34th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090205897 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS AND VEHICLE - A battery is arranged outside a compartment. A service plug is arranged in the compartment. The service plug is a shutoff device that can shut off an output path of the battery by a manual operation. When a vehicle is hard hit at the front and a circuit of PCU is damaged, an excessive current may flow to the PCU, possibly generating heat or smoke from the PCU. When the vehicle goes wrong, a person on board the vehicle may pull out the service plug, whereby the power supply path from battery to PCU can be shut off. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205898 | Shaft head - The invention relates to a shaft head comprising a switch arrangement for actuating the lifting device of a floor conveyor, said switch arrangement comprising an actuating element which is applied to the shaft head and provided with an actuator and a sensor that is actively connected to the actuator in a contactless manner, the electrical property thereof, such as inductance, capacitance or electrical voltage, varying during the actuation of the actuating element. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205899 | Acoustic Imaging Away From the Borehole Using a Low-Frequency Quadrupole Excitation - Acoustic measurements made in a borehole using a multipole source are used for imaging a near-borehole geological formation structure and determination of its orientation. The signal to noise ratio (as defined by the ratio of the signal radiated into the formation to the axially propagating signal) depends upon the type of source (force or volume) and its position in the borehole (on the tool, in the fluid or on the borehole wall). | 2009-08-20 |
20090205900 | Hearing protection cap - The present invention relates to an ear cap intended for use as hearing, the ear cap having a sound-reflecting outer shell and a liner of sound absorption materials. The ear cap is characterized by at least one sound-reflecting and vibration-damping weight element arranged on or within the sound absorption liner to at least partly block an audio mode of vibration that would have existed in the cap in the absence of the weight element. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205901 | SOUND ABSORBING STRUCTURE AND VEHICLE COMPONENT HAVING SOUND ABSORBING PROPERTY - A sound absorbing structure is constituted of a housing having a hollow portion and an opening and a vibration member composed of a board or diaphragm. The vibration member is a square-shaped material having elasticity composed of a synthetic resin and is bonded to the opening of the housing, thus forming an air layer closed inside the sound absorbing structure by the housing and the vibration member. In the sound absorbing structure, when the lateral/longitudinal dimensions of the air layer and characteristics of the vibration member (e.g. a Young's modulus, thickness, and Poisson's ratio) are set such that the fundamental frequency of a vibration occurring in a bending system falls within 5% and 65% of the resonance frequency of a spring-mass system, a vibration mode having a large amplitude occurs in a frequency band lower than the resonance frequency of the spring-mass system, this improving the sound absorption coefficient. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205902 | SOUND INSULATION STRUCTURE WITH RESONATOR - To enhance the noise reducing effect of a sound insulation structure which includes a cover member for covering a power unit from the outside so as to reduce the radiant sound generated from the power unit, and a resonator. A sound insulation structure includes an armor cover for covering a left case half and a left cover constituting a side part cover of the power unit from the left side so as to reduce the radiant sound generated from the side part cover and enhance an appearance quality of the power unit, and the resonator capable of resonating at a specified frequency of the radiant sound. The resonator is disposed in a space formed between the side part cover and the armor cover in the state of being out of contact with the armor cover, and is attached to the side part cover in contact with the latter. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205903 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACTIVELY INFLUENCING NOISE, AND USE THEREOF IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - Method for influencing noise, wherein a noise source ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205904 | SYSTEM AS ATTACHMENT POSSIBILITY FOR SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO ARREST FALLS - A System as attachment possibility for safety equipments to arrest falls produced by attachment points or, respectively, guide lines or rails secured by a weighting load, is designed so that a disk with a large area of adaptable size and form is composed of individual elements with a small area which are designed to be connected together. Said disk is arranged to be covered with a weighting load (as for example a bulk material, plates or the like) and is accordingly able to take up forces as occur in the case of arresting a fall by way of attachment points applied to it or integrated in individual elements. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205905 | CLIMBING TREE STAND AND GAME CART - The present disclosure relates to tree stands which grasp upright columnar members for example, trees, poles, which are arranged to facilitate climbing and adjusting the height of the tree stand to a desired level and angle. When assembled as a cart, the invention consists of an upper climbing member or frame, lower climbing member or frame, a mechanical-interlocking system, an axle, wheels and a wheel attachment device. The two-climbing-member tree stand may be of a manually adjusting type or of a self-adjusting type which permit adjustment of the spacing of the grasping members so as to effect adjustment of the angle of each tree climber relative to the upright columnar member. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205906 | Scaffold Steps - The invention relates to scaffold steps, with two separate side pieces ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205907 | Vehicle Elevator and Lift Therein - The invention relates to a vehicle elevator, comprising. at least one carrier with a length direction for carrying a load thereon, such as a vehicle, and a lift under the carrier, which lift comprises at least two rotating components in a single line of assembly, wherein the rotating shaft extends along the line of assembly. The invention also relates to a lift for assembly in a vehicle elevator. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205908 | Omni-directional aircraft and ordinance handling vehicle - A powered omni-directional aircraft and ordinance handling vehicle which, in one embodiment, includes a circular frame and two drive wheels capable of independent powered forward and rearward rotation about a horizontal axis. The drive wheels are adapted to allow the vehicle to spin in place about a vertical axis which intersects the horizontal axis midway between the drive wheels and which is generally centered in the circular frame. A turret is rotatively mounted to the frame such that it is capable of rotation about the vertical axis, and an articulated ordinance handling arm is mounted to the turret. A castor is mounted to the frame for supporting the frame on the ground. A control system enables the vehicle to rotate in place to change headings while maintaining ordinance carried by the arm motionless with respect to the ground and to perform repetitive precise multi-axis motion control of the vehicle. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205909 | Omni-directional aircraft galley servicing vehicle - A powered omni-directional aircraft galley servicing vehicle that includes a circular frame and two drive wheels capable of independent powered forward and rearward rotation about a horizontal axis. The drive wheels are adapted to allow the vehicle to spin in place about a vertical axis which intersects the horizontal axis midway between the drive wheels and which is generally centered in the circular frame. A carrousel cabin is mounted to the frame on a lift such that it is capable of elevation to an aircraft galley. A partitioned lazy susan storage compartment rotates on the carrousel cabin to facilitate transfer of aircraft food and drink carts between an aircraft galley and the servicing vehicle. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205910 | BRAKE WEAR MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A brake measurement system that utilize angular and/or linear displacement sensors to measure movement of a member operatively coupled to a movable member of a brake, wherein displacement of the movable member of the brake is indicative of brake wear. The system can include a twisted spline member operatively coupled to a moveable member of a brake assembly, and an angular displacement sensor operatively coupled to the twisted spline member. Movement of the moveable member is converted by the twisted spline member into an angular displacement sensed by the angular displacement sensor. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205911 | Self-Energizing Disk Brake - A Self-energizing disk brake having an electric actuator for applying an actuating force is described. The brake has a self-energizing device for boosting the electric actuator, arranged between the actuator and the brake lining, and a brake application unit for applying at least one brake lining to one side of a brake disk. The application movement of the brake lining to the brake disk is resolvable into at least one parallel movement component and at least one movement component extending one of tangentially and perpendicularly relative to the brake disk rotational axis. The brake also includes at least one electric motor drive for actuating the brake application unit, which has a crank with a crank pin extending parallel to the brake disk axis and serving to move the brake lining unit tangentially with respect to the brake disk, parallel to the friction face of the brake disk. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205912 | ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE - Disclosed is an electric parking brake. The electric parking brake includes a motor which forms torque through an electric device, multi-stage gears coupled with the motor, a gear wheel which is mechanically linked with the multi-stage gears, a screw nut which has a hollow structure, and is integrally formed with an inner circumferential surface of the gear wheel, a spindle geared with an inner circumferential surface of the screw nut to move in a shaft direction according to rotation of the gear wheel, a parking cable linked with the spindle at an outlet side of the spindle remote from the gear wheel, a stopper member fixed to an outer circumferential surface of a second end opposite to a first end of the spindle linked with the parking cable to prevent the spindle from excessively rotating when breaking is released. In the electric parking brake, the stopper member is fixed on the outer circumferential surface of an end opposite to one end of the spindle linked with the parking cable. In braking, the spindle moves in a direction to pull the parking cable such that the parking cable is pulled to the inner part of the screw nut. The length of the spindle and the space occupied by the spindle are reduced, so that the manufacturing cost can be significantly reduced. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205913 | Magnetorheological (MR) rod guide assembly and MR damper having same - A magnetorheological (MR) rod guide assembly includes a nonporous MR-rod-guide-assembly housing, annular first and second seals, and a non-annular, porous filter plug. The housing has a through bore. The first and second seals are positioned in the through bore, are adapted to sealingly contact an MR piston rod, and are longitudinally spaced apart defining an inter-seal portion of the through bore. The filter plug is positioned in the housing, has a longitudinal first end in fluid communication with the through bore longitudinally outside the inter-seal bore portion, and has a longitudinal second end in fluid communication with the through bore longitudinally within the inter-seal bore portion. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205914 | Piston Rod Guide, in Particular for a Single-Tube Vibration Damper - The invention relates to a vibration damper, comprising a cylinder ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205915 | CURRENT COLLECTING CONTACT MEMBER - In a current collecting contact member | 2009-08-20 |
20090205916 | Torque converter rurbine side bearing centering and retention on the stator - A torque converter, including: a washer for a thrust bearing, the washer including a first circumferential surface facing radially outward; a stator hub with a second circumferential surface facing radially inward and free of an interlocking engagement with the first circumferential surface; and a shell for a turbine, the shell including a third circumferential surface facing radially inward. The washer is radially inwardly retained by contact between the first circumferential surface and the second or third circumferential surface. In a preferred embodiment, the washer is radially centered by contact between the first circumferential surface and the second or third circumferential surface. In another preferred embodiment, the hub includes at least one radially inwardly extending protrusion and the washer is retainable in an axial direction by the at least one protrusion. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205917 | Magnetorheological Clutch - The inventive magnetorheological clutch comprises a fixed part ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205918 | Rotary-Type Selectable One-Way Clutch - A transmission includes a selectable one-way clutch (SOWC) assembly. The SOWC assembly includes a rotatable pocket plate, a rotatable slide plate, and an annular piston having a ramped surface feature. The piston, which can be hydraulically actuated, moves axially toward the pocket plate when applied, and axially away from the pocket plate when released, to thereby select between two torque holding or operating modes of the SOWC assembly. The ramped surface feature of the piston engages an axial knob portion of the slide plate when the piston is applied to select to one operating mode, thus rotating the slide plate in one direction. A return spring moves the piston away from the pocket plate when the other operating mode is selected, and the slide plate is rotated via a spring in another direction. A guide pin maintains a relative position of the piston and the slide plate. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205919 | VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH TORQUE DAMPER - A torque shock or vibrations caused by the rotary inertia of a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission is reduced to improve ride quality of a vehicle when excessive torque occurs in a torque transmission path between a crankshaft and a drive wheel. A motorcycle includes a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission rotatably driven by torque of a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. A rear wheel is rotatably driven by torque from the transmission. A torque damper absorbs excessive torque occurring in a torque transmission path from the crankshaft to the rear wheel. The torque dampers include an input side torque damper disposed in an input side torque transmission path between the crank shaft and the transmission and an output side torque damper disposed in an output side torque transmission path between the transmission and the rear wheel. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205920 | VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH TORQUE DAMPER - A torque damper for a power unit includes a rotating shaft on which the torque damper is mounted to reduce the axial size and weight. A torque damper for absorbing excessive torque occurring in a torque transmission path between an output shaft of a running clutch and an intermediate shaft includes an input cam member adapted to receive torque of the output shaft and an output cam member. A driven gear adapted to apply torque of the output shaft to the input cam member is provided on the input cam member rotatably supported by the intermediate shaft. In the torque damper, a torque-absorbing portion for absorbing excessive torque includes an input cam portion of the input cam member and an output cam portion of the output cam member and is disposed between a pair of bearings. One bearing is disposed between the input cam portion and the driven gear. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205921 | Torque Limiting Shaft Flange Assembly - A vehicle driveline that includes a first driveline component, which has a housing and a first power transmitting member, a second driveline component, which has a second power transmitting member, and a torque-limiting coupling that has a first clutch portion and a second clutch portion. The first clutch portion includes a first body that is removably coupled to the first power transmitting member for rotation therewith. The second clutch portion has a second body that is removably coupled to the second power transmitting member for rotation therewith. The second clutch portion is disposed outside the housing of the first driveline component. The torque-limiting coupling is configured to limit torque transmission between the first and second bodies. Related methods for operating a vehicle driveline and coupling vehicle driveline components are also provided. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205922 | Synchronizer ring with a fiber-reinforced, organic friction lining, and method for the production thereof - In a synchronizer ring including a fiber-reinforced, organic friction lining adhesively bonded to a conical surface area thereof, the friction lining is cut out of a flat sheet of organic friction material in the form of a number of strips which are curved in accordance with the shape of a development of the conical surface area of the synchronizer ring, the curved strips having the same general curvature at their inner and outer edges, the inner and outer edges having shapes such that the inner and outer edges are translationally congruent that is the shapes of the edges of adjacent strips are identical and the strips can be accommodated in side-by side relationship on the flat sheet thereby reducing cutting efforts and material waste. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205923 | Clutch unit - A clutch unit including a torsional vibration damper and having at least friction clutch, but can have two friction clutches combined into a twin clutch. The torsional vibration damper includes an input component that extends axially over the at least one friction clutch at the outer circumference of the friction clutch, so that a counterpressure plate of the at least one friction clutch is disposed axially between the drive engine and energy accumulators carried by the torsional vibration damper. Thus, the clutch unit has a smaller axial extent and can be accommodated in limited installation spaces. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205924 | Double clutch system - A double clutch system for a drive train that includes a drive unit and a double clutch transmission. The double clutch system includes two wet-running, multi-plate clutches that include inner plate carrier components, each of which is non-rotatably connected to a respective transmission input shaft, and between which cooling oil is supplied to the multi-plate clutches. A pressure chamber is provided for the cooling oil radially inwardly of at least one of the multi-plate clutches and in an axial direction between the inner plate carrier components. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205925 | Clutch for Torque Transmission Between a Shaft and a Roller which is Arranged Coaxially Around the Shaft - The present invention relates to a clutch ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205926 | MEDIA RECOGNITION DEVICE AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a media recognition device. The device includes, an alley defined by a floor and a wall that is receptive of media passable therethrough, a movable member movable in response to contact with media as the media passes through the alley, a sensor in operable communication with the movable member configured to output a signal proportional to a position of the movable member, and a processor in operable communication with the sensor. The processor is configured to map the output signal of the sensor as the media passes through the alley, the processor is further configured to recognize or distinguish the map of the media from stored maps of known media. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205927 | VALUE MEDIUM PROCESSING APPARATUS - A value medium processing apparatus includes a common rolling path on which the IC coin and the coin roll, a coin characteristic detector provided on a side portion of the common rolling path, an IC coin characteristic detector configured to detect IC coin rolling on the common rolling path; an inlet to a coin path on which the coin rolls and an inlet to an IC coin path on which the IC coin rolls, a medium sorter provided upstream of the coin inlet and the IC coin inlet; a communicator provided on a side of the IC coin path and communicating with the IC coin; and a controller actuating the medium sorter based on one of characteristic information from the coin characteristic detector and information from the IC coin characteristic detector, and switching the common rolling path to one of the IC coin path and the coin path. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205928 | Electronic Coin Checker - An electronic coin checker is disclosed, comprising a coin insert, a coin running track, in the region of which at least one checking device, for checking the coins, is arranged and a deflector. According to the result from the checking device, the deflector may be placed in a withdrawn position, opening the acceptance channel, or in an extended position, in which the coin is deflected into a return channel which ends in a return opening in the front region of the coin checker. The deflector comprises means for clamping which clamp a false coin introduced through the return opening in the extended state of the deflector, by means of withdrawing the deflector. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205929 | ARTICLE SELECTION AND LOADING SYSTEM - A system for loading articles into containers includes a first conveying mechanism for conveying containers to form a first stream of containers providing containers of a first type, a second conveying mechanism for conveying containers to form a second stream of containers providing containers of a second type, and a third conveying mechanism for conveying articles to form a stream of articles. The system further includes one or more articulated tools for selecting articles from the stream of articles and depositing those selected articles to load containers of the first stream of containers and a transfer mechanism for transferring loaded containers from the first stream of containers into containers from the second stream of containers. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205930 | BREAK-AWAY POSITIONING CONVEYOR MOUNT FOR ACCOMMODATING CONVEYOR BELT BENDS - A break-away mounting system for a continuous-motion, high-speed position conveyor system is disclosed. A support cradle may be suspended from a conveyor belt such that the support cradle maintains a fixed position and orientation relative to at least one point on the conveyor belt without inducing appreciable stress on the conveyor belt, the support cradle, or the coupling between the conveyor belt and the support cradle. The mount may include a leading rotatable bearing attached to the support cradle which may releasably engage a first key attached to the conveyor belt, the rotatable bearing adapted to accommodate rotational forces applied to the support cradle by the conveyor belt. The mount may also include a slide bearing attached to the support cradle which may releasably engage a second key attached to the conveyor belt, the slide bearing adapted to accommodate longitudinal forces applied to the support cradle by the conveyor belt. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205931 | AIR CONVEYOR - An apparatus comprises a conveying element arranged for conveying objects, an advancing promoting arrangement for promoting a movement of the objects along the conveying element, the advancing promoting arrangement comprising a bristle arrangement arranged along the conveying element and suitable for interacting with the objects; an apparatus for conveying objects comprises a conveying plane element arranged for supporting the objects and a blowing arrangement arranged for advancing the objects in an advance direction, the conveying plane element being selected from a group comprising a rolling arrangement, a fluid cushion arrangement. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205932 | Module feeder with stationary gantry - A system for removing plastic wrapping from round cotton modules includes a gantry having a stationary base located in front of a disperser. A separate conveyor between the gantry and the disperser receives unwrapped round cotton modules from the gantry. Because the gantry is stationary while the disperser digests an upstream module, a gap is created between the upstream module and the module being unwrapped. This gap is closed up when the most recently unwrapped module is placed on the separate conveyor which is driven at a high rate of speed to abut, nor nearly abut, the modules. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205933 | Feeder - A feeder to be able to meet the requirements of positioning accuracy, long distance conveyance, remote conveyance, controllability, high precision feeding, high speed feeding, inexpensiveness, simplicity of construction, space saving, weight reduction, measure for dusting and safety for accident for being provided for multiple utilizations. This feeder comprises a forward winder ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205934 | SWITCH LOCKOUT DEVICE - A lockout device for a switch assembly includes a body and first and second laterally extending pins and a cam member assembled with the body. The laterally extending pins are laterally movable between hole engaging and hole disengaging positions. The cam member is pivotable with respect to the body between locking and unlocked positions. When the cam member is in the locking position, the cam member holds the first and second pins in the hole engaging position. When the cam member is in the unlocked position, the first and second pins are movable from the hole engaging position to the hole disengaging position. The body defines a lock opening configured to receive a lock member to secure the cam member in the locking position. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205935 | REED AND PRESSURE SWITCHING SYSTEM FOR USE IN A LIGHTING SYSTEM - A dual function switching system for use individually or in combination with a lighting system. Both a reed switch and a pressure switch connect to a lighting system's ballast circuitry and allows manual ON/OFF switching of the light without compromising the water-tight sealed ballast housing. The disclosed switching system also promotes a default-on design that allows a controlled light to continue to produce light even if the switching system is accidentally or intentionally removed or damaged. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205936 | TURNING DIRECTION INDICATOR - A turning direction indicator controls the operation of a light source for turn signals and indicates a turning direction of the vehicle. A plurality of switch contacts are brought into electrical contact with each other, responsive to operation of an operating part. An angular velocity sensor detects an angular velocity of a vehicle turning, and outputs an angular velocity signal. A controller controls the output of a drive signal for causing operation of the light source, according to the electrical contact between the switch contacts and the angular velocity signal. The controller controls the output of the drive signal, according to the angular velocity signal, and a speed signal indicating a speed of the vehicle. The controller controls the output of the drive signal, according to the relation between the set threshold value and the angular velocