19th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090114592 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING WASTE WATER WITH ADDED OXIDIZING AGENT - The invention concerns a method for purifying wastewater loaded with organic matter, said method including: a step of contacting wastewater with a biological culture containing a purifying biomass and a step of separating performed by filtration through organic or inorganic membranes. The invention is characterized in that at least part of the biological culture is subjected to an oxidative stress step enabling a liquor to be obtained by the action of at least one oxidizing agent used in small amount so as to preserve the biological activity of the purifying biomass while modifying the microbial floc to make it denser. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114593 | Method for Filling and Rinsing a Set of Blood Lines - The invention relates to a method for the filling and flushing of a blood tube set, comprising a pump segment for a blood pump, an arterial line connected to an inlet of a dialysis machine and a venous line connected to an outlet of a dialysis machine, via a substituate line. In this connection, it comprises the steps of the connection of the arterial line to the venous line and of the connection of these two lines to a rinse port, connection of the substituate line to a substituate port, opening of the rinse port, filling the arterial and venous lines, flushing the arterial and venous lines, closing of the rinse port, circulation of the substituate in the circuit of arterial line, dialysis machine and venous line by the blood pump, with it being characterized in that the filling and/or the flushing of the arterial and venous lines take/takes place simultaneously, with substituate being supplied from the substituate line. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114594 | Pervaporation Membranes Highly Selective For Volatile Solvents Present In Fermentation Broths - Liquid membrane systems are provided for use in pervaporation techniques that achieves high selectivity, ensure stability and prevent contamination of the fermentation broth. Tri-n-octylamine (TOA), tri-laurlyamine or tri-decylamine as a liquid membrane is immobilized in the pores of a hydrophobic hollow fiber substrate having a nanoporous hydrophobic coating on the broth side. The liquid membrane in the coated hollow fibers demonstrate high selectivity and reasonable mass fluxes of solvents in pervaporation. The mass fluxes were substantially increased with the same selectivity of solvents when an ultrathin liquid membrane was used. The addition of butanol into the feed solution increases membrane selectivity. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114595 | System and Method for Regeneration of a Fluid - A system comprising a blood circuit including a membrane arranged in a blood filter ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090114596 | NANOFILM AND MEMBRANE COMPOSITIONS - Nanofilms useful for filtration are prepared from oriented amphiphilic molecules and oriented macrocyclic modules. The amphiphilic species may be oriented on an interface or surface. The nanofilm may be prepared by depositing or attaching an oriented layer to a substrate. A nanofilm may also be prepared by coupling the oriented macrocyclic modules to provide a membrane. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114597 | GEOTEXTILE COMPOSITE FOR FILTRATION OF CONTAMINATED LIQUIDS AND SEDIMENTS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Geotextile composite configured to filter liquids The geotextile composites include a pre-filter layer, a post-filter layer and at least two intermediate filter layers disposed between the pre-filter layer and the post-filter layer. At least one fibrous web that includes composite fibers and adsorptive particulates is disposed between the at least two intermediate filters. The fibrous web has a structural component, and a thermally-bondable, polymeric component. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114598 | Water Softening Device and Method - The present invention provides a water softening device for application in a household appliance comprising a flow-through capacitor for the production of wash amplified water (WAW) from tap water, having less than 5° FH, being suitable for use in said appliance when the device is in operation; the configuration of the device is such that the capacitor can be regenerated, whereby no added substances are used. Said washing machine being suitable for use with low environmental impact detergent products. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114599 | Removal Of Organic Pollutants From Contaminated Water - There is provided a method or a system for purification of water from neutral and anionic organic contaminants using either a mixture of a complex of an organic cation adsorbed on clay as a micelle, and a granular material or a complex of an organic cation adsorbed on clay as a micelle. There is also provided a column accommodating the mixture of a complex of an organic cation adsorbed on clay as a micelle, and a granular material. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114600 | METAL COMPOUND REMOVAL - The present invention relates to a process for separating at least one metal compound and/or a component thereof from a mixture, said process comprising contacting the said mixture with a heteropoly acid or heteropoly acid anion, thereby producing a precipitate comprising the heteropoly acid or heteropoly acid anion and the metal compound and/or a component thereof. The present invention further relates to a process for the purification of a mixture containing at least one metal compound, said process comprising contacting the said mixture with a heteropoly acid or heteropoly acid anion, thereby producing a precipitate that is substantially insoluble in the said reaction mixture and recovering the reaction mixture. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114601 | Device and Method for Dynamic Processing in Water Purification - A transformational approach to water treatment is provided that incorporates membrane-free filtration with dynamic processing of the fluid to significantly reduce treatment times, chemical cost, land use, and operational overhead. This approach provides hybrid capabilities of filtration, together with chemical treatment, as the water is transported through various spiral stages. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114602 | BIOSOLIDS-BASED FOOD ADDITIVE FOR ANIMAL FEED, METHODS OF PRODUCTION, AND BUSINESS APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention is directed to processes and business methods and wastewater treatment units for converting the waterborne residuals from wastewater generated by food processing plants into an ingredient suitable for use in animal feeds. The ingredient produced by the processes of the present invention has a high protein content and can be used as a replacement for conventional sources of animal feed protein such as fish meal. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114603 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT - A vessel configured to float on a body of seawater has a wastewater treatment system having a wastewater intake port for intaking wastewater onto the vessel, a wastewater treatment component for treating the wastewater to produce treated wastewater and sludge, and a treated wastewater conduit for transporting the treated wastewater away from the wastewater treatment component, a desalination system has a seawater intake for intaking seawater from the body of seawater onto the vessel, a desalination component for desalinating the seawater to produce concentrate and desalinated water, and a desalinated water discharge port for transferring the desalinated water from the vessel, a mixing system has a mixing tank for mixing the treated wastewater from the wastewater treatment system with the concentrate from the desalination system, and a wastewater discharge system for discharging the treated wastewater and concentrate mixture into the body of seawater. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114604 | Method and System for Photocatalytically Decomposing Organic Pollutants Using Electromotive Force of Solar Cell - The present invention relates to a method and system for photocatalytically decomposing organic pollutants using the electromotive force of a solar cell. The present invention provides a method and system for decomposing organic pollutants, which can greatly increase the rate of decomposition of organic pollutants at low cost by combining a photocatalytic organic pollutant decomposition device, capable of decomposing organic pollutants using light energy, with a solar cell, capable of applying an external voltage to the photocatalytic organic pollutant decomposition device using light energy. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114605 | PORTABLE OZONE GENERATOR AND USE THEREOF FOR PURIFYING WATER - The present invention relates to a portable device for generating ozone in water, purifying the water and making it drinkable. The device comprises a housing; at least two electrodes, including an anode and a cathode extending from the housing into the water and each having semi-rough or rough surfaces in contact with the water. The device also comprises a power supply operatively connected to the electrodes for generating between them a difference of potential creating a current and the hydrolysis of the water creating ozone that purifies the water. The electrodes may have a plate or a rode and tube configuration with a plurality of holes with rough edges. The roughness of the surfaces and of the edges of the holes leads to a coalescence of tiny hydrogen bubbles into larger hydrogen bubbles. The hydrogen may be also removed by absorption in a conductive material and regenerated for reuse. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114606 | Agglomeration for the treatment of acid mine drainage - Provided is an agglomeration for neutralizing acid mine drainage which includes a neutralizer and binder component consisting of steel slag in an amount of 75% to 95% by weight of the agglomeration, a sodium carbonate selected from the group consisting of soda ash and pulp liquor in an amount of 0.5% to 25% of the agglomeration, and, optionally, a lime component selected from the group consisting of limestone sand and slag. Further included is a dissolution control and filtration component consisting of an organic material in an amount of 0.24% to 15% by weight of the agglomeration selected from the group consisting of recycled newsprint, sphagnum peat moss, and sawdust. Next is a dispersant and neutralizer component consisting of a surfactant in an amount of 0.01% to 0.075% by weight of the agglomeration. The agglomeration may further comprise an oxidation component such as calcium peroxide, potassium permanganate, and hydrogen peroxide. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114607 | Fluidic Device and Method for Separation of Neutrally Buoyant Particles - A technique using a curved channel of a spiral device to introduce a centrifugal force upon neutrally buoyant particles flowing in a fluid, e.g. water, to facilitate improved separation of such particles from the fluid is provided. As these neutrally buoyant particles flow through the channel, a tubular pinch effect causes the particles to flow in a tubular band. The introduced centrifugal force perturbs the tubular band (e.g. forces the tubular band to flow in a manner offset from a center of the channel), resulting in an asymmetric inertial migration of the band toward the inner wall of the channel. This allows for focusing and compaction of suspended particulates into a narrow band for extraction. The separation principle contemplated herein implements a balance of the centrifugal and fluidic forces to achieve asymmetric inertial equilibrium near the inner sidewall. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114608 | FLUID ANALYTICAL DEVICE - A fluid analytical device is provided comprising a body, a reservoir, an inlet channel and a separation unit. The reservoir is formed on the body. The inlet channel is formed on the body connected to the reservoir. The separation unit is formed on the body connected to the inlet channel, which comprises a pile area, a collecting area and a spacer. The collecting area is located between the pile area and the reservoir. The spacer is formed between the pile area and the collecting area. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114609 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FILTERING WATER FROM OIL AND GAS WELLS - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for filtering contaminated water from an oil or gas well. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114610 | SURFACE MOUNTABLE COLLAPSIBLE TOWEL RACK - A surface mountable collapsible rack is provided for drying wet towels, clothing and other fabric items. The rack includes a frame adapted to mount to a support structure in a mounting position. A plurality of towel support spindles are pivotally mounted on the frame. The spindles are individually vertically pivotable when the frame is in its mounting position between a stowed position wherein the spindles extend downwardly from their mount point on the frame and a deployed operational position wherein the spindles extend generally horizontally from the mount point. The spindles are individually lockable in the deployed position for holding one or more items to be dried. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114611 | DECORATIVE WALL HANGING, DROPDOWN SHELF STORAGE SYSTEM FOR ACCENT BEDDING AND PILLOWS - A storage solution is provided for decorative pillows and the like, including a decorative front panel when in the first configuration is flat and in the second configuration is a storage area. The second configuration is presented by a dropdown motion of the front panel, which produces a shelf for decorative pillows, bedding items or other items when not in use. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114612 | UNIVERSAL COLLISION AVOIDANCE OVERRIDE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR OVERHEAD BRIDGE CRANES - A universal collision override control system for overhead bridge cranes is provided with a logic circuit in communication with a controller for an overhead bridge crane, wherein said logic circuit acknowledges safe zone requirements and overrides safe zone requirements, speed and direction control of the controller of the overhead bride crane. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114613 | HOIST FOR LOW SPACE CRANE - A hoist for a low space crane is disclosed, which comprises a hoist frame in which a load point transferred to a girder is positioned at a vertical surface of one side of the girder, and a balance of a biased load is maintained for thereby decreasing an entire weight of the system, and an equal distribution unit which is installed between the hoist frame and the guide rail for absorbing an impact load transferred to the hoist frame and equally distributing the entire vertical load. A buckling phenomenon does not occur at the girder even when a relatively heavy object is transferred by providing the first and second support wheel parts on the first vertical surface of the girder. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114614 | Remote-Controlled Model Railway Vehicle Coupling Device - An improved remote-controlled model railway vehicle coupling device comprising a coupler configured with a channeled shaft having a proximal and distal end, the proximal end forming an aperture designated for pivotably mounting within a housing, the distal end forming a head designated for limiting the pivotable displacement of a knuckle; the knuckle operable to pivot between a closed and an open position. An electronically automated locking assembly is substantially carried within the shaft of the coupler. The locking assembly includes a thermo-mechanical actuator capable of using an electric current to provide thermal energy to transpose between a martensite phase length and a shorter austenite phase length; where the martensite and austenite phase lengths of the thermo-mechanical actuator respectively define a first and a second length of the locking assembly. The locking assembly further includes a bias-spring operable to both encourage the thermo-mechanical actuator towards its martensite phase length and urge the distal end of the locking assembly towards the knuckle for substantial engagement with the proximal end of the knuckle to lock it