30th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110183750 | GAMING DEVICE HAVING A GAME WITH MULTIPLE SELECTIONS AND PROGRESSIVE GAME INCREMENTATION - A gaming device having a game involving a plurality of selections and at least one progressive game increment associated with at least one of the selections. The gaming device has a progressive award which is displayable if the player picks a selection associated with a progressive game increment. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183751 | IMAGING DEVICE, ONLINE GAME SYSTEM, OPERATION OBJECT, INPUT METHOD, IMAGE ANALYSIS DEVICE, IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - The infrared light emitting diodes | 2011-07-28 |
20110183752 | VIDEO GAME BODY SUIT - The present invention is a video game body suit with a plurality of padded hard covers and a video game controller that includes a plurality of vibration motors disposed within the video game controller that activates the video game body suit when the user is playing and utilizing the video game body suit. There is also a relay box that includes a plurality of relays with a plurality of terminals on each of the relays of the video game controller that controls and directs current flow that powers the video game body suit and a power pack station with a plurality of power adapters that powers a plurality of vibration motors that are disposed under the padded hard covers. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183753 | SYSTEM FOR PLAYING BACCARAT - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to overcoming a problem of finding information about neighboring players in an electronic baccarat system by displaying each player's bet on each game, along with a statistical summary of how that person is doing, thereby making it easy for players to see what others are doing and recall whether they've been consistently winning or not. Additionally, embodiments of the invention provide a mechanism by which a player can select a player to bet upon and enact that wager, or multiple thereof, through a gaming machine. Further, embodiments of the invention provide an interesting manner of handling tie outcomes. Because tie bets are relatively rare in baccarat, embodiments of the invention provide a mechanism to increase the likelihood of making a tie event, along with the opportunity for a player to profit from such a successful wager. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183754 | GAME SYSTEM BASED ON REAL TIME AND LOCATION OF USER - A gaming system is described in which a game mode, format, or other aspect(s) vary depending upon the current time and location of the user. The gaming system synchronizes the time and location of a user to the time and location of a character or environment generated by the system. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183755 | GAMING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF GAMING - A gaming system comprising a display, an object selector arranged to select at least one object to be placed in each container of a set of a plurality of containers displayed on the display and an outcome generator arranged to determine a game outcome based on at least one characteristic of the object or objects placed in at least part of each container of the set of containers. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183756 | GAME DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING GAME DEVICE, PROGRAM AND INFORMATION MEMORY MEDIUM - To provide a game device that allows a user to grasp a positional situation of a user character relatively easily in a game device for executing a game based on a position of the user character that moves in a game space according to an operation of the user. Position storage means ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110183757 | STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING GAME PROGRAM STORED THEREIN, GAME APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND GAME SYSTEM - A player object is caused to perform a motion in a virtual game world in accordance with information corresponding to a biological signal acquired from a player. Biological signal acquisition means acquires the biological signal from the player. Pulse detection means detects pulse or heartbeat of the player in accordance with the biological signal acquired by the biological signal acquisition means. Player object motion control means causes the player object to discharge a discharge object in the virtual game world when the pulse detection means detects the pulse or the heartbeat. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183758 | GAMING APPARATUS HAVING A CONFIGURABLE CONTROL PANEL - A gaming apparatus for facilitating game play. The gaming apparatus may include a value input device, a display unit, and a player control panel. The player control panel may include a curved surface centered around at least one axis. The gaming apparatus also may include a touch screen, the touch screen conforming to the curved surface of the player control panel. A value input may be received from a player via the value input device, and the display unit may be caused to display a game display. One of a plurality of player input displays may be selected and display the selected one of the plurality of player input displays. Player input data associated with the selected one of the plurality of player input displays may be received via the touch screen, and a value payout associated with an outcome of the game may be determined. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183759 | Joystick Controller - A joystick controller includes a printed circuit board defining a plurality of pads thereon, a restraining assembly fastened above the printed circuit board, a switch button slidably mounted onto the restraining assembly with a locking post stretching into the restraining assembly, and a connecting member slidably mounted between the restraining assembly and the printed circuit board and further restrained by the restraining assembly. The connecting member has a base board, a plurality of contact portions protruded under the base board, and a locking axle protruded on the base board. The locking axle is inserted into the restraining assembly and then locked to a bottom end of the locking post so that the connecting member can be driven to slide in a restrained range by the restraining assembly through smoothly pushing the switch button so as to make the contact portions electrically contact the corresponding pads of the printed circuit board. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183760 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION OF DATA DURING TEAM GAME IN CPNS ENVIRONMENT, AND CPNS SERVER, MOBILE COMMUNICAITON TERMINAL, AND END-POINT TERMINAL FOR THE SAME - A system and a method for efficiently transmitting data during a team game in a CPNS environment, and a CPNS server, a mobile communication terminal, and an end-point terminal for the same. The CPNS server stores and manages information about both the end-point terminal and the mobile communication terminal, wherein the end-point terminal communicates with the mobile communication terminal through a wireless local area network and the mobile communication terminal executes the team game through the wireless local area network, and classifies and processes data to transmit only the required game-related data to the mobile communication terminal and the end-point terminal respectively. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183761 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MONITORING AN ONLINE CARD GAME TO PROVIDE A SUMMARY VIEW AND/OR REAL-TIME NOTIFICATIONS - A method, system and program product for monitoring an online card game, such as poker. A table view is displayed at a client that summarizes recently played hands, raises, and table conditions, and also includes scaled player classifications (tight or loose; passive or aggressive), counts of notifications of plays of interest, win/loss history, and links to player statistics and player performance graphs. Scaled player classifications are automatically configured. Notification details are displayed via links on the table view. Summaries of known hands based on predefined conditions are displayed. Summary displays of pre-flop hands and hands on flop, turn or river are also provided. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183763 | PROCESSING METADATA IN WAGERING GAME SYSTEMS - This description describes wagering game systems that process metadata. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a wagering game presentation unit configured to present wagering games and create extended metadata and wager gaming content. The apparatus can also include operating system modules configured to store the wager gaming content as a file in a file system and to store the extended metadata at locations associated with the file. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183764 | Game process with mode of competition based on facial similarities - This invention is a method of conducting a competitive, interactive, multi-media game where the mode of competition is based on an individual's facial characteristics most closely resembling the facial characteristics of a randomly drawn composite picture, wherein the composite picture is drawn by randomly selecting facial features from a database of facial features. Using a computer database of facial features (head shapes, eyes, eyebrows, noses, mouths, hair, and the like), a composite picture of a face is generated by randomly choosing one facial feature at a time. Once a composite picture is generated, the competition begins. The objective of the competitive game is to find the “real life” person (or being) who looks the most like the generated composite picture in a predetermined amount of time. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183765 | INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, GAME SYSTEM, AND INPUT DETERMINATION METHOD - A game system determines whether or not an input start timing coincides with an auxiliary start timing that corresponds to a reference start timing and differs from the reference start timing, and determines whether or not input information that has been input during a given auxiliary determination period that starts from the auxiliary start timing coincides with defined input information. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183766 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BOLTING PART, TOOL FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR TIGHTENING AND LOOSENING SUCH A BOLTING PART - A method for manufacturing a bolting part, such as a screw or a nut. The bolting part having a head with a periphery having at least one shoulder extending in a radial plane. The method includes at least the following forming steps: shearing of a wire of material so as to obtain a part of determined length, calibration of the part so as to correct the geometry of the part, rough machining of the calibrated part so as to obtain the head of the bolting part, and finishing of the rough-machined part by means of a third punch so as to form a head having at least one shoulder. The calibration, rough machining and finishing steps being carried out only by cold heading. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183767 | Waterslide Assembly and System - The present disclosure provides a waterslide that may include a flexible slide portion and an anchor portion. The anchor portion may secure the slide portion to a surface and may include a tab element, a stake element, and an adhesive element. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183768 | Amusement Slide Elements And Systems - Leisure and amusement slide elements and systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a waterslide includes a bowl having a curved sidewall, two or more rider entrances for enabling riders to slide into the bowl and to circuit at least a portion of the bowl, and a receptacle for forming a pool of water to receive a rider exiting the bowl. A nozzle is provided for directing a jet of water to bias a rider towards an edge of the pool. Another slide apparatus includes a bowl having upper and lower ends and first and second entrances distinct from one another and spaced apart from the bowl lower end. The first and second entrances are configured to bias all users of the first and second entrances to travel about at least a portion of the bowl in a common direction, whether clockwise or counter-clockwise. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183769 | Golf training device - A swing training device which positively prevents a player's wrists from uncocking until a desired point the swing is reached. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183770 | Leverage Discs - A golf or tennis training apparatus for helping a player to improve his/her balance while practicing a swing using a disc shaped member of flexible material with an opening located in the top surface of the disc shaped member and a fluid located in the disc shaped member. The disc shaped member is an unstable support for a golf or tennis player to stand on to help improve the player's balance when swinging a golf club or a tennis racket. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183771 | STRIKE FACE INSERT - A golf club head, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, comprises a metallic striking wall having a striking surface and at least one through score-line opening. At least one complementary component may be disposed rearward of the striking surface such that at least a part of the at least one complementary component extends into only a part of the at least one through score-line opening. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183772 | Golf Training Device - A golf training method and device having at least one flat surface and an annular surface, wherein the annular surface is configured to receive contact with a golf club and the flat surface is configured to contact the surface on which the device is disposed. The device may have a radius greater than the height. The device may be sized to have the diameter of a standard regulation golf ball, and a height approximately 0.25 inches to require the user to swing within 0.25 inches precision in order to hit the training device. The device maybe made from a soft, resilient material suitable for use indoors. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183773 | GOLF CLUB WITH A RIGID SHAFT BAND - A golf club with a rigid shaft band is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club with a rigid shaft band that is placed at a precise location on the shaft itself, utilizing a precise taper within the internal surface of the rigid shaft band to control the location. Even more specifically, the rigid shaft band may be placed at a distance that is greater than about 1 inch and less than about 3 inches away from the butt end of the golf club with a tapered internal surface of greater than about 0.573 degrees and less than about 1.146 degrees. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183774 | GOLF BALL PICK-UP DEVICE - A golf ball pick-up device includes a body, which has a shape that allows the body to form a frame with a head of the golf club. The body has an end forming a clamping section that defines an internal receiving space. The clamping section also forms a sideway opening in communication with the receiving space. The clamping section uses the opening to lead a shaft of the golf club into the receiving space, so as to allow the clamping section to fit over and thus retain on the shaft of the golf club. A user may then use the frame formed by the body and the head of the golf club to pick up a golf ball, especially a ball that falls in a sand trap or a water hazard where hands may not reach to pick up the ball. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183775 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head form a club head for a fairway wood that has a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity and a thin crown. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183776 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH SOUND TUNING - A golf club head with sound tuning. The golf club head includes a hollow body that defines an interior cavity and a sound tuning feature inside the hollow body. The dimensions and location of the tuning feature are selected to alter the vibration behavior of the golf club head. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183777 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball which reduces frictional resistance against air travels further. The golf ball includes a surface configured to have convex dimples arranged on the surface. Relative roughness of the golf ball having the convex dimples is maintained to be similar to that of a golf ball having concave dimples, thereby ensuring stability of carry of the golf ball. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183778 | GOLF BALL DIMPLE PATTERNS WITH MULTIPLE PHYLLOTACTIC ELEMENTS - A golf ball is disclosed having a plurality of dimples on its surface, the dimples being arranged in patterns determined by the science of phyllotaxis. Phyllotactic patterns are used to ascertain the placement of dimples in each polygonal face of a polyhedron based dimple pattern. Phyllotactic patterns provide for the arrangement of multiple spiral shaped strings of dimples within individual polygonal faces of a golf ball surface, with each polygonal face area having its own phyllotactic origination point at its center. The resulting multiple axes of symmetry in the overall dimple pattern provide improved symmetry of flight performance. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183779 | Electronic Golf Assistant Utilizing One or More Lay up Positions - Included are systems and methods for providing data. At least one embodiment of a method includes constructing, by a computing device, a segment line on a computer display of an image of a golf course, the segment line being constructed from a tee box on a golf hole to a green on the golf hole, the segment line bisecting a fairway of the hole; determining at least one lay up position on the segment line, the at least one lay up position indicating a predetermined distance from the green; and providing the at least one lay up position to a user device, the user device configured to determine a distance between the user device and the lay up position. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183780 | Golf Swing Data Gathering Method And System - A method and system for capturing, transmitting, and displaying golf swing data uses data capture elements in golf balls or golf clubs to capture data and transmission elements to transmit the golf swing data to a mobile computing auxiliary device. The mobile computing auxiliary device relays the captured and transmitted golf swing data to a mobile computing device. The mobile computing device transmits the golf swing data to a database. A server associated with the database generates web pages to make the golf swing data available over the internet. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183781 | BALL-HITTING TRAINER - A ball-hitting trainer is provided with a base combined with a flexible shaft that may bend in all directions. The flexible shaft is structured with a helical spring and a flexible wire. The flexible wire is wound around an outside gap of the helical spring so as to make the flexible wire helical and wrap the whole helical spring. The body of flexible shaft is covered by a plurality of shock absorbers, and a free end of the flexible shaft is connected to a cup-shaped body; thus the ball-hitting trainer is formed and a ball may be placed in the cup-shaped body for practice of ball hitting. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183782 | Training Device for Hitting a Ball - A training device for hitting a ball includes a spiral pipe and a base. The spiral pipe is composed of a plurality of dual-awl ring members connected together to form an adjustable pipe. The spiral pipe includes a top pipe at an upper end thereof to connect with a socket, a bottom pipe and a positioning sleeve at a lower end thereof to connect with a through hole and a stepped hole of the base. The base is in the shape of a home plate. The base has the through hole at a central portion thereof and the stepped trough underneath the through hole. The base includes at least two plates having relative connecting surfaces which are formed with notches and protrusions to engage with each other. The protrusions are engaged with the notches for assembling the two plates to become one-piece. The bottom pipe is inserted in the through hole with the first stop ring to be blocked on the through hole. The positioning sleeve is inserted in the stepped trough with the second stop ring being secured in the stepped trough. The first stop ring and the second stop ring are secured in the middle of the base such that the spiral pipe is mounted on the base. The socket is fitted on the top pipe to complete the assembly of the present invention. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183783 | Sports Training System - A training system used in sports or other training that where a participant wears a device with a visual indicator such as a device emitting colored light and an optional signaling device like a vibrator or beeper. The device can be worn on the head, elbow, wrist, waist, knee, ankle or foot or be part of an participant's attire. The device can optionally be embedded in or on a shoe. A motion or position sensor can cause the visual indicator to change color or indication when the wearer is not moving correctly. Also, in some embodiments, a vibration can signal can be commanded by a coach or instructor to show that the player is not properly moving. An embedded processor can optionally set up various rhythm patterns used in practice. The device, wherever it is worn or disposed, can optionally be controlled remotely by a coach or instructor using a wireless transmission such as digital or analog radio or light to establish certain rhythms or to signal certain participants. The coach can send different signals to different devices worn by different participants. In a particular shoe embodiment, each of a pair of shoes can optionally communicate with the other member of the pair wirelessly so that a processor in one of the shoes can coordinate a rhythm pattern of vibration or beeping signals between the shoes. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183784 | SPORTS SWINGING EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and a device are disclosed for improving performance in sports where a swinging motion is needed. In some embodiments, a swing resistance device may be attached to or be built into elongated sport apparatus, such as racquets, clubs, bats, sticks, and the like, configured to resist a swinging motion of the sport apparatus by capturing air and utilizing a force of air resistance, similar to a parachute. The swing resistance device is generally attached to the elongated sport apparatus by coupling components that allow the swing resistance device to freely rotate around the effective longitudinal axis of the elongated sport apparatus. During a swing, air resistance creates dynamic forces that over time may improve swing power and path. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183785 | BALL GAME APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of playing a team sport in which two teams attempt to score goals at opposite ends of a court, the method includes providing a court and rules determining the layout of the court, the length of time for a game and various plays during the game, and penalties. The game is started on the court with a game ball and two teams and either of the two teams upon gaining possession of the game ball becomes the possessing team and the other of the two teams becomes the opposing team. The possessing team must pass the ball between the possessing team's players a minimum number of times before an attempted shot on the opposing team's goal is made, and any player on the possessing team must not possess the ball for a time greater than a time specified by the rules. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183786 | SENSING HOME PLATE - A sensing home plate, structurally assembled from a home plate main body, and a sensing device disposed therein. The sensing device is assembled from a power supply circuit, a signal transmitting circuit, a fine tuning circuit, a signal receiving circuit, and an acousto-optic circuit. The signal transmitting circuit transmits signals, and forms a sensing area on the upper side of the home plate main body. When a baseball passes through or contacts the sensing area causing interference therewith, then a signal is received by the signal receiving circuit, and the acousto-optic circuit emits sound and light as a means to indicate such. The present invention can thus be used in the sport of baseball to accurately determine whether or not the ball pitched by the pitcher is a strike (good pitch) or ball (bad pitch), thereby assisting the chief umpire in making decisions, and reducing judgmental errors. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183787 | Methods and apparatuses for enhancing performance in racket sports - A racket assembly may include a racket, and at least one sensor operatively coupled to the racket. The at least one sensor may be configured to generate a signal indicative of at least one parameter related to use of the racket. The racket assembly may also include a processor configured to receive the signal as an input and generate an output based on the signal. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183788 | Baseball bat employing a dual density foam material - A non-wood baseball or softball bat wherein the barrel portion of the bat is filled with an inner foam layer which has a relatively low compressibility surrounded by an outer foam layer having high compressibility. This configuration would not hinder the hitting performance of less skilled players in an effort to control the maximum rebound speed generated by the best players. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183789 | Trackable arrow - An arrow for use with a bow has a shaft, an arrowhead and vanes, wherein at least one of the vanes or the shaft contain substantive phosphorescent dye or substantive phosphorescent pigment in a transparent or translucent carrier. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183790 | High Bounce Ball Having Encapsulated Free-Moving Core - A ball assembly and the corresponding method used to manufacture the ball assembly. The ball assembly has free-flowing material. The free-flowing material is confined by an inner shell. The inner shell is clear enough so that the free-flowing material can be viewed through the material of the inner shell. The inner shell is encapsulated in a much thicker outer shell. The outer shell is made of a high-resiliency polymer. The outer shell provides the ball assembly with the ability to bounce. Furthermore, the outer shell is preferably clear so that the free-moving material in the center of the ball assembly can be directly viewed through the structure of the ball assembly. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183791 | INFLATABLE BALL - An inflatable ball includes an outer cover defining a confining chamber therein, a bladder unit disposed in the confining chamber, and a valve unit connected to the bladder unit. The bladder unit includes an outer bladder defining an accommodation chamber, an inner bladder disposed in the accommodation chamber and defining an inflating space, and a winding thread layer disposed in the accommodation chamber and covering an outer surrounding surface of the inner bladder. The outer bladder has a first elongation percentage. The inner bladder has a second elongation percentage greater than the first elongation percentage of the outer bladder. The winding thread layer has a third elongation percentage less than the first elongation percentage of the outer bladder. The bladder unit can be deflated and inflated. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183792 | LUBRICATION DEVICE FOR BELT TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A lubrication device for a belt type continuously variable transmission is provided in which a nozzle tube ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110183793 | Pedal Driven Apparatus Having a Motor - A hybrid bicycle is provided which is manually propelled, but may include a motor unit for assisting forward propulsion of the bicycle. The bicycle has a control system for providing a control input for another component of the bicycle. Where that component comprises the motor, the control input is for increasing drive power applied by the motor unit to said bicycle. Where the component is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for the bicycle, the control input is for continuously varying the gearing ratio of the CVT. Located adjacent a drive sprocket is a moveable plate member. The plate member and the drive sprocket are mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation of a pedal spindle, although the sprocket is not fixed for rotation with the pedal spindle. The drive sprocket is loosely coupled to the plate member with the plate member being moveable relative to the sprocket by a limited distance in a rotational direction. The plate member acts on a lever mechanism when it is moved relative to said drive sprocket such that any movement of the plate member results in an axial movement of an actuator member which triggers the control system to generate the control input in response to the amount of any movement of the plate member relative to the sprocket. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183794 | PEDAL DRIVEN APPARATUS HAVING A MOTOR - A hybrid bicycle is provided which is manually propelled, but may include a motor unit for assisting forward propulsion of the bicycle. The bicycle has a control system for providing a control input for another component of the bicycle. Where that component comprises the motor, the control input is for increasing drive power applied by the motor unit to said bicycle. Where the component is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for the bicycle, the control input is for continuously varying the gearing ratio of the CVT. Located adjacent a drive sprocket is a moveable plate member. The plate member and the drive sprocket are mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation of a pedal spindle, although the sprocket is not fixed for rotation with the pedal spindle. The drive sprocket is loosely coupled to the plate member with the plate member being moveable relative to the sprocket by a limited distance in a rotational direction. The plate member acts on a lever mechanism when it is moved relative to said drive sprocket such that any movement of the plate member results in an axial movement of an actuator member which triggers the control system to generate the control input in response to the amount of any movement of the plate member relative to the sprocket. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183795 | BICYCLE STRUCTURE - A bicycle structure is provided with a crankset and a front derailleur. The crankset includes a plurality of chain rings, with a largest chain ring of the plurality of chain rings having a plurality of teeth with teeth bottoms interposed between adjacent ones of the teeth. The front derailleur includes a chain guide having a chain guide slot partially defined by a first chain engagement surface with a protruding part that protrudes outwardly from the first chain engagement surface into the chain guide slot. The protruding part is located away from the teeth bottoms of the largest chain ring in a radial outside direction of the largest chain ring by a prescribed distance in a range from eight millimeters to sixteen millimeters. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183796 | RATCHET-TYPE TENSIONER - In a ratchet-type tensioner having a toothed ratchet piston biased toward a rack of teeth formed on a protruding plunger in a direction transverse to the direction of plunger movement, the rack teeth and the ratchet teeth are mutually engageable and inclined at angles such that the biasing force urging the teeth of the ratchet piston into engagement with the rack teeth is sufficient to block retraction of the plunger during engine start-up but can be overcome when chain tension becomes excessive during engine operation following engine start-up. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183797 | CHAIN GUIDE MECHANISM - In a chain guide mechanism in which a pair of chain guides, at least one of which is a pivoted guide, are connected by mounting bosses a bridge so that the chain guides and bridge can be preassembled along with a chain and driving sprocket to form an integrated unit for installation in an engine, the chain guides include a chain-engaging guiding surface extending in a first direction from a location adjacent the mounting bosses, and a chain pressing portion extending in a second direction, opposite the first direction, substantially from the same location adjacent the mounting bosses. The pressing surfaces clamp the chain against the sprocket when a pivotable chain guide is rotated so that its chain engaging surface is moved away from the chain. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183798 | SWITCHABLE FRICTION CLUTCH HAVING A DRIVE WHEEL DRIVEN BY A DRIVE MOTOR VIA A DRIVE BELT, AND DRIVE UNIT - The proposal is for a switchable friction clutch having a drive wheel ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110183799 | INVERTED TOOTH CHAIN AND SPROCKET DRIVE SYSTEM WITH REDUCED MESHING IMPACT - An inverted tooth chain and sprocket drive system in which the initial contact distance IC | 2011-07-28 |
20110183800 | LINK PLATE - A link plate for a transmission chain composed of a plurality of link plates flexibly connected to one another has a guide-contacting edge for direct sliding contact with a chain guide. The guide-contacting edge is composed of a plurality of surface portions in alternating relationship with a plurality of grooves along the direction of chain travel. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183801 | HYBRID DRIVE DEVICE - A hybrid drive device configured with an input member coupled to an engine, and an output member coupled to a wheel and a second rotary electric machine. A first and second differential gear device each have a first, second and third rotary elements arranged in the order of rotational speed. A rotation restriction device selectively stops rotation of the third rotary element. A first rotational direction restriction device only allows rotation in the positive direction. The input member is also drivably coupled to the second rotary element of the first differential gear device and the second rotary element of the second differential gear device. Furthermore, the output member is drivably coupled to the third rotary element of the second differential gear device, and the first rotary electric machine is drivably coupled to the first rotary element of the first differential gear device. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183802 | HYBRID DRIVE TRAIN - A hybrid drive train has an internal combustion engine ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110183803 | TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A transmission arrangement is provided for a motor vehicle that includes, but is not limited to a first gear wheel, a first shaft, and a first shaft-like connecting element. The first shaft-like connecting element includes, but is not limited to a first end portion and a second end portion. The first shaft-like connecting element is connected with its first end portion to the first gear wheel and with its second end portion to the first shaft. The first shaft-like connecting element is connected with its first end portion to the first gear wheel via a first plug connection. The first plug connection is secured by means of a first retaining element provided on the circumferential surface of the first shaft-like connecting element. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183804 | Axle Drive - An axle drive, includes an axle drive housing, a differential gear cage, and a left and a right roller bearing, by which the differential gear cage is mounted in a rotatable manner in the axle drive housing. The differential gear cage has a left and a right bearing seat for the left or the right roller bearing. The left and the right bearing seat is formed in each case by a separate component, which is different from the differential gear cage. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183805 | MOTOR HAVING AN INTEGRATED TORQUE SENSOR - A motor unit comprises a housing for containing a motor, a motor shaft for receiving a motor provided driving force, a torque sensor mechanism for detecting torque, and a controller for controlling power to the motor in response to a detected amount of torque. An actuator couples the torque sensor to a sensor of the controller. The actuator is configured to move relative to the controller sensor thereby causing the sensor to produce a signal indicative of the detected level of torque. The controller is contained within the housing of the motor. The motor unit may also have an auxiliary shaft for receiving an externally provided driving force with a first torque transmission path for transferring the externally provided driving force to a drive mechanism and a second torque transmission path for transferring the motor provided driving force to said drive mechanism. A first one way drive means is provided in the first torque transmission path between the auxiliary shaft and the drive mechanism such that when the drive mechanism is being driven by the motor provided driving force through the second torque transmission path, the auxiliary shaft is able to freewheel. The motor unit can drive any apparatus, but may be used in a pedal driven apparatus such as a bicycle where an externally provided driving force is provided by manually operable pedals of said apparatus which are fixed for rotation with the auxiliary shaft. In this case, the auxiliary shaft comprises a pedal spindle of the bicycle and the drive mechanism comprises a sprocket or belt drive. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183806 | SELECTABLE TORQUE TRANSMITTING DEVICE - A torque transmitting device includes a first race, a second race, and a biasing member. The torque transmitting device selectively transmits a torque in a rotational direction between a first member and a second member. The second member includes a surface that defines an annular bore having a decreasing diameter in an axial direction. The second race opposes the first race and includes a surface that opposes the second member and has the decreasing diameter in the axial direction. The first race and the second race define a predetermined torque limit. The biasing element biases the second race against the second member with a predetermined force that contributes to a predetermined holding torque between the surface of the second race and the surface of the second member that is less than the predetermined torque limit. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183807 | MULTI-STAGE GEARBOX - A transmission with forward and reverse gears comprising planetary gearsets, shafts and shift elements. The sun gear of gearset (P | 2011-07-28 |
20110183808 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is disclosed having an input member, an output member, a plurality of planetary gear sets, a plurality of interconnecting members and a plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms. The plurality of planetary gear sets has first, second and third members. The input member is continuously interconnected with a member of the planetary gear sets. The output member is continuously interconnected with another member of the planetary gear sets. At least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are produced by the selective engagement of the five torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183809 | SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A transmission shift control system includes a transmission shift control module that executes an upshift or a closed-throttle downshift, a shift stage determination module, and a clutch control module. The stage determination module determines a stage of the upshift or the closed throttle downshift when a downshift is requested. The clutch control module determines a downshift type based on the stage of the upshift or the closed throttle downshift and selectively executes a downshift before the upshift or the closed throttle downshift is completed. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183810 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTIVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO CONTROL - An automobile comprising a continuously variable transmission (“CVT”) system including an acceleration input device, a CVT, and a processor. The acceleration input device generates acceleration input data indicating an amount of change in the acceleration input device, and a rate of change in the acceleration input device. The CVT includes a power source and a transmission output system. The power source operates at a transmission input speed, while the transmission output system operates at a transmission output speed. The transmission input speed over the transmission output speed comprises a gear ratio. The processor analyzes the acceleration input data to determine a target gear ratio. The processor can instruct the CVT to change the gear ratio to the target gear ratio at a rate corresponding to the rate of change in the acceleration input device. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183811 | HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FILL CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR A TRANSMISSION OF A VEHICLE - A method of filling a clutch chamber of an automatic transmission includes determining an engage pressure to engage a clutch of the automatic transmission. The method determines a reactive pressure of a return spring of the clutch. The method also estimates a fill pressure based on the engage pressure and the reactive pressure. The method estimates a flow rate based on the engage pressure, and generates a fill pressure command signal to fill the clutch chamber based on the fill pressure, the flow rate and a flow rate limit. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183812 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ENGINE AIR - An engine with a fast vacuum recovery brake booster system is disclosed. In one example, an actuator is adjusted in response to a flow between the brake booster and an engine intake manifold. Operation of the engine and vehicle brakes may be improved especially when the engine is boosted. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183813 | USER STATUS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A user status notification system and method indicate to non-users proximate the fitness equipment unit status information pertaining to the user while the user is using the fitness equipment unit. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183814 | APPARATUS FOR AEROBIC LEG EXERCISE OF A SEATED USER - An apparatus for aerobic leg exercise of a seated user includes a first unit having means for supporting a first linear track on a floor, means for joining a first unit to the first linear track for non-resistive movement and means for enabling the seated user with a multi-positional contact for moving the first unit along the first linear track without substantial vertical movement of the seated user's knee. A second unit has means for supporting a second linear track on the floor, means for joining a second unit to the second linear track for non-resistive movement and means for enabling the seated user with a multi-positional contact for moving the second unit along the second linear track without substantial vertical movement of the seated user's knee. A means secures the first unit and the second unit at a desired splay angle and a means stabilizes the apparatus. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183815 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING PLANTAR FASCIITIS - A device and method for treating and preventing plantar fasciitis includes a wedge adapted to be placed under the big toe. The wedge has a top surface for supporting the big toe, a first support surface separated from the top surface by a first angle, and a second support separated from the top surface by a second angle. The first and second support surfaces are perpendicular with each other so that one rests on the floor and the other serves as a backstop. The wedge has a first position for inclining the top surface upwardly at the first angle to provide moderate stretching of the plantar fascia, and a second position for inclining the top surface upwardly at the second angle to provide maximum stretching. The first angle is within a range of 20 to 25 degrees, and the second angle is within a range of 65 to 70 degrees. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183816 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH SELECTIVELY VARIABLE STABILIZATION - Exercise apparatus and method with selectively variable stabilization enabling a user to progressively increase his/her core body muscular strength. In various embodiments, the exercise apparatus includes a resistance cabling system providing a user defined line of motion, and a partial stabilizer pad being adjustably positionable offset from the line of motion, wherein the user's core body is positionable against the pad and required to resist the torque created by the offset. The user can progressively increase the distance between the line of motion and partial stabilizer pad, in order to progressively increase the force which the user's core body must resist to maintain an upright stature. In this way, the user can progressively, over time, increase his or her core body strength. A vertically and rotatably adjustable handle/arm assembly, resistance cabling and pulley assembly, and an overall exercise apparatus having a relatively small footprint but allowing multiple variable exercise routines, are also provided. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183817 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH SELECTIVELY VARIABLE STABILIZATION - Exercise apparatus and method with selectively variable stabilization enabling a user to progressively increase his/her core body muscular strength. In various embodiments, the exercise apparatus includes a resistance cabling system providing a user defined line of motion, and a partial stabilizer pad being adjustably positionable offset from the line of motion, wherein the user's core body is positionable against the pad and required to resist the torque created by the offset. The user can progressively increase the distance between the line of motion and partial stabilizer pad, in order to progressively increase the force which the user's core body must resist to maintain an upright stature. In this way, the user can progressively, over time, increase his or her core body strength. A vertically and rotatably adjustable handle/arm assembly, resistance cabling and pulley assembly, and an overall exercise apparatus having a relatively small footprint but allowing multiple variable exercise routines, are also provided. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183818 | Barbell Support - A barbell support safely assists with adding and removing weight plates between exercises. The barbell support provides leverage and stability for manipulating weight plates on the barbell. An embodiment of the barbell support has at least one cradle, a leverage handle, and at least one pivot foot. The cradle or cradles are capable of supporting and balancing a barbell. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183819 | BODY GYM - A wearable exercise device in the form of a backpack has resistant pull cables at both shoulders and at both hips. Handgrips can be connected to the pulls in various ways to provide for varying degrees of resistance. The tension of the pulls is adjustable as is the mass of the backpack as a whole. A weight compartment can hold one or two weights of varying masses. The pulls at the hips can be connected either to handgrips or to the back of specialized shoes. When connected to shoes, the resistance of the pulls simulate running up hill. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183820 | INERTIAL DUMB BELL - An inertial dumb bell includes an outer barrel and an inner barrel is provided, wherein the outer barrel has two sealed ends, at least one first vent is disposed at a position of a barrel body of the outer barrel near a front end face, and at least one second vent is disposed at a position of the barrel body of the outer barrel near a back end face; the inner barrel having two sealed ends is accommodated in the outer barrel in a relatively slidable manner, at least one balance weight member is disposed in the inner barrel, and a length of the inner barrel is smaller than a distance between the first vent and the second vent. Therefore, when a user shakes the outer barrel, the inner barrel blocks the vents on one side of the outer barrel to form a buffering effect, so as to prevent the inner barrel from generating a strong impact on the outer barrel, thereby enhancing a training effect and ensuring the use safety. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183821 | ORBITAL VIBRATION TRAINING AND EXERCISE DEVICE - The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, an orbital or co-orbital vibration training and exercise device featuring a housing containing two weighted disks. The unit's housing features two handles that can be grabbed from multiple points and they can also be used as a pedal when the device is used for the lower extremities. As the motion is made by the end user (example: frontal pulls) the two disks spin in opposite directions creating a challenging instability that requires the recruitment of more muscles to control, providing a deep tissue and toning exercise. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183822 | ADJUSTABLE REFORMER - An adjustable reformer for exercising is provided. The reformer includes a frame, a carriage slidably mounted to the horizontal frame, and at least one resistance element connected to the carriage. A cord connects the carriage to at least one lower guide and at least one upper guide. Pulling the cord causes movement of the carriage along the frame against resistance provided by the resistance element. The guides can be height adjustable. The reformer can include a cord retraction system. Related methods of exercise are also provided. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183823 | FREE-STANDING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A free-standing exercise apparatus is provided which comprises a base, at least one leg extending, in use, upwardly from the base, and a substantially horizontal bar attached to the at least one leg at an end substantially opposite to the base, wherein the bar has a substantially rectilinear first portion and at least one second portion arranged substantially in the same plane as, but substantially non-perpendicularly to, the first portion. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183824 | EXERCISE WHEEL - An exercise wheel is provided. The exercise wheel includes a wheel, a first support bar, and a second support bar, wherein a support portion is formed inside the wheel, and the support portion includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; an end of the first support bar is connected to the support portion, and the other end vertically extends outwardly in a direction away from the first surface; the second support bar and the first support bar are symmetrical about a center of the wheel, an end of the second bar is connected to the support portion, and the other end vertically extends outwardly in a direction away from the second surface; therefore, when holding the first and second support bars with two hands, a user can drive the wheel in a mode of riding a bicycle, so a body of the user moves forward and backward, so as to work muscles of an upper part of the body. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183825 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A CORE-STABILIZED EXERCISE BENCH - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a core-stabilized exercise bench, including a hollow, substantially rigid cylinder, and a pad disposed on an outer surface of the hollow, rigid cylinder. The hollow, rigid cylinder is of sufficient size and strength to rollably support a user in an exercise position above a floor. The core-stabilized exercise bench may further include a first end cap disposed on a first end of the hollow, rigid cylinder, a second end cap disposed on a second end of the hollow rigid cylinder, a storage cavity enclosed by the hollow, rigid cylinder, the first end cap, and the second end cap, a removable component in the first end cap to provide access to the storage cavity for holding additional exercise equipment, and a carrying strap removably attachable to the first end cap and the second end cap. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183826 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - The present invention provides for exercise apparatus comprising a backrest pivotally coupled in a region of a first end to a support frame and resiliently biased to extend in an at least partially upward direction therefrom, a legrest pivotally coupled in a region of a first end to the said support frame and resiliently biased to extend in an at least partially upward direction the said support being arranged for stable location of the apparatus on a floor, and the apparatus further being arranged to present a seat portion for a user in the region of the said first ends of the backrest and the legrest and so that, when sat on the apparatus, a user can exercise their legs and/or abdomen as required. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183827 | Abdominal Muscle Sculpting and Exercise Device - The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, an exercise device to satisfy the desire people have to achieve lean, sculpted abdominal muscles (“abs”). The device comprises a frame 110, a removable pneumatic exercise ball, and a plurality of exercise straps that allow for a series of specific limited and controlled bilateral movements. The user may position their body on the ball by sitting, leaning or laying on the ball (either on their back, stomach, or side) to perform a variety of exercises. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183828 | TWISTING EXERCISER - A twisting exerciser includes a base having an arched track arranged along the periphery thereof, two swivel arms each having a front end pivotally connected to a pivot at the top center of the base and a rear end provided with a knee pad and slidably coupled to the arched track of the base, a handlebar detachably fastened to a stem at the front side of the base and having two grips at the distal end and a connection rod for selectively joining the two swivel arms for synchronous movement along the arched track of the base. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183829 | CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR AND SWING ROTOR FOR CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR - A centrifugal separator comprising: a driving portion; and a swing rotor including, a rotor body, a through-hole passing through the rotor body, pin insert grooves which are provided parallel to the through-hole so as to oppose each other and only partially penetrate the rotor body, and a bucket including, a bucket body that has a contact surface which is configured to contact the rotor body during centrifugal separation, and a cap assembly that seals the bucket body and has a swing shaft extending in a direction perpendicular to an longitudinal direction of the bucket, wherein the swing rotor is rotated when the bucket is inserted into the through-hole, to swing the bucket, and the swing shaft can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the bucket relative to the bucket body and rotated about a longitudinal central axis of the bucket. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183830 | CENTRIFUGE AND CENTRIFUGE ROTOR FOR THE SAME - A centrifuge for separating solids from a liquid including a centrifuge rotor with a rotor shaft, partially formed as a hollow shaft, and a centrifuging drum, being rotatable with the rotor shaft, wherein the liquid to be separated can be supplied via the cavity of the hollow shaft. To ease emptying of the drum, the centrifuging drum includes a drum lower part and a drum upper part, which bears loosely against the drum lower part. The upper part is guided in an axially movable manner on the shaft and is movable by means of a disengagement mechanism parallel to the rotor axis into an open position in which, for self-emptying of the interior space, the drum parts are spaced apart from one another while they still rotate with the rotor shaft. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183831 | GLASS ARTICLE WITH IMPROVED CHEMICAL RESISTANCE - It is possible to reduce the time required for a path recalculation and a path switching upon occurrence of a failure. A path generation unit of a transport control server (TCS) S-1 generates normal path information in accordance with information relating to topology of a network to be established and resource information. Moreover, the path generation unit generates in advance backup path information to be used upon occurrence of a failure in accordance with the prediction topology information and the prediction resource information which have been modified in accordance with a predicted failure position. The path generation unit stores the generated prediction path information in a data storage unit. The TCS (S-1) has a path information report unit which reports the generated normal path information to a node N. The TCS (S-1) also has a failure information acquisition unit which detects occurrence of a failure. When the failure information acquisition unit detects an occurrence of a failure, the path information report unit reports the backup path information stored in the data storage unit to the node N. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183832 | FINE GRAINED CEMENTED CARBIDE WITH REFINED STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a fine grained WC-Co cemented carbide. By adding an extremely small amount of Ti, V, Zr, Ta or Nb alone or in combinations, a grain refined cemented carbide structure with less abnormal WC-grains has been obtained. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183833 | CERAMIC POWDERS COATED WITH A NANOPARTICLE LAYER AND PROCESS FOR OBTAINING THEREOF - The disclosed subject matter relates to ceramic powders coated with a layer of nanoparticles of multiple crystalline structures and processes for obtaining the same. These coatings can be obtained by means of the introduction of precursors in water in oil emulsions, which upon decomposition during its detonation, form the nanoparticles that adhere to the surface of the ceramic powder intended to coat. The later base ceramic powder can be synthesized during the emulsion detonation (W/O) or simply be directly placed in its composition. The properties of the obtained coating, such as thickness, adhesion, porosity and coated surface percentage, can be adjusted according to the application desired. The ceramic powders coated can applicable to several types of areas of nanotechnology, such as electronics, biomedicine, chemistry, ceramics, energy industries, and the like. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183834 | MODIFIED PEROVSKITE TYPE COMPOSITE OXIDE, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND COMPOSITE DIELECTRIC MATERIAL - Provided is a modified perovskite type composite oxide in which the dielectric characteristics are equal to or better than those prior to modification, there is no substantial elution of coating components from the modifying coating components, and elution of the A-site metals is suppressed effectively, while the cracking traits are good. A modified perovskite type composite oxide in which the particle surface of a perovskite type composite oxide is firstly coated with at least one selected from a group consisting of TiO | 2011-07-28 |
