| 24th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights (06-11-09/06-11-09_9) part 9 |
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| 20090145673 | Torque Control for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Speed Control Operation - A hybrid propulsion system for a vehicle. The system including, a transmission device for transmitting torque to a first at least one drive wheel, a first electric energy conversion device coupled to an input of the transmission device, a second electric energy conversion device for transmitting torque to a second at least one drive wheel, and a control system, during a vehicle speed control operation where a speed of the vehicle is maintained at a desired speed, in response to acceleration resulting in vehicle speed beyond the desired speed, the acceleration not caused by vehicle operator input, the control system varying torque output of at least one of the first electric energy conversion device and the second electric energy conversion device to provide brake torque to at least one of the first at least one drive wheel and the second at least one drive wheel to decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, selection of said one of the first and second electric energy conversion device based on an operating condition. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145674 | Hybrid electric vehicle - A highly energy efficient automobile that provides payload, safety and performance capacities similar to a comparable vehicle of a given vehicle class. The current invention is ideal for short to medium range urban and suburban driving. The current invention incorporates components in a unique and novel way, in which these components combine to form a system that produces an automobile that reduces overall air pollution while encouraging the commercialization of alternative energy sources. The current invention features an lightweight, low rolling resistance, digitally controlled and direct-drive electric propulsion system. A lightweight spaceframe with a suspension system provides a structure for mounting a low-aerodynamic-drag body system and other components. An intelligent power and thermal management system coupled with a removable auxiliary power module supplies the electrical energy required. While the preferred embodiment is substantially a passenger vehicle, the current invention may be scaled to other land vehicles. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145675 | Power Supply System and Vehicle Including the Same - A hysteresis characteristic unit switches between outputs of selection instructions (SEL | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145676 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A battery unit mounted in an electric vehicle is provided with a battery case and a plurality of battery modules. The battery case includes a tray member on the lower side and a cover member on the upper side. The tray member is fixed to side members by a beam member extending in a width direction of a vehicle body. Each battery module is composed of a plurality of cells. Among all the cells contained in the battery case, at least those cells on the outer peripheral side which are located near a flank of the vehicle body are located on the tray member so that a lamination direction of cell elements is coincident with the width direction of the vehicle body. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145677 | PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE HAVING A PIVOTING SUSPENSION WITH A TORQUE ACTIVATED RELEASE MECHANISM - A personal mobility vehicle includes a power-driven base unit that supports a suspension system. The suspension system includes a front suspension arm that supports a front caster wheel and includes a suspension stop. A drive unit is pivotally supported on the base unit by a torque arm. The torque arm selectively disengages the suspension stop to allow movement of the front caster wheel in response to the terrain traversed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145678 | Fuel cell vehicle - A movable body includes a fuel cell, a fuel supply means which supplies fuel containing hydrogen to the fuel cell, a limit means which limits the amount of the supplied fuel, a body which includes a space in which an occupant is housed, a conversion means which converts the supplied electric power from the fuel cell to driving force for driving the body, a control portion which controls the operation of the conversion means, and an operating member. The operating member is disposed at a position where the operating member can be operated by the occupant housed in the body, and provides an instruction to execute a control that limits the amount of the supplied fuel using the limit means, without stopping the operation of the control portion. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145679 | Method for controlling the operation of a generator in a vehicle power train, and a vehicle power train - A method for controlling the operation of a generator connected to an electrical energy storage unit in a vehicle power train. An engine is connected to a drive shaft of the vehicle through a transmission and with an interrupting device with which the transmission of torque from the engine to the drive shaft is interruptible. When the transmission of torque between the engine and the drive shaft is interrupted the generator is driven from the drive shaft. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145680 | ROLL BAR EXHAUST SYSTEM - A roll bar exhaust system [ | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145681 | Actuator - The invention provides an actuator A configured as an actuator in which a piston | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145682 | PROPULSION DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE - A propulsion drive system is provided for a utility vehicle having an internal combustion engine, a hydraulic pump connected, so as to be driven by the internal combustion engine wherein the fluid displacement of the hydraulic pump can be varied by a first actuator. A hydraulic motor is connected by a line conducting hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic pump wherein the fluid displacement of the hydraulic motor can be varied by a second actuator and is connected so as to drive at least one propulsion device in engagement with the ground. A control arrangement is connected with a speed input arrangement. The control arrangement is operated so as to control the first actuator and the second actuator in such a way that the overall efficiency of the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor is at a maximum. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145683 | Adjusting and Maintaining Bearing Preload in an Axle Assembly - An axle differential mechanism includes a carrier, a bearing supporting the carrier in rotation about an axis, a bearing adjuster including a adjuster sleeve held against rotation and axial displacement, and an adjuster nut formed with first teeth, and engaged by screw threads with the adjuster sleeve such that rotation of the adjuster nut about the axis causes the adjuster nut to contact the bearing and produce a preload force on the bearing between the adjuster nut and the carrier, and a locking device secured against displacement for engaging the adjuster nut, said engagement preventing rotation of the adjuster nut relative to the bearing and maintaining the preload on the bearing. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145684 | Safety apparatus for rear steerable vehicle wheels - A steering apparatus ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145685 | Stethoscope cover and dispenser therefor - A protective cover for a stethoscope head and an apparatus for quickly and easily interconnecting the protective cover with the stethoscope head. The apparatus includes a cover-positioning device that positions the protective cover so that it can be quickly and easily interconnected with the stethoscope head. The cover positioning device includes a base having a planar portion and an upstanding rim connected to the planar portion, the upstanding rim defining an opening for receiving the stethoscope head therethrough. Following examination of the patient using the stethoscope with the protective head covering, the protective covering can be quickly and easily removed from the stethoscope head and suitably disposed of so as to prevent skin bacteria and like contaminants that may have contaminated the protective cover during patient examination, from undesirably being transmitted to the next patient. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145686 | PRESSURE WAVE GENERATOR AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - A pressure wave generator is provided, which has excellent output stability over time. This pressure wave generator comprises a substrate, a heat generating layer, and a heat insulating layer formed between the substrate and the heat generating layer. A pressure wave is generated in a surrounding medium (air) by a change in temperature of the heat generating layer, which is caused upon energization of the heat generating layer. The heat insulating layer comprises a porous layer and a barrier layer formed between the porous layer and the heat generating layer to prevent diffusion of reactive substances such as oxygen and moisture in the air and impurities into the porous layer. By the formation of the barrier layer, it is possible to prevent a reduction in output of the pressure wave generator caused by a change over time of the porous layer. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145687 | Motorcycle exhaust muffler - The exhaust muffler includes a flat box-shaped body that underlies substantially the width of the motorcycle engine and frame. The rear end of the muffler body has exhaust vents that vent the exhaust downward or laterally from the motorcycle forward of the rear wheel. An inlet neck extending from the front end of the muffle body allows convenient and direct connection of the exhaust pipes from the motor to the muffler body without numerous or complicated bends in the exhaust pipers. The low profile of the muffle body allows the exhaust muffler to be mounted beneath the motorcycle frame without significantly effecting ground clearance. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145688 | ACOUSTIC ATTENUATION DEVICE - An acoustic attenuation device including an elongated hollow body having an open upstream end taking the form of a head for coupling to a compressed air outlet, and a closed downstream end, the hollow body having a sidewall with a plurality of air exhaust openings arranged in the downstream part, where the hollow body contains at least one upstream buffer lining forming a longitudinal filter and at least one downstream filtering lining forming a sheath. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145689 | MUFFLER OF VEHICLE AND EXHAUST APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A muffler includes a case divided into three chambers by two baffles. The first chamber is closest to, and the third chamber is farthest from, the exhaust pipe. An inlet pipe has a first end connected to the exhaust pipe, and a second end in fluid communication with the third chamber. An outlet pipe expels exhaust and water from the first chamber to the exterior. A connecting pipe provides fluid communication between the first and third chambers. The second end of the inlet pipe is above the bottom interior surface of the outlet pipe. The inlet pipe may have holes in the second chamber, above the bottom interior surface of the outlet pipe. The connecting pipe may have holes in the second chamber. The baffles may have holes for the water to flow from the second and third chambers to the first chamber. Also, an exhaust apparatus utilizing the muffler. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145690 | High-Rise Aerial Apparatus and Vehicle Equipped Therewith - High-rise aerial apparatus mounted on a vehicle in which off-level correction is required comprises an elongate member particularly an extendable ladder or an optionally telescopic boom extending principally along one axis and able to be equipped with an aerial cage, platform or any type of similar supporting structure. The elongate member is mounted on a base, with an intermediate part interposed between the elongate member and the base, the elongate member being mounted on the intermediate part that pivots about a second axis for off-level correction of the elongate member, the intermediate part being pivotally mounted on the base via a third axis providing for elevation of a free end of the elongate member with respect to the base. Two rams for elevating and lowering the elongate member are pivotally mounted on the base and are each controlled by a controller, and can simultaneously apply off-level correction while elevating the elongate member through suitable control of the rams. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145691 | ROOF JACK APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An apparatus and method for repairing or installing roof coverings that comprises a support strap that is configured to be spaced away from the roof to allow install of the roofing materials. The support strap has an attachment member for securing said support strap to said roof on a first end. The support strap has a platform mount configured to receive a horizontal support member at a second end. A contact member rests against a finished portion of said roof beneath the second end of said support strap to support the weight of workers without damaging previously finished work. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145692 | Novel rear deck service ladder for combines - A rear deck service ladder for combine harvesters having rear M.O.G. discharge ports, said ladders being retractable and extendible without interfering with the discharge port. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145693 | Ladder support bracket - A ladder support bracket comprises a first clamp for clamping to an immovable structure connected to a second clamp for clamping to the ladder stile, the first clamp having a fixed and moveable jaw moving on a hinge shaft, and the second clamp comprising a clamping pad mounted on the hinge shaft distally from the first clamp for frictional engagement with the ladder stile upon rotation of the pad. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145694 | Lubrication Delivery System for Linear Bearings - A lubrication delivery system for a rolling facility having a plurality of roll stands. A centralized lubrication source is arranged to supply lubrication to a plurality of liners within the roll stands during a rolling campaign. The lubrication source can supply one or more lubricants via controlled conduits in fluid communication with the liners. Liners are provided with a plurality of conduits for directing pressurized lubricant from the centralized lubricant source so as to minimize lubricant loss. A plurality of different lubricants may be provided at a centralized source with a controller or other device directing a flow of pressurized lubricant to the plurality of roll stands during the campaign. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145695 | OIL PAN STRUCTURE - An oil pan structure is provided that can prevent overheating when the temperature of oil is high, and can rapidly raise the temperature when the temperature of the oil is low. The oil pan structure includes: an oil pan main body; a partitioning wall that partitions the inside of the oil pan main body into a first area and a second area; a plate-shaped baffle plate that is provided at an upper portion of the oil pan main body and inclines downward from the first area toward the second area. The oil pan structure further includes: an oil retaining portion at a lower portion of the second area and an oil cooling portion at a lower portion of the first area, at the bottom wall of the oil pan main body; an upper communication opening that communicates an upper surface side and a lower surface side thereof in the baffle plate; a lower communication opening at a lower end side of the partitioning wall that communicates the first area and the second area as well as causes oil that has fallen into the first area after passing through the upper communication opening to flow into the second area via the oil cooling portion. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145696 | Three-Wheeled Vehicle, in Particular Industrial Truck Comprising A Stabilizing Device - The present invention relates to a three-wheeled vehicle ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145697 | FORKLIFT TRUCKS - A forklift truck ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145698 | ELEVATOR DEVICE - In an elevator apparatus, a brake device for braking the running of a car is controlled by a brake control device. The brake control device monitors a speed of the car and a degree of deceleration of the car at a time of emergency braking of the car. When the degree of deceleration of the car reaches a preset target deceleration, the brake control device generates a target speed pattern for decelerating the car from a speed of the car at that time. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145699 | BRAKING DEVICE FOR A ROBOT DRIVE AND METHOD OF DETECTING A BRAKING STATE - Method of detecting a braking state of a braking device of a robot drive, having a frame device which, if required, applies braking forces to a rotating component of the robot drive by means of a first movable frame element. As a result, the braking device is shifted into at least two operating states, in particular a closed state or an open state. In the process, during the transition of the braking device from one state into the other, at least one measuring signal is recorded and a braking state is determined by comparing the at least one measuring signal with reference values established beforehand. The invention also relates to a braking device on which the above method can be carried out | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145700 | FAST BRAKING DEVICE FOR GRINDING MACHINE - A fast braking device for a grinding machine installed in a grinding machine with a spindle comprises: an electromagnet element closely neighbors an inner braking disc; the electromagnet element and the inner braking disc are jointly fixed on the grinding machine. An outer braking disc is separated from the electromagnet element by a lining plate and axially slidably installed on the electromagnet element. Elastic elements are arranged in between the inner braking disc and the outer braking disc. The lining plate rotates synchronously with the spindle. When the user intends to stop the operation of the grinding machine, the electromagnet element provides magnetic force to make the inner and the outer braking discs clamp the lining plate to fast brake the spindle of the grinding machine. Then, the elastic elements separate the outer braking disc from the inner braking disc, and the spindle of the grinding machine can rotate again. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145701 | Device for Controlling the Piston Roll-Back - A device for controlling the piston roll-back including a piston comprising a piston body ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145702 | Brake pad for a vehicle disc brake assembly - An improved structure for a brake pad adapted for use in a disc brake assembly. The brake pad includes a backing plate and a friction pad. The friction pad includes a lengthwise axis of symmetry. The brake pad is adapted to align a friction pad area centroid relative to a piston applied pressure centroid to reduce friction pad tangential taper wear. The force centroid axis and the area centroid axis further define an offset such that the offset diminishes during a braking event. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145703 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF A BRAKE LINING AND BRAKE LINING IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR-VEHICLE DISK BRAKE - A friction lining ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145704 | BRAKE DISK LOCK - The invention relates to a brake disk lock having an actuable housing shell, a support section, an engagement hoop and a securing section, with the support section and the engagement hoop bounding a receiving gap for the receiving of a brake disk, with the housing shell being arranged on the same side as the support section with respect to the receiving gap and being movably supported at the support section and with the housing shell, the support section and the securing section cooperating with one another such that the housing shell is movable from a release position into a securing position by a movement of the housing shell relative to the support section in the direction of the receiving gap in order to close the receiving gap by means of the securing section. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145705 | BRAKE DISK LOCK - The invention relates to a brake disk lock having a receiving gap for the receiving of a brake disk, comprising: a securing section for the closing of the receiving gap, an alarm device for the output of an alarm signal, a movable brake disk recognition device, a pressure switch having a contact element which is movable against the spring force of a first spring means by the brake disk recognition device to activate the alarm device, and an actuation section which is movable out of a release position into a securing position to close the receiving gap by means of the securing section. A second spring means is provided via which the actuation section is prestressed into the release position, with the switch body being coupled to the actuation section via the second spring means, and with the two spring means being matched to one another such that, on the movement of the actuation section into the securing position and on the presence of a brake disk in the receiving gap, the pressure switch is actuated against the spring force of the first spring means and a remaining relative movement between the brake disk recognition device and the actuation section is compensated by the second spring means. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145706 | ARRANGEMENT FOR TELESCOPIC FORK LEG WITH PARALLEL DAMPING - A device for telescopic fork legs, preferably for a motorcycle or bicycle. The device is a compact removable unit that comprises parallel medium flow passages that run between upper and lower sides of the piston. This unit that is simple to adapt to different front fork dimensions and to use as a kit for providing an existing front fork with parallel damping. Parallel damping achieves simple adaptation of the damping characteristics to different types of terrain. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145707 | PISTON-CYLINDER UNIT WITH PISTON ROD PROTECTOR - Piston-cylinder unit includes a piston rod guided with freedom of axial movement in a cylinder, where at least part of the piston rod is enclosed by a piston rod protector, which is designed with at least limited axial elasticity. At least one retaining surface of the piston rod protector enters into a positive connection with at least one stop surface on the cylinder side, and an auxiliary assembly bevel allows the piston rod protector to buckle over a certain stroke range of the piston rod during the installation of the protector, so that the retaining surface snap-locks onto the stop surface on the cylinder side. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145708 | SHOCK ABSORBER - Disclosed herein is a shock absorber for damping vibration transmitted to a vehicle according to a road state. The shock absorber includes a cylinder and a piston valve disposed within the cylinder and connected to a piston rod to divide the cylinder into a first chamber and a second chamber. The piston rod includes a hollow chamber formed within the piston rod, first and second orifices formed in upper and lower ends of the hollow chamber and connected to the first and second chambers, respectively, a floating piston disposed within the hollow chamber to move up and down and to divide the hollow chamber into upper and lower chambers, and a moving mechanism formed in the hollow chamber to move an operating fluid to upper and lower portions of the floating piston. The shock absorber can change a damping force according to a displacement of the piston rod, thereby improving driving comfort and stability of the vehicle. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145709 | SHOCK ABSORBER - Disclosed herein is a shock absorber for damping vibration transmitted to a vehicle according to a road state. The shock absorber includes a cylinder and a piston valve disposed within the cylinder and connected to a piston rod to divide the cylinder into a first chamber and a second chamber. The shock absorber further includes a hollow chamber formed within the piston rod, a floating piston disposed within the hollow chamber to move up and down and to divide the hollow chamber into upper and lower chambers, first and second orifices formed in upper and lower ends of the hollow chamber and connected to the first and second chambers, respectively, and a resistance changing mechanism configured to cooperate with the floating piston and change a fluid resistance with respect to the floating piston where the resistance changing mechanism cooperates therewith. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145710 | LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURED SUITCASE - This invention relates to a suitcase provided with two mouldings ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145711 | Soft storage bags with rigidifying wall panels - A soft storage bag includes a bottom, end and side walls made of generally soft panels and a top or upper end that can be selectively closed or opened to respectively close the bag or provide access to the interior of the bag and any contents placed into the bag. At least one rigidifying panel is positioned proximate to at least one of the panels. Securing members are provided for selectively securing the rigidifying panels to the soft panels to rigidify or stiffen the soft panels secured to an associated rigidifying panel. Thus, one or more of the soft panels can be stiffened when used to receive tools or the like within the bag while the soft panels can be rendered deformable when not is use by detaching the rigidifying panels to allow the bag to be collapsed for storage. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145712 | Power transmission mechanism - A power transmission mechanism for transmitting power between a driving engine and an output drive, including: an input and an output; a hydrodynamic component with a pump wheel and a turbine wheel; an apparatus for at least partially bridging over the hydrodynamic component, the apparatus including a control device with a piston element that is chargeable with pressurizing agent; and means for influencing the difference in speeds of rotation of moving fluids on both sides of the piston element, the means including an influencing element that is rotatable in rotational synchronicity with the piston element, which extends outward in the radial direction free of any direct connection with the piston element, and which is situated in the radial direction at least in the range of the outside diameter, forming at least part of an axial space with the piston element. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145713 | MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FAN COUPLING - A magnetorheological fan coupling ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145714 | Load-Torque Lock - The invention relates to a load-torque lock ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145715 | Actuation subsystem of variable compression ratio control system for internal combustion engine - The VCR actuation system includes a drive means, a connecting means, and an actuator means. The drive means includes generally identical first and second clutch assemblies. The clutch assembly includes a clutch driver plate assembly mounted on the power shaft of an engine, and a clutch driven plate assembly rotatably and longitudinally slidably mounted in a groove on the power shaft. The clutch driven plate assembly includes a pulley tire longitudinally slidably mounted on its outer wall and a spring that holds the clutch driven plate assembly away from the paired clutch driver plate assembly and pushes the clutch driven plate assembly against the other clutch driven plate assembly when the drive means are not activated. The connecting means includes a pair of pulleys mounted on a drive gear shaft that rotatably connects the power shaft and the actuator means. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145716 | DEVICE FOR DOUBLE FRICTION CONE COUPLING FOR GEARBOX - A device for coupling between a gearbox shaft and an idle pinion borne thereby including a hub fixed on the shaft, and a coupling mechanism equalizing by friction speeds of the shaft and the idle pinion and for transforming rotational movement received from the hub into an axial thrust on the idle pinion, so as to transmit themselves by friction the torque between the hub and the idle pinion. The coupling mechanism only includes three rings, an upper ring integral with the hub, a single intermediate ring, and a lower ring integral with the hub. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145717 | HOLDER FOR A SENSOR BODY FOR A POSITION SENSOR - A holder for a sensor body for a position sensor. The holder has a holder housing. A circular cylindrical recess with a bottom in the holder housing. A head is connected to one end of the sensor body and the head is adapted, concentrically and by being to a limited extent tiltable from a normal position, to being accommodated and fastened in the cylindrical recess. A compression spring between the head and the bottom of the recess operable to flexibly to preload the head toward a normal position. To ensure that the sensor body cannot permanently change position in the recess and does not risk being subject to wear against a cooperating sensor body, the head has the shape of a central spherical segment with a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the recess and the compression spring is a flat wire spring. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145718 | Overrunning Clutch - An overrunning clutch has a first race, a second race, a set of pawls between the first race and the second race and a set of springs between the first race and the second race, one spring for each pawl and each corresponding spring biasing the corresponding pawl into a position in which the first race and the second race are engaged with each other in a driving direction and are disengaged from each other in a free wheeling direction. Each spring is received in a spring receiving recess of one of the races and biases a rearward portion of the corresponding pawl radially inwardly into a pawl receiving recess of the race. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145719 | ONE-WAY CLUTCH OF SPRAG TYPE - The present invention provides a one-way clutch of sprag type comprising an outer race having an inner peripheral track surface, an inner race disposed within the outer race and having an annular outer peripheral track surface, the outer and inner races being disposed concentrically to be rotated relative to each other, a plurality of sprags disposed between the outer race and the inner race and adapted to transmit torque between the outer peripheral track surface and the inner peripheral track surface, a holder for holding the sprags, and a ribbon spring for biasing the sprags, and wherein the ribbon spring is constituted by side bars disposed at both axial end portions of the ribbon spring and having wrinkle portions, and cross bars extending in an axial direction and adapted to interconnect the side bars and further wherein both circumferential end portions of the ribbon spring are secured to each other. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145720 | FREEWHEEL FLOW TRACK SYSTEMS - Freewheel flow track systems are adapted for transporting pallets and/or cartons in heavy-duty pallet and carton flow applications. A flow track system may include multiple track sub-assemblies, each track sub-assembly including multiple wheel assemblies. Each wheel assembly comprises a wheel rotatably mounted on an axle. A lubricant coating may be fixed to and bonded with the axle. The wheel may be constructed from a polycarbonate-based resin that is impregnated with a lubricant for providing lifetime lubrication to the wheels. The wheel includes a hub, a rim concentric with the hub, a web connecting the hub to the rim, and ribs connecting the hub to the rim through the web. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145721 | Steerable Wheel for an Agricultural Conveyor - An agricultural conveyor is supported on a pair of steerable wheels such that the steerable wheels are pivotal relative to the conveyor frame about respective upright axes. A hydraulically actuated steering mechanism is arranged to commonly pivot the steerable wheels together relative to the conveyor frame. A hydraulic connector is arranged to connect the hydraulically actuated steering mechanism to a controllable hydraulic output of the towing vehicle. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145722 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING PUSHBUTTONS BY POSITIONING THE BODIES IN THE CONVEYING PATH - A method of assembling pushbuttons for a liquid dispensing system, in which each pushbutton comprises an actuation body and at least one other component assembled with said body in a given position, said method making provision for using bodies on which a positioning cavity is formed, and continuously supplying a station for assembling the bodies and the other components by means of a path for conveying said bodies, said path having a complementary profile intended to cooperate with the cavities in order to carry out the positioning of said bodies in said conveying path, so as to carry out the assembly of the other components on the bodies thus positioned during their conveying to the assembly station. The invention also concerns an installation for implementing this method, and a pushbutton assembled by implementing said method. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145723 | Sorting Apparatus - A sorting apparatus including: a characteristic information obtaining unit which obtains characteristic information of each of packages; a first branching unit to a third branching unit each of which performs branching operation for forwarding a predetermined package among the packages to a corresponding one of a first branching conveyor to a third branching conveyor; an interval adjusting unit which adjusts an interval which is a distance between two packages, which are a current package and the next package, forwarded sequentially; a branch control unit which causes each of the first branching unit to the third branching unit to change the details of branching operations according to the characteristic information; and an interval control unit which causes the interval adjusting unit to increase the interval in proportion to the time required for the branching operation for the current package. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145724 | BEAD FEEDER - A bead feeder for serially delivering beads to a downstream location comprises a bead supply wheel connected to rotate about a substantially vertical axis. The bead supply wheel includes a bead supply bowl and a plurality of radially and outwardly extending bead passageways connected to rotate with the bowl and dimensioned to receive a single line of beads from the bowl. A plurality of discharge openings in the bead supply bowl is spaced around a lower portion thereof with the openings in alignment with the radially and outwardly extending passageways, and each of the passageways has an outer exit end. A stationary blocking ring is directly below the outer exit ends of the passageways for receiving the lowermost bead from the single line of beads in each passageway. A drop-off on the blocking ring allows the lowermost beads to drop away in a downward direction while a stationary bead retainer above the drop-off of the blocking ring retained the bead adjacent the outermost bead. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145725 | SCREW CONVEYOR AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - A screw conveyor for conveying an object to be conveyed, supported by a casing | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145726 | Method and apparatus for transporting a product within a diffuser - A method and apparatus for transporting a product within a diffuser during a continuous lixiviation process. The apparatus comprises at least one screen deck for the continuous lixiviation process and at least one longitudinal transport zone, the longitudinal transport zone extending between an inlet and outlet of the diffuser. The transport zone may include a plurality of transport zones. A drive means is arranged to move the longitudinal transport zone at a first speed towards the outlet end of the diffuser and to retract the longitudinal transport zone at a second speed which is substantially faster than the first speed towards the inlet end of the diffuser, so that the transport zone drive the product towards the outlet of the diffuser. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145727 | DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR PRECISION LOADING OF PARTICLES IN A VERTICAL TUBE CHEMICAL REACTOR - A device and method for precision loading and gentle loading of particles into vertical chemical reactor tubes in order to help ensure that the particles are not damaged while being loaded to the desired elevation. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145728 | Object to be inspected including small diameter bottle - A machine for inspecting a container having a vertical axis has an inspection station including an inspection device for carrying out an inspection on a transparent container relative to a vertical inspection axis. The bottle is delivered to the inspection station by a conveyor, which includes structure for engaging the sidewall of the bottle. The invention is an object to be inspected by such an inspection machine, which includes a container like adaptor having a vertical axis, and configured for handling by the conveyor structure so that when the container like adaptor engages the structure, the conveyor will deliver the container like adaptor to the inspection station. The container like adaptor has a horizontal top surface and a vertical axis, and a magnet is mounted in the top surface having a centering axis coincident with the vertical axis of the container like adaptor. The object to be inspected additionally includes a transparent bottle located on top of the magnet having metallic material in the bottom portion thereof so that the magnet will operate on the metallic material to locate the axis of the transparent bottle coincident with the centering axis of the magnet. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145729 | BELT SKEW CORRECTION DEVICE, BELT TRANSPORTATION DEVICE, AND RECORDING DEVICE - To provide a belt skew correction device capable of performing appropriate skew correction that is appropriate for each state at a time when the belt is in a state of a high skew speed or in a state of a low skew speed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145730 | CONVEYOR-BELT WEAR DETECTOR - A conveyer belt abrasion detecting apparatus which can automatically detect a conveyer belt abrasion quantity easily and accurately during operation. A plurality of magnet sheets (M | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145731 | Conveyor - A conveyor ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145732 | QUICK SPLICE CONVEYOR BELT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A conveyor belt system includes a splice rod having a j-shaped hook on each end thereof and a plurality of links for receiving the splice rod therethrough. The links further include a specially modified link end for securing the rods. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145733 | MOVABLE CONTACT UNIT WITH LIGHT-GUIDING FUNCTION AND LIGHTED PANEL SWITCH USING THE SAME - The movable contact unit with a light-guiding function has the following structure. An uneven section is formed in a section that is to be lighted on the lower surface of a TPU-made base sheet. A film with a refractive index of light lower than that of the base sheet is disposed beneath the lower surface of the base sheet in a manner that the uneven section is embedded in the film. Besides, an adhesive layer is disposed beneath the film so as to hold a movable contact. The movable contact unit structured above is effectively employed for a lighted panel switch capable of reducing loss in amount of light and providing the section that is to be lighted with required illuminance. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145734 | Electrical Switch Element, Particularly A Relay, With Swivelling Lever Switch Mechanism - An electrical switch element, particularly a relay, is provided with an actuator with a switch contact and a switch mechanism. The switch mechanism translates a driving movement of the actuator into a switching movement of the switch contact so that the switch contact is brought into and out of contact with a mating contact. In order to create a switching movement with a large lift in the case of an actuator which can only execute a driving movement with small lift, the switch mechanism has two swivelling levers connected to each other via the actuator and at least one contact retainer. The contact retainer connects the two swivelling levers in its longitudinal direction with a lever arm larger than the actuator and is configured so it can be deflected transverse to its longitudinal direction. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145735 | LEVER SWITCH DEVICE - A lever switch device, includes a lever main body rotatably supported by a body around a predetermined rotation center axis, a first remote shaft rotatably incorporated in the lever main body, and comprising a first operating knob at one end and a first operation portion at another end for operating an operational object by a rotational operation of the first operating knob, a second remote shaft rotatably arranged in the lever main body with a coaxial structure with the first remote shaft, and includes a second operating knob at one end and a second operation portion at another end for operating an operational object by a rotational operation of the second operating knob. Rotation centers of the first and second operation portions are provided on the rotation center axis of the lever main body. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145736 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH WITH LATERAL OPERATION AND ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH A SWITCH MOUNTED ON A PLATE - An electrical switch may include a support bearing contacts, at least one elastically deformable release element for establishing an electrical connection between two contacts, an actuation pusher that is configured to be movable relative to the support along an overall horizontal path in the plane of the plate bearing electronic components and a lever that is configured to be mounted in a hinged manner relative to the support about a horizontal axis and which converts the horizontal actuation force exerted on the pusher into a vertical release force applied to the release element. The lever may be elastically deformable to allow a movement of the pusher beyond the actuation position. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145737 | Water Vapor Distillation Apparatus, Method and System - A fluid vapor distillation apparatus. The apparatus includes a source fluid input, and an evaporator condenser apparatus. The evaporator condenser apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical housing and a plurality of tubes in the housing. The source fluid input is fluidly connected to the evaporator condenser and the evaporator condenser transforms source fluid into steam and transforms compressed steam into product fluid. Also included in the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is a heat exchanger fluidly connected to the source fluid input and a product fluid output. The heat exchanger includes an outer tube and at least one inner tube. Also included in the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is a regenerative blower fluidly connected to the evaporator condenser. The regenerative blower compresses steam, and the compressed steam flows to the evaporative condenser where compressed steam is transformed into product fluid. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145738 | Mass Exchange Contact Device - A mass-exchange contact device is proposed, comprising: upper and lower trays, a contact element including a barbotage unit, a cylindrical casing including windows circumferentially disposed thereon and orifices circumferentially disposed above the windows, a movable valve including two solid plates one above the other and attached to a distance rod, and a cover bushing disposed around the upper region of casing. The contact element restricts the valve's upward movement, the casing's bottom edge restricts the valve's downward movement, the bottom edges of the windows are disposed at the level of lower tray, and the exterior of contact element communicates with the interior of casing via the inner space of the bushing and the orifices. In some embodiments, the windows and orifices are united in continuous openings. The device significantly improves operation especially for a cyclic mode, reliability, and durability. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145739 | Water treatment system - A desalinization device is provided. The desalinization device may comprise a tank body divided into a condenser chamber and a vaporization chamber. The vaporization chamber is operative to receive salt water and transfer water vapor to the condenser chamber via a turbine. The remaining salt water may be concentrated with solid and removed from the vaporization chamber through a brine outlet. As the water vapor is transferred through the turbine, the water vapor experiences a temperature drop from the inlet to the outlet of the turbine. The temperature drop of the water vapor and water outlet introduced into the condenser chamber at a temperature about equal to the temperature of the water vapor at the turbine condenses the water vapor to fresh water. The fresh water produced by the device may be siphoned and reintroduced into the condenser chamber or used in another condenser chamber of a second desalinization device. Excess fresh water may be removed from the condenser chamber via fresh water outlet and stored in a fresh water reservoir. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145740 | Method for Expansion and Molding of Polymeric Foam - A method for creating a foam product using microwaves and alcohol useful for various industrial applications. The method of creating polymeric foam includes 2-butanol used in conjunction with microwaves to create a polymer foam material. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145741 | Method for catalytic treating perfluorocompound gas including particle removing unit - The present invention relates to a method for treating fluoro-containing and silicon-containing gas. The method comprises treating the gas with thermal-treating, particles-treating, catalyst-treating, and acid-removing sequentially to remove perfluorocompounds. The invention achieves results of reducing the working temperature, increasing the lifetime of the catalyst, reducing the operating cost of the system, and increasing the applications of the catalyst in the aspect of fluoride-containing gas, silicon-containing gas and particles containing gas treatment by sequential treating. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145742 | ENERGY TRANSFER THROUGH SURFACE PLASMON RESONANCE EXCITATION ON MULTISEGMENTED NANOWIRES - Disclosed herein is energy transfer on multisegmented nanowires via surface plasmon resonance excitation of visible light, such as solar energy, absorbed by metals sensitive to visible light and transferred to metals insensitive to visible light. The nanowires are prepared with controllable gap sizes between different segments by on-wire lithography (OWL). | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145743 | SPUTTERING DEVICES AND METHODS - The invention provides devices and methods for depositing uniform coatings using cylindrical magnetron sputtering. The devices and methods of the invention are useful in depositing coatings on non-cylindrical workpiece surfaces. An assembly of electromagnets located within the bore of a hollow cylindrical emitter is used to form a magnetic field exterior to and near the exterior surface of the emitter. The magnet assembly configuration is selected to provide a magnetic field configuration compatible with the workpiece surface contour. The electromagnet assembly may be a plurality of magnet units, each unit having at least one electromagnet. The magnetic field strength from each magnet unit is separately and electrically adjustable. Each electromagnet in the assembly has a coil of electrically conducting material surrounding a specially shaped core of magnetic material. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145744 | Method of Forming Film, Film Forming Apparatus and Storage Medium - Even in the application of a highly cohesive metal to a surface of treatment object having recesses of high aspect ratio, a continuous thin-film can be formed. There is provided a method of forming a film, comprising the step of carrying a substrate in a reaction chamber and mounting the same, the step of feeding a raw gas containing a compound of a first metal into the reaction chamber to thereby cause the surface of the substrate to adsorb the compound of the first metal, the step of bringing the compound the first metal into contact with a reducing plasma resulting from activation of a reducing gas to thereby obtain a first metal layer and the step of bringing a target electrode whose at least surface portion consists of a second metal different from the first metal into contact with a sputtering plasma and incorporating the thus ejected second metal into the first metal layer to thereby obtain an alloy layer, wherein this sequence of adsorption, reduction and alloy formation steps is carried out one or more times. By virtue of this method even when the cohesive force of the first metal is large, any migration thereof on the substrate is suppressed to thereby realize formation of a continuous thin film of small thickness. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145745 | Thin film coating system and method - A method and system for depositing a thin film on a substrate. In the system a target material is deposited and reacted on a substrate surface to form a substantially non-absorbing thin film. The volume of non-absorbing thin film formed per unit of time may be increased by increasing the area of the surface by a factor of “x” and increasing the rate of deposition of the target material by a factor greater than the inverse of the factor “x” to thereby increase the rate of formation of the volume of non-absorbing thin film per unit of time. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145746 | Manufacturing apparatus and method for large-scale production of thin-film solar cells - A method of manufacturing improved thin-film solar cells entirely by sputtering includes a high efficiency back contact/reflecting multi-layer containing at least one barrier layer consisting of a transition metal nitride. A copper indium gallium diselenide (Cu(In | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145747 | METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR THE VACUUM COLOURING OF A METAL STRIP BY MEANS OF MAGNETRON SPUTTERING - A magnetron sputtering method for vacuum coloring a metal strip passing above at least one conductive counter electrode in a vacuum chamber. The method creates a plasma in a gas close to the metal strip, such as to generate radicals and/or ions that act on the strip, a magnetic confinement circuit being positioned above the strip. The counter electrode includes a mobile surface that can move in rotation and/or translation in relation to the metal strip, the surface being moved during the coloring process and being continuously cleaned by a cleaning device that is obscured from the plasma before being exposed once again to the plasma. A coloring installation can implement the method. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145748 | Cathodic protection apparatus and method - In combination, a storage tank having a metal bottom, compacted electrolytic backfill below the tank bottom and a cathodic protection anode within the backfill below the tank bottom. The anode is in the form of a generally continuous ribbon that is shaped to follow a serpentine path corresponding generally in shape to the tank bottom. A feeding cable network is connected directly to the anode. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145749 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COPPER POWDER BY ELECTROWINNING USING THE FERROUS/FERRIC ANODE REACTION - The present invention relates, generally, to a method for electrowinning copper powder, and more particularly to a method for electrowinning copper powder from a copper-containing solution using the ferrous/ferric anode reaction. In accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, a process for producing copper powder by electrowinning employs alternative anode reaction technology, namely, the ferrous/ferric anode reaction, and enables the efficient and cost-effective production of copper powder at a total cell voltage of less than about 1.5 V and at current densities of greater than 50 A/ft | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145750 | ELECTROCATALYSTS AND ADDITIVES FOR THE OXIDATION OF SOLID FUELS - A continuous coal electrolytic cell for the production of pure hydrogen without the need of separated purification units Electrodes comprising electrocatalysts comprising noble metals electrodeposited on carbon substrates are also provided. Also provided are methods of using the electrocatalysts provided herein for the electrolysis of coal in acidic medium, as well as electrolytic cells for the production of hydrogen from coal slurries in acidic media employing the electrodes described herein. Further provided are catalytic additives for the electro-oxidation of coal. Additionally provided is an electrochemical treatment process where iron-contaminated effluents are purified in the presence of coal slurries using the developed catalyst. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145751 | WRITING APPARATUS AND WRITING DATA CONVERSION METHOD - A writing apparatus includes a storage unit configured to store writing data, an acquiring unit configured to acquire information on a pattern defined based on the writing data, a selecting unit configured to select a format of a plurality of formats having different number of bits to be used, based on acquired information on the pattern, for each predetermined region, a converting unit configured to convert data in the predetermined region defined by the writing data, by using a selected format, and a writing unit configured to write a predetermined pattern on a target workpiece, based on converted data in the predetermined region. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145752 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DUAL-SIDED SPUTTER ETCH OF SUBSTRATES - A system is provided for etching patterned media disks. A movable electrode is utilized to perform sputter etch. The electrode moves to near or at slight contact to the substrate so as to couple RF energy to the disk. The material to be etched may be metal, e.g., Co/Pt/Cr or similar metals. The substrate is held vertically in a carrier and both sides are etched serially. That is, one side is etched in one chamber and then in the next chamber the second side is etched. An isolation valve is disposed between the two chambers and the disk carrier moves the disks between the chambers. The carrier may be a linear drive carrier, using, e.g., magnetized wheels and linear motors. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145753 | Biomechanical test system, measurement device, and biochemical test strip - A biochemical test system, a measurement device, and a biochemical test strip are provided. The biochemical test strip includes an insulating substrate, an electrode system disposed on the insulating substrate, and an identifying unit disposed on one side of the insulating substrate. The identifying unit includes N components, and at least one of the N components includes a groove. It should be noted that the term “N” in this specification is an integer greater than two. The measurement device includes a microprocessor and a connector, wherein the connector is coupled to the identifying unit for receiving a signal of an identification code corresponding to the identifying unit, and the microprocessor is coupled to the connector for receiving the signal from the connector. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145754 | BIOCHEMICAL TEST SYSTEM, MEASUREMENT DEVICE, BIOCHEMICAL TEST STRIP AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A biochemical test system, a measurement device, a biochemical test strip and a method of making the same are provided. The biochemical test system includes a biochemical test strip and a measurement device. The biochemical test strip includes an insulating substrate, an electrode system disposed on the insulating substrate, and a pattern code disposed on one side of the insulating substrate. The pattern code includes N components and at least one of the N components penetrates the insulating substrate. The measurement device includes a microprocessor and a connector. The connector is coupled to the pattern code and the electrode system for receiving signals corresponding to the pattern code. The microprocessor is coupled to the connector for receiving signals from the connector. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145755 | Wear-resistant electrochemical test sensor and method of forming the same - An electrochemical test sensor includes a base, a generally hard electrically-conductive layer, an electrochemically-active layer, and a lid. The electrically-conductive layer is located between the base and the electrochemically-active layer. The electrically-conductive layer and the electrochemically-active layer are made of a different material. The electrically-conductive layer and the electrochemically-active layer form an electrode pattern. The electrochemical test sensor includes a reagent adapted to assist in determining information related to an analyte of a fluid sample. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145756 | Method of depositing reagent material in a test sensor - A method of depositing reagent on an electrochemical test sensor adapted to determine information relating to an analyte includes providing a base and forming an electrode pattern on the base. The method further includes depositing the reagent on at least the electrode pattern using a reagent-dispensing system. The reagent-dispensing system applies mechanical force to the reagent in the reagent-dispensing system to assist in providing a wet reagent droplet on at least the electrode pattern. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145757 | Redox Polymers - Novel transition metal complexes of iron, cobalt, ruthenium, osmium, and vanadium are described. The transition metal complexes can be used as redox mediators in enzyme based electrochemical sensors. In such instances, transition metal complexes accept electrons from, or transfer electrons to, enzymes at a high rate and also exchange electrons rapidly with the sensor. The transition metal complexes include at least one substituted or unsubstituted biimidazole ligand and may further include a second substituted or unsubstituted biimidazole ligand or a substituted or unsubstituted bipyridine or pyridylimidazole ligand. Transition metal complexes attached to polymeric backbones are also described. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145758 | DEGRADABLE POLYACRYLAMIDE GEL - A degradable polyacrylamide gel for analyzing or separating at least one macromolecule in a sample using electrophoresis includes a polyacrylamide cross-linked with at least one degradable cross-linker having a ketal or acetal group with the formula (I), wherein R | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145759 | Methods, Cassettes, Gels and Apparatuses for Isolation and Collection of Biomolecules from Electrophoresis Gels - Electrophoresis systems, assemblies, cassettes and methods for easily, and more effectively and efficiently, isolating a biomolecule band from an electrophoretic gel are provided. The methods use an electrophoresis cassette with at least one loading well and at lest one collection well. A sample containing the biomolecule of interest is placed into at least one loading well and buffer or water is placed in at lest one collection well. An electric field is then applied to drive migration and separation of the sample into different component bands within the gel. When the component of interest is located within at least one collection well, the electric field is terminated and the buffer or water in the collection well is removed, thereby isolating and collecting the sample component of interest. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145760 | ELECTROPHORETIC SOLAR CELL METALLIZATION PROCESS AND APPARATUS - Embodiments of the invention provide a novel apparatus and methods for forming a contact structure having metal lines formed using an electrophoretic deposition process. A substrate having a conductive or semiconductive layer is covered with an insulating layer and patterned to expose the conductive or semiconductive layer. The substrate is exposed to a processing medium comprising charged particles immersed in a dielectric fluid. An electric field is optionally applied. The charged particles deposit onto the exposed portions of the substrate and are then solidified in a reflow process. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145761 | OXYGEN SEPARATION ELEMENT AND METHOD - An electrically driven oxygen separation element and method in which an oxygen containing feed stream is passed through a passageway of a composite structure having a current collector defining the passageway, a cathode electrode to ionize the oxygen, an electrolyte to transport oxygen ions to an anode to recombine into elemental oxygen. An elongated element, preferably formed of an irregular mesh of wire having loops in contact with the current collector can be provided to disrupt the flow directly adjacent the current collector and to help distribute the electrical current along the length of the current collector. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145762 | SYSTEM FOR TWO-DIMENSIONAL (2D) GEL ELECTROPHORESIS - The invention relates to a system for two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, wherein in at least one dimension of the electrophoresis, the functional core part thereof is formed essentially of Corian material. Furthermore, at least one electrode is preferably designed in a mobile manner in the first dimension, so that it can be adapted to varying lengths of gel. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145763 | Hydrogen gas generator for jet engines - A hydrogen gas generator for jet engines includes a device that utilizes photons and a catalyst to disassociate hydrogen gas from water. The generated hydrogen gas is directed to the combustion chamber of a jet engine and combined with air therein for burning and powering the jet engine. The device is connected to a source of electric energy and pressurized water. The electric energy is supplied to an anode and a surrounding cathode. The cathode is designed to glow white-hot and emit photons and heat when an electric current is supplied thereto. The anode is fabricated from a catalytic material and is designed to become red-hot when supplied with electric energy. Water is supplied through a conduit and is converted to superheated steam, which is thermolytically decomposed to form hydrogen and oxygen. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145764 | COMPOSITE COATINGS FOR WHISKER REDUCTION - There is provided a method and composition for applying a wear resistant composite coating onto a metal surface of an electrical component. The method comprises contacting the metal surface with an electrolytic plating composition comprising (a) a source of tin ions and (b) non-metallic particles, and applying an external source of electrons to the electrolytic plating composition to thereby electrolytically deposit the composite coating onto the metal surface, wherein the composite coating comprises tin metal and the non-metallic particles. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145765 | COMPOSITE COATINGS FOR WHISKER REDUCTION - There is provided a method and composition for applying a wear resistant composite coating onto a metal surface of an electrical component. The method comprises contacting the metal surface with an electrolytic plating composition comprising (a) a source of tin ions and (b) non-metallic particles, and applying an external source of electrons to the electrolytic plating composition to thereby electrolytically deposit the composite coating onto the metal surface, wherein the composite coating comprises tin metal and the non-metallic particles. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145766 | ADHESION ASSISTING AGENT-BEARING METAL FOIL, PRINTED WIRING BOARD, AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF PRINTED WIRING BOARD - The invention relates to an adhesion assisting agent-bearing metal foil comprising a layer of an adhesion assisting agent containing an epoxy resin as an indispensable component on a metal, wherein the adhesion assisting agent layer has a thickness of 0.1 to 10 μm. The invention also relates to a printed wiring board being a multilayer wiring board having a plurality of layers, wherein an adhesion assisting agent layer is formed between insulating layers. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145767 | Method for Electrochemically Fabricating Three-Dimensional Structures Including Pseudo-Rasterization of Data - Some embodiments of the invention are directed to techniques for electrochemically fabricating multi-layer three-dimensional structures where selective patterning of at least one or more layers occurs via a mask which is formed using data representing cross-sections of the three-dimensional structure which has been modified to place it in a polygonal form which defines only regions of positive area. The regions of positive area are regions where structural material is to be located or regions where structural material is not to be located depending on whether the mask will be used, for example, in selectively depositing a structural material or a sacrificial material. The modified data may take the form of adjacent or slightly overlapped relative narrow rectangular structures where the width of the structures is related to a desired formation resolution. The spacing between centers of adjacent rectangles may be uniform or may be a variable. The data modification may also include the formation of duplicate copies of an original structure, scaled copies, mirrored copies, rotated copies, complementary copies, and the like. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145768 | Process of ceramic coating for silver or silver plated - A process of ceramic coatings on silver or silver-plated articles is developed in order to prevent surface tarnish, which are employed as ornaments on bags, garments or accessories such as necklaces, earrings, etc. Such a process comprises the steps of: forming a beryllium film on the surface of the article by fixing a stainless steel plate to an anode, fixing the silver or silver-plated article to a cathode and plating the surface of the silver-plated article with beryllium in an electrolyte containing beryllium sulfate (BeSO4.4H2O) by an electroplating method; buffing the article coated with the beryllium film; washing and drying the buffed article using a surfactant; forming the resultant ceramic coating by dipping the dried article in a ceramic coating solution which includes 20 to 80 cc of glass water (liquid sodium silicate) No. 1, 5 to 60 g of sodium metasilicate, 5 to 30 g of sodium tungstate, 5 to 10 g of molybdic acid in 1 liter of water; and drying the wetted article. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145769 | METHOD OF FABRICATING AN ALUMINA NANOHOLE ARRAY, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - An alumina nanohole array and a method of fabricating the same includes the steps of forming an aluminum thin-film on a substrate at a substrate temperature of −80° C. or below so that crystal grain growth is suppressed, even when a high-purity aluminum material is used, thus providing improved surface smoothness; and anodizing the aluminum thin-film. Preferably, the method additionally includes texturing by pressing a mold having an orderly array of projections against the aluminum thin-film to form pits on the aluminum thin-film which enables a larger array area to be formed. When the mold and the aluminum thin-film are held at a temperature of 150 to 200° C., the pressure used for pit formation is reduced. A magnetic recording medium manufactured by a method therefore includes forming a magnetic layer within the nanoholes so that the medium is suitable as a bit patterned media for a perpendicular recording system. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145770 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING CHLORINE TO AND RECOVERING CHLORINE FROM A POLYSILICON PLANT - A system for supplying chlorine to and recovering chlorine from a polysilicon plant may include a brine treatment system, at least one membrane cell, a chlorine drying system, a chlorine compression system, a hydrogen drying system, a hydrogen compression system, a hydrogen chloride synthesis/desorption system, a hydrogen chloride liquefaction system, a liquefied hydrogen chloride storage system, a hydrogen chloride vaporizer, and a waste conversion and filtration system. These systems may be operatively joined to generate hydrogen chloride gas for delivery to the polysilicon plant. A method for supplying chlorine to the polysilicon plant may include generating hydrogen gas and chlorine gas from recovered and raw salt, converting at least a portion of the hydrogen gas and at least a portion of the chlorine gas to hydrogen chloride, passing the hydrogen chloride through a cryogenic column, vaporizing the hydrogen chloride, and providing the vaporized hydrogen chloride to the polysilicon plant. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145771 | Compact electric appliance for providing gas for combustion - Devices, systems and methods for improved electrical appliances which allow for efficient and safe production of hydrogen and oxygen gas for a flame are disclosed. An appliance for providing gas for combustion may comprise a water inlet, a power source, and an electrolyzer with at least one electrolysis transistor generating hydrogen and oxygen. The appliance may also comprise a gas handling unit for collecting the output of the electrolyzer and transporting it to a burner, and an output interface. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145772 | METHOD OF TREATING NANOPARTICLES USING AN INTERMITTENTLY PROCESSING ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - A method of treating electrically conductive nanoparticles using a dynamic processing electrochemical cell. | 06-11-2009 |
