28th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090173257 | HYBRID FEED MECHANISM - A feed mechanism in which a ram ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173258 | System For Milling And Air-Water Cooling Bottom Ash From Heating Furnaces For Solid Fuels - The present invention relates to a milling and water-air combined cooling system for bottom ash from heating furnaces for solid fuels, able to maximize the efficiency in milling and cooling also large ash lumps at high temperature and in improving cooling air fluid dynamics which passes said system in counter-flow. The system comprises a crusher ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173259 | OUTDOOR FURNACE MONITOR - A monitoring system that provides a display, either local or remote, of operation information regarding an outdoor furnace or boiler system. The monitor polls various sensors, including information relative to water temperature, draft fan operation, pump operation, various switch status, safety status, and emissions status. The various sensors may be operationally connected wirelessly with the monitor. The monitor displays operational status information, including indications requiring operator attention. Thus, operator maintenance is more effectively applied as needed rather than also on an information gathering basis. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173260 | SUBSURFACE SOIL INJECTION APPARATUS WITH IMPROVED DELIVERY DEVICE - An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof. At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of said tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173261 | EMBROIDERY SEWING MACHINE - In a head group comprising two or more machine heads ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173262 | Tufting Machine - The invention concerns an improved tufting machine which comprises a tufting head translatable within said tufting machine in X- and Y-directions with respect to backing fabric by means of a movement system. The tufting head comprises a tufting mechanism having a cyclic mode of operation, a hollow needle mounted in the tufting mechanism that is moveable relative to a cooperating foot in a reciprocating manner to insert a tuft of yam into backing fabric in each cycle, a yarn supply mechanism mounted in the tufting mechanism and operable to supply a length of yam to the hollow needle in each cycle, a yarn cutter mounted in the tufting head that is selectively operable to cut the length of yam in selected cycles to produce loop or cut pile, and a computer-operated motion control system. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173263 | Apparatus for control of pivoting wing-type sail - A steerable wing-type sail system for a wind powered craft. The system includes first and second secondary airfoils and that are spaced outwardly to the sides of the plane of the main wing, and that are positioned rearwardly of the trailing edge of the wing. The secondary airfoils are selectively pivotable so as to steer the main wing in one direction or the other. The main wing is also provided with a pivoting flap at its trailing edge, which pivots simultaneously with and in the same direction as the secondary airfoils. The secondary airfoils are carried on elongate horizontal booms mounted near the mid-span height of the main wing. The secondary airfoils pivot about vertical axes at the distal ends of the booms, and are operated by control cables that are retracted and paid out by linear actuators or similar mechanisms. The craft may be multi-hull vessel, such as a catamaran. The control mechanism for the secondary airfoils may operate the airfoils in response to signals received from one or more onboard sensors. The system is suitable for use on an autonomous unmanned surface vessel (AUSV). | 2009-07-09 |
20090173264 | Storable, sickle-shaped sailboat mast - A sailboat mast including a straight lower portion and a curved upper portion. The curved upper portion has an aerodynamically efficient cross section designed to reduce drag. The mast assembly is free to rotate with respect to the boat's hull in order to position the mast in line with the airflow for windward sailing, perpendicular to the airflow for downwind sailing, and at other appropriate angles for other conditions. The curved upper portion of the mast facilitates storage of the mast along a curved gunwale. The mast preferably incorporates a curved mast extension allowing an increase in the sail area beyond what is possible for a one-piece mast that is storable within the length of a boat. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173265 | Hand held auxiliary sail - A hand held, light weight, multi-purpose, extendable and collapsible omni-wind sail assembly for providing wind propulsion for vehicles such as kayaks, surfboards, small boats, iceboats, land vehicles, and the like. The assembly includes a flexible wind responsive sail surface having a transparent portion for user viewing therethrough, the sail surface attached at each side to masts having an attachable handle for manual maneuverability of the sail. The assembly may be stretched tautly, collapsed, tipped vertically, rotated horizontally, or all in combination simultaneously as the wind conditions may warrant, the masts having length extension means for varying the height of the sail. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173266 | METHOD OF PRODUCING REINFORCED, FORMED FABRICS - The invention relates to a method of producing reinforced, formed fabrics, consisting in producing a continuous fabric alternated with a membrane ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173267 | METHOD OF PRODUCING REINFORCED, FORMED FABRICS - The invention relates to a method of producing reinforced, formed fabrics, consisting in producing a continuous fabric alternated with a membrane ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173268 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A WATER-JET DRIVEN MARINE VESSEL - A method for controlling a marine vessel having a first steering nozzle, a reversing deflector and at least one of a bow thruster and a second steering nozzle is disclosed. The method comprises any of the acts of inducing a net transverse thrust to the marine vessel in response to a transverse thrust component signal, without substantially inducing any forward-reverse thrust or rotational thrust to the marine vessel, or inducing a net forward-reverse thrust to the marine vessel in response to a forward-reverse thrust component signal without substantially inducing any transverse thrust or rotational thrust to the marine vessel, or inducing a net rotational thrust to the marine vessel in response to the rotational thrust component signal without substantially inducing any forward-reverse thrust or transverse thrust to the marine vessel. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173269 | FLOATING PLATFORM METHOD AND APPARATUS - A floating platform is provided. The floating platform includes a top surface ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173270 | Underwater Assemblies with Flooded Actuators and Methods for Using Same - An underwater assembly includes: a hull having an internal cavity that is in fluid communication with the external environment; an inductive actuator mounted within the cavity of the hull; a current source mounted in the hull and electrically connected to the actuator; and a movable member connected with the actuator and positioned external of the hull. Provision of current to the actuator causes the movable member to move relative to the hull. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173271 | DASHBOARD INDICATOR MODULE - A dashboard indicator module including a rotating actuator including a hollow output shaft controlling movement of an indicator with a light conducting path, connected to a light source, diffusing a light at an angle, and a reduction gear set. The external diameter of the conducting path is between 2.6 and 5.5 millimeters. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173272 | Apparatus for pulling single crystal by CZ method - In a Czochralski (CZ) single crystal puller equipped with a cooler and a thermal insulation member, which are to be disposed in a CZ furnace, smooth recharge and additional charge of material are made possible. Further, elimination of dislocations from a silicon seed crystal by use of the Dash's neck method can be performed smoothly. To these ends, there is provided a CZ single crystal puller, wherein a cooler and a thermal insulation member are immediately moved upward away from a melt surface during recharge or additional charge of material or during elimination of dislocations from a silicon seed crystal by use of the Dash's neck method. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173273 | Method and Apparatus for Producing Group III Nitride Based Compound Semiconductor - In the flux method, a source nitrogen gas is sufficiently heated before feeding to an Na—Ga mixture. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173274 | PRODUCTION OF A GaN BULK CRYSTAL SUBSTRATE AND A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE FORMED THEREON - A crystal has a diameter of 1 cm or more and shows a strongest peak in cathode luminescent spectrum at a wavelength of 360 nm in correspondence to a band edge. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173275 | Supporting table having heaters inside crystal-growing furnace - A supporting table having heaters inside a crystal-growing furnace includes a table plate and a plurality of supporting posts, wherein the supporting posts support the table plate and are, respectively, electrically connected with the heaters. Each supporting post includes, among others, a graphite electrode post, a metal electrode post, and an anchoring base. The supporting posts are each with its graphite electrode post screwed to a nut portion of the metal electrode post, and with the metal electrode post fixed to a wall of the crystal-growing furnace. The anchoring base includes, among others, a flange and an elastic washer, where the flange is welded to the wall of the furnace, and with the help of elasticity adjustment of the elastic washer, the supporting table can bear an equal distribution of loading from the supporting posts. To distribute weight of the supporting table and to stably secure the supporting table on the wall of the crystal-growing furnace will make a crucible in the furnace not easy to fall down so as to avoid incurring of public casualty. Further, to thin the table plate of the supporting table will facilitate a uniform transfer of heat to the crucible, and will facilitate a uniform crystal growth for silicon slurry when the crucible is cooled. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173276 | HIGH-PURITY VITREOUS SILICA CRUCIBLE USED FOR PULLING LARGE-DIAMETER SINGLE-CRYSTAL SILICON INGOT - A high-purity vitreous silica crucible which has high strength and is used for pulling a large-diameter single-crystal silicon ingot, includes a double laminated structure constituted by an outer layer composed of amorphous silica glass with a bubble content of 1 to 10% and a purity of 99.99% or higher and an inner layer composed of amorphous silica glass with a bubble content of 0.6% or less and a purity of 99.99% or higher, and in the portion between the upper opening end of the high-purity vitreous silica crucible and the ingot-pulling start line of a silicon melt surface in the step of pulling a single-crystal silicon ingot, a portion corresponding to 40 to 100 volume % from the upper opening end of the crucible is in a crystalline structure free from the crystallization promoter. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173277 | COOLING STRUCTURE FOR BODY OF CRYSTAL-GROWING FURNACE - A cooling structure for the body of a crystal-growing furnace includes an upper body and a lower body. The upper body includes an outer upper shell and an inner upper shell, wherein an upper enclosing space is formed between the outer upper shell and the inner upper shell. The lower body includes an outer lower shell and an inner lower shell, wherein a lower enclosing space is formed between the outer lower shell and the inner lower shell. A plurality of water pipes are arranged, respectively, around the upper and the lower enclosing spaces, wherein plural spraying holes are provided on each of the water pipes. With the help of a pump, water from an outside water source is drawn through the spraying holes of the water pipes so as to cool down the body of the crystal-growing furnace. In adding an exhaust fan, warm air in the upper enclosing spaces can be driven out speedily. Further, in the upper and the lower enclosing spaces there are provided with emergent water pipes for showering more additional water to cool the body of the crystal-growing furnace in case of emergency such that further disaster can be avoided. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173278 | Stage apparatus - To obtain a stage apparatus that can be divided for land transportation and can properly treat a substrate to be treated, the present invention provides a stage apparatus including a substrate holding plane which holds a substrate to be treated W, a pair of guide frames ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173279 | VACUUM VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A crucible is a monolithic structure extending over an entire area of a vaporizing chamber and has at least one slit groove provided in the upper surface thereof. The at least one slit groove has a length from one end of the upper surface of the crucible to other end thereof. The at least one slit groove is used as a portion for containing the evaporation material (dopant material or the like). Alternatively, a crucible is a monolithic structure extending over the entire area of the vaporizing chamber and has a plurality of holes provided in the upper surface thereof. The holes are used as portions for containing the evaporation material. Further, the crucible is divided into a plurality of regions, and individual electric heaters are provided under the lower surface of the crucible for the respective regions, whereby temperature can be individually controlled for the respective regions by the electric heaters. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173280 | VACUUM COATING SYSTEM COMPRISING A TRANSPORT UNIT FOR TRANSPORTING SUBSTRATES - A vacuum coating unit with a transport device for transporting substrates in a transport direction, comprises at least one first endless conveyor running in the transport direction and having a conveyor device guided around at least two deflection rollers. The conveyor device is located at a distance from a guide device extending in the transport direction parallel to the conveyor device of the first endless conveyor in such a way that the substrates can be introduced into the gap between the conveyor device and the guide device and can be moved in the transport direction by the displacement of the conveyor device. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173281 | MILKING PLANT - A milking plant includes a milking member to be attached to a teat of an animal to be milked during a milking operation. A milk container is connected to the milking member and adapted to collect the milk extracted during the milking operation. A milk pump, being a part of a milk transport conduit, defines a suction side and a pressure side. A milk tank is connected to the milk container via the milk transport conduit and adapted to collect the milk from the milk container. A milk sample discharge device is connected to the milk transport conduit at the pressure side. The milk pump is adapted to transport during a milk transport operation the milk extracted during the milking operation from the milk container in a major flow to the milk tank and in a minor flow via the milk discharge device. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173282 | ANIMAL FEEDER - An animal feeder includes at least one fodder bin, a fodder mixing device, a control module, a radio frequency identification (RFID) system and an audio frequency device. The fodder bin is provided for storing and outputting fodder. The fodder mixing device is provided for controlling the output of fodder in the fodder bin. The control module is provided for controlling the operation of the animal feeder. The radio frequency identification (RFID) system includes at least one electronic tag and at least one reader. The electronic tag is tagged onto animals. The reader is installed at the control module. The audio frequency device is provided for inputting and outputting an audio frequency. The aforementioned elements constitute an animal feeder that can provide fodders to a specific animal, issue a calling audio frequency, and controlling a fixed quantity of different fodders outputted at a fixed time. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173283 | Flow Control Device - A flow control mechanism/device is provided for regulating the flow of fluid from a container or vessel, e.g., a plastic bottle containing a fluid such as water or the like. The flow control mechanism may be advantageously employed in a variety of applications where it is desired to dispense and/or access fluids in a controlled manner, e.g., applications wherein a liquid, colloidal system, suspension or the like is to be dispensed/accessed in a controlled manner. The flow control mechanisms are particularly advantageous as animal/pet drinking aids that provide animals/pets with convenient and controlled access to fluid refreshment, e.g., when away from a home-based water bowl. An exemplary control mechanism includes an inner cap member, an overcap member, and a ball captured therebetween. The overcap member is adapted for axial translation relative to the inner cap member, thereby facilitating one-handed manipulation. Adapters may be provided to facilitate mounting of the disclosed flow control mechanism/device relative to containers/vessels of differing design/geometry. A releasable locking mechanism may be provided to prevent the flow control mechanism/device from becoming inadvertently operational. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173284 | FISH TANK CLEANER - The present invention relates to a fish tank cleaner having a discharge means for discharging the excrements of fishes together with the water in a fish tank, a filter means for filtering the excrements of fishes in the discharging water, and a returning means for returning the filtered water to the fish tank, the fish tank cleaner including: a discharge port formed below the filter means, for discharging the water staying in a cleaner body to the outside; a viewing window mounted on the top surface of a cover covering the cleaner body, for checking out the interior of the cleaner body; an illuminator mounted on the underside of the cover, for illuminating the interior of the cleaner body; and a sensor mounted on the underside of the cover, for sensing the water not discharged through the filter means. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173285 | Locking principle for a rear gate in a pen - A pen for domestic animals, preferably sows, the pen having a size such that one of these animals can stay in the pen. The pen has a rear gate which is hinged horizontally and positioned above the animal's back in the open condition. The rear gate has a release mechanism for releasing the rear gate from the closed condition. The release mechanism is adapted to allow releasing of the gate from closed condition by a rearwards directed push by the animal in the pen against the rear gate. Furthermore, the release mechanism includes a pivoting arm on the rear gate, where the pivoting arm is connected with a barb for releasing the barb from engagement with a fitting when the pivoting arm is moved rearwards. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173286 | Animal dryer apparatus - An animal dryer apparatus is disclosed which includes an air chamber defined by a base subjacent to a platform, the air chamber enclosed by at least one wall formed along the perimeter of the base and the platform; means for generating and forcing heated air through the air chamber; the platform defining a plurality of apertures through which heated air is forced into fluid communication with an animal placed on the platform; an enclosure defining at least one wall upstanding from the platform; and an elevated feeding reservoir integral to the apparatus. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173287 | Combing device - A combing device includes a combing member and a flexible member. The combing member includes a row of flexibly interconnected comb teeth, each having a combing portion and a butt portion opposite to the combing portion. The butt portions of an adjacent pair of the comb teeth are spaced apart from each other. The flexible member encloses the butt portions of the comb teeth of the combing member, and is formed with a plurality of hollow portions. Each of the hollow portions is disposed between the butt portions of a corresponding adjacent pair of the comb teeth. The combing portions of the comb teeth are exposed from the flexible member. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173288 | Adherence-Aided Therapeutic Horse Hoof Packing - Horse hoof protection against thrush conditions is obtained by depositing onto the horse hoof bottom wall a synthetic organic resin such as a urethane resin through which a medicament that does not block cure of the resin has been, distributed for continuing hoof wall contact. The resin is suitably free flowing into place, conforms to the contours of the hoof bottom wall, and adheres to the wall when cured. The protection by the resin is resilient and softer than the hoof wall and acts to cushion the hoof against shock. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173289 | Multipurpose Leash - A multipurpose leash including an elongated strap, a fastener on each end of the strap, an adjustable ring that is movable along the strap, and at least one stationary ring attached to the strap, such as a first stationary ring affixed at an end of the strap and a second stationary ring attached along the length of the strap. The adjustable ring preferably slides along the strap with an oval, circular or D-shaped ring transverse to the strap. The multiple uses and functions include use with two pets, hands-free use with one end of the strap capable of being wrapped around the waist of the human user, and an adjustable length with fasteners connected to various rings. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173290 | PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR ANIMALS - Protective clothing for animals is formed from an elastic woven, meshed, or knitted fabric, and individual sections ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173291 | Gas and electric heating system - The gas and electric heating system has combination gas and electric heat generators to provide energy to a steam-generating boiler. The system utilizes a blue-flame, gaseous-fuel burner disposed externally of the boiler in one embodiment and a flame jet burner in a second embodiment. Electrical heating elements are positioned inside the boiler. Steam generated in the boiler flows to a heating core. The core is positioned in an air duct. Heat is transferred from the core to air flowing through the duct. The heated air flows from the duct into an area to be heated. Controls are provided to correlate the functions of the various components in the system. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173292 | Steam boiler - A steam boiler ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173293 | Injection of premixed concentrated chemical solution in steam generator chemical cleaning - A steam generator chemical cleaning system is provided wherein a concentrated chemical cleaning solution is premixed off-site in sufficient volume and concentration to allow the dilution to proper cleaning level be achieved by slow injection into the generator when filled with demineralized water. The premixed chemicals are transported in a tanker to the generator site and injected therein directly from the tanker. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173294 | Gas and electric heating system - The gas and electric heating system has combination gas and electric heat generators to provide energy to a steam-generating boiler. The system has a blue-flame, gaseous-fuel burner disposed externally to provide heat to a steam-generating boiler and electrical heating elements that are positioned inside the boiler. Steam generated in the boiler flows to a heating core. The core is positioned in an air duct. Heat is transferred from the core to air flowing through the duct. The heated air flows from the duct into an area to be heated. Controls are provided to correlate the functions of the various components in the system. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173295 | Electromechanical Failsafe Thermostat - An apparatus for controlling a temperature for an engine by controlling a flow of a liquid engine coolant through a coolant conduit, the apparatus including a thermostat having a temperature responsive valve for substantially blocking and substantially unblocking the flow of the liquid coolant to a radiator. The valve opens as the temperature of the liquid coolant rises and a spring urges the valve to a closed position as the temperature of the fluid falls. An electromechanical actuator is provided outside of the conduit and is controlled by an engine control system in response to engine conditions. It is connected to the valve by a connector assembly extending between the electromechanical actuator and the valve through the coolant conduit, the connector assembly being positioned relative to the valve to cause the spring to be compressed as the electromechanical actuator opens the valve so that the valve is opened and closed in response to a coolant temperature by said thermostat and positioned within a range of travel by said electromechanical actuator. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173296 | APPROACH FOR ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF CAM PROFILE SWITCHING FOR COMBUSTION MODE TRANSITIONS - A method of controlling cylinder valve switching between a first valve condition and a second valve condition for transitioning between combustion modes of an engine. The method includes adjusting timing of a signal to switch between the valve conditions based on an oil degradation condition from an oil sensor, wherein the combustion modes include spark ignition and homogenous charge compression ignition. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173297 | Variable valve timing device - The present invention provides a variable valve timing device for an internal combustion engine having a double camshaft. A gas exchange valve control shaft is provided which has first and second concentrically arranged cam shafts that are adjustable in a rotatable manner with respect to each other, by which a cam of the first cam shaft is adjusted in terms of its angle towards a cam of the second cam shaft. A cam phasing device is provided which operates by rotatable vanes provoking a swivelling relative movement between a driven member and an output member. The cam phasing device comprises at least two pivotable vane adjusters. Each pivotable vane adjuster is assigned to one of the two cam shafts. The pivotable vane adjusters are arranged axially one after the other in a direction of a valve control shaft. Each pivotable vane adjuster may be designed as a rotor-type vane adjuster. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173298 | VALVE TIMING ADJUSTING APPARATUS - A valve timing adjusting apparatus includes a first rotor, a second rotor, and a bias mechanism. The bias mechanism is provided to one of the first and second rotors. The bias mechanism includes a resilient member and a projection portion that is rotatable together with the one of the first and second rotors. The projection portion is rotatable relative to the other one of the rotors and contacts a contact part of the other one. Restoring force of the resilient member is applied to the other one of the first and second rotors through the projection portion. The contact part includes an inclination portion that is configured to increase and decrease restoring force of the resilient member. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173299 | Valve system for opposed piston engines - The valve system for opposed piston engines essentially comprises a single poppet valve opening into the common combustion chamber between the two opposed pistons of each piston and cylinder pair. The engine for which the mechanism is adapted includes a rotating internal cylinder surrounding each piston pair, with a stationary outer cylinder or case surrounding the rotating cylinder. The valve is pivotally attached at one side or end thereof to the edge of the valve port of the rotating cylinder, and is actuated by an arm or arms having guides (rollers, etc.) at the distal end(s) thereof, which are captured in corresponding cam track(s) or channel(s) formed in the fixed outer cylinder or case of the engine. The cam track has a variable radius, with the valve arm(s) and guide(s) alternately lifting and lowering as the guide(s) travel(s) in the variable radius cam track(s), thereby closing and opening the valve. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173300 | CAM FOLLOWER DEVICE - A cam follower device includes a pair of plate-shaped rocker arms | 2009-07-09 |
20090173301 | SURFACE TREATED ROCKER ARM SHAFT - A shaft for a rocker arm assembly is disclosed. The shaft includes a substantially cylindrical outer surface at least a portion of which defines a bearing surface thereon and an interior core portion located radially inward of the bearing surface. The bearing surface has a hardness greater than that of the core portion, for providing wear resistance and deterring crack initiation and propagation. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173302 | SWITCHABLE DOUBLE TAPPET - A switchable double tappet ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173303 | HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY CHECK VALVE - An auxiliary check valve is provided in a hydraulic lash adjuster of the type wherein the plunger-to-body clearance is sealed. The auxiliary check valve is derived so that it remains open until the plunger has been moved to the limit of its travel by rotation of the engine camshaft during engine assembly. The auxiliary check valve permits fluid within the hydraulic lash adjuster high pressure chamber to be displaced to the reservoir chamber allowing the hydraulic lash adjuster to shorten from its free length to the proper installed length. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173304 | PROCEDURE FOR STARTING A COMBUSTION ENGINE - Procedure for starting a combustion engine with at least one combustion chamber, whereby injections from the high pressure system are deposited into the combustion chamber during the starting process, is thereby characterized, in that at least one injection into the combustion engine can be blanked out in order to limit a pressure drop in the high pressure system. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173305 | ACTIVE AIR VENT UTILIZING SMART MATERIAL ACTUATION - An active air intake adapted for selectively regulating fluid flow into an engine generally includes a housing defining an opening, a covering member disposed relative to the opening and translatable between opened and closed conditions, an actuator including an active material element operable to effect movement of the member, a load limit protector configured to present a secondary output path for the element, an overheat protection mechanism for preventing unintentional activation and stress loads in the element, a biasing mechanism for returning the member to the original condition, and a latching mechanism for retaining the member in the closed condition. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173306 | STRUCTURE FOR INTRODUCING GAS INTO INTAKE AIR - Exhaust gas inlets for introducing exhaust gas from an EGR pipe, on the right bank side, and exhaust gas inlets for introducing exhaust gas from the EGR pipe, on the left bank side, are both formed in low-pressure regions. The exhaust gas inlets are formed at positions where the pressure of the intake air flowing through branch pipes on the right bank side and the pressure of the intake air flowing through branch pipes on the left bank side are both low and substantially equal. Accordingly, exhaust gas is introduced evenly into cylinders in the right and left banks. These inlets are not formed at positions in a common intake passage from which branch paths branch off, that is, positions upstream of a surge tank. Accordingly, the response to introduction of exhaust gas is not deteriorated but is maintained. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173307 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Disclosed is an internal combustion engine (A), which has a valve overlap period (T) during which an intake valve ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173308 | HEAT ENGINE COMPRISING BALANCE SHAFTS WHICH CAN BE LOCKED BY A PIN - The invention relates to a heat engine ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173309 | Piston For an Internal Combustion Engine Having Two Ring Grooves Wherein One Ring Groove Has A Ring Carrier - A piston for an internal combustion engine has a piston upper part which has a ring field having a plurality of ring grooves, and a piston lower part wherein there is provision for the ring field to have precisely two ring grooves with at least the upper ring grooves having a ring carrier. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173310 | VEHICLE ENGINE AND SNAP-ON ENGINE COVER ASSEMBLY THEREFOR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY OF THE COVER ASSEMBLY TO THE ENGINE - A engine and cover assembly therefore and method for snapping attachment of the cover to the engine without use of threaded fasteners includes a cover, a clip, and an elastomeric dampener. The clip is arranged for snapping engagement to a flange of the engine to secure the cover to the engine. The clip has a first portion extending from the cover and a rigid second portion for snapping engagement with the engine flange. The elastomeric dampener is spaced from the second portion of the clip to provide direct engagement of the second portion of the clip with the flange of the engine. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173311 | ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INCREASED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY - An engine control system comprises a driver input module, a cylinder actuation module, and an active fuel management (AFM) module. The driver input module generates a fuel saver mode (FSM) signal having a first state based upon a driver input. The cylinder actuation module selectively disables at least one of a plurality of cylinders of an engine based upon a deactivation signal having a first state. The AFM module generates the deactivation signal based on at least one engine parameter and at least one threshold. The at least one threshold is modified when the FSM signal has the first state. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173312 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Disclosed is an internal combustion engine, which has a geometric compression ratio of 13.0 or greater, and a combustion chamber ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173313 | Internal combustion engine - In an internal combustion engine including a camshaft for operating inlet and outlet valves of the engine with lift curves EV, AV of the inlet and the outlet valves determined by the shape of cams of the camshaft, an additional auxiliary cam which acts on the outlet valve is arranged on the camshaft, as a result of which a phase-offset auxiliary lift curve AV | 2009-07-09 |
20090173314 | SPEED CONTROL IN A TORQUE-BASED SYSTEM - An engine control system includes a power module, an air flow module, a torque estimation module, and an air control module. The power module determines a power-based torque based on a desired engine speed. The air flow module determines an air flow value based on the power-based torque. The torque estimation module estimates a desired torque based on the air flow value. The air control module selectively determines a throttle area based on the desired torque. A throttle valve is actuated based on the throttle area. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173315 | INTERNAL-COMBUSTION-ENGINE COMBUSTION CONDITION DETECTION APPARATUS AND COMBUSTION CONDITION DETECTION METHOD - An internal-combustion-engine combustion condition detection apparatus is provided with an ignition means that makes an ignition plug ignite a fuel; an ignition control means that controls the operation of the ignition means; an ion-current detection means that detects an ion current generated; an ion current detection range setting means that sets an ion-current detection range; a preignition detection means that detects preignition within a detection range to be set; a leakage current detection range setting means that sets a leakage-current detection range; and a leakage current determination means that determines whether or not a smolder exists, based on a current detected, within a detection range to be set, by the ion-current detection means. The ignition control means includes a non-combustion-stroke ignition control means; the leakage-current detection range set by the leakage current detection range setting means is set within the non-combustion stroke. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173316 | INJECTION MEANS FOR A COMBUSTION ENGINE - An injector for fuel includes a passage for receiving fuel at an above-atmospheric first pressure, a pressure amplifier and an injection valve which is settable in an open position and a closed position. The injection valve includes a piston element, a closing chamber and an opening chamber. To inject fuel, the pressure amplifier generates a higher second fuel pressure in the opening chamber so that the valve element moves towards an open position and fuel is injected. To end injection of fuel, the high pressure in the opening chamber is reduced and the closing chamber is connected to the fuel source at the first pressure so that the valve is moved towards the closed position by a combined force created by the first pressure and the spring. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173317 | ATTACHMENT FOR FUEL INJECTORS IN DIRECT INJECTION FUEL SYSTEMS - A fuel delivery system comprising a fuel rail having an outlet and a receptor cup associated therewith. The system further including a fuel injector having an inlet, an outlet and a body therebetween. The inlet is configured for insertion into the cup of the fuel rail and for fluid communication with the outlet thereof. The system still further including a retention clip configured for engagement with the fuel injector and the cup in order to couple the fuel injector with the fuel rail. In the inventive system, the fuel injector further includes a load distribution feature. This feature is configured to engage a portion of the retention clip and to assist with the distribution about the clip of a load applied to the injector. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173318 | Compressor drive system with variable rotational speed - A compressor drive system for driving a compressor of an internal combustion engine contains a variable speed drive unit and a planetary gear set, the planetary gear set being connected to the internal combustion engine and the compressor in such a way that a first output shaft of the planetary gear set is connected to the compressor, a first drive shaft of the planetary gear set is connected to the internal combustion engine, and a second drive shaft of the planetary gear set is connected to the internal combustion engine through the variable speed drive unit. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173319 | Method for operating a spark ignition engine - In a method for operating a spark ignition engine, wherein the inlet valves of the spark ignition engine are closed very early or very late, and a combustion air flow which is supplied to the spark ignition engine is compressed by means of a charger, and, under full load operation, the inlet valves are closed either early or late to avoid knocking of the engine, a partial flow of re-circulated exhaust gas is supplied to the combustion air flow supplied to the engine also during full load engine operation. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173320 | DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING INCOMING GASES IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM - The invention relates to a device for distributing the incoming gases in an internal combustion air supply system. This system comprises a fresh air intake pipe ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173321 | PIEZO-RESONANCE IGNITER AND IGNITION METHOD FOR PROPELLANT LIQUID ROCKET ENGINE - An ignition system for a rocket engine utilizes the pressure energy in a propellant flow. The propellant flow generates an oscillating pressure force in a resonance system which is then transmitted to a piezoelectric system. The electrical pulses are utilized to generate a spark in an igniter system spark gap, resulting in ignition. Since the spark energy production is driven by the resonance of the propellant flow, a fully passive auto-ignition system is provided. Once ignition occurs, the resultant backpressure in the combustion chamber “detunes” the resonance phenomena and spark production stops. Furthermore, should the engine flame out, spark production would automatically resume as the propellant valves remain open thereby providing relight capability. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173322 | Internal Combustion Engine - An internal combustion engine having at least one piston cylinder comprising a housing enclosing twin gas injectors and having two inlet openings for separate supply of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas to a combustion chamber of the piston cylinder, two pressure-controlled and time-controlled, electrical inlet valves and associated nozzle needles coupled to the housing, wherein the combustion chamber has an outlet opening for ejection of a combustion product, and a thermolysis catalyst covering the combustion chamber. The thermolysis catalyst includes two hollow cylinders arranged at a distance from one another and concentrically and surrounding an intermediate space. The walls of the hollow cylinders defining the intermediate space have a metal coating for release of the heat of combustion acting on the inner hollow cylinder. The outer hollow cylinder includes an inlet opening for the supply of water, an outlet opening for the release of oxyhydrogen gas and a temperature sensor for control of water supply. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173323 | AIR-FUEL RATIO CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME - An air-fuel ratio control system includes an air-fuel ratio sensor ( | 2009-07-09 |
