25th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 61 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110151979 | METHOD OF ENABLING RESTORATION OF GAMES AND A METHOD OF RESTORING GAMES - There is disclosed a method for enabling restoration of games. The method comprises receiving a request for subsequent restoration of a game at a gaming device, selecting one of a plurality of game state identifiers associated with respective ones of a plurality of game states based on a current game state presented at the gaming device, and issuing the game state identifier. There is also disclosed a method for restoring games. The method comprises receiving a game state identifier, and restoring a game at a gaming device to one of a plurality of game states associated with respective ones of a plurality of game state identifiers based on the game state identifier. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151980 | TORQUE LIMITER FOR AN OCT CATHETER - An apparatus comprising a torque wire connected to an imaging probe; and a torque limiter defining a bore, a first end of the torque limiter being in mechanical communication with a motor, a second end of the torque limiter being in mechanical communication with the torque wire, the torque wire being disposed through the bore of the torque limiter. The torque limiter comprises a member defining at least one cutout which causes the torque limiter to break when rotational force on the torque wire exceeds a predetermined amount, thereby decoupling the motor from the torque wire. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151981 | INTERMEDIARY FLANGE, COMBINED INTERMEDIARY FLANGE UNIT AND VIBRATION DAMPER - An intermediary flange for coupling spring units of damper assemblies connected in series, the intermediary flange comprising: radially extending bars with contact and support surfaces oriented in circumferential direction opposite to one another for supporting end portions of the spring units of the different damper assemblies. The bars are formed by particular bar elements which are aligned and fix in a circumferential direction with respect to their relative positions through attachment at annular disc shaped lateral components axially disposed on both sides. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151982 | Assembly for Coupling a Constant Velocity Joint with a Motor Vehicle Hub Bearing Unit - A coupling assembly for connecting a hub bearing unit with a constant velocity joint includes a bell member of a constant velocity joint having a tubular section disposed about a driving ring and having an end surface facing a hub member end surface and an inner circumferential surface defining a bore. The inner surface has inner splines engageable with driving ring outer splines and a tapering surface section. A sealing member is disposed between the hub and bell end surfaces and seals the space between the surfaces. An annular retainer disposed within the bell bore has a tapering outer circumferential surface engageable with the inner surface section of the bore such that the tubular section is retained between the retainer outer surface and the hub end surface, preventing disengagement of the splines and compressing the sealing member between the end surfaces. A connector connects the retainer with the hub. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151983 | Imaging Device, System and Method - An image projecting device for producing a physiological illusion in a viewing guest, the device having a housing with a transparent projection surface, a strobe light supported by the housing and configured to illuminate the transparent projection surface, an image located on the transparent projection surface, and a controller configured to activate and set duration of the strobe light at a predetermined time to produce a physiological illusion of the image in the viewing guest. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151984 | GOLF SWING TRAINER - A golf practice and exercise device has an elevated arm from which an impact object is suspended for swinging movement. The object is positioned with a clubhead impact target in position for striking by the clubhead of a golf club swung by a golfer. The resistance to the impact of the golf club is adjustable. A sensor detects the magnitude and velocity of the striking force, and a display displays an indication as to how far a golf ball would have gone after being struck with a force and velocity of the detected magnitude. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151985 | Putting Trainer - A putting trainer has a long strip mounted to the head along a length of the putter head. The long strip has a pair of ends, namely a close end toward the player and a far end away from a player. The putting trainer has a ball path having a pair of columns of sensors, namely a column of right sensors and a column of left sensors. The pair of columns of sensors detect the motion of the long strip over the pair of columns of sensors. An audio output from a speaker provides feedback to the player. A golf trainer also includes a golf putter having a handle, a shaft connected to the handle, a hosel connected to the shaft and a putter head connected to the hosel. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151986 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SHOT TRACKING - The present invention relates to a shot tracking device for attachment to a golf club. The shot tracking device comprises a housing, a battery, and a circuit board. A plurality of board components are disposed on the circuit board, the plurality of comprise a microprocessor, a resistor, a capacitor, a load switch and a RFID chip. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151987 | GOLF CLUB COMPRISING A PIEZOELECTRIC SENSOR - An apparatus for determining the kinematic characteristics of a golf club are disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one piezoelectric component selectively positioned within or upon at least one portion of a golf club. When the club head impacts an object such as a golf ball, the piezoelectric component is operable to determine the velocity of the club. It may also be desirable for the piezoelectric component to determine the magnitude of vibration during impact and swing speed. In this manner, the piezoelectric component may function determine the efficiency of a golf club swing. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151988 | PERFORMANCE ENHANCED GOLF CLUB SHAFTS - A plurality of two or more golf club shafts designed to optimize the performance of a specific shaft with respect to a specific golf swing is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a plurality of two or more golf club shafts wherein a dramatic difference in torque can be achieved by two golf club shafts within the same weight classification regardless of the flex of the shaft. A plurality of golf club shafts in accordance with the present invention may generally a difference in weight-to-torque ratio of greater than about 1.5 and a difference in butt-frequency-to-torque ratio of greater than about 8.0 between any two golf club shafts within the plurality of golf club shafts. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151989 | GOLF CLUB HEADS - A plurality of golf club heads wherein the difference in spin is minimized is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a plurality of fairway wood type golf club head with a volume of between about 110 cubic centimeters (cc) and about 250 cc, wherein the change in backspin between any two clubs within the plurality of metal wood type golf club heads is less than about 600 revolutions per minute (rpm). A plurality of golf clubs in accordance with the present invention may generally have all of its clubs maintain a center of gravity (CG) location that is less than about 8.0 mm away from a neutral axis of the golf club head regardless of the difference in loft of the specific golf club head within the plurality of golf club heads. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151990 | Self aligning golf club - A golf club assembly is designed to self align its self when the golfer takes a practice swing before hitting a golf ball to the green. The golf ball trajectory to the hole on the green is more accurate, because of this self alignment screw added to the golf club head and the centerline line of the shaft is attached to the golf head to intersect with the centerline of the golf head. This centerline is developed from the sweet spot to the center of gravity of the club head. The club head is designed so it has the same height as the sweet spot. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151991 | Golf Club Shaft - It is object of the present invention to provide a golf club shaft superior in accuracy, minimizing a displacement between thermosetting resin layers, capable of obtaining a feeling close to the feeling of a steel shaft, and superior in stability. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151992 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE - A golf club head with an improved sweet spot, defined as a portion of the striking face that has at least 99.7% of the maximum ballspeed is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a significantly circular sweet spot that encompasses at least about 1.5% of the total striking face. A golf club head in accordance with the present invention may generally have a improved face geometry with an elliptical factor of greater than about 0.5, a beveled transition portion around the striking face of the golf club head, a variable face thickness region with decreases thickness, or even a tilted bulge and roll radius all helping improve the performance of the golf club head. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151993 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE - A golf club head with an improved sweet spot, defined as a portion of the striking face that has at least 99.7% of the maximum ballspeed is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a significantly circular sweet spot that encompasses at least about 1.5% of the total striking face. A golf club head in accordance with the present invention may generally have a improved face geometry with an elliptical factor of greater than about 0.5, a beveled transition portion around the striking face of the golf club head, a variable face thickness region with decreases thickness, or even a tilted bulge and roll radius all helping improve the performance of the golf club head. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151994 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE - A golf club head with an improved sweet spot, defined as a portion of the striking face that has at least 99.7% of the maximum ballspeed is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a significantly circular sweet spot that encompasses at least about 1.5% of the total striking face. A golf club head in accordance with the present invention may generally have a improved face geometry with an elliptical factor of greater than about 0.5, a beveled transition portion around the striking face of the golf club head, a variable face thickness region with decreases thickness, or even a tilted bulge and roll radius all helping improve the performance of the golf club head. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151995 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH ADJUSTABLE WEIGHTING, CUSTOMIZABLE FACE-ANGLE, AND VARIABLE BULGE AND ROLL FACE - A customizable golf club head is disclosed herein. The customizable golf club head includes a body comprising a crown and a sole and a removable skid plate attached to the sole, wherein the removable skid plate affects the face angle of the golf club head at address. The face angle of the golf club can be further altered by removing the first skid plate and replacing it with a second skid plate having a structure that, when the second skid plate is affixed to the golf club head, causes the golf club head to have a different face angle at address. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151996 | Golf Club Head - A golf club head designed to act under impact load as a bridge comprising a face; an inertial support system; a rear structure; and a force transfer system, under impact load the force transfer system, in cooperation with the inertial support system, elongating the rear structure and controlling the bending of the face, the pattern of bending of the face being a substantially bridge-like pattern of bending or a substantially modified bridge-like pattern of bending. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151997 | METAL WOOD CLUB - A golf club head is provided having a body and a face insert, with a slot in a perimeter region of the body of the club head adjacent the face insert. The slot increases the flex of the hitting surface on impact with a golf ball, thereby increasing the speed with which the ball rebounds off the hitting face and increases the overall distance the ball is hit. The slot preferably moves the sweet spot of the hitting face a distance X from the face center of the hitting face. The slot may be filled with an elastomeric material. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151998 | GOLF CLUB HEAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A golf club head according to this invention has scorelines formed in its face surface. A first plated layer is formed on at least the face surface of a head base body before the scorelines are formed in the face surface, the face surface is grooved to form the scorelines in it, and a second plated layer is formed on the face surface. | 2011-06-23 |
20110151999 | GOLF CLUB HEAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A golf club head according to this invention has scorelines formed in its face surface. A plated layer is formed on at least the face surface of a head base body before the scorelines are formed in the face surface, and the face surface is grooved to form the scorelines in it. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152000 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, the connection assembly includes a removable hosel sleeve that allows a shaft to be supported a desired predetermined orientation relative to the club head. In this manner, the shaft loft and/or lie angle of the club can be adjusted without resorting to traditional bending of the shaft. In some embodiments, the club head has an adjustable sole piece that can be adjusted upwardly and downwardly relative to the sole of the club head, which is effective to adjust the face angle of the club head. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152001 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head comprises: a hollow structure having an insertion-opening in the outer surface of the golf club head; a quick-release lid of the insertion-opening; a tubular part disposed in a hollow of the hollow structure and having a bottomed hole with which the insertion-opening communicates; and a gravity point adjuster. The gravity point adjuster comprises: a heavy-weight member having a specific gravity and a length L | 2011-06-23 |
20110152002 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GOLF CLUB HEAD, GOLF CLUB HEAD, AND HEAD BASE BODY - This invention provides a method of manufacturing a golf club head by processing a head base body having a face base surface which becomes a face surface by finishing. The head base body includes a main body portion having the face base surface, and projecting portions which project from the main body portion. The method includes a finishing step of performing the finishing while the head base body is fixed in position by supporting the projecting portions, and a separation step of separating the projecting portions after the finishing. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152003 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH MULTI-COMPONENT CONSTRUCTION - A golf club head with multi-component construction. The golf club head includes a hollow body that is created from components constructed of different materials so that the weight distribution may be optimized. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152004 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head includes: a face portion; a sole portion; a side portion; a crown portion defining a hollow portion with the face portion, the sole portion and the side portion; a hosel portion; an adhesive material provided on an inner surface of the hollow portion; and a protruding portion for dividing an arrangement area of the adhesive material, the protruding portion being provided on the sole portion. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152005 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE - A golf club head with an improved sweet spot, defined as a portion of the striking face that has at least 99.7% of the maximum ballspeed is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a significantly circular sweet spot that encompasses at least about 1.5% of the total striking face. A golf club head in accordance with the present invention may generally have a improved face geometry with an elliptical factor of greater than about 0.5, a beveled transition portion around the striking face of the golf club head, a variable face thickness region with decreases thickness, or even a tilted bulge and roll radius all helping improve the performance of the golf club head. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152006 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE - A golf club head with an improved sweet spot, defined as a portion of the striking face that has at least 99.7% of the maximum ballspeed is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head with a significantly circular sweet spot that encompasses at least about 1.5% of the total striking face. A golf club head in accordance with the present invention may generally have a improved face geometry with an elliptical factor of greater than about 0.5, a beveled transition portion around the striking face of the golf club head, a variable face thickness region with decreases thickness, or even a tilted bulge and roll radius all helping improve the performance of the golf club head. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152007 | METHOD FOR INCREASING MELT FLOW OF A BIMODAL IONOMER COMPOSITION - Provided is a method for increasing the melt flow of a composition comprising a mixture of high molecular weight carboxylate functionalized ethylene copolymers (Mw between 80,000 and 500,000 Da) with low molecular weight carboxylate functionalized ethylene copolymers (Mw between 2,000 and 30,000 Da), wherein the carboxylic acid groups are at least partially neutralized to form salts containing zinc cations. The method comprises melt mixing the composition with ionomers containing cations other than zinc. Also disclosed are trimodal compositions comprising high molecular weight terpolymers, high molecular weight dipolymers and low molecular weight dipolymers wherein the carboxylic acid groups are at least partially neutralized to salts containing zinc cations and non-zinc cations. The compositions are used in films, multilayer structures and other articles of manufacture. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152008 | INJECTION MOLDABLE COMPOSITIONS AND GOLF BALLS PREPARED THEREFROM - A golf ball is disclosed which includes a Single Component Region which includes greater than 75% by weight of an injection moldable rubber and one or more Discrete Hardness Regions within the Single Component Region. The golf ball may optionally also include a core, an outer cover layer and one or more intermediate layers. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152009 | MULTI-LAYER CORE GOLF BALL - The present invention is directed to an improved multi-layer golf ball displaying enhanced playing characteristics, including high speed, high launch, and low spin. In general the golf ball displays improved performance in areas such as distance and feel for lower swing speed players. The ball has a relatively large solid inner core, with at least one solid outer core layer surrounding the inner core, and a thin cover layer surrounding the outermost core layer. The inner core is softer than the outer core, which in turn is softer than the cover. The ball may be designed such that the coefficient of restitution (COR) gradient is from slow to fast; that is, the inner core has a lower COR than the total core, which has a lower COR than the entire golf ball. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152010 | CROSSLINKED IONOMER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to golf balls comprising a crosslinked ionomer composition formed by the reaction of either one or more ionomers, or an ionomer precursor composition, with one or more crosslinking agents including polyisocyanates, blocked polyisocyanates, polyurethane prepolymers, blocked polyurethane prepolymers, polyurea prepolymers, blocked polyurea prepolymers, polyamines, blocked polyamines and dicyanodiamides. The resulting modified ionomer compositions exhibit increased tensile strength and a decrease in tensile elongation as compared to the uncrosslinked ionomer analogs while maintaining Shore D hardness. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152011 | Ball Toss Up Apparatus for Batting Practice and Game Play - A ball toss up apparatus ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110152012 | DEVICE FOR PRACTICING THROWING A BALL | 2011-06-23 |
20110152013 | FOOTBALL SLED WITH BLOCKER PAD RANGE OF MOTION - A blocking sled includes an arm movable relative to a sled frame and a blocking pad movable relative to the arm. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152014 | FOOTBALL SLED WITH BLOCKER PAD RANGE OF MOTION - A range of motion assembly for a blocking sled includes a pivot assembly to provide a range of motion and a cartridge system to restrict the range of motion. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152015 | Ball bat with internal impact dampening means - Industry regulatory organizations have created performance restrictions for ball bats. The present invention relates to a ball bat with an internal impact dampening means. More particularly, the present invention relates to a ball bat with a handle, a barrel, and a central tube positioned coaxially within the barrel. The central tube includes at least one restriction member capable of limiting the deformation experienced by the ball bat upon impact of a ball. Precisely limiting the deformation of the ball bat allows the present invention to achieve, but not exceed, performance substantially equal to the maximum performance allowed by industry regulatory organizations and maintain that level of performance over a substantial length of the ball bat. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152016 | Sport racquet - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing at least a portion of a sports racquet frame that comprises a step a) of providing a moldable tube structure containing a first inflatable bladder and a second inflatable bladder. The first and second inflatable bladders are positioned on opposite first and second regions of the moldable tube structure. At an intermediate region, the tube structure comprises one or more cross channels, which pass through the moldable tube structure. The method according to the present invention comprises also a further step b) of inserting said tube structure inside a mold forming a mold cavity of a desired shape. Mold members are inserted into the cross channels of the tube structure, so that the outer surface of the mold member faces the inner surface of the corresponding cross channel. The mold members have position and orientation that correspond to the position and orientation, along the string bed plane, of the string port holes, which are to be formed on said frame portion. The method, according to the present invention, comprises also a step c) of pressurizing the first and second bladders, so that the tube structure conforms to the shape of the mold, and heating the mold, so that the tube structure cures. The method, according to the present invention, comprises a further step d) of removing the cured tube structure from the mold cavity and removing the mold members from the cross channels. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152017 | ELASTIC GRIP SLEEVE AND GRIP CAP FOR BALL GAME RACKET - The present invention relates to an elastic grip sleeve for the grip of a ball game racket, the sleeve having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface is provided at least in parts with an adhesive strip. The present invention moreover relates to a retrofit kit for a ball game racket, comprising a grip sleeve and at least an adhesive strip. Moreover, according to the invention there is provided a method for attaching a grip sleeve to the grip portion of a ball game racket. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152018 | Round Ball, such as a Soccer Ball, having a Pattern of Fins to Resist Rolling - A ball with high aerodynamic drag and with the ability to rapidly come to a stop when rolling on a flat or a slight inclined surface is disclosed herein. The ball has an arrangement of fins sewn, glued or molded to its surface. These fins may be of various heights from | 2011-06-23 |