20110183835 | ADSORBER ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ADSORBER ELEMENT - The invention relates to an adsorber element and to a method for the production thereof, comprising a carrier material ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110183836 | ALUMINUM-CONTAINING SUBSTRATE COMPRISING A MICROPOROUS LAYER OF AN ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE ZEOLITE, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND USE THEREOF - An aluminum-containing substrate is described that comprises at least one superficially applied microporous layer of an aluminum phosphate zeolite (ALPO) as well as other layers. Said aluminum-containing substrate is characterized in that the microporous layer of the aluminum phosphate zeolite represents a primer coating on which a microporous or mesoporous secondary material is located which differs from the material of the primer coating. Said aluminum-containing substrate is produced in a particularly advantageous manner according to a method in which 1. an aluminum-containing substrate is hydrothermally treated in an aqueous suspension containing at least phosphorus as a network-forming element, and a microporous primer coating of an aluminum phosphate zeolite is formed on the substrate by means of an in situ crystallization process, especially the molar ratio between the network-forming aluminum that is deficient in the aqueous suspension and the sum of all network-forming elements in the aqueous suspension being less than 0.5 such that the aluminum required for compensating the deficiency is removed from the aluminum-containing substrate, and 2.; a microporous or mesoporous secondary material is formed on the microporous primer coating by subjecting the aluminum-containing substrate that comprises the microporous primer coating to another treatment in an aqueous suspension containing the network-forming elements required for forming the porous secondary material. The described aluminum-containing substrate is particularly suitable as a heat exchanger, as a catalytic reactor, or as a component in heat transformation technology with an anti-corrosive or anti-fouling effect. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183837 | METAL FINE PARTICLE DISPERSANT CONTAINING BRANCHED POLYMER COMPOUND HAVING AMMONIUM GROUP - There is provided a metal fine particle dispersant containing a branched polymer compound having an ammonium group. The metal fine particle dispersant of the present invention comprises a branched polymer compound having an ammonium group and having a weight average molecular weight of 500 to 5,000,000. The metal fine particle dispersant has the structure of Formula (1): | 2011-07-28 |
20110183838 | TRANSPARENT, STABLE TITANIUM DIOXIDE SOLS - A method of preparing stable, transparent photocatalytic titanium dioxide sots is disclosed which involves thermal treatment of a suspension of amorphous titanium dioxide in the presence of certain alpha-hydroxy acids. The sots comprise titanium dioxide particles in the anatase form having a crystallite size less than about 10 nm and exhibit excellent stability and transparency at basic, neutral, and acid pH. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183839 | CATALYST FOR CLEANING UP NITROGEN OXIDES AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Provided is a silver-supported alumina catalyst for reducing nitrogen oxides using ethanol, which has the drawbacks of the conventional silver-supported alumina catalysts improved, has high performance, is not likely to deteriorate over time, and has excellent initial performance and durability. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183840 | COMPOSITE OXIDES OR HYDROXIDES COMPRISING ALUMINA AND ZIRCONIA FOR AUTOMOTIVE CATALYST APPLICATIONS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - An improved method for the formation of composite hydroxides or oxides comprising, on an oxide basis, Al | 2011-07-28 |
20110183841 | HIGH-CAPACITANCE AND LOW-OXYGEN POROUS CARBON FOR EDLCS - A method for producing a low oxygen content activated carbon material includes heating a natural, non-lignocellulosic carbon precursor in an inert or reducing atmosphere to form a first carbon material, mixing the first carbon material with an inorganic compound to form an aqueous mixture, heating the aqueous mixture in an inert or reducing atmosphere to incorporate the inorganic compound into the first carbon material, removing the inorganic compound from the first carbon material to produce a second carbon material, and heating the second carbon material in an inert or reducing atmosphere to form the low oxygen content activated carbon material. The activated carbon material is suitable to form improved carbon-based electrodes for use in high energy density devices. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183842 | Triazole and Imidazole Compounds, Use Thereof and Agents Containing Them - Compounds of the formula I | 2011-07-28 |
20110183843 | ACID COMBINATION ONE STEP REACTION PROCESS FOR AGRICULTURAL USE PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A process for the manufacture of an aqueous composition that is a combination of a fungicide and fertilizer comprising the following steps:
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20110183844 | Pesticide Compositions and Methods for Their Use - Pesticide compositions and methods for their use are provided. Embodiments of the subject pesticide compositions include a pesticide and an assimilable carbon skeleton energy component. Embodiments of the subject compositions may include a pesticide and one or more of a macronutrient component, micronutrient component, vitamin/cofactor component and a complexing agent. Also provided are methods that include preparing an assimilable carbon skeleton energy containing-pesticide composition and methods for administering an assimilable carbon skeleton energy containing-pesticide composition to a plant. Kits for use in practicing the subject invention are also provided. The subject pesticide compositions find use in a variety of different applications, and are particularly suited for use in at least mollifying pesticide-induced phytotoxicity of a plant. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183845 | PENOXSULAM AS A TURFGRASS, VINEYARD AND ORCHARD FLOOR HERBICIDE - Penoxsulam, 2-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-N-(5,8-dimethoxy [1,2,4]-triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonamide, is useful in controlling broadleaf weeds and sedges in turfgrass. | 2011-07-28 |
20110183846 | CURVULARIA STRAINS AND THEIR USE TO CONFER STRESS TOLERANCE AND/OR GROWTH ENHANCEMENT IN PLANTS - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions of endophytic fungi that confer stress tolerance in inoculated plants, including both monocots and dicots. In particular, | 2011-07-28 |
20110183847 | BIOLOGICAL-BASED CATALYST TO DELAY PLANT DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES - The present invention is directed to methods for delaying a plant development process comprising exposing a plant or plant part to one or more bacteria or enzymes. In specific embodiments, the one or more bacteria are selected from the group consisting of | 2011-07-28 |
20110183848 | Piperazine Compounds With Herbicidal Effect - Piperazine compounds of the formula I | 2011-07-28 |
20110183849 | C2-PHENYL-SUBSTITUTED CYCLIC KETONOLS - The present invention relates to novel C | 2011-07-28 |
20110183850 | PENOXSULAM AS A TURFGRASS, VINEYARD AND ORCHARD FLOOR HERBICIDE - Penoxsulam, 2-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]-triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulofonamide, is useful in controlling broadleaf weeds in vines. | 2011-07-28 |