29th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130180923 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING MERCURY EMISSION - Disclosed herein are methods for controlling mercury emissions, and more particularly, to methods for controlling mercury re-emissions from a wet flue gas desulfurizer used in a combustion process. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180924 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING WASTEWATER - A method of treating wastewater includes treating the wastewater with an additive to generate a treated wastewater, filtering the treated wastewater through a filter system to substantially completely remove residual particulate material and generate filtered wastewater, and processing the filtered wastewater with an ion exchange media to adsorb soluble metals from the filtered wastewater. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180925 | METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF TETRAVALENT MANGANESE FEROXYHITE FOR ARSENIC REMOVAL FROM WATER - The present invention refers to a method for the synthesis of an adsorbing material consisting of a single-phase tetravalent manganese feroxyhite (ō-Fe | 2013-07-18 |
20130180926 | PREPARING MALEIC ACID-ISOPRENOL COPOLYMERS - The invention relates to a process for preparing maleic acid-isoprenol copolymers from
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20130180927 | FORMALDEHYDE-FREE LIGNIN-AMINE COAGULANTS - A method for making lignin-amines is provided. The method comprises providing a lignin; then modifying the lignin with modifier to create a modified lignin; and then reacting the modified lignin with an amine to form a lignin-amine. Suitable modifiers comprise acrylates. A method for coagulating suspended materials in a water stream is also disclosed. The method comprises providing a water stream and contacting the suspended materials in the water stream with at least one lignin-amine. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180928 | Personal Water Conservation System - A personal water conservation system includes gray water discharge lines, a main sewage line, an impurity measuring unit, a buffer tank, a directional control valve, a water treatment unit, a treated water tank, an automatic shutoff valve, and at least one toilet flush tank. The buffer tank and the water treatment unit purify the gray water in two different stages. The purified gray water is then stored in the treated water tank. If the gray water can't be purified within the personal water conservation system, the impurity measuring unit and the directional control valve redirect the gray water into the main sewage line. The purified water from the treated water tank can be used with the at least one toilet flush tank in order to conserve fresh water. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180929 | STORMWATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A stormwater filtration system includes one of a filter cartridge structure or a filter basket structure. The structure includes an internal collection space surrounded by a filter media bed, an outlet opening toward the bottom of the internal collection space for delivering water out of the structure, and a valve assembly associated with the outlet opening. The valve assembly is configured to provide a variable flow out of the outlet opening according to level of water within the internal collection space. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180930 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECOVERING SPILLED OIL FROM BODIES OF WATER - A boat is provided with a pipe assembly operatively connected to a water pump. The pipe assembly can be raised and lowered between transport and use positions. The pump draws water from the body of water, and the water is discharged through a series of holes in a substantially horizontal pipe adjacent the bottom of the body of water. The impingement of the ejecting water dislodges oil or other substances, which then float to the surface for collection. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180931 | SOLAR-ACTIVATED PHOTOCHEMICAL FLUID TREATMENT - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a solar-activated photochemical fluid treatment system, some of which comprise an group of modules coupled together with attachment mechanisms, the group of modules comprising one or more floats. The modules comprise a porous substrate and a semiconductor photocatalyst coupled to the substrate. The group of interconnected modules can be configured to float at or near the surface of a body of fluid such that the fluid and sunlight can be in contact with the photocatalyst. The fluid treatment system can, responsive to solar radiation applied to the photocatalyst and to the fluid, induce photochemical modification of contaminants and living organisms in the fluid. Related methods are also disclosed. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180932 | Transparent Photocatalyst Coating - Photocatalyst compositions and elements exhibiting desired photocatalytic activity levels and transparency. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180933 | HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED POLYAMINE SCALE INHIBITORS - Hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are useful for treating scale in industrial process streams. Preferred hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are particularly useful for treating aluminosilicate scale in difficult-to-treat industrial process streams, such as in the Bayer alumina process streams, nuclear waste streams and kraft paper mill effluent streams. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180934 | MULTIDIRECTIONAL SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR TABLET DISPLAY APPARATUS - A multidirectional support structure for tablet display apparatus includes a support member having a first end section and a second end section opposite to the first end section. The first end section is pivotally connected with an angle adjustment seat. The angle adjustment seat is further pivotally connected with a rotatable connection assembly. The connection assembly is formed with a receiving space for receiving the tablet display apparatus. The second end section of the support member is pivotally connected with one side of a base seat. The other side of the base seat is pivotally connected with a board body. The board body can be connected with multiple press keys as necessary to form a keyboard. Accordingly, the tablet display apparatus can be co-used with the keyboard and rotated and tilted by different angles and supported in different inclined positions. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180935 | APPARATUS FOR STORING SOLID STATE DRIVES OR HARD DISK DRIVES - An apparatus includes a container having a base for receiving a drive, and a clam having a first end that is rotatably coupled to the base, a second end, and a body extending from the first end to the second end, the clam rotatable relative to the base so that the clam can be placed at a first position and a second position, wherein when the clam is at the first position, the container allows the drive to be placed therein, and wherein when the clam is at the second position, the clam secures the drive relative to the container. A frame includes at least sixteen slots to receive respective drive storage devices, which store respective SFF8201 7 mm drives, in EIA RS310D 1U space. A frame includes at least forty-eight slots to receive respective drive storage devices, which store respective SFF8201 7 mm drives, in EIA RS310D 2U space. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180936 | Substrate-Retaining Holder - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a holder with a slot for laterally receiving and extracting a thin substrate into a recessed access area where a major surface of the substrate may be accessed while the edges of the substrate are substantially retained against vertical egress. In an illustrative example, the thin substrate may be paper or other material suitable for marking with a writing instrument. The access area in some examples may be defined by an opening in the holder through which a central area of the major surface of the substrate may be accessed. In an illustrative embodiment, the holder may be attached to a child's high chair to attract the child's attention and substantially confine the use of writing instruments to the paper disposed within the recessed access area. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180937 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING AND DISPLAYING CONSTRUCTION SHEET MATERIAL - An apparatus for supporting and displaying construction sheet material. The apparatus includes a base having first and second parallel spaced apart lower front support areas having distal and proximal end portions respectively. The first and second parallel spaced apart lower front support areas are configured to support at least one sheet of construction sheet material. The apparatus further includes a front upright support connected to the base to extend rearwardly at an angle to the base. The front upright support has third and fourth parallel spaced apart lower front support areas adjacent the proximal end portions of the first and second parallel spaced apart lower front support areas. The front upright support also includes an upper front support having first and second parallel spaced apart upper front support areas having distal and proximal end portions respectively. The first and second parallel spaced apart upper front support areas are configured to support at least one sheet of construction sheet material. The front upright support further includes third and fourth parallel spaced apart upper front support areas adjacent the proximal end portions of the first and second parallel spaced apart upper front support areas. The distal end portions of the first and second parallel spaced apart upper front support areas are aligned with or behind the proximal end portions of the first and second parallel spaced apart lower front support areas. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180938 | ELEVATED TOOL HOLDER - An elevated tool holder system includes a storage block that is raised from the surface on which it is placed and has a storage area underneath the storage block to accommodate the storage of other items. The elevated tool holder can be placed inside a drawer to enable the drawer to be used for safe storage of tools as well as storage of other items. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180939 | Rotating Organizer Using Jars or Other Containers for Storage - An organizer that may be mounted on either a wall, wall to ceiling, ceiling, or many other ways, using limited space, and using jars or other containers for storage. Rotatable or cylindrical elongated attachment members allow the organizer to be attached to different surfaces. It has slats to which containers can be removably attached. The slats may be fixed in place, or one or more of the slats may be rotatable. If jars are used, their lids are fastened to the slats, and the jars can be opened by unscrewing them from their lids. There are handles on one end to rotate the storage system. A ratchet can prevent slipping. Because they are transparent, the containers allow the user to visually select what he or she is looking for. These containers can hold anything from hobby supplies to nuts and bolts. Potential applications range from garage organizing to commercial applications. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180940 | Auxiliary Support Installed onto Chair Armrest - An auxiliary support to be installed onto a chair armrest is disclosed. The auxiliary support includes a first adjusting arm that is able to pivot up and down and has one end formed as a rotating end that is vertically connected to a connecting end of the armrest, a second adjusting arm that is able to pivot up and down and forward and backward and has one end formed as a rotating end that is transversely connected to a connecting end at an opposite end of the first adjusting arm, and a supporting tray that is connected to an opposite end of the second adjusting arm and is adjustably inclinable for supporting a portable device (e.g. a tablet computer or a book). Thereby, a user sitting in the chair can put the portable device on the auxiliary support and operate it comfortably. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180941 | DIVIDERLESS PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR SHIPPING AND DISPLAYING PALLETIZED PRODUCTS - A modular packaging system for shipping and displaying palletized products is provided. The packaging system comprises a plurality of vertically stacked trays for holding the products, corner posts extending between vertically adjacent trays for spacing and supporting the trays, and one or more separate elongated braces located under and supporting one or more of the trays. The ends of the braces extend into openings in the corner posts. The system is strong enough not only to support the weight of the products on the trays and withstand the vibration and impact forces that can occur during shipping, but to withstand the weight of one or more units stacked on top. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180942 | Closure - An orientatable closure for a container comprises a body with a screw thread, the thread comprising a first portion having a first thickness and a second portion having a second thickness. The first and second thicknesses are different and the interface between the first and second portions defines a stop such that a co-operating screw thread on a container is not rotatable past the interface, whereby to define a predetermined relative orientation between the closure and container. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180943 | SYNTHETIC RESIN BOTTLE - A biaxially stretched, blow molded synthetic resin bottle has a bottom including a sunken bottom portion, and deforms as it draws upward in a direction of the bottle inside and includes a ring groove formed by being successively connected to an inner peripheral edge of a ground contact portion disposed at the foot of an outer peripheral wall of the bottom, a central concave portion disposed at a center of the bottom, and a flat ring portion disposed between an inner peripheral edge of the ring groove and the central concave portion, wherein the sunken bottom portion includes a plurality of short slim ribs disposed at several points of the flat ring portion. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180944 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A LIQUID EJECTION HEAD - A process for producing a liquid ejection head including a silicon substrate having a first surface and a second surface that is a surface on an opposite side to the first surface, an ejection energy generating element which is formed on a side of the first surface side and generates energy for ejecting a liquid, a cavity formed in the second surface and a liquid supply port which is formed in a bottom part of the cavity and communicates with the first surface, including, in the following order: (1) forming the cavity in the second surface of the silicon substrate by a first crystal anisotropic etching; (2) forming a chemical leading hollow in a slope of the cavity; (3) expanding the cavity by a second crystal anisotropic etching; and (4) forming the liquid supply port in a bottom face of the cavity by dry etching with the use of an ion. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180945 | METHOD OF PROCESSING A CONTACT PAD - In various embodiments, a method of processing a contact pad may include providing a contact pad, a topmost layer of the contact pad containing aluminum or an aluminum alloy, at least part of the topmost layer of the contact pad being exposed; subjecting the contact pad to a thermally activated atmosphere containing water or reactive components of water. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180946 | Chemical Removal of Surface Defects from Grain Oriented Electrical Steel - A method of reducing defect heights of iron mound defects on a mill glass coated electrical steel, comprises contacting at least a portion of a surface of a mill glass coated electrical steel with an acidic solution for a contacting time sufficient to reduce an average height of iron defects on the surface to a an average height in a range of 0 percent to 150 percent of the thickness of the mill glass coating, without effectively removing the mill glass coating. After contacting, the acid contacted mill glass coated electrical steel is rinsed with water and dried. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180947 | ETCHING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A DISPLAY SUBSTRATE USING THE SAME - An etching composition that includes, based on the total weight of the etching composition, from about 0.05% to about 15% by weight of a halogen-containing compound, from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a nitrate compound, from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an acetate compound, from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of a cyclic amine compound, from about 0% to about 50% by weight of a polyhydric alcohol, and a remainder of water. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180948 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, a release layer is formed on a magnetic recording layer, a mask layer is formed on the release layer, projecting patterns are formed on the mask layer, the projecting patterns are transferred onto the mask layer, the projecting patterns are transferred onto the release layer, the projecting patterns are transferred onto the magnetic recording layer, the release layer is removed by a solvent, and a remaining mask layer is removed from the surface of the magnetic recording layer. The release layer is made of a polymeric material. The mask layer is made of at least one of a metal or a metal compound. The projecting patterns are formed by using a self-organized layer made of a block copolymer having at least two of polymer chains. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180949 | COLOR FILTER STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A method for fabricating a color filter structure includes: providing a base layer; forming a first colored layer on the base layer; patterning the first colored layer to form a pair of first colored patterns, a first opening between the first colored patterns, and a second opening adjacent to the first colored patterns; forming a first dielectric layer on the first colored patterns and the base layer exposed by the first and second openings; forming a second colored layer on the first colored patterns and the first dielectric layer; patterning the second colored layer to form a second colored pattern in the first opening; forming a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer and the second colored pattern; forming a third colored layer on the second dielectric layer; and patterning the third colored layer to form a third colored pattern in the second opening. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180950 | PROFILING SOLID STATE SAMPLES - Methods may operate to position a sample within a processing chamber and operate on a surface of the sample. Further activities may include creating a layer of reactive material in proximity with the surface, and exciting a portion of the layer of reactive material in proximity with the surface to form chemical radicals. Additional activities may include removing a portion of the material in proximity to the excited portion of the surface to a predetermined level, and continuing the creating, exciting and removing actions until at least one of a plurality of stop criteria occurs. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180951 | ETCH WITH INCREASED MASK SELECTIVITY - A method for etching features in an etch layer in a plasma processing chamber is provided. An etch gas is flowed into the plasma processing chamber. A top outer electrode is maintained at a temperature of at least 150° C. during the etching of the features. The etch gas is formed into a plasma, which etches the etch layer. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180952 | PRESSURE MASKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Methods of treating a target surface of an article having one or more passageways includes fluidly connecting a pressure masker including pressurized masking fluid to a first side of at least one passageway, passing the pressurized masking fluid through the at least one passageway from the first side to a second side having the target surface, and treating the target surface of the article using a surface treatment system that disposes a surface treating material on the target surface, wherein the pressurized masking fluid passing through the at least one passageway prevents the surface treating material from permanently altering a cross sectional area of the at least one passageway. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180953 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD - The present invention is to achieve a reduction both in size of a plasma processing apparatus and an installation area thereof. A dry etching apparatus includes a stock unit that includes a cassette storing a tray that can be conveyed and that stores substrates. In a conveying unit storing a conveying apparatus of the tray, a rotary stage is provided. Rotational angular position adjustment of the tray is performed by rotating the rotary stage placed on the tray before being subjected to dry etching and detecting a notch by a notch detecting sensor. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180954 | MULTI-ZONE DIRECT GAS FLOW CONTROL OF A SUBSTRATE PROCESSING CHAMBER - Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for processing a substrate may include a plasma process chamber having a processing volume and a substrate support disposed in the processing volume, the substrate support having a substrate support surface for supporting a substrate; a plurality of first gas inlets to provide a process gas to the processing volume, wherein the plasma process chamber is configured such that flowing the process gas at the same flow rate from each first gas inlet produces a non-uniform plasma at the substrate support surface; and a plurality of flow controllers, wherein each flow controller of the plurality is coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of first gas inlets to control the flow of the process gas from the corresponding one first gas inlet. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180955 | SEGMENTED OR SELECTED-AREA COATING - An apparatus for forming selectively coated areas on a substrate comprises an extrudate remover configured to selectively remove coating from a selected portion of the substrate. A chuck is configured to secure the substrate. A coating die is arranged proximal the substrate and is in fluid communication with a source of fluid extrudate. During relative motion between the substrate and the coating die, fluid extrudate is deposited onto the substrate. A controller is configured to selectively control the relative motion between the substrate and coating remover, and to control operation of the extrudate remover. The invention also provides a method of forming selectively coated areas on a substrate comprising the steps of inducing relative movement between a coating dispenser and the substrate, applying fluid material from the coating dispenser onto the substrate during the relative movement, and selectively removing a portion of the applied fluid from the substrate. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180956 | Low-Profile Circuit Breaker - A circuit interrupter having a compact design. According to some implementations, the circuit interrupter includes a conductor from a terminal to a contact having a portion that is angled with respect to the housing sides. This allows a fastener sleeve used to secure the device housing to be positioned closer to the center of mass of the housing, reducing the area of the housing. In some implementations, an arc splitter is provided which includes conductive plates that are angled with respect to the housing sides, allowing the area of the housing to be reduced. In some implementations, a terminal is designed to accommodate a connection without being doubled back, reducing the clearance required for the terminal and the overall area of the circuit interrupter. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180957 | METHOD OF RECOVERING A BONDING APPARATUS FROM A BONDING FAILURE - A method of recovering a bonding apparatus from a bonding failure to resume a normal operating state for semiconductor chip fabrication is disclosed. The bonding apparatus comprises: i) a bonding tool for bonding a wire between a semiconductor chip and a substrate; and ii) a position sensor. Specifically, the method comprises the steps of: a) the position sensor determining a position of the bonding tool when the bonding tool contacts a surface to bond the wire to the substrate; b) the bonding apparatus detecting a bonding failure caused by detachment of the semiconductor from the substrate based on the position of the bonding tool; and c) the bonding apparatus detaching the semiconductor chip from the wire. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180958 | FIXING MECHANISM OF WIRE GUIDE OF WIRE ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINE - On a wire guide supporting face of a wire guide supporting part which supports a wire guide of a wire electric discharge machine, two wall faces which are orthogonal to the wire guide supporting face are formed to be arranged in a V shape. On the other hand, two planar parts which are abutted on the two orthogonal wall faces, which are arranged in the V shape, of the wire guide supporting part are formed on the wire guide. Then, the wire guide is fixed on the wire guide supporting part with a screw in a state in which the two orthogonal wall faces of the wire guide supporting part and the two planar parts of the wire guide are respectively abutted on each other. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180959 | METHOD OF FORMING AN OPTICAL DEVICE - A method of forming an optical device comprises applying a laser beam to a target area of the surface so as to selectively heat material of the surface thereby to provide transfer of material due to a surface tension gradient, wherein the surface is such that, when liquid, parts of the surface at higher temperatures have a higher surface tension than adjacent parts of the surface at lower temperatures. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180960 | PULSED LASER DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND DEPOSITION METHOD USING SAME - Disclosed is a pulsed laser deposition apparatus, including: a laser beam generating unit which generates a laser beam; a deposition object; a vacuum chamber, in which a plurality of types of deposition target materials to be deposited on the deposition object is arranged; a beam splitter which splits the laser beam generated by the laser beam generating unit into a plurality of laser beams corresponding to the deposition target materials; and lens units which are arranged to correspond to the respective deposition target materials, and which focus the laser beams, which are applied by being split by the beam splitter, onto the respective deposition target materials. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180961 | WELDING DEVICE - A welding device includes a lower tip and an upper tip, as welding tips, and pressuring members. The pressuring members are supported by a support member disposed in the upper tip. The pressuring members are displaced by the action of pressuring member displacement mechanisms and, together with the upper tip, come into contact with a metal plate arranged on the outermost part of a laminated body. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180962 | Methods and Systems for Raster Scanning a Surface of an Object Using a Particle Beam - A method of raster scanning a surface of an object using a particle beam comprises determining a basic set of raster points within a surface; determining a surface portion of the surface of the object, wherein the surface portion is to be raster scanned; ordering a set of raster points of the basic set located within the surface portion; and scanning of the surface portion by directing the particle beam onto the raster points of the ordered set in an order corresponding to an order of the raster points in the ordered set from the outside to the inside, i.e. starting from the boundary of the surface portion towards its center, or in the reverse order, i.e. from the inside to the outside. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180963 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RAPIDLY RESPONSIVE HEAT CONTROL IN PLASMA PROCESSING DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for regulating the temperature of a component in a plasma-enhanced process chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for processing a substrate includes a process chamber and an RF source to provide RF energy to form a plasma in the process chamber. A component is disposed in the process chamber so as to be heated by the plasma when formed. A heater is configured to heat the component and a heat exchanger is configured to remove heat from the component. A chiller is coupled to the heat exchanger via a first flow conduit having an on/off flow control valve disposed therein and a bypass loop to bypass the flow control valve, wherein the bypass loop has a flow ratio valve disposed therein. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180964 | OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION DURING ARC RECOVERY FOR PLASMA-CHAMBER POWER SUPPLIES - A system and method for managing power delivered to a processing chamber is described. In one embodiment current is drawn away from the plasma processing chamber while initiating an application of power to the plasma processing chamber during an initial period of time, the amount of current being drawn away decreasing during the initial period of time so as to increase the amount of power applied to the plasma processing chamber during the initial period of time. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180965 | LASER WELDING METHOD - A laser welding method basically includes providing a robot that is moveably in accordance with predetermined movement data, and controlling the controlling a laser beam emitting section of the robot to emit a laser beam onto a predetermined irradiation position of a workpiece to conduct welding. The laser welding method further includes: measuring a current movement position of the robot with respect to a movement position specified in the predetermined movement data; operating of the robot to change the current movement position of the robot to a prescribed position based on the predetermined movement data; and adjusting a laser emission direction by controlling an emission changing section of the laser beam emitting section based on the current movement position of the robot and the predetermined movement data such that a laser beam is emitted from the laser beam emitting section and strikes the predetermined irradiation position of the workpiece. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180966 | LASER CUTTING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CREATING SELF-RETAINING SUTURES - A laser-machining system and method is disclosed for forming retainers on a suture thread. The laser system is preferably a femtosecond laser system which is capable of creating submicron features on the suture thread while preserving strength of the suture thread. The laser-machining system enables creation of retainers and self-retaining suture systems in configurations which are difficult and/or impossible to achieve using mechanical cutting technology. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180967 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY INSPECTING AND TRIMMING A PATCH ANTENNA - A system for automatically inspecting and trimming a ceramic patch antenna includes an inspection apparatus electrically connected to a radio frequency component testing fixture. The inspection apparatus is inputted standard parameters of electrical characteristics of the ceramic patch antenna. The ceramic patch antenna is arranged on the radio frequency component testing fixture. Then, the inspection apparatus is configured to measure electrical characteristics of the ceramic patch antenna and to judge whether the electrical characteristics of the ceramic patch antenna are the same as the standard parameters or not. The inspection apparatus is configured to drive a trimming machine for trimming a radiation metal surface of the ceramic patch antenna if the electrical characteristics of the ceramic patch antenna are different from the stand parameters. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180968 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ON LINE SURFACE ENHANCEMENT OF A WORKPIECE - An apparatus to cut and surface process a workpiece includes a cutting tool to cut the workpiece; a peening tool to peen surfaces of the cut workpiece; and a controller to control the cutting tool, the peening tool and the workpiece to move simultaneously. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180969 | LASER SHOCK PEENING APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Methods and apparatuses for processing materials to enhancing the material's surface strength, improving the material's cyclic and thermal stability of microstructures, and extend the material's fatigue performance. Embodiments include laser shock peening at material temperatures that are moderately elevated (from the material's perspective) above room temperature. Alternate embodiments include laser shock peening at very cold (cryogenic) material temperatures. Still further embodiments include laser shock peening while covering the surface of the material being processed with an active agent that interacts with the laser energy and enhances the pressure exerted on the surface. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180970 | RESISTANCE WELDING A POROUS METAL LAYER TO A METAL SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and method are provided for manufacturing an orthopedic prosthesis by resistance welding a porous metal layer of the orthopedic prosthesis onto an underlying metal substrate of the orthopedic prosthesis. The resistance welding process involves directing an electrical current through the porous layer and the substrate, which dissipates as heat to cause softening and/or melting of the materials, especially along the interface between the porous layer and the substrate. The softened and/or melted materials undergo metallurgical bonding at points of contact between the porous layer and the substrate to fixedly secure the porous layer onto the substrate. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180971 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO FEED WIRE WITHIN A WELDER - The subject embodiments relate to a wire feed system that is used with a welder. The wire feed system includes a pair of counter-rotating discs disposed along a common longitudinal axis that are spaced apart a first width. A first disc rotates in a first direction and a second disc rotates in a second direction which is opposite the first direction. A drive roll is disposed between the first disc and the second disc within the first width. An engaging member moves the drive roll adjacent to either the first disc or the second disc based on a predetermined condition to advance or retract wire relative to a workpiece within the welding system. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180972 | ADAPTIVE HEATING SYSTEM WITH EXCHANGEABLE HEAT SOURCES - An adaptive heating apparatus for heating a recreational vehicle, including a first heat unit configured to be powered by a first energy type, a second heat unit configured to be powered by a second energy type that is different than the first energy type, and a forced-air circulation unit. The adaptive heating apparatus is operable to employ the first heat unit during a first heating operation, or alternatively to employ the second heat unit during a second heating operation. The forced-air circulation unit is configured to circulate air through the both heat units during the first heating operation and to circulate air through both heating units during the second heating operation. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180973 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WITH EMBEDDED HEATER - Aspects of the present invention are directed to providing a printed circuit board including a top conductive layer; a bottom conductive layer; a plurality of electronic components arranged on at least one of the top conductive layer or the bottom conductive layer; a heater layer interposed between the top conductive layer and the bottom conductive layer and configured to generate and transfer heat to at least one of the electronic components. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180974 | Versatile Head and Neck Apparel with Magnetic Clasp - This invention relates to a type of apparel specifically shaped and sized to allow for a plurality of uses as a scarf, wrap, or headpiece, further comprising one or more pairs of magnetic fasteners to secure the garment in a predetermined configuration. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180975 | GLOW PLUG TERMINAL AND GLOW PLUG - A glow plug having a main body bracket, a heater, a center shaft, an insulator, an O-ring that is provided between the front end surface of the insulator and the main body bracket, and a pin terminal that is fitted to the rear end portion of the center shaft and used for supplying electricity from the outside. The pin terminal includes a small-diameter portion, a flange, and a large-diameter portion where an engagement portion and a fitting recess are formed. The large-diameter portion includes a crimp formation region, which is formed so as to have the even outer diameter and be capable of being crimped, in a range from the front end thereof to the front end of the engagement portion. A part of the crimping target portion forms a crimping portion that fixes the rear end portion of the center shaft by crimping. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180976 | Multi-Layer Plate Device - A method for the joining of ceramic pieces with a hermetically sealed joint comprising brazing a continuous layer of joining material between the two pieces. The wetting and flow of the joining material is controlled by the selection of the joining material, the joining temperature, the time at temperature, the joining atmosphere, and other factors. The ceramic pieces may be aluminum nitride and the pieces may be brazed with an aluminum alloy under controlled atmosphere. The joint material is adapted to later withstand both the environments within a process chamber during substrate processing, and the oxygenated atmosphere which may be seen within the shaft of a heater or electrostatic chuck. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180977 | HEATING A SHORT SECTION OF TAPE OR WIRE TO A CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE - Systems and methods of heating a conductive ribbon for sample collection and/or sample processing comprises coupling conducting pads to the conductive ribbon, applying a signal across the conducting pads to cause the conductive ribbon to heat up, taking a measurement of at least one electrical property associated with the conductive ribbon in response to the applied signal, computing a correction for the applied signal to achieve a desired temperature suitable for fixing a sample to the heated conductive ribbon, and adjusting the applied signal to regulate the heat of the conductive ribbon to the desired temperature for a predetermined time. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180978 | OVEN CONTROL UTILIZING DATA-DRIVEN LOGIC - A method of controlling a cooking appliance is disclosed which includes receiving an input corresponding to a staged cooking function, retrieving a preselected parameter set from a data library, the preselected parameter set defining the staged cooking function and including a first heating element behavior parameter and a first temperature parameter, selecting a first heating element behavior from a control library based upon the first heating element behavior parameter, and operating one or more heating elements according to the first heating element behavior and the first temperature parameter. An oven and a tangible, machine-readable medium are also disclosed. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180979 | Systems and Methods for Protecting Electrical Wire Connections from Overheating - Systems and methods for protecting electrical wire connections from overheating are provided. In some embodiments, methods for protecting electrical wire connections from overheating are provided, the methods comprising: detecting a signal responsive to a temperature of an electrical wire connection using a temperature sensor; comparing the signal to a threshold; and disconnecting power to a circuit when the comparison indicates that the temperature is over a given value. In some embodiments, systems for protecting electrical wire connections from overheating are provided, the systems comprising: a temperature sensor that detects a signal responsive to a temperature of an electrical wire connection using a temperature sensor; an operational amplifier that compares the signal to a threshold; and a relay that disconnects power to a circuit when the comparison indicates that the temperature is over a given value. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180980 | ELECTROMAGNETIC OVEN INCLUDING SPIRALLY WOUND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR AND RELATED METHODS - An electromagnetic oven may include a housing and a food heating chamber carried by the housing. The food heating chamber may have a pair of opposing ends with an enlarged width medial portion therebetween. The electromagnetic oven may include a radio frequency (RF) source carried by the housing, and a spirally wound electrical conductor surrounding the food heating chamber and coupled to the RF source. The spirally wound electrical conductor may be configured to generate magnetic fields within the food heating chamber that are parallel with an axis thereof. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180981 | COLLAPSIBLE TRANSPORT CONTAINER - A collapsible transport container | 2013-07-18 |