20110152019 | BELT AND CONICAL PULLEY TRANSMISSION - A belt and conical pulley transmission including pairs of conical pulleys on the drive side and on the driven side, each pair of pulleys including an axially movable and an axially fixed conical pulley. A plate-link chain is disposed between the pulley pairs to transmit torque and includes pressure pieces. A slide rail guides the chain in a chain movement direction and is tiltably supported for tilting movement relative to a support. The slide rail is also movable along the support in a transverse direction relative to the chain movement direction to guide the chain during transmission ratio changes to minimize chain transverse oscillations and consequent acoustic disturbances. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152020 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION WITH AXIALLY MOVABLE TORQUE TRANSMITTING MECHANISM - An electronically controlled CVT driving pulley comprising a pair of opposed sheaves adapted to rotate about a driving pulley rotation axis is hereby provided, one of the sheaves including an axial protrusion including a series of teeth cooperating with an axial bearing mechanism providing a relative axial displacement between the opposed sheaves and to transmit a torque between the opposed sheaves. A kit and a method for transmitting a torque between two opposed sheaves of an electronically controlled CVT is also provided. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152021 | QUICK RELEASE MECHANISM FOR TELESCOPIC CONVEYOR - Disclosed is a release mechanism suitable for releasing and disengaging a chain drive means associated with a drive mechanism for a movable extendable frame assembly. In the arrangement, the drive mechanism includes a drive, a wheel assembly and a drive chain associated with the drive to drive wheels associated with the frame assembly. The mechanism also includes a quick release for permitting the chain drive to be released and disengaged from driving the wheels. The quick release has a movable support mounting the drive, and in which the support is movable about a fixed point to raise and lower the drive from a lower chain tensioned position to an upper chain release position. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152022 | TENSIONER UNIT - A tensioner unit comprises a tensioner body, a gasket in overlapping relationship to the tensioner body whereby the gasket can be sandwiched between the tensioner body and a mounting surface to which the tensioner body is to be secured, and a threaded mounting bolt inserted through a mounting hole in the tensioner body for securing the tensioner body to the mounting surface. A bolt hole is provided in the gasket, and the mounting bolt also extends through the bolt hole. The gasket grips the bolt and holds the mounting bolt, the gasket, and the tensioner body, in fixed relationship to one another, and maintains the gasket in a predetermined aligned relationship with the tensioner body when the gasket is in overlapping relationship with the tensioner body during mounting of the tensioner body on the mounting surface. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152023 | Belt Tensioner - A tensioner for tensioning a belt that includes a support housing, an arm pivotably attached to the support housing, a spring operatively connected to the support housing and the arm, and a deflectable armplate seated on the arm and deflected into engagement with the support housing to provide an axial force that clamps the arm and the support housing together without axially compressing the spring. The spring biases the arm to pivot relative to the support housing. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152024 | Mechanical Power Service Communicating Device and System - A mechanical power communicating device and a modular system of a host and a mechanical power communicating device for communicating a mechanical power service. A first component of the mechanical power communicating device communicates a mechanical power service from host to a second component of the mechanical power communicating device or to a functional device. The mechanical power communicating device may be a functional device, an adapter for coupling a functional device to a host, or a functional unit of an adapter and a functional device. The mechanical power communicating device may include a first component having a first interface connectable to the host, the first component pivotally connected to a second component having a second interface connectable to the functional device. The modular system may include a host having differently oriented mechanical power service interfaces and the mechanical power communicating device. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152025 | Pulley Device for a Tensioning or Guide Roller - A pulley device for a belt or chain tensioning or guide roller includes a pulley, a rolling bearing, and a spacer configured to support the rolling bearing and having a transverse mounting surface disposeable against an external element. An attachment member includes a threaded portion with an outer diameter and a retaining ring is disposed on the attachment member and retains the attachment member axially relative to the spacer. The ring has an inner diameter lesser than the outer diameter of the threaded portion in a free state and opening such that the ring is radially deflectable. Preferably, the spacer has a recess extending from the mounting surface defined by a frustaconical surface tapering outwardly toward the mounting surface and a shoulder extending inwardly from the frustoconical surface, the ring being deflectable radially inwardly by the recess so as to be disposed generally against the shoulder of the recess. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152026 | HYDRAULICALLY SHIFTED TWO-SPEED ON-DEMAND TRANSFER CASE - A transfer case includes an input shaft, first and second output shafts, and a planetary gearset including a sun gear, a ring gear and planet gears rotatably supported on a carrier coupled to the first output shaft. A collar is driven by the sun gear and selectively drives the carrier. The ring gear is moveable between first and second positions. The collar is coupled to the ring gear for movement therewith between first and second positions. The collar is operable in its first position to couple the sun gear to the carrier and operable in its second position to be released from engagement with the carrier. The ring gear is operable in its first position to be released from coupled engagement with a stationary member and operable in its second position to be coupled to the stationary member. A mechanism moves the ring gear between its first and second positions. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152027 | ELECTRONIC BOOSTER AND OPERATING FORCE TRANSMISSION DEVICE - In an electric booster according to one embodiment of the present invention, a brake pedal is connected to a sun gear of a differential transmission mechanism corresponding to a planetary gear mechanism. An electric motor is connected to a ring gear, and an output rod is connected to a planetary carrier, and the output rod is connected to a piston of a master cylinder. When the brake pedal is operated to rotate the sun gear, planetary pinions rotate and revolve around the sun gear. As a result, the planetary carrier rotates to move the output rod forward to push the piston. As a result, a hydraulic pressure is generated in the master cylinder. At this time, the electric motor is controlled according to the rotation of the sun gear to rotate the ring gear so that the ring gear follows the sun gear. In this manner, a servo force of the electric motor is applied to the rotation of the planetary carrier. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152028 | FOUR PINION DIFFERENTIAL WITH CROSS PIN RETENTION UNIT AND RELATED METHOD - A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a collar and a plurality of pin members. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152029 | HYBRID IMPACT TOOL WITH TWO-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A power tool that includes a housing, a motor, a planetary transmission, a first bearing and a second bearing. The motor is disposed in the housing and includes an output shaft. The planetary transmission has a sun gear, a plurality of first planet gears, a first ring gear and a carrier. The sun gear is driven by the output shaft. The first planet gears are driven by the sun gear and have teeth that are meshingly engaged to teeth of the first ring gear. The carrier includes a rear carrier plate and a front carrier plate between which the first and second planet gears are received. The rear carrier plate includes a first bearing aperture. The first bearing is received in the first bearing aperture and is configured to support the output shaft. The second bearing is received onto the rear carrier plate to support the carrier relative to the housing. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152030 | CONICAL FRICTION RING TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A conical friction ring type CVT device configured with a ring interposed between opposing inclined surfaces of first and second friction wheels so as to surround the first wheel. A portion of the ring is submerged in an oil reservoir, and power is transmitted by contact between the ring and the first and second wheels, such that the ring in moves in the axial direction to steplessly changes speed. When the CVT device is mounted in a vehicle, a rotational direction is set such that, during forward travel of the vehicle, opposing, portions of the first and second wheels move upward from below. An oil strainer is disposed on a side of the second wheel opposite the axis of the first wheel with respect to the axis of the second wheel. Furthermore, a guide member is disposed on at least an upper portion of the second wheel. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152031 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENDLOAD FORCE OF A VARIATOR - A system and method for controlling the endload force of a variator includes reducing a net force applied to a variator input disc of the variator. The variator includes an endload chamber, a subtraction chamber, and a valve fluidly coupled between the endload chamber and the subtraction chamber. Each of the endload chamber and the subtraction chamber applies an opposing force to the variator input disc. The valve is activateable to reduce the net force applied to the variator input disc. The valve may be activated based on the variator ratio, the position of the variator roller, and/or other parameters of the variator or operation thereof. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152032 | FITNESS MACHINE WITH AUTOMATED VARIABLE RESISTANCE - A fitness machine is provided, which includes a base frame having a pair of vertical side members; a track assembly rotatably mounted to the base frame between the vertical side members; a drive assembly for rotating the track assembly relative to the base frame; a bench rest assembly slidably mounted to the track assembly for supporting a user in a supine position; a handle assembly and a footrest assembly fixedly attached to the track assembly; and a control system for directing the drive assembly to alter the angular orientation of the bench rest assembly to vary the resistance experienced by a user during an exercise routine. The operation may be manual, programmable, or adaptive to the user's performance, based on repetition time and/or heart rate. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152033 | PHYSICAL TRAINING SYSTEM - A physical training system is provided combining biomechanics and neurophysiological measurement for providing users with instant advisory feedback about adjustment to body movements of a user or parameter setting of a gymnastic apparatus for a training objective, especially for specific muscle groups, without incurring sports injuries. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152034 | MACHINE FOR GYMNASTIC EXERCISES, PARTICULARLY FOR MUSCLE STRETCHING - A machine for gymnastic exercises, particularly for muscle stretching, comprising a supporting frame, a seat which is fixed with respect to the supporting frame, and a back rest which is pivoted to the supporting frame for moving the back rest between a position which is substantially inclined with respect to the seat and a position which is substantially perpendicular with respect to the seat, the machine further comprising a carriage which is slidingly associated with the supporting frame and is functionally connected to the back rest by way of kinematic connection elements for transferring the motion of the carriage to the back rest and/or vice versa. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152035 | FOAM ROLLER EXERCISE DEVICE - A foam roller exercise apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the foam roller exercise apparatus may have first and second portions. The first portion may have a uniform cross-sectional shape, a first curved outer surface having a first radius of curvature, and a second curved outer surface spaced from the first curved outer surface and having a second radius of curvature. The second portion may be separable from the first portion and may have a uniform cross-sectional shape complimentary to the first portion. The foam roller exercise apparatus may have a third portion. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152036 | SKATING SIMULATOR - The invention is a skating simulator 10 having a frame 20, a longitudinally extending rail 30, a carriage 40, and a foot pedal 50. The rail 30 is attached to the frame 20. The carriage 40 operably engages the rail 30 for reciprocating along a path 60 along the rail 30. The foot pedal 50 is attached to the carriage 40. The foot pedal 50 has an intermediate member 51, a foot pad 52, means for attaching the foot pad 52 to the intermediate member 51 allowing non circular arcuate movement of the foot pad 52 in relation to the intermediate member 51 in the longitudinal direction X and transverse direction Z. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152037 | SHOCK/IMPACT ABSORBING STRUCTURE OF A TREADMILL - A shock/impact absorbing structure of a treadmill wherein a second roller set is positioned correspondingly at the internal side of the first roller set and includes a front and a rear roller disposed at the front and rear ends of the supporting board. A shock/impact absorber is positioned around the second roller set. The top side of the shock/impact absorber is directed to the internal side of the running belt. When the operator steps on the running belt, the shock/impact absorber is forced to be moved in rotation by the running belt such that the shock/impact absorber has a certain region in constant contact with the supporting board, thereby providing a direct shock/impact absorbing interface for the running belt. In this way, the noise can be reduced and the injuries during the exercise sessions can be avoided. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152038 | CONVEYOR BELT FOR A TREADMILL - A conveyor belt for a treadmill has a contoured structure on its upper surface which causes a runner to experience bumps and depressions when running. The contoured features may be provided by plates attached to the conveyor belt, and/or by inserts placed onto the belt or within chambers defined in the belt. The contoured features may vary in hardness. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152039 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC BRAKING SYSTEM - A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a motor for driving an endless belt upon which the user ambulates. The treadbase also includes a magnetic braking assembly for regulating the speed of the endless belt to prevent the endless belt from moving at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the treadbase motor is driving the endless belt. The magnetic braking assembly includes a magnet that selectively moves relative to the treadbase flywheel along a threaded lead screw to provide the braking force. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152040 | TRAINING SYSTEM COMPRISING A CYCLING DEVICE - A training system for training a body part of a user, comprising a frame for in use positioning the training system on a surface, a cycling device comprising at least one cycling member which is configured to rotate around a cycle axis, a vibration device for moving the at least one cycling member in a vibrating manner and also a method and use of the training system. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152041 | FOOT STRETCHER USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A ROWING VESSEL OR A MECHANICAL ROWING APPARATUS - A foot stretcher for use with a rowing vessel or a mechanical rowing apparatus, and being especially useful in rowing vessels designed and equipped for professional or competitive racing. The foot stretcher includes a shoe support having attachment means for attaching the support to a rowing boat or rowing apparatus and having a mounting for the shoe for the rower. The shoe support is rotatable relative to the attachment means to suit individual rowers. The shoe support includes a sole plate having a forefoot portion and a heel portion, wherein the heel portion extends at an angle relative to the forefoot portion of the sole plate. The angular position of the heel plate relative to the forefoot portion of the sole plate is adjustable to suit individual rowers and their requirements. Adjustment of the angular position of the heel plate can be conducted using a locking arrangement, a screw arrangement, or by insertion of detachable heel member. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152042 | Dumbbell With Antimicrobial Handle - A dumbbell having an antimicrobial handle comprises a bar having a pair of end regions, and extending generally longitudinally therebetween along a generally central axis, weight plate masses mounted at the end regions and mechanically secured thereto, and a pair of collars located at longitudinally opposed positions on bar to define a handle region therebetween. A handle is located within the handle region and includes a generally tubular grip surface member supported by the bar and formed from an antimicrobial copper alloy, the generally tubular grip surface member extending generally axially between longitudinally spaced-apart end regions. The pair of longitudinally-spaced generally annular collars have axially-inwardly extending flange portions sized and structured to substantially circumscribe the end regions of the generally cylindrical grip surface member and to securely capture the end regions between the flange portions and the bar. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152043 | Hammer Motion Exercise Device - Embodiments herein include an impact-receiving member to receive an impact force imparted by a mass exerted by an exercise device user during a physical exercise workout session, a shock-absorbing mechanism to dissipate energy transferred from the mass exerted by the exercise device user, and a platform assembly to support the impact-receiving member and the shock-absorbing mechanism in a spatial orientation consistent with objectives of the physical exercise workout session. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152044 | FITNESS APPARATUS AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method for producing a fitness apparatus having the following components: a flexible bar which can be set in oscillation upon operation of the fitness apparatus by a user, a grip area arranged centrally on the flexible bar for the user to hold the fitness apparatus and end caps arranged at both ends of the flexible bar, wherein the method includes the following method steps: arranging at least one respective end weight at the ends of the flexible bar, inserting the flexible bar with the end weights arranged thereon into a first moulding tool to form the end caps, foaming out of the first moulding tool with a first foam material to produce at least the end caps and subsequent hardening of the first foam material. The invention also relates to a fitness apparatus produced in particular with the inventive method. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152045 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COUNTER-RESISTANCE EXERCISE - An apparatus and method for counter-resistance exercise includes a cable and pulley system and a force sensing device operatively coupled to the cable and pulley system. The cable and pulley system has at least one pulley and at least one substantially inelastic cable configured for engagement with the pulley. The force sensing device is operable to generate data relating to a mechanical force applied to the cable by a user during a counter-resistance exercise in which the mechanical force is applied by a first muscle or muscle group and is opposed by a second muscle or muscle group. In one embodiment, the mechanical force applied to the cable is transferred to a load cell and the load cell converts the mechanical force to a proportional electrical signal. In another embodiment, a wireless transmitter transmits the electrical signal to a display configured for wireless communication with the transmitter and the display provides the user with biometric feedback relating to the exercise. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152046 | Apparatus for Performing Body Exercises - Exercise apparatus having vertical towers rigidly attached to a base plate, including tower extensions that slide inside the tops of the vertical towers to increase their height, and further including base stabilizer leg extensions connected to the base plate to further stabilize the apparatus due to increased height. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152047 | Calf Exerciser - The present invention is dedicated to a calf exerciser including a foot unit having foot-palm and heel support surfaces. The foot unit provides efficient resistance training of calf muscles by permitting both eversion or inversion movements of the foot-palm in synchronization with the plantar flexion dorsiflexion muscular contraction. This is achieved by inclining the foot-palm support surface either towards the exterior or the interior sides of the foot unit, by anteo-posteriolly curving the heel support surface from the foot-palm surface to the bottom of the foot unit and by including a gradual inclination of the heel support surface towards the exterior or the interior sides of the foot unit, thus forming a variable angulation foot sole gradient area. This variable angulation foot sole gradient area accentuates the eversion and inversion movements at the foot-palm and reduces the biomechanical stress by eliminating coronal rotation at the heel. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152048 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING A PRINTED SUBSTRATE - A system for forming a foldable printed substrate includes a creasing system that applies a plurality of creases to the substrate along a first axis. It also applies a plurality of creases to the substrate along a second axis that is angled with respect to the first axis. Each creases is applied in a manner that does not ablate the substrate. The system also may include a cutting system to yield a foldable substrate such as a carton, sleeve, or box. It also may include a printing system to generate a printed, foldable substrate. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152049 | METHOD FOR MAKING HEAT-INSULATIVE PAPER CONTAINERS AND THE PRODUCTS - A method for making heat-insulated paper containers and the products made by the same. The method includes steps of: (a) mixing and blending polyethylene terephthalate or polypropylene with an adhesive to form a polymer material; (b) heating and extruding the polymer material with an extruder machine to form a film and coating a surface of paper with the film; (c) cooling and laminating the paper with a laminating roller; (d) continuously coating another surface of the paper with a foam material; and then furling the paper after drying; and cutting the paper into a semi-product and then molding into a paper container; (e) heating the foam material with a heating device. The method can enhance the foam uniformity and the production rate, and decrease the defective rate. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152050 | Method and Device for the Production of Packages - A method and device for the production of packages for use in the production of cigarette packs ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110152051 | AUTOMATED MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A FITMENT TO A FLEXIBLE POUCH - A machine for forming a flexible pouch having a spout fitment includes a frame, a transport device adjacent the frame for transporting a flexible material therealong, and a feeder device for supplying a roll of tape material having a plurality of fitments secured thereto. A fitment insertion station receives the roll of tape material with pre-applied fitments, and removes the fitment, and seals the fitment to a fitment receiving portion of the flexible material. A pouch body forming station operatively forms a body of the pouch from the flexible material, and an upper edge, a lower edge and a side edge extending therebetween. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152052 | COLD-SEALED, RECLOSEABLE PACK AND COMPOSITION FOR PRODUCING IT - Described is a recloseable pack having a cold-sealed layer of adhesive which is recloseable after the pack has been opened, the layer of adhesive comprising an emulsion polymer composed to an extent of at least 60% by weight of principal monomers selected from the group consisting of C1 to C20 alkyl (meth)acrylates, vinyl esters of carboxylic acids comprising up to 20 C atoms, vinylaromatics having up to 20 C atoms, ethylenically unsaturated nitriles, vinyl halides, vinyl ethers of alcohols comprising 1 to 10 C atoms, aliphatic hydrocarbons having 2 to 8 C atoms and one or two double bonds, and mixtures of these monomers, the emulsion polymer being preparable by emulsion polymerization of free-radically polymerizable monomers in the presence of at least one protective colloid. Also described are aqueous polymer dispersions suitable for producing the pack of the invention, and polymer films coated with the polymer dispersions. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152053 | DECORATIVE ELEMENTS PROVIDED WITH A CURLED OR CRIMPED CONFIGURATION AT POINT OF SALE OR POINT OF USE - Decorative grass and methods of providing same are disclosed wherein the decorative grass is either maintained in flattened configuration until restraint is removed and/or the decorative grass is curled and/or crimp at the point of use and/or sale. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152054 | CIRCUMFERENTIALLY PLEATED FILTER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A method of forming a filter element is disclosed comprising the steps of preparing a plurality of upstanding pleats each having first and second pleat legs, wherein the first pleat leg of one pleat is joined to the second pleat leg of a preceding pleat by a medial pleat section; moving the upstanding pleats into an overlapped condition wherein each medial pleat section becomes part of the second leg of a preceding pleat; and forming the overlapped pleats into a cylindrical configuration. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152055 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING PLATELETS WITH REDUCED PLASMA CARRYOVER - A centrifugal blood processing apparatus comprising a centrifuge rotor, a separation chamber, a tubing set for conducting blood components and fluids and a method for controlling the blood processing apparatus comprising separating a blood component in a separation chamber; flowing the blood component out of the separation chamber and into a concentration chamber; concentrating the blood component in the concentration chamber; and flushing the blood component out of the concentration chamber. The method further comprising simultaneously flowing a solution, such as a wash solution or PAS, into the concentration chamber between the separation chamber and the concentration chamber. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152056 | METHOD FOR MAKING HOLLOW MICROSPHERES - There is provided a method for making hollow microspheres including heating a feed under conditions sufficient to convert at least a portion of the feed into hollow microspheres, where the heating is conducted under a vacuum. There is also provided hollow microspheres made using this method. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152057 | HOLLOW MICROSPHERES - There is provided hollow microspheres that are essentially free of blowing agent. There is also provided hollow microspheres comprising perlite and having a single cell structure. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152058 | GLASS FOR DATA STORAGE MEDIUM SUBSTRATE, GLASS SUBSTRATE FOR DATA STORAGE MEDIUM AND MAGNETIC DISK - To provide glass for a data storage medium substrate, whereby high heat resistance can be obtained.
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20110152059 | CHROMIA-CONTAINING REFRACTORY - A high-chromia refractory, comprised of:
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20110152060 | METHOD OF PREPARING CERAMIC POWDERS USING CHELATE PRECURSORS - Wet-chemical methods involving the use of water-soluble hydrolytically stable metal-ion chelate precursors and the use of a nonmetal-ion-containing strong base can be used in a coprecipitation procedure for the preparation of ceramic powders. Examples of the precipitants used include tetraalkylammonium hydroxides. A composition-modified barium titanate is one of the ceramic powders that can be produced. Certain metal-ion chelates can be prepared from 2-hydroxypropanoic acid and ammonium hydroxide. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152061 | PHOTOSENSITIVE PASTE COMPOSITION FOR FORMING BARRIER RIBS OF PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL - A photosensitive paste composition for forming barrier ribs of a plasma display panel (PDP). The photosensitive paste composition includes an inorganic material including SiO | 2011-06-23 |
20110152062 | DRYING DEVICE FOR PRODUCING SMALL QUANTITIES OF CONTROLLED PARTICLE SIZE CATALYSTS WHICH ARE APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN FLUIDIZED BED OPERATIONS SUCH AS FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING - Catalysts for experimentation are produced having a controlled matrix pore structure. The manufacturing process utilizes tape casting in the drying procedure in which a catalyst slurry is cast on a substrate and dried at a temperature of between about 50° C. to 200° C. for a period of time of about 0.1 to 1.0 hour. The dried catalyst particles can be removed from the substrate by several techniques, including scraping, burning, and deforming the substrate material, The resulting catalytic particles can be produced in an amount of about ca. 3 g to 300 g from slurries with volumes between 5 cc to 500 cc, which are suitable for small scale FCC reactors and for high throughput experimentation. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152063 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A CATALYST SUBSTRATE - The invention comprises a process for manufacturing a catalyst substrate which is a shaped porous structure, said process comprising the steps of providing non-woven fibers with an average length in the range of 4-50 mm, an average diameter in the range of 5-300 microns, and a length over diameter ratio in the range of 50 to 500 into a mould to form a fibrous aggregate with volume (V), and compressing the fibrous aggregate to form a porous structure. The compression is carried out in such a manner that the volume of the fibrous aggregate in compressed state (V | 2011-06-23 |
20110152064 | PROCESSING OF HIGH SURFACE AREA OXIDES - A method for coating a support with a catalyst powder is provided. The method includes preparing a slurry by mixing a catalyst precursor, substrate precursor, a templating agent and a surfactant, spray drying the slurry into a powder and calcing the powder to produce a treated powder. Another slurry is created using the treated powder and a liquid medium, such as isopropyl alcohol. A second catalytic material is added to this slurry to form a washcoat. The washcoat is applied to a support, dried and repeated until a desired amount of powder is applied to the support. The support is then calcined. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152065 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN OIL BINDING AGENT - A method for producing an oil binding agent, using highly porous natural siliceous material and organic-containing remaining material, wherein the highly porous natural siliceous material having an initial grain size of between 4 and 10 mm is mixed with the organic-containing remaining material and the mixture is calcined at a temperature between 520 and 550° C. and then comminuted to a grain size spectrum substantially ranging between 4 and 0.125 mm | 2011-06-23 |
