25th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120151648 | Protective Covering - An article of clothing that protects a baby's clothing, diaper or bare skin from dirt, stains, wetness and general wear and tear by providing a protective covering between the child and a surface; the protective covering comprising a backless pant, possibly having a waterproof layer, adjustable waist and ankle straps and a releasable seam along one side to facilitate the removing or placing of the protective clothing. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151649 | TOWEL FOR EXERCISE AND TRAINING - An exercise towel with a strap attached to a main portion for hanging the towel in a position convenient to the user and allowing the user's hands to remain unencumbered. The towel further comprises a method for attaching exercise assistance devices, a loop for safely securing headphone wires or other cords from dangling and a pocket to securing items or cooling substances which may enhance performance. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151650 | HIGH-VISIBILITY GARMENT FOR A USER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A high-visibility garment, packaging therefor and pack arrangement, wherein the high-visibility garment is produced from a single-layer textile web or plastics sheet material, the thickness of which is of such small, dimensions that the high-visibility garment can be folded up to a pack volume within a range of from 20 cm | 2012-06-21 |
20120151651 | Garment For An Echocardiographic Patient - An examination garment for covering a patient's torso during a medical examination. The garment includes a front panel having an access opening defined there through to provide access to an area of a patient's torso. The garment additionally includes a back panel connected to the front panel and a flap connected to the front panel for covering the access opening. The flap is connected to the front panel along a top edge of the flap and along at least a portion of one side edge of the flap such that when the patient is lying on her/his side and the flap is placed in a Closed position, the flap will maintain a disposition over the access opening and will not fall open toward the patient's lower side, thereby maintaining coverage and concealment of the access opening and the patient's chest as the patient lies on her/his side. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151652 | Finger jacket - Finger jackets have an improved fit for use in conjunction with various sports, athletic and special use activities. Each finger jacket has a palmar face portion and a back portion joined together to fit each human finger and adapted to fit various sizes thereof. The back portion is formed of a stretchable breathable material. The palmar face portion of each finger jacket is made of a sheet of anti-slip, grip enhancing material. Fourchettes may be connected between the palmar and back portions. Fasteners such as zippers and hook and pile fasteners may be employed. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151653 | GARMENT - A garment for a part of the body, and in particular a sport pant, includes an elasticity element, or a number of such elements, disposed on a portion of the garment, while another portion of the garment is free of elasticity elements. As a result, the garment can store energy by elastic elongation under a movement of, for example, a leg. This energy can then be released under a second movement of the leg in the opposite direction, resulting in the garment supporting the second movement of the leg. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151654 | Multi-Slider Zipper And Wearable Garment With Multi-Slider Zipper - A wearable garment includes a multi-slider zipper with a top stop at each end of the zipper. The multi-slider zipper extends around the periphery of the garment from one armpit to the second armpit to enable the top surface of the garment to be separated at least partially from the second portion of said garment. The unique zipper may include three or more sliders as well as a top stop at each end of the zipper. A sleeping bag also having a top and bottom fabric portion includes the multi-slider zipper having at least three sliders. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151655 | Garment Having Work Revealing Window and Method of Use - The invention is a garment or like apparel that has a substantially transparent window connected to a pocket or cavity within the garment or like apparel, with the garment or like apparel being adapted to selectively reveal work performed preferably on a hand-held electronic device that is contained within the pocket or other garment or apparel cavity. The garment or like apparel is useful in allowing the manipulation of the hand-held electronic device contained within a cavity of the garment or like apparel while protecting the user's hands from the weather or harsh environment or while keeping such use discreet or private. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151656 | PORTABLE EXERCISE WEIGHT VEST PACK - A portable weight vest pack that is worn like a backpack and capable of carrying a standard weight plate. The weight vest pack is advantageously back-loaded to provide ease of movement and dexterity during workouts. The weight vest pack is made of lightweight sturdy material and collapsible to carry in a gym bag, suitcase or other bags when traveling. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151657 | Nursing Cover-up - In one embodiment, a nursing cover is constructed of a flexible cover body that is configured to cover a mother's front, particularly areas exposed while nursing a baby. For convenience of reference, the cover body can be described in terms of a top end, a bottom end and two sides. A track is coupled to the top end of the cover, and at least one clip is slidingly engaged with the track to permit the clip to slide along the track. In this way, not only does the cover provide privacy protection to a nursing mother, but the cover also includes a slidable clip that can serve a variety of functions. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151658 | MEDICAL GARMENT - A medical garment formed of a central body region and two side regions with a pair of belts and a pair of fasteners for securing the garment around a patient's body is provided. The central body region may be worn on the back or front and may have a v-neck form. A waistband extends across the central body region and across one side region with a first belt secured at the junction of the central region and the second side region and extending to the outer edge of the first side region. The second belt extends from the secured end of the first belt through the waistband across the central body region, the second belt exiting the waistband at the junction of the second side region and central body region. A first fixed tie is positioned at the outer edge of the second side region along the position of the waistband. A second fixed tie is secured to the inside of the waistband between the central body region and first side region. This garment design allows for easy gathering of fabric to present a secure and attractive body covering. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151659 | Material With Enhanced Features - The present invention is generally directed to a grip enhancing material that includes a polymeric sheet having a first surface and a second surface, a plurality of elongated flexible bristles contiguous with the first surface, the elongated flexible bristles having a root proximate to the first surface, a tip spaced apart from the first surface, wherein at least a portion of the flexible bristles have an average aspect ratio of at least about 1:5, and wherein at least a portion of the flexible bristles have an average length of less than about 15 microns. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151660 | Garment stiffener packaging arrangement, assembly, and methods - A garment stiffener packaging arrangement, assembly, and associated methods provide a user with ready access to adhesively attachable garment stiffener structure for rendering an otherwise flexible or flaccid target garment portion substantially stiff or planar. The garment stiffener assembly central to the invention comprises a garment stiffener structure, adhesive material permanently applied thereto, and an optional backing material. The stiffener structure is formed from a substantially planar, semi-rigid material. The stiffener structure may be rolled so as to enable the users to unroll stiffener segments as may be required, and detach portions of the stiffener structure from the stiffener roll for affixation to targeted garment portions. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151661 | APPARATUS FOR KEEPING A SHIRT COLLAR ALIGNED AND FASTENED, MAGNETICALLY - Apparatus for magnetically holding a shirt collar in a position and orientation on a shirt front, includes a collar stay attachable to a collar via adhesive or the like, or receivable in a pocket of the collar. The collar stay includes a material attractable by a magnet and can include at least a peripheral edge portion of a polymer material to protect adjacent shirt fabric. A magnet is positionable against an inside surface of the shirt front opposite the collar and is magnetically attachable to the collar stay through the shirt front, for holding the collar in a desired position and orientation. Suitable polymers include plastics and rubbery materials, and can be elastic so as to be stretchable over the stay. The stay can also be a laminate or composite of the material attractable by the magnet and the polymer, and can be bendable or foldable into a desired shape. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151663 | SPORTING HELMET - A sports helmet includes recessed insert surfaces on its exterior to accommodate shock absorbing inserts disposed therein. The helmet may include, for example, five recessed insert surfaces, a front recessed surface, a top recessed surface, a rear recessed surface, and two side recessed surfaces. The inserts may be disposed into the recessed surfaces to create a substantially uniform outer helmet shape. A uniform finish may cover the exterior of the helmet. The shock absorbing inserts, when used on a person receiving a force to the helmet's insert, will absorb at least a portion of the force, limiting the force's impact on the wearer's brain. The helmet may, for example, help prevent concussions and other brain injuries in sport participants. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151664 | Liquid-gel impact reaction liner - The present invention relates generally to a helmet safety liner. More particularly, the invention encompasses a liquid-gel impact reaction liner for a motorcycle helmet. The present invention is also directed to a novel liquid-gel impact reaction liner for a half-shell motorcycle helmet. The inventive helmet could also have at least one cushion or intermediate layer which could be secured by one or more securing means. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151665 | TOILET AND TOILET SEAT MOUNTING SYSTEM - A mount for a toilet seat includes a first elongate post configured to be secured to a first post holder; a second elongate post configured to be secured to a second post holder; a first hinge pin configured to join the toilet seat and the first post holder; a second hinge pin configured to join the toilet seat and the second post holder; a first post receptacle configured to be secured in a first aperture of a toilet bowl flange; and a second post receptacle configured to be secured in a second aperture of the toilet bowl flange. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151666 | TOILET SYSTEM WITH DECENTRALIZED FLUSHING FLUID SOURCE - Toilets of a toilet system on board a vehicle are supplied with flushing agent from decentralized supply devices. Disposal of the wastewater takes place by way of a central disposal device. Thus, a toilet system without central supply of the toilets with flushing agent is stated, as a result of which weight may be saved. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151667 | TOILET FLUSHING ASSEMBLY - A toilet flushing assembly ( | 2012-06-21 |
20120151668 | Pen for washing small children - A pen for washing a small child, intended for use in a shower or bathtub. The floor panel | 2012-06-21 |
20120151669 | SHOWER BAR SYSTEM - A shower system and a handshower system. The system may include an adjustable supply assembly fluidly connectable to the water supply pipe, the supply assembly including an adapter defining an axis and having an inlet coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled in fluid communication with the adapter, the supply member being coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis to adjust a distance between the pipe outlet and the supply outlet, and a seal positioned and operable to provide a sealed connection between the adapter and the supply member in adjusted positions the supply member relative to the adapter. The handshower system may include an angled connector between a shower bar assembly and a handshower hose. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151670 | FOOD PREPARATION SINK - Food preparation sinks are disclosed which have an integral raised work area that is rinsed by an automatic system. Food waste or the like present in that area can be washed into a sump above a drain, and the weight of the waste and water in the sump is enough to automatically drive them through a baffle to a garbage disposal, without requiring the baffle to be manually opened. An automatic controller system coordinates water flow and garbage disposal operation, and the water supply can be linked to the sink below the sink rim to save counter top space. In some forms multiple rinsing nozzles are provided which pulse in altering fashion. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151671 | FOOD PREPARATION SINK - Food preparation sinks are disclosed which have an integral raised work area that is rinsed by an automatic system. Food waste or the like present in that area can be washed into a sump above a drain, and the weight of the waste and water in the sump is enough to automatically drive them through a baffle to a garbage disposal, without requiring the baffle to be manually opened. An automatic controller system coordinates water flow and garbage disposal operation, and the water supply can be linked to the sink below the sink rim to save counter top space. In some forms multiple rinsing nozzles are provided which pulse in altering fashion. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151672 | Hand Wash Wall Hung Sink To Avoid Spread of Infectious Disease - A sink is described herein which includes a basin including an upper rim having a back portion, and an interior surface having a sloped surface portion and a bottom surface portion, wherein the sloped surface portion extends from the back portion of the upper rim into the bottom surface portion; a faucet member extending upwardly from an upper portion of the sloped surface; and a drain opening extending through the bottom surface portion, wherein the faucet member is positioned such that liquid from the faucet member flows onto the sloped surface portion into the bottom surface portion and into the drain opening. A method for preventing splashing of a liquid from a sink is also provided herein. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151673 | OVERMOLDED FITTING CONNECTION WITH COLOR INDICATION - A overmold fitting is coupled to a fluid conduit. The overmold fitting may include a first portion and a spaced apart second portion proximate a first end of the fluid conduit. The first portion may be an end ring and the second portion may be a retention ring. The overmold fitting may include a visual indicator to provide an indication of the fluid to be used with the fluid conduit. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151674 | LIFTING AND SUPPORT DEVICE - The invention is a support device for lifting and transporting a patient or other type of load. The support device has a frame mounted on a support base equipped with wheels and a brake. Long handles are attached to the frame, to provide a significant mechanical advantage to an operator. Lifting the handles tilts the frame on the support base and brings it down close to the load to be lifted. A lifting support, such as a seat or a sling, is secured around the the load and the lifting support coupled to the frame. The operator moves the lifting handles back to a home position, thereby lifting the load. The lifting handles and wheels allow the operator to guide the support device to a desired location, to lower a patient to a chair or a bed or to move a load to a new location. