31st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110185764 | THERMAL BARRIER LINER FOR CONTAINERS - A thermal barrier liner maintains a beverage within a container at a desired temperature. The liner may include a closed cell substrate, a base layer having gas or liquid filled microcapsules, a base layer having microencapsulated solid-liquid phase change material, or combinations thereof. In other embodiments, an integral cooling element incorporates solid/liquid phase change material. The cooling element can either be attached to the exterior of the container, the interior of the container, or free-floating within the container. Other embodiments include container holders or direct beverage holders incorporating phase change materials to control temperature of the beverages. The embodiments may further include thermochromatic ink to provide a visible color indication of temperature changes for the beverage. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185765 | HEAT PUMP APPARATUS - A heat pump apparatus that is capable of suppressing an increase in the installation area therefor and volume thereof is provided. A heat pump apparatus includes a compressor that compresses refrigerant, a condenser that liquefies the compressed refrigerant, and an evaporator that evaporates the liquefied refrigerant, wherein the condenser and the evaporator are plate-type heat exchangers formed in rectangular cuboid shapes, and the condenser, which is a plate-type heat exchanger, and the evaporator, which is a plate-type heat exchanger, are disposed next each other. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185766 | Refrigerator, and Method for Producing Very Low Temperature Cold - The invention relates to a method for producing very low temperature cold through a dilution cycle wherein a two-phase mixture of the two isotopes | 2011-08-04 |
20110185767 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LIQUEFYING A HYDROCARBON-CONTAINING FEED STREAM - Method and apparatus for liquefying a hydrocarbon stream such as natural gas from a feed stream. The method comprises at least the steps of: first cooling the feed stream ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185768 | DECORATIVE JEWELRY DOUBLE CLASP WITH SINGLE SPRING FOR BRACELETS & NECKLACES - A decorative double-sided jewelry clasp for joining two ends of a jewelry chain together. The clasp comprises a rocker plate pivotally mounted to a base plate at a hinge. The hinge is formed by cooperating yokes extending from the center of each of the rocker plate and base plate. With plates facing, the yokes align and a pin is inserted there through to pivotally secure them together. A torsion spring is carried on the pin to bias the rocker plate versus the base plate. Further, the base plate has a short post at one end and a longer hook at the other, the hook looping around to the backside of the rocker plate, and thereby stopping counter-pivoting of the rocker plate. Both hook and post catch and secure the ends of the jewelry chain, with the spring locking the chain at both ends until a user depresses the rocker plate, thereby counter-biasing it open at both ends to release the chain. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185769 | REDUCING CROWN CORROSION IN A GLASSMELTING FURNACE - Corrosion of the inner surface of the crown of a glassmelting furnace is reduced or avoided by directing at low velocity along that surface a gaseous stream comprising water vapor, or comprising the combustion products of an oxy-fuel burner operated at a stoichiometric ratio of at least 1.0, or the combustion products of a burner operated at a stoichiometric ratio less than 1.0, or by injecting into the furnace interior a gaseous reactant which reacts with alkali species in said space. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185770 | Device for Manufacturing Molded Glass Body - There is provided a device for manufacturing a molded glass body, including a fall-prevention means for preventing the glass molded body which has stuck on the upper mold from falling down on the lower mold. Thus, the molded glass body does not damage the lower mold, even if the molded glass body which has stuck on the upper mold falls down from the upper mold, during a period from an end of the pressure molding to releasing and withdrawing the molded glass body obtained by the pressure molding from the any one of the upper mold and the lower mold. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185771 | ADJUSTABLE POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR COOLING MEMBERS AND METHOD - An apparatus for adjusting the cooling members located beneath fiberizing bushings is disclosed having the capability of moving each cooling member, or one portion of each cooling member, in a generally vertical direction, and/or in a lateral and/or tilting direction. Also disclosed is a process of using the apparatus to make fibers from molten material including molten glass. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185772 | VARIABLE PRESSURE WATER DELIVERY SYSTEM - A variable pressure water delivery device having an inlet valve fluidly connected to a reservoir, and connectable to a water supply, the inlet valve is at least operable between an open and closed position. The reservoir has a volume that increases elastically with increasing pressure. At least one outlet valve is fluidly connected to the reservoir and a pressure sensor is actuated by the fluid pressure in the reservoir. A controller receives an output of said pressure sensor and provides control signals to operate said inlet valve according to the output of said pressure sensor, and a desired reservoir pressure parameter. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185773 | WASHING MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH BULK TANKS - A washing machine, such as a laundry washing machine, a washing/drying machine or the like, has a tub housing a drum into which the laundry to be washed is loaded. The machine is equipped with at least one tank for a washing agent, and at least one supply duct is afferent to the tank for delivering the washing agent into the tub. A hydraulic washing circuit floods and drains the tank for cleaning purpose. A tank cleaning method is also disclosed. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185774 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A securing device for securing portable electronic devices and the method of using the securing device are disclosed. The securing device has a plate assembly, a post assembly and a main bar. A portable electronic device is inserted in-between the plate assembly and the main bar. Thereafter, the post assembly is rotated from a first position to a second position which is perpendicular to the length of the plate assembly. While in the second position, the post assembly prevents the rearward movement of the portable electronic device. The main bar prevents the upward movement of the portable electronic device. The plate assembly has a recessed profile that allows airflow through the bottom portion of the portable electronic device while being secured with the securing device. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185775 | PADLOCKS WITH ANTI-RAPPING SECURITY FEATURES - A combination padlock includes a lock housing, a shackle, and a plurality of dials. A blocking member disposed within the lock housing is pivotable about a pivot point on the blocking member between a shackle securing position and a shackle releasing position. Each of the plurality of dials includes an unlocking feature disposed on an outer periphery of the dial. When each of the plurality of dials is rotated to an unlocking orientation, each of the unlocking features aligns with a corresponding dial engaging portion of the blocking member, allowing the blocking member to pivot from the shackle securing position to the shackle releasing position. Engagement of the blocking member with the inner front surface of the lock housing is limited to a location longitudinally aligned with the pivot point to limit lateral movement of the blocking member without limiting pivoting movement of the blocking member. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185776 | Securing Apparatus for Portable Electronic Devices - An apparatus for securing an electronic device includes a main body with two ends. An arm is provided at one end of the main body, and has a hook attached thereto, shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. An additional arm is slidably attached to the other end of the main body, and is capable of being slid by a user to several lateral positions relative to the main body. An additional hook is provided on the slidable arm, and is shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. A locking system is provided to lock and unlock the slidable arm to at least one of the lateral positions. A base section is capable of being secured at or near a location. The main body is adjustably attached to the base section. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185777 | SIDE-HUNG DOOR OR WINDOW SINGLE LATCH LOCK - The present utility model discloses a side-hung door or window single latch lock, comprising: a first lock body and a second lock body disposed on an inner side and an outer side of a door or window and sandwiching the door or window in between, the first lock body including a first handle and the second lock body including a second handle, characterized in that the first lock body further comprises a latch assembly linked to the first handle and controlling opening and closing, and an elastic locking and controlling mechanism respectively linked to the first handle and the second handle to transmissively control the opening and closing of the latch assembly. As compared with the past, the present utility model is advantageous in that it is simple in overall structure, has less transmission components, is convenient and quick in assembling and simple and easy to operate, adapted for anti-theft needs of left side-hung or right side-hung door or window, exhibits a good applicability and strong universality, and is relatively low in cost and adapted for spread for use. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185778 | MACHINE TOOL - The present invention provides a machine tool making it possible that an operator needs to remove a key member from a predetermined position after an unlock condition of a door is established when a door lock mechanism brings the door into an unlocked state, meanwhile the operator can recognize the necessity of reattaching the key member to the predetermined position when the door lock mechanism brings the door into a locked state. In the machine tool, an interlock mechanism | 2011-08-04 |
20110185779 | TOOL BOX LOCKING MECHANISIMS FOR REMOTE ACTIVATION - An improved method of rotating the lockrod of a tool storage unit to the “locked” or “unlocked” position by use of a linear actuator to rotate the lockrod actuator, where the linear actuator operates electrically, allowing for control by any remotely or automatically operated system. The tool storage unit locking mechanisms include a center-neutral key position that rotates 90 degrees in either direction from center to lock and unlock the unit. This design allows a standard key to operate the locking mechanism, but also allows a secondary mechanism (such as an electromagnetically driven mechanism) to directly operate the lock. Due to its specifics, the design would also allow for retrofitability. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185780 | Kimberlite Based Plant Nutrient and Preparation Thereof - The present invention relates to provides novel fertilizer products from Kimberlite having utility as nutrients to supply silica, magnesium, trace elements with or without organic substances, and also having scope to design products with various combinations with other fertilizers and/or plant based nutrients with or without nano structure. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185781 | Aqueous Pigment Preparations Having Nonionic Additives on the Basis of Alyl and Vinyl Ether - The invention relates to an aqueous pigment preparation, containing (A) at least one organic and/or inorganic pigment, (B) a dispersing agent of the formulas (I), (II), (III), or (IV), or mixtures of the dispersing agent of the formulas (I), (II), (III), or (IV), (C) optionally a wetting agent, (D) optionally further surfactants and/or dispersing agents, (E) optionally one or multiple organic solvents, or one or multiple hydrotropic substances, (F) optionally further additives common for the production of aqueous pigment dispersions, and (G) water. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185782 | FLOW FORM TOOL MANDREL - An apparatus includes a mandrel having a first end and a second end, the mandrel including a cavity formed therein, a pilot disposed in the cavity formed in the mandrel, a portion of the pilot extending outwardly from the first end of the mandrel, and an insert disposed in a channel formed in the mandrel and through an exterior surface of the mandrel, wherein a portion of the pilot abuts the insert and radial outward movement of the insert is caused by an axial movement of the pilot. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185783 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE NON-CUTTING PRODUCTION OF AN OUTSIDE THREAD ON HOLLOW METAL WORK PIECES - A method for the non-cutting production of an outer thread on hollow metal work pieces for use as hollow screws, hollow shafts, threaded sleeves or fittings as stable connecting or fastening elements. The method is particularly suited for thin-walled work pieces and a device is provided for carrying out the method. Within a multistage press formed with a displaceable carriage and a stationary work piece carrier unit, a wire or hollow tube section forming the base material is reshaped in one or more reshaping stages I to V into a finished hollow blank. In the multistage press, the pre-fabricated hollow blank is inserted in a further stage VI into a multipart split tool with a cavity having an inside wall that is provided with a negative of the thread to be formed. In the closed state of the split tool, at least one mandrel is inserted into the central opening of the blank and the blank is widened, wherein the contours of the threaded profile is filled by a radial material flow and subsequently the finished work piece is removed. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185784 | Hydraulic Swage Press - A swaging press ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185785 | Servo Hemming Press - Servo hemming press includes a direct drive system powered with a centrally located common planetary gear servo drive. A pair of connecting rods can actuate a slide vertically up and down to close the hemming tools and can perform the desired hemming operation. A planetary gear box preferably with dual output shafts is directly coupled to the crank shafts through couplings. The bottom end of the connecting rod can be connected to a pivot pin block that is secured to the base of the press. A spring-type overload protector can be incorporated between the base and the pivot pin block to protect the press from possible overloading beyond the rated tonnage capacity. The desired torque to deliver the rated tonnage to perform the hemming operation is delivered directly by a servo motor connected to the planetary gear box, thereby eliminating a flywheel and clutch of earlier systems. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185786 | OPTICAL SENSING IN AN ADVERSE ENVIRONMENT - A method includes flowing gases including combustion byproducts past an exposed face of an optical element in an engine fluid conduit, and depositing debris on the exposed face of the optical element. The debris may be soot, unburned hydrocarbons, sulfates, and/or a reductant precipitate. The method further includes passing electromagnetic (EM) radiation through the optical element and the flowing gases and interrogating the EM radiation after passing through the optical element and the flowing gases to determine an amount of debris accumulated on the exposed face of the optical element. The method further includes heating a resistive wire thermally coupled to the optical element sufficiently to remove accumulated debris from the exposed face in response to the amount of debris exceeding a threshold. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185787 | INSECT HOLDER - An insect holder ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185788 | IONIC LIQUIDS AS SOLVENTS IN HEADSPACE GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY - A method of using an ionic liquid as solvent in headspace gas chromatography. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185789 | CALORIFIC VALUE CALCULATION FORMULA GENERATING SYSTEM, CALORIFIC VALUE CALCULATION FORMULA GENERATING METHOD, CALORIFIC VALUE CALCULATING SYSTEM, AND CALORIFIC VALUE CALCULATING METHOD - A calorific value calculation formula generating system is equipped with a measuring mechanism for measuring heat dissipation constant values or thermal conductivity values of each of plural mixed gases each containing plural kinds of gas components at plural temperatures; and a formula generation module for generating a calorific value calculation formula having heat dissipation constant or thermal conductivities at the plural temperatures as independent variables and a calorific value as a dependent variable on the basis of calorific value values of the plural mixed gases and the heat dissipation constant values or the thermal conductivity values measured at the plural temperatures. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185790 | Leakage Detection Method and System Using Camera Image - Provided is a leakage detection system and method using an image that may detect a leakage of high temperature high pressure steam using an image. The leakage detection method may include: obtaining an image of a target where a leakage of high temperature high pressure steam occurs; detecting, in the obtained image, an edge image before the leakage occurs and an edge image after the leakage occurs; detecting only a leakage edge image by comparing the edge image before the leakage occurs and the edge image after the leakage occurs; removing noise from the leakage edge image; and displaying the leakage edge image in which the noise is removed. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185791 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EVAPORATIVE COOLING INFRARED THERMOGRAPHIC LEAK DETECTION - A method for leak testing a vessel is described. The method includes providing an environment within the vessel that is at a lower humidity than the environment surrounding the vessel, and using a thermographic imaging system to identify any leaks associated with the vessel. The leaks are identified based on evaporative cooling that occurs when a portion of the lower humidity environment escapes from the vessel and mixes with the higher humidity environment surrounding the vessel. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185792 | CONTACTLESS LEAK TEST USING PULSES - The invention relates to a leak test for filled and closed plastic bottles ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185793 | Seal assembly with leak monitoring - A seal assembly is provided for a joint between a first pipe segment having a first flange and a second pipe segment having a second flange. The seal assembly has at least one primary sealing member mounted on the first flange and forming a loop around the first pipe segment and at least one supplemental sealing member mounted on the first flange between the first pipe segment and the at least one primary sealing member, the at least one supplemental sealing member forming a loop around the first pipe segment. The seal assembly also has a first sealed containment area that is formed between the at least one primary and at least one supplemental sealing members when the at least one primary and at least one supplemental sealing members are compressed and a plurality of conduits formed in the first flange and extending from a first face of the first flange oriented away from the second flange to a second face of the first flange oriented toward the second flange. The plurality of conduits includes a first supply conduit located between the at least one primary sealing member and the at least one supplemental sealing member and a return conduit located so that the at least one primary sealing member is positioned between the supply conduit and the return conduit. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185794 | PHASE SEPARATION DETECTOR FOR FUEL STORAGE TANK - A method of determining if phase separation into an upper layer of a first fluid and a lower layer of a first fluid has occurred in a tank containing a first fluid, the method including determining a first density of the first fluid adjacent a top surface of the first fluid, determining a second density of the first fluid adjacent a bottom of the tank, and comparing the first density of the first fluid to the second density of the first fluid to determine if the first fluid has separated into the upper layer of the first fluid and the lower layer of the first fluid separated by a phase separation boundary. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185795 | TEST APPARATUS - The present invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185796 | CISATRACURIUM DERIVATIVES, PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides compounds which are useful, e.g., as reference markers for analyzing the purity of cisatracurium and salts thereof, a test method for determining the said purity and processes for preparing reference markers. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185797 | ANALYZING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - An analyzing device includes a feeder connected to a container in which a sample is contained for sucking the sample from the container and feeding the sample, and a controller for performing control for feeding from the feeder to a measurer. In measuring the sample, the controller performs control so that results of a plurality of times of measurement are obtained with respect to the single container in which the sample is contained, without changing the container. This arrangement allows quick accuracy check. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185798 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING FUEL INJECTORS - A fuel injector diagnostic is disclosed. In one example, the diagnostic can determine if that amount of fuel injected or the timing of start of injection is degraded. Thus, the fuel injector diagnostic method can distinguish between different types of injector degradation. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185799 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING THE STEP-BY-STEP INJECTION RATE PROVIDED BY A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM USED IN A HIGH POWER HEAT ENGINE - The method of the invention includes the injection of fuel in a first constant-volume measuring chamber ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185800 | DEVICE FOR ANALYZING THE STEP-BY-STEP INJECTION RATE PROVIDED BY A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM USED IN A HIGH POWER HEAT ENGINE - The invention relates to a device that includes: a first chamber ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185801 | Motor Shaft Speed Sensor Arrangement - A work vehicle ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185802 | ARRANGEMENT FOR DETERMINING THE PRESSURE IN AN UNDERCARRIAGE TYRE OF AN AIRCRAFT - The subject matter of the invention is an arrangement for determining the pressure in an undercarriage tyre of an aircraft, which arrangement has a measurement matrix ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185803 | BICYCLE FITTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A bicycle fitting system includes a wind tunnel, a platform, a load cell, a bicycle rig, a plurality of actuators, and a processor. The platform is disposed within the wind tunnel and includes a rear roller, a front strut, and a rear strut. The load cell is coupled to the platform. The bicycle rig is coupled to the front and rear struts and includes a plurality of adjustment points, a rear wheel, a handle bar, and a seat, with the rear wheel friction coupled to the rear roller. Each adjustment point is associated with one of the actuators, and each actuator is operable to alter a configuration of the bicycle rig. The processor receives an output from the load cell and operates the actuators while a rider is riding the bicycle rig. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185804 | Apparatus and Method for Quantatively Measuring Liquid Film Drying Rates on Substrates - An apparatus and method for measuring the drying rate of a liquid or liquid film in air or other gaseous media by either: a) measuring changes in the print density of the liquid; b) measuring changes in the dynamic surface tension of the liquid; c) measuring the differential pressure between an inert gas required to displace a sample of the liquid drawn into a capillary tube from a reservoir of the liquid and the pressure required for a bubble of the gas to form in the reservoir; and d) measuring the electrical conductance or resistance of the liquid. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185805 | VARIABLE THROAT VENTURI FLOW METER - A variable throat Venturi flow meter includes an upstream pipe section having an upstream cross-sectional area, a throat section having a variable throat cross-sectional area that is smaller than the upstream cross-sectional area, and a plurality of section-varying elements adapted to temporarily vary the throat cross-sectional area to allow a downhole tool to pass through the throat section. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185806 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRECISE POSITIONING OF A BOREHOLE MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT - A system and method for use in a downhole tool having distance measurement, feature detection, and primary measurement devices positioned therein are provided. In one example, the method includes recording a first plurality of features and corresponding positions in a first log using the feature detection device and the distance measurement device, respectively. A first feature of the first plurality of features is selected and the position corresponding to the first feature is identified. The feature detection device is aligned relative to the first feature based on the identified position. A first primary measurement is taken using the primary measurement device while the feature detection device is aligned relative to the first feature. The steps of recording, selecting, moving, and taking are repeated to obtain a second primary measurement while the feature detection device is aligned relative to a second feature of a second plurality of features. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185807 | MONITORING SYSTEM FOR WELL CASING - A system for use in a wellbore, comprises a length of casing, a structure that is configured to deform with deformation of the casing, said structure being affixed to the length of casing at substantially the same radial position along the length of casing, and a sensing device that is configured to measure deformation of the structure, said device comprising a plurality of sensors that are distributed with respect to at least one of the length of said structure and the periphery of said structure. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185808 | CAPACITIVE FILL LEVEL SENSOR AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING A FILL LEVEL - A capacitive fill level sensor for determining a fill level of a liquid is described. Two electrodes are provided having a plastic sheathing and a capacitance measuring device for detecting the electrical capacitance between the electrodes. An estimator device is used for estimating a fill level of a liquid between the electrodes based on the detected electrical capacitance, taking into account different dielectric constants for sections of the plastic sheathing in the liquid and outside of the liquid. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185809 | UNIVERSAL FLASH SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PETROLEUM RESERVOIR FLUIDS STUDY - A flash system and method is disclosed to control the rate of flashing a reservoir fluid sample from reservoir conditions to a given pressure and temperature in order to produce a liquid and a gas phase of the sample. The flash system comprises a flash apparatus including a separating chamber, a metering valve positioned at an inlet of the separating chamber, and a gas flow meter positioned at an outlet of the separating chamber. A pump is provided to displace the sample from a sample chamber to the flash apparatus, wherein the pump speed and the discharge rate of the metering valve can be automatically controlled. The flash system may be used in a laboratory environment and at the site of an oilfield reservoir. The present disclosure provides a universal flash system and method that can limit operator actions to a minimum of simple operations to ensure the repeatability of the process independent of the operator's skill. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185810 | SENSOR HAS COMBINED IN-PLANE AND PARALLEL-PLANE CONFIGURATION - A sensor senses a magnitude of a physical parameter of the sensor's environment. The sensor has first and second electrodes, and a material layer between them. The material has an electrical property, e.g., capacitance or resistance, whose value depends on the magnitude of the physical parameter. The first electrode is formed in a first layer, and the second electrode is formed in a second layer, different from the first layer. The first layer has a trench and an elevation next to the trench. The trench has a bottom wall and a side wall. The material is positioned on the bottom wall and on the side wall and on top of the elevation. The trench accommodates at least a part of the second electrode. The second electrode leaves exposed the material formed on top of the elevation. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185811 | Test Slot Carriers - A test rack for a storage device testing system includes a plurality of test slot carriers. Each of the test slot carriers includes a plurality of test slot assemblies. The test slot assemblies are configured to received and support storage devices for testing. The test rack also includes a chassis. The chassis includes a plurality of carrier receptacles for releasable receiving and supporting the test slot carriers. The test slot carriers are interchangeable with each other among the various carrier receptacles. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185812 | METHOD FOR FIXING A COMPONENT IN A CASING AND ASSEMBLY HEREOF - Method for fixing a functional component ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185813 | MICROMECHANICAL YAW RATE SENSOR HAVING TWO SENSITIVE AXES AND COUPLED DETECTION MODES - In a yaw rate sensor with a substrate having a main extent plane and with a first and second partial structure disposed parallel to the main extent plane, the first partial structure includes a first driving structure and the second partial structure includes a second driving structure, the first and second partial structure being excitable by a driving device, via the first and second driving structure, into oscillation parallel to a first axis parallel to the main extent plane, the first partial structure having a first Coriolis element and the second partial structure having a second Coriolis element, the yaw rate sensor being characterized in that the first and second Coriolis elements are displaceable by a Coriolis force parallel to a second axis, which is perpendicular to the first axis, and parallel to a third axis, which is perpendicular to the first and second axis, the second axis extending parallel to the main extent plane, and the first Coriolis element being connected to the second Coriolis element via a coupling element. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185814 | METHOD FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE INVESTIGATION OF THE BOTTOM OF METALLIC TANK STRUCTURES - The present invention relates to a method for non-destructive investigation of the bottom of metallic tank structures, comprising the following steps:
