30th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120186489 | CELLULOSE ACYLATE FILM, RETARDATION FILM, POLARIZER AND LIQUID-CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A cellulose acylate film containing a cellulose acylate and a carbohydrate derivative satisfying that the Clog P value thereof is from 0 to 5.5 and the maximum value of the molar extinction coefficient thereof in a wavelength range of from 230 nm to 700 nm is at most 50×10 | 2012-07-26 |
20120186490 | RECORDING MATERIAL USING PHENOLIC COMPOUND - An object of the present invention is to provide a recording material or a recording sheet that is excellent in background and image stabilities and further excellent in color-developing sensitivity. The recording material of the present invention contains a color-forming compound, an additive, and at least one compound represented by formula (I) [wherein R | 2012-07-26 |
20120186491 | METHOD OF MAKING PARTICULATE MATERIAL - The invention relates to a method of making a particulate material comprising; providing mineral wool base material in a form having size at least 80% not more than 40 mm, subjecting the mineral wool base material to sintering by use of a pulse combustor and thereby forming a particulate material in the form of particles having size at least 80% not more than 20 mm. An apparatus for carrying out the method comprises means for size reduction of coherent mineral wool substrate and a reaction chamber in communication with a pulse combustor. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186492 | PROCESS TO PREPARE A SURFACE-REACTED CALCIUM CARBONATE IMPLEMENTING A WEAK ACID, RESULTING PRODUCT AND USES THEREOF - The present application relates to a process for preparing a surface-reacted calcium carbonate in an aqueous environment. The process according to the present invention aims at avoiding the mandatory implementation of medium-strong to strong acids. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to an aqueous suspension of surface-reacted calcium carbonate which is obtainable by the inventive process. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186493 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A SULPHUR CEMENT PRODUCT - A process for the preparation of a sulphur cement product is disclosed. Sulphur is mixed with a coupling agent and with a particulate inorganic material at a temperature at which sulphur is molten to obtain a molten sulphur cement product, which is solidified. The coupling agent is supplied as a solid composition comprising the coupling agent and at least 10 wt %, based upon the weight of the solid composition, of carrier material selected from one or more of wax, inorganic filler and polymer. The coupling agent is chosen from the group of organosilanes and organotitanates. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186494 | Cement Compositions and Methods Utilizing Nano-Clay - The present invention includes well treatment fluids and methods utilizing nano-particles. An embodiment of a method of the present invention may comprise introducing a treatment fluid comprising nano-clay into a subterranean formation. The treatment fluid may be selected from the group consisting of a cement composition, a drilling fluid, a spacer fluid, and a lost circulation control composition. Another embodiment of the present invention may comprise a method of cementing. The method of cementing may comprise introducing a cement composition comprising a hydraulic cement, nano-clay, and water into a subterranean formation. The method further may comprise allowing the cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Yet another embodiment of the present invention may comprise a treatment fluid, the treatment fluid comprising nano-clay. The treatment fluid may be selected from the group consisting of a cement composition, a drilling fluid, a spacer fluid, and a lost circulation control composition. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186495 | ANTI-FILMING SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT - The invention relates to an anti-filming surface adjuvant for hydraulic binders comprising at least one fat and at least one anti-caking agent, to its preparation method as well as to a method for preparing a hydraulic binder composition suitable for making screeds or self-compacting concretes (SCC) including the step consisting of adding to the hydraulic binder the adjuvant according to the invention at a dosage comprised between 50 and 1,500 g/m | 2012-07-26 |
20120186496 | OPERATING DEVICE - The present invention provides a moving apparatus capable of efficiently utilizing work space on a desk, and stabilizing an operating load. The present invention includes a placing portion to place a personal computer, a moving portion to move the personal computer from a use position for using the personal computer to a non-use position different from the use position, and a fixing device to detachably fix the moving portion to a desk. The position of the placing portion is determined by the length of an extension mechanism. The positioning operation to determine the length of the extension mechanism is performed by an operating device that transfers the displacement magnitude of an operating portion to an action portion by hydraulic pressure. The operating load is stabilized because the displacement magnitude is transferred by hydraulic pressure. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186497 | LIMITED EATING AREA HARDWARE BOWL SYSTEM - The invention is a system for organizing and preventing bowls and the like from being turned over or moved about. The system includes a mat having an upper surface with one or more planar fastening areas, where each planar fastening area is fitted with one or more mat hook or loop fastening membranes or a combination thereof, and a vessel having a floor with an lower surface appropriately fitted on with one or more vessel hook or loop fastening membranes or a combination thereof. In the system a reversible bond between the mat membrane and the vessel membrane is attained when a hook membrane is pressed against a loop membrane, causing hook and loop fibrous elements to become entangled. The reversible bond can be broken by peeling the loop membrane from the hook membrane, causing hook and loop fibrous elements to become disentangled. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186498 | Folding Portable Laptop Stand - The purpose of this folding laptop stand will be to allow the user the ability to work on their laptop without having the computer overheat and/or shutdown from excessive heat. It will allow the computer's fans to work properly and give it room to breathe and provide it with sufficient airflow to properly cool itself and allow the processor to work at full capacity. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186499 | Object holding table - An object holding table comprising a table top, a frame body, two rotating shaft sets and a foot stand set. The rotating shaft sets are used to movably attach the table top and the frame body to allow the table top to turn 90 degrees. The foot stand set has a first lateral foot stand and a second lateral foot stand both capable of overturning outwards and supporting the object holding table to stand; and when not in use, to withdraw and being stored at the inner side of the table top. By assembling the foregoing assemblies, the object holding table of the present invention is hence capable of holding a portable electronic device and turning 90 degrees to reach a convenient watching position. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186500 | RAPIDLY ASSEMBLED OFFICE DESK - A rapidly assembled office desk is provided, wherein a leg and a front guard board of the office desk are respectively fixed through a hinge, so that the leg of the office desk is linked with the front guard board. An inner side of the front guard board of the office desk and a back face of the desk board of the office desk are respectively fixed through a slide rail device, so that the front guard board of the office desk is linked with the desk board. In this way, the front guard board can be unfolded or be folded for storage at the back face of the desk board, and the two legs can also be unfolded or be folded for storage at the inner side of the front guard board. Therefore, the present invention can achieve an operation function of being easily and rapidly assembled and folded for storage. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186501 | COAL FLOW BALANCING DEVICES - A flow splitter distributes solid particles flowing in a fluid, such as coal particles flowing in air, through a piping system. The flow splitter includes a divider housing having an inlet configured to connect to an upstream pipe and having an outlet configured to connect to a plurality of downstream pipes, e.g., by way of a divider head. A divider body is mounted within the divider housing. A plurality of divider vanes is included, each extending from the divider body to the divider housing. The divider housing, divider body, and divider vanes are configured and adapted to reduce non-uniformity in particle concentration from the inlet and to supply a substantially equal particle flow from the outlet to each of the downstream pipes. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186502 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING WASTE MATERIAL - A processing container ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186503 | DYNAMIC SUPPLEMENTAL DOWNFORCE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PLANTER ROW UNITS - A dynamic supplemental downforce control system for a planter row unit. The system includes closed-loop feedback circuit that cooperates with a downforce actuator to dynamically control fluid flow to the downforce actuator to maintain balance between the actual gauge wheel downforce and a desired gauge wheel downforce during planting operations. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186504 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COORDINATING PRODUCT DELIVERY WITH GROUND ENGAGING TOOL POSITION - An agricultural implement system is provided that includes a control system configured to receive a first signal to initiate seeding operations, to transition a ground engaging tool toward a working position at a first time after receiving the first signal, and to activate a product delivery system at a second time, different from the first time, after receiving the first signal. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186505 | SEED SINGULATOR HOUSING AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH IT - A sow housing for piecemeal sowing of seeds. The sow housing includes a seed bin and a rotating seed element having a wall that has a plurality of through holes. Each hole is arranged to, during a first part of the revolution of the hole, retain a seed as a consequence of pressure difference between the two sides of the wall. A cover means is arranged to cover each hole during a second part of the revolution of the hole. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186506 | System for handling conventional and synthetic moorings lines, cables and the like aboard a vessel - A large capacity, rotating horizontal carousel for deployment and storage of synthetic rope located below the main deck of an anchor handling vessel or other vessel. The system includes a transfer system of rollers and sheaves for transferring the lines to deployment winches. According to one aspect, the system is mounted on a dedicated anchor handling vessel, but can also be adapted to mount on other vessels such as barges, cargo vessels, etc. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186507 | TOWABLE BUOY - A towable buoy having a tow point for connection to a tow cable of a vessel, wherein the position of the tow point is translationally moveable with respect to the remainder of the buoy. Also, a method of operating the towable buoy. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186508 | BALLOON FILL GAUGE - A balloon fill gauge for a balloon made of elastomeric expanding material has a base sheet with balloon filling indicia thereon that is temporarily tackable on to the balloon face material. An indicator tab with two ends having one end temporarily tackable onto the balloon material has its other end slideably interlockable with the base sheet. An indicator mark on the tab is alignable with the balloon filling indicia to indicate when the balloon is full as the tacked base sheet and tacked indicator tab move apart during the filling of the balloon. The balloon fill gauge alternatively may have an elongate non-stretchable indicator tab having two ends tackable onto the balloon material which physically acts to visual indicate when the balloon is full by snapping in two, popping off the balloon or changing color. Alternatively, the balloon filler gauge may include a base sheet with a balloon filling indicia temporarily tackable onto the balloon which is indexed with an expansible indicator ink mark on the balloon alignable with the filling indicia to indicate upon expansion of the ink mark when the balloon is full or the ink otherwise changes color. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186509 | ADMINISTRATION SET FLOW CONDITION MONITOR - An administration set flow condition monitor ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186510 | PRESSURE INDICATOR - A pressure indicator: a body having a pressure chamber which has an inlet for communication with a fluid; a resilient diaphragm having a periphery sealed against the body and having one side thereof exposed to the fluid within the chamber; an indicating arm having an inner end which is integrally formed with the other side of the diaphragm and an outer end arm which is adjacent to a scale, the arrangement being such that pressure of the fluid within the chamber causes resilient deformation of the diaphragm which in turn causes the outer end of the arm to move relative to the scale thereby indicating the pressure of the fluid in the chamber. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186511 | Attachment Module for a Safety Cone - An attachment module for a safety cone permitting a variety of safety enhancing devices to be easily attached to the cone. The attachment module comprising a top ring and a bottom ring joined together to form an assembly. The top ring and bottom ring sized to conform to a predefined safety cone angle or range of angles, the assembly having an attachment arm for attaching a safety-enhancing device. Examples of safety enhancing devices include, but are not limited to a flag, a sign, a safety tape holder, a light, or other safety-enhancing device. The assembly may be placed over a safety cone and is held secure by gravity and the wedge of the cone angle. Safety enhancing devices may then be attached to the module and thus to the cone to improve the effectiveness of the cone. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186512 | PROCEDURE FOR IN-SITU DETERMINATION OF THERMAL GRADIENTS AT THE CRYSTAL GROWTH FRONT - A method and apparatus for growing a semiconductor crystal include pulling the semiconductor crystal from melt at a pull speed and modulating the pull speed by combining a periodic pull speed with an average speed. The modulation of the pull speed allows in-situ determination of characteristic temperature gradients in the melt and in the crystal during crystal formation. The temperature gradients may be used to control relevant process parameters that affect morphological stability or intrinsic material properties in the finished crystal such as for instance the target pull speed of the crystal or the melt gap, which determines the thermal gradient in the crystal during growth. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186513 | KYROPOULOS SAPPHIRE SINGLE CRYSTAL GROWING APPARATUS USING ELLIPTIC CRUCIBLE - Disclosed is a sapphire single crystal growing apparatus using the Kyropoulos method, and more particularly, is a Kyropoulos sapphire single crystal growing apparatus using an elliptic crucible, which can increase the recovery rate by the elliptic crucible and anisotropic heating. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186514 | DEPOSITION OF VISCOUS MATERIAL - Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for depositing a viscous material on a substrate surface. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of depositing a viscous material on a substrate surface, the method comprising: applying a pre-wet material to a surface of a substrate; depositing a viscous material atop the pre-wet material; rotating the substrate about an axis to spread the viscous material along the surface of the substrate toward a substrate edge; and depositing additional pre-wet material in a path along the surface and adjacent the spreading viscous material. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186515 | EDGE BANDING MACHINE - An edge banding machine has: a glue-applying unit including a glue container mounted on a mounting plate, and a glue-applying roller rotatable relative to the glue container; a transmission unit including front and rear conveying wheels and a transmission member connected between the front and rear conveying wheels for driving the glue-applying roller; and a feeding unit including two juxtaposed vertical rods disposed on the mounting plate and spaced apart from each other by a passage distance, and two elongate projecting blocks spaced apart from each other by a distance that reduces gradually in a direction toward the front conveying wheel. The projecting blocks are spaced apart from the vertical rods by a gap distance. A ratio of the gap distance to the passage distance is not more than 4. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186516 | ROTARY PAN - Described is a rotary pan ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186517 | THIN FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DISPLAY DEVICE BY USING THIN FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A thin film deposition apparatus to remove static electricity generated between a substrate and a mask, and a method of manufacturing an organic light-emitting display device using the thin film deposition apparatus. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186518 | ROTARY PISTON PUMP FOR METERING A COATING AGENT - Exemplary illustrations directed to a rotary piston pump, e.g., for metering a coating agent in a coating installation, as well as exemplary methods of using the same, are disclosed. An exemplary piston pump may comprise a plurality of pump units, each having one cylinder and one rotary piston which carries out a wobbling or tumbling movement in the cylinder. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186519 | PLASMA DOPING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A plasma doping method and apparatus in which a prescribed gas is introduced into a vacuum container while being exhausted by a turbomolecular pump as an exhaust apparatus. The pressure in the vacuum container is kept at a prescribed value by a pressure regulating valve. High-frequency electric power of 13.56 MHz is supplied to a coil disposed close to a dielectric window which is opposed to a sample electrode, whereby induction-coupled plasma is generated in the vacuum container. Every time a prescribed number of samples have been processed, a dummy sample is subjected to plasma doping and then to heating. The conditions for processing of a sample are controlled so that the measurement value of the surface sheet resistance becomes equal to a prescribed value, whereby the controllability of the impurity concentration can be increased. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186520 | PORTABLE CONTAINMENT DEVICE - The invention provides a housing defining a chamber, within which chamber an operator can perform a procedure on an object, the housing comprising a forward edge portion which in use, is located adjacent the object; viewing means for allowing the operator to see into the chamber; at least one input port through which a tool can access the chamber; and at least one evacuation port through which any waste material produced is removed from within the chamber; such that the procedure is performed in a contained environment. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186521 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND GAS SUPPLY DEVICE FOR PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A plasma processing apparatus | 2012-07-26 |
20120186522 | VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL LENS - A vapor deposition apparatus for an optical lens includes a lens holding body including a plurality of lens holes formed to be slightly larger than the optical lens. This apparatus also includes a holding means for pressing the outer peripheral surface of the optical lens in each lens hole of the lens holding body. This apparatus moreover includes lens receptacles which are provided in portions opposed to the holding means on the inner peripheral surface defining each lens hole, and receive the outer peripheral surface of the optical lens. A film can be formed on the entire optical surface of the optical lens with little possibility that this optical surface will be scratched. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186523 | Swiftlets Farming for Production of Edible Bird's Nests - An edible bird's nests production facility comprising of: a wholly man made artificial caves system and/or converted natural relief such as caves, valleys, cliffs forming the nesting habitat and associated supporting facilities configured to breed swiftlets for their nests by means of a captive breeding program for swiftlets; commercialized-scientific farming methods; specialized apparatus, mechanisms and techniques; managed sustainable harvesting of nests; provision of a safe and secure nesting habitat and a conducive environment to maximize avian population by minimizing mortality rates; safe collection of nests by means of mechanized lifting systems and specialist mountaineering equipment. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186524 | DIFFERENTIAL ILLUMINATION TO SELECT EGG LAYING SITES - Differential illumination systems and methods selectively provide light having different spectrums in an aviary system for housing animals located within an enclosure, and in the enclosure. A first light source produces light with a first spectrum, and illuminates an internal volume of the aviary system. A second light source produces light with a second spectrum different from the first spectrum, and illuminates the enclosure outside of the aviary system. The first spectrum can have a higher red component than the second spectrum to encourage chicken to lay eggs inside of the aviary system, and the second spectrum can have a higher blue component than the first spectrum to discourage chicken from laying eggs outside of the aviary system. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186525 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PREIDENTIFIED PETS SELECTIVE ACCESS TO A PREDETERMINED LOCATION OR OBJECT - A method and system is provided that controls pet access to various different locations and/or objects. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an automated system whereby pets wearing an ID tag are allowed access to various locations and/or objects, such as food contained within a feeder dish for example, while a sensor system, responding to the presence of other animals or people, causes the device to close preventing unauthorized access thereto. The feeder further includes one or more sensors using ultrasonic, infrared technology or both in combination for the identification of both tagged and non-tagged animals or children. Further embodiments employ the system to control access to litter boxes, pet toys, pet watering systems, pet gate access, pet containment systems or pet doors. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186526 | ANIMAL FEEDING DEVICE - The present invention is a feeder for feeding animals such as horses. The feeder generally comprises a feeding container adapted to receive animal feed such as hay. A restriction grate rests on top of feed. The grate comprises a plurality of openings through which the animal can access and eat the feed. The grate floats on top of the feed so that as the animals remove feed from the feeder through the openings in the grate, the grate moves downward in the feeder with the diminishing level of feed. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186527 | Method of folding substantially smaller a disposable cat litter holding means - A combination structural addition for folding a disposable cat box smaller for packaging. In addition to the prior art die-cuts and fold-line creases enabling the box structures to be folded smaller for packaging, a new embodiment of fold-line creases is added comprising the combination of folding in both directions along at least one longitudinal and transversal fold-line crease across a length and width of the paperboard blank; the fold-line creases being located in the approximate center of the blank and intersecting in the approximate center of the bottom means of the blank. This new embodiment enables the folded box when combined with prior art folds to be further book folded approximately in-half in both directions along said longitudinal and transversal fold-line creases to enable the folded box to occupy a cubic area about one-tenth the area of the erected box. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186528 | Containment System for Animals - An animal containment unit comprises a lid and a base container. The base container comprises an animal compartment with breathing holes, a foot release pedal, and a lock receiver. The lid is attached to the base container by means of a hinge and comprises a sliding gate, a locking mechanism, a slot opening gasket and bristle which act as a protective barrier and reduces the risk of animal strike back. The sliding mechanism provides users with access into the animal compartment when the lid is in a closed position and secured to the base container. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186529 | Collapsible Wire Crate And Method Of Assembly - The present invention provides a wire crate for housing an animal. The wire crate includes a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of side panels oppositely disposed from one another. The crate also includes a front opening defined in the front panel. The front opening is configured to provide access to the interior of the crate. The crate further includes a pair of tracks coupled to each side of the front opening and a door slidably coupled to the pair of tracks. The door slides along the pair of tracks between an open position and a closed position. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186530 | Collapsible Wire Crate And Method Of Assembly - The present invention provides a wire crate for housing an animal. The wire crate includes a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of side panels oppositely disposed from one another. The crate also includes a front opening defined in the front panel. The front opening is configured to provide access to the interior of the crate. The crate further includes a pair of tracks coupled to each side of the front opening and a door slidably coupled to the pair of tracks. The door slides along the pair of tracks between an open position and a closed position. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186531 | PRIMATE RESTRAINING DEVICE - A primate restraint device capable of restricting the movement of a monkey and, particularly, capable of facilitating injection or blood collection. A primate restraint device comprising: a containing body having both side surfaces, a top surface, and a bottom surface; a door provided to the rear surface side of the containing body and capable of opening and closing the rear surface side of the containing body by sliding up and down; and a partition wall which is formed so as to close the inside of the containing body from the front surface side and to be movable forward and backward within the containing body and which is configured to be able to be affixed at a desired position within the containing body. The partition wall has provided therein hind-limb protrusion openings from which the hind limbs of the contained primate are caused to protrude to the outside. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186532 | PRIMATE RETAINING DEVICE - A primate restraint device capable of restricting the movement of a monkey and, particularly, capable of facilitating transnasal intragastric administration or oral administration. A primate restraint device comprising: a containing body having both side surfaces, a top surface, and a bottom surface; a door provided to the rear surface side of the containing body and capable of opening and closing the rear surface side of the containing body by sliding up and down; and a partition wall which is formed so as to close the inside of the containing body from the front surface side and to be movable forward and backward within the containing body and which is configured to be able to be affixed at a desired position within the containing body. Both side surfaces are each formed by combining vertical bar members and horizontal bar members into a grid pattern, and at least some of the horizontal bar members of the side surface are curved downward to form chin support sections on which the chin of the contained primate is supported. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186533 | Foldable Pet Animal Carrying Bag - Present invention disclosed and claimed a double-zipper based foldable pet carrying bag with easy fold-down and flattened features, teaching the construction of a simple yet cost-effective animal carrying bag that provides an easy-to-use and easy-to-store-away bag, so that it is comfortable for both people carrying the pet animals and the animals being carried around. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186534 | Exercise and Play Tower for Animals - Present invention disclosed and claimed an easy to assemble exercise and play tower for animals, where a plurality of support plates are place in between a top and bottom plate, set up by a 3-post structure; an outer shield will be used to wrap up the skeletal structure and zipped snug in place by a vertical zipper and a horizontal zipper on top. At least some portion of the outer shield contains mesh type structure, to provide good ventilation. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186535 | Bone shaped pet product - A bone shaped pet product includes a longitudinal food member and a longitudinal rope member tied together to form two knots and to form a bone shaped structure, the longitudinal food member is made of cattle hide material or other food materials, and the longitudinal rope member is made of fiber materials, such as cotton fibers and includes two or more strands of fiber or thread materials. The longitudinal food member and the longitudinal rope member may be twisted together to form a further solid and stable structure. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186536 | Predation Deterrence - A cat's collar has mounted on it a device ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186537 | Hind-End Support Apparatus - A hind-end support system for dogs with hind-end disabilities. The present invention comprises a handle strap, an under belly support, a back strap, and a left leg strap and a right leg strap. The handle strap is utilized to pull the lower abdomen and the hind legs of the dog upward so the hind-end of the dog can be lifted up and/or carried forward by the owner. The lower abdomen of the dog is supported by the under belly support, whereas the left hind leg and the right hind leg of the dog are strapped and supported by the left leg and the right leg straps, respectively. The back strap is utilized to connect the handle strap to the under belly support and the leg straps. Lengths of the straps are all made adjustable via attachment means such as buckling mechanisms, D-rings, swivel lobster clasps and tri-glide slides. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186538 | Roam safely dog leash - A leash is described allowing a handler to safely and comfortably lead a dog through normal surroundings and conditions requiring close control of the dog. The handler may keep undivided attention on the prevailing circumstances when acquiring and releasing close control of the dog. A short leash is placed so the handler can quickly slide a hand down a plastic coated steel cable to grasp the short leash handle without looking down or slowing pace. Elastic chord provides cushioning between handler and dog. Overall length of the leash is such that the dog will be prevented from being tangled with the leash. The leash can be carried in a pocket or purse due to its being light and compact. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186539 | Pet leash system - A pet leash system for holding a pet in a controlled manner is provided. The pet leash system comprises a leash housing and a length of leash retractable into the leash housing. A dispenser compartment is mounted to the leash housing. A plurality of waste collection bags is storable in the dispenser compartment. A storage pouch is mounted on the leash housing. A clip mechanism mounted to the leash housing releasably secures the leash housing to an object. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186540 | TEMPERATURE SENSING SOOTBLOWER - A temperature sensing sootblower that may be configured as a modification to an existing sootblower or a specially constructed sootblower that, in addition to its normal soot blowing functions, has the capability to measure the flue gas, lance tube, and/or cleaning fluid temperatures. One or more thermocouples or other temperature measuring devices are carried by the sootblower lance tube that is inserted into the boiler. This allows for the temperature of the flue gas, lance tube, and cleaning fluid to be measured as the sootblower lance tube is inserted into and retracted from the boiler. Multiple temperature measuring devices may be located on the sootblower lance to measure the temperature across heat transfer surfaces and at different locations along the lance tube. A data transfer device transmits the temperature measurements from the rotating thermocouple to a non-rotating data acquisition unit for use in boiler cleaning and other operations. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186541 | METHOD OF REDUCING FLUE GAS EMISSIONS AND A BOILER - The present invention relates to a method and a boiler for decreasing the amount of nitrogen oxides in flue gases of a boiler, which flue gases are generated in the combustion of fuels and air. The boiler has a water circulation system comprising superheaters ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186542 | PROCESS FOR POWERING AN ENGINE WITH WATER BY SIMULTANEOUSLY SEPARATING HYDROGEN FROM OXYGEN AND IGNITING THE HYDROGEN IN THE COMPRESSION/COMBUSTION CHAMBER - An improved method of powering an engine using water as a fuel by separating the hydrogen and oxygen atoms and igniting the hydrogen with high voltage high amperage dc electricity in the compression/combustion chamber of the engine and recycling the exhaust water for reuse. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186543 | CARTRIDGE FOR THE GENERATION OF HYDROGEN FOR PROVIDING MECHANICAL POWER - The present invention provides an auxiliary power system to provide supplemental power by compressed hydrogen. The system includes a motor configured to be driven by the compressed hydrogen. The motor includes a cartridge for the generation of hydrogen. The cartridge is configured to generate high pressure and high temperature hydrogen. The motor is configured such that hydrogen generated by the cartridge is directed through a manifold and moves pistons in a cylinder block such that the cylinder block rotates. A clutch assembly is provided to transmit power from the motor. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186544 | ENGINE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING MODIFIED CAMSHAFT ARRANGEMENT - An engine assembly includes an engine block having a first bank defining a first cylinder bore and a second bank defining a second cylinder bore. A first cylinder head is coupled to the first bank and defines first and second ports in communication with the first cylinder bore. A second cylinder head is coupled to the second bank and defines a third port in communication with the second cylinder bore. A first valve is located in the first port and engaged with a first valve lift mechanism, a second valve is located in the second port and engaged with a second valve lift mechanism, and a third valve is located in the third port and engaged with a third valve lift mechanism. A first camshaft is engaged with the first and third valve lift mechanisms and a second camshaft is engaged with the second valve lift mechanism. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186545 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL APPARATUS - A driving portion is configured to cause a driving force to move a spool in a first direction, and a bias unit is configured to cause a biasing force to bias the spool in a second direction in an axis direction. A part of a lock region is defined as a throttle region at which a flowing amount of working fluid flowing from a supply port to an introduction port is throttled. The throttle region is set to be located at a movable end position of the spool in the second direction to which the spool arrives when the driving force is not applied to the spool. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186546 | LOST MOTION VALVE CONTROL APPARATUS - A valve control device for an internal combustion engine with an engine valve and a camshaft having a cam profile including a first lift profile is disclosed. The device includes a first body and second body. The device is configurable in first and second configurations. When in the first configuration, relative movement between the first and second body, caused when said first lift profile engages a cam engagement surface, inhibits a valve actuating linkage from actuating said engine valve. Embodiments of the device include a means which, when in the second configuration, prevents relative movement between the first and second bodies when the first lift profile engages the cam engagement surface to enable the valve actuating linkage to actuate said engine valve, and when the device is in the second configuration, the means may be arranged so substantially all of the force exerted as the valve is actuated is compressive. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186547 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DEVICE - A variable valve timing device includes a control valve for switching fluid communication among ports. The control valve includes a sleeve, a spool, a movable member, and resilient members. A first resilient member pushes the spool in both of the regions. A second resilient member acts on the spool via the movable member engaged with the spool in an advancing region. In a lock region, the movable member rests on the sleeve to enable the spool to move freely from the second resilient member. As a result, force acting on the spool can be restricted in the lock region. The movable member is supported from a radial inside by the spool and is radially distanced from the sleeve. As a result, it is possible to reduce a sliding resistance acting on the movable member. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186548 | VALVE TRAIN WITH VARIABLE CAM PHASER - A valve train for an internal combustion engine includes a camshaft and a variable cam phaser connected to the camshaft for driving the camshaft. The variable cam phaser includes an input shaft rotationally coupled to a crankshaft drive member; and an output shaft rotationally coupled to the camshaft and coaxial with the input shaft. Electrically operated adjusting means drivingly connect the input and output shafts enabling the input and output shafts to be selectively, angularly adjusted while maintaining driving engagement therebetween. The input and output shafts are coupled to the drive member and camshaft via respective, rotationally stiff, flexible couplings. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186549 | OSCILLATING LEVER IN A VALVE TRAIN OF AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE - A rocker or swing arm in a valve train of an internal combustion engine has a bearing bore pivotally supporting the arm on a hollow axis located in a fixed position in the engine. The valve train has a camshaft with cams for causing the arm to pivot. A hydraulic valve lash compensation element that acts on the tappet of a gas exchange valve connects to the arm. A supply line is arranged in the arm, and a radial opening connecting the hollow interior space of the axis to the supply line is arranged in the axis in the region of the arm to deliver hydraulic means through the hollow axis to the lash compensation element. According to the invention, a A labyrinth seal (35) surrounding the hollow axis without contact is arranged on the arm at each axial end of the bearing bore. The bearing space of the arm is laterally sealed by this means. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186550 | DEVICE FOR STARTING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING A REDUCED NUMBER OF CONTROL LINES - A device for starting an internal combustion engine is described. This device has a control unit, a drive pinion, a starter motor, and multiple relays, which are connected via control lines to the control unit. At least one of the control lines is connected to multiple relays. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186551 | Device for Starting an Internal Combustion Engine - A device for starting an internal combustion engine has a meshing module which is provided for meshing a drive pinion, a starter motor, a switching module via which a starter current is suppliable to the starter motor, and a control unit which is provided for energizing the meshing module and the switching module. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186552 | AIR INTAKE FLOW DEVICE AND SYSTEM - An intake flow device and system for coupling a turbocharger's compressor intake to an aft intake is disclosed. The flow device may be cylindrically shaped, flexible, and configured to fit on an intake flange of the compressor. An intake conduit may be fitted around the flow device, such that the intake conduit may retain a large diameter for increased air flow, rather than necking down to mate with the intake flange. The flow device may incorporate compression ribs around its outer circumference for positively mating with the air intake conduit and may incorporate a recess within its interior for securely mating to a lip on the intake flange. The flow device may also be graduated to direct air from the intake conduit to a smaller diameter compressor intake. Guide vanes may also be provided within the flow device to control and direct air to the inlet of the turbocharger. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186553 | EXHAUST VALVE - An exhaust valve includes: a shaft section; and a head section that is formed in one end of the shaft section and formed with a valve face that seats on a valve seat disposed in a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine, in which the shaft section has a shaft diameter of a constant diameter; the head section has a head diameter that is larger than the shaft diameter; and a thick shaft section that has a diameter smaller than the head diameter and larger than the shaft diameter is formed within a section between a connecting position that connects the shaft section with the head section and a position that is spaced apart from the head front surface opposite to the valve face in an axial direction by a distance that is approximately the same as the head diameter. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186554 | TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN - A transmission or engine pan is provided for holding the lubricating fluid. A plug is removably installed in a drain hole in the bottom of the pan to allow the fluid to be drained. The floor of the pan slopes to the drain hole. The bottom wall of the pan may have a tapered thickness from the side walls to the drain hole, or may have a constant thickness. The bottom exterior of the pan is flat, or alternatively may include ribs which define a horizontal surface for receiving a jack. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186555 | DUCTED COMBUSTION CHAMBER FOR DIRECT INJECTION ENGINES AND METHOD - An internal combustion engine includes an engine block having a cylinder bore and a cylinder head having a flame deck surface disposed at one end of the cylinder bore. A piston connected to a rotatable crankshaft and configured to reciprocate within the cylinder bore has a piston crown portion facing the flame deck surface such that a combustion chamber is defined within the cylinder bore and between the piston crown and the flame deck surface. A fuel injector having a nozzle tip disposed in fluid communication with the combustion chamber has at least one nozzle opening configured to inject a fuel jet into the combustion chamber along a fuel jet centerline. At least one duct defined in the combustion chamber between the piston crown and the flame deck surface has a generally rectangular cross section and extends in a radial direction relative to the cylinder bore substantially along the fuel jet centerline. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186556 | METHOD FOR ADAPTING AN ENGINE TO THE FUEL GRADE BY INCREMENTING THE INITIAL OCTANE NUMBER OF THE FUEL - A method for adapting an engine to an octane number of fuel by incrementing an initial octane number. Starting with a reference setting of a spark advance in an engine operating range for a given octane number, the engine operating range being divided into a plurality of zones, each including an anti-pinking corrective value of the spark advance of the reference setting, the engine is switched to a reference setting that corresponds to a higher octane number: when a top dead center counter, incremented if the advance correction in the current zone is lower than a predetermined threshold, exceeds a predetermined threshold, or when a counter of the number of zones, in which the advance correction loop is lower than another threshold value, exceeds a multi-zone threshold. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186557 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR VAPORIZING FUEL MIXTURE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for vaporizing fuel. A method for vaporizing fuel includes providing a fuel vaporizer. The fuel vaporizer includes a chamber for receiving a liquid, the chamber comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet. The fuel vaporizer also includes a driver module coupled with the chamber, and a oscillator disposed within the chamber and configured to be driven by the driver module. The method includes feeding water through an inlet of the at least one inlet into the chamber. The method includes driving the oscillator using the driver module at a predetermined frequency, wherein a mist is created from the liquid. The method also includes introducing the mist from the chamber via an outlet of the at least one outlet into an intake of an internal combustion engine. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186558 | ELECTRIC-ACTUATED CONTROL VALVE OF A UNIT FUEL INJECTOR - A unit fuel injector ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186559 | FUEL PUMP - First and second recessed portions are respectively formed on first and second wall surfaces of a cam chamber, in order that a plunger head and a coil spring would not come in touch with the first and second wall surfaces even in such a virtual situation. In the virtual situation, it is supposed that the plunger head would be separated from a plunger, the plunger head remains in contact with a contact surface of a cam ring so that the plunger head would not move relative to the contact surface, and a cam member would be continuously rotated. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186560 | HOMOGENIZING FUEL ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM - A homogenizing fuel enhancement system involves at least one circulation loop existing outside of the injection system for continuously circulating and maintaining the homogeneity of a multi-fuel mixture apart from any demands by or delivery to the engine's injection system (whether mechanical injection or a common rail), and at least one infusion tube configured within the at least one circulation loop for providing a volumetric expansion wherein the fuel mixture is infused and thereby rendered more homogeneous. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186561 | Oil retention in the bore/piston interfaces of ported cylinders in opposed-piston engines - An opposed piston engine includes at least one cylinder with a bore surface and longitudinally-spaced exhaust and intake ports that open through the sidewall of the cylinder. A pair of opposed pistons is disposed in the cylinder for sliding movement along the bore surface. An oil-retaining surface texture pattern in an interface between the pistons and the bore surface extends in a longitudinal direction of the cylinder, aligned with bridges of at least one port. The surface texture pattern includes a plurality of separate recesses on an outside surface of a skirt of each piston. Alternatively, or in addition, the surface texture pattern includes a plurality of separate recesses extending in a longitudinal direction of the cylinder, aligned with bridges of at least one port. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186562 | FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FOR MARINE FUEL VAPOR SEPARATOR EXTERNAL TO UNIT - A fuel vapor separator assembly including a housing having an open interior and a float disposed therein. At least one magnet is disposed on the float, and a sensor assembly which is responsive to magnetic fields is disposed externally of the housing. The sensor assembly senses the position of the float to determine whether vapor is present in the fuel vapor separator. If the sensor assembly determines that vapor is present in the fuel vapor separator, then it generates a signal, which a controller receives and activates a vapor vent valve to discharge the vapor and/or activates a fuel lift pump to pump additional fuel into the fuel vapor separator. The sensor assembly could be, for example, a Hall effect sensor or a reed-type sensor. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186563 | CANISTERS - A canister has a canister case, an adsorbent chamber defined in the canister case, and an adsorbent disposed in the adsorbent chamber. The adsorbent can adsorb fuel vapor as the fuel vapor flows through the adsorbent chamber in a first direction. On the other hand, the adsorbent allows desorption of fuel vapor as air flows through the adsorbent in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The adsorbent chamber includes a first adsorbent chamber and a second absorbent chamber communicating with each other. The first adsorbent chamber is disposed on an upstream side of the second adsorbent chamber with respect to the first direction. The adsorbent includes a first adsorbent disposed in the first adsorbent chamber and a second adsorbent disposed in the second adsorbent chamber. A desorption promoting device is disposed in the second adsorbent chamber and can promote desorption of fuel vapor from the second adsorbent. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186564 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATION O2 IN A GAS FLOW - Embodiments for determining oxygen concentration using an oxygen sensor are provided. In one example, a method for determining oxygen concentration O | 2012-07-26 |
20120186565 | ENGINE SUPERCHARGER DRIVE DEVICE - A supercharger drive device ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186566 | Engine Air Management System - An engine air management system is provided for an internal combustion engine generating blowby gas in a crankcase containing engine oil and oil aerosol. The system includes combinations of two or more of an air-oil separator, an air filter, and an acoustic silencer. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186567 | Environmental friendly two stroke engine - This is mainly an one cylinder environmental friendly two stroke engine with a lubrication and a gas control mechanism similar to a four stroke engine. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186568 | IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG, AND IGNITION SET-UP INCLUDING AN IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG, - In an ignition coil having a high-voltage terminal and a spring for electrically connecting the high-voltage terminal to a spark plug, a contact segment of the spring, which is directed towards the spark plug, has an outer circumference that is reduced in comparison with an outer circumference of further segments of the spring. The spark plug has a contact region for contacting with the spring of the ignition coil, which contact region has a recess surrounded by a closed, annular wall region for receiving the contact segment of the spring of the ignition coil. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186569 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, there is provided an internal combustion engine ignition system, including: a spark coil having primary and secondary coils, the spark coil being configured to apply a high voltage to a spark plug from the secondary coil; a power transistor configured to perform an intermittent control on a current flowing through the primary current for a given time period, based on an inputted multipulse; a DC-DC converter electrically connected to the primary coil and configured to control a bias voltage applied to the primary coil; and a converter control circuit configured to control the DC-DC converter while switching a control mode to either a feedback mode in which the bias voltage is increased or decreased based on a detection value of the bias voltage, or a forced voltage increase mode in which the bias voltage is forcedly increased. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186570 | Device Generating Exhaust Gas, Especially A Boat, Comprising A System For Determining The Volume Of Exhaust Gas - A device for generating exhaust gas including a exhaust gas channel and a system. The system includes: a plurality of Bragg gratings distributed in positions transversely to the direction of flow of an exhaust gas at the end of the exhaust gas channel; an optical wave guide structure includes at least one optical wave guide and the Bragg gratings; and a heating device arranged adjacently to the Bragg gratings and through which the Bragg gratings are subjected to heat, or a cooling device arranged adjacently to the Bragg gratings, through which the Bragg gratings can be subjected to cold. The optical wave guide structure and the heating device or the cooling device are arranged at the end of the exhaust gas channel at a distance from an outlet of the exhaust gas into the surroundings of the device. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186571 | Aqueous Cutting Fluid for Use with a Diamond Wiresaw - Water-based cutting fluids for use with diamond wiresaws that are used for cutting or otherwise treating hard brittle materials, e.g., silicon ingots, comprise:
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20120186572 | SILICON WAFER SAWING FLUID AND PROCESS FOR USE THEREOF - A process is provided in which a metal chelating agent is dissolved in an aqueous or glycol-based cooling fluid to form a chelating solution with a chelating agent concentration. A silicon boule is cut with a saw to detach a silicon wafer from the boule while the interface between the silicon boule and the saw is bathed with the chelating solution during the cutting. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186573 | THERMAL PROCESSING FURNACE AND LINER FOR THE SAME - A thermal processing furnace, comprising:
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20120186574 | SILICON CARBIDE HONEYCOMB AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - Disclosed is a silicon carbide honeycomb having porosity of 5% or less but exceeding 0% and including silicon carbide and metal silicon. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a silicon carbide honeycomb. Further, disclosed is a solar receiver comprising silicon carbide and metal silicon. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186575 | Solar Collector - A solar collector is provided that concentrates solar energy for heating a medium such as air. The solar collector includes a housing with a first end wall, a second end wall and a cavity therebetween. A receiver tube is extended through the first end wall on a first end and extending longitudinally within the cavity. A receiver core member made from a metal foam material is disposed within the receiver tube. At least one mirror is arranged within the cavity opposite the receiver tube, the at least one mirror being arranged to reflect light onto the receiver tube. In one embodiment, an automated cleaning system is arranged to clean the collector cover. In another embodiment, the mirror is made from a dielectric mirror. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186576 | ABSORBER PIPE - An absorber pipe for solar collectors is provided. The absorber pipe includes a metal pipe for and a cladding pipe surrounding the metal pipe to form an annular space that can be evacuated. The absorber pipe can include a wall extending between the cladding pipe and the metal pipe for sealing the annular space and a retaining device for a getter material or a container filled with getter material or inert gas. The retaining device has a receiving section for receiving the getter material or the container. The retaining device is fastened to the wall. The absorber pipe can alternately include a getter material disposed in the annular space for binding free hydrogen present in the annular space and a reflector disposed in the annular space for reflecting radiation. The reflector has a housing with a support section for fastening and protecting the getter material from the radiation. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186577 | SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar collector of the direct flow type comprises a solar absorbing tube | 2012-07-26 |