in its closed position, accordingly. The first length of the locking assembly is operable to substantially engage the knuckle in its closed position, while, when activated, the second length is suitable to disengage the knuckle to permit the knuckle to freely pivot towards it open position. A spring is provided along the knuckle; the spring operable to urge the knuckle towards its open position when the locking assembly is disengaged. The coupler comprises two interconnected elements defining a bottom member and a top member cooperating to receive the locking assembly therein. The bottom and top members are configured to permit a suitable portion of the locking assembly to project therethrough to contact a pair of wipers; the wipers, configured to both slidably contact the locking assembly and project from the housing, are operable to communicate an electric current between a conventional power source designated for energizing the track of a model railroad layout, a conventional electronic command device carried aboard the scale model railroad vehicle provided for administering the electric current, and the locking assembly. A housing, comprising a partial housing and a cover cooperating as securely interconnected elements, is provided to both pivotably receive the coupler for mounting along the end of the scale model railroad vehicle and receive the wipers along its interior such that they are suitably disposed for contacting the locking assembly. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114615 | Capsule for an Item - This invention relates generally to capsules for containers, and more particularly to capsules for housing items with beverage containers, such as wine bottles, champagne bottles, beer bottles, liquor bottles, soda bottles, and the like. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114616 | Blender with Co-Operating Jug and Blades - A blender comprises a jug and a cutting assembly having an upwardly inclined main blade portion. The jug has an interior portion, and the lower portion has a profile that includes an upwardly reaching portion conforms to the blade shape of the cutting assembly to reduce food accumulation below the main blades. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114617 | Plastic bottle - A plastic bottle that can easily be collapsed after used is provided. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114618 | METHOD OF MAKING HIERARCHICAL ARTICLES - Provided is a method of making hierarchical structures that contain nanofeatures and microstructures. The method includes adding the nanofeatures to existing microstructures using nanoparticles as an etch mask. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114619 | WET ETCHING METHOD AND WET ETCHING APPARATUS - A fine pattern is formed on a surface of a processing object without using photoresist. A wet etching for the processing object in an area to which ultraviolet light is applied is performed by bringing a solution in which nitrous oxide (N | 2009-05-07 |
20090114620 | ATOM PROBE ELECTRODE TREATMENTS - A method for treating an atom probe electrode ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090114621 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE PLASMA TREATMENT OF MATERIALS - The invention relates to a method and a device ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090114622 | HERMETICALLY SEALED RELAY - A hermetically sealed relay is provided having two circuits therein. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114623 | Method for welding employing current - One method of the invention is for welding and includes obtaining first and second members each including an extrusion having a through hole and includes obtaining first and second electrodes each having an electrode portion. The second member is positioned to have the second extrusion nest in the first through hole against the first extrusion. The first electrode is positioned to have the first-electrode portion nest in the second through hole against the inside of the second extrusion. The second electrode is positioned to have the second-electrode portion contact the outside of the first extrusion. Another method of the invention is for welding and includes obtaining a tube having an end form and a member having first and second portions. The tube and the member are positioned with the end form contacting the first portion while leaving a recess between the end form and the second portion. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114624 | Support structure for welding backbar - The present invention concerns a structure for supporting a welding backbar ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090114625 | LASER BRAZING IMPROVEMENT WITH TWINSPOT - The present invention provides a method for laser brazing a first member to a second member using a laser brazing head. The laser brazing head has means for generating a first laser beam and a second laser beam. The method comprises the steps of: arranging the first member in contact with the second member such that a junction is formed there-between; providing a filler material in the vicinity of said junction, and passing the laser brazing head along the junction such that the first laser beam melts the filler material to at least partially fill said junction to form a brazed joint. The second laser beam then effects a post heat treatment of the brazed joint. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114626 | Apparatus and method for machining tubing - An apparatus for machining tubing includes a weighted base, an upright frame attached to the weighted base, and a laser light source attached to the weighted base. The apparatus also includes a guide bushing tooling attached to the upright frame which holds a guide bushing. A rotary drive bushing is aligned with the guide bushing holder. An optical assembly for focusing the laser light to a laser beam spot is also attached to the guide bushing tooling block. Spacer plates may be used to correctly space the optical assembly from the tubing material. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114627 | LASER BEAM MACHINING APPARATUS - A laser beam machining apparatus includes laser beam irradiation unit for irradiating a wafer held on a chuck table with a laser beam, and control unit. The laser beam irradiation unit includes a laser beam oscillator for oscillating a laser beam with such a wavelength as to be transmitted through said wafer, repetition frequency setting section for setting a repetition frequency of pulses in the laser beam oscillated from the laser beam oscillator. The control unit includes a memory for storing coordinates of an arcuate chamfer part formed at the outer periphery of the wafer and coordinates of a flat surface part surrounded by the chamfer part, and controls the repetition frequency setting section so as to set the repetition frequency of the pulses in the laser beam with which to irradiate the flat surface part to a value suitable for machining of the wafer and as to set the repetition frequency of the pulses in the laser beam with which to irradiate the chamfer part to a value higher than the repetition frequency in the pulses of the laser beam with which to irradiate the flat surface part. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114628 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FORMING CUTTING ELEMENTS HAVING A CHAMFERED EDGE FOR EARTH-BORING TOOLS - Apparatuses for forming chamfers on superabrasive tables of cutting elements for earth-boring tools include a chuck for temporarily holding and positioning a cutting element, and at least one emitter for emitting a beam of energy toward an edge of a superabrasive table of a cutting element held and positioned by the chuck. Methods of forming cutting elements for earth-boring tools and methods for forming earth-boring tools are also disclosed. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114629 | MULTIPLE BEAM MICRO-MACHINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for delivering energy to a substrate includes a laser energy source providing a plurality of laser beams, wherein each of the beams is steered to an independently selectable location on a target, and is independently focused onto the target. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114630 | Minimization of surface reflectivity variations - Apparatuses and methods are provided for processing a surface of a substrate. The substrate may have a surface pattern that exhibits directionally and/or orientationally different reflectivities relative to radiation of a selected wavelength and polarization. The apparatus may include a radiation source that emits a photonic beam of the selected wavelength and polarization directed toward the surface at orientation angle and incidence angle selected to substantially minimize substrate surface reflectivity variations and/or minimize the maximum substrate surface reflectivity during scanning. Also provided are methods and apparatuses for selecting an optimal orientation and/or incidence angle for processing a surface of a substrate. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114631 | Short-Circuit ARC Welding Process Using A Consumable Electrode - An arc welding process using a consumable electrode, in which welding cycles follow one after another over the course of time, each comprising an arc period and a short-circuit period in which the liquid metal establishes a short-circuit between the end of the electrode and the workpiece or workpieces. Each cycle comprises the steps of: maintaining an arc current I | 2009-05-07 |
20090114632 | Remote control operated heater for water sports garments - An aquatic garment-heating device employs a conductive rubber-heating device, which obviates the troublesome wiring of the prior art heating devices. It also employs a wireless switch control, which provides a number of advantages. By using a wireless switch, the on/off mechanism for activating or deactivating the heater, may be worn on a diver's wrist where it can be readily located when needed without requiring wires hanging in inconvenient places. Moreover, because the wireless switch may be located in plain view, rather than hidden in a pocket for example, it may be implemented with meaningful visual devices to convey useful information about the status of the heater. For example, in the preferred embodiment, an observable light provides various different colors to indicate whether the heater is in a low, medium or high temperature condition. Finally, the present invention uses especially thin profile batteries and heating elements to preclude any discomfort for the user. An alternative embodiment is provided on an external, detachable belt, which may still employ the wireless switch and thin profile heating element and batteries, but in an implementation, which permits the diver to add a heating system to an otherwise conventional wetsuit. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114633 | Portable Pouch Heating Unit - A portable pouch for use in heating temperature sensitive materials is disclosed. The pouch includes a heating unit with one or more fasteners attached around its outer edges. The heating unit can be folded to allow the one or more fasteners to secure opposing outer edges of the heating unit together to form a pocket for substantially enclosing the materials to be warmed. The heating unit can be electrically connected to a direct current power source. The heating unit includes first and second cover layers enclosing a heat generating element and a carbon-based heat spreading element. A thermal insulation layer is also positioned between the first and the second cover layers. The heating element is adapted to generate and evenly spread heat over the interior surface of the pocket to evenly heat the materials disposed within the pocket. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114634 | HEATING UNIT FOR WARMING FLUID CONDUITS - A heating unit for use in heating a fluid conduit is disclosed. The heating unit includes first and second pliable cover layers. A pliable electrical heating element is disposed between the first and second cover layers. The pliable electrical heating element includes a heat generating element for converting electrical energy to heat energy and a heat spreading element that is attached to the heat generating element. The heat spreading element comprises carbon that is thermally coupled to the heat generating element for distributing the heat energy. A thermal insulation layer is attached to a second side of the pliable electrical heating element and is positioned adjacent the first cover layer. Additionally, a receiving power connector is electrically connected to the heat generating element and is configured to couple to an electrical power source. The heating unit is sized to substantially cover the fluid conduit. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114635 | Method for raising chamber temperature and heating apparatus thereof - A method for raising chamber temperature includes steps of heating enclosed air in the chamber, and infusing the dry air into the chamber to mix with the enclosed air and push out the wet air. A heating apparatus is also disclosed, which will raise the chamber temperature and make the chamber isothermal in a short time so as to have the cost-effective advantage. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114636 | CONTROLLER FOR A FOOD HOLDING OVEN - A controller for a food holding oven determines one or more time periods during each of which heat is directed at a pre-cooked food item. By controlling the heat intensity and the time over which different amounts of heat are provided to different types of pre-cooked food items, the time during which a particular type of pre-cooked food item can be kept palatable is maximized. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114637 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE FOR HEATING LIQUID - Household electrical appliance for heating liquid including a tank, a heating element having at least one resistive track screen-printed on an electrically insulating plate secured to part of said tank, and a device controlling the electrical supply of said heating element. The control device includes several electronic components among which are at least one thermometric component, a switching component capable of opening and closing the electrical power supply circuit for said heating element, and a control component for controlling said switching component according to signals output from said thermometric component. At least said thermometric, switching and control components are located on said insulating plate within a single area free of resistive track, said area being surrounded by a peripheral region free of resistive track and of electronic components. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114638 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EFFECTUATING TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN ROLLER GRILLS - The present invention provides an apparatus and method for effectuating temperature control in roller grill assembly. Some embodiments provide a roller grill assembly which provides enhanced measurement by utilizing temperature probes located in convective air streams generated in the roller tube. Certain embodiments also provide an improved method for maintaining of a food product temperature by utilizing an intermediate holding mode. Finally, certain embodiments provide improved current control by limiting the number of heating circuits of a food heater that may be simultaneously enabled such that the current draw does not exceed a maximum current draw. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114639 | THIN-FILM HEATING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a heating element comprising an aluminum substrate, an electrically insulating layer based on a sol-gel precursor, and an electrically resistive layer with a thickness smaller than 2 μm. The features of this heating element solve the problem of the crack formation due to a mismatch of thermal expansion coefficient of the aluminum substrate and the resistive layer. Also disclosed is an electrical domestic appliance comprising the heating element of the invention. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114640 | Electric Power System for Electric Induction Heating and Melting of Materials in a Susceptor Vessel - Apparatus and process for heating and melting a material in a susceptor vessel are provided wherein phase synchronized ac voltage is supplied from a separate power source to each one of at least two induction coils in separate zones around the vessel. Power magnitude from each source to an induction coil is controlled by pulse width control of the source's output voltage. Output frequency from each source is either fixed or variable based upon the electrically conductive state of the material. Optional electromagnetic stirring is achieved by establishing a phase shift between the voltage outputs of the power supplies after the material in the susceptor vessel has melted. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114641 | Portable microwave oven with protective frame - The portable microwave oven with protective frame is a microwave oven adapted for use in rugged environments, such as a construction site. The portable oven includes a microwave oven and an outer protective frame mounted to the microwave housing. A plurality of connector members are provided, with each connector being mounted on a respective corner of the microwave housing. Each connector is formed from a shock absorbing material. A plurality of support members are further provided, with each support member being mounted to, and joining, a respective adjacent pair of connectors. The support members form the protective frame about the microwave oven and provide a shock-absorbing shield for the microwave oven housing. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114642 | MICROWAVE OVEN WITH A TRAY MOVING IN AN ORBITAL PATTERN - A microwave oven includes a heating cavity, a tray for supporting foodstuff to be heated inside the cavity, a driver including a motor and a shaft protruding into the cavity for moving the tray along a predetermined pattern, and a supporting frame with rollers interposed between the bottom of the heating cavity and the tray. The supporting frame comprises a first group of rollers adapted to be guided on the bottom of the heating cavity along a first direction, and a second group of rollers adapted to be guided on a lower surface of the tray along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, so that the overall movement of the tray is an orbital movement. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114643 | COLLAPSIBLE FIELD DIRECTOR STRUCTURE - A collapsible field director structure convertible from a collapsed to a deployed state includes at least one master vane and at least a first and a second slave vane. The master vane includes a conductive flap having at least one electrically conductive region thereon. The conductor flap is attached to the mounting flange for articulable movement with respect thereto. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114644 | UNIFORM MICROWAVE HEATING OF FOOD IN A CONTAINER - The invention relates to a device and method for ensuring more uniform heating of food by microwaves. The method includes providing food in a portion having a predetermined size and shape; and providing a container adapted for receiving and reheating the portion of food in a microwave oven. The container forms a supporting cavity having peripheral sides and a bottom side, with the portion of food placed within the supporting cavity. The peripheral sides of the container are circumferentially shielded by a microwave reflective material that forms a circumference having axial and transverse distances that are determined so as to change the wavelength of resonant modes inside the food thereby resulting in a more uniform heating food pattern. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114645 | Articulate Collapsible Modular Container - An articulate modular collapsible storage container according to one embodiment includes abase plate and a pair of side panels that are detachably and pivotally coupled to the base plate along the sides thereof. The side panels are pivotal between an unlocked position where the side panels can be freely removed and a locked position where the side panels are coupled to the base plate. The container also includes a pair of end panels that are slidingly coupled to the side panels when the side panels are in the locked position. The end panels and side panels form upright walls of the container, and the end panels are slidingly disengageable from the side panels to allow the side panels to pivot to the unlocked position, thereby allowing disassembly of the container. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114646 | Carrying Case with Pressure Relief Valve - A carrying case made of mating case sections with a principal seal and equipped with a latching device serving as part of a pressure relief valve for opening the interior of the carrying case to the atmosphere. The latch further includes a sealing means in contact with the external edge when the latch is opened to allow passage of air through the opening when the latching device is opened and the sealing means is no longer in contact with the external edge of the opening. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114647 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible container includes a plurality of walls collapsible onto the base. At least one wall has a support pivotably mounted below a lip formed on an upper edge of the wall. The support is pivotable between a support position where it is partially supported on an adjacent wall and a retracted position. A stop on the adjacent wall prevents the support from retracting when another container is stacked thereon. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114648 | Collapsible structure - A collapsible structure having a top panel, bottom panel, side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel releasably attached and forming an enclosure having a door. Each top, bottom, and side panel comprises a two-ply web of material and a removably seated continuous loop frame. One or more handles may be attached to the structure or formed within one or more of the panels. A method of making and collapsing the structure is also disclosed. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114649 | FOOD AND CONDIMENT CONTAINER - A food container comprising an inter-engaged first receptacle (intended for receiving a primary food product) and receptacle holder, wherein when the receptacle holder is engaged with the first receptacle, the receptacle holder and the first receptacle define an aperture for receiving and retaining a second receptacle (intended for receiving a condiment). The means for inter-engagement are preferably but not necessarily corresponding slots in each of the first receptacle and receptacle holder. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114650 | Compartment container - A packaging system comprising a container, a first overcap, and a second overcap is provided. The first overcap is configured to be operatively engaged around the container. The second overcap is configured to be operatively engaged to the first overcap and defines an enclosure region. The enclosure region is configured to enclose a package, such as a sample package of roast and ground coffee. A method of delivering a sample food product is also provided and includes providing a packaging system; providing a first overcap and a second overcap, wherein the first overcap is operatively engaged to the container, wherein the second overcap is operatively engaged to the first overcap and defines an enclosure region; and providing a package of the sample food product within the enclosure region. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114651 | Break-Open Valve For A Container - The break-open valve ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090114652 | THREADED CONNECTION ELEMENT - A threaded connection element adapted to reside in secure embedded relation within a wall structure of a fluid containment unit. The connection element includes a proximal portion adapted to engaging a thickness dimension of the wall structure and a distal threaded portion adapted to project away from the wall structure for attachment to an engagement structure. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114653 | STORAGE CONTAINER WITH LOCKING HANDLE - A portable storage container includes a storage body having an outer wall and a bottom wall joined to the outer wall to define an open storage cavity wherein the outer wall is joined to a peripheral flange extending around the storage body. A lid is receivable on the storage body to enclose the storage cavity. The lid is movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the storage body. A handle has opposite ends attached to the lid and is movable between a collapsed, unlocked storage position and an upright, locked carrying position wherein the opposite ends are frictionally engageable with the peripheral flange. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114654 | PEEL-OFF PACKAGE FOR STERILIZATION - The invention concerns a peel-off package for sterilization. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114655 | WATER STORAGE TANK - A water storage tank is disclosed. The tank comprises an outer shell ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090114656 | THERMAL INSULATION TECHNIQUE FOR ULTRA LOW TEMPERATURE CRYOGENIC PROCESSOR - Systems and methods are disclosed to insulate a vessel includes placing a plurality of shells on all sides of the vessel without providing a direct energy pathway from outer walls of the vessel to the inner walls of the vessel; placing the shells under a vacuum; cryogenically cooling the shells to a cryogenic temperature; and while under vacuum, allowing the shell temperature to rise from the cryogenic temperature to ambient temperature. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114657 | Structure of an expandable and contractible container - A container includes a closed end, several first ring-shaped parts, and several second-ring-shaped parts adjoining the first ring-shaped parts; each of the first ring-shaped parts has a vertical annular side while each of the second ring-shaped parts has a sloping annular side; when the container is stretched, the ring-shaped parts will be one on top of another to comprise a substantially cone-shaped vessel, which can be pressed into a flattened shape with smaller ones of the ring-shaped parts being relocated within adjacent larger ring-shaped parts; the second ring-shaped parts are formed in such a manner that an angle between each of the second ring-shaped parts and a horizontal line is 60 to 80 degrees; thus, the container is more similar to a cylinder to have a large volume; therefore, the container can be pressed to become flat so as to occupy less space, thus being easy to carry and transport. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114658 | Float-Based Automatic Drain Valves And Related Methods - A float-based automatic drain valve automatically drains fluid from a compressed air cylinder; the cylinder includes a chamber with an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is formed at the top of the chamber and connects to a low point of the compressed air cylinder to receive fluid therefrom. The outlet is formed at the bottom of the chamber for discharging the fluid. A buoyant stopper disposed within, and not attached to, the chamber, seals the outlet when insufficient fluid is present within the chamber to float the buoyant stopper. Further, the buoyant stopper unseals the outlet and discharges the fluid when buoyancy of the stopper within the fluid overcomes forces seating the buoyant stopper at the outlet. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114659 | Pressed Paperboard Servingware With Arched Bottom Panel and Sharp Brim Transition - A disposable servingware container | 2009-05-07 |
20090114660 | ANTI-SPLATTER DEVICE - An anti-splatter device for cooking is provided. The anti-splatter device includes a base, a shield extending upwardly from the base, and an aperture in the shield. The anti-splatter device protects a user from splatters produced while cooking and also allows for easy manipulation of food using a utensil through the aperture. Moreover, the anti-splatter device is easily movable to provide protection at various cooking areas while in use. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114661 | Holder - Disclosed is a holder including: a holder body within which a hollow portion for receiving and supporting an object is formed; and at least one protrusion protruding from an outer circumferential surface of the holder body and thereby preventing a hand holding the holder body from slipping upward. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114662 | Method and apparatus for attaching a handle using self piercing rivets - A cooking apparatus includes a cooking surface and a wall depending from the cooking surface. The wall has an interior surface and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface. A handle is adjacent the exterior surface. The handle has a first surface adjacent the wall and a second surface opposite the first surface. A rivet is disposed through the interior surface, the exterior surface, and the first surface of the handle. The second surface of the handle is unpierced by the rivet. The rivet is bonded with a mating material. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114663 | RIB AND GASKET ARRANGEMENT FOR A CAN - Improvement in a can of the type which comprises: a body portion; a neck portion of reduced contour and having an upper end edge provided with an outer peripheral projection and defining the contour of an upper opening; a transition portion joining the body portion and the neck portion; and a lid having a peripheral tubular portion to be fitted in the interior of the upper opening of the neck portion and having a free upper edge carrying an outer circumferential rib under which is applied an annular gasket to be seated onto the upper outer edge of the neck portion upon the fitting of the lid in the upper opening. The transition portion may externally incorporate, in a single piece, a plurality of spaced apart longitudinal ribs joining the transition portion to an adjacent lower region of the neck portion. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114664 | MEDICAL BANDAGING PRODUCT - A method of dispensing and resealing a moisture curable medical material against moisture intrusion is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a moisture-impervious product container comprising an elongate sleeve sealable to prevent entry of moisture, providing an elongate medical material positioned in the sleeve, sealing the medical material in the sleeve against entry of moisture until use, providing a dispensing carton within which the sleeve and medical material positioned therein is contained, and bearing a tab against the length of the sleeve devoid of medical material and into a laterally-extending opening in the sealing member to form a doubled thickness of the sleeve having a sealing fold therein to form a seal that is resistant to moisture intrusion into the sleeve. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114665 | Vibrating Bowl, Vibrating Bowl Feeder, and Vacuum Deposition System - A vibrating bowl and the like are provided which are capable of accurately counting the number of objects to be fed. The vibrating bowl ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090114666 | Laundry transfer system - A laundry vacuum transfer system comprising a stock box ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090114667 | SHARPS DISPENSING AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM - A sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps dispensing container and a sharps disposal container within the sharps dispensing container. In one embodiment, the sharps disposal container is mounted at least partially within the sharps dispensing container, with a chamber surrounding at least a portion of the sharps disposal container. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps disposal container having an inner wall and an inlet for depositing used sharps into the sharps disposal container. The sharps dispensing container includes an outer wall that surrounds at least a portion of the sharps disposal container and forms a buffer zone. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes at least one elastic support member that elastically suspends a sharps disposal container in the interior of a sharps dispensing container. A cover detachably couples the sharps disposal container with the sharps dispensing container. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114668 | Device For Storing And Dispensing Sheet Materials - A napkin holding and dispensing device generally intended to be used for neatly holding variable quantities of napkins in a relatively upright position. The napkin holder includes one or more portions, each portion is comprised of an angled inner surfaced on which the napkins lean, and angled lower surface on which the napkins rest, and may include an outer surface to hold the napkins in place. The napkins are held in an ascending fashion to facilitate removal of a single napkin. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114669 | Sheet Product Dispenser - A nozzle for dispensing sheet product is disclosed. The nozzle includes a base portion having an inner periphery and an outer periphery and oriented substantially perpendicular to a dispense direction of the sheet product. A sloping portion of the nozzle is disposed proximate a center of the base portion. The sloping portion extends from the inner periphery of the base portion toward the center in the dispense direction and terminates at an edge defining an opening of the nozzle. The nozzle further includes a lip portion disposed about the outer periphery of the base portion, and a retention feature extending from the lip portion. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114670 | Bag holder and dispenser - A bag dispenser is provided. The bag dispenser includes at least one outer wall, an inner chamber located within the at least one outer wall, at least one opening in the at least one outer wall and an adjustable divider located with the inner chamber. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114671 | MEDICAL IMPLEMENT DISPENSING AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM - A medical implement dispensing and disposal system. The medical implement dispensing and disposal system comprises a container having an open end with a dispensing chamber and a disposal chamber defined within the container. A cover is configured to substantially close the open end of the container. The cover defines a disposal opening in communication with the disposal chamber. A dispensing opening is defined in either the container or cover and in communication with the dispensing chamber. A biasing assembly is positioned in the dispensing chamber and configured to provide a biasing force toward the dispensing opening. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114672 | MEDICATION DISPENSING APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING SINGLE ITEMS FROM MULTIPLE-COMPARTMENT BINS - A medication dispenser provides automation to the steps of locating and acquiring medications to be administered to a patient. The medication dispenser includes an enclosure providing a secure environment for storing medications in multiple sized medication storage bins. The medication storage bins are hung in storage racks located within the enclosure. A robot system is also provided within the enclosure for moving bins between the storage racks and a medication dispensing area. The medication dispensing area includes doors configured to open to define an opening for passing a selected bin through the enclosure. The medication storage bin includes multiple sub-compartments, each configured to receive a single medically related item. The medication storage bin is moved through the opening to present the first sub-compartment containing a medically related item, while other sub-compartment containing medically related items remain within the enclosure. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114673 | Dispensing unit for measuring articles - A measuring instrument (A) includes: a storage ( | 2009-05-07 |
20090114674 | AUTOMATIC CONTINUOUS SPRAYER AND RELATED METHOD THEREOF - The sprayer of the present invention has a conventional first lever and a second lever with continuous teeth along an edge. When the first lever is engaged, the second lever drives a gear set which in turn engages a rotatable piece inside a gravity wheel. Two blocks at the ends of the rotatable piece, as the rotatable piece turns, intermittently press some ratchets inside the gravity wheel to turn the gravity wheel as well. The gravity wheel in turn drives an eccentric gear with a shaft attached to it so that the shaft is put into continuous back-and-forth movement to work on a pump of the sprayer. As such, a number of sprays are produced continuously with a single engagement of the first lever. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114675 | Dispenser apparatus and a dispensing system for dispensing a liquid from a bottle - A dispenser apparatus and a dispenser system for dispensing a liquid from a bottle having a neck portion consisting of a housing formed with a flow conduit therethrough in fluid communication with the liquid within the bottle, the flow conduit having an inlet conduit, an outlet conduit and a substantially cylindrical cavity positioned between the inlet conduit and the outlet conduit, a flow wheel positioned in the cavity, the flow wheel having a central axis and a plurality of blade elements extending outwardly relative to the central axis, a flow sensor positioned adjacent to the flow wheel and the cavity for detecting movement of the plurality of blade elements of flow wheel, an electromagnetic valve positioned proximate to the outlet conduit, the electromagnetic valve having an actuation unit outside of the outlet conduit, a valve member inside the outlet conduit, and a spring member biased against the valve member within the outlet conduit, the valve member rotatable between a closed position and an open position upon the actuation of the actuation unit, and a microprocessor operatively connected to the flow sensor, the microprocessor programmed for actuating the actuation unit between the closed position and the open position and for measuring the volume of liquid flowing through the flow conduit via the flow wheel. The dispenser system further consisting of a remote computer unit for communicating a control signal to each of the plurality of dispenser apparatuses, the control signal controlling the volume of liquid to be dispensed from one or more of the plurality of bottles. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114676 | Fuel dispensing apparatus having internal surface corrosion protection arrangement - A fuel dispensing apparatus comprises a flow conduit defining a fluid flow path. A plurality of fuel handling components are connected along the flow conduit. The fuel handling components include a fluid meter to measure quantity of fuel being dispensed and at least one valve to vary flow of fuel through the flow conduit. In some embodiments, the fuel handling components to be protected may further include a shear valve. A corrosion protection arrangement is in electrical communication with at least one of the fuel handling components. The corrosion protection arrangement is operative to inhibit formation of corrosion at an internal protected portion of the fuel handling component due to electrical current passing through liquid therein. The corrosion protection arrangement may include a reference circuit providing a selected DC potential to the protected portion. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114677 | Dual Receptacle Symmetrical Package for Liquids - A dual receptacle package for liquid material comprises a container. A central ridge formed into the container separates the container into two chambers. The two chambers may contain different material with minimal or no cross-contamination between the chambers. The content of the chambers is dispensed via a single or dual tunnel. The single or dual tunnel is opened into a single or dual orifice opening when a closure for the package is removed. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114678 | RETRACTABLE SEALANT DISPENSING APPARATUS FOR SQUEEZE TUBE - A dispensing apparatus provides for the dispensing of product from a collapsible tube. The apparatus includes a body for supporting the tube. The body has a forward end for accommodating a dispensing end of the tube and rearward end for accommodating a closed end of the tube. An elongate actuatable plunger is supported by the body. The plunger includes an elongate rod and a base attached to the rod. Actuating means is provided for effecting movement of the plunger in a first direction along the body for engagement with the collapsible tube wall thereby deforming the tube wall and dispensing the contents of the tube from the dispensing end. The actuating means also provides for retractable movement of the plunger in the second direction opposite the first direction. The base is positioned on the rod for dispensing engagement with the tube upon movement of the plunger in the first direction and movable out of dispensing engagement with the tube upon in a second direction. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114679 | Collapsible bottle and cover - In combination with a collapsible container with a dimension that varies as the container collapses from a full position to an empty position, the bottle cover with a sight opening for viewing of indicia on the bottle to provide an indication as to the extent the bottle is full or empty. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114680 | Beverage dispense - This invention discloses dispensing post-mix beverages, and a manually operable valve assembly for mixing a concentrate such as a syrup or flavor with a diluent to form a post-mix beverage, such as a hand-held multi-product beverage dispense valve assembly for bar guns. The present invention reduces cross-contamination of dispensed beverages, completes draining of the beverage at the end of the dispense in a short time, and improves hygiene. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114681 | Clog-proof nozzle - A nozzle that inhibits clogging while dispensing granular material. The nozzle includes a tubular spout having an interior passageway through which a granular material flows. A cap is releasably fitted upon the spout for selectively stopping the flow of granular material from the passageway. A stiff cord connects the cap to the spout. The cord has opposed ends, with one of the ends being positioned within the passageway and being provided with a bulge thereon. When the cap is released from the spout and caused to swing upon the cord, the cord wiggles the bulge to maintain the flow of the granular material in the passageway. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114682 | Easy Access Dispenser - Ungainly attempts to refill antiseptic lotion, or liquid soap containers housed below a sink or vanity cabinet and attached to a surface mounted dispensing pump are addressed by providing a kit of accessories with a larger reservoir and a long, flexible extension tube. The reservoir, in the form of a large bottle or suspended, flexible wailed bag, is supplied with a modified cap and extension tube to allow easy access for replacing the antiseptic fluid container. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114683 | AUTOMATIC CONTINUOUS SPRAYER WITH ENERGY STORAGE ELEMENT AND RELATED METHOD THEREOF - The sprayer of the present invention has a conventional first lever and a second lever with continuous teeth along an edge. When the first lever is engaged, the second lever drives a rotatable piece inside a gravity wheel. Two blocks at the ends of the rotatable piece, as the rotatable piece turns, press some ratchets inside the gravity wheel to turn the gravity wheel. The gravity wheel in turn drives a gear set connected to an energy storage element such as a winding spring. The gear set further engages an eccentric gear with a shaft attached to it so. As the energy storage element is wound and unwound, the shaft is put into continuous back-and-forth movement to work on a pump of the sprayer. As such, a number of sprays are produced continuously. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114684 | Packaging container - A packaging container formed by a container body having a connector with a thread is provided with a predetermined breaking point at the connector, where a tear-off part may be torn off. The tear-off part has a handle. It may be torn off without a tool. The container body is fitted with an application nozzle which, when not in use, is positioned by the handle. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114685 | Ladle for Molten Metal Delivery - To provide a pressure-tapping type molten metal-transferring ladle that is safe and has excellent workability, and is capable of reliably introducing a pressurizing gas. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114686 | Garment Donning Assist Device - A compression garment upper extremity donning assist device is designed to assist those individuals who find it very difficult to don a compression garment using only one arm. Users are commonly weakened from a medical condition, lack flexibility or suffer from limited mobility. Due to the design, users of the donning device can easily mount it to the edge of any countertop, table, or level flat surface using the integrated suction cup. The user can then pull any type of upper extremity compression garment over the device, and then, by pushing through the garment stretched over the donning device, roll it up the arm for proper location and medical care compliance. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114687 | STRAP FOR PORTABLE DEVICES - An exemplary strap for a portable device includes a hollow ring portion, two elastic members, two connecting strings, two blocks, and a strap attachment coupled to the connecting strings. The ring portion includes at least one restraint with a through hole defined therein. The elastic members are fixed within the ring portion. The connecting strings are coupled to the elastic members respectively, pass through the through hole and stretch out of the ring portion. The blocks are positioned respectively at joints of the elastic members and the connecting strings, and restrained within the ring portion by the at least one restraint for preventing the elastic members from being excessively stretched. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114688 | Animal carrier accessory - An animal carrier for mounting above the rear wheel of a cycle such as a motorcycle may be obtained by converting a motorcycle luggage carrier to an animal carrier. The motorcycle carrier mounts and bottom section may be equipped with a detachable top section equipped with extended sidewalls ported with ventilating ports and roofed canopy to protect the transported animal from the elements. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114689 | Removable storage tub apparatus for a marine vessel - A removable storage tube for a marine vessel includes a hatch frame shaped to fitted in a hatch opening in a marine vessel. The hatch frame has a plurality of spaced downwardly angled notches spaced around the interior edge of the frame. A tub has an open top and a rim portion around the open top and is shaped to fit into the hatch frame. The tub has a plurality of attachment lugs on the rim portion, each lug has a pair of downwardly converging exterior sides sized to wedge into one of the hatch frame notches. Each hatch frame notch has a pair of downwardly converging interior sides, each having an outwardly angled exterior edge while each tub lug has a pair downwardly converging exterior sides each having an outwardly angled exterior edge sized to wedge into a hatch frame notch so that a hatch tub is removably mounted in a marine vessel hatch. The hatch frame has a hatch door hingedly attached thereto for closing the hatch with or without the storage tub therein. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114690 | PORTABLE ACCESSORY ORGANIZER PACK - A portable accessory organizer pack for storing, organizing and transporting personal articles and accessories along with the pack is provided by an organizer pack having a pouch body with a pair of pouch walls hingedly coupled to a base section and a covering flap and that is configurable between a first position wherein a set of interior storage compartments in the pouch walls and covering flap may all be accessible at one time to facilitate packing and unpacking activities to a narrow profile, ready for transport configuration that further forms a central cavity selectively coverable by the covering flap and providing additional storage space to that already provided by the other internal storage compartments for maximizing storage space. | 2009-05-07 |
20090114691 | BABY CARE ASSEMBLY - A baby care assembly includes a baby carrier positionable between an open, use configuration, wherein a baby may be placed in the carrier, and a closed, folded configuration; and a baby bag configured and dimensioned to receive and retain the baby carrier when the baby carrier is in the closed, folded configuration. | 2009-05-07 |