20110152066 | LAYERED COMPOSITION AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING AND USING THE COMPOSITION - A layered composition which can be used in various processes has been developed. The composition comprises an inner core such as a cordierite core and an outer layer comprising a refractory inorganic oxide, a fibrous component and an inorganic binder. The refractory inorganic oxide layer can be alumina, zirconia, titania, etc. while the fibrous component can be titania fibers, silica fibers, carbon fibers, etc. The inorganic oxide binder can be alumina, silica, zirconia, etc. The layer can also contain catalytic metals such as gold and platinum plus other modifiers. The layered composition is prepared by coating the inner core with a slurry comprising the refractory inorganic oxide, fibrous component, an inorganic binder precursor and an organic binding agent such as polyvinyl alcohol. The composition can be used in various hydrocarbon conversion processes including production of vinyl acetate. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152067 | Self-Limiting Catalyst System with Controlled Aluminum to SCA Ratio and Method - A catalyst composition for the polymerization of propylene is provided. The catalyst composition includes one or more Ziegler-Natta procatalyst compositions having one or more transition metal compounds and one or more esters of aromatic dicarboxylic acid internal electron donors, one or more aluminum containing cocatalysts and a selectivity control agent (SCA). The SCA is a mixture of an activity limiting agent and a silane composition. The catalyst composition has a molar ratio of aluminum to total SCA from 0.5:1 to 4:1. This aluminum/SCA ratio improves polymerization productivity and the polymer production rate. The catalyst composition is self-extinguishing. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152068 | PROCESSING OF HIGH SURFACE AREA OXIDES - A method for coating a support with a catalyst powder is provided. The method includes preparing a slurry by mixing a catalyst precursor, substrate precusor, a templating agent and a surfactant, spray drying the slurry into a powder and calcing the powder to produce a treated powder. Another slurry is created using the treated powder and a liquid medium, such as isopropyl alcohol, to form a washcoat. The washcoat is applied to a support, dried and repeated until a desired amount of powder is applied to the support. The support is then calcined. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152069 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A CATALYST SUITABLE FOR DIRECT COAL LIQUEFACTION AND THE CATALYST THEREOF - A method to obtain a catalyst of transition metals supported on a carbonaceous material, via impregnation, with a solution of metal-thiourea complex, obtained from precursor salts. The formation of the sulfur on the surface of the support occurs through the thermal decomposition of the complex. The obtained catalysts are applicable toward the direct liquefaction of coal. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152070 | GOLD CARBON MONOXIDE OXIDATION CATALYSTS WITH ETCHED SUBSTRATE - Applicant discloses multifunctional, highly active oxidation catalysts and methods of making such catalysts. Such methods include providing nanoparticles comprising titanium-oxo and zinc-oxo compositions, such as crystalline anatase titania nanoparticles with zinc-oxo domains on their surfaces, and etching the nanoparticles. The method also includes depositing catalytically active gold onto the nanoparticles, by, for example, physical vapor deposition. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152071 | VANDIUM TRAPS FOR CATALYTIC CRACKING PROCESSES AND PREPARATION THEREOF - The invention relates to chemical compositions that can be used for hydrocarbon catalytic cracking processes with vanadium as a contaminant, including an active phase formed by different pyrophosphates M2P2O7 (M=Ba or Ca) supported on a mixture of magnesium and aluminium oxide, preferably magnesium aluminate in the spinel phase. The composition captures the metals originating from the charge, particularly vanadium, and thus protects the catalyst. Said composition is preferably used in the form of a separated particle in order to the control the addition thereof to the unit according to the metal content of the charge. The invention also relates to the method for preparing said composition, including synthesis of pyrophosphates, formation of a suspension of boehmite alumina, magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide, together with oxides M2P2O7, spray drying and calcination of the microspheres without generating any loss in the crystalline structure of oxides M2P2O7. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152072 | CORE-SHELL STRUCTURE, PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION, AND EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION CATALYST COMPRISING CORE-SHELL STRUCTURE - There is provided a core-shell structure characterized by comprising a core section composed mainly of a first metal oxide and a shell section composed mainly of a second metal oxide different from the first metal oxide, wherein the thickness of the shell section is no greater than 20 nm. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152073 | EPOXIDATION PROCESS AND MICROSTRUCTURE - A method for the start-up of a process for the epoxidation of ethylene comprising: initiating an epoxidation reaction by reacting a feed gas composition containing ethylene, and oxygen, in the presence of an epoxidation catalyst at a temperature of about 180° C. to about 210° C.; adding to the feed gas composition about 0.05 ppm to about 2 ppm of moderator; increasing the first temperature to a second temperature of about 240° C. to about 250° C., over a time period of about 12 hours to about 60 hours; and maintaining the second temperature for a time period of about 50 hours to about 150 hours. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152074 | Filtration Media Comprising Granules of Binder-Agglomerated Active Component - Granules comprise binder-agglomerated active particles for liquid treatment or filtration. Each granule has a center core of a material that itself has binding properties without the addition of other binders or sprays or adhesives, or, alternatively, each granule comprises a matrix of active materials stuck together with the binder. The binder structure preferably ranges from a non-uniform matrix of binder formed by heat-deformed binder particles, to a clump of binder particles generally retaining the original shape or the binder particles, to non-continuous connectors of binder between active particles. The invented two-part media has high surface area per volume of media, which, because the outer surface and inner void surfaces of the particles are preferably substantially covered with active particles, translates to high activity for the preferred treatment process. Therefore, while a mixture of active particles may be used and a mixture of binders may be use, each media granule preferably consists only of a matrix, clump, or plurality of connectors of binder coated with active particles, with preferably no support for the active component other than the binder material. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152075 | ALUMINA TITANATE POROUS STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a porous structure comprising a ceramic material comprising mainly or consisting of an oxide material of the pseudobrookite type comprising titanium, aluminum, magnesium and zirconium in proportions such that the phase of the pseudobrookite type substantially satisfies the formula: | 2011-06-23 |
20110152076 | One-ply two-sided thermal imaging labels - A print media representing a label is constructed having two components. A first component is capable of being thermally imaged on both a front and back side of the print media. The second component is affixed to the first component but capable of being separated there from. Also, the second component includes adhesive material along a portion of its backside to adhere the print media to an object. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152077 | Active compound combinations - The invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a composition, which comprises (A) an amidine compound of formula (I) and a further fungicidally (B-1), insecticidally (B-2) active or plant growth regulating compound (B-3). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or reducing the mycotoxin contamination of plant or plant parts, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed. | 2011-06-23 |
20110152078 | Pesticidal Compound Mixtures - The present invention relates to novel pesticidal compositions comprising
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