21st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110121002 | Multi-compartment food storage container - A multi-compartment food storage container is adapted for stand-alone use or for use in a lunchbox or lunch bag. The container includes a lower portion defining a plurality of compartments, an upper portion defining at least one compartment pivotably connected in a sealing engagement to the lower portion and a cover hingably connected to seal the upper portion. The compartments are suitable for storing food items in a sanitary manner. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121003 | Storage Tank for Fluids - The invention relates to a tank for storing fluid. In one embodiment, a tank ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121004 | Pressure-Resistant Tank for Cryogenically Stored Fuel - A heat-insulated tank is provided for use as a reservoir for an operating agent of a drive assembly of a motor vehicle, particularly a heat-insulated cryotank for condensed gases. The tank consists at least of an interior tank for receiving a condensed gas, which interior tank is held in a heat-insulated manner in at least one exterior tank, which can be closed by a lid. At least one valve, a sensor, and/or a conduit connecting piece with pertaining conduits are accommodated in the insulation space, in the area of the lid between the interior tank and the exterior tank, fixedly connected with the lid. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121005 | ENCLOSURE WITH FLANGE - An enclosure includes a bottom panel and a side panel extending from the bottom panel. The side panel is substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel. The side panel has an opening and a flange surrounding the opening. A cross section of the flange includes a first side portion, a bent portion extending from the first side portion, and a second side portion. An angle is defined by the second side portion and the side panel is larger than 90 degrees. The flange is configured to prevent the opening to be deformed. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121006 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER WITH STOWED COMPONENT - A semi-collapsible container has a hollow body with support and collapsible portions, and can be maintained in a collapsed or an expanded condition. The container is useful for storing liquid, and is especially adapted in its collapsed condition for storing relatively small volumes of concentrated liquid, powders or the like, and in its expanded condition for containing larger volumes of liquid. Via a dispenser in the container, a closure assembly is coupled to the container for securing the contents thereof from leakage. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121007 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER THAT EXPANDS WHEN WATER IS ADDED - A semi-collapsible container has a hollow body with support and collapsible portions, and can be maintained in a collapsed or an expanded condition. The container is useful for storing liquid, and is especially adapted in its collapsed condition for storing relatively small volumes of concentrated liquid, powders or the like, and in its expanded condition for containing larger volumes of liquid. Via a dispenser in the container, a closure assembly is coupled to the container for securing the contents thereof from leakage. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121008 | ACCESSORY FOR DRINKING VESSEL - An accessory for a drinking vessel is disclosed as including a body ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121009 | COMPOSITE LID FOR CONTAINERS - A composite lid for a container that includes a tubular body carrying an annular upper wall made of sheet metal, in which is defined an opening surrounded by a seat, which is configured to receive and retain the lid. The lid includes a base portion peripherally incorporating a retention portion to be seated and retained on the seat when the lid is closed. The base portion includes a peripheral annular element molded in a plastic material as a single piece with the retention portion, and a central element in the form of a sheet metal plate that has an outer peripheral edge attached to the peripheral annular element. The peripheral annular element includes, internally and in a single piece, a central panel disposed on the central element, which is incorporated to the lid during its injection or attached thereto afterwards. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121010 | Display System, Dispensing Device and Package For Use Therein - Disclosed is a system and method for dispensing products provided initially in a package. The system includes a frame and an opening tool. The frame has longitudinally opposed front and rear end sections and includes an upper support deck extending at least partially between the front and rear end sections and below which a product display area is provided. The opening tool is associated with the frame and is arranged to open the package when the package is moved longitudinally on the upper support deck and relative to the opening tool thereby allowing the products to be at least partially dispensed from the package into the product display area. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121011 | Product Dispensing System With Anti-Theft Engagement - A product dispensing system including a dispenser that includes a frame having two opposed side walls and a support surface between the opposed side walls, and a container positioned on the support surface, the container being releasably engaged with the frame. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121012 | Paper-Towel Apparatus for Reusing Non-Structured Paperless Paper-Towels - A reusable towel dispenser includes a reusable towel holding compartment internal to the reusable towel dispenser and a reusable towel output of the reusable towel holding compartment, the reusable towel output being configured to enable a reusable towel to be removed from the reusable towel holding compartment. The dispenser also includes a reusable towel input of the towel holding compartment, the reusable towel input being configured to allow reusable towels to be loaded in the reusable towel holding compartment. The dispenser further includes a reusable towel holding structure external to the reusable towel holding compartment and configured to hold a reusable towel outside of the reusable towel dispenser. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121013 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSING COMPONENTS - The invention relates to a dispenser device for dispensing components designed for enabling parts to be assembled together. The device comprises: a main storage magazine for storing the components; an extraction plate for extracting components, which plate has an inclined edge that is arranged to come to bear on the components; actuation means for actuating the plate so as to drive it in up-and-down vertical reciprocating motion, and so as to remove the components upwards; and a temporary storage system for temporarily storing the components, which system has an upstream portion arranged to come into register with the edge when the plate is in the high position, and to enable components to be transferred from the plate into said storage system, which system is provided with transfer means arranged to convey the components from the upstream portion towards a downstream portion that is designed to enable the components to be extracted in succession from the device. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121014 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DOSING PRODUCTS - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for dosing products, a predefined amount of which is fed to a package. The dosed amount is defined by opening and closing at least one valve ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121015 | Paper-Towel Apparatus for Reusing Non-Structured Paperless Paper-Towels - A reusable towel dispenser includes a reusable towel holding compartment and a reusable towel output of the reusable towel holding compartment, the reusable towel output being configured to enable a reusable towel to be removed from the reusable towel holding compartment. The dispenser additionally includes a reusable towel input of the towel holding compartment, the reusable towel input being configured to allow reusable towels to be loaded in the reusable towel holding compartment. Furthermore, the dispenser includes a mounting structure configured to mount the reusable towel dispenser to a paper-towel holder. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121016 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A LIQUID - Device and method for dispensing a liquid, comprising a liquid container; a plurality of dispensing openings connecting to the liquid container for controlled dispensing of the liquid to a substrate, and at least one membrane which connects onto the dispensing openings and which is displaceable between a first sealing position, in which the dispensing openings are covered by the membrane, and a second opened position in which the dispensing openings are left clear by the membrane, which device is also provided with a medium-filled control system which connects to the membrane such that the membrane is displaceable between the first and the second position by means of pressure variation on the medium. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121017 | SINGLE PIECE DEVICE FOR STORING, METERING AND MIXING A POWDER WITH A DILUENT - The invention concerns a device ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121018 | CONTAINER - A container is provided comprising a receiving vessel ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121019 | Device for Drug Distribution and Method of Using Thereof - A medicament dispensing device comprises (a) at least one container adapted for accommodating and dispensing at least one elongate packagible elongate blister pack carrying a plurality of blisters containing the medicament; (b) transporting means adapted for transporting the blister pack toward opening of the container; (c) dispensing means adapted for releasing a fragment of the blister pack bearing a predetermined number of the blisters from the container through the opening to a patient; and (d) controlling means adapted for identifying the patient before dispensing the blister to the patient, activating the dispensing means, recording actions of dispensing. The substrate is foldable and configured to be folded within the container. The dispensing means is adapted to cut off the blister bearing fragment. The dispensing means adapted to cut off the blister bearing fragment such that the blisters remain intact. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121020 | FLUID TRANSFER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF FLUID TRANSFER - A fluid dispensing assembly, including a valve, a housing, a user interface, and a fitting to couple to a fluid source. The valve may include a first sensor detecting proper placement of the fluid container based on a magnetic material positioned at the bottom of the fluid container, a plunger having a plunger shaft coupled thereto, the plunger selectively placing the valve in fluid communication with the fluid container, and a solenoid coupled to the plunger shaft and moving the plunger shaft to transition the plunger between an open position and a closed position. The user interface may be coupled to the valve to enable selection of at least a fluid container size and a dispensing mode. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121021 | METHOD OF DISPENSING LIQUID - A liquid dispensing device ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121022 | Product Dispenser With Low Product Indicator - A product dispenser including a frame configured to support a plurality of products and flag element connected to the frame, the flag element being moveable relative to the frame from a first, un-deployed configuration when the flag element is engaged with at least one of the products, to a second, deployed configuration when the flag element is not engaged with the products. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121023 | Packaging Locking & Indication System - For use in dispensing a material that has a limited period of utility, a novel device comprises a first part ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121024 | FLUID SUPPLY CONTACT - An apparatus and method rotate a first contact ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121025 | METERING DEVICE FOR POWDERY SUBSTANCES - A metering device for powdery substances, particularly for preparing dental and dental laboratory powder compounds. The powder compounds can be filled into a storage container ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121026 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER HANDLE CONFIGURATION - A semi-collapsible container has a hollow body with support and collapsible portions, and can be maintained in a collapsed or an expanded condition. The container is useful for storing liquid, and is especially adapted in its collapsed condition for storing relatively small volumes of concentrated liquid, powders or the like, and in its expanded condition for containing larger volumes of liquid. Via a dispenser in the container, a closure assembly is coupled to the container for securing the contents thereof from leakage. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121027 | Beverage Packaging - A beverage storage apparatus including an outer container housing an internal flexible and collapsible bladder serving to hold the beverage and a means to regulate the pressure of gas in a head space between the outer container and the internal bladder. The apparatus can further dispense fluid such as beverages whereupon the bladder is under pressure to assist in dispensing the fluid and by use of an appropriate gas maintain the composition of the beverage. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121028 | DISPENSER AND FLEXIBLE POUCH FOR LIQUID FOOD PRODUCT - A dispensing assembly for dispensing a liquid food product includes a flexible pouch received within a dispenser. An actuating structure within the dispenser exerts a force on the flexible pouch to dispense the food product through a cover member having one or more product openings. A portion of the flexible pouch is folded over an external portion of a cover secured to the dispenser and an attachment collar is secured thereto by a threaded connections. The dispenser can be used with different types of flexible pouches and can dispense food product through multiple openings. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121029 | Brace Four Health - Elastic/adjustable wrist band with available multiple cells of alcohol, sanitizing agents and moisturizer treatments to sanitize ones hands in the absence of hand washing, which will help reduce or minimize the spread of infection. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121030 | Container for Sequentially Dispensing Multiple Fluids onto an Applicator Device - A structure and system are described which include the use of a combination container for sequentially dispensing multiple fluids onto a removable applicator device. A preferred application of the invention is with the sequential dispensing of a quantity of disinfecting solution over a toothbrush, followed by the dispensing of a measured quantity of toothpaste onto the toothbrush. The device is constructed in a double walled cylindrical (circular or non-circular) configuration with a hollow plunger component coaxially positioned within the cylindrical walls. Beneath the plunger component is contained a quantity of disinfectant solution such that when the plunger is directed downward the disinfectant solution is forced upward between the walls of the double walled container and through dispensing ports directed into the interior where the applicator is positioned. The contained motion of the plunger component downward under the directed force of the applicator brings the base of the hollow plunger into contact with the base wall of the container and causes the collapse of the hollow plunger. A second liquid/gel contained within the hollow plunger is then directed up and out of its enclosed volume through ports aligned with the applicator. The design is intended to accommodate a wide variety of compounds and applicators. Wherever the dispensing of two different compounds (liquids/gels) is required in a sequential manner, the present invention finds applicability. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121031 | Dispensing station - A dispensing cabinet for dispensing bulk materials such as laundry detergent, fabric softener and bleach is disclosed. The cabinet has an upstanding housing having a base and defining an enclosure for receiving a plurality of liquid containers. The cabinet also includes a face panel pivotably mounted to the housing adjacent the base and including a shelf extending into the hollow enclosure. The face panel defines apertures through which lateral dispensing nozzles unitary with each container, are inserted. The containers are mounted for pivotal movement together with the face panel for ready servicing. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121032 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING DEVICE - Novel systems and methods for dispensing compositions, such as beverages, are provided. Novel beverage dispensers may be configured to receive one or more physiological parameters regarding a user, and in response, formulate at least one beverage recipe for dispensing. A beverage dispenser may wirelessly receive data from a biosensor. In certain embodiments, data from the biosensor may be used to alter the recipe to another existing beverage or a custom beverage. Non-physiological data may also be considered. In one embodiment, environmental and/or biographical data may be utilized. In another embodiment, exertion data may be calculated. The calculation of exertion data may receive inputs regarding at least one physiological parameter and/or non-physiological parameters to derive a second physiological parameter not being measured. Novel systems and methods may reduce costs associated with extra sensors and/or allow more accurate assessment of the user's exertion level. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121033 | Skincare Treatment - The invention relates to a method of treating acne by the topical administration of an acne active ingredient in the presence of a) an anhydrous composition comprising a component that in the presence of water generates heat, and b) water. The invention also relates to an acne treatment kit comprising a first composition which is anhydrous and comprises a component that in the presence of water generates heat on the skin to which it is applied and a second composition which comprises an aqueous carrier, at least one of said compositions comprising an acne active ingredient, said compositions being stored in isolation from each other and being capable of generating heat when they are combined. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121034 | FOAM DISPENSING APPARATUS - A foam dispensing apparatus is capable of dispensing a mixture of a resin component and an isocyanate component. The foam dispensing apparatus includes a resin line and an isocyanate line connected to a manifold. A nozzle is connected to the manifold and the mixture is dispensed through the nozzle. The manifold defines a resin duct in communication with the resin line and the nozzle and an isocyanate duct in communication with the isocyanate line and the nozzle. At least one valve is connected to the resin and isocyanate lines and is moveable between an open position allowing flow through the resin and isocyanate lines and a closed position preventing flow through the resin and isocyanate lines. The valve is disposed exterior to the manifold and the flow is unregulated in the manifold for reducing maintenance of the manifold. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121035 | CONNECTOR FOR A DISCHARGE DEVICE - The invention relates to a discharge device ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121036 | APPARATUS FOR DISPERSING ADDITIVE INTO A FLUID STREAM - An apparatus for dispersing additive into a fluid stream is disclosed. Also disclosed are systems comprising a fluid handling apparatus and an additive pod configured to disperse additive into a fluid stream. In some embodiments, the additive pods are easy to install into an outlet portion of a fluid handling apparatus, and do not require special training or the use of tools. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121037 | DEPRESSION HEAD FOR PUMP AND DEPRESSION HEAD TYPE DISCHARGE PUMP - A discharge pump equipped with a push-down head of the type in which a nozzle is opened and closed by advancing and retracting a valve rod member by a lever member and a first pressing means, wherein a second pressing means is provided between the base and the tip of the valve rod member to prevent back flow of air. A push-down head type discharge pump has a head body configured by providing a liquid flow pipe to the lower surface of a laterally facing cylinder section so as to extend vertically downward from the lower surface, the liquid flow pipe communicating with a stem of a discharge pump, the cylinder section having a nozzle opened at the front thereof. When the head body is pushed down, a valve rod member mounted in the cylinder section is advanced and retracted. The valve rod member is composed of the base and the tip, and a second pressing means is mounted between the base and the tip. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121038 | DISPENSER SYSTEM - The invention relates to a dispenser system with a housing, into which a reservoir cartridge is inserted, which is formed by a reservoir container and a distribution device. Housing comprises an actuation device which acts on distribution device in such a way that a pressure on the actuation device delivers a portion of the medium on the distribution device. The known dispenser systems have the drawback that an individual dispenser is required depending on the medium. According to the invention, in order to create an identical part dispenser system, a connection element compensating for the different geometries of distribution device is connected to distribution device. Moreover, actuation device comprises at different levels pressure-exerting faces, which cooperate with pressure-receiving faces of distribution device, wherein different faces engage with one another depending on employed reservoir cartridge. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121039 | Remote Sprayer with Integral Dip Tube - Described is a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an integral dip tube formed therein connecting at a landing below the top of the bottle neck, fluidly connecting the inside of the bottle with the top opening of the bottle. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a remote trigger sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be aligned to allow a direct connection between integral dip tube and the fluid dispensing mechanism at a landing below the bottle opening. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be attached to the bottle with a snap-fit connection. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121040 | ADJUSTABLE DRESS FORM - An adjustable dress form has a plurality of body panels and adjustment mechanisms securing between each of the body panels. There are a total of at least four body panels, and the adjustment mechanisms include preferably twelve adjustment mechanisms. A neck girth adjustment mechanism has four extension loops. The four extension loops are attached to an upper portion of each body panel. A turn button is mechanically connected to a plurality of gear teeth on four gear tooth arms that make up the four extension loops. The four gear tooth arms are attached to the upper portion of each at least four body panel. The four extension loops comprise the plurality of gear teeth on the four gear teeth arms. The gear teeth arms engage at about 90° angle to each other and are vertically staggered. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121041 | ADJUSTABLE CLOTHES HANGER - An adjustable clothes hanger assembly is provided. The adjustable clothes hanger assembly has a substantially rigid frame with a pair of slanted rail segments that are in transverse relation to one another. The assembly also has a pair of shoulder segments, each shoulder segment slidably disposed on a corresponding rail segment. Each shoulder segment is slidable on the corresponding rail segment between a collapsed position and an at least partially extended position, providing adjustable hanger width. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121042 | DEVICE FOR STABILIZING EAR-MOUNTED DEVICES - A stabilizing device includes a retainer, an earpiece coupled to a first end of the retainer, and a coupling member secured to a second end of the retainer. The retainer is configured for extending around the back of the head of a user. The earpiece is configured for looping around the ear of a user. The coupling member is configured for coupling to a plurality of different types of ear-mounted devices. The retainer may include first and second slidably adjustable pieces, first and second interlocking extenders, or a unitary piece. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121043 | ADJUSTABLE, DETACHABLE ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - An accessory attachment system having a platform body with a platform recess, an accessory mounting plate having a plurality of mounting plate projections extending therefrom and a plurality of mounting plate apertures formed therethrough, wherein at least some of the mounting plate projections correspond to at least some of the slots so that when the mounting plate projections are aligned with the corresponding slots, the accessory mounting plate can pass the locking ledge into the platform recess, at least one release lever that is pivotable between a locking position and an unlocking position, and a plurality of internal stops formed within the platform recess, wherein the accessory mounting plate can be secured within a portion of the platform recess such that the mounting plate projections are secured between the internal stops and the accessory plate engagement portion when the release lever is in the locking position. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121044 | Bicycle Mounted Aerodynamic Water Bottle, Spare Parts and Tools Storage Apparatus - A storage apparatus for a bicycle intended for placement between the down tube and seat tube of the frame of the bicycle. The storage apparatus has a driving wall, an opposing wall, and at least one side wall. The side wall extends perpendicularly from the driving wall and/or the opposing wall to a length that does not substantially exceed the frame tube diameter. The side wall resides between the driving wall and opposing wall when the apparatus is in the closed position. Items can thereby be stored between the driving wall and opposing wall of the apparatus and be conveniently accessed by the cyclist. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121045 | TRUCK TOOL BOX ORGANIZER - A tool organizer comprises a rectangular plate having a raised frame extending thereabout. A rectangular pad is sized to fit against the rectangular plate within the raised frame. The rectangular pad has a plurality of spaced apart matching tool cutouts therealong. A plurality of hook and loop fastener tabs are secured between the rectangular plate and the rectangular pad to maintain the rectangular pad to the rectangular plate. A plurality of double sided adhesive tape strips are provided with each placed through one tool cutout in the rectangular pad and against the rectangular plate to hold a tool thereto. A mechanism is for retaining in a removable manner each tool within the matching tool cutout in the rectangular pad. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121046 | SOFT-SIDED COLLAPSIBLE VEHICLE STORAGE ORGANIZER - There is provided a soft-sided, collapsible, vehicle organizer operative to create a collapsible storage space. The vehicle organizer includes a base and a pair of opposing primary walls coupled to the base. The vehicle organizer further includes a pair of opposing secondary walls coupled to the base. The vehicle organizer is foldable between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position, at least two opposing walls are generally parallel to the base. In the deployed position, the pair of primary walls and the pair of secondary walls are substantially upright. The vehicle organizer also includes at least two batten pockets operative to receive a batten to enhance wall rigidity. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121047 | SAFETY NAILING DEVICE - A safety nailing device of the present invention includes a main body, an actuator, a striking plate and a disengaging means. The main body defines a chamber therein, and an opening is defined on a bottom surface of the main body to communicate with the chamber. The actuator is disposed on the main body and has a controlling end. The striking plate is disposed in the chamber and is movable between a safety position, a starting position and a striking position. The striking plate has a protrusive end and a controlling groove. The protrusive end selectively protrudes out of the chamber from the opening, and the controlling groove is selectively engaged with the controlling end. The disengaging means is for moving the striking plate to the safety position to disengage the controlling end from the controlling groove, so that the travel of the actuator will not lift the striking plate. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121048 | AUTO HAMMER - An auto hammer having a housing, a grip portion and a striking device. The striking device includes a striking rod for striking a nail or other element using a straight reciprocating motion. The striking device has an associated clamping mechanism for clamping the nail or other element. The clamping mechanism has a driving portion, a first clamping portion, and a second clamping portion. The first and second clamping portions are moved between a closed position and an opened position. In the closed position, the element is held between the first and second clamping portions. A first slot and a second slot are arranged on the first and second clamping portions respectively. The driving portion is arranged in both the first and second slots and moves along the first and second slots. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121049 | SURGICAL CONSOLE AND HAND-HELD SURGICAL DEVICE - A surgical system and method includes a surgical instrument configured to wirelessly transmit identifying data specific to the surgical instrument and a console configured to receive the identifying data. The console is configured to register the surgical instrument based on the identifying data, establish a wireless two-way communication link between the surgical instrument and the console, receive at least one of operational data and commands from the surgical instrument, and provide operational feedback data to a user of the surgical instrument during an operation of the surgical instrument based on the at least one of operational data and commands. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121050 | SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH CAPTIVE ANVIL - A device for clamping tissue includes a first jaw having a distal portion for communicating with tissue and a proximal portion having a first wing and a second wing. The device also includes a second jaw having a distal portion for communicating with tissue and a proximal portion having a first slot and a second slot, the first slot disposed between a middle structure and a first lateral structure, the second slot disposed between the middle structure and a second lateral structure. The first jaw is rotatably coupleable to the second jaw with the first wing extending into the first slot and the second wing extending into the second slot. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121051 | SHAFT BASED ROTARY DRIVE SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument including a drive mechanism configured to advance a staple driver and/or cutting member at a first rate and retract the staple driver and/or cutting member at a different rate. In at least one embodiment, the rate at which the driver and cutting member is advanced and/or retracted is the distance that the driver and/or cutting member is translated per actuation of a trigger, for example. In various embodiments, the cutting member can be retracted at a faster rate as compared to the rate in which it is advanced. In such embodiments, the surgical instrument can, owing to the slower advancing rate, provide a greater torque or advancing force to the cutting member while, owing to the faster retracting rate, reduce the time required for the surgeon to retract the cutting member. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121052 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING RECORDING CAPABILITIES - A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument has an end effector and a trigger in communication with the end effector. The surgical instrument also has a first sensor and an externally accessible memory device in communication with the first sensor. The first sensor has an output that represents a first condition of either the trigger or the end effector. The memory device is configured to record the output of the first sensor. In various embodiments, memory device may include an output port and/or a removable storage medium. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121053 | Z-AXIS MOTION SYSTEM FOR A WIRE BONDING MACHINE - A coil assembly configured to provide motion of a bonding tool of a wire bonding machine along a substantially vertical axis is provided. The coil assembly includes a first coil portion having a first force constant, the first coil portion being configured to receive energy to provide a first motion of the bonding tool. The coil assembly also includes a second coil portion having a second force constant, the second coil portion being configured to receive energy to provide a second motion of the bonding tool, the second force constant being different from the first force constant. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121054 | SOLDER MATERIAL OVERFLOW PREVENTATIVE METAL PLATE MEMBER FIXATION DEVICE INSTALLATION METHOD - A solder material overflow preventive metal plate member fixation device installation method includes the step of preparing a barrel and inserting the barrel into a mounting through hole on a metal plate member to abut a bottom bonding surface of the barrel against a solder material at the metal plate member, the step of press-fitting a solder mask insert into the barrel to keep the solder mask insert in flush with the bottom edge of the barrel for stopping a solder material from flowing into the barrel, the step of bonding the barrel to the metal plate member through a soldering process, and the step of removing the solder mask insert from the barrel after the soldering process. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121055 | BONDING APPARATUS - There is provided a bonding apparatus for holding a semiconductor chip by using a bonding head and bonding the semiconductor chip onto a substrate. The bonding head includes: a holding part for holding the semiconductor chip; gas exhausting means for surrounding the holding part and exhausting gas toward the holding part; and an elevator means for lifting down/up the gas exhausting means to a lift-down state, in which at least a portion of the gas exhausting means protrudes downward from the bottom face of the holding part, and a lift-up state, in which any portion of the gas exhausting means does not protrude downward from the bottom face of the holding part. When the bonding apparatus holds and conveys the semiconductor chip by using the bonding head, the bonding apparatus brings the gas exhausting means to the lift-down state and exhausts the gas toward the semiconductor chip. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121056 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING ALLOYS FOR THERMAL SPRAY, WELD OVERLAY, THERMAL SPRAY POST PROCESSING APPLICATIONS, AND CASTINGS - Disclosed herein are iron-based alloys having a microstructure comprising a fine-grained ferritic matrix and having a 60+ Rockwell C surface, wherein the ferritic matrix comprises <10 μm Nb and W carbide precipitates. Also disclosed are methods of welding comprising forming a crack free hardbanding weld overlay coating with such an iron-based alloy. Also disclosed are methods of designing an alloy capable of forming a crack free hardbanding weld overlay, the methods comprising the steps of determining an amorphous forming epicenter composition, determining a variant composition having a predetermined change in constituent elements from the amorphous forming epicenter composition, and forming and analyzing an alloy having the variant composition. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121057 | BONDING APPARATUS AND BONDING METHOD - The present invention is a bonding apparatus which bonds a first object to be bonded and a second object to be bonded by bringing a bonding member into contact with an upper surface of the second object to be bonded placed on an upper surface of the first object to be bonded and ultrasonically vibrating the second object to be bonded by the bonding member, and the bonding member includes: a contact portion brought into contact with the second object to be bonded; and a holding portion holding the second object to bonded. With this structure, it is possible to prevent the object to bonded from sliding sideways to thereby properly bond the objects to be bonded to each other, even with a low pressing force. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121058 | MICROWAVE PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COOLING JACKET - A microwave plasma processing apparatus has a microwave antenna in which a wavelength-shortening plate and a cooling portion of a cooling jacket are arranged adjacent to each other | 2011-05-26 |
20110121059 | ELECTRICAL BOND CONNECTION SYSTEM - An electrical bond connection system between a first electrical contact surface and a second electrical contact surface having at least one first electrical conductor, which is bonded to at least one of the contact surfaces via at least one first bond connection. At least one additional second electrical conductor ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121060 | FOLDABLE CONTAINER WITH GUSSET FOLDS - Container folded up from a flat sheet ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121061 | CARTON, CARTON BLANK AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREFOR - A carton, blank and method for packaging articles the carton comprising a plurality of main panels ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121062 | Foldable boxes - A foldable box that includes a bottom panel, four sides panels and connectors with each connectors having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the connector is foldably connected to a side panel and the second connector is adhered to another side panel, these panels being adjacent to each other. The above connector placement allows a user to transform a box from an unfolded first position to a folded second position in one easy step. The box is then secured in this position by means of a holding member, such as, an adhesive, Velcro or a folding member. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121063 | ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR USAGE AS AN INTEGRATED BIDIRECTIONAL MAILPIECE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING INTEGRATED BIDIRECTIONAL MAILPIECES - The present teachings relate to techniques and equipment to prepare articles of manufacture that can be used in a document processing system, such as a wrapping document processing system, that individually wraps each form in a manner that produces a mailpiece. The manufactured mailpiece is an integrated bidirectional mailpiece having outgoing and return envelope functionality. In the outgoing format, the integrated mailpiece may optionally contain advertisements, coupons, inserted documents, statements or payment coupons. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121064 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MANUFACTURE AN INTEGRATED RETURN MAILPIECE ON WRAPPING DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM - The present teachings relate to methods and systems for preparing an integrated mailpiece using a document processing system such as a wrapping document processing system. The manufactured mailpiece is an integrated bidirectional mailpiece having outgoing and return envelope functionality. In the outgoing format, the integrated mailpiece may optionally contain advertisements, coupons, inserted documents, statements or payment coupons. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121065 | Radio-frequency reconfigurations of microelctronic systems in commercial packages - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for determining if a system is compatible with an up-binning or down-binning to a hardware resource of the system through RFID tag communication, receiving instructions from a remote server to upgrade the hardware resource if the system is compatible, and programming the hardware resource based on the instructions. In one such embodiment, the hardware resource may be programmed by use of programmable fuses to enable circuitry of the hardware resource. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121066 | DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION USING HIERARCHICAL BARCODE STAMPS TO DETECT ALTERATIONS OF BARCODE - A method of generating a self-authenticating printed document and authenticating the printed document. The back side of the printed document contains 2d barcode which encode extracted features of the document content. The features are hashed into a hash code, converted to a barcode stamp element, and transformed into a hierarchical barcode stamp by repeating the stamp element. The hierarchical barcode stamp is printed as a gray background pattern on the front side of the same sheet of printed document. To authenticate the printed document, the barcodes on the back side are read to extract the document features. The features are hashed into a hash code and compared to the hash code extracted from the hierarchical barcode stamp on the front side of the document to detect any alterations of the back side barcodes. Further, the document features extracted from the front and back sides of the document are compared. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121067 | IMAGING DEVICE OPERATIVE FOR IMAGE PROCESSING - The invention relates to an imaging device of the type having an imaging assembly including a two dimensional image sensor. In one embodiment an imaging device can be used to obtain an area image representation. In one embodiment, the image representation can be processed. The processing of the image representation can include recognition of an indicia represented in the image representation. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121068 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING POSITION AND ROTATIONAL ORIENTATION OF AN OBJECT - A method and apparatus for determining position and rotational orientation of an object within a predetermined area is disclosed. Position markers, encoded with their identity, are viewed with a camera, images are captured and processed, and the position and rotational orientation of the object are calculated. Three embodiments are disclosed; the first having a camera mounted on the movable object while position markers bearing linear bar codes are fixed in location, the second having a camera mounted on the movable object while position markers bearing two-dimensional bar codes are fixed in location, and the third having a position marker of either type affixed to the object while the camera is fixed in location. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121069 | Barcodes with Graphical Elements - Barcodes are provided that convey images to help consumers and/or to help identify information about the origin of an article. The images conveyed by the barcodes may be associated with a merchant, a department, an event, a season, a theme or a product, for example. The barcodes may be placed on any number of articles including purchaser receipts, gift receipts, marketing receipt coupons, paper coupons, electronic coupons, rewards cards, gift cards, registry printouts, and products/packaging, for example. Under some embodiments, the barcodes help consumers to associate articles with a particular merchant or department. Under other embodiments, the barcodes help consumers to distinguish purchaser receipts from gift receipts. In some embodiments, the barcodes are generated dynamically by altering font-based barcodes to convey the image. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121070 | Card activated cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method - An automated banking machine system operates to cause financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records. The system is operative to read a financial card bearing account indicia with a card reader. A user is enabled to perform at least one banking operation responsive to account indicia read from the card. Such banking operations may include dispensing cash and accessing financial accounts. While a user operates the system to dispense cash or perform other banking operations, the system may further permit at least one portable wireless device to wirelessly access the system to conduct transactions. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121071 | IDENTIFICATION CARD - A secure identification card and method for authenticating a holder of an identification card is presented. The method stores personal information in the identification card that is personal to an owner of the card. When a holder of the card presents the card, the method allows the personal information that identifies the owner of the card to be extracted from the authorization card at an authorized establishment. The method then allows the authorized establishment to graphically display the personal information at the authorized establishment. This allows a person at the authorized establishment to verify, based on the graphical display of the personal information, that the holder of the card is the owner. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121072 | AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM WITH A CARD AND A READER - An authorization system ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121073 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTICALLY READING INFORMATION - The present invention relates to a novel type of information carrier, on which information is stored in the form of diffraction structures. The information carrier according to the invention can be read by being drawn manually through a reading device. The present invention also relates to a device with which an information carrier according to the invention can be read. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121074 | METHOD FOR REPAYMENT OF ELEVATOR INVESTMENT COSTS - The invention relates to a method for repayment of the investment costs of an elevator on the basis of personal identification of the passenger, by providing the aforesaid passenger with a card comprising the personal data of the aforesaid passenger, on the basis of which card a remote reader installed in connection with the elevator identifies the passenger. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121075 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUGMENTING OPTICAL BARCODE SCANNER WITH RFID READER - An apparatus and method for augmenting an optical barcode scanner. The apparatus comprises an accessory module that includes an RFID reader, a body part attachable to the optical barcode scanner, and an interface connector for forming a communication link between the RFID reader and the optical barcode scanner when the interface connector is connected with the expansion port of the optical barcode scanner. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121076 | IMAGE SENSOR BASED OPTICAL READER - An apparatus for use in optical reading can comprise an image sensor and a circuit board, and can further comprise a support assembly. An apparatus for use in optical reading can also comprise a light source and imaging optics. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121077 | INCREASING IMAGING QUALITY OF A BAR CODE READER - The exemplary system requires a 2D barcode be located on an object, a portion of which is to be captured in an image. The module size of the 2D barcode is chosen to match the smallest feature to be preserved on the output image. While the target is moving with respect to the imager the 2D bar code is also moving and the resulting image is degraded. The imager will properly decode the 2D barcode only if the bar code is stationary (or moving very slowly) and hence will provide an acceptable image in the region of the 2D bar code. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121078 | CARD READER - In a card reader having a card pulling-preventing function, provided is a card reader that can achieve energy savings. More specifically, a card reader | 2011-05-26 |