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151675 | BED RAIL - Bed rail for children, comprising a grid element being releasably attachable, wherein the grid element, in an attached state, is extending along an edge of a bed above a resting area, wherein the grid element can be releasably connected with a mounting base via a locking member, the mounting base being positionable under the resting area. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151676 | Comfey table/ surgery, recovery, transfer, pregnancy - The comfey table system is a mental frame with attachment holes for support bars and rods with pins that hold the hydraulic legs, head, arms, chest, hips, knees and back attachments in place on the metal frame there is a control pad and wires that connect to the legs that control side to side and up and down positioning of the tables. All five versions can be lengthened and expanded width wise to accommodate any size patient. The comfey system consists of two surgery table tops, pregnancy, transfer, and recovery tables. The surgeon now can place the patients upside down and any other position and can sit down and perform any surgery of today or tomorrow while also controlling patient's blood flows temps with the heating and cooling pad. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151677 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT - A device attachable to a patient table having a rail on at least one side of the table to accommodate at least one user interface having a cable connected thereto. The device includes a cable guiding mechanism to receive the cable. The cable guiding mechanism includes a guiding rod, and the cable guiding mechanism is attachable beneath the rail. The cable guiding mechanism also includes a cover having an opening mechanism provided through out a length of the cover. The cover includes a front end, a rear end and a middle portion. The middle portion of the cover is attached to the guiding rod through a movable connecting unit. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151678 | GROUND SENSOR CONTROL OF FOOT SECTION RETRACTION - A method and apparatus for controlling movement of members of a patient support apparatus by detecting obstructions to movement of members of the frame of the patient support apparatus and controlling the drives that move the members to prevent contact with the obstruction while achieving a desired position as quickly as possible. Proximity sensors positioned on member of the patient support apparatus at potential contact points prevents members of the patient support apparatus from contacting other members or obstructions such a floor, for example. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151679 | SUBWAY EVACUATION MATTRESS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An economical emergency evacuation mattress for persons in areas with limited access, such as subways and high-rises, provides a warm and secure cocoon for the patient, allows easy transport over any type of surface (e.g., up and down stairs), provides proper support for all of the patient's body, allows the patient to feel a high degree of comfort in what is otherwise a very stressful situation, and provides securing means (e.g., straps) to firmly hold the patient in place during transit. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151680 | PASSIVE MATTRESS SPINNER - A device is disclosed for facilitating rotation of a mattress in a horizontal plane carried by a box spring. Slick surfaces between the mattress and the box spring are selectively placed in contact in order to reduce the normal friction therebetween. The slick surfaces may be provided by two separate covers; one cover for the mattress and one cover for the box spring. A first cover is provided with a slick and non-slick surface. A second cover includes a slick surface on one side and forms part of a levitation device. The other side of the second cover may be formed with a slick or a non-slick surface. A levitation device creates an air cushion between the mattress and the box spring under the influence of an air supply which lifts the mattress and allows the mattress to be rotated in a horizontal plane virtually effortlessly. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151681 | MULTIPURPOSE TOOL CONFIGURED TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL TOOL MEMBERS - A multipurpose tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the tool may facilitate the identification and selection of a respective tool member and the subsequent unfolding of the tool member. The tool is also provided that has a structurally secure guard for one or more of the tool members, such as a knife blade. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151682 | Novel Laccases, Compositions and Methods of Use - Novel laccases, nucleic acid sequences encoding such laccases, and vectors and host cells for expressing the laccases are described. The novel laccase enzymes may be employed in conjunction with mediators to provide an improved method for bleaching denim fabrics. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151683 | LIQUID WASHING OR CLEANING AGENT HAVING A POLYMER PREVENTING GRAYING - The invention relates to the use of an anionic polymer in a liquid washing or cleaning agent for inhibiting graying when washing and/or cleaning textile web materials, and acrylic acid homopolymers comprising liquid washing and cleaning agents. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151684 | METHOD OF LAUNDERING FABRICS AT LOW TEMPERATURE - The present invention relates to a method of laundering fabric comprising the step of contacting a laundry detergent composition to water to form a wash liquor, and laundering fabric in said wash liquor, wherein the wash liquor has a temperature of above 0° C. to 20° C., and wherein the laundry detergent composition comprises greater than 1 wt % detersive surfactant and other detergent ingredients. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151685 | CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - The patent application discloses a control method of a laundry machine provided with a balancer. The method includes a balancing step of at least one time for rotating a drum ( | 2012-06-21 |
20120151686 | CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - A control method of a laundry machine is disclosed. The control method of a laundry machine having balancer includes determining at least one of a drum acceleration point and an acceleration inclination in a transient region passing step (S210) based on an unbalance amount. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151687 | CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - The control method of a laundry machine comprises re-performing a laundry distributing step in case unbalance generated in a front portion of a drum is sensed in at least one step of an accelerating step and a unbalance sensing step. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151688 | CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - A control method of a laundry machine is disclosed. The control method of a laundry machine comprising a balancer includes an unbalance sensing step, wherein the unbalance sensing step recognizes an unbalancemaximum value and an unbalanceminimum value of an unbalance wave and the unbalance sensing step determines an average value of the two unbalance maximumvalue and unbalanceminimum value to be of the unbalance generated in a drum provided in the laundry machine. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151689 | CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - A control method of a laundry machine is disclosed. The control method of a laundry machine comprising a circulating step configured to circulate water inside the tub to re-supply the water to the tub, the circulating step implemented in a heating step. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151690 | CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - The control method of a laundry machine is disclosed. The control method of a laundry machine includes a step configured to rotate a drum in an RPM band belonging to a transient region and higher at a predetermined acceleration inclination less than a preset minimum drum speed acceleration inclination of the spinning cycle for a predetermined time period. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151691 | CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - A control method of a laundry machine is disclosed. The control method of a laundry machine comprising a balancer includes a step configured to determine an irregular vibration region of the laundry machine and a balancing step implemented at least one time before a rotation speed of a drum enters the irregular vibration region, while the rotation speed is passing the irregular vibration region and after the rotation speed passes the irregular vibration region. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151692 | CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - A control method of a laundry machine is disclosed. The control method of a laundry machine provided with a balancer includes balancing step performed at least three times in a spinning cycle. According to the control method of the present invention, noise of the laundry machine can be reduced effectively when the spinning cycle is carried out. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151693 | CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - A control method of a laundry machine is disclosed. The control method of laundry machine having a drum, a front balancer provided with a front portion of the drum and a rear balancer provided with a rear portion of the drum includes accelerating the drum and rotating the drum at a constant speed of a predetermined rotation speed for a predetermined time period, the predetermined rotation speed allowing that perpendicular displacement at the front portion of the drum is different from that at the rear portion of the drum. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151694 | CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - A control method of a laundry machine is disclosed. The control method of a laundry machine comprising a balancer includes a step configured to determine an irregular vibration region of the laundry machine and a balancing step implemented at least one time before a rotation speed of a drum enters the irregular vibration region, while the rotation speed is passing the irregular vibration region and after the rotation speed passes the irregular vibration region. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151695 | CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - The patent application discloses a control method of a laundry machine provided with a balancer. The method includes decreasing a speed of a drum ( | 2012-06-21 |
20120151696 | Floor and Mat Surface Cleaning Apparatus - A mat surface cleaner of the walk-behind type, comprising a wheeled housing having a forward roller brush cleaner, a rear squeegee device, user hand controls and an internal cavity for housing the device power means and cleaning elements. The cavity is accessed through flip-open hatch along the housing upper surface, which provides access to a cleaning solution reservoir attached thereto. Along the base of the cavity is a gel cell battery, electric motor and a pulley system for powering the device. Rear hand controls provide the user control over the cleaning spray application and vehicle speed, while a rearward A/C power plug is provided for recharging the battery. The forward roller brush is adapted to provide soft-contact bristles for the particular goal of sanitizing and cleaning athletic and wrestling mats after their use without causing damage thereto, while the lightweight design of the device allows improved handling and everyday use. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151697 | Personal Care Products And Methods - In one embodiment, an oral-care system is provided. The oral-care system includes an electric toothbrush having a motor, a power source in electrical communication with the motor, and a bristle holder operatively connected to the motor. A display is in data communication with the electric toothbrush. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151698 | PERSONAL CARE DEVICE - A personal care device having a handle having an engagement portion and a persona care attachment are described. The personal care attachment has a housing attached to the engagement portion and a contact element carrier. The contact element carrier is movably coupled to the housing. A plurality of contact elements is arranged on the contact element carrier, and wherein the personal care attachment is driven at a frequency of between about 150 Hz to about 175 Hz and has a sound intensity level of less than about 75 dB(A). | 2012-06-21 |
20120151699 | Absorbent structures with integrated contact elements - A device comprising an absorbent structure and one or more resilient contact elements integrated into the absorbent structure is disclosed. The absorbent structure is preferably a sponge or foam structure and the resilient contact elements are squeegees, nodules, or combinations thereof. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the resilient contact elements include anchor features that are embedded within the absorbent stricture. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151700 | Cleaning Wipe - A disposable cleaning wipe, methods of manufacture and use of the disposable cleaning wipe are disclosed. The cleaning wipe may be made of a woven or non-woven fabric and is impregnated with a dryable non-foaming chemical that is re-activatable upon the addition of water. The cleaning wipe may be activated by a user by the addition of water and used to clean a hard surface. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151701 | Multifaceted scrubbing device - A multifaceted scrubbing device comprising a body having a head portion on one end and a handle on another end, the head portion having at least three faces for accommodating at least three working surfaces of one type or of different types. The working surfaces may be attached permanently to the faces on the head portion of the scrubbing device or they may be replaceable. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151702 | Method and Apparatus For Detecting Contaminates on a Hard Surface - A method and apparatus for detecting and removing small particulate matter fluid and/or contaminants on hard surfaces. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151703 | STEAM MOP - The present invention provides a steam mop including a mop body, a towel cleaning cushion; and a connection member connecting the towel cleaning cushion to the mop body. Wherein the connection member is a hooks & loops fastener or Velcro tape, and the hooks & loops fastener or Velcro tape has a hook portion directly connected with the towel cleaning cushion. The connection member used in the steam mop in the present invention is a special Velcro tape which is very easy to directly adhere to the towel cleaning cushion. Thus, a loop strip attached to the towel cleaning cushion is not needed, thereby avoiding the alignment of the hook portion with the loop strip. Secondly, because no loop strip is attached to the towel cleaning cushion, steam jetted by the steam mop can be fully released in the whole towel cleaning cushion, and the ejection of steam can not be stopped by the loop strip to thus improve the utilization ratio of the steam, thereby influencing the cleaning effect. Finally, a relatively simplified manufacturing process is produced, raw materials are saved, and it is helpful to save cost. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151704 | Can auger - The invention provides a specially designed auger tool configured expressly for use in retrieving the entire contents of a can or jar, quickly and with ease. Manufactured primarily of heavy duty malleable rubber material and featuring a tapered outer edge designed to swiftly scrape the sides of virtually any can or jar. The handheld device is produced in a variety of sizes to accommodate different needs. To facilitate comfort, the handle of the Can Auger is gently contoured to accommodate the natural curves of the hand and comprises a nonskid rubber or plastic grip. The actual auger tool is similar in design to traditional auger blades and comprises a winding, tapered blade which wraps around an elongated stem, forming a distinct, spiral shape. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151705 | Reusable Aftermarket Particulate Collection Member for Otherwise Conventional Consumer Floor Vacuum Cleaners - A reusable aftermarket particulate collection member for use with an otherwise conventional floor vacuum cleaner. The collection member is formed of a size, shape and configuration as to be an aftermarket replacement for a conventional, disposable paper type vacuum filter bags used with said conventional vacuum cleaners. An open end is formed on the collection member, and the collection member is further formed of a woven and/or nonwoven fabric. Said member having a slip clamp fastener arrangement for sealing the open end during use, but for allowing said opening to permit egress of collected contents. An entry portal formed within a sidewall of said collection member is circumscribed by a rigid mounting plate adapted to allow for securement to a hose inlet. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151706 | AUTOMATIC VACUUM CLEANER - The present invention relates an automatic vacuum cleaner. According to an aspect of the present invention, the automatic vacuum cleaner includes a first movement part and a second movement part capable of together moving along an inclined cleaning surface, a movement unit provided in at least one of the first movement part and the second movement part, a cleaning member provided in at least one of the first movement part and the second movement part, and a detection unit which detects states of the cleaning surface, wherein movement speeds of the first movement part and the second movement part are varied according to the sates of the cleaning surface. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151707 | Vacuum Debris Removal with Articulated Pickup and Visual Capability - A debris removal tool has a lower end pickup hose into which debris laden fluid is pulled when there is circulation through the debris removal tool from the surface. An anchor near the open end of the hose stabilizes the lower end near a recess or groove from which debris is to be removed. Once the anchor is set the hose can be extended or retracted as well as rotated on its axis to pick up debris. A camera can be located in or near the hose opening to be able to see where the debris is located and for confirmation that the debris is being removed and that the debris has fully been removed. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151708 | AIR DRIVEN HARD SURFACE CLEANING TOOL - An apparatus for cleaning solid surfaces includes a housing configured to substantially encapsulate a surface being cleaned, a vacuum port traversing the housing, a high speed rotating coupler assembly rotatably coupled to the housing, a plurality of impeller blades coupled to the high speed rotating coupler, at least one fluid jet coupled to the impeller blades, and at least one air pathway configured to pass input air past the impeller blades to rotatably drive the impeller blades. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151709 | DUST COLLECTION CONTAINER AND VACUUM CLEANER HAVING THE SAME - A dust collection container, capable of being installed in a vacuum cleaner, includes a case body and a blocking member. The blocking member is disposed in the case body to separate the case body into a dust chamber and a diversion chamber, a suction inlet corresponding to the dust chamber and an exhaust opening corresponding to the diversion chamber are disposed in the case body, and a barrier piece is disposed at the blocking member opposite to the suction inlet, so as to form a slow flow area between the barrier piece and the suction inlet to effectively disperse dirt. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151710 | REVERSE FLOW VACUUM SYSTEM - A vacuum uses reverse pulses from the vacuum motor to clean the filter associated therewith. Vacuum filters may be cleaned quickly and efficiently without expelling collected debris from the vacuum. Vacuums with two motors may be operated from 220 or 110 volt sources without a loss of power. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151711 | VACUUM CLEANER FOR BEDDING - Provided is a vacuum cleaner for bedding. The vacuum cleaner for bedding includes a casing defining an outer appearance, a dust movement device moving dust into the casing, a dust collection member disposed accessible into the casing, the dust collection member collecting the dust moved into the casing by the dust movement device, a drawing device drawing the dust collection member received in the casing to the outside of the casing, and a locking device preventing the drawing device from be voluntarily moved in a direction in which the dust collection member is drawn to the outside of the casing. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151712 | DUST COLLECTOR FOR A VACUUM CLEANER HAVING A FILTERED DUST REMOVAL FUNCTION AND VACUUM CLEANER - A dust collector includes a centrifugal separator, a discharge unit having a filtered dust collecting space provided with a discharge unit discharge hole at a discharging side of the centrifugal separator and an intake passage communicating with a bottom of the discharge unit discharge hole, a filter unit provided with a filter member and mounted at the discharge unit discharge hole, and a sealing member including a dust removing device mounted on the filter unit and a dust container formed on a bottom surface of the centrifugal separator, wherein the sealing member opens the filtered dust collecting space and the intake passage by means of the weight thereof and closes the filtered dust collecting space and the intake passage by means of negative pressure. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151713 | SUCTION NOZZLE WITH SHUTTLING PLATE AND CONVERGING DEBRIS PATHS - A suction nozzle assembly comprises a nozzle body with a slidably supported shuttling plate mounted therebeneath. The shuttling plate selectively directs suction to focused nozzle inlet openings at the front and rear portions of the nozzle body on forward and backward cleaning strokes, respectively. Converging debris paths defined by a plurality of debris guides direct debris towards the focused nozzle inlets. The debris guides further define along the underside of the shuttling plate sheet retention platforms that are isolated from the working air path and have dust cloths to remove dust from the surface. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151714 | Hold-open device for holding a roll-up door in an overhead out-of-the-way position - The present invention provides an improved hold-open device ( | 2012-06-21 |
20120151715 | Gate adjustment system - A gate adjustment system has a bull-nose glide, a flat glide, a plurality of spacers, a gap size gauge, and a gap adjustment wedge. The glides are attached to the latch post and the latch side of a gate opposite one another. As the gate is shut, the bull-nose portion of the bull-nose glide impacts the rounded edge of the flat glide. The two curved surfaces allow the impact force to cause the gate to be lifted and pushed back into alignment. The gap adjustment wedge can be positioned between the top of the latch side and the latch post and pushed downwards into the gap until the gap is uniform from the top to the bottom. The gap size gauge then measures the size of the gap and that measurement is used to determine which of the plurality of spacers should be installed with the glides. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151716 | HINGE DEVICE - A hinge device has a first part and a second part, which are intended to be attached to a door frame and a door, respectively. The first part and the second part are rigidly connected to each other and have each a tubular housing, whose centre axis defines a first hinge axis and which accommodates two balls, an axially displaceable locking member arranged axially inwardly of each ball, a compression spring arranged between and cooperating with each ball and the associated locking member, and an eccentric located between the two locking members and cooperating therewith. Each eccentric is rotatably carried about a transverse axis in the respective housing and rotatable between an initial position, in which the two associated locking members are located in an axially inner position and the two associated balls are located in a position slightly projecting from the housing, in which position they are held biased by the respective compression spring, and an active position, in which the two associated locking members are located in an axially outer position, in which they abut against the respective ball axially locking it in the projecting position. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151717 | Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing a Beam - Provided is an apparatus comprising a tensioner, first clamp, first slide, second clamp, and second slide. A tensioner may be adapted to apply a tensile force along a first dimension, may comprise a first end and a second end movable with respect to one another, and may be adapted to apply a clamping force therebetween. A first slide may be adapted to secure the first clamp such that the first clamp is substantially free to move in a second dimension and may comprise a first end and a second end movable with respect to one another. A second clamp may be adapted to apply a clamping force between the first end and the second end and may be adapted to secure the second clamp, such that the second clamp is substantially free to move in the second dimension. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151718 | Fastener Stringer for Hidden Slide Fastener - The invention provides a fastener stringer for a hidden slide fastener Each of the fastener tapes includes a main tape body, a folded tape portion which is folded into a U-shape, and an element attaching portion. The folded tape portion includes at least two multiple-weave portions in which warp yarn forms a multiple-weave structure, and a single-weave portion arranged at least at one location of an intermediate portion of the folded tape portion. According to this, it is possible to enhance rigidity of the folded tape portion in a lateral direction of a tape, and to prevent a position of the warp yarn from being misaligned at the multiple-weave portion. Therefore, hiding performance of the hidden slide fastener can be enhanced. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151719 | Slider for Concealed Slide Fastener - Providing a slider for a concealed slide fastener, capable of achieving a smooth sliding operation of the slider, even when the slider is applied to a seat cover for a seat and strong lateral pulling force is applied to the slider when the slide fastener is closed. A slider for a concealed slide fastener comprises a slider body having at least a lower blade, left and right side wall portions and left and right first flanges, and slider upper plate member engaged with the slider body and having at least a second flange projecting toward at least the left and right side wall portions. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151720 | STRUCTURED SURFACE WITH MULTIPLE-POST CAPS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A structured surface, which includes a thermoplastic backing sheet and a first upstanding element, is disclosed. The first upstanding element includes multiple, spaced-apart posts and a single cap at the distal ends of the multiple, spaced-apart posts. The structured surface furthermore typically includes a plurality of spaced-apart, upstanding posts with caps on their distal ends, where the ratio of the caps to the posts is less than one-to-one. Also disclosed is a method of making a structured surface. The method includes providing a thermoplastic backing sheet with a plurality of spaced-apart, upstanding posts; and deforming the distal ends to form caps on at least some of the spaced-apart, upstanding posts. At least some of the caps upon forming touch at least one adjacent cap to form a conjoined cap at the distal ends of multiple posts. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151721 | CLAMP STRUCTURE - A clamp structure includes a base plate, a pair of first jaws, and a pair of second jaws. The first jaws extend respectively from two sides of the base plate in a face-to-face manner and form a first jaw opening at their ends. The first jaws are also formed with a pair of cutouts that face each other. The second jaws extend respectively from the pair of cutouts towards the base plate and form a second jaw opening at their ends. Each second jaw has a hook-shaped configuration composed of a first arc near the second jaw opening and a second arc away from the base plate, wherein the first arc has a greater curvature than the second arc. A junction box and a solar panel which are bonded together can be inserted into and thus clamped by the clamp structure so as to be secured against lateral shifting. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151722 | METHOD OF MAKING A STRUCTURED SURFACE AND ARTICLE THEREFROM - A method of making a structured surface and a mechanical fastener precursor are disclosed. The method includes providing a thermoplastic backing with spaced-apart, upstanding posts with base portions attached to the thermoplastic backing and distal tips; deforming the distal tips to form caps on at least some of the spaced-apart, upstanding posts to provide capped posts, wherein at least some caps upon forming touch at least one adjacent cap; and separating the capped posts. Typically, the at least some caps upon forming are shaped at least partially by the at least one adjacent cap. The mechanical fastener precursor includes a thermoplastic backing and upstanding male fastening elements with bases attached to the thermoplastic backing and distal caps larger in area than the cross-sectional area of the bases, wherein the bases of the male fastening elements are spaced apart, wherein at least some of the distal caps touch at least one adjacent distal cap. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151723 | DISPLAY LOCK DEVICE - When a display unit | 2012-06-21 |
20120151724 | HOOK LATCH FITTED WITH A POSITIONING DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SUCH A LATCH - The invention relates to a hook latch ( | 2012-06-21 |
20120151725 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH VOLTAGE ALUMINUM CAPACITOR DESIGN - The present subject matter includes a method of producing an apparatus for use in a patient, the method including etching an anode foil, anodizing the anode foil, assembling the anode foil, at least one cathode foil and one or more separators into a capacitor stack adapted to deliver from about 5.3 joules per cubic centimeter of capacitor stack volume to about 6.3 joules per cubic centimeter of capacitor stack volume at a voltage of between about 465 volts to about 620 volts, inserting the stack into a capacitor case, inserting the capacitor case into a device housing adapted for implant in a patient, connecting the capacitor to a component and sealing the device housing. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151726 | METHOD OF FORMING CAPACITOR STRUCTURE - In a capacitor structure and method of forming the same, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a first insulation layer are sequentially formed on a substrate. The first and second electrodes and the first insulation layer are covered with a second insulation layer on the substrate. A first plug is in contact with the second electrode through the second insulation layer. A second plug is in contact with the first electrode through the first and second insulation layer. A third insulation layer is formed on the second insulation layer. Third and fourth comb-shaped electrodes are formed in the third insulation layer. The third electrode is contact with the first plug and the fourth electrode is contact with the second plug while facing the third electrode. Thus, the teeth of the comb-shaped electrodes are alternately arranged and spaced apart in the third insulation layer. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151727 | Release Tool - A tool for releasing a tube from a fluid carrying tubing fitting having a C frame with a first end member and a second longer end member. A screw having a first end and a second end is rotatably coupled to the first and second end members and a knob coupled to the first end of the screw is provided for rotating the screw. A movable jaw is located between the first and second end members and has a threaded opening that engages the first end of the screw. The tool may include a bolster plate which is adapted to be attached to the second end member of the C frame or to the movable jaw to contact the back of a tubing fitting and has an adapter plate with a hook that engages the screw and has a slot for engaging a tube from the front of a tubing fitting. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151728 | Tool device for dismantling bearing element - A tool device includes a support lever having a middle screw hole and having two side open channels, a pressing member having an outer thread for engaging with the screw hole of the support lever and having a center member pivotally attached to the inner end portion for engaging with the object, and two connecting levers each having a tongue formed in an inner end portion for engaging with the bearing element to be removed and each having an outer end portion engageable into the channel of the support lever, and each having an enlarged head for anchoring the support lever to the element and the object, and for allowing the element to be pulled and removed from the object with the pressing member. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151729 | REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES - A removal and replacement tool for vehicles contains a first body including a chamber, a second hole, and a third hole; a grip set including a second body and a push piece, the push piece including an arcuate notch; at least one first returning spring, one end of which is fixed in the chamber, and another end of which abuts against two sides of the second body; a shaft member disposed in the chamber, and its one end extending out of the first body from the first hole; a second spring, one end of which abuts against the chamber, another end of which is biased against the shaft member; an engaging member including a first side wall and a second side wall; a rotary knob including a rotating portion and a rod portion connecting with the rotating portion. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151730 | JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS - Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151731 | Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing a Beam Section - Provided is a beam component fixturing apparatus comprising a locator surface set for a first dimension, a locator surface set for a second dimension, and a locator surface set for a third dimension. The locator surface set for a first dimension may comprise a first locator surface for the first dimension and a second locator surface for the first dimension adapted to provide a compressive load on a beam component placed therebetween. The locator surface set for a second dimension may comprise a first locator surface for the second dimension and a second locator surface for the second dimension adapted to provide a compressive load on a beam component placed therebetween. The locator surface set for a third dimension may comprise a first locator surface for the third dimension and a second locator surface for the third dimension adapted to provide a compressive load on a beam component placed therebetween. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151732 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING FLOORBOARDS - A method and system for treating floorboards. A plurality of panels are provided and comprise a plurality of floorboards, each floorboard having a top and bottom surface, and longitudinal and transversal edges. The floorboards are assembled together by at least one of their edges to form the panel. The panel is mechanically dismantled in order to expose each edge of each floorboard. A treatment product is applied to the peripheral edges of the floorboards. The method and system of the invention are particularly suitable for a mass production of floorboards on a production line. The method and system of the invention allow the edges of the boards to be treated separately, for example with a color or shade different than the top and bottom surfaces. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151733 | TAPPED INSERT FOR CYLINDRICAL BORE AND INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH INSERT - The present invention relates to a tapped insert for cylindrical plain bore ( | 2012-06-21 |
20120151734 | Method of Installing Sealed Circular Ductwork - A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151735 | Method and Tooling for Partial Disassembly of a Bypass Turbofan Engine - A method and tooling for partial disassembly of a bypass turbofan engine wherein the longitudinal axis of the bypass turbofan engine remains generally horizontal during disassembly. The low pressure turbine module is removed with a low pressure turbine module horizontal removal tool. An extended bearing nut tool may be supported by a stabilization member and may remove a bearing nut. An extended high pressure turbine shaft stretching tool may stretch a high pressure turbine shaft to release a high pressure turbine shaft nut. An extended bearing pulling tool may be used to pull a bearing while the low pressure turbine shaft remains in place. A modified measurement bridge may be used to measure the position of certain components while the low pressure turbine shaft remains in place. A nozzle jig may be used to assemble nozzles and feather seals to create a nozzle module. And an arcuate datum may be used to make certain measurements from the aft end of the high pressure turbine shaft while the low pressure turbine shaft remains in place. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151736 | IMPLANT INSERTION DEVICE LOADING STATION - A loading station for loading an implant into an insertion device comprises two holders. Each holder is adapted to receive an endplate of the implant, e.g., in a slot of the holder. The loading station may include a distraction block that is disposed on or integrated within one of the holders. The distraction block is adapted to receive the distal ends of the blades of the insertion device, and maintain the insertion device in a particular position. The distraction block is configured to distract the blades from each other, so that the user may insert the implant into the insertion device. Alternatively, each holder of the loading station may have recess guides to receive the blades of the insertion device, and separate the blades from each other as the insertion device is pushed towards the loading station. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151737 | GAME HANGING APPARATUS AND METHOD TO HANG A BODY FOR DISPLAY - An apparatus to hang a game trophy on a support structure and to facilitate adjustment of the orientation of the game trophy relative to the support structure comprising a first member, having a dog and a protruding peg with an enlarged head, and a saddle portion adjacent to the enlarged head, and a second member having a bay opening, a bay, a recess adjacent to the bay opening, and a plurality of generally adjacent dog recesses. A method of hanging a game trophy comprises receiving the enlarged head of the peg through the bay opening to align the saddle portion of the first member with the throat of the bay of the second member, and by then receiving the dog into an aligned dog recess of the second member to releasably couple the second member to the first member. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151738 | FORMING AN INK TANK WITH CAPILLARY BREATHER - A method for forming an ink tank for an inkjet printhead, the method includes providing a housing including a back wall, a side wall extending from the back wall, and an ink supply port for providing ink to the inkjet printhead; providing a convex-shaped flexible wall including a peripheral bonding region; inserting a first capillary member into the housing, the first capillary member including a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; inserting a spring into the housing such that a first portion of the spring contacts the back wall; affixing the peripheral bonding region of the flexible wall to an edge of the side wall of the housing to form a reservoir for holding ink; removing air from the reservoir such that the flexible wall is drawn toward the back wall; and adding liquid ink to the reservoir such that the liquid ink contacts the first surface of the first capillary member and such that air from outside the housing contacts the second surface of the first capillary member. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151739 | Radiation Shield Support System and Method - Disclosed herein is new and improved system and method for supporting radiation shields. The system may include a first frame subassembly, a second frame assembly, and a quick disconnect. The first frame sub assembly may include an upper partial ring support, a lower partial ring support, and a plurality of vertical supports. The second frame sub assembly may include an upper partial ring support, a lower partial ring support, and a plurality of vertical supports. The second frame subassembly may have a ring hole. The quick disconnect may include a plug and a bolt. The plug may be permanently affixed to the first frame subassembly, and the bolt may be configured to pass through the ring hole and the plug hole in order to removably secure the first frame subassembly to the second frame subassembly. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151740 | Unknown - The method comprises the following steps for each of the reinforcing bands: a) anchoring a first zone ( | 2012-06-21 |
20120151741 | PIVOT BEARING - A pivot bearing includes a spherical bearing body and a single-piece bearing shell. The bearing shell encloses the bearing body at least partially and creates a clearance fit between the bearing body and the bearing shell which clearance fit permits a degree of articulated freedom of the pivot bearing. The single-piece bearing shell includes a radial slot based on a wall thickness of the bearing shell and has at least one contoured bulge. At least one push-in element has a part shape corresponding to the bulge such that the part shape of the push-in element has a defined oversize with respect to the bulge of the slot. The oversize indicates a predetermined clearance fit between the bearing body and the bearing shell that defines a bearing play when the push-in element is mounted in the slot. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151742 | FASTENER APPLICATOR TOOL AND METHOD - An applicator tool is disclosed for applying a fastener between cooperating surfaces of a dielectric protector placed at least partially over a component of an electrical power transmission system, the applicator tool made at least in part of dielectric material and comprising: a structural frame element; a fastener mount connected to the structural frame element and moveable relative to the structural frame element between a first position and a second position to at least partially define a fastener drive path; and an actuator connected to drive the fastener mount from the first position to the second position to apply in use a fastener, mounted on the fastener mount, through cooperating surfaces positioned on the fastener drive path. A tool is also disclosed for holding together in alignment two mating surfaces with pre-drilled holes and applying a fastener to penetrate the holes and secure the mating surfaces together. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151743 | REMOTELY ACCESSIBLE SUBSEA STRAIN SENSOR ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - A system and method for the installation and removal of monitoring equipment is disclosed. In some embodiments, the monitoring equipment may be installed or removed using a remotely operated vehicle. In certain implementations, the monitoring system includes a sensor assembly connectable to a tubular member, an alignment tool for installing or removing the sensor assembly to and from the tubular member, and an alignment cage for facilitating access of the alignment tool to the sensor assembly. In some embodiments, the alignment tool may be aligned with the sensor assembly for installation or removal as a result of the alignment tool being inserted through the alignment cage. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151744 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING RADIOPAQUE MARKERS TO A STENT - A mandrel for supporting a stent and rollers for pressing a radiopaque marker into a stent are disclosed. The mandrel can have a forward portion for carrying the stent and a rear portion for urging the stent forward portion into a gap between the rollers. The mandrel may be pushed or pulled into the gap, which is sized to allow the rollers to press the marker into engagement with the stent. Prior to moving the mandrel into the gap, the marker may be placed on a surface of the stent or partially inside a recess in the stent. Several markers can be efficiently and uniformly pressed onto the stent by moving the mandrel into the gap in one continuous movement in an axial or lateral direction. Markers can also be pressed onto the stent by placing the stent in the gap and rotating the stent about its central axis. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151745 | PLATE JOINT FOR A PARTS FIXTURE MADE OF CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE - A plate joint for joining two plates together includes a first plate and a second plate, with each of the first plate and second plate having a first edge and an opposite and generally parallel second edge. The first plate and second plate are connected together in a generally orthogonal orientation relative to each other with a finger joint defined by a notch in each plate which interlock with each other. The first edge of the first plate and the first edge of the second plate each have a groove therein which axially align with each other in and end-to-end manner. A locking pin is press fitted into the grooves in each of the first plate and the second plate. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151746 | Apparatuses, Systems and Methods for the Attachment of Substrates to Supports with Light Curable Adhesives - Disclosed are apparatuses, systems and methods for attachment of substrates to supports. Disclosed are integrated pick-and-place curing apparatuses and systems and methods for using them. Integration of pick-and-place and curing functionalities provides higher efficiency and effectiveness compared to approaches which separate the two functions. Also disclosed are systems and methods for simultaneous attachment of a plurality of substrates to a support. Substrates include, within certain embodiments, arrays of biological polymers which are unaffected by the disclosed pick-and-place curing approaches. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151747 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING OF A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR APPLICABLE IN AN EXHAUST LINE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for producing a thermoelectric generator configured to be used in an exhaust system of a motor vehicle. The thermoelectric generator includes a plurality of tubular thermoelectric modules arranged in a housing and including external pipes, internal pipes, p-doped and n-doped thermoelectric elements, and external rings. The thermoelectric modules are separated from one another on a face side by pipe bottoms. The method steps include connecting, by a gas-tight connection, the external pipes with the housing and the pipe bottoms; applying an electrically insulating coating onto inside surface of the external pipes; sliding the internal pipes including the p-doped and n-doped thermoelectric elements, and the external rings into the external pipes; shrinking the external pipes and fitting the external pipes into the internal pipes. | 2012-06-21 |
20120151748 | METHODS OF DESIGNING AN INDUCTOR HAVING OPENING ENCLOSED WITHIN CONDUCTIVE LINE - Embodiments disclosed include methods of designing an inductor. The inductor can include a conductive line including at least one turn and an opening positioned within an interior of a region of the conductive line. | 2012-06-21 |