20090173324 | Control system for an exhaust gas sensor - An oxygen sensor is mounted in an exhaust path of an internal combustion engine. The status of an exhaust gas is detected in accordance with the output of the oxygen sensor. The oxygen sensor incorporates a heater for heating an element of the sensor. In a region in which the temperature of the sensor element is below 300° C., an adsorbable species becomes adsorbed. In a region in which the exhaust pipe temperature is above 80° C., the adsorbable species becomes adsorbed remarkably. Power supply control is continuously exercised over the heater so as to maintain the sensor element at a temperature of 300° C. or higher until the exhaust pipe temperature drops below 80° C. after an internal combustion engine stop. The power supply to the heater is shut off after the exhaust pipe temperature drops below 80° C. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173325 | Control system for an exhaust gas sensor - An oxygen sensor is mounted in an exhaust path of an internal combustion engine. The status of an exhaust gas is detected in accordance with the output of the oxygen sensor. The oxygen sensor incorporates a heater for heating an element of the sensor. In a region in which the temperature of the sensor element is below 300° C., an adsorbable species becomes adsorbed. In a region in which the exhaust pipe temperature is above 80° C., the adsorbable species becomes adsorbed remarkably. Power supply control is continuously exercised over the heater so as to maintain the sensor element at a temperature of 300° C. or higher until the exhaust pipe temperature drops below 80° C. after an internal combustion engine stop. The power supply to the heater is shut off after the exhaust pipe temperature drops below 80° C. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173326 | Control system for an exhaust gas sensor - An oxygen sensor is mounted in an exhaust path of an internal combustion engine. The status of an exhaust gas is detected in accordance with the output of the oxygen sensor. The oxygen sensor incorporates a heater for heating an element of the sensor. In a region in which the temperature of the sensor element is below 300° C., an adsorbable species becomes adsorbed. In a region in which the exhaust pipe temperature is above 80° C., the adsorbable species becomes adsorbed remarkably. Power supply control is continuously exercised over the heater so as to maintain the sensor element at a temperature of 300° C. or higher until the exhaust pipe temperature drops below 80° C. after an internal combustion engine stop. The power supply to the heater is shut off after the exhaust pipe temperature drops below 80° C. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173327 | Control system for an exhaust gas sensor - An oxygen sensor is mounted in an exhaust path of an internal combustion engine. The status of an exhaust gas is detected in accordance with the output of the oxygen sensor. The oxygen sensor incorporates a heater for heating an element of the sensor. In a region in which the temperature of the sensor element is below 300° C., an adsorbable species becomes adsorbed. In a region in which the exhaust pipe temperature is above 80° C., the adsorbable species becomes adsorbed remarkably. Power supply control is continuously exercised over the heater so as to maintain the sensor element at a temperature of 300° C. or higher until the exhaust pipe temperature drops below 80° C. after an internal combustion engine stop. The power supply to the heater is shut off after the exhaust pipe temperature drops below 80° C. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173328 | Electromagnetic Initiator Coil - The present invention enables the passive initiation of a deployment sequence for a countermeasure payload. The invention comprises an initiator coil that is positioned inside an electromagnetic countermeasure launcher. When the electromagnetic countermeasure launcher electromagnetically generates propulsive force to propel a payload to its deployment position, inductive coupling between one or more propulsion coils of the launcher and the initiator coil induces current to flow in the initiator coil, which thereby initiates the deployment sequence. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173329 | COLLAPSIBLE LOCKING SLINGSHOT - The present invention provides for a collapsible locking slingshot having a quick-release interchangeable band replacement safety system. The present invention also includes a self-centering, open-pocket slingshot pouch and a unique dual-tapered band. The slingshot collapses into a lockable case, improving the slingshot's safety, and enhancing the protection and longevity of the slingshot's components. The slingshot incorporates a unique shoot-over design in which the arms generally are parallel to the shooter's arm during operation. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173330 | PAINT BALL LOADER HOUSING - A paint ball loader housing for supporting various paint ball loader systems. The housing may include a detachable top portion and adapters to further support various paint ball loading systems. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173331 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED GASSES TO A FIRING CHAMBER OF A PAINTBALL MARKER - A pneumatic circuit for a paintball marker is disclosed. Paintball markers generally include a gas supply, a bolt mechanism and a firing chamber. The pneumatic circuit includes an exhaust path. A gas supply inlet path is in fluid communication to the gas supply. A first supply path is in fluid communication with the gas supply inlet path and the bolt mechanism. A second supply path is in fluid communication with the gas supply inlet path and the firing chamber. A first valve is configured and arranged to selectively control fluid communication of the first supply path and the exhaust path. A second valve is configured and arranged to control fluid communication of the second supply path. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173332 | CONVERTIBLE COOKING GRATE ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL COOKING SURFACES - A convertible cooking grate provides dual cooking surfaces for use with barbecue grills. In a first position, a grate-like cooking surface is formed by a plurality of spaced apart bars that support an item being cooked above the heat source. In a second position, a substantially flat griddle-like cooking surface is formed by a plurality of bars having substantially coplanar surfaces that fit closely together. The bars are rotatably supported by pins that extend from each end thereof and fit into corresponding holes in an outer frame. A mechanical linkage is provided to rotate the bars together simultaneously between the first and second positions. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173333 | BURNER ASSEMBLY AND COOKING APPLIANCE - A burner assembly is provided. The burner assembly includes a burner pot, a combustion mat, a pot cover, and a burner frame. The burner pot receives gas and air. A mixed gas of the gas and air supplied into the burner pot is burned in the combustion. The pot cover is disposed between the burner pot and the combustion mat to support the combustion mat. The burner frame guides combustion gas generated due to the combustion of the mixed gas in the combustion mat. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173334 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS, ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS HAVING ENHANCED THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY BEHAVIOR - An arrangement includes a solar energy receiving device and at least one component in thermal communication with the solar energy receiving device, the at least one component formed from a composite material, the composite material may comprise a matrix of carbon-based fibers, the carbon-based fibers comprising one or more of: mesophase carbon, carbon nanotubes, graphite, graphene and pan carbon. According to a further optional aspect, there is provided a solar energy receiving device comprising a first surface for receiving solar energy incident thereon, and a second opposing surface, the second surface being electrically conductive; at least one heat transport device in direct contact with at least a portion of the second surface, the at least one heat transport device may comprise at least one internal passage and at least one duct; and a heat transport media flowing within the at least one internal passage and at least one duct. Related methods and additional arrangements are also described. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173335 | Upright-Plate Type Sunlight Generator - An upright-plate type sunlight generator comprises up-right-plate type photovoltaic generating tubes capable of automatically cleaning dust, collecting mirrors with the automatic storm-sheltering mechanisms and a collecting carrier, a cooling and radiating system, and an automatic sun-tracking machine and its object carrier. The collecting mirrors are the folding mirrors made up of plane mirrors, and are connected to the photovoltaic generating tubes provided in the focal strip of the group of collecting mirrors during the operation on the support of the collecting carrier. The collecting carrier is immovably connected to the object carrier of the automatic sun-tracking machine, and the object carrier is connected to the automatic sun-tracking machine. The cooling and radiating system includes a liquid-cooling cavity that is the internal cavity of the photovoltaic generating tube, flexible connecting pipes and a liquid storing and cooling member. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173336 | ACTIVE THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM AND TANK FOR USE THEREIN - An active thermal energy storage system is disclosed which uses an energy storage material that is stable at atmospheric pressure and temperature and has a melting point higher than 32 degrees F. This energy storage material is held within a storage tank and used as an energy storage source, from which a heat transfer system (e.g., a heat pump) can draw to provide heating of residential or commercial buildings and associated hot water. The energy storage material may also accept waste heat from a conventional air conditioning loop, and may store such heat until needed. The system may be supplemented by a solar panel system that can be used to collect energy during daylight hours, storing the collected energy in the energy storage material. The stored energy may then be used during the evening hours to heat recirculation air for a building in which the system is installed. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173337 | Solar Heat Collector, Sunlight Collecting Reflector, Sunlight Collecting System and Solar Energy Utilization System - A sunlight collecting system and a solar energy utilization system which collects sunlight with the sunlight collecting system are provided, a sunlight collecting system including a solar heat collector which includes a heat collecting element which is formed by a helically wound heat exchange medium circulation pipe inside which the heat exchange medium flows, in such a way to have an incurved light receiving surface which narrows and converges towards the sunlight inlet and a sunlight collecting reflector which includes a reflector group which includes a plurality of reflector segments each of which includes a reflecting surface which makes sunlight converge on a heat collector, a sunlight collecting system in which a plurality of heliostats Bm are arranged in places which are irradiated by the sunlight between a plurality of heliostats An, in which each of the heliostats An and the heliostats Bm reflect light in a direction to a light collecting point of a heliostat group in which the heliostat is included. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173338 | Photoenergy heat collector - A photoenergy heat collector including an outer sleeve and multiple condenser lenses. The outer sleeve has a wall formed with multiple perforations passing through the wall of the outer sleeve from inner side to outer side. The condenser lenses are respectively inlaid in the perforations to focus light beams into the outer sleeve. A water flow can go into one end of the outer sleeve and flow through the outer sleeve and then flow out from the other end of the outer sleeve. Accordingly, as a heat exchanger, the heat of the light beams focused by the condenser lenses into the outer sleeve is absorbed by the water to heat the water. The photoenergy heat collector further includes an inner sleeve disposed in the outer sleeve and extending through the outer sleeve to serve as a passage for the water flow. The focuses of the condenser lenses reside in the outer circumference of the inner sleeve, whereby the inner sleeve can absorb the heat of the light focused by the condenser lenses and transfer the heat to the water flow. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173339 | SEPARATION PROCESS - The invention relates to an improved nanofiltration process of recovering xylose from a solution of a plant-based biomass hydrolysate. The process of the present invention is based on the regulation of the xylose flux in the nanofiltration process. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173340 | Method and Apparatus to Relieve Menstrual Pain - An apparatus to relieve menstrual cramping which includes one or more symmetrical tapered pads having an inner and outer side, each outer side being semi-rigid and each inner side being flexible and compressible. The outer side of each pad is connected to one or more straps having a first and corresponding second end. A fastener is attached to the first end of each strap and a corresponding second fastener attaches to the second end of each strap. The apparatus also includes a constricting device (such as a ratchet) located on or proximate to one pad sufficient to create a compression force through each strap when the first and corresponding second fasteners connect to one another. The corresponding method includes the steps of placing one or more pads proximate to the hips, affixing each pad to each strap, connecting both ends of the straps to each other and creating necessary compression. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173341 | INHALATION DEVICE HAVING AN OPTIMIZED AIR FLOW PATH - A device for the pulmonary delivery of a compound comprising a reservoir for storing a compound, a system for generating particles of a desired size, and a housing comprising an inlet and an outlet between which is formed a substantially unobstructed airflow path. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173342 | EMERGENCY BREATHING APPARATUS - An emergency breathing apparatus for skiers which is a device for attachment to an item of clothing, or in a ski pole or walking pole, which is adapted to enable a user to breathe in the event of being trapped in an avalanche. The emergency breathing apparatus comprises a conduit and a mouthpiece construction comprising a body member and a mouthpiece member. The mouthpiece member is in fluid communication with the conduit and is moveable between a compressed position at or near the body member and an extended position where it is located away from the body member, and allows a user to exhale through the conduit. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173343 | Nasal Respiratory Mask System and Connection/Disconnection Means Used Therein - The present invention relates to a nasal respiratory mask system comprising: a nasal mask that is tightly attached to the face of a user and serves as means for leading positive-pressure breathing gas to the nose of the user, a frame to keep the nasal mask at a predetermined position, and a headgear that is mounted on the head in order to attach the nasal mask tightly to the face; wherein, the headgear comprises, on the tip thereof, a headgear strap for adjusting the length of the headgear, the headgear strap comprises a headgear fastener that serves as means for connection/disconnection with the frame, the frame comprises a fastener catch that engages with the headgear fastener, and the fastener catch comprises an axisymmetric guide whose (rotation) axis is the insertion direction of the headgear fastener. The present invention provides a nasal respiratory mask system with which a headgear can be easily connected at the beginning of wearing, twisting of the headgear during wearing is prevented, and disassembly upon daily washing is easy. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173344 | CPAP system and method of use - A system and method for treating obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) by means of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure(CPAP) system in which is included an ultra-violet light source to remove bacteria and contaminants which may cause respiratory infection in a patient being treated. The ultravoilet light source is contained in a specially designed chamber comprising aluminum or equivalent suitable materials. The ultraviolet chamber is positioned directly downstream of a humidification unit and includes specially positioned baffles to protect connecting elements and other system components from any possible damage. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173345 | Medicine Dispensation Device - The invention concerns a medicine dispensation device, in particular a multi-dose powder inhalator, for the dispensing of individual doses of medicine as depicted in exemplary FIG. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173346 | DOSE COUNTER - This application discloses a dose counter for use in connection with a device adapted for metered dispensing of a medication. The dose counter has a first count indicator that has a first indicia bearing surface, with the first count indicator being rotatable about a first axis. The dose counter also has a second count indicator that has a second indicia bearing surface, with the second count indicator being rotatable about a second axis. The second axis is disposed at an obtuse angle with respect to the first axis, and the first and second indicia bearing surfaces align at a common viewing area to collectively present at least a portion of a medication dosage count. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173347 | PRESSURE SUPPORT VENTILATION OF PATIENTS - A methodology and apparatus for determining ventilator settings including an end expiratory pressure setting, pressure swing, resistive unloading and target ventilation for delivering ventilatory support based upon generalized patient ventilation characteristics and/or disease classifications. An apparatus may be programmed with the instructions to accomplish the methodology interactively by prompting the user/physician during setup and calculating settings based upon measurements or input responses. Pre-assigned values associated with ventilation characteristics or disease classifications may be combined with a base pressure value or measured values to provide patient customized settings or adjustments to determine pressure levels for the delivery of ventilatory support. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173348 | Method And Apparatus For Inducing And Controlling Hypoxia - An apparatus for inducing hypoxia in a subject is provided. The apparatus includes a breathing port, an inspiratory reservoir, means for introducing oxygen into the apparatus, means for controlling the flow rate of entry of oxygen into the apparatus at a rate below the subject's metabolic requirements, an expiratory reservoir having a vent, Sequential Gas Delivery means, and means for removing CO | 2009-07-09 |
20090173349 | NASAL VENTILATION INTERFACE - A ventilation interface may include the following elements: a cushion, shell, forehead support, supply tubes, an adapter or Y-connector and a nasal cannula, which may also include nasal inserts, and connectors. Each of the elements of the ventilation interface may also include ribs of wire, stiffener or other bendable material having a greater rigidity than the material composing the main body of each element. These bendable portions may be capable of retaining multiple desired bent shapes in multiple desired directions. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173350 | MULTIPURPOSE CANNULA - This invention relates to medical treatment and monitoring of a living body, and more particularly to a multipurpose apparatus and method for measuring a living body's respiratory airflow, analyzing the composition of a gas exhaled by a living body and/or insufflating a treating gas into the living body. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173351 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A TONGUE STABILIZATION DEVICE - A tongue implant control system and methods for stabilizing the tongue are disclosed. The tongue implant control system includes an implant device and a non-implanted control device in wireless communication. The control device provides an inductive power transfer for operating the implant device. The control device also sends commands for changing a state of the implant device. The implant device includes a flexible portion for attachment to the tongue and to one or more actuators. The one or more actuators may include shape memory material. The implant device detects a command from the control device and powers an actuator based on the command. Optionally, the implant device communicates its operating state to the control device and the control device displays information about the implant device at a user interface. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173352 | ON-OFF IMPLANT FOR SUPPORTING THE AIRWAY - The present invention provides an airway implant device having an electroactive polymer element, including: a composite layer having a polymer substrate and a biocompatible conductive material, wherein the composite layer also can be opposing surfaces; and a conductive polymer layer disposed on at least one of the opposing surfaces of the composite layer, wherein the implant device is adapted and configured to modulate an opening of an air passageway. Some embodiments include a housing designed to conform to the shape of the palate. Some embodiments include an attachment element to secure the device to tissue. Methods of treating airway disorders such as sleep apnea and snoring with the airway implant device are disclosed herein. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173353 | Self-fitting device for location in an ear canal - Self-fitting device for location in ear canal and related method, including a bladder joined with a pump assembly via a valve assembly. The pump assembly transfers air to the bladder and achieves a predetermined pressure with the chamber regardless of ear canal size. The predetermined pressure may be achieved by reducing excess air pressure through the valve assembly. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173354 | Removably attachable retractable strap device - I have invented a removably attachable retractable strap device for use with conventional spinal backboards. The present invention essentially comprises a retractable strap device contained in a housing with a curved bottom to be removably attached to traditional spinal backboards for use in securing and transporting patients. The retractable strap is wound around a spring loaded retracting mechanism which is contained within a strap housing with a curved bottom. The strap housing is easily secured to a traditional spinal backboard from underneath the backboard with a spring-loaded clip mechanism so that the backboard rests on the curved bottoms of the housing devices. The spring-loaded clip is engaged by squeezing the squeeze plates, inserting the clip through a handhold or opening in the backboard, and then releasing the squeeze plates. In the preferred embodiment, the strap can be locked into an extended position by a locking mechanism so that a secure fit around the patient may be achieved. The preferred embodiment further provides a release mechanism for releasing the strap. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173355 | Integrated Pipe and Lighter System - The preferred embodiments of the present invention holds significant improvements and serves as an integrated pipe and lighter system apparatus comprising: a repository for containing a tobacco product; a selectively removable and refillable fuel container; a mouthpiece; an adjustable vented combustion chamber; an ignition switch; a fine gauge screen; a C-Clip; and a coarse screen. The integrated pipe and lighter system of the present invention substantially ensures the smoker will always have a “light” for consuming tobacco products. The fuel container of the most preferred embodiment of the present invention is refillable and has an adjustable flame height. The integrated pipe and lighter system can be safely stored during non-use periods in a protective storage tube. | 2009-07-09 |
20090173356 | DYED REGENERATED COLLAGEN FIBER, ARTIFICIAL HAIR, AND METHOD FOR DYE-FIXING TREATMENT OF DYED REGENERATED COLLAGEN FIBER - A dyed regenerated collagen fiber of the invention is a regenerated collagen fiber dyed with a dye and having an excellent dye fastness. An aspect of the invention is directed to a dyed regenerated collagen fiber including at least one kind of a compound selected from the group consisting of polyalkylenepolyamine compounds, condensation compounds of polyalkylenepolyamine and dicyandiamide, and acid addition salt compounds of the condensation compounds. | 2009-07-09 |