20130180982 | Foldable and Overlappable Carrier Box - Disclosed herein is a foldable and overlappable carrier box. The carrier box includes a base panel, a pair of first side panels erected along any two facing edges of the base panel, and a pair of second side panels erected along remaining facing edges of the base panel. Each of the first side panels is divided into an upper face and a lower face along a horizontal line, the upper face being foldable downwards, and each of the second side panels is divided into an upper portion and a lower portion along a horizontal line. Thus, when carrier boxes are stacked in multiple layers by folding the upper face, a lower portion of a carrier box located at an upper position is overlappable with an upper portion of a carrier box located at a lower position. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180983 | Container for Liquids - A container for liquids comprises a hollow body ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180984 | RUPTURE PANEL - A rupture panel of three layers employs a lower layer (e.g. foam) that is adhesive, a middle layer (e.g. metallic) and a hold down layer. The middle layer has a weakened portion (scoring, openings, for example) that defines the panel burst pressure. A part of the lower layer does not connect to the middle layer. That part that does not connect to the middle layer adheres to the hold down layer. The hold down layer can be in the form of a ring with an open center, the weakened portion of the middle layer occupying a position within the open center of the hold down layer. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180985 | CONFORMABLE WIPES CONTAINER WITH ENHANCED MOISTURE RETENTION - A wipes container with side walls including pleats so that the wipes container is collapsible. A collapse force is required to collapse the container body. A cover is sealed to the container body. The seal has a seal thickness and a seal strength. The wipes container has a combination index of 200,000 or less, where the combination index is calculated based on the following equation: combination index=(collapse index) (recovery index) (moisture loss index), where collapse index=((collapse force)/(side wall thickness))(1,000), recovery index=((1−% recovery of original height)/(side wall thickness))(1,000), and moisture loss index=[((% moisture loss of wipes container over 20 day period)/(seal strength))+((% moisture loss of wipes container over 20 day period)/seal thickness))](10). | 2013-07-18 |
20130180986 | PRESSURE COOKER COVER - The present invention discloses a pressure cooker cover which comprises a cover ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130180987 | LID FOR USE IN ION BEAM ASSISTED DEPOSITION - A lid includes a first surface defining a cavity, a first joint defining an inlet, a second joint defining an outlet, a center hole communicating with the inlet, a circular channel communicating with the outlet and extending along a periphery of the first surface, and a number of branch channels radially extending from the center hole to the circular channel. The first surface includes a screen plate retained within the cavity, capable of letting the side-effect particles adhere thereon. Each of the plurality of branch channels communicates with the center hole and the circular channel, allowing liquid of a predetermined temperature to circulate within the lid. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180988 | Bottle Top Apparatus - A bottle top apparatus comprising a first top closure connected to a lower end of a twisting member, conforming to a profile of a second top closure integrated on a bottle opening, and slidably positioned over the second top closure, is provided. A first flow opening and a first vent opening of the first top closure are configured to geometrically align with a second flow opening and a second vent opening of the second top closure respectively to pour out the bottle contents. Rotation of a screw top lid around a rim section extending from an upper end of the twisting member for removing the screw top lid, turns the twisting member to rotate the first top closure over the second top closure and misalign the first flow opening and the first vent opening with the second flow opening and the second vent opening respectively to seal the bottle opening. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180989 | CONTAINER - Disclosed is an improved container including a container body defining a container cavity, the improved container including a container top configured to create at least two container openings via at least at least partial depression of at least two container portions into the cavity defined by the container body. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180990 | LOCKING UTILITY PULL BOX LID - A locking utility pull box lid device is provided. The device includes a lid and two locking members that are rotatably coupled to a bottom surface of the lid. An actuator bolt extends through each lid aperture and each bolt engages an engagement plate of one locking member. The rotation of the bolt moves the bolt axially and in response, the locking member is rotated between a locked and unlocked position. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180991 | SELF-ADJUSTING STRIKER ASSEMBLY - A self-adjusting striker assembly, for use with a box having a lid, a box body and a latch, includes a striker bar mounted to the lid which is operative to move linearly relative to the latch in the event of misalignment between the lid and box body. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180992 | BACKPACK INSERT WITH POCKETS - An insert for a backpack includes an inner pocket assembly having staggered pockets. The inner pocket assembly is attached to the back panel of the insert. Arms are attached to the sides of the insert. The arms are configured to wrap in front to the insert and connect to each other. Each pocket of the staggered pockets include an opening in the bottom corners. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180993 | EXPANSION TANK WITH MEMBRANE THERMAL PROTECTION - An expansion tank for accommodating hot expanded fluid in a heat transfer fluid system has a tank body defining an internal volume. A fluid inlet is provided on the tank body for connection to the heat transfer fluid system. A membrane, such as a diaphragm or a bladder, divides the internal volume into first and second sections. The first section includes a buffer zone between the fluid inlet and the membrane. The buffer zone contains a predetermined volume of tempering fluid for cooling down the incoming hot expanded fluid at its entry in the expansion tank. The buffer zone has an air valve for venting air from the buffer zone while the buffer zone is being filled up with the tempering fluid. The second section on the opposed side of the membrane is maintained under pressure with a gas. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180994 | MOLDED FUEL TANK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - One embodiment of a molded fuel tank includes a fuel tank molded from a synthetic material, such as a composite polymer. One embodiment may include molding a fuel tank with a previously formed metal or synthetic component positioned within the fuel tank as it is molded. One embodiment may include molding a fuel tank and an integral component simultaneously from synthetic materials. One embodiment of a molded fuel tank may include a fuel tank with a component secured therein, the tank formed by a rotational molding process. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180995 | Gas Cylinder with Measuring Connection - A gas cylinder has a circular-cylindrical shell which is closed on one end by a bung assembly having a connection hole extending along a longitudinal axis direction of the cylinder. The bung assembly has an auxiliary hole extending in a direction which is inclined with regard to a longitudinal axis direction of the cylinder. The connection hole is for introducing gas into and retrieving gas from said gas cylinder, while the auxiliary hole cooperates with a sensor device for measuring a parameter indicative of the filling level of the gas in the cylinder. The auxiliary hole extends in a direction intersecting the central longitudinal axis direction of the gas cylinder and may have an inclination such that the auxiliary hole extends in a direction perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis direction of the gas cylinder. The auxiliary hole may be a through hole or a blind hole. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180996 | STRUCTURE FOR INSULATION OF STORAGE TANK AND ITS CONSTRUCTION METHOD - An insulation structure for a storage tank and a method of constructing the insulation structure. Angle plates to which expansion joints and wires are assembled are vertically disposed around the storage tank, tensions of the wires, which are horizontally disposed around the storage tank, are adjusted, and then insulation panels having insulating materials attached thereto are disposed to thermally insulate the storage tank in order to protect a kind of oil that is contained in the storage tank. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180997 | PORTABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS FOR HAZARDOUS OR OTHER MATERIALS - A method includes placing at least one mold along outer edges of one or more first pieces of fabric. The method also includes forming free-standing flexible walls and a floor of a containment structure by depositing liquid-impervious material onto the at least one mold and the one or more first pieces of fabric. The floor is formed seamlessly with the walls. The method further includes forming flexible supports by depositing liquid-impervious material onto multiple second pieces of fabric connecting the floor and the flexible walls. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180998 | BOTTLE - A bottle is a bottle formed of synthetic resin materials in a cylindrical shape with a bottom. A bottom wall portion in a bottom portion thereof includes a grounding portion positioned at an outer circumferential edge thereof, a rising circumferential wall portion connected to the grounding portion from an inside of a bottle radial direction and extending upward, a movable wall portion protruding from an upper end part of the rising circumferential wall portion toward the inside of the bottle radial direction, and a recessed circumferential wall portion extending upward from an inner end part in the bottle radial direction of the movable wall portion. The movable wall portion is arranged to be movable upward together with the recessed circumferential wall portion, around a connected portion with the rising circumferential wall portion. A plurality of ribs are arranged in the movable wall portion radially around a bottle axis. | 2013-07-18 |