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20110185815 | DETECTION OF DEPOSITS IN FLOWLINES | 2011-08-04 |
20110185816 | Micromechanical sensor element for capacitive pressure detection - A micromechanical capacitive pressure sensor has a layered structure, which includes at least one deflectable carrier element for at least one deflectable measuring electrode in a first layer plane and at least one stationary carrier structure for at least one counter electrode in a second layer plane parallel to the first layer plane. The carrier structure is suspended in a closed cavity of the layered structure between two diaphragms, which are oriented essentially perpendicularly to the layer planes and delimit the cavity on two opposite sides. At least one pressure connection aperture is provided, via which at least one of the two diaphragms may be subjected to a pressure being measured. The carrier element is connected to the two diaphragms in such a way that diaphragm deformations cause a parallel shift of the measuring electrode relative to the counter electrode. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185817 | SENSOR MEMBRANE - A pressure or force sensor has a sensor housing, a measuring element in the housing, and a sensor membrane. The membrane is delimited by an inner edge and an outer edge, which is connected in a pressure-resistant manner to the sensor housing. The inner edge transitions in a pressure-resistant manner into a movable plunger, the travel of which can be detected by the measuring element. The membrane has one or more elastic regions between the outer edge and the inner edge, each region having a thinnest point, wherein the material thickness inside the elastic region increases steadily on both sides of this thinnest point. The cross-section of the membrane has an arched shape in each elastic region, and the arched shape has a convex outer and concave inner contour relative to the arch orientation. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185818 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELIMINATING VARYING PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS IN A PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - A single pressure sensing capsule has a reference pressure ported to the rear side of a silicon sensing die. The front side of the silicon sensing die receives a main pressure at another port. The difference between the main and reference pressure results in the sensor providing an differential pressure output. The reference pressure or main pressure may be derived from a pump pressure which is being monitored. The pump pressure output is subjected to a pump ripple or a sinusoidally varying pressure. In order to compensate for pump ripple, a coiled tube or an adjustable dampening chamber comprising a spiral inlet tube and a volume cavity can be used. The tube length is selected to suppress the pump ripple as applied to the sensor die. In this manner, the pump ripple cannot cause resonance which would result in pressure amplification and which pressure amplification would destroy the sensor. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185819 | PRESSURE SENSITIVE SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A molten dielectric resin material is filled in a section of an inside of a hollow dielectric body, in which electrode wires are installed. The molten dielectric resin material is solidified to form filler resin, so that the hollow dielectric body has a sensor portion, in which the filler resin is not filled in the inside of the hollow dielectric body, and a non-sensor portion, in which the filler resin is filled in the inside of the hollow dielectric body. A power supply connector is installed to one end part of the hollow dielectric body located at the non-sensor portion side and includes a plurality of electrically conductive terminals that are electrically connected to the plurality of electrode wires. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185820 | STARTUP TECHNIQUES FOR A DIGITAL FLOWMETER - Startup and operational techniques for a digital flowmeter are described. The techniques select an optimal mode of operation for the digital flowmeter, depending on a current environment of the flowmeter. For example, during a startup operation of the flowmeter, the mode of operation might include a random sequence mode, in which filtered, random frequencies are applied as a drive signal to a flowtube associated with the digital flowmeter. Once the flowtube reaches a resonant mode of vibration, the digital flowmeter may transition to a positive feedback mode, in which a sensor signal representing a motion of the flowtube is fed back to the flowtube as a drive signal, as part of a feedback loop. Once an oscillation of the flowtube is achieved and analyzed, a digital synthesis mode of operation may be implemented, in which the analyzed sensor signals are used to synthesize the drive signal. In either the positive feedback mode or the digital synthesis mode, the digital flowmeter may revert to a previous mode to regain stable and desired oscillation of the flowtube, such as might be required during a recovery operation associated with a disturbance to an operation of the digital flowmeter. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185821 | FLOW RATE METER INCORPORATING REUSABLE DEVICE - A flow rate meter comprises a disposable fluid transport portion and a reusable interface connector removably attached to the transport portion. The transport portion includes a flow conduit having an input and an output, while the interface connector provides feedback to a desired location. First and second portions of control circuitry are, respectively, associated with the transport portion and the interface connector. The first circuitry portion includes a plurality of electrodes and derives flow rate. The device measures a range of flow rates and is adapted, for example, for use in micro-fluidic systems including fluids administration to a patient's body. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185822 | FLOW METER AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A CABLE FAULT IN A CABLING OF THE FLOW METER - A method for detecting a cable fault in a cabling of a flow meter is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The method includes testing one or more first pickoff wires and one or more second pickoff wires of the cabling for pickoff open wire faults. The method further includes testing the first pickoff wires and the second pickoff wires for pickoff connection orientation faults if no pickoff open wire faults are determined in the first pickoff wires and the second pickoff wires. The method further includes testing one or more driver wires of the cabling for driver open wire faults. The method further includes testing the driver wires for a driver connection orientation fault if no driver open wire faults are determined in the driver wires. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185823 | Sensor-equipped bearing for wheel - A sensor equipped wheel support bearing assembly includes rolling elements ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185824 | FORCE SENSOR AND CORRESPONDING FORCE MONITORING MATTRESS - A force sensor and corresponding force monitoring mattress is provided. The force sensor ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185825 | HORSESHOE LOAD CELL - A horseshoe load cell is designed to aid in optimizing sucker rod oil production, to improve the installation and removal process for polished rod load cells. This device includes top and bottom washers, a retaining plate and associated bolts. The washers may be used to hold the load cell in the proper position on the polished rod. These washers may also be made in a variety of sizes to accommodate a range of polished rod sizes. An anti-rotation bar can be included to eliminate conflicts between load cell cabling and rod-rotator operation. The anti-rotation bar may have a hole for a quick link to absorb cable tension, reserving the cable strain relief for weatherproofing. The combination of the washers, the specially designed arms and the hole placement in the arms centers the load between the strain gauges, maximizing measurement accuracy. Two sets of strain gauges may be placed on each arm symmetrically around the rod string, providing an effective measurement method. Varying arm sizes and hole placements can be included to allow for different load ratings. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185826 | Sample Tubes for Use in Automated Systems and Methods of Manufacture - One or more embodiments of the invention are directed to sample tubes comprising a cylindrical elongate tube having a gripping section with at least one discontinuity extending radially about the outside surface of the elongate tube. Methods of making sample tubes and their use in sample handlers are also described. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185827 | MICRODEVICE, MICROCHIP APPARATUS AND ANALYSIS METHOD UTILIZING THE SAME - Provided a microdevice capable of performing analysis quickly and at a high level of sensitivity even when a minute amount of sample solution is used. The microdevice is equipped with a rotation board, a reaction field provided on the rotation board, and an introduction portion for introducing a solution into the reaction field. The microdevice is characterized in that the following angle is always 45 to 90°: an angle of a part of a wall surface of the reaction field where the centrifugal force has the greatest effect with respect to the direction of the centrifugal force generated when the rotation board is rotated. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185828 | APPARATUS FOR CONTAINED INSPECTION AND TRANSPORTATION OF SUSPECT OBJECTS - Apparatus/device for the contained inspection and possible transportation of a potentially dangerous object, the apparatus including: an inspection unit ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185829 | ROTATIONAL VIBRATION GYRO - A rotational vibration type gyro | 2011-08-04 |
20110185830 | ANDERSON GYRO STABLE SYSTEM FOR REMOTE CONTROL TWO-WHEEL MODEL - An AGSS for an RC two-wheel model composed of a wheel body, a wheel frame received in the wheel body, a spindle inserted through the wheel frame, a transmission gear assembly mounted to the spindle, a flywheel assembly mounted to the spindle, and a unidirectional rotary assembly. The unidirectional rotary assembly includes a sleeve rotatably sleeved onto the spindle, and a unidirectional rotary member mounted to the sleeve. The sleeve has external annular teeth engaging the transmission gear assembly. The unidirectional rotary member is mounted in the flywheel assembly for driving unidirectional rotation of the flywheel assembly as the RC two-wheel model gets started and for disengaging from the flywheel assembly as the RC two-wheel model brakes, such that the flywheel idles to protect the internal parts of the RC two-wheel model from inertial collision. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185831 | Interchangeable-Core adjuster assembly for optical mounts - The interchangeable-core adjuster assembly for optical mounts comprises a carrier bushing and an internally-threaded core bushing that fits snuggly inside the carrier bushing. The carrier bushing is fixedly fitted into the hole the stage plate of the optical mount, and the core bushing slides inside it. The core bushing is irrotatably locked into position within the carrier bushing by conjugate key-keyway structures on carrier and core bushings. While the carrier bushing remains in the stage plate of the optical mount, the core bushing can be removed and replaced with another core bushing having a different pitch. In this way, the same mount may be used with either fine adjuster screw or ultra-fine adjuster screws by simply interchanging core bushings having the corresponding pitches. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185832 | Wind Power Plant Transmission and Auxiliary Drive for a Wind Power Plant Transmission - A wind power plant transmission with at least one transmission stage which comprises at least a first and a second gearwheel, wherein a third gearwheel is provided which is connected axially to and is centered on the first or second gearwheels. At least the first, second and third gearwheels are encompassed by a transmission housing. Flange-mounted on the transmission housing is an auxiliary drive, where the torque of the auxiliary drive can be transmitted to the third gearwheel by a fourth gearwheel which is movable axially along, and can rotate with, a driveshaft which is driven by a motor. In an activated state of the auxiliary drive, the third gearwheel is in engagement with the fourth gearwheel. By omitting a front-mounted gearing and thereby reducing the number of individual parts, it is possible for a wind power plant transmission to be obtained in a more cost-effective and more compact manner. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185833 | POWER ASSIST ELEMENT - The invention relates to a power assist element ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185834 | Spinning Apparatus and Method of Assembly - The present invention is directed to a modular spinning apparatus adapted for the centrifugal separation of components in a biological sample. In one embodiment, the modular spinning apparatus comprises several non-lubricated elements which are designed and adapted for manual assembly within a sterile operating room. The elements comprise a lubrication free gearbox with a non-lubricated gear system therein, a rotatable riser shaft engaged with the gear system and a riser head fixedly engaged with the rotatable riser shaft. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185835 | METHOD FOR REMOTE MECHANISM ACTUATION AND EXOSKELETON APTIC INTERFACE BASED THEREON - A method for actuating a mechanism imposing a prefixed relative movement between a first and a second rigid link and a hand exoskeleton obtained by utilizing the method. The mechanism includes revolute joints and may be a parallelogram mechanism, a pantograph remote center of rotation mechanism, or a multiple-degrees-of-freedom mechanism. The method provides coaxially arranging at one or more selected revolute joints a number of idle pulleys which are greater than the number of degrees of freedom of the mechanism, the first of the selected revolute joints preferably having its rotation axis fixed with respect to the rigid link; the method also provides arranging an inextensible cable between a traction point and a terminal point on the mechanism or on the second rigid link. By pulling the inextensible cable at the traction point, a multiplied torque is produced which is the sum of singular torques produced by the inextensible cable at each idle pulley, the multiplied torque causing a relative movement between the links. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185836 | BICYCLE BRAKE AND SHIFT OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle brake and shift operating device is provided with a bicycle mounting bracket, a brake lever, a gear shifting mechanism, a first gear shift member and a connecting structure. The brake lever is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket about a first axis between a rest position and a brake operating position. The gear shifting mechanism is configured to operate a bicycle gear changing device to any one of a plurality of gear positions. The first gear shift member is pivotally mounted relative to the bicycle mounting bracket about a second axis. The first gear shift member is connected to the gear shifting mechanism to actuate the gear shifting mechanism. The connecting structure interconnects the brake lever and the first gear shift member together such that the first gear shift member pivots about the second axis in response to the brake lever being pivoted about the first axis. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185837 | HUMANOID ROBOT IMPLEMENTING A SPHERICAL HINGE WITH COUPLED ACTUATORS - The invention relates to a humanoid robot using a spherical joint with coupled actuators and a method using the spherical articulation. The invention is of particular utility in the production of humanoid robots coming closest to human anthropomorphism. The joint connects two elements of the robot. The joint is moved by three actuators of which a first joint and a second joint act in parallel and are coupled together, and of which a third actuator acts in series with the first two actuators about an axis. According to the invention, the axis of the third actuator is the axis of which the angular range of movement must be the greatest in order to come close to human anthropomorphism. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185838 | PUSH BUTTON SWITCH WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - A push button switch includes a base, a locking member received in the base, a push button switch penetrating the base to engage with the locking member, and a lock body. The base defines a receiving chamber and includes first magnetic members. The push button switch defines a hole. The lock body includes second magnetic members, and penetrates the hole and the receiving chamber to engage with the base by the first magnetic members attracting the second magnetic member. The push button is limited to slide by the lock body and is slideable along the base when the lock body is driven to rotate relative to the push button by an external force. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185839 | POSITION ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR STEERING WHEEL - The present invention realizes a structure for a tilt-telescopic steering device, capable of, without requiring particularly high accuracy, effectively preventing a steering wheel from being positionally displaced in a secondary collision. When an adjustment lever | 2011-08-04 |
20110185840 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN INERTIAL DRIVE - A method of and apparatus for rectifying angular momentum of a rotating or spinning mass into linear acceleration forces includes a mass which is rotated about an axis of rotation which passes through the center of matter of the mass. This forms a gyroscope like rotating mass. The plane of rotation is perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is moved in a manner to force precession of the rotating mass while holding the mass in relation to a frame of reference in a manner so that liner acceleration forces produced by the forced precession of the spinning mass are applied to the frame of reference. The spinning mass may be mounted in a frame of reference, such as a base to which the rectified angular momentum is to be applied, so that the center of matter of the rotating mass is in a fixed position with respect to a base forming a frame of reference. The forced precession of the rotating mass rectifies angular momentum of the rotating mass to create linear acceleration of the rotating mass and of the frame of reference in which the rotating mass is mounted. The invention also involves the controlling, powering, and utilizing of the axial dynamics of spinning matter for purposes of motion and energy control. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185841 | CABLE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR BICYCLE REAR DERAILLEUR SYSTEM - A cable adjustment device includes a rear derailleur system including a stationary member, a link, a movable member and a guide member. The stationary member has a passage which communicates with an interior space. A pivotal member is pivotably received in the interior space. An adjustment bolt extends through the passage and the pivotal member. The cable extends through the axial through hole in the adjustment bolt and is connected to the clamping member on the movable member. The interior space and the opening of the passage are wide enough so that the adjustment bolt can be pivoted about the axis of the pivotal member. The cable does not have any bending portion between the clamping member and the adjustment bolt. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185842 | FLYWHEEL LOCKING TOOL KIT - A flywheel locking tool kit comprises unitary body blocks designed to fit through and respectively compatible with the opening of a bell housing of a transmission so that teeth provided on one sector of the tool may be engaged with the flywheel teeth and projections and elements of the opposite end of the tool may be engaged with the sides or edges of the opening through the bell housing to retain the tool in a fixed, desired position. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185843 | PEDAL ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM - An electrical-mechanical brake apparatus includes a bracket ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185844 | SEAL PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY - A seal protector assembly is provided. The seal protector assembly includes an expandable cylinder for protecting a seal. A plug or cap is removably attached to the expandable cylinder. After shipment of the transmission, the plug or cap is removed. Once any potential damage to the seal during assembly has passed, the expandable cylinder is then removed. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185845 | REDUCTION UNIT PARTICULARLY OF THE EPICYCLIC TYPE COMPRISING A FAN - A reduction unit, particularly of the epicyclic type, comprising a casing for the rotary support and containment of an input shaft, of an output shaft, and of at least one reduction stage that is interposed between them, the input shaft being able to rotate by an actuation shaft of a motor, which can be associated monolithically and coaxially with the input shaft. The reduction unit comprises at least one fan, which is arranged substantially coaxially to the input shaft, proximate to the reduction unit, and is supported even indirectly by one of the shafts. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185846 | LOCK PIN-TYPE AUTOMOBILE SYNCHRONIZER - A lock pin-type automobile synchronizer includes a higher gear conical ring ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185847 | CONTROL SYSTEM OF HYBRID POWER DRIVE APPARATUS - [Subject] In a hybrid drive power apparatus, distortional oscillation of power transfer shafts caused by fluctuation in output torque of an engine is restrained to prevent the occurrence of unpleasant noises such as hitting noise of gear teeth, harsh noise in the vehicle body and the like. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185848 | CLUTCH TYPE REVERSIBLE TRANSMISSION BICYCLE WITH BIDIRECTIONAL INPUT AND ONE-WAY OUTPUT - The present invention is applied to pedal vehicles, or mixture of electric and pedal vehicles, or combination of electric and pedal auxiliary vehicles, especially to a bicycle capable of being pedaled bidirectionally and driven to move in unidirectional, and through releasing the connectable or releasable clutch device, the clutch type reversible transmission bicycle with bidirectional input and one-way output is prevented from lock status. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185849 | INTEGRATED GEAR TRAIN WITH BIDIRECTIONAL INPUT AND ONE-WAY OUTPUT - For the integrated gear train with bidirectional input and one-way output, the rotary direction of the input shaft is changed, and the output direction of the output shaft is constant, in which the speed ratio between the input shaft driven at the first rotary direction and the output shaft, and that between the input shaft driven at the second rotary direction and the output shaft are same or different. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185850 | MODIFYING FLUX FOR MOLTEN ALUMINIUM - A composition for releasing sodium or strontium or both into molten aluminium or aluminium-based alloy. The composition is formed by fusing a mixture comprising at least two salts, at least one of the salts having sodium as a cation and/or at least one of the salts having strontium as a cation, at least one of the salts having carbonate as an anion and at least one of the salts having a halide as an anion. The composition may be employed as a modifying flux for altering the microstructure of aluminium and aluminium alloy. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185851 | Fine Composite Metal Particles and Their Production Method, Micro-Bodies, and Magnetic Beads - Fine composite metal particle comprising a metal core and a coating layer of carbon, and being obtained by reducing metal oxide powder with carbon powder. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185852 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING NANOSTRUCTURE FORMATIONS AND SHAPES - A method of forming monodispersed metal nanowires comprising: forming a reaction mixture including a metal salt, a capping agent and a quaternary ammonium chloride in a reducing solvent at a first temperature; and forming metal nanowires by reducing the metal salt in the reaction mixture. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185853 | Methods For The Production Of Silver Nanowires - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to novel methods for the solution-based production of silver nanowires by adaptation of the polyol process. Some embodiments of the present invention can be practiced at lower temperature and/or at higher concentration than previously described methods. In some embodiments reactants are added in solid form rather than in solution. In some embodiments, an acid compound is added to the reaction. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185854 | Synthesis of Fluorescent Metal Nanoclusters - Fluorescent metal nanoclusters were prepared. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185855 | METHOD TO PRODUCE MONOTECTIC DISPERSED METALLIC ALLOYS - The invention relates to a method for producing monotectic alloys with finely dispersed and homogeneously distributed second phase particles from two or more starting metals or alloys, in which the two or more metals or alloys are melted together or separately and the two or more, practically immiscible liquid metallic alloys are mixed to disperse the alloy of lower volume ratio with the other alloy of higher volume ratio, then the system is cooled below the eutectic temperature. The characteristic feature of the method is that at least one of the starting alloys contains stabilizing solid particles. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185856 | Ironmaking and Steelmaking - A steelmaking process is disclosed. The process includes producing molten steel and molten steelmaking slag in a steelmaking process, the steelmaking slag including iron units and flux units, and thereafter producing molten iron in a molten bath based direct smelting process using a substantial portion of the steelmaking slag as part of the feed material requirements for the direct smelting process. A direct smelting process is also disclosed. The process includes pre-treating ferrous material including steelmaking slag and thereafter direct smelting molten iron using the pretreated ferrous material as part of the feed material for the process. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185857 | MOULD AND A METHOD OF COMPOSITE CASTING OF A ONE PIECE CAST TOOL - A mould for one piece casting of a tool, which has a working component of steel and a body of grey iron has a first mould cavity section for the steel and a second mould cavity section for the grey iron, with an interconnection zone therebetween. A dividing plane between the sections is planar and horizontal and located at the interconnection zone. A duct leads from the first section to an accommodation space for possible surplus of steel. In a method for one piece casting of a tool, which has a working component of steel and a body of grey iron with an interconnection zone therebetween, the steel is cast in a first mould cavity section and the grey iron in a second mould cavity section. A dividing plane between the mould cavity sections is planar and horizontal. An accommodation space for surplus of steel is provided to permit steel to flow from the first mould cavity section at the level of the dividing plane into the accommodation space. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185858 | Universal barrel opener - A barrel opener includes a handle ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185859 | CORKSCREW - The corkscrew of the invention is specially designed to ensure optimum functionality, while being extremely easy to use and having great structural simplicity, with the consequent positive effects in terms of costs and lifetime of the corkscrew. To this end, the support arm ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185860 | Socket Assembly - A socket assembly includes a socket body and a mounting member mounted on the socket body. The mounting member has an inner periphery provided with a mounting hole mounted on an outer periphery of the socket body and has an outer periphery having a non-circular shape. Thus, the outer periphery of the mounting member has a color layer so that the operator can identify the size and specification of the socket body by the color of the outer periphery of the mounting member. In addition, the mounting member has an outer periphery having a non-circular shape so that when the socket body is placed on the ground, the socket body will not roll on the ground by limit of the outer periphery of the mounting member to facilitate the operator taking the socket body. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185861 | Electronic Torque Wrench - An electronic torque wrench includes a body ( | 2011-08-04 |
20110185862 | VIRTUAL CONCENTRIC MANUAL TORQUE WRENCH WITH OFF-AXIS COMPENSATION - A wrench for applying torque to a fastener that may eliminate or reduce variations associated with off-axis torque application and/or application of force on the handle at a location other than the load position. | 2011-08-04 |
20110185863 | Torque Wrench and Method for Determining Rotational Angle of Torque Wrench - A torque wrench includes a wrench body, a torque sensor, an angle sensor, a gravity sensor and a processor. The wrench body can provide a torque to a workpiece. The torque sensor can sense whether the torque is greater than a predetermined torque value. The angle sensor can obtain a rotational angle value by measuring the rotation of the wrench body after the torque is greater than the predetermined torque value. The gravity sensor can sense the tilt angle of the wrench body. The processor is programmed to correct the rotational angle value according to the tilt angle of the wrench body. | 2011-08-04 |