20120186578 | VACUUM SOLAR THERMAL PANEL WITH PIPE HOUSING - The present application relates to a vacuum solar thermal panel with pipe housing ( | 2012-07-26 |
20120186579 | Components and solar energy collection system - Scalable arm assemblies for solar energy collector. In one instance, two end arms of two collectors are formed with identical hubs, end fittings, and bottom fitting but different connectors between hubs and fittings. Separate solar energy collector panels or wings may be interconnected with e.g. an interconnect that is asymmetric in one direction but symmetric in a second direction in cross-section. A solar energy collector may also have a unique sprocket drive system. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186580 | Preservation of Biomass Material Comprising Polysaccharide and Method for Extracting Polysaccharide from Preserved Biomass Material - A process for preserving biomass material comprising polysaccharide, the process comprising contacting the biomass material with a preserving composition comprising alcohol to form a preserved biomass material and storing the preserved biomass material for at least 24 hours. At least a substantial amount of the polysaccharide may be extracted from the preserved biomass material with yields comparable to or improved over extraction from fresh non-preserved biomass material. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186581 | INTEGRATED DELIVERY DEVICE FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE SENSOR - Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor, including a receiver, a medicament delivery device, and optionally a single point glucose monitor are provided. Manual integrations provide for a physical association between the devices wherein a user (for example, patient or doctor) manually selects the amount, type, and/or time of delivery. Semi-automated integration of the devices includes integrations wherein an operable connection between the integrated components aids the user (for example, patient or doctor) in selecting, inputting, calculating, or validating the amount, type, or time of medicament delivery of glucose values, for example, by transmitting data to another component and thereby reducing the amount of user input required. Automated integration between the devices includes integrations wherein an operable connection between the integrated components provides for full control of the system without required user interaction. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186582 | NEBULIZER THAT IS ACTIVATED BY NEGATIVE INSPIRATORY PRESSURE - A nebulizer includes a body, an air channel section and medication reservoir. An air line extends through the air channel section. A venturi nozzle is configured to form at its end a low pressure mixing chamber. A primary suction line extends from the medication reservoir to the low pressure mixing chamber through which medication is drawn upward into the low pressure mixing chamber and mixed with air from the venturi nozzle and nebulized for discharge through a nebulizer outlet. The venturi nozzle, low pressure mixing chamber and air channel section are configured such that at standard temperature and pressure (STP) a differential pressure results in no medication that is drawn upward through the primary suction line for nebulization and discharged the through the nebulizer outlet until a negative inspiratory pressure is created from inhalation by a user. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186583 | Sliding Track and Pivot Mounting System for Displays on Anesthesia Machines - An anesthesia workstation includes a sliding track system attached to the front of the anesthesia workstation for the mounting of one or more displays. The displays are horizontally slidable along the front of the anesthesia workstation along the sliding track. In addition, the sliding track system includes pivot points which enable outward pivoting of the displays up to 90 degrees. Sliding and pivoting of the displays is possible both independently and simultaneously. The sliding track system allows the anesthetist to slide and pivot the displays across the front of the workstation along the length of the track to the most preferable viewing position. Additional storage space is positioned within the anesthesia workstation behind the displays and becomes exposed and accessible when the displays are manipulated via the sliding track system. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186584 | MEDICAMENT CONTAINER - The invention relates to a medicament container, comprising a bag with an outlet, the bag compressible by a compression means, the bag arranged to be essentially inflexible and arranged for turning flexible in an area subjected to a compression means. The invention further relates to an injection arrangement for delivering a liquid medicament comprising the medicament container. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186585 | VIBRATORY PEP THERAPY SYSTEM WITH MEDICATED AEROSOL NEBULIZER - A positive oscillatory expiratory air pressure respiratory therapy device which is adapted to receive a nebulizer for administering aerosolized medicant for selective administration during oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186586 | Vertical Drop Out Box Method And Apparatus - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for storing breathing masks in a tall and narrow space and deploying the masks from that space. The apparatus may be embodied as a removable cartridge containing a breathing mask assembly housed within a frame. The cartridge is comprised of a first side and second side which can move relative to the frame. The first side includes a hinge. In operation, the cartridge slides relative to the frame and rotatably opens via the hinge after the cartridge substantially exits the frame. A breathing mask is released to a user after the first and second halves rotatably separate. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186587 | METHOD FOR TURNING AND POSITIONING A PATIENT - A device for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a flexible sheet with a tether strap connected to the sheet and extending from the sheet. The flexible sheet has opposed top and bottom surfaces, with the top surface having a high friction material with a higher coefficient of friction as compared to the bottom surface, which includes a low friction material. The tether strap is configured for connection to the frame of the bed to secure the sheet in place. A system incorporating the flexible sheet may also include an absorbent pad configured to be placed on the top surface of the sheet, where the high-friction top surface resists sliding of the absorbent pad, as well as one or more wedges having a base wall that the wedge rests on and a ramp surface configured to confront the sheet when the wedge is placed under the sheet. The base wall and the ramp surface may also contain high friction and low friction materials, respectively. | 2012-07-26 |
20120186588 | PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEM - A system for positioning a patient on a treatment couchtop for SBRT is provided. The system includes a patient support panel and at least one positioning/fixation component for releasable mounting on the patient support panel at a desired position to immobilize a portion of the patient's body. The patient support panel includes a pair of longitudinally extending side rails having a series of longitudinally spaced indexing apertures for receipt of a locking bar for mounting a positioning/fixation component thereon at a discrete index position. The at least one positioning component includes a pair of clamping mechanisms for releasably securing that component to the side rails at any longitudinal position along the side rails. | 2012-07-26 |