torsional stiffness about a longitudinal axis of the band, a bending stiffness about an axis in the width direction, and a shear stiffness in the thickness direction, multiple blocks fitted to the band, and a deformable member provided between two adjacent blocks, the deformable member being connected to the adjacent blocks and having a torsional stiffness about the longitudinal axis of the band, a shear stiffness in the thickness direction, and a bending stiffness about the axis in the width direction, wherein the torsional stiffness of the deformable member is substantially greater than the torsional stiffness of the band, and wherein the shear stiffness of the deformable member is substantially greater than the shear stiffness of the band. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096513 | Pool vacuum hose clip/ lane buoy clip - A removable vacuum hose/lane buoy clip system that is attached to the sides of a pool by suction cup and can be positioned anywhere on the wall of the pool. There are no permanent features attached to the pool deck or side surface. When the clip system is suctioned to the side of the pool, it can then clip onto the vacuum hose and prevent the hose from moving around the pool or can clip onto lane buoys to section off any part of a pool. The hooks when not in use, can easily be removed and stored away elsewhere | 2010-04-22 |
20100096514 | BAG HOLDER - A bagging station is provided and includes a bagging station structure including a base and a supportive portion vertically supported on the base, a bag holder, configured to hold bag handles of a bag, to occupy and selectively move between a stowed position, at which the bag holder is stowed, and a plurality of presented positions, at which the bag holder is available for bag holding, and a coupling device to couple the bag holder to the supportive portion such that the bag holder is biased to remain in a currently occupied one of the stowed position or at least one of the presented positions. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096515 | Convertible Display Stand System and Method - A convertible mounting system for selectively positioning a flat panel display on either a generally horizontal surface or a generally vertical surface. In some embodiments, the convertible mounting system includes a first mount portion and a second mount portion. The first mount portion cooperates with the second mount portion in a first orientation to position a flat panel display on a generally horizontal surface. The first mount portion also cooperates with the second mount portion in a second orientation to position the flat panel display on a generally vertical surface. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096516 | ROTATABLE MODULE - A rotatable module includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a pivotal shaft. The first connecting member is rotatably sleeved on the pivotal shaft. The second connecting member is non-rotatably sleeved on the pivotal shaft. One of the second connecting member or the first connecting member forms a resisting portion, and the other one of the second connecting member or the first connecting member forms at least one limiting portion. Both the resisting portion and the at least one limiting portion are substantially V-shaped protrusions. An extending direction of the resisting portion is substantially parallel to an extending direction of the limiting portion. The resisting portion resists the limiting portion such that the first connecting member rotates within a predetermined angle. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096517 | COMPUTER RETAIL DISPLAY STAND - A computer retail display stand includes a base with an adjustable rear locking bracket assembly that can be engaged with an in-store locking bar, adjusted as necessary for the particular configuration of the in-store locking bar. A support platen on which a computer can be disposed for display is rotatingly coupled to the base. Informational material can be supported on a brochure tray that slides into and out of the base at the front of the stand. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096518 | SUPPORT STAND FOR FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY MONITOR - A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a rotatable bracket, a hinge assembly, a base member, a first link bracket, and a second link bracket. The first and second link brackets are rotatably assembled between the rotatable bracket and the support member via the hinge assembly. The rotatable bracket defines a pivot hole, and a guiding notch communicating with the pivot hole. The hinge assembly includes a pivotal shaft, and a positioning washer sleeved on the pivotal shaft. The pivotal shaft is engaged in the pivot hole of the rotatable bracket from the guiding notch. The positioning washer is fixed on the rotatable bracket to prevent the pivotal shaft from disengaging from the pivot hole. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096519 | Motorized Mount To Pivot A Monitor - A motorized mount system includes first and second mount brackets, where one or both of the mount brackets is motorized to pivot a monitor. The motorized bracket includes a motorized actuator system that releaseably engages with the monitor. The actuator system includes a moving block that releaseably pushes the monitor to tilt up, and uses the weight of the monitor to tilt down the monitor. The monitor can be separated with the moving block so that if a foreign object gets between the bottom end of the monitor and the wall, the foreign object needs to counteract the weight of the monitor but not the force due to the motor. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096520 | SHOPPING CART RESTRAINT DEVICE - A device for restraining a shopping cart to a vehicle comprising a first member having a suction portion and an opposing stem portion, wherein when the device is in use the first member is operably configured to be removably attached to the vehicle. The device further includes a second member having a first and second ends and having a hollow core extending from the first end to the second end, wherein the second end is attached to the stem portion of the first member, and a third member, wherein the third member is a length of cord having a first and second end. A fourth member is operably configured to be removably engaged with the shopping cart, when the device is in use, and wherein the first or second end of the third member is attached to the second member and the other end is attached to the fourth member. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096521 | FLEXIBLE RETRACTING COIL CLIP-ON BEVERAGE HOLDER - A clip-on container holder is provided to hold beverages in which the clip includes a flexible retracting coil and a coil supporting rigid spine. The container holder may have a container supporting ring, flexible supporting prongs to accommodate smaller or larger diameter containers, beverage supporting ribs and a lower supporting disk. The clip-on container holder can be easily attached and detached to many surfaces allowing a person's hands to be free for other uses. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096522 | MOUNTING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - This invention provides a mounting device and an electronic system. The electronic system includes an electronic device and a mounting device. The mounting device includes a mounting bracket, a rail member, and a sliding member. The mounting bracket is mounted to the electronic device. The rail member is rotatably and pivotally connected to the mounting bracket. The rail member has a rail, and the rail has a first end and a second end. The sliding member is slidably disposed at the mounting bracket and has a protrusion portion capable of sliding along the rail. When the rail member rotates relative to the mounting bracket and the rail pushes the protrusion portion to move from the first end to the second end, the sliding member is inserted into a fastening hole of the electronic system. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096523 | Releasing mud flap hanger - A releasing hanger for mud flaps for trucks includes a rotatable release bar supported on a support plate and having flap lugs for supporting a mud flap. A tension spring encircling the release bar cooperates with retaining pins mounted on the releasing bar to yieldingly hold the release bar in a rotatable position at which the flap legs extend outwardly from the support plate. Under a modified embodiment, the retaining pins are releasably held by a bracket having resilient legs. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096524 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS - In an embodiment of the present invention there is disclosed a mounting assembly for a sprinkler reducer. The assembly includes a mounting bracket having a locking unit, a latitudinal support bar to which the mounting bracket is movably coupled, and a pair of longitudinal support units which are coupled to opposite ends of the support bar. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096525 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING SAME - A support structure for supporting a display panel includes a support and a clamp. The support is rotatably coupled to the display panel. The clamp includes two clamping arms rotatably coupled to the support, a bolt and an adjusting nut. A slot is defined in each clamping arm. The bolt is extended through each slot and engaged with the adjusting nut. Therefore a distance between two distal ends of two clamping arms can be adjusted by screwing and unscrewing the adjusting nut along the bolt. A display device using the support structure is also provided. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096526 | Tree Top Decoration Holder - Taught herein is an adjustable holder for a tree top decoration for use on a Christmas tree. The holder features interchangeable attachments so it can accommodate a wide range of tree top decorations. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096527 | SLIDABLE ELEVATED DISPLAY AND STORAGE APPARATUS - An elevated display and storage apparatus, that allows a user to store and display items, and in a manner which allows the maximized utilization of space The elevated display and s storage apparatus also may permit lateral and vertical displacement of storage and/or display elements in an easy to operate and efficient manner. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096528 | FUEL PUMP MODULE SNAP-IN SUPPORT ROD ATTACHMENT - A connection structure for a fuel pump module flange and support rod may employ a flange having a top plate and a vertical wall that is perpendicular to the top plate. A vertical wall bottom edge may define a bottom edge slot. The flange may further define a recession in the vertical wall that merges with the bottom edge slot. The recession may house semi-circular first and second boss arms that protrude from a ceiling that bounds the recession. First and second semicircular clip arms may reside in the recession and define a gap with the first and second boss arms. A cylindrical rod may have a rod tip that slides between the boss arms and a rod shaft that clips into the clip arms by biasing apart the clip arms. Installation of the rod may be from the side of the flange and not the bottom of the flange. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096529 | Stand for supporting a window sash while in a window frame when the window sash is tilted-in relative to the window frame and method - A stand for supporting a window sash while in a window frame when the window sash is tilted-in relative to the window frame and method. The stand includes a base, an upright, and a supporter. The base rests on a horizontal surface, adjacent to the window frame. The upright extends vertically upwardly from the base to an upper end thereof. The supporter extends transversely across the upper end of the upright and supports the window sash while in the window frame when the window sash is tilted-in relative to the window frame. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096530 | FOLDING TOOL STAND - A folding tool stand includes a platform connected to a base frame. The platform is pivotally and slidingly connected at a first side thereof to the base frame and is pivotally connected at a second side thereof to links that are pivotally connected to the base frame. A leg support is pivotally connected to the base frame. A locking device is provided to maintain the platform in an extended position. In the collapsed position, the platform is guided by the links to be positioned along the base frame. In the extended position, the links guide and support the platform in a position spaced from the base frame. In a first embodiment, spring members bias the platform into the extended position. In an alternate embodiment, a driving device is used to provide support to the second side of the platform during the expansion and collapse of the folding tool stand. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096531 | Hanger with photo display - The hanger with photo display is a support hook(s) incorporating a display adjunct. The hook is fabricated from a flat sheet of material. The material is capable of a high degree of flexing without breaking. Double-sided tape is employed to mount the sheet on a flat, vertical surface such as a wall or door. The sheet is sized to neatly present a display item. The display item may take the form of a photograph, an advertisement, a message, or the like. The display item can be easily changed without causing the double-sided mounting tape to release. The hook is designed to support a load of pre-determined maximum weight. If the predetermined weight is exceeded, the hook will bend (without breaking) to release the load. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096532 | Adjustable Picture Hanger - A picture frame hanger is provided with an elongate strip having a base for mounting upon an upright support surface. The base includes at least one cavity extending inward from opposing surfaces to intersect and collectively form an aperture for receiving a fastener at an angle to one of the at least one cavities. The strip includes a series of teeth and a key along a length of the strip. A carriage is mounted for translation along the elongate strip, and includes a keyway that cooperates with the key for orienting the carriage relative to the strip. A flange is provided for receiving a picture frame support member. A latch is pivotally connected to the carriage for engaging the teeth. A user may disengage the latch from the strip for adjusting an upright position of the carriage. A method for forming the aperture of the elongate strip is provided. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096533 | Fuel pump module snap-in support rod attachment - A connection structure for a fuel pump module may employ a rod with a circumferential groove, and a flange with a vertical wall defining a longitudinal recession for installation of the rod. The entire length of the longitudinal recession may be exposed through a non-top and non-bottom side of the vertical wall. A boss protrudes from the vertical wall and the groove of the rod resides around the boss to prevent longitudinal motion of the rod. The vertical wall may further define a gap between two flat lands, which may be parallel. The distance between the lands is less than a diameter of the rod when the rod is installed within the recession. The vertical wall material defining the flat lands partially encloses and secures the rod within the longitudinal recession. The flat lands provoke an interference fit during rod installation but flex and bend permitting rod passage and installation. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096534 | Systems and methods for adjustably detecting ultra-violet radiation - The invention disclosed provides an improved method and apparatus for light sensing to detect bulb ignition for UV curing lamps. The light sensing apparatus is configured with adjustable sensitivity, and can be configured for use with a range of light intensity levels. The light sensing apparatus can be configured for use with multiple ultra-violet lamps in a variety of spatial configurations. The light sensing apparatus comprises a phototransistor circuit configured with adjustable sensitivity. The improved apparatus further comprises a signal conditioning circuit. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096535 | POSITION SENSOR - A position sensing device (PSD) comprising: a light source that provides light responsive to current that it receives; a power source that provides current to the light source through a load line; a photodetector that receives an amount of light from the light source that is a function of position of the light source relative to the photodetector; and an integrated circuit comprising an I/O port connected to the light source and having a plurality of selectable states; wherein different selectable states determine different values for the load line and therefore current provided to the light source. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096536 | ON DEMAND CIRCUIT FUNCTION EXECUTION EMPLOYING OPTICAL SENSING - Disclosed is a method of executing an electrical function, such as a fusing operation, by activation through a chip embedded photodiode through spectrally selected external light activation, and corresponding structure and circuit. The present invention is based on having incident light with specific intensity/wave length characteristics, in conjunction with additional circuit elements to an integrated circuit, perform the implementation of repairs, i.e., replacing failing circuit elements with redundant ones for yield and/or reliability. Also to perform disconnection of ESD protection device from input pad one the packaged chip is placed in system. No additional pins on the package are necessary. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096537 | INTEGRATED KEY USING OPTICAL SENSOR - The present invention relates to an integrated key using an optical key, in particular, to an integrated key which enables a more subdivided manipulation for the movement to the outside based on a center point, and to perform the operation of rotation and push. An integrated key using an optical sensor of the invention includes a housing which has an accommodation space inside while an upper portion is open; an operation member which has a guide unit which sticks to the housing between an upper end and a lower end of the operation member while a handle is formed in an upper side and a reflection unit is formed at a bottom surface; and an optical sensor which measures one or more of a separation distance with the reflection a rotation of the operation member, and a location coordinate value of the operation member, and outputs a sensing signal according to the measurement. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096538 | METHOD FOR MEASURING ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT USING OPTICAL FIBER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In a senor for measuring an angular displacement and a method for manufacturing the senor, the sensor includes an optical fiber and a detector. The optical sensor has a light source attached to a first end portion of the optical fiber for emitting light, and an exiting surface formed at a second end portion of the optical fiber. The detector has a photo sensor being attached to an end portion of the detector, for measuring a light's intensity. The exiting surface includes a first inclination surface being cut to have a predetermined angle along a first rotational direction of the optical fiber, and further includes a second inclination surface being cut to have a predetermined angle along a second rotational direction of the optical fiber. Therefore, manufacturing cost may be reduced and durability may be enhanced. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096539 | CALIBRATION PLATE AND CALIBRATION METHOD - A calibration plate is configured for revising an image capture apparatus of a vision measuring system. The vision measuring system includes a worktable which is configured for supporting the calibration plate. The calibration plate includes a quadrate portion. A calibration area and a zero marker are formed on the quadrate portion. The calibration area includes a plurality of regions having the same shape. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096540 | Fibre Optic Dosimeter - A dosimeter for radiation fields is described. The dosimeter includes a scintillator a light pipe having a first end in optical communication with the scintillator and a light detector. The light pipe may have a hollow core with a light reflective material about the periphery of the hollow core. The dosimeter may further include a light source that generates light for use as a calibrating signal for a measurement signal and/or for use to check the light pipe. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096541 | MASS SPECTROMETER - An electrode member ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096542 | ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE ION SOURCE FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY - A multiple function atmospheric pressure ion source interfaced to a mass spectrometer comprises multiple liquid inlet probes configured such that the sprays from two or more probes intersect in a mixing region. Gas phase sample ions or neutral species generated in the spray of one probe can react with reagent gas ions generated from one or more other probes by such ionization methods as Electrospray, photoionization, corona discharge and glow discharge ionization. Reagent ions may be optimally selected to promote such processes as Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization of neutral sample molecules, or charge reduction or electron transfer dissociation of multiply charged sample ions. Selected neutral reagent species can also be introduced into the mixing region to promote charge reduction of multiply charged sample ions through ion-neutral reactions. Different operating modes can be performed alternately or simultaneously, and can be rapidly turned on and off under manual or software control. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096543 | MASS SPECTROMETER - A Time of Flight mass analyser is disclosed wherein the time period between successive orthogonal acceleration pulses is less than the time of flight of ions having the maximum mass to charge ratio of interest. As a result, some ions are subject to wrap-around and will appear in a subsequent mass spectrum. Mass spectra obtained at two different sampling rates may be compared and mass peaks relating to ions which have and have not been subject to wrap-around may be identified. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096544 | Surface Sampling Probe for Field Portable Surface Sampling Mass Spectrometer - A portable detection device includes a surface sampling probe connected to a mass spectrometer, preferably mounted on a portable cart, and a transfer line for transporting samples from the probe to the mass spectrometer. The surface sampling probe is formed from a circular block or disk of metal such as copper and is provided with various holes in which cartridge heaters are located. The disk is preferably electroplated with nickel and then gold to allow for efficient heat transfer to the surface to be sampled. With this arrangement, in addition to other advantages, the presence of very low volatile or non-volatile materials may be determined. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096545 | Method of Processing and Storing Mass Spectrometry Data - A data compression technique is disclosed for Fourier Transform Mass Spectrometry (FTMS). A statistical analysis is applied to the data in the frequency domain since most of this data is a result of randomly distributed electronic noise. A fit of the whole frequency dataset to the distribution is made to determine preliminary moments of the distribution. The data in the tail of that distribution (which is mainly the peak data) is then removed and the remaining data points are re-fitted to the distribution, to identify the moments of distribution of that remaining noise data. A noise threshold for the mass spectrum is then applied using the calculated moments. The data above the threshold is kept. The whole spectrum can be reconstituted by storing the moments of distribution along with the peak data and then regenerating the noise from those moments and adding it to the peak data. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096546 | Solution Analysis Using Atmospheric Pressure Ionization Techniques - A chemical detection system is disclosed. The chemical detection system includes an atmospheric pressure ionization (API) source that produces an API stream, a sample delivery system that delivers a liquid sample in a continuous manner to the API stream, an ion detector capable of detecting a molecule of interest and a control device. Also disclosed is a method for detecting a chemical of interest in a liquid sample. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096547 | Method for classifying and separating particles, and device for carrying out said method - In a method for classifying and separating particles in a fluid stream in which the particles are sprayed and electrically charged and deflected in an electrical field one portion of the stream of the charged or ionized particles respectively is introduced into a first separation device operated as an analyzer ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096548 | SPECTRAL CALIBRATION OF FLUORESCENT POLYNUCLEOTIDE SEPARATION APPARATUS - The invention relates to methods, compositions, and systems for calibrating a fluorescent polynucleotide separation apparatus. One aspect of the invention is multiple color calibration standards and their use. A multiple color calibration standard is a mixture of at least two polynucleotides of different length, wherein each of the polynucleotides is labeled with a spectrally distinct fluorescent dye. Another aspect of the invention is to produce total emission temporal profiles of multiple color calibration standards for use in calibrating fluorescent polynucleotide separation apparatus. The peaks corresponding to the fluorescently labeled polynucleotides in the total emission temporal profile may be detected using a peak detector that is driven by changes in the slopes of the total emission temporal profile. Calibration of fluorescent polynucleotide separation apparatus, with various embodiments of the methods of the invention, includes the step of identification of the labeled polynucleotides of the multiple color calibration standards. The process of spectral calibration of a fluorescent polynucleotide separation apparatus using a multiple color calibration standard may include the step of the estimating (extracting) of the dyes' reference spectra, using information from the peak detection process performed on the total emission temporal profile. Other aspects of the invention include systems for separating and detecting fluorescently labeled polynucleotides, wherein the system is designed for spectral calibration in accordance with the subject calibration methods employing multiple color calibration standards. Another aspect of the invention is methods and compositions for detecting the flow of electrical current through a separation channel of a fluorescent polynucleotide separation apparatus. These methods and compositions employ monitoring dyes. Monitoring dyes are fluorescent dyes that are spectrally distinct from the dye on the polynucleotide intended to convey genetic information, e.g., fluorescent polynucleotide sequencing reaction products. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096549 | Sample Inspection Apparatus, Sample Inspection Method and Sample Inspection System - Sample inspection apparatus, sample inspection method, and sample inspection system are offered which can give a stimulus to a sample held on a film when the sample is inspected by irradiating it with a primary beam (e.g., an electron beam or other charged-particle beam) via the film. The apparatus has the film, a vacuum chamber, primary beam irradiation column, signal detector, and a controller for controlling the operations of the beam irradiation column and signal detector. The sample is held on a first surface of the film opened to permit access to the film. The vacuum chamber reduces the pressure of the ambient in contact with a second surface of the film. The irradiation column irradiates the sample with the primary beam via the film from the second surface side. The detector detects a secondary signal produced from the sample in response to the irradiation. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096550 | PROJECTION ELECTRON BEAM APPARATUS AND DEFECT INSPECTION SYSTEM USING THE APPARATUS - A sample is evaluated at a high throughput by reducing axial chromatic aberration and increasing the transmittance of secondary electrons. Electron beams emitted from an electron gun | 2010-04-22 |
20100096551 | SPECTROSCOPY MEASUREMENTS - The invention relates to a device and method for the measurement of the concentration of at least one substance in a turbid medium. The device comprises at least one radiation source ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096552 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING HYDROCARBON PROCESS STREAM STABILITY USING NEAR INFRARED SPECTRA - A method of predicting the stability of a hydrocarbon process stream is disclosed and claimed. The method includes obtaining samples from one or more process streams and measuring the actual stability and the near infrared spectral absorbance of those samples. A classification model is initially developed to identify sample subsets and correlation model is created using the stability and absorbance data by inserting that data into a mathematical function. Online or offline measurements are then taken from the hydrocarbon process stream, the classification model is used initially to identify the subset and corresponding correlation model is used to predict the stability of the stream. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096553 | REFLECTIVE OPTICAL SENSOR AND SWITCHES AND SYSTEMS THEREFROM - A reflection-based optical sensor device ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096554 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING CLEANLINESS - The device comprises a floodlight unit and a receiver unit and a processing unit. The floodlight unit applies an infrared light to the surface of a work piece, and comprises a surface light source and a focusing lens. The receiver unit receives the infrared light reflected from the surface of the work piece, and comprises a receiver sensor and a filter, which passes the infrared light that has the wavelength which contaminants on the surface absorb. The processing unit evaluates the cleanliness of the surface of the work piece according to the absorbance of the infrared light reflected from the surface. And a receiving area of the reflected infrared light from the surface is set smaller than an applying area of the applied infrared light to the surface. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096555 | Edge-on SAR scintillator devices and systems for enhanced SPECT, PET, and Compton gamma cameras - The invention provides methods and apparatus for detecting radiation including x-ray, gamma ray, and particle radiation for nuclear medicine, radiographic imaging, material composition analysis, high energy physics, container inspection, mine detection and astronomy. The invention provides detection systems employing one or more detector modules comprising edge-on scintillator detectors with sub-aperture resolution (SAR) capability employed, e.g., in nuclear medicine, such as radiation therapy portal imaging, nuclear remediation, mine detection, container inspection, and high energy physics and astronomy. The invention also provides edge-on imaging probe detectors for use in nuclear medicine, such as radiation therapy portal imaging, or for use in nuclear remediation, mine detection, container inspection, and high energy physics and astronomy. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096556 | MINIATURIZED, LOW POWER FGMOSFET RADIATION SENSOR AND WIRELESS DOSIMETER SYSTEM - A miniaturized floating gate (FG) MOSFET radiation sensor system is disclosed, The sensor preferably comprises a matched pair of sensor and reference FGMOSFETs wherein the sensor FGMOSFET has a larger area floating gate with an extension over a field oxide layer, for accumulation of charge and increased sensitivity. Elimination of a conventional control gate and injector gate reduces capacitance, and increases sensitivity, and allows for fabrication using standard low cost CMOS technology. A sensor system may be provided with integrated signal processing electronics, for monitoring a change in differential channel current I | 2010-04-22 |
20100096557 | COLLECTOR OPTICAL SYSTEM - A collector optical system is provided in which radiation is collected from a radiation source and directed to an image focus. The collector optical system includes one or more mirrors, with each mirror being symmetric about an optical axis extending through the radiation source and each mirror having at least first and second reflective surfaces. The first and second reflective surfaces have a common focus, such that radiation from the source undergoes successive grazing incidence reflections at the first and second reflective surface and wherein the common focus is transversely offset by a predetermined distance Δr with respect to the optical axis. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096558 | X-RAY DETECTOR, A CORRESPONDING X-RAY IMAGING DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE RESOLUTION OF A SCINTILLATOR-BASED X-RAY DETECTOR - The present invention relates to a device with high efficiency and high spatial resolution for detection of individual x-rays. Briefly, the invention provides a detector for x-rays with energy exceeding 20 keV that is based on a columnar scintillator having a number of columns, and a semiconductor readout circuit coupled to the scintillator, where the detector is configured for providing a detector resolution that is independent of scintillator thickness. This may be accomplished by estimating a misalignment of the columns of the columnar scintillator with respect to the direction of incoming x-rays and either physically aligning the columns of the columnar scintillator to the direction of incoming x-rays or computationally correcting for the estimated misalignment. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096559 | ULTRAVIOLET DETECTOR AND DOSIMETER - A UV light detector is disclosed that has a UV sensing element comprising a substrate and a thin film layer formed on the substrate. The thin film layer is for receiving and converting UV light into electricity for a photovoltaic output. First and second electrodes are formed on one surface of the thin film layer and are configured to form an electric polarization in the thin film layer between the first and second electrodes and to collect the photovoltaic output. There is also an amplifier and an output display. The UV sensing element is configured to collect the photovoltaic output, the amplifier being configured to receive the photovoltaic output from the UV sensing element, the output display being configured to provide a display when UV light is received at the one surface, the display being derived from the photovoltaic output. A UV dosimeter is also disclosed. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096560 | OPTICAL MEASURING DEVICE - An optical measuring device includes: a light applying section configured to apply laser light to a sample flowing in a channel; and a fluorescence detecting section configured to detect fluorescence generated from the sample irradiated with the laser light; the fluorescence detecting section including a multichannel photomultiplier tube having a plurality of detection channels capable of simultaneously detecting a plurality of light beams, a light separator configured to separate the fluorescence according to wavelengths to provide the plurality of light beams, the light separator being provided by a transmission grating or a prism, and a telecentric condenser lens configured to receive the plurality of light beams from the light separator and direct the plurality of light beams toward the plurality of detection channels of the multichannel photomultiplier tube so that the optical axes of the plurality of light beams are parallel to each other. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096561 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTION WITH FRONT IRRADIATION - A radiation detection system ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096562 | WIREGRID WAVEGUIDE - There is provided a wave guide comprising: a wave guiding medium, having an index of refraction and provided between first and second wave propagating planar structures at least said first planar structure comprises a plurality of slitted-apertures defining a length axis of the first reflective structure; the slitted apertures constructed and arranged to reflect a R-polarized component of said radiation oriented parallel to said length axis; and wherein said first planar structure is arranged between said wave guiding medium and an adjacent medium having an index of refraction equal or larger than the wave guiding medium. In one aspect of the invention, a waveguide is proposed to limit an excitation region wherein luminophores are excited; substantially independent from the surrounding media of the waveguide. Preferentially, the waveguide is used in a luminescence sensor. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096563 | LUMINESCENCE SENSOR - The present invention provides a luminescence sensor ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096564 | ULTRAVIOLET REFLECTOR WITH COOLANT GAS HOLES AND METHOD - A reflector for an ultraviolet lamp can be used in a substrate processing apparatus. The reflector comprises a longitudinal strip extending the length of the ultraviolet lamp. The longitudinal strip has a curved reflective surface and comprises a plurality of through holes to direct a coolant gas toward the ultraviolet lamp. A chamber that uses an ultraviolet lamp module with the reflector, and a method of ultraviolet treatment are also described. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096565 | GLASS COMPOSITION FOR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT AND OPTICAL DEVICE USING THE SAME - A glass composition for ultraviolet light is provided. The glass composition for ultraviolet light contains Lu, Al, and O in an amount of 99.99 weight % or more in total. The glass composition contains Lu in an amount of 24% or more and 33% or less in cation percent and Al in an amount of 67% or more and 76% or less in cation percent. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096566 | Reducing Line Edge Roughness by Particle Beam Exposure - Reducing line edge roughness by particle beam exposure is generally described. In one example, a method includes forming one or more line structures on a surface of a semiconductor substrate, aligning the one or more line structures to a beam path of a particle beam such that particles of the particle beam travel within 45 degrees of parallel to a lengthwise direction of the one or more line structures, and exposing the one or more line structures to the particle beam to reduce line edge roughness of the one or more line structures wherein an incident angle of the particle beam to the surface of the semiconductor substrate is between about 45 degrees and about 90 degrees, where 0 degrees is normal to the surface of the semiconductor substrate. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096567 | REDUCTION IN STAGE MOVEMENT REACTION FORCE IN AN ELECTRON BEAM LITHOGRAPHY MACHINE - An electron beam lithography machine ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096568 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CLEANING METHOD OF THE SAME - A method for cleaning a substrate processing apparatus in which a first ion beam generator and a second ion beam generator are arranged opposite to each other to sandwich a plane on which a substrate is to be placed, and which processes two surfaces of the substrate, comprises steps of retreating the substrate from a position between the first ion beam generator and the second ion beam generator, and cleaning the second ion beam generator by emitting an ion beam from the first ion beam generator to the second ion beam generator. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096569 | ULTRAVIOLET-TRANSMITTING MICROWAVE REFLECTOR COMPRISING A MICROMESH SCREEN - An ultraviolet-transmitting microwave reflector for a substrate processing chamber, comprises a micromesh screen extending across the metallic frame. In one version, the micromesh screen comprises at least one electroformed layer. A method of fabricating the microwave reflector comprises electroforming a metallic frame surrounding a micromesh screen such that the micromesh screen comprises an open area of greater than 80% of the total area. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096570 | Non-Reopening Locking Pinch Clamp For Tubing - A tube clamp having first and second opposed jaws ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096571 | MAGNETIC VALVE - A magnetic valve arrangement for controlling flow of fluid, the magnetic valve arrangement having at least one ferromagnetic element ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096572 | Air Valve - An air valve includes a tubular seat, a cap, and a plug. The tubular seat has an outer circumferential surface forming sealing slots, first external thread and second external thread and also forms an axially-extending air passage. The cap has an inside circumferential surface forming first internal thread, second internal thread, and a barrier web. The barrier web forms a bore and a plurality of air holes. The cap has a distal open end to which a lid is mounted. The plug has an expanded proximal end to which a sealing pad is attached and a reduced section slidably received in the bore of the barrier web and having a distal end to which a stop is mounted so that the plug is axially movable with respect to the barrier web. The cap is screwed onto the tubular seat and is selectively set at different axial locations so that the sealing pad is selectively set in engagement with or disengagement from the air passage to selectively set the air valve in a primary closing condition, where sealing is ensured and leaking of air is prevented, an open condition, where air is allow to freely flow into and out of the air valve, and an air releasing condition, where air is only allowed to flow out of the air valve. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096573 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE - The present invention relates to a flow control valve that controls the flow rate of heated water that is supplied from a boiler, in a pipe line through which the heated water flows. It is an object of the invention to provide a flow control valve that can normally/reversely turn and control the flow rate using two low price one-way motors and stop power for one motor when the other motor is rotated by applying a simple clutch structure to a gear assembly connected with two one-way motors. A flow control valve according to an embodiment of the invention includes: a motor assembly including a first motor that has a power transmission shaft and rotates in one direction and a second motor that has a power transmission shaft and rotates in the opposite direction of the first motor; a gear assembly including a first planetary gear that transmits power to the first motor, a second planetary gear that transmits power to the second motor, and a sun gear that is disposed between the first planetary gear and the second planetary gear and engaged with the first and second planetary gears, and having a clutch structure between the first planetary gear and the first motor, and the second planetary gear and the second motor to transmit or stop power; and a valve actuator including a shaft that reciprocates up/down by rotation of the sun gear and a valve unit that is fitted on the lower portion of the shaft and opens/closes the valve. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096574 | THROTTLE VALVE HAVING MAGNETIC FLUID SEAL STRUCTURE - A throttle valve having a magnetic fluid seal structure, which includes a main plate installed at an end of an outlet of a chamber, an opening/closing plate installed at an inside of the main plate, an electric motor coupled to a rotation shaft of the opening/closing plate and a driving unit disposed between the opening/closing plate and the electric motor, wherein the driving unit includes a housing for covering a portion between the main plate and the electric motor and bearings which are coupled to inner opposite sides of the housing to support the rotation shaft, the throttle valve including magnetic members which are coupled to inner sides of the bearings disposed at opposite sides of the driving unit and have annular seal grooves formed on outer surfaces in close contact with an inner surface of the housing, and magnetic fluids filled in the seal grooves in a colloidal state in which magnetic fine particles are mixed with liquid. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096575 | Device for the Linear Displacement of a Valve Member - The device includes a spindle rotatably supported perpendicular to a value displacement direction and is made of a first spindle part and a second spindle part. The two parts are provided with outside threads configured in opposite directions to each other. On the first spindle part, a first nut having a complementary inside thread is applied. On the second spindle part, a second nut having a complementary inside thread is applied. The first nut includes a first bearing for the rotatable support of one end of a first connecting rib. The second nut comprises a second bearing for the rotatable support of one end of a second connecting rib. The other end of the first connecting rib and the other end of the second connecting rib are rotatably supported on a third bearing. Parallel to the spindle, on the side thereof facing away from the valve member, a stop is provided for the first nut and for the second nut, the stop surface extends perpendicular to the displacement direction of the valve member. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096576 | VALVE BLEED SYSTEM - A valve control unit is connected to a control valve and automatically moves a valve spool first and second bleed positions. The control unit prevents valve bleed if the control valve is in its extend or retract position under command of the operator. The control unit prevents a valve bleed if a temperature of oil in the reservoir is not less than a reference temperature. The control unit prevents a valve bleed if a speed of the vehicle is less than a reference speed. The control unit automatically returns the spool to its neutral position from the first and second bleed positions. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096577 | COMPRESSOR THROTTLING VALVE ASSEMBLY - A throttling valve assembly has an outer housing that is sealed. An actuator is connected to a pressure balanced shaft that extends into the housing to operate a plurality of linkages that can rotate blades in tandem. With the surrounding housing sealed, the shaft penetrations of the blade support shafts no longer need seals or a purge system to supply process gas during times of reduced pressure in situations with the blades nearly closed. A pressure equalization system has balance passages internal to the housing to allow flow from higher pressure zones to lower pressure zone of the process gas so as to avoid creation of a condition that can draw air into any zones of reduced pressure in the housing. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096578 | Valve For Separating Product Media In The Pipes Of A Product-Carrying System - The invention relates to a valve for separating product media in pipes of a product-carrying system. The valve comprises a valve housing and a valve body arranged in a valve housing interior. The valve has a drive element which is movable in the axial direction, is connected to the valve body and is intended for moving the valve body. The valve further comprises a sealing diaphragm for sealing a valve housing interior on the drive side. The sealing diaphragm has a radially extending diaphragm body with a radially inner opening through which the drive element reaches. The diaphragm body has a radially outer edge region and a radially inner edge region which surrounds the radially inner opening. The radially outer edge region is clamped radially and the radially inner edge region is clamped axially. The sealing diaphragm is manufactured from a dimensionally stable material which is thermally resistant up to at least approximately 130° C. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096579 | HANDLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES FOR BOTTOM LOADING COUPLERS - A handle shaft assembly includes a tube spacer, a handle shaft, a stuff box, and an operational handle. The stuff box may be configured for insertion into a through-hole within a bottom loading coupler body and include first and second stuff box ends defining a cylindrical cavity. A first sealing member may be positioned on the first stuff box end, and a second sealing member positioned on the second stuff box end. The tube spacer may be configured to be positioned within a blind counterbore of the bottom loading coupler body. The handle shaft may include a first end positioned within the tube spacer configured to be positioned with a blind bore of the bottom loading coupler body, a linkage section configured to be coupled to a drive linkage of a poppet valve assembly, and a second end extending through the cylindrical cavity of the stuff box. The operational handle is mechanically coupled to the second end of the handle shaft. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096580 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A MOLDED PART AND MOLDED PART AS HEAT INSULATING AND/OR SOUND ABSORBING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a method and to a device for producing a molded part that is preferably configured as a heat insulating and/or sound absorbing element, particularly a press-molded part made of mineral fibers, for example stone and/or glass fibers. The invention further relates to a molded part as a heat insulating and/or sound absorbing element, particularly as a lining part in vehicle construction, produced using a generic method, made of mineral fibers, particularly stone and/or glass fibers. In order to further develop a method, a device, and a molded part having high flexibility with respect to the molded parts to be produced and/or configure the molded part in a simple and diverse variety, according to the invention the mineral fibers are accumulated as flakes and/or granules, with or without bindings agents, having a predetermined bulk density and/or predetermined basis weight and/or predetermined binding agent percentages, filled in a mold, and subsequently pressed to form a molded part, particularly a press-molded part. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096581 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR SEPARATING MAGNETIC PARTICLES, MAGNETIC PARTICLES AND USE MAGNETIC PARTICLES - A method and an arrangement for separating magnetic particles, magnetic particles and the use of magnetic particles are disclosed wherein the method comprises the steps of: —subjecting the magnetic particles to a first magnetic field such that the particle direction of easy magnetization is oriented parallel to the magnetic field vector of the first magnetic field, —subjecting the magnetic particles to a second magnetic field having an orientation rotated about an angle relative to the magnetic field vector of the first magnetic field, —applying a separating force on the magnetic particles. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096582 | Magnetic rubber composition for encoder - A magnetic rubber composition for encoder having a magnetic characteristic in sufficient application range, used as encoder after magnetization as well as heat resistance, water resistance and oil resistance required for use as encoder, and excellent processing property, and capable of being bonded by vulcanization with a metal, is provided. Furthermore, a magnetic rubber composition for encoder capable of obtaining sufficient magnetic force required for encoder on a circumference of the molded encoder as well as capable of effectively restraining variation of the level of magnetic force, is provided. It is provided by comprising 300 to 1,800 parts of strontium-ferrite, or 300 to 1,800 parts of barium-ferrite, or 300 to 1,800 parts of a mixture of strontium-ferrite and barium-ferrite, 0.5 to 2 parts of silane coupling agent, and 1 to 10 parts of lubricating agent, per 100 parts of a hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber with 15 to 50% of acrylonitrile amount and 80 to 99% of hydrogenation ratio. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096583 | ANTIFOAMING AGENT FOR AQUEOUS MEDIA - The invention relates to the use of a polyamide prepared from at least one diamine and at least one dicarboxylic acid in a formulation for defoaming aqueous media. The invention also relates to defoamers for aqueous media that comprise such a polyamide. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096584 | Polishing Composition and Polishing Method Using the Same - A polishing composition used for chemical mechanical planarization of a substrate containing a noble metal layer is provided. The polishing composition contains positively-charged abrasive particles such as alpha-Al | 2010-04-22 |
20100096585 | Process for Preparing 2,6-Dichloro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenylhydrazine Using Mixtures of Dichloro-Fluoro-Trifluoromethylbenzenes - This invention relates to a process for preparing 2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenylhydrazine of the formula (I) wherein a mixture comprising 1,3-dichloro-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethylbenzene and 1,2-dichloro-3-fluoro-5-trifluoromethylbenzene is reacted with a hydrazine source selected from hydrazine, hydrazine hydrate or acid addition salts of hydrazine, optionally in the presence of at least one organic solvent. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096586 | NATURAL STUFFING FOR DUVETS/PILLOWS - A natural duvet/pillow stuffing, which consists of down and feathers with silver particles. The size of said silver particles is ≦5 nm. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096587 | POLYCRYSTALLINE ARTICLES FOR REAGENT DELIVERY - A reagent delivering article comprising porous sintered polycrystalline diamond where the delivering article is capable of retaining at least one chemical reagent and releasing the chemical reagent in a fluid or has reactive sites on diamond surfaces of the article. | 2010-04-22 |