26th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100162860 | Clamshell lathe - A clamshell lathe that can be utilized to machine or mill a portion of a workpiece such as a tube or pipe, wherein the clamshell lathe is a generally annular device that includes a stationary member and a rotatable member each preferably comprising semi-cylindrical halves that are connected together around the workpiece to be machined. The stationary member includes a bearing channel in which bearings of the rotatable member travel when the rotatable member is activated. In a preferred embodiment, an inner wall of the bearing channel has an angled end portion that is positioned adjacent an angled end portion of the rotatable member. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162861 | Peeling device and peeling machine - In order to make available a peeling device and a peeling machine, respectively, in which peeling diameters that are set can be changed even under load, the invention proposes a peeling device having a rotating peeling head and having peeling chisels disposed on the latter, which chisels are radially adjustable by way of at least one setting drive, whereby the setting drive comprises a module that rotates with the peeling head, which module controls a setting gear mechanism by means of a relative movement that is undertaken with regard to the peeling head, in the direction of rotation. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162862 | Tripper assembly for a clamshell lathe - A tripper assembly for use in advancing a clamshell lathe tool slide including a tool for milling a portion of a workpiece such as a tube or pipe, the tool slide being operatively connected to a rotatable ring of the clamshell lathe and the tripper assembly operatively connected to a stationary ring of the clamshell lathe. The design of the tripper assembly is such that the position, engaged or disengaged, of the tripper element can be easily ascertained. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162863 | Method and apparatus for cutting fabric according to a pattern - Magnets secure a pattern and a fabric on a magnetically-attractive substrate including a top layer of a resilient material that is well-suited to receive a sharp edge to produce a clean cut in the fabric being cut. A kit according to the present invention includes a plurality of magnets, preferably of various sizes and shapes, and at least one magnetically-attractive substrate. The kit can have a plurality of substrates, fasteners for holding the substrates together, a cutting tool and packaging. At least one of the magnets includes a magnetic portion having a bottom surface and a nonmagnetic portion extending laterally from the magnetic portion. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162864 | OPTICAL FILM TRANSPORT METHOD, AND APPARATUS USING THE SAME - In a process of transporting a strip-shaped optical film F, the optical film F is cut to a predetermined length. Thereafter, the sheet-like optical films F divided by the cutting are intermittently transported while the strip-shaped optical film F is fed by the predetermined length such that a portion to be cut next reaches a cutting action position. Further, a leading one of the sheet-like optical films F in the intermittent transport process is transported to a continuous transport process such that a rear end thereof passes the intermittent transport process in a subsequent intermittent transport operation. Herein, the sheet-like optical film F is transported to the downstream-side continuous transport process following the intermittent transport process to continuously transport the optical film F. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162865 | DEFECT-CONTAINING STRIP AND METHOD FOR DETECTING SUCH DEFECTS - The present invention provides a method for recognizing the presence of at least one defect in a strip of film and identifying its position during film manufacturing; a method for removal of the portion of the film strip containing the defect; and a film strip having at least one defect recognized and its position identified. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162866 | STRIPPER PLATE MOUNTING APPARATUS - A stripper plate mounting apparatus is for mounting a stripper plate ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162867 | HAND-HELD POWER TOOL - A power tool includes an electric motor, a motor housing in which the electric motor is at least partially positioned, a blade drivably coupled to the motor for rotation about a first axis, and a blade housing in which the blade is at least partially positioned. The blade and the blade housing are pivotably coupled to the motor housing about a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162868 | CUTTING KNIFE - The invention relates to a cutting blade for machines for slicing food products, particularly for high-speed slicers, wherein the cutting blade is a sickle-shaped blade rotating about a rotation axis during the slicing operation and having a cutting edge that deviates from a circular shape at the radially outer circumference thereof and revolves about the rotation axis, particularly in the manner of a spiral, the edge being positioned in a cutting plane extending perpendicular to the rotation axis, wherein the cutting edge forms the radially outer end of a cutting surface, which forms part of the blade back side facing away from a product to be sliced during the slicing operation and includes a blade angle together with the cutting plane, and wherein the size of the blade angle varies in the circumferential direction. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162869 | Mandoline having adjustable infeed and outfeed decks - A mandoline for cutting and/or slicing food items having an infeed deck and outfeed deck pivotally mounted on a housing adjacent each other in a sloped longitudinal orientation. Adjacent end portions of the infeed deck and outfeed deck are vertically spaced. The end portion of said outfeed deck includes a fixed blade mounted above the end portion of said infeed deck. A pair of knob assemblies are rotatably mounted on opposite sides of the housing and each include a pair of open cam slots and respectively engage a pin respectively formed on opposite sides of said infeed deck and said outfeed deck. Rotation of said cam assemblies causes said infeed deck and outfeed deck to move simultaneously either toward or away from each other to vary the space between the fixed blade and said infeed deck. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162870 | Machine for Creating Grout Lines on Boards and/or for Cutting Tiles from Boards and Corresponding Methods - The invention includes a feeder, a support surface and a sawing device. The sawing device is moveably arranged with respect to the support surface, to reduce the probability of creating scratches on the board surfaces. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162871 | Slitting machine having variable adjustment of the blade cutting points - A slitting machine with an upper blade arrangement having a plurality of blade holders supported on a cross beam via associated position-securing mechanisms. Each blade holder is provided with a lowering device and a cutter head for a circular blade supported thereon, each cutter head being carried by the lowering device. Each circular blade is adapted to overlap a blade edge of a lower blade to form a cutting point disposed on the entry side of the material that is to be cut. A device is provided for adjusting a horizontally measured distance of the cutting point of the circular blade from the cross beam. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162872 | SYNCHRONIZER FOR ENSEMBLE ON DIFFERENT SORTS OF MUSIC DATA, AUTOMATIC PLAYER MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF SYNCHRONIZATION - In order to establish an automatic player piano and a home theater system in synchronization for ensemble, a set of playback pattern data expresses a series of pitch names, and is stored in a memory system independent of an audio data file and a music data file; while an audio signal is being supplied from a playback system to a synchronizer of the automatic player piano, the synchronizer extracts samples from the audio signal, and determines a series of pitch names through an FFT and a quantization; the series of pitch names of the samples is compared with the playback pattern data what part of the playback pattern data expresses the series of pitch name; since the each sample appears over an extremely short time period, the synchronizer accurately determines a lapse of time, and selects a note event data code to be processed from the music data file. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162873 | PEDAL DEVICE FOR KEYBOARD INSTRUMENT - A pedal device of a keyboard instrument which makes it possible to stably secure a required action of a pedal, facilitate assembly thereof, and reduce manufacturing costs. A pedal device for a keyboard instrument of the present invention comprises a chassis | 2010-07-01 |
