26th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130160676 | Defoaming Wetting Agents For Aqueous Coating Systems - Compounds of the structure R—O—(PO) | 2013-06-27 |
20130160677 | VEGETABLE OIL BASED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - The present invention provides a composition for use in the production of a construction element, said composition comprising a vegetable oil and a graded aggregate having a maximum aggregate particle size of around 15 mm and/or an aggregate porosity of greater than 5%. Construction elements produced using the composition are described. There is further provided a structural element comprising at least partially cured vegetable oil and an aggregate. A method for producing a construction element is provided comprising mixing partially cured vegetable oil with an aggregate and then further curing said vegetable oil within said mixture. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160678 | LACTATE ACTIVATED CEMENT AND ACTIVATOR COMPOSITIONS - Cementitious compositions in which the cementitious properties of fly ash are carefully controlled are described. The cementitious compositions may be substantially free harsh acids and bases such as citric acids (≈pH 2.2) and alkali metal activators including alkali hydroxides (≈pH 12-14) and metal carbonates (≈pH 11.6). The use of these harsh chemicals creates acid base reactions during use of the products. Instead of these harsh chemicals, a lactic acid salt based activator is be used as a reaction accelerator. Boric compounds may be used as a retarder in the compositions. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160679 | Multi-Purpose Table with Inlaid Storage Container - A piece of furniture having a relatively flat upper surface and at least one aperture for inserting at least one removable storage bucket. The bucket has a lid that also fits within the aperture, and is flush with the top of the furniture upper surface. Service items such as ice, bottles, sauce containers and the like may be stored within the bucket. Alternatively the lid may have a plurality of small holes so that flower stems, decorative grasses, or sparklers can be inserted into the bucket to provide decor without cluttering the upper surface. The underlying furniture may be a table, ottoman, side table, desk, or any other furniture with a flat upper surface. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160680 | PLASTIC PALLET - A plastic pallet described herein may have a plastic upper deck with an upper side on which goods can be stacked. Furthermore, a plurality of plastic skids are present, spaced apart from the upper deck and arranged substantially parallel to the upper deck. Plastic spacer blocks are located between the upper deck and the skids. The upper deck and the skids are manufactured as separate parts which in an assembled state are tightened together by tightening pins. The tightening pins each extend through a bore in each of the spacer blocks and corresponding holes in the upper deck and the skids. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160681 | MODULAR FOLDING TABLE - The modular folding table includes a collapsible truss framework that supports a folding table top and a folding utility shelf, and includes legs that can be connected horizontally or vertically to the legs of one or more similar modular folding tables, to provide desired table and shelf space with a structure that is foldable, strong and stable. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160682 | INTRA-CASSETTE SECURITY DEVICE FOR BANKING EQUIPMENT - A “BANKING EQUIPMENT INTRA-CASSETTE SECURITY DEVICE”, the device ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130160683 | SLURRY DEWATERING AND CONVERSION OF BIOSOLIDS TO A RENEWABLE FUEL - In the processes for treating municipal sewage and storm water containing biosolids to discharge standards, biosolids, even after dewatering, contain typically about 80% water bound in the dead cells of the biosolids, which gives biosolids a negative heating value. It can be incinerated only at the expense of purchased fuel. Biosolids are heated to a temperature at which their cell structure is destroyed and, preferably, at which carbon dioxide is split off to lower the oxygen content of the biosolids. The resulting char is not hydrophilic, and it can be efficiently dewatered and/or dried and is a viable renewable fuel. This renewable fuel can be supplemented by also charging conventional biomass (yard and crop waste, etc.) in the same or in parallel facilities. Similarly, non-renewable hydrophilic fuels can be so processed in conjunction with the processing of biosolids to further augment the energy supply. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160684 | PADDLE SEALER - A paddle sealer used for planting having closing wheels that are drawn by a motive power source such as a tractor and used to close seed trenches to prevent the seed trench from reopening and provide the proper soil conditioning to promote uniform germination and emergence. The paddle sealer with closing wheels includes an adjustable frame structure including a tensioned arm assembly and an attachment mechanism for attaching the paddle sealer to seeding equipment, and a paddle closing wheel assembly carried by the arm assembly. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160685 | LOWER THREAD SUPPLY DEVICE FOR SEWING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a lower thread supply device for a sewing machine, comprising: a housing ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130160686 | BUTTONHOLE SWITCH MECHANISM - Provided is a buttonhole switch mechanism of a buttonhole sewing machine including a buttonhole presser mounted on a lower end of a presser bar of the sewing machine and having a presser frame, a buttonhole switch mechanism disposed on an arm section of the sewing machine, a feed dog disposed below the buttonhole presser to move cloth, a sewing needle forming stitches in the cloth with vertical movement, a controller performing control on the movement of the feed dog and the sewing needle, a fixing member fixed to a non-movable part of a sewing machine main body, a mount supported so as to be movable in the front-and-rear direction with respect to the fixing member, an adjustment mechanism adjusting and fixing the relative positions of the fixing member and the mount in the front-and-rear direction, a lever member supported by a rotary shaft provided at the mount, and the detection switch fixed to the mount. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160687 | STITCHER AND METHOD FOR STITCHING TOGETHER STRIPS OF RUBBER MATERIAL - A stitcher ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130160688 | GAS LIFT PUMP APPARATUS WITH ULTRASONIC ENERGY GENERATOR AND METHOD - Gas lift pump apparatus comprising a column through which a liquid medium may be pumped by gas lift, the apparatus comprising a delivery device for delivering a flow of a gaseous fluid into the liquid medium, the device comprising means for generating ultrasonic energy therein by the flow of gaseous fluid therethrough, the device being operable to launch the ultrasonic energy into the liquid medium in the column. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160689 | Steering system for boats - A steering system for boats includes a control member of the steering wheel type, lever type or the like connected to a driving shaft of a transmission composed of at least two transmission elements dynamically engaged one with the other, of which one is an input and the other one an output elements. The output element drives a member transferring the motion of the control member to an operating unit, such that a movement/rotation of the control member is transmitted to the transfer member through such transmission. Moreover, at least the input element is produced from a material obtained by a sintering process. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160690 | Dual-Rudder Mechanism for Performance Sailboats - A dual-rudder control mechanism suitable for use in the sailboats ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130160691 | SHOCK ABSORBING DOCKING SPACER WITH FLUID COMPRESSION BUFFERING - A shock absorbing docking spacer for connecting a vessel to a mooring structure and which includes first and second sections relatively telescopically movable longitudinally relative to one another so as to define a variable effective overall length for the docking spacer and wherein one section contains an airtight air bag and the air bag is connected to the other section such that as the first and second sections move relatively inwardly relative to one another the air bag provides a buffer for absorbing impact forces between the first and second sections brought about by ambient conditions. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160692 | Salvaging Device and Salvaging Method for Salvaging Condensed Matter Located on the Water Surface of a Waterway - The invention relates to a salvaging device and a salvaging method for salvaging condensed matter, such as an underwater vehicle, located on the water surface of a waterway. The salvaging device is an unmanned watercraft and comprises a boat hull with a manoeuvring means and with a carrier device as well as a salvaging receptacle fastened to the boat hull. The watercraft is manoeuvred in a self-driven manner on the water surface and collects the condensed material into the salvaging receptacle where the collected matter is stored. A crane of a supply ship then lifts the salvaging device and stored condensed matter out of the waterway. The invention permits the salvaging of the condensed matter, e.g., an underwater vehicle, with a reduced risk of damage to the condensed matter, as well as with a reduced risk to personnel who do not need to enter the water for this purpose. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160693 | SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE VESSEL AND OPERATING METHOD - A semi-submersible vessel for offshore operations is suitable to be operated in icy waters and in ice-free waters. The vessel includes an operating deck, at least one lower hull, an essentially vertical connecting structure between the at least one lower hull and the operating deck, and a ballast system. The connecting structure has a water portion and an icebreaking portion arranged on top of each other. The vessel is configured to have an icebreaking draft for icy waters, and a water draft for ice-free waters in which the waterline is substantially level with the water portion. The icebreaking portion has a closed tapered contour. During the water draft, the collective area of the water portion of the connecting structure intersecting the water surface is smaller than the collective area of the icebreaking portion of the connecting structure intersecting the water surface during the icebreaking draft. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160694 | GRAVITY INSTALLED ANCHOR - A gravity installed anchor including a metal plate provided with one or more connection points for extending an anchor line from a front face of the plate. The gravity installed anchor preferably includes an elongated shank connected to the plate and arranged for being directed along the plate during the gravity installation process, the elongated shank provided with a nose portion with a nose. The plate may be rotated to an angle relative to the shank after being gravity installed in the seafloor. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160695 | VESSEL HAVING EXTENSIONS FOR SUPPORTING SWIM PLATFORM AND CONCEALING OUTBOARD ENGINES - A vessel, including a transom for mounting outboard engines thereto, is spanned on opposite sides by aft-facing hull extensions which extend beyond the engines and allow a swim platform to be positioned between the hull extensions. The design allows the outboard engines to be covered with an engine cover, which provides an attractive vessel design in which the outboard engines can be concealed with a cover, which may serve other functions, such as a seat or the like. The cover houses an engine cowl mist shield which includes a support frame surrounding one or more outboard engines. The frame includes aperture(s) with edges spaced from the cowl and a flexible member extending from the edges to the cowl below the air intake of the cowl, such that spray and mist from the operation of the vessel does not reach the air intake of the cowl. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160696 | PRESSURE GAUGE - A pressure gauge includes a gauge base rotably disposed on a rotating shaft and a sectored gear disk of the gauge base, an indicating needle coupled to an end of the rotating shaft, and a reed pipe coupled to a pressure source, and the rotating shaft has an engaging portion engaged with the sectored gear disk for a transmission, and the pressure gauge is characterized in that the reed pipe has a lever installed at a movable end of the reed pipe, and the sectored gear disk has a latch hole for latching the corresponding lever, and when an end of the reed pipe is moved by a change of pressure, the lever is linked to the latch hole to rotate the sectored gear disk, so as to drive and turn the indicating needle linked with the rotating shaft. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160697 | COOKING TIME MEASURING SCALE - A cooking time measuring scale includes a bendable ruler with cooking times marked at regular intervals. A cooking time pointer is located at a first end portion of the bendable ruler. When the bendable ruler is wrapped around a vegetable body or a fruit body with the cooking time pointer aligned with the cooking times, an ideal cooking time is measured by using the cooking time pointer to indicate a corresponding cooking time. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160698 | Method and Apparatus For Producing A Single Crystal - Single crystals are produced by means of the floating zone method, wherein the single crystal crystallizes below a melt zone at a crystallization boundary, and the emission of crystallization heat is impeded by a reflector surrounding the single crystal, wherein the single crystal is heated in the region of an outer edge of the crystallization boundary by means of a heating device in a first zone, wherein a distance Δ between an outer triple point T | 2013-06-27 |
20130160699 | Method of Manufacturing III-Nitride Crystal - Provided is a method of manufacturing III-nitride crystal having a major surface of plane orientation other than {0001}, designated by choice, the III-nitride crystal manufacturing method including: a step of slicing III-nitride bulk crystal through a plurality of planes defining a predetermined slice thickness in the direction of the designated plane orientation, to produce a plurality of III-nitride crystal substrates having a major surface of the designated plane orientation; a step of disposing the substrates adjoining each other sideways in a manner such that the major surfaces of the substrates parallel each other and such that any difference in slice thickness between two adjoining III-nitride crystal substrates is not greater than 0.1 mm; and a step of growing III-nitride crystal onto the major surfaces of the substrates. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160700 | STEP HEATING PROCESS FOR GROWING HIGH QUALITY DIAMOND - Disclosed is a method of growing a diamond, including the steps of providing a diamond seed in a reaction chamber; providing a protective layer above the diamond seed; providing a catalyst above the protective layer; providing a carbon source above the catalyst; applying pressure to the reaction chamber; heating the catalyst to a first temperature; holding the first temperature for a first duration; heating the catalyst to a second temperature; and holding the second temperature for a second duration. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160701 | BARRIER GUIDED GROWTH OF MICROSTRUCTURED AND NANOSTRUCTURED GRAPHENE AND GRAPHITE - Methods for growing microstructured and nanostructured graphene by growing the microstructured and nanostructured graphene from the bottom-up directly in the desired pattern are provided. The graphene structures can be grown via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) on substrates that are partially covered by a patterned graphene growth barrier which guides the growth of the graphene. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160702 | METHODS OF GROWING III-V SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS, AND RELATED SYSTEMS - Methods and systems are increase the number of Group V ions formed from Group V precursors in methods of forming III-V semiconductor materials to enhance the growth rate of the III-V semiconductor material. In some embodiments, a Group V precursor is heated and at least partially decomposed in a heated diffuser to form Group V ions. In additional embodiments, microwave energy is applied to a Group V precursor and the Group V precursor is at least partially decomposed to form Group V ions. Group III ions are also formed, and the Group III and Group V ions are used to form a III-V semiconductor material within a chamber. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160703 | CARBON CRUCIBLE - A carbon crucible prevents leakage of SiO gas from a boundary portion between a straight trunk portion and a tray portion and prevents SiC formation from quickly developing. A carbon crucible ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130160704 | CRUCIBLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A crystal growth furnace comprising at least three support pedestals supporting a crucible block and at least one means for stabilizing at least two of the support pedestals is disclosed. The stabilizing means can include support pedestals having a carbon-carbon composite outer layer recessed into the crucible block, a pedestal support system comprising at least one brace for securing at least two of the support pedestals to each other, or both. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160705 | REDUCTION OF EDGE CHIPPING DURING WAFER HANDLING - Methods and systems for reinforcing the periphery of a semiconductor wafer bonded to a carrier are disclosed. In one embodiment, additional adhesive is applied to the semiconductor wafer prior to bonding. The additional adhesive seeps into a crevice between the carrier and wafer and provides reinforcement. In another embodiment, adhesive is applied to the crevice by a dispenser after the wafer is bonded to the glass carrier. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160706 | DEVICE FOR COATING A WAFER - The invention relates to a device for coating a surface of a wafer. The device includes a retaining system for placing the wafer on a retaining surface, a nozzle system for coating the wafer in a Z-direction, and a ring having an inside periphery that surrounds a side periphery of the wafer ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130160707 | MASK FOR APPLYING HATCH PERIMETER SEALANT - A mask according to the invention includes a masking having a first side, a second side, and a perimeter opening. The second side is either tacky or has an adhesive applied and includes a backing, and the first side may include a cover. In use, the backing is removed to apply the mask to a hatch on a surface, with the perimeter of the hatch exposed through the perimeter opening. If used, the cover is then removed and liquid sealant is applied to the perimeter through the perimeter opening. Excess sealant collects on the masking rather than on the hatch or surface surrounding the perimeter. Once the sealant dries, the masking is removed. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160708 | Combinatorial High Power Coaxial Switching Matrix - A system and method for combinatorial processing of substrates in a processing chamber. The system includes a plurality of generators for supplying power into the processing chamber. A plurality of sputter guns provides power to different regions of a substrate. A switchbox switches power from a generator to a sputter gun via a plurality of coaxial switches. A controller positioned within the switchbox automatically distributes power from a specific generator to a specific sputter gun under programmable logic control. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160709 | VAPOR FLOW CONTROL APPARATUS FOR ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION - A device for performing ALD includes a housing having a vacuum chamber that surrounds a horizontal flow reactor. The device further includes a gas distribution system for delivering gases to the reactor. The gas distribution system includes at least one of a high temperature valve and a high temperature filter disposed inside the vacuum chamber. The high temperature valve (and/or filter) controls (and/or filters) a supply of a precursor/reactant gas, inert gas, or precursor/reactant and inert gas mixture before it enters the horizontal flow reactor. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160710 | PLASMA FILM DEPOSITION DEVICE - A plasma film deposition device includes a film deposition chamber, a plasma generator within the deposition chamber, a plurality of gas carrier boards adjustably mounted to the plasma generator, a gas providing system, and a rotating support bracket. The gas providing system provides working gas and protective gas. The rotating support bracket is assembled within the film deposition chamber, and is aligned with the plasma generator, for holding workpieces in certain orientations. The plasma generator ionizes the working gas into high-temperature plasma, and sprays the high-temperature plasma toward the rotating support bracket to form plasma films on the workpieces. A plasma jet area is defined between the rotating support bracket and the plasma generator, the gas carrier boards eject the protective gas toward the plasma jet area thereby adjusting the shape of the plasma jet area. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160711 | PLASMA CVD APPARATUS, METHOD FOR FORMING THIN FILM AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A plasma CVD apparatus including a reaction chamber including an inlet for supplying a compound including a borazine skeleton, a feeding electrode, arranged within the reaction chamber, for supporting a substrate and being applied with a negative charge, and a plasma generating mechanism, arranged opposite to the feeding electrode via the substrate, for generating a plasma within the reaction chamber. A method forms a thin film wherein a thin film is formed by using a compound including a borazine skeleton as a raw material, and a semiconductor device includes a thin film formed by such a method as an insulating film. The apparatus and method enable to produce a thin film wherein low dielectric constant and high mechanical strength are stably maintained for a long time and insulating characteristics are secured. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160712 | EVAPORATION CELL AND VACUUM DEPOSITION SYSTEM THE SAME - An evaporation cell includes a crucible ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130160713 | INDEXED FEED DISPENSING MECHANISM - An improved livestock feeder provided with an adjustable feed dispensing mechanism including control levers which are operatively connected to the feed metering gates to control the flow of feed to livestock. The dispensing mechanism features a control lever which engage an array of indexing holes formed in the feeder to position the feed gate within the opening to adjust the amount of feed dispensed from the hopper. The dispensing mechanism includes a graduated scale corresponding to each of the index holes to provide a standard setting for the feeder which can be utilized by an animal producer to supply of feed flow at a given stage in the animal's life cycle to obtain a desired growth rate. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160714 | WATERING FOUNTAIN - A watering fountain having a first valve assembly coupled to a pressurized water supply, including a check valve configured to restrict water flow under pressurized water conditions. The fountain includes a second valve assembly selectably coupleable to the first valve assembly and including a disabling structure, a valve, a drain port, a flexible diaphragm, a diaphragm actuator, and a quick connect valve. The watering fountain also includes a fluid conduit extending upwardly from the second valve assembly. The fountain includes an activator rod extending upwardly from the second valve assembly inside the fluid conduit. The watering fountain includes a basin extending upwardly from the fluid conduit. The fountain includes an activator plate operationally coupled to the activator rod and disposed within the basin. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160715 | COMBINED DOMESTIC TOILETS FOR DOGS - A canine toilet for domestic use a collector for collecting urine and a deflector arranged essentially vertically to collect male dogs' urine. The collector
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20130160716 | CAGE COVER WITH FILTER, SHIELD AND NOZZLE RECEPTACLE - Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160717 | Animal Pen Door - An animal pen according to the invention comprises an access wall spanning the width of the pen between two side walls. An access door in the access wall is hinged to a vertical hanging post and closes against a vertical slam post. A first of the posts, which may be the hanging post or the slam post, is supported at its top end not by a door lintel extending between the hanging post and the slam post but by a diagonal brace member extending between the top of the said first post and the top of its adjacent side wall, and the second of the posts is supported either by being located at a junction between the access wall and its adjacent side wall or by a similar diagonal brace member extending between the top of the said second post and the top of its adjacent side wall. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160718 | DUAL LEAD DOG LEASH - The dual lead leash includes two lead leashes, each having a first handle end and an opposite second end, a central control strap having opposite first and second ends, a central connector for the separate attachment of the second ends of the two lead leashes and central control strap, and a releasable connector attached to the first end of the central control strap for attachment to a dog's collar. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160719 | Rigid Pet Leash - A rigid pet leash includes a tubular body member defining an interior area. A first extension rod is situated in the interior area and movable between a retracted configuration inside the interior area and an extended configuration outside the interior area, the first extension rod second end defining an outlet. A locking mechanism is adjacent the body member second end and configured to selectively hold the first extension rod at the retracted or extended configuration. A retractable reel is positioned in the body member interior area and configured for rotatable movement. A flexible leash is wound about the reel and extends through the interior area and through the first extension rod outlet. A tension adjustment mechanism is situated on the body member in operative communication with the leash within the body member configured to selectively increase a tension on the leash when the leash is unwound from the reel. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160720 | LAMB AND GOAT SWEAT JACKET - An animal covering is adapted to be placed on a portion of a show animal, such as a lamb or goat, to assist in the reduction of unwanted fat from the rib, shoulder and neck region of the animal. The animal covering may be snuggly placed on the animal with adjustable fasteners and may aid in the reduction in fat over the covered area of the animal via changes in the metabolic cell rate and/or a sweating process. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160721 | MOUNTAIN PAWSUIT - A garment for a pet includes a body portion and leg portions. The garment can include an anterior opening, a posterior opening, and a lower opening. A foot portion is located at the lower end of each leg portion and can include a foot-reinforcement region. A foot-retention mechanism facilitates retention of the foot of the pet within the foot portion. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160722 | HYBRID VEHICLE WITH EXHAUST POWERED TURBO GENERATOR - A hybrid vehicle employing an internal combustion engine and an electric drive includes a turbine powered by exhaust gases from the internal combustion engine. The turbine drives a generator which provides electrical power to the electric drive motor and the electrical power storage system for the drive, usually comprising a battery. This exhaust gas energy recovery system may be used with either a serial hybrid system in which the internal combustion engine powers another generator or a parallel system in which both the mechanical outputs of the internal combustion and electric motor are combined to drive the vehicle. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160723 | COOLANT CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR ENGINE - A coolant circulation system for an engine includes a cylinder block passage and a cylinder head passage, which are provided respectively in a cylinder block portion and a cylinder head portion of the engine. These two passages serve as passages through which a coolant flows to cool the cylinder block portion and the cylinder head portion. The cylinder block passage and the cylinder head passage are connected in parallel to each other. The coolant circulation system further includes a first heat exchanger connected to the cylinder block passage, a second heat exchanger connected to the cylinder head passage, a radiator connected to both the cylinder block passage and the cylinder head passage, and a control unit capable of controlling flow rates of the coolant flowing through the cylinder block passage and the cylinder head passage respectively. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160724 | COOLING STRUCTURE OF PISTON IN ENGINE - A cooling structure of a piston in an engine, in which oil is injected toward a top portion of the piston reciprocating within a cylinder of the engine to cool the top portion of the engine. The cooling structure may include an oil guide surface including at least a thick wall portion of a peripheral wall of the piston which is provided with a ring groove and extends continuously from an inner surface of the peripheral wall of the piston to a reverse surface of the top portion of the piston. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160725 | HEAT RETENTION MEMBER FOR CYLINDER BORE WALL, INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND AUTOMOBILE - A cylinder bore wall insulating member has a contact surface that comes in contact with a wall surface of a cylinder bore wall that forms a cylinder block of an internal combustion engine and defines a groove-like coolant passage. An internal combustion engine in which the cylinder bore wall has a uniform temperature may be obtained using the insulating member. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160726 | Valve Assembly and Method for High Temperature Engines - Valve assembly and method in which a valve member is connected to an elongated lever arm for controlling communication between two chambers in an engine. The valve assembly is disposed at least partially within one of the chambers, and the valve member is moved between open and closed by an actuator connected to the lever arm. In some disclosed embodiments, a pilot valve is opened to equalize pressure on both sides of the valve member prior to moving the valve member toward the open position. In others, where a piston in an expansion cylinder is driven by hot, expanding gases from a separate combustion chamber or heat exchanger, the exhaust valve is closed before the piston has completed its exhaust stroke, and pressure is allowed to build up in the expansion cylinder to a level corresponding to the pressure in the combustion chamber before the valve member is moved toward the open position. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160727 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A control device for an internal combustion engine includes: a variable valve timing mechanism that changes a valve timing; and a control unit that controls a change of the valve timing. The control unit sets an engine stop request-time target valve timing that is a target valve timing at the time when a request for an engine stop is issued, starts control for changing the valve timing coincides with the engine stop request-time target valve timing and causes the internal combustion engine to operate at an idle at the time when the request for the engine stop is issued, starts a process of stopping operation of internal combustion engine at the time when the valve timing has reached a predetermined valve timing. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160728 | FOUR-STROKE ENGINE - A four-stroke engine is provided to lubricate driving parts including a crankshaft and valve operating members while circulating oil, using pressure fluctuation in a crank chamber, the pressure fluctuation being caused by reciprocating motion of a piston. A cam driving parts move with rotation of the crankshaft; a driving chamber and a rocker chamber are connected to one another; the rocker chamber is connected to the crank chamber and a gas-liquid separator; the oil accumulated in a tank is sucked up into the crank chamber and circulated through each part of the four-stroke engine; the crank chamber and the driving chamber are connected to one another via a communicating passage and a return passage; and the crank chamber and the driving chamber connected to one another via the return passage communicate with one another only when the piston is located in a vicinity of the top dead center. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160729 | COMPRESSION-IGNITION LOW OCTANE GASOLINE ENGINE - A compression-ignition low octane gasoline engine. The engine uses low octane gasoline and a compression-ignition method, does not require a spark plug, and compared with ordinary gasoline engines, increases thermal efficiency by approximately 40% and reduces green-house effects caused by emissions by approximately 45%. The “compression-ignition” of the low octane gasoline engine is a diffusion charge compression-ignition, differing from a homogeneous charge compression-ignition. The compression ratio in a cylinder can be 14 to 22, while an ordinary gasoline engine has a compression ratio of 7 to 11. The low octane gasoline engine has a simple structure, easy combustion control, a low noise level, and a low failure rate. As the low octane gasoline can be free of aromatic hydrocarbons, and not require the addition of antiknock agents such as MTBE and MMT, the present novel gasoline engine is a highly efficient, clean, and environmentally friendly internal combustion engine. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160730 | CERAMIC HEATER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND HEATING APPARATUS - A ceramic heater having a substrate and a heat-generating element. The substrate is formed from an electrically insulating ceramic and extends rearward from the forward end of the ceramic heater in the direction of the axis. The heat-generating element has a heat-generating portion formed from an electrically conductive ceramic which contains silicon nitride and an electrically conductive material, disposed in a forward end portion of the substrate, and having a shape resembling the letter U as viewed along the direction of the axis. The heat-generating portion has a fracture toughness of 4.3 MPa·m | 2013-06-27 |
20130160731 | Vehicle Drive Having at Least Two Starting Systems - A vehicle drive, having an internal-combustion engine, includes a first a second starting system for starting the internal-combustion engine, where neither the first nor the second starting system is provided for generating vehicle propulsion. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160732 | TIMER ACTIVATED VEHICLE STARTER - A system and method for remotely starting a vehicle. The system comprises a receiver associated with the vehicle adapted to receive input representing a vehicle start condition and to output start data representing the input. The system further comprising a timer adapted to output a time signal and a vehicle starter processor circuit adapted to receive the start data from the receive and the time signal from the timing circuit. The vehicle starter processor circuit is adapted to start the vehicle in response to the time signal and the input. The method comprises transmitting from a handheld device start data representing at least a start time, receiving the start data at a receiver associated with the vehicle and configuring a vehicle starter processor circuit to start the vehicle according to the start data. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160733 | PISTON FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A multi-part piston for an internal combustion engine has a piston upper part and a piston lower part. The piston upper part comprises a piston head, a continuous fire land and a continuous ring part. The piston upper part and the piston lower part are connected together by securing means and form a continuous cooling channel. According to the invention, the connecting means connecting the piston upper part and the piston lower part are embodied as cooling elements that are arranged in the cooling channel and that are made of heating-conducting material. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160734 | PRECHAMBER SYSTEM - Prechamber system for an internal combustion engine, having:—a prechamber,—a fuel introduction device,—a dead space which connects the fuel introduction device to the prechamber, wherein a channel is provided which connects the prechamber to the dead space. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160735 | THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ASSEMBLY - Throttle body assemblies having improved throttle position sensing assemblies and a method of integrating a throttle position sensor assembly with a throttle body assembly are described. The method comprises the steps of: i) press-fitting a sensor element onto a shaft of a throttle plate of a throttle body assembly; ii) engaging one or more inwardly extending members of the sensor element with one or more recessed portions formed on the shaft of the throttle plate; and iii) disposing an inductive rotary position sensor proximate the sensor element, wherein the press-fit engagement and one or more inwardly extending members limit axial and rotational movement of the sensor element with respect to the throttle plate, and wherein the inductive rotary position sensor detects a relative position of the sensor element for the purpose of ascertaining a position of the throttle plate. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160736 | INTAKE AIR FLOW CONTROL VALVE - An intake air flow control valve comprises a metal shaft having a noncircular cross sectional shape; and a valve element fixed to the metal shaft and arranged to close and open a cross section of the intake passage with rotation of the metal shaft. The valve element is an integral unit including a resin part of resin material and a metal part of metallic material. The resin part includes an intermediate portion formed with a shaft receiving groove in which the noncircular metal shaft is fit. The metal part extends along the shaft receiving groove, and includes a wide section to regulate fluid flow. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160737 | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ON CONTROL HANDLE - A steering and engine speed control mechanism for operating a vehicle. The control mechanism has a control handle mounted on the vehicle. The control handle is configured to deflect about an axis by movement of an operator's hand. A steering direction of the vehicle is related to a deflection angle of the control handle about the axis. An actuating element for changing the speed of the engine of the vehicle is attached to the control handle and is conveniently movable by an operator's digit to a plurality of positions to effect the desired speed of the engine. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160738 | THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY - Improved throttle body assemblies are described. More particularly, throttle body assemblies having improved throttle position sensor assemblies are described. In one aspect, a throttle body assembly for providing controlled aspiration to an engine is described. The assembly comprises a throttle body housing defining a throttle bore for receiving a throttle plate. The throttle plate is actuatable by an electric motor. The assembly further comprises a throttle position sensor configured to monitor positions of the throttle plate. The throttle assembly further comprises an electric discharge path formed between the throttle position sensor and the throttle body housing, wherein the electric discharge path substantially prevents the accumulation of residual electric charge across the throttle position sensor. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160739 | Control Device and Control Method for Internal Combustion Engine - Because opening of a flow enhancement valve affects not only a flow but also a flow rate, when the opening of the flow enhancement valve is transiently changed, if an ignition correction control is conducted on the basis of a relationship obtained in a steady operation state of the flow enhancement valve opening and the ignition timing, there occurs such a drawback that the ignition timing is set to a retard side or an advance side of the optimal point. In a control device for an internal combustion engine having a flow enhancement valve, an intake air quantity flowing into a cylinder is calculated on the basis of the intake air quantity detected by an air flow sensor, a rotating speed, and an operating state of the flow enhancement valve, a turbulent intensity index within the cylinder is calculated on the basis of the rotating speed, the intake air quantity flowing into the cylinder, and the operating state of the flow enhancement valve, and an ignition timing is calculated on the basis of the rotating speed, the intake air quantity flowing into the cylinder, and the turbulent intensity index. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160740 | ENGINE AND ENGINE OPERATING MACHINE INCLUDING THE SAME - An engine including: a cylinder block formed with a cylinder bore; a carburetor including, a fuel storage portion that stores fuel supplied from a fuel tank and supplies the fuel to a suction path, and a fuel discharge path that discharges fuel overflowed from the fuel storage portion; a starting fuel supply device including, a starting fuel storage chamber that is provided on a fuel route defined by the fuel tank and the carburetor and stores a predetermined amount of fuel, a fuel delivery portion that delivers the fuel to a starting fuel supply path connected to the suction path or the cylinder bore, and a fuel return path that discharges the fuel overflowed from the starting fuel storage chamber; and a notifying portion that visually notifies that the starting fuel storage chamber is filled with fuel. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160741 | DUAL FUEL INJECTOR HAVING FUEL LEAK SEALS - A dual fuel common rail fuel injector includes a first and second check needle used to selectively inject two different fuels such as diesel and liquefied natural gas. The fuel injector includes a fuel separator disposed in the interior cavity of the first check needle and is in sealing contact with the nozzle. The fuel separator is configured to prevent commingling of the diesel fuel and the liquefied natural gas. The fuel injector also includes at least one sealing member that is configured to prevent the diesel fuel from leaking from the diesel fuel check cavity into a gaseous fuel orifice. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160742 | DUAL FUEL INJECTOR WITH CROSSOVER VALVE - The present disclosure is directed to a fuel circuit of a fuel injector that includes a first channel, a second channel, and a valve. The first channel is configured to receive a first fuel and define a flow path for the first fuel. The second channel is configured to receive a second fuel and define a flow path for the second fuel. The valve is in fluid communication with the first channel and the second channel. The valve is adapted to direct the second fuel to the first channel when a pressure in the first channel reaches a predetermined level. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160743 | METHOD OF PRODUCING COMMON RAIL AND LOCALLY REINFORCED COMMON RAIL - This invention relates to a method producing a common rail excellent in fatigue strength from an inexpensive steel which uses as the material of the common rail a steel for high-strength liquid phase diffusion bonding having good toughness and fatigue strength, which steel contains, in mass %, C: 0.01 to 0.3%, Si: 0.01 to 0.5%, Mn: 0.01 to 3.0%, Cr: 1.0 to 12.0% and Mo: 0.1 to 2.0%, further contains, in mass %, V: 0.01 to 1.0%, B: 0.0003 to 0.01%, Ti: 0.01 to 0.05% and N: 0.001 to 0.01%, has P content limited to 0.03% or less, S content to 0.01% or less and O content to 0.01% or less, further has total content of grain boundary segregated embrittling elements As, Sn, Sb, Pb and Zn limited to 0.015% or less, and a balance of unavoidable impurities and Fe. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160744 | NEW INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AT ALTERNATING CYCLE WITH CONTROLLED VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO-CVCR - The mechanic system in object uses the new structure of the crank mechanism assembly, for internal combustion engines at alternating cycle, without modifying the cycle. The system, places instead of traditional connecting rod a new system. The system allows using two coaxial pistons with the opposite head, acting in the same cylinder and has opposed combustion chambers. The system then replace the classical three elements for piston (piston, connecting rod and crankshaft), with a system that can be considered to be composed of four elements for two Pistons with an evident general kinematic savings. The salient features of the system are: 1. Reduced lateral piston friction on the cylinder; 2. Reduction of General weights of the crankshaft assembly; 3. Lack of sucking effect resulting in better efficiency; 4. The new system of transmission is composed of two parts. that allows controlling the compression ratio and NOK. The proposed system tends to maintain optimal compression ratio between the volume of air/fuel mixture, and the volume of the combustion chamber 5. The system is governed by a hydraulic circuit, the RC as determined by the program's control unit that controls the real pistons position through an electromagnetic sensors. 6. The system, wanting to get higher specific power, allow to use even the NOK, indeed on the practice experimentation it was found that the RC can significantly exceed the maximum permissible RC which fuel is used, while in a conventional engine, owing to its rigidity, when the NOK happens the piston MUST reach the TDC creating conflicting forces, that create overpressure which tend to lock the engine and compromise its integrity with pressure of more than 200 bar. In the case of the new system these pressures can be controlled keeping them in limits (120/130 bar). 8. The system (which is calculated and prearranged for each specific engine type) in addition to the compression ratio change the intake capacity of Pistons which when the rpm increase make a bigger intake stroke; 9. The decrease of the rotating masses and the symmetrical position of opposed pistons with a cycle of explosions at 90° degrees on the same axis and on the same plane decreases drastically the vibrations of the first level and exclude the need of important stabiliser flywheel for the continuity of the cycle with a reduction of weight and mass; 10. The drive shaft of very small size (⅓ of the conventional drive shaft) decrease twists and longitudinal bending couple reducing vibrations of 2nd level. The small size of drive shaft reduces the couple of rotation of the engine reducing friction and fuel of materials consumption too; 11. The proximity of the cylinder and compactness of the crankshaft involve the reduction of the engine mounting (for 4 Pistons three engine mounting); 12. The placement of the connection point in the new system, changing where the forces of the Pistons are applied to the rod and crankshaft change the characteristics of the engine power, 13. The tiling and using of a single sliding cylinder for two pistons reduces the size of the engine drastically and, whereas practically all the cylinders can be wrapped from the coolant liquid, paradoxically, with a correct cooling system should improve the possibility of lubrication and cooling; 14. The system of electronic ignition must be calibrated in order to optimize the ignition considering the real RC and TDC at the moment of the explosion; The purpose of the new crankshaft Assembly are those of producing engines with reduced fuel consumption, more compact and with torque and power best curves compared to the current engines. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160745 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM AND A VEHICLE - A raw fuel tank | 2013-06-27 |
20130160746 | Method And System For Regulated Exhaust Heating Of A Charcoal Canister Of An Emissions System To Reduce Heel - A evaporative emission control system includes a fuel tank, canister communicating with the fuel tank, air intake structure directing air to an internal combustion engine, a purge valve connected between the canister and the air intake structure, a vent valve associated with a source of ambient air, mixing structure associated with vent valve to selectively receive the ambient air that passes through the vent valve, a feed line connected between an exhaust flow path associated with the engine and the mixing structure, an output air flow from the mixing structure being received by the canister, and an exhaust valve in the feed line for controlling pressurized exhaust air flow, from the exhaust flow path, to the mixing structure. The exhaust air flow is mixed with the ambient air in the mixing structure with the output air flow therefrom purging the canister of hydrocarbons to be consumed by the engine. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160747 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STARTING AN ENGINE IN MOBILE LIQUID NATURAL GAS APPLICATIONS - The present disclosure is directed to a system for running an engine. The system includes a first tank, a second tank, a pump, a vaporizer, and a heat source. The first tank stores liquid natural gas (LNG). The pump is in communication with the first tank and is configured to pump the LNG from the first tank. The vaporizer is in communication with the pump. The vaporizer is configured to receive the LNG from the first tank via the pump and convert the LNG into compressed natural gas (CNG). The second tank is in communication with the vaporizer. The second tank is configured to store CNG. A heat source is in communication with the second tank. The heat source uses the stored CNG to apply heat to the vaporizer. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160748 | ENGINE BLOWER SCROLL - A blower system for an engine includes a base of a blower scroll coupled to an engine crankcase. The base has a bottom wall with an opening sized to accommodate an end of a crankshaft. The base also has a sidewall extending away from the crankcase. The blower system further includes a blower housing fastened to the base, without the use of threaded fasteners. Together the blower housing and the base form a chamber having an inlet and an outlet. Also, the blower system includes a fan within the chamber. The fan is driven by the crankshaft and is designed to direct a flow of air through the outlet of the chamber. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160749 | SUPERCHARGER COUPLING - A rotational element coupling device in a supercharger includes a rotatable output shaft having tapered external splines and an output shaft axis of rotation. A coupling disk has a disk axis of rotation coaxial with the output shaft axis of rotation, a tapered internally splined bore coaxial with the disk axis of rotation to engage the tapered external splines, and a plurality of apertures defined in the coupling disk parallel to the disk axis of rotation. A plurality of pins each have a disk end and a timing gear end distal to the disk end. The plurality of pins matingly engages with the coupling disk at the disk end of the pins via the plurality of apertures. A timing gear is fixed to a supercharger rotor for rotation therewith. The timing gear has a plurality of apertures disposed therein to matingly engage with the timing gear end of the plurality of pins. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160750 | ABNORMALITY DETERMINATION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND ABNORMALITY DETERMINING METHOD FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An abnormality determination system for an internal combustion engine includes a plurality of EGR gas supply sections, an EGR gas supply control unit, an air-fuel ratio sensor placed downstream of an exhaust collecting portion, and an abnormality determining unit that determines an abnormality in the internal combustion engine. The abnormality determining unit obtains a change rate corresponding value during shutoff of the EGR gas or during supply of the EGR gas, as an EGR-OFF corresponding value or an EGR-ON corresponding value. The abnormality determining unit obtains a normalized EGR-OFF corresponding value, and obtains a normalized EGR-ON corresponding value. The abnormality determining unit makes an abnormality determines whether one of the EGR gas supply sections is in an abnormal condition in which the EGR gas supply section is blocked, based on a relationship between the normalized EGR-OFF corresponding value and the normalized EGR-ON corresponding value. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160751 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine has a cylinder in which a combustion chamber, bounded on one side by a reciprocating piston, is formed. The piston drives a crankshaft rotatably mounted in a crank casing. The internal combustion engine has an inlet opening for combustion air into the crank casing, and an outlet opening out of the combustion chamber. The internal combustion engine has at least one overflow duct which connects the crank casing interior to the combustion chamber. The internal combustion engine has a crank casing pressure sensor for measuring the crank casing pressure, a device for determining the rotational position of the crankshaft, and an evaluation device which evaluates the measurements of the crank casing pressure sensor. A method for operating the internal combustion engine is provided where the ambient pressure is determined using the crank casing pressure measured by the crank casing pressure sensor. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160752 | BARRIER DISCHARGE DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to provide a barrier discharge device capable of increasing the combustion efficiency of an engine while overcoming the problems of the cumbersome replacement of the electrodes and the commercialization of the device. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160753 | ARCHERY CABLE GUARD AND STRING STOP - A cable guard and string stop for use with archery bows. The cable guard and string stop partially reside within a first bore in the archery bow. A screw and retention device is installed in a second bore, orthogonal to and intersecting the first bore. The retention device frictionally engages the cable guard or string stop to secure the cable guard in place. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160754 | BOW STABILIZER MOUNT - A mounting assembly for mounting a bow stabilizer to an archery bow is provided. In one example, the mounting assembly includes a bow engaging feature configured to attach the mounting assembly to the archery bow, a stabilizer receiving feature configured to receive a bow stabilizer, and a linkage between the bow engaging feature and the stabilizer receiving feature. The linkage is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and provide a vertical offset, along a longitudinal axis of the bow, between the axis of rotation and the stabilizer receiving feature. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160755 | Stand-Alone Kitchen Module - The invention relates to a stand-alone kitchen module including a main body having a substantially prismatic and rectangular shape, which includes integrated functional elements such as a refrigerator, sink, stove top, oven, drawers, tables and cabinets. The invention also includes a plurality of sections located on frames which can be horizontally and perpendicularly attached to the main body, such that, when the frames are extended, the sections form at least a first horizontal platform serving as a table and a second horizontal platform for cooking, including at least one stove top in one of said sections. The main body also includes at least one compartment in which a plurality of folding chairs are arranged, as well as autonomous water, gas and electricity installations, providing all the services of a conventional kitchen outdoors, ensuring full autonomy of said services and enabling the waste generated to be stored. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160756 | TWO-PIECE WARMING OVEN - A two-piece warming oven includes a base, a heat-conducting unit, and a heating unit for heating the conducting member. The base includes a supporting plate, and a plurality of spaced-apart upright supporting rods disposed around the supporting plate and having lower end portions connected fixedly to an outer periphery of the supporting plate to define an accommodating space above the supporting plate and among the supporting rods. The heat-conducting unit is connected removably to the base, and is convertible between a used position, where the heat-conducting unit is disposed above the accommodating space, and a storage position, where the heat-conducting unit is inverted and extends into the accommodating space. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160757 | FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY WITH BIOMASS FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - A biomass-burning fireplace assembly with a hopper and an outlet adjacent to the hopper outlet. A fuel metering assembly is adjacent to the hopper outlet and the barrier member. The fuel metering assembly has a fuel metering receptacle that receives the biomass fuel from the hopper. The fuel metering receptacle is moveable relative to the hopper between first and second positions on opposite sides of the barrier member. The barrier member is a physical barrier between the fuel metering receptacle and the hopper outlet when in the second position. A fuel feed assembly receives fuel from the fuel metering receptacle when is in the second position. The fuel feed assembly moves the fuel onto a burn platform assembly coupled to the firebox adjacent to the fuel inlet opening. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160758 | HEAT-PIPE SOLAR COLLECTOR AND SEALING ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A heat-pipe solar collector includes a heat-exchanging pipe, a sealing assembly and a heat pipe. The sealing assembly includes a connecting sleeve and a sealing ring. The connecting sleeve includes a pipe post through which the heat pipe is disposed. The sealing ring includes an annular sheath and an annular piece. The annular piece is pressed by the pipe post to abut the heat-exchanging pipe. One end of the heat pipe is disposed in the heat-exchanging pipe via the sealing assembly. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160759 | WARMING OVEN HAVING LIGHT REFLECTION EFFECT - A warming oven includes a base, a heating unit, a heat conducting unit, and a reflective shield. The base has an accommodating space. The heating unit is disposed within the accommodating space. The heat conducting unit includes a positioning plate, a top plate spaced apart from the positioning plate, a quartz glass tube inserted into the positioning plate and the top plate, and a plurality of upright connecting rods disposed around the positioning plate and the top plate. The reflective shield is formed with a plurality of vent holes, and includes a bottom cover that covers a top end of the heat conducting unit and that has a vertically curved outer mirror surface for reflecting light from a fire flame produced by the heating unit, thereby providing an illumination effect. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160760 | DEVICE FOR DELIVERING MIST TO THE HUMAN FACE | 2013-06-27 |
20130160761 | Pharmaceutical Aerosol Composition - A pharmaceutical aerosol composition comprising at least one hydrofluoroalkane propellant; at least one active agent complexed with an adjuvant; and, optionally, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160762 | SNORKEL UPPER DISCHARGING HEAD HAVING WATERPROOF DEVICE - A snorkel upper discharging head has a waterproof device. The snorkel upper discharging head comprises a snorkel upper discharging head body and a floating drum, an air inlet hole is arranged at the front end of the snorkel upper discharging head body and is sleeved with a sealing ring, the snorkel upper discharging head body is internally provided with an air duct communicated with the air inlet hole, circular arc sliding slots are arranged at the left and right inner sides of the snorkel upper discharging head body, the floating drum is clamped in the circular arc sliding slots, and a water seal face jointed with the sealing ring is arranged in the middle of the floating drum; the snorkel upper discharging head having the waterproof device not only has simple and compact structure and excellent waterproof effect, but is also eye-pleasing and fashionable in appearance. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160763 | METHOD OF RELIEVING PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH FRACTURED RIBS - A method of relieving pain resulting from breathing in a patient with fractured ribs, wherein the breathing causes movement of the fractured portion of the ribs. A positive airway pressure machine is attached to the nose, mouth, or both of the patient. The patient turns the machine on to produce a positive airway pressure in the airway or airways of the lungs and adjusts the positive airway pressure to a level where the positive airway pressure relieves pain produced by breathing. The method allows a patient with fractured ribs to sleep comfortably without the pain associated with the breathing-related movement of the fractured portion of the ribs, and also promotes the healing and recovery of the fractured ribs. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160764 | MOUTHPIECE DEVICE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The present invention relates to a mouthpiece device of an electronic cigarette, Which includes an atomizing device for vaporizing tobacco liquid into aerosol and a liquid reservoir for storing tobacco liquid in an inhaling shell. The atomizing device includes an atomizing cup with an atomizing chamber, and an atomizer held in the atomizing chamber. The atomizing cup is molded by an integrated process. The mouthpiece device further includes a cap at another end of the liquid reservoir, and an aerosol passage therein. The cap defines a stepwise slot for filtering tobacco particles in aerosol. The stepwise slot is communicated with the aerosol passage. The present invention mainly solves such problems of the existing mouthpiece device as complicate manufacturing, high cost, bad heat insulation, and failing to filter tobacco particles; and obtains simple manufacturing, lower cost, good heat insulation and well filtering tobacco particles. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160765 | MOUTHPIECE DEVICE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The present invention relates to a mouthpiece device of electronic cigarette, includes an atomizing device for vaporizing tobacco substance into aerosol, a reservoir for storing tobacco substance and a guiding tube for guiding tobacco substance from the reservoir to the atomizing device, which are set in an shell. The guiding tube has one end inserted in the reservoir and the other end communicated with atomizing device. The mouthpiece device further includes a preheat device for heat solid tobacco substance in the reservoir to generate liquid. The preheat device is set in the end of the reservoir near the guiding tube, and seals solid tobacco substance in the reservoir. The present invention solves existing problems such as fluid leakage, complicate manufacturing, high cost, bad heat insulation and filtering aerosol; and obtains perfect leakage proof, simple manufacturing, lower cost, good heat insulation and well filtering aerosol. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160766 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING RAINOUT - Components for a respiratory treatment apparatus that is capable of providing a humidified respiratory treatment permit a reduction in condensation in a patient interface and/or its gas delivery tubing. In some embodiments, a rainout valve that may be an integrated component of a humidifier output aperture, or coupled thereto, may reduce condensation with a vapor barrier operable to selectively block and permit humidified gas transfer from the humidifier. For example, the barrier may be operable to open in response to a flow of pressurized breathable gas that may be generated by a flow generator of the respiratory treatment apparatus. In the absence of such a generation of pressurized flow, the barrier may prevent a transfer of the humidified gas such as into a conduit for a patient interface by retracting to a closed position. Example vapor barriers may include a resilient membrane, cover, bellows, flap, shutter or other suitable valve. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160767 | EXERCISE MACHINE INCLUDING OXYGEN DISPENSER - An apparatus for providing oxygen to an individual engaging in exercise is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fastener for fastening the apparatus to an exercise machine, a container for holding a gas, a pump coupled with the container for pumping the gas from the container to a conduit, an arch element comprising an arch shaped structural element and a tubular element for receiving gas from the conduit, wherein the arch is disposed over the exercise machine, nozzles disposed in the arch element, wherein the nozzles receive gas from the tubular element and inject gas into the area where the individual resides on the exercise machine, and a processor communicatively coupled to the nozzles, wherein the processor is configured for transmitting control signals to the nozzles, and wherein the control signals are configured to command the nozzles to inject predefined amounts of gas. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160768 | OXYGEN SUPPLY SYSTEM INTENDED IN PARTICULAR FOR THE FLIGHT CREW OF AN AIRCRAFT - This system is intended for supplying oxygen in particular for the flight crew of an aircraft. It comprises an oxygen source, an oxygen mask as well as a circuit connecting the oxygen source to the said oxygen mask. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160769 | MASK VENT - A mask system includes a mask component including one or more openings for gas washout and a vent component provided to the mask component. The vent component includes one or more tracks or grooves along its outer surface adapted to guide gas washout. The vent component is adapted to cover the one or more openings in the mask component so that gas washout escapes along the one or more tracks or grooves between an outer surface of the mask component and the vent component. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160770 | Clutch Brake Assembly for a Respiratory Access Port - A respiratory access assembly includes a distal plate having a port, the port adapted to be positioned in operable communication with an artificial airway of a patient. The assembly also includes a proximal plate including a first port and a second port and, when the distal plate is positioned against the proximal plate in a stacked configuration, each plate is configured to move relative to the other. There is a clutch positioned between the plates, the clutch cooperating with both plates to substantially prevent movement of the plates when the port of the distal plate is positioned in an alignment with at least one port of the proximal plate and an object is positioned through the aligned ports of the plates. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160771 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE FOR MECHANICAL VENTILATION - The present invention relates generally to medical devices, methods, and kits. More particularly, the present invention relates to improved endotracheal tubes or patient ventilation tubes which prevent the leakage of proximal secretions to the distal airways. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160772 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL NASAL CANNULA - The multi-function nasal cannula includes an elongate nasalgastric tube having at least one end configured to be connected to a source of therapeutic gas or fluid. A section of the tube includes a single nasal prong or barrel extending outwardly therefrom. A securing flap or extension is disposed adjacent to, but spaced from, the nasal prong. The securing flap is resilient and extends at an acute angle towards the nasal prong. The securing flap secures the nasal cannula against the side of the user's nostril when the nasal prong is inserted into the nasal opening. The resilience and flexibility of the securing flap insures a comfortable but secure fit, while minimizing any irritation or discomfort on the user. Alternatively, the multi-function nasal cannula may have double-barrels or prongs with corresponding securing flaps. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160773 | POTENTIALLY REVERSIBLE FEMALE STERILIZATION DEVICE - A reversible leave in contraceptive device includes an obturator having a body with cylindrical configuration, made of a flexible material and including two stabilizing deformable stiffeners that can be folded back along the obturator body when unactivated, spreading out radially in a fitted situation in the isthmic part of the Fallopian tube. The stiffeners are in opposite positions so as to fit on one side in the isthmic part of the tube (for the distal side) and, on the other (proximal end) on edges of a tubal ostium. A plurality of projecting forms, having a ridged configuration, run along the entire length of the obturator body in a continuous manner from a tapered bulge of the proximal end to a spherical distal end of the head, and block the tubal protect tubal haustrations. The forms cause deformation of the alveoli to block spermatozoa and close off other mucosal folds. | 2013-06-27 |
20130160775 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOWER BACK PAIN RELIEF - A support apparatus ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130160776 | INTRAORAL ORTHOSIS, A METHOD OF FABRICATING SUCH AN ORTHOSIS, AND A METHOD OF ADJUSTING IT - An intraoral orthosis comprising a first shell and a second shell, said shells being connected together by an adjustable connection device, said adjustable connection device comprising two notched tabs that are arranged respectively on either side of one of said shells, each notched tab co-operating in adjustable manner with a respective adjustment housing, arranged correspondingly on either side of the other of said shells, each notched tab having adjustment teeth to adjust the position of the shells one relative to the other, and locking housings to lock said position, said locking housings being oriented transversally relative to said adjustment teeth. | 2013-06-27 |