20110121079 | Electromagnetic Radiation Decoupler - An electromagnetic radiation decoupler for decoupling radiation in the wavelength range λ | 2011-05-26 |
20110121080 | WIRELESS TAG - A wireless tag includes: a wireless communication circuit that includes first and second terminals coupled to a loop antenna and performs wireless communication using the loop antenna; a first conductor that forms a first curved surface and includes a third terminal disposed at a first end of the first curved surface and coupled to the first terminal, and includes a first area including a second end of the first curved surface; and a second conductor that forms a second curved surface, includes a fourth terminal disposed at a third end of the second curved surface and coupled to the second terminal, and includes a second area including a fourth end of the second curved surface, the second area being parallel to the first area and overlapping with the first area, the first and second curved surfaces forming the loop antenna. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121081 | FINANCIAL CARD HAVING INTEGRATED BALANCE CALCULATION - An electronically operated card such as a debit or credit card, having internal data handling capabilities. The card may include in addition to a conventional magnetic strip, a data processor, a display, an on-off switch which may be a biometric switch, a power supply which may comprise a capacitor with or without a photovoltaic cell, and data busses enabling communication with external devices. The card may be used in combination with an external docking station which may be communicably connected to personal computers and to communications devices such as cellular telephones. The data processor may have programming enabling the card to perform functions which may be conventionally performed at card swiping terminals, automatic teller machines, and the like, such as balance reporting, funds transfers, purchase authorizations, displaying notices from such terminals and machines, and the like. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121082 | WRISTBAND WITH ELASTIC PORTION AND INELASTIC PORTION CONTAINING A RFID INLAY - A radio frequency identification (RFID) device includes: a first substantially inelastic portion ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121083 | DEVICE HAVING AN RFID TRANSPONDER IN AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE OBJECT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID DEVICE - The invention concerns an RFID transponder device with at least one substrate and at least one RFID chip, with at least one electrically conductive first surface element, which is at a distance from the substrate and connected electrically to the substrate and/or the RFID chip by means of at least one electrically conductive first connecting element. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121084 | Microcircuit Card Body Forming a Medium for Two Electronic Labels - First and second electronic labels, the labels having respective first and second near-field electronic communications means suitable for being activated by applying a magnetic field. The first and second labels further comprise respective first and second magnetic shielding means placed respectively between a first face of the body and the first communications means and between a second face of the body and the second communications means in such a manner that applying the magnetic field to one of the faces of the body activates only one of the first and second communications means. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121085 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT AND IC TAG - The present invention provides an electronic circuit which comprises a circuit line and a terminal portion connected to the circuit line, wherein the terminal portion has a folding endurance structure at a junction where the terminal portion is connected to the circuit line and the folding endurance structure of the terminal portion has a plane width gradually-increasing portion, in which the width of the terminal portion in plane view increases continuously or intermittently as the folding endurance structure of the terminal portion becomes away from the junction where the terminal portion is connected to the circuit line. The electronic circuit and an IC tag incorporating the electronic circuit of the present invention are excellent in folding endurance property, and can have an electronic circuit which is hard to break even if the electronic circuit is folded. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121086 | PAPER SHEET HUMIDIFYING DEVICE, PAPER SHEET POST-PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A paper sheet humidifying device including a humidifying roller to convey a paper sheet and apply water to the paper sheet; a water supply roller to supply water to the humidifying roller; a water supply plate to contain the water for dipping the water supply roller, and to eject excessive water by overflowing; a water feeding section to feed the water to the water supply plate; a drain tank to receive the water ejected from the water supply plate, the drain tank comprising a drain outlet to eject the received water; a water level sensor to output a signal when a water level in the drain tank reaches a prescribed level; and a controller to execute a control to prevent overflowing of the water from the drain tank based on the signal from the water level sensor. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121087 | UNDER-FLOOR TROUGH WITH HEATING ELEMENT - An under-floor trough is provided for use with a raised-floor system. The under-floor trough includes an air-delivery assembly, one or more plurality of dampers, a support system, and a heating element. A control unit, removable from above the raised-floor system, and a baffle are disposed within the air-delivery assembly. The dampers include vanes that are actuated between open and closed positions according to a time modulated duty cycle to control the flow of conditioned air to a room. The support system provides a plurality of legs disposed between the bottom of the air-delivery assembly and a sub-floor. A bracket is mounted to a wall and the under-floor trough is supported thereby. The heating element is disposed within the air-delivery assembly. Conditioned air is provided to a room at high flow rates for short durations based on the duty cycle, thereby increasing the uniformity of cooling provided to the room. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121088 | Wheel Guard Device - The first object of the present invention is to provide a derailment prevention guard which can be easily shunted outside the range of the ballast tamping work, the rail grinding work and the rail maintenance work, and has no problem on safety. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121089 | Guard Rail Apparatus for Guiding Derailed Wheels - The first object of the present invention is to provide a derailment prevention guard which can be easily shunted outside the range of the ballast tamping work, the rail grinding work and the rail maintenance work, and has no problem on safety. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121090 | Polygonal Wheel with Radial Projections - Embodiments of the present invention provide a wheel for an agricultural irrigation system that permits movement of the irrigation system through muddy, slippery fields without leaving significant wheel ruts in the field and without requiring regular tire maintenance. In a first aspect, the present invention provides a regular polygonal wheel for use in an agricultural irrigation system. The wheel can include a central hub defining a central bore that is configured to mate with a wheel stud of the agricultural irrigation system. The wheel can include an outer circumferential portion that is configured to contact a surface on which the wheel is rolling. The circumferential portion can include a plurality of flat rectangular plates connected together to form a regular polygon. Each plate can have inner and outer opposed major surfaces, along with first and second opposed edges and third and fourth opposed edges. Each plate can be oriented such that its inner and outer major surfaces are perpendicular to the wheel's radius. Each plate can have its first edge connected to the second edge of another of the plurality of plates to form an interior angle. Each plate can have the first edge of yet another of the plurality of plates connected to its second edge to form the interior angle. The interior angle multiplied by the number of plates equals 360 degrees. The wheel can include a plurality of spokes connecting the central hub and the outer circumferential portion. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121091 | LEAD SCREW LOCKING DEVICE - A cartridge for an electrohydrodynamic spraying device and a spraying device incorporating the cartridge, where the cartridge includes a locking mechanism. The cartridge is disposable, and can contain therapeutic or other fluid products. The fluid is delivered from the cartridge by a shaft-mounted piston, while the locking mechanism can be selectively engaged with the shaft such that in the engaged position, the locking mechanism prevents the piston from advancing by inhibiting movement of the shaft. When the locking mechanism is disengaged from the shaft, the shaft and piston are free to move, such as in response to a power source in the spraying device. The selective engagement between the locking mechanism and the shaft during periods of inoperability of the spray device prevents the buildup of fluid pressure in the cartridge that otherwise could blurt out upon subsequent operation. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121092 | SMOKE GENERATING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - An entertainment system ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121093 | Apparatus And Methods For Making Analyte Particles - A device for making particulate analyte molecules comprising a nebulizer producing a plume of liquid droplets, a vessel having a chamber to receive the plume in which the chamber has a nebulization section, a desolvation section. The nebulization section is cooled to form a condensed waste from a portion of said plume. The desolvation section is heated to form solvent gas molecules and particulate analyte molecules. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121094 | Thermochromic Drinking Straw - The present invention | 2011-05-26 |
20110121095 | FLUID FEED SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - A fluid spray dispenser ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110121096 | PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE, PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS - A piezoelectric device, including the following on a substrate in the order listed below: a lower electrode, a piezoelectric film which contains a Pb containing perovskite oxide represented by a general expression (P) below, and an upper electrode, in which the piezoelectric film has a layer of pyrochlore oxide on the surface facing the lower electrode, and the average layer thickness of the pyrochlore oxide layer is not greater than 20 nm. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121097 | SPRINKLER WITH VARIABLE ARC AND FLOW RATE AND METHOD - A variable arc sprinkler head or nozzle may be set to numerous positions to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler head includes an arc adjustment valve having two portions that helically engage each other to define an opening that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate length. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve. The sprinkler head may include a lock-out feature to prevent adjustment. A method of irrigation is also provided involving moving the deflector between an arc adjustment position and an operational, irrigation position. The sprinkler head may also include a flow rate adjustment valve that may be adjusted by actuation of an outer wall of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121098 | DUAL TURBINE SHOWERHEAD - A dual turbine showerhead provides multiple spray modes emanating from the head. The showerhead includes an inlet orifice, a backplate, a first turbine located side-by-side with a second turbine, a faceplate forming a first orifice group and a second orifice group, a first fluid channel in fluid communication with the first and second turbines and the first orifice group, and a second fluid channel in fluid communication with the second orifice group. In another embodiment, the showerhead includes first and a second turbines located side-by-side and a valve body that channels a fluid to the first turbine and the second turbine. In another embodiment, the showerhead includes a first and a second turbine located side-by-side along a centerline of the showerhead, a corresponding outlet region is arranged along the centerline and additional outlet regions are laterally spaced therefrom. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121099 | SPRAYING DEVICE - A rotary spray device includes a seat body having an entrance and a spray head bodyin which a fluid passage is provided. The rotary spray device further includes at least one impeller. The entrance communicates with the fluid passage by a fluid chamber. The impeller is located within the fluid chamber and is rotated with the spray head body. The spray head body is rotatably connected with the seat body. Preferably, the spray head body has eccentric spray nozzles, and the minimal distance is not zero between the center lines of the eccentric spray nozzles and the rotation center line of the spray head body, and the center lines do not parallel the rotation center line. The rotation center line of spray head body is an axis about which the spray head body rotates relative to the seat body. The spray device according to the present invention rotates the spray head body by the drive of the fluid energy, to perform a pressure pray, and may also spray leak liquid through the rotation clearance. It has a simple, compact structure, and may achieve a good effect. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121100 | Cover For Protecting A Fusible Linkage In A Sprinkler Head - A combination of a cover and a sprinkler head. The sprinkler head includes a fusible linkage mounted within a frame and having a protruding portion. The cover includes a first member adjacent to the protruding portion of the fusible linkage. The first member has a first connecting end and a first fastening end opposite the first connecting end. A second member is opposite to the first member and has a second connecting end and a second fastening end opposite the second connecting end. The first and second connecting ends are coupled to each other. A first projection and a second projection extend from the first member toward the second member and are in spaced relation to each other for receiving the protruding portion of the fusible linkage. | 2011-05-26 |
20110121101 | Personal Cooling Device for a Motorcycle Rider - The present invention is a personal cooling device for use during the operation of a motorcycle to provide a mist of water to keep a rider or passenger cool during hot weather. The device in a first embodiment consists of a water reservoir connected to an electric motor driven by the bikes electrical system to push water through tubing toward and out nozzles mounted on the motorcycle's handle bars. | 2011-05-26 |