20100162874 | MODULAR POST ASSEMBLY FOR FOOT-OPERATED PEDAL - A drum pedal assembly comprising a base member having a first mounting section and a second mounting section and a footboard pivotally mounted to the base member. A universal mounting post is interchangeably mounted to one of the first and second mounting sections such that the mounting post may be selectively positioned at the left-hand or right-hand position with respect to the footboard on the base member. With this invention, the mounting post is sized and shaped to interchangeably operate in either of the first or second mounting positions defined by said first and second mounting sections. Further, a dual beater drum pedal assembly is provided whereby first and second mounting posts are respectively mounted to a single mounting section. The first mounting post includes a first drive shaft rotatably mounted thereto and a first beater member affixed to the first drive shaft. A second mounting post is mounted to the second mounting section and likewise includes a second drive shaft and beater rotatably mounted thereto. In this dual beater drum pedal, the first and second mounting posts are substantially identical in shape so that the first and second mounting posts may be swapped one for the other without altering the operation or performance of the drum pedal assembly. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162875 | Steel Pan Tablature System and Associated Methods - A tablature system for representing a series of notes to be played on a steel pan/drum having concentric rings of note pads is provided, wherein each note pad is for producing a distinct musical pitch. The tablature includes a staff having three horizontal lines positioned atop each other, a first line representing a center ring of note pads, a second line representing an inner ring of note pads, and third line representing an outer ring of note pads. For each note pad to be represented, a rhythmic indicator is provided that lies adjacent the horizontal line commensurate with where the note pad to be represented lies. For each note pad to be represented, the note name is positioned above the respective rhythmic indicator. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162876 | Music Teaching Tool for Steel Pan and Drum Players and Associated Methods - A tool is provided for assisting in teaching music to a player of a steel pan/drum. The tool comprises a substantially circular base divided into twelve radial sectors, a central sector, and three concentric, radially spaced rings, thereby having 37 elements. Each element bears an indicium representative of a unitary, distinct note name in a range of three consecutive octaves plus a first note in a fourth consecutive octave. Each ring is arranged in so that a counter-clockwise-adjacent note name is separated by an interval of a fifth and a clockwise-adjacent note name is separated by an interval of a fourth. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162877 | Electronic Input Device for Use with Steel Pans and Associated Methods - A system for digitizing a series of notes to be played on a steel pan/drum includes a processor, and a display device and an input device in signal communication with the processor. Software encoded on a computer-readable medium and installable on the processor has a code segment adapted to display a virtual keyboard on the display device. The keyboard has a plurality of pianistically arranged keys, each key having a note name corresponding to a pitch represented by the key imposed thereon. A code segment can receive a user selection via the input device of a pan instrument for which music is desired to be entered, retrieve a note range for the selected pan instrument, and electronically mask the virtual keyboard to exclude keys outside the retrieved note range. User input can be received for a series of notes to be encoded for playing on the selected pan instrument. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162878 | MUSIC INSTRUCTION SYSTEM - A song audio is played and a graphical representation of a musical instrument contributing to the audio is displayed. A fingering display is overlayed on the graphical representation of the instrument during the playing of song. The fingering display is synchronized to the song audio. During the playing of the song audio, the tempo of the song is adjusted. The pitch of the song is substantially preserved in real-time despite the tempo adjustment. In addition, the synchronization between the fingering display and the audio are maintained in real-time in view of the adjusted tempo. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162879 | AUTOMATED GENERATION OF A SONG FOR PROCESS LEARNING - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to ad hoc music creation to facilitate learning and provide a method, system and computer program product for the automated generation of a song for process learning. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for automated generation of a song for process learning can include loading from fixed storage a process description for transformation into a song intended to facilitate learning of the process by a target listener. The method also can include defining lyrical segments for the process description, selecting a particular melody from a set of melodies stored in fixed storage, and mapping the defined lyrical segments to musical phrases in the particular melody. Finally, the method can include merging pre-recorded audio segments corresponding to the defined lyrical segments with the musical phrases in the particular melody according to the mapping to generate the song. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162880 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MUSIC INSTRUCTION FILES - A graphical view of a file component associated with an audio that is displayed in a graphical user interface (GUI) is automatically switched during playback of the audio. The switching is based on a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) view-switching track associated with a project file for the audio. In various embodiments, a musical instrument displayed in the GUI is automatically switched during playback of the audio based on a MIDI instrument-switching track associated with the same project file. Additionally, a metronome beat associated with the audio is automatically switched between on and off during playback of the audio based at least in part on a MIDI metronome-switching track associated with the song audio. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162881 | SYSTEM FOR COORDINATING A PERFORMANCE - Embodiments described herein provide a musical performance system that produces a set of signals or cues to individual members of a choir or group of musical instruments as to when each member is to play their particular instrument. Typically, the musical instrument is comprised of a handbell as used in bell choirs. The system alerts, e.g., via vibration or light, children or physically challenged individuals at a predetermined, specified time such that they may perform music with the correct rhythm and timing. The system comprises a computer readable medium for storing data, a musical instrument digital interface unit, a sequencer, a sending unit, and at least one receiving unit. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162882 | Arborist's climbing rope - An arborist's climbing rope in which an eye splice having a splice tuck can be formed at one end includes in one embodiment a core of polypropylene, a first braided tubular sheath of nylon disposed about the core and a second braided tubular sheath of a polyester disposed about the first braided tubular sheath, the core cross-sectional diameter being in the range of 1 to 10% of the total cross-sectional diameter of the arborist's climbing rope. In forming the eye splice a portion of the core is intentionally removed near the eye splice to form a space within the first tubular sheath where the core has been removed and the splice tuck is buried in and substantially completely fills the space within the first tubular sheath where the core has been intentionally removed. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162883 | Process for Producing Fabrics Comprising Unidirectionally Arranged Polymeric Tapes - Process for producing fabrics comprising at least one layer of unidirectionally arranged polymeric tapes with the tapes comprising at least a core component, the process comprises the steps of forming at least one layer of unidirectionally arranged polymeric tapes in a weaving machine with the polymeric tapes being used as warp yarn and a binding thread being used as weft yarn or with the polymeric tapes being used as weft yarn and a binding thread being used as warp yarn and subsequently consolidating the at least one monolayer using pressure and heat, characterised in that the melting temperature of the binding yarns lies below the consolidating temperature and the melting temperature of the core component of the polymeric tapes lies above the consolidating temperature. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162884 | Ballistic armor - A composite armor plate with a layer of pellets in a binder matrix, the pellets having domed front and planar back end and a reduced weight. A method of producing the plate comprises providing front and back layers, applying binder material to the pellets and the layers, and heating the binder material to form the matrix and bind the front and back layers thereto. Each pellet may be coated with a primer adapted to facilitate the binding. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162885 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING FLOATING OF EARTHMOVING IMPLEMENTS - A system and method for performing a floating function in an earthmoving implement of an earthmoving machine without physically connecting chambers within a hydraulic actuator that is adapted to raise and lower the earthmoving implement. The system includes a device for delivering a pressurized fluid to and receiving pressurized fluid from the actuator, a valve for compensating for differences in volume between chambers of the actuator, and an electronic control circuit that includes electronic sensors for sensing the pressures in the chambers of the actuator, and a controller for receiving outputs of the sensors. The controller calculates an amount of the pressurized fluid that, when delivered to or received from the actuator, achieves a substantially constant pressures in the chambers of the actuator and enables the earthmoving implement to float regardless of motion of the actuator. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162886 | Cylinder Liner And Method Of Manufacturing The Same - The present invention relates to a cylinder liner and a method of manufacturing the cylinder liner. A cylinder liner according to the present invention has an outer surface covered by casting metal when a cylinder block is manufactured by integral casting, in which a plurality of engraved grooves is formed throughout the outer surface of the cylinder liner to increase bonding force between the casting metal and the outer surface of the cylinder liner. Further, a method of manufacturing a cylinder liner according to the present invention includes: coating a coating material onto the inner circumferential surface of a mold rotating and drying the coating material for a predetermined time; applying an engraved-groove forming material to engrave the surface of the coating material; forming a cylinder liner parent body by pouring and solidifying molten metal through the surface of the coating material where the engraved-groove forming material is applied; and roughening the outer surface of the cylinder liner with a plurality of engraved grooves for spraying, after drawing the cylinder parent body out of the mold and removing the coating material and the engraved-groove forming material covering the outer surface of the cylinder liner parent body. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162887 | Carbon membranes - A process for the production of a carbon membrane comprising: (i) reacting a mixture of cellulose and hemicellulose with an acid; (ii) casting the mixture to form a film, (iii) drying said film; and (iv) carbonising said film. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162888 | MAT-SHAPED FOAM MATERIAL FOR CLEANING AND/OR FILTERING AIR - The invention relates to a matlike foam material stock which is suitable more particularly for purposes of air purification and/or air filtration and can be used preferably for installation in ceilings and ceiling systems, walls and wall systems, air-conditioning devices, ventilation shafts, as building material or the like. The matlike foam material stock comprises a gas-permeable, more particularly air-permeable, matlike three-dimensional support, the support being formed as an open-cell or open-pore foam, more particularly foam material, and an odorant- and/or noxiant-sorbing material being taken up or provided in the support, the odorant- and/or noxiant-sorbing material being designed as an odorant- and/or noxiant-sorbing, more particularly odorant- and/or noxiant-adsorbing, sorbent based on discrete sorptive particles, the sorptive particles being fixed on the support, more particularly on the walls of the cells or pores of the foam, more particularly foam material. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162889 | Combined Pumping And Separating Machine For The Oil Circuit Of A Turbojet - The present invention relates to a combined machine for pumping and separating into two distinct and purified phases a two-phase liquid/gas mixture or fluid, preferably oil/air, entering the machine, comprising means for the suction, pumping and partial separation of the two-phase fluid, means for drying and extracting the separated gas and means for degassing and forcing back the separated liquid, comprising at least three physically separated stages (A,B,C) intended to be activated by a means that is internal or external to the machine, and built into a single casing:
| 2010-07-01 |
20100162890 | DE-ENTRAINMENT DEVICE - De-entrainment devices for effectively removing entrained liquid from a vapor stream are disclosed. These de-entrainment devices are effective in distillation columns and other apparatuses comprising vapor-liquid contacting devices. Particular representative applications for these de-entrainment devices are in distillation (or fractionation) columns having co-current contacting modules, in which liquid and vapor enter into co-current flow channels of the modules. The de-entrainment devices can be used, for example, with non-parallel contacting stages or other types of high capacity trays. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162891 | VAPOR-LIQUID CONTACTING IN CO-CURRENT CONTACTING APPARATUSES - Improved contacting modules and apparatuses containing the modules, for carrying out vapor-liquid contacting, are described. In representative contacting modules, liquid (and possibly vapor) are discharged into co-current flow channels in a non-uniform manner (e.g., from only one side of the channels). Particular contacting modules comprise at least one liquid downcomer and a demister, wherein the liquid downcomer and an inlet surface of the demister define a co-current flow channel and wherein liquid is discharged from an outlet of the downcomer. The use of one or more added liquid distribution devices to more uniformly distribute the discharged liquid improves vapor-liquid contacting efficiency in the co-current flow channel and consequently vapor-liquid mass transfer and approach to equilibrium for the contacting stage. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162892 | Membrane Comprising Oxyethylene Groups - The present invention relates to a membrane wherein said membrane comprises a continuous non-porous layer comprising a polymerized composition that comprised prior to polymerization at least one type of compound having a molecular weight of at least 1500 Da and comprising at least 75 weight % of oxyethylene groups and at least two polymerizable groups each comprising a non-substituted vinyl group. The invention further relates to the use of this membrane for separating polar gases and vapors. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162893 | Reflux Trap Device - A reflux trap for use in a plasma generator and delivery system to prevent back flow of fluids and debris from a patient to the plasma generator during a surgical procedure comprising a trap housing including a proximal diffuser chamber and a distal deflection chamber having a collection area separated by a baffle disposed within the trap housing having at least one gas flow aperture formed therethrough, a proximal inlet port and a distal outlet port formed on opposite end portions of the trap housing to feed gas to and from the trap housing through the proximal diffuser chamber, gas flow aperture and the distal deflection chamber, the baffle further includes a diffuser member disposed in the proximal diffuser chamber such that gas fed into the proximal diffuser chamber through the proximal inlet port impigns thereon and diffused through the gas flow aperture into the distal deflection chamber and through the distal outlet port to the surgical site on the patient and a deflection member disposed in the distal deflection chamber such that fluids and debris flowing back from the patient through the outlet port into the distal deflection chamber impign thereon and are deflected away from the gas flow aperture to the collection area preventing fluids and debris from migrating through the gas flow aperture into the proximal diffuser chamber isolating the plasma generator against any back flow of fluid and debris from the patient. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162894 | ELECTRO-KINETIC AIR MOVER WITH UPSTREAM FOCUS ELECTRODE SURFACES - An electro-kinetic air mover for creating an airflow using no moving parts. The electro-kinetic air mover includes an ion generator that has an electrode assembly including a first array of emitter electrodes, a second array of collector electrodes, and a high voltage generator. Preferably, a third or leading or focus electrode is located upstream of the first array of emitter electrodes, and/or a trailing electrode is located downstream of the second array of collector electrodes. The device can also include an interstitial electrode located between collector electrodes, an enhanced collector electrode with an integrally formed trailing end, and an enhanced emitter electrode with an enhanced length in order to increase emissivity. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162895 | ADSORPTION FILTER MATERIAL WITH INTEGRATED PARTICLE- AND/OR AEROSOLFILTERING FUNCTION AND ITS USE - The invention provides an adsorptive filtering material endowed with integrated particle and/or aerosol protection and with protective performance with regard to biological and/or chemical noxiants, in particular biological and/or chemical warfare agents, the adsorptive filtering material having a multilayered construction comprising a carrier layer, an adsorptive layer assigned to and preferably fixed to the carrier layer, and optionally a covering layer disposed on that side of the adsorptive layer that is remote from the carrier layer, wherein the adsorptive filtering material is additionally equipped with a particle and/or aerosol filtering layer which is preferably disposed between the adsorptive layer and the covering layer, wherein the particle and/or aerosol filtering layer is embodied as an air pervious textile fabric formed from fibers having fiber diameters in the range from 10 nm to 5 μm, preferably 100 nm to 1.1 μm, and preferably having an areal weight in the range from 1 to 75 g/m | 2010-07-01 |
20100162896 | PROCESSING METHOD, PROCESSING DEVICE AND SACCHARIFYING METHOD FOR EXTRUSION COOKED BEER ADJUNCT - The present inventions are characterized by providing a processing device, processing method and saccharifying method for extrusion cooked beer adjunct so that the saccharification and filtration of mash for the extrusion cooked beer adjunct may be carried out smoothly in the actual production for brewing beer. As compared with the double-mash saccharifying method (including the saccharifying method with additional enzymes) applied currently now, it may omit the mash cooking procedure and the cooking kettle and put the malt grist and the grist of extrusion cooked beer adjunct together into water in the brew kettle or the grist of extrusion cooked beer adjunct, malt grist and water are together put into the brew kettle to carry out the saccharifying. The single-mash saccharifying method of this invention may reduce the energy consumption, decrease the cost of beer production, increase the recoverable ratio of wort extract and raise the beer output. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162897 | MODULAR BEVERAGE PRODUCTION DEVICE WITH DOCKETING STATION - A hierarchical modular beverage production system that includes a docking station and a beverage production module adapted to be selectively in a connected state and a disconnected state, respectively, with the docking station. In this system, the module is provided with a fluid delivery mechanism for producing a beverage from ingredients contained in a capsule, the docking station and module are respectively provided with control circuitry with the control circuitry of the module being designed for an autonomous control of the module in the disconnected state, and the control circuitry of the docking station being designed to take over at least partially the control of the module in the connected state. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162898 | BREWING UNIT OF A DEVICE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES - The invention relates to a brewing unit of a device for preparing beverages, comprising a first receiving device which is a coffee brewing chamber ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162899 | PORTABLE BREWING APPARATUS - A brewing device comprising a brewing system; a handle assembly coupled to the brewing system and containing a source of compressed fluid; and a valve system, coupled to the handle, to selectively place the source of compressed fluid in fluid communication with the brewing system. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162900 | BEVERAGE MAKE COMPRISING A PAD HOLDER WHICH CAN BE CONNECTED TO A BREW CHAMBER TOP PORTION THROUGH A BAYONET CONNECTION - A coffee maker ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162901 | Multi-portion container for powdered drink constituents - An exchangeable air and aroma tight sealed container for powdered drink constituents is designed as a multi-portion container ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162902 | DEVICE FOR INSTALLING FLAT SKEWERS INTO INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING BROCHETTES - A device for inserting flat skewers into ingredients for making brochettes, the ingredients are disposed in a recess or impression provided in at least one plate. The device includes an inlet guide having a groove intended to receive a skewer and co-operating with a guide that can re-centre the skewer as it is moved by a push rod inserted into the groove. A second groove is provided in the plate opposite to and coaxially aligned with the first groove. The second groove opens into the recess that receives the ingredients. The second groove co-operates with a guide that can direct and hold the skewer as the ingredients are being skewered under the force of the push rod. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162903 | GRILL - The present invention discloses a grill, comprising: an upper baking pan unit and a lower baking pan unit. Said upper baking pan unit comprises an upper baking pan, a first bottom wall and a first peripheral wall, and said lower baking pan unit comprises a lower baking pan, a second bottom wall and a second peripheral wall. At least one of the first bottom wall and/or the second bottom wall comprises multiple convex units disposed on its front surface. Said convex units insert food when in cooking and accelerate the cooking time. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162904 | GAS-FIRED TUNNEL OVEN - An indirectly heated, gas-fired tunnel oven is provided having upper and lower heating sections with upper and lower heating means defining a baking chamber between them. Each heating section has an associated gas-fired burner arranged to provide heated gases to each heating means through ducts. At least one section comprises a fan arranged downstream at least one heating means, which fan is arranged to drive a flow of heated gases through at least one section and a duct arranged to recirculate gases from the fan to a location upstream the heating means. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162905 | Fat eraser - A “fat eraser” system provides a housing for supporting and possibly enclosing a low temperature heat absorbing material and having a thermally conductive area of material in a shallow conic shape which can be brought into contact with a volume of food to enable a low temperature solidification of fat onto the thermally conductive area of material. A combination storage stand and fat scraping body includes scraping blades having an upper contour which is complementary to the shallow conic shape of the thermally conductive area of material to provide a self-centering ability to cleanly scrape and remove and collect any solidified fat from the thermally conductive area of material by rotating the thermally conductive area of material about its conical center and against the combination storage stand and fat scraping body. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162906 | FOOD PEELER - Disclosed is a food peeler comprising a conical shaped handle having a longitudinal axis, a head containing a blade holder affixed to the top of the handle, the head having an axis transverse to the axis of the handle, the head comprising an elongated member with a recessed inner section, defining opposed vertically situated walls on opposite sides of the recessed inner section. The walls have flat inner surfaces, and vertically oriented projections extending from the surfaces thereof, and an orifice in the upper section of each wall, a blade mounted within a blade holder positioned within the recessed inner section, the blade comprising a flat elongated member having one exposed sharp edge, the blade holder further having a pin at each end thereof, each pin adapted to fit within one of the orifices of the walls to secure the blade holder in place. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162907 | EMBOSSING TOOLS AND TAPE PRINTERS - A tape printer for providing an image on a tape medium, the tape printer permitting inputting an image; providing the image on the tape medium; obtaining input image information; and using the input image information to provide an audible output in dependence on the input image. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162908 | Method and apparatus for manual rubber stamp printing - A method and apparatus that substantially improve quality of a stamped image, particularly as used with large or complex artistic hand stamps. Manufacturing cost of said apparatus is substantially less than presently-available and comparably-performing stamp presses. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162909 | Vanadium-Drier Intaglio Ink - An oxidatively curing intaglio printing ink is disclosed, comprising an oxidatively curable polymer, an anionic macromolecular surfactant, a wax component, and a salt of vanadium, preferably of the vanadyl (VO | 2010-07-01 |
20100162910 | Device for mounting and angular adjustment of cliches - A device for tensioning and angularly adjusting a printing plate mount ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162911 | MINIATURE SHAPED CHARGE FOR INITIATOR SYSTEM - An initiator device, comprising an explosive foil initiator; an initiator shaped charge that is activated by the explosive foil initiator; the initiator shaped charge comprising an outer casing having an opening therein defining a volume, an explosive located inside the opening, the explosive defining a concave cavity therein; a metal liner lining the concave cavity; and a detonation cord that is activated by the initiator shaped charge. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162912 | ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT - A conductive element suitable for the transmission of an electrical operating signal to a detonator, which conductive element comprises a conductive filler homogeneously dispersed in a polymer matrix. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162913 | Energetic composite and system with enhanced mechanical sensitivity to initiation of self-sustained reaction - An energetic composition and system using amassed energetic multilayer pieces which are formed from the division, such as for example by cutting, scoring, breaking, crushing, shearing, etc., of a mechanically activatable monolithic energetic multilayer(s) (e.g. macro-scale sheets of multilayer films), for enhancing the sensitivity of the energetic composite and system to mechanical initiation of self-sustained reaction. In particular, mechanical initiation of the energetic composition may be achieved with significantly lower mechanical energy inputs than that typically required for initiating the monolithic energetic multilayers from which it is derived. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162914 | METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM OF DEPLOYING A PAYLOAD - Some demonstrative embodiments of the invention include a method, device and/or system of deploying a payload. In some demonstrative embodiments, the system may include an invertible sleeve capable of being expanded in an inside-out manner, wherein first and second surfaces of the sleeve, which face outward and inward, respectively, when the sleeve is at an unexpanded state, face inward and outward, respectively, when the sleeve is at an expanded state; a payload conveyer to convey the payload, wherein the payload conveyer is detachably connectable to a first end of the sleeve; and a pressurizer to expand the sleeve by applying a pressure through a second end of the sleeve. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162915 | DEPLOYABLE PROJECTILE - A method for protecting a second location against a first projectile fired from a first location at the second location. The method including: firing at least one second projectile toward the first projectile; and increasing a footprint of the second projectile via a deployment from the second projectile to prevent the first projectile from striking the second location. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162916 | TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A conveyor for medium distances has a track with at least two entry/exit points ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162917 | UNIVERSAL BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A system comprising a cable held in suspension and a trolley traveling along the cable. The trolley may include a brake pad positioned to contact the cable. The brake pad may include a plurality of segments contacting the cable. A first such segment may be formed from a first material. A second such segment may be formed from a second material, distinct from the first material. The sequence, composition, gaps, and the like of the plurality of segments may be selected to provide a desired resistance to wear, frictional coefficient, all-weather braking, and the like. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162918 | TRACTION CONTROL FOR DC ELECTRIC MOTOR - A method of propelling a mobile machine is disclosed. The mobile machine may have a plurality of DC traction motors, including a first DC traction motor and a second DC traction motor. The method may include driving a first traction device with the first DC traction motor, the first DC traction motor including a first field coil and a first armature electrically connected in series. The method may also include driving a second DC traction device with the second DC traction motor electrically connected in series with the first DC traction motor, the second DC traction motor including a second field coil and a second armature electrically connected in series. Additionally, the method may include, in response to slippage of the first traction device, bypassing at least a portion of electric current flowing through the first field coil around the first armature. The method may also include directing at least a portion of the bypassed electric current through the second field coil and the second armature. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162919 | Suspension for a Rail Vehicle - A suspension for a rail vehicle includes at least one spring ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162920 | BORON-COMPRISING INKS FOR FORMING BORON-DOPED REGIONS IN SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES USING NON-CONTACT PRINTING PROCESSES AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING SUCH BORON-COMPRISING INKS - Boron-comprising inks for forming boron-doped regions in semiconductor substrates using non-contact printing processes and methods for fabricating such boron-comprising inks are provided. A boron-comprising ink comprises boron from or of a boron-comprising material and a spread-minimizing additive that results in a spreading factor of the boron-comprising ink in a range of from about 1.5 to about 6. The boron-comprising ink has a viscosity in a range of from about 1.5 to about 50 centipoise and, when deposited on a semiconductor substrate, provides a post-anneal sheet resistance in a range of from about 10 to about 100 ohms/square, a post-anneal doping depth in a range of from about 0.1 to about 1 μm, and a boron concentration in a range of from about 1×10 | 2010-07-01 |