20130180999 | PRE-FILLED FLUID CARTRIDGE AND FILLING METHODS - Disclosed are cartridge filling systems and methods that can include providing a vial body defining a vial lumen, providing a floating stopper positioned within the vial lumen, providing an end cap, where the proximal end of the end cap can abut the distal end of the floating stopper such that the floating stopper is prevented from moving distally within the vial lumen, filling at least a portion of the vial lumen with a fluid, and removing the end cap from the vial body after filling at least a portion of the vial lumen with a fluid. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181000 | COLLAPSIBLE CUP ASSEMBLY WITH A CONTAINER LID - A collapsible drinking cup assembly having a plurality of annular ring segments each flexibly coupled together, end-to-end. An upper drinking lip segment of the ring segments includes an interior and exterior sidewall such that the drinking lip segment tapers inwardly from a lower base portion to an annular upper distal edge thereof. A support floor of the cup apparatus includes an annular bottom flange extending radially beyond an exterior wall of the bottom ring segment. Atop lid member extends over an opening into the cup apparatus, and includes a pair of opposed, inner and outer contact walls that collectively define an annular receiving groove therebetween. The cup apparatus can be expanded from a collapsed position to an expanded position when both the annular bottom flange and the lid member are radially gripped and axially pulled apart longitudinally thereof before separation of the lid member from the drinking lip segment. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181001 | CONTAINER BODY END WITH RELIABLE SEALING - The invention relates to a container with a closure between an open body end of a container body and the edge region of a lid that can be pressed into the open body end in a sealing manner. The lid has a seal in an edge region. The body end ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130181002 | Packaging Container - A packaging container includes a base, a cover including a resilient unit and defining a deformable slot at the resilient unit, and a positioning hinge member provided at the base and rotatably received at the deformable slot to pivotally couple the cover with the base so as to enable the cover being pivotally folded between an opened position and a closed position, wherein the positioning hinge member has a non-circular cross section and is arranged in such a manner that when the positioning hinge member is rotated within the deformable slot, the resilient unit generates a resilient restoring force to assist the cover being folded between the opened and closed positions. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181003 | Bead feeding method and bead feeding unit - Beads are transferred in the form of a flow along supply channels into first holding pockets; the beads from the holding pockets of the bead feeding unit are fed to receiving pockets of a bead transfer unit by means of movable feeding means, then in the bead transfer unit the beads are inserted into a guiding chamber formed at the intersection of a guiding groove of a first guiding plate and a guiding groove of a second guiding plate of the bead transfer unit, at least one guiding plate is rotated relative to the second guiding plate, which forces the movement of the guiding chamber so that the distance of the guiding chamber to the axis of rotation of the guiding plates changes, and the beads from the guiding chamber or the guiding channel are conveyed to a outfeeding pocket. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181004 | GLASS BOTTLE FOR CONTAINING LIQUID - Disclosed is a bottle for containing liquid content including a body portion, at least part or the entire portion of an upper portion of which is provided with a plurality of guides which protrudes inward from an inside surface thereof and is in a spiral pattern so that the liquid content can be guided towards an opening of a neck portion of the bottle while spirally revolving inside the bottle. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181005 | NO STRAW LIQUID POUCH - A flexible tube check valve is introduced within a fluid path for leakage protection from flexible liquid containers. The flexible check valve can be a crossbill valve comprising multiple flexible members that restrict the flow of fluid in a tubular member. The flexible check valve is preferably functionally integrated with the container itself to prevent liquid from exiting a container. Preferably, the flexible check valve is a crossbill valve that is encapsulated within a flexible tube and mechanically attached to the flexible container. Alternatively, the check valve is manufactured as part of the flexible container. Liquid is designed to only flow through when an external compressive force (e.g. users fingers or lips) is applied to the valve. When force is no longer applied to the valve section, the valve returns to its normally closed position and fluid is wholly or substantially prevented from exiting. An alternative medical embodiment uses a flexible tube extension between the flexible liquid container and the flexible tube valve. A coupling connector may be added between the flexible tube extension and flexible tube valve. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181006 | ONE-PASS OSTOMY DRAINING DEVICE - A device and method are disclosed for emptying an ostomy bag. The device comprises a pair of elongate members, each having bag engagement members and first and second ends. The elongate members are adapted to extend substantially across a width of the ostomy bag. A hinge member is in cooperative engagement with the second ends of the elongate members and gripping members are provided at the first ends of the elongate members. The pair of elongate members are moveable from an open position where the elongate members extend outwardly from the hinge member away from each other and a closed position wherein the elongate members are generally parallel to each other. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181007 | DISCHARGER FOR SIDE-SECURED BAG SPOUT - A bag spout retainer apparatus for a bulk bag discharger is the disclosure of the type wherein a frame suspends a bulk bag with a side-secured discharge spout, and the spout is held in a closed position against the bag. A bag-engaging member is mounted on the frame in a position laterally-displaced from a lower end of the bag above the discharge spout. A reciprocating driver is attached to the bag-engaging member and is adapted for moving the bag-engaging member between a retracted position out of engagement with the lower end of the bag and an extended bag engaging position for engaging and holding the bag spout in a closed position against the side of the bag during release of the spout against the side of the bag. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181008 | CARTRIDGE SYSTEM HAVING A DEVICE FOR SYNCHRONISING TWO FLUID FLOWS - A cartridge system has two cartridges and a discharge opening, wherein the cartridges are delimited by cartridge walls and by a cartridge head, wherein at least one cartridge opening for expelling the cartridge contents from both cartridges is provided in each case in the cartridge head. A device regulates streams of fluid from the cartridges and is arranged rotatably or slideably on the cartridge head, wherein on at least two openings at least one wing is in each case arranged which at least in some areas protrudes past the opening, such that a flow through the openings applies to the device a force which force leads to a sliding or turning of the device against the cartridge head, such that a housing having a discharge opening is arranged on the cartridge head, in which the housing is arranged so as to rotate or slide. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181009 | COFFEE BEAN HOPPER - A coffee bean hopper having a bottom funnel terminating in a discharge duct; a top wall; at least one top fill opening; a lateral wall having at least one transparent portion and connecting the top wall to the funnel; and an inner partition extending from the top wall towards the funnel and dividing an inner chamber of the hopper into a first and second half-chamber communicating through a passage between the partition and the funnel; the first half-chamber being bounded laterally by the partition and by part of the lateral wall containing the transparent portion; and the second half-chamber communicating with the discharge duct. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181010 | SAMPLE DISPENSER INCLUDING AN INTERNAL STANDARD AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention generally relates to a sample dispenser including an internal standard and methods of use thereof. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181011 | BOTTLE WITH INTEGRAL DIP TUBE - Described is a fluid dispensing container having a bottle and fluid withdrawing assembly for liquids, such as liquid cleaners and the like. The bottle has an integral dip tube formed therein connecting at a landing below the top of the bottle neck, fluidly connecting the inside of the bottle with the top opening of the bottle. A fluid dispensing mechanism, such as a pump or trigger-sprayer, is attached to the top of the bottle to take fluid up through the integral dip tube and dispense the fluid accordingly. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be aligned to allow a direct connection between integral dip tube and the fluid dispensing mechanism at a landing below the bottle opening. The fluid dispensing mechanism may be attached to the bottle with a snap-fit connection. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181012 | MULTI-COMPONENT MIXING SYSTEM HAVING A ROTATABLE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER THEREFOR - A container ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130181013 | COMPOSITION AND AEROSOL SPRAY DISPENSER FOR ELIMINATING ODORS IN AIR - An air treating composition for eliminating airborne malodors and/or sanitizing air in combination with a spray valve and actuator and spray performance parameters providing maximum dispersion of the composition is disclosed. The particles of the composition are small so that the active component is dispersed into air as a fine dispersion to provide more contact with malodors and to provide quick absorption of malodors and/or bacteria. The particle size of the composition is controlled through the valve and actuator dimensions, as well as the formulation requirements of the composition. The air treating composition includes water, a low molecular weight polyol, and a propellant. The composition may also include one or more adjuvants such as an emulsifier, a co-solvent, a fragrance, a corrosion inhibitor, a pH adjusting agent and the like. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181014 | FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSING HEAD - A fluid dispenser head for mounting on an axial actuator rod ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130181015 | Aerobottle Plus Mount Apparatus and Related Methods of Use - Disclosed is a water bottle plus related mounting apparatus and methods. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181016 | PULLOVER GARMENT HANGER ASSEMBLY HAVING HANDLE WITH FLEXIBLE TIP - A hanger assembly allows a user to hang a pullover garment from its top and remove the pullover garment quickly and easily without damaging it. The hanger assembly includes a handle to which is joined an elongated flexible holder. The handle has a hook portion including a flexible tip and a holder carrier portion including first and second opposed coupling members. The flexible holder is operationally coupled for slidable engagement with the first and second coupling members to allow the flexible holder to transition between a lengthwise compressed state and a partly relaxed state to hang the garment and between the partly relaxed state and a break-free state to remove the garment without stretching its neck opening. The flexible tip prevents the hanger assembly from jumping off a hanger rod as the user pulls down on the pullover garment to remove it. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181017 | BOOT SLING SYSTEM - A sling system comprises a boot to receive a stock at a first end portion of an equipment to be carried by the sling system and a strap having a first end attached to the boot and a second end to extend about a second end portion of the equipment. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181018 | Height and Rotation Adjuster for Competition Holster - A height and rotation adjuster for a competition holster includes an adjuster connected between a holster body and a drop arm. The adjuster includes a ball and socket joint for adjustably supporting the holster body on the drop arm. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181019 | POUCH OR HOLSTER COUPLED WITH A RETRACTING DEVICE - Holstering retractor devices or systems for securing a device or instrument when not in use, such that the instrument does not have to be held or slid into a pocket. The systems are coupled with a retracting device, integrated into the holster, such that if said instrument or device pops out of holster, or is dropped while in use, it is not lost or damaged. The present invention is also directed to systems utilizing the holster retractors, such as vest system having the holster retractor mounted to the vests. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181020 | Firearm Holster With Automatic Optical Sight Protector - Holster carrying a firearm with an optical sight mounted thereon, holster having an open top, inner and outer sidewalls with parallel extension portions, a top wall portion affixed to the extension. A protector includes a U-shaped body with an upper wall, spaced depending side walls, a rear wall and forward spring tab the sight. The side walls are respectively pivotally connected to the extension portions and movable between closed and open positions. When closed, all the protector walls, the extension portions and the top wall portion substantially enclose a rear part of the sight to inhibit debris from entering. The polymeric tab engages the top wall portion and biases the protector closed which is overcome automatically by forcible withdrawal of the firearm. The sight is on a firearm slide and is partially covered by the rear wall. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181021 | FULLY INTEGRATED MOLDED FIREARM HOLSTER RETENTION SYSTEM - A handgun holster includes a first body section and a second body section, each section being constructed of a single, unitary piece of material. The two body sections are interconnected to form a handgun holster body defining an internal handgun receiving pocket, the pocket including a barrel section and a trigger section. A biasing element is integrally formed in the first body section and includes a flexible portion extending inwardly into the trigger section of the pocket from a first surface of the first body section. A retention element is integrally formed in the second body section and includes a raised portion extending inwardly into the trigger section of the pocket from a first surface of the second body section that opposes the first surface of the first body section. | 2013-07-18 |
20130181022 | FLEXIBLE STRAP FOR A SECUREMENT MECHANISM - Flexible straps for a carrier include a strap body having a top, bottom, two lateral and two end surfaces. The strap body has a lengthwise axis, a widthwise axis and a thickness axis. At least one aperture can extend through the strap body from the top to the bottom surface and can be space apart from each other along the lengthwise axis by a spacer portion. The flexible strap includes a spacer cross-sectional area defined by an area of a cross-section of the spacer portion cut by a plane oriented orthogonally to the lengthwise axis. The flexible strap includes an aperture cross-sectional area defined by an area of a cross-section taken at a widthwise widest point of at least one of the apertures cut by a plane oriented orthogonally to the lengthwise axis. The aperture cross-sectional area is greater than at least two-thirds of the spacer cross-sectional area. | 2013-07-18 |