20100162921 | Water base dual color ink composition and writing utensil using the same - The invention provides a dual color ink composition which comprises:
| 2010-07-01 |
20100162922 | Ultrafine Barium Sulfate Particle, Water-Based Coating Composition, and Water-Based Ink Composition - The present invention provides an ultrafine barium sulfate particle, which improves, even if the particle is mixed in a water-borne composition, such as a water-borne coating composition or a water-borne ink composition, color saturation and gloss of color pigments, such as carbon black, or improve orientation of aluminum flakes or pearl pigments, which have been used in metallic coating compositions. The present invention also provides a water-borne coating composition and a water-borne ink composition, which contain the ultrafine barium sulfate particle. The present invention provides an ultrafine barium sulfate particle, comprising barium sulfate; and (1) a hydroxide and/or an oxide of at least one metallic element selected from the group consisting of Al, Si and Zr; and/or (2) a phosphate of at least one metallic element selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba; the barium sulfate being coated with the hydroxide and/or oxide (1) and/or the phosphate (2). | 2010-07-01 |
20100162923 | Low Odor Latex Paint Capable of Reducing Interior Odors - A paint composition, which in some embodiments, has a low odor in the container, while during after application to a surface, and once the paint has dried on a surface is disclosed. A method of making such a paint composition is disclosed. A paint composition and method are also disclosed which include using a paint to control certain odors in interior rooms. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162924 | Nanoparticles Of Alumina And Oxides Of Elements Of Main Groups I And II Of The Periodic Table, And Their Preparation - Nanoparticles are claimed which consist of 50-99.99% by weight of alumina and 0.01-50% by weight of metal oxide of elements of main group I and II of the Periodic Table. These nanoparticles are obtained by drying a suspension of aluminum chlorohydrate, oxide formers and, if desired, crystallization nuclei, followed by calcining and comminution of the resultant agglomerates. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162925 | Coordinated Metal Compounds for Reducing Chromium - Methods and compositions involving the use of nitrogen-containing coordinated metal compounds for stabilizing chromium VI reducing metal cations. Exemplary uses include processes for making cement, and exemplary compositions include cement additives, concrete admixtures, as well as hydratable cement and cementitous compositions. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162926 | METHOD OF MAKING A FIBER CEMENT BOARD WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES AND THE PRODUCT - A cement product incorporating nanocrystalline cellulose and cellulose fiber throughout the product and a method of making the product. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162927 | Rotary Transport Device with a Linear Actuator - A rotary transport device with a linear actuator comprises: a base, a rotary table and at least one linear actuator. The base is provided for pivotally mounting the rotary table. The rotary table is pivotally mounted on the base and is allowed to be pivoted relative to the base to a horizontal position or to titled positions. The linear actuator is pivotally disposed between the base and the rotary table and located at at least one side of the rotary table in a rotating direction thereof, the linear actuator comprises a motor for controlling extension and extraction of a screw, the motor has one end pivotally connected to the base, and one end of the screw is pivotally connected to the rotary table. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162928 | CLEANING TRAY - A cleaning tray for the improved cleaning of surfaces is provided. The tray is releasably engagable with a plurality of different shaped horizontal surfaces, and allows the horizontal surface to overhang at least a portion of a collecting portion, with detritus easily swept from the horizontal surface into the collecting portion, and thence into a waste container. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162929 | RECONFIGURABLE BLAST RESISTANT BUILDING - A reconfigurable blast resistant building is disclosed. Shear walls are stationed at the ends of the building to provide rigid support. Intermediate removable panels are detachably attached in seriatim between the shear walls. Each intermediate panel comprises a blast-resistant body having a front wall and a pair of side walls. One of the side walls has an outwardly extending flange, and the other side wall has an inwardly extending flange for abutting against the outwardly extending flange of an adjacent panel to cover the joint between the two panels and protect the inside of the building from being directly exposed to a blast force. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162930 | SOLID-FUEL BURNER, COMBUSTION DEVICE USING SOLID-FUEL BURNER, AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE COMBUSTION DEVICE - Provided is a solid fuel burner ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162931 | ROW CLUTCH DEVICE FOR PLANTING IMPLEMENT - Disclosed is a control apparatus for a planter implement having a drill shaft and at least one row unit including a seed meter. A clutch unit is mounted inside the row unit so that it is protected against contact and damage by crop debris and other material passing by the planting implement. An input of the clutch driven off of the drill shaft of the planting implement and an output of the clutch is operably connected to the seed meter so that operation of the clutch unit interrupts dispensing of seed by the seed meter. The clutch unit is controlled by an electrical control system to limit or prevent overlap of seed being planted by the planting implement. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162932 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MULTIPLE YARN COLOR AND MULTIPLE PILE HEIGHT TUFTING MACHINE - A tufting machine comprising a yarn applicator adapted to receive feed yarn and penetrate a surface covering backing and a cutting means adapted to cut the feed yarn to produce a stitch. The tufting machine also comprises a yarn control module that includes a yarn feed wheel adapted to guide the feed yarn, an actuator adapted to move the yarn feed wheel between an engaged position and a disengaged position, and a yarn feed gear adapted to engage the feed yarn when the actuator moves the yarn feed wheel into the engaged position. The tufting machine further comprises a power source adapted to move the yarn feed gear and a remote process control computer system adapted to send a first signal and a second signal to the yarn control module. The tufting machine produces a patterned surface covering having a plurality of yarn colors and a plurality of pile heights. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162933 | Twin Sailing Board - The present invention relates to a twin sailing board characterized in including a pair of surfboards ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162934 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE ICE-BREAKING PROPERTIES OF A WATER CRAFT AND A WATER CRAFT CONSTRUCTED ACCORDING TO THE METHOD - A method of providing a watercraft, especially an icebreaker or a cargo ship, tanker or similar transport vessel, with improved ice penetration characteristics and a watercraft manufactured according to the method, which watercraft has a hull ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162935 | Marine Lifting Apparatus - A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. The catamaran hull arrangement provides longitudinal flexibility in a quartering sea state due to the unique universal joint and hinge placement between the frames or trusses and the hulls or barges. Each of the frames extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames. In this fashion, an object that has been salvaged from the seabed can be placed upon the marine vessel that is positioned in between the barges and under the frames. Alternatively, a package that is to be lifted from the deck of a marine vessel, workboat, supply boat or the like can be lifted from the deck of the workboat, vessel, barge, etc. if it is to be then placed in the marine environment such as upon an existing jacket or other under support. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162936 | Hatch Mechanism - A hatch mechanism for releasably securing a hatch to a deck of a vessel may include a latching mechanism comprising a housing extending generally outwardly from a bottom surface of the hatch. The latching mechanism may also comprise a strong back disposed within a opening in the housing and extending generally parallel to the bottom surface of the hatch. Upon application of a pressurized fluid, an actuator may be configured to bias a wedge against the opening in the housing and the strong back such that the wedge urges the strong back towards the bottom surface of the hatch. A method of releasably securing the hatch to deck may comprise providing a source of a pressurized fluid and applying the pressurized fluid to a latching mechanism to releasably secure the hatch to the deck. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162937 | WATER SPORTS TOWING VESSEL AND METHOD - Wakeboarding performance is improved using a vessel having an operator station located generally amidships, a vertical support unit fitted across a beam of the vessel near the operator station, and adjustable ballast. An upper portion of the vertical support is at a height substantially above a level of the operator station, and a container is onboard and proximate the starboard and port sides, wherein water from a body of water within which the vessel is operating is directed into the container for weighing down a stern of the vessel to provide the ballast so as to modify a wake created for a wakeboarder or the like being towed by the vessel using a tow rope attached to the upper portion of the vertical support. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162938 | Rescue Boat - A multi-purpose boat has a two angle V hull with a rounded fore-aft profile and slightly convex deck. The hull has steeply angled edge portions and shallowly angled center portions. The edge portions are sufficiently sloped away from vertical to allow the boat to be lifted and not pushed by waves. The rounded fore-aft profile allows the boat to slide over waves, especially during a beach entry. The boat includes a keel having a horizontal base and separating downward from the hull at the fore and aft of the boat to resist yawing. The dry weight of the boat is about 25 pounds with a foam core with a resin coating and the keel is preferably hollow and includes ports to allow water to enter the keel to add about 25 pounds after entering the water. Approximately four inches of freeboard is provided separating riders from cold water and predators. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162939 | LNG TANKER AND METHOD FOR MARINE TRANSPORTATION OF LNG - An LNG tanker is provided which can have larger tank capacity for its hull size, be easily built, and reduce the sloshing in membrane type tanks during a heavy weather. The foremost LNG tank is made in a spherical independent type ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162940 | Blue Dot Moisture Detector - A ‘Blue Dot’ stick-on moisture indicator system that includes a stick-on transparent, polypropylene film patch with a sticky, pressure sensitive, hot melt, rubber-resin that applies on one surface, a dimensionally smaller, ‘Blue Dot’ indicator patch and a dimensionally larger, silicon treated, release (peel) liner strip to which a plurality of stick-on film patches with ‘Blue Dot’ indicator patches, are affixed to such that functionally isolates both the moisture sensitive ‘Blue Dot’ (cobalt chloride treated paper) from moisture and the surrounding sticky surface of the stick-on film from debris before the indicator is applied or deployed (adhered) onto a surface. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162941 | FREEZE INDICATORS, COMPONENTS THEREFOR AND PREPARATIVE PROCESSES - Freeze indicators can include an indicator dispersion, a liquid medium, indicator particles dispersed in the liquid medium and a particulate inorganic nucleating agent to inhibit supercooling of the liquid medium. The inorganic nucleating agent can have an ionic surface coating which can help provide a sharp end point. Optionally, freeze indicators can include indicator particles comprising an organic material and a softener to soften the indicator particles and provide the freeze indication with an enhanced visual appearance. Another option is to provide a temperature-sensitive stabilizer to inhibit coagulation of the indicator dispersion at temperatures above the liquid medium frozen state melting point while permitting coagulation of the indicator dispersion at the liquid medium frozen state melting point. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162942 | Collapsible Construction Barrier - A collapsible barrier has at least three integrally-formed wall sections with a plurality of contiguous living hinges, as a series, joining each adjacent pair of wall sections, the at least three wall sections including two endmost wall sections joinable to form an upright structure. A collapsible barrier may include a plurality of interconnected wall sections each having a top-facing side, where one of the top-facing sides has a pocket adapted for securely holding a light. A thermoformed unitary plastic object may include at least two wall sections, at least one hinge member connecting adjacent interior ones of the wall sections' longitudinal sides, the hinge member comprising a plurality of interconnected living hinges, where a nominal thickness of the at least one hinge members of the thermoformed unitary plastic object approximates 0.100 inch. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162943 | SILICA GLASS CRUCIBLE AND METHOD OF PULLING SILICON SINGLE CYRSAL WITH SILICA GLASS CRUCIBLE - In a silica glass crucible used for pulling a silicon crystal, a circumferential maximum tolerance of each of bubble content, wall thickness and transmission as measured over a full circumference of the crucible at a same height position is not more than 6%. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162944 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SILICON SINGLE CRYSTAL - A method for manufacturing a silicon single crystal is provided including producing a silicon melt in a chamber by melting a silicon raw material loaded into a silica glass crucible under a reduced pressure and high temperature, removing gas bubbles from within the silicon melt by rapidly changing at least the pressure or temperature within the chamber, and pulling up the silicon single crystal from the silicon melt after the gas bubbles are removed. When the pressure is rapidly changed, the pressure within the chamber is rapidly changed at a predetermined change ratio. In addition, when the temperature is rapidly changed, the temperature within the chamber is rapidly changed at a predetermined change ratio. In this way, Ar gas attached to an inner surface of the crucible and h is the cause of the generation of SiO gas is removed. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162945 | GALLIUM NITRIDE-BASED MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method to make gallium nitride-based material by Hydride Vapor Phase Epitaxial Growth is provided. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162946 | System for continuous growing of monocrystalline silicon - An improved system based on the Czochralski process for continuous growth of a single crystal ingot comprises a low aspect ratio, large diameter, and substantially flat crucible, including an optional weir surrounding the crystal. The low aspect ratio crucible substantially eliminates convection currents and reduces oxygen content in a finished single crystal silicon ingot. A separate level controlled silicon pre-melting chamber provides a continuous source of molten silicon to the growth crucible advantageously eliminating the need for vertical travel and a crucible raising system during the crystal pulling process. A plurality of heaters beneath the crucible establish corresponding thermal zones across the melt. Thermal output of the heaters is individually controlled for providing an optimal thermal distribution across the melt and at the crystal/melt interface for improved crystal growth. Multiple crystal pulling chambers are provided for continuous processing and high throughput. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162947 | SILICA GLASS CRUCIBLE FOR PULLING UP SILICON SINGLE CRYSTAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A silica glass crucible used for pulling up a silicon single crystal and made from natural silica a raw material is provided with a region within a certain range from the center of a bottom section of the crucible and up to 0.5 mm deep from an inner surface and which substantially does not include gas bubbles, wherein an average value of a concentration of Al included in a region within the certain range from the center of the bottom section of the crucible and up to 0.5 mm deep from the inner surface is 30 ppm or more and 150 ppm or less. In the case where the inner layer of the crucible bottom section is formed in this way, dents in the inner surface are prevented and the generation of gas bubbles is reduced. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162948 | COOKING WIPES AND DISPENSERS FOR SAME - A cooking oil wipe for coating a cooking surface with cooking oil. The cooking oil wipe includes a sheet permeated with an amount of cooking oil to uniformly coat at least a typical household cooking surface. The cooking oil wipes are removable from sealed dispensers. In use, a cooking oil wipe is removed from the dispenser and wiped over the cooking surface to uniformly cover the cooking surface with cooking oil. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162949 | Methods and Systems for Coating and Sealing Inside of Piping Systems - Methods and systems for cleaning, coating and sealing leaks in existing pipes, in a single operation. A piping system can be cleaned in one pass by dry particulates forced and pulled by air throughout the piping system by a generator and a vacuum. Pipes can be protected from water corrosion, erosion and electrolysis, extending the life of pipes such as copper, steel, lead, brass, cast iron piping and composite materials. Coatings can be applied to pipes having diameters up to approximately 6″. Leak sealants of at least approximately 4 mils thick can cover insides of pipes, and can include novel mixtures of fillers and epoxy materials, and viscosity levels. A positive pressure can be maintained within the pipes during applications. Piping systems can be returned to service within approximately 96 hours. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162950 | Stent Mandrel Fixture and Method for Selectively Coating Surfaces of a Stent - A stent mandrel fixture for supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is provided. A method supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is also provided. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162951 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR SELF-TANNING - The present invention describes a system and device for self-tanning characterized by the fact that said device comprises a booth ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162952 | Substrate processing apparatus - Disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus, including a reaction tube to process a substrate therein, wherein the reaction tube includes an outer tube, an inner tube disposed inside the outer tube, and a support section to support the inner tube, the inner tube and the support section are made of quartz or silicon carbide, and a shock-absorbing member is provided between the support section and the inner tube. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162953 | Coating tool - The coating instrument is provided with a coating head which has a plurality of head members, and in which a groove-like slot is formed, an adjustment unit accommodated in a recessed groove installed on a leading end face continuing to an outer face opposite to an inner face or to the inner face in the head member to adjust the width of the slot by pressing a side wall face of the recessed groove, and a controller for controlling a pressing force to the side wall face of the recessed groove by the adjustment unit. The adjustment unit is provided with a fluid pressure chamber into which a fluid is sealed, a pressing portion for pressing the side wall face of the recessed groove by the fluid pressure of the fluid pressure chamber, and an operating portion for allowing the fluid pressure of the fluid pressure chamber to change. The controller is provided with a pressure detecting portion for detecting the fluid pressure of the fluid pressure chamber and an instruction portion for comparing the fluid pressure detected by the pressure detecting portion with a previously-set pressure range to give instructions to the operating portion. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162954 | Integrated facility and process chamber for substrate processing - In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a process module facility is provided, comprising: at least one process chamber carried in frame, a subfloor adjacent the process module, a stationary pump and electrical box positioned atop the subfloor; and gas control lines and vacuum exhaust lines housed within the subfloor and coupled the process chamber. The process module facility may be integrated with a larger system for processing substrates which includes two or more process module facilities, a substrate handling robot, a load lock chamber, and a transverse substrate handler. The transverse substrate handler includes mobile transverse chambers configured to convey substrates to process modules, wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during the conveyance of the substrates. The transverse substrate handler further includes a rail for supporting the mobile transverse chambers, wherein the rail is positioned adjacent to entry of the process modules, and drive systems for moving the mobile transverse chambers on the rail. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162955 | Systems and methods for substrate processing - In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a system for processing substrates includes two or more process modules, a substrate handling robot, a load lock chamber, and a transverse substrate handler. The transverse substrate handler includes mobile transverse chambers configured to convey substrates to process modules, wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during the conveyance of the substrates. The transverse substrate handler further includes a rail for supporting the mobile transverse chambers, wherein the rail is positioned adjacent to entry of the process modules, and drive systems for moving the mobile transverse chambers on the rail. | 2010-07-01 |
20100162956 | Substrate Processing Apparatus and Substrate Mount Table Used in the Apparatus - Disclosed is a susceptor which achieves uniform temperature distribution of a wafer placed on the susceptor, and also disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus provided with the susceptor. An annular recess | 2010-07-01 |
20100162957 | DEVICE FOR COATING A PLURALITY OF CLOSEST PACKED SUBSTRATES ARRANGED ON A SUSCEPTOR - The invention relates to a device for coating a plurality of substrates ( | 2010-07-01 |
20100162958 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND REACTION TUBE FOR PROCESSING SUBSTRATE - There are provided a substrate processing apparatus and a reaction tube for processing a substrate. The substrate processing apparatus comprises a process chamber configured to accommodate a substrate and process the substrate, a heater configured to heat the substrate, and a gas supply part configured to supply a gas to an inside of the process chamber. The process chamber comprises an alloy reaction tube made of a material comprising at least molybdenum (Mo) and cobalt (Co) but not comprising aluminum (Al). | 2010-07-01 |
20100162959 | HOSE ELEMENT - A hose element is configured for a milking device. The hose element includes a first end ( | 2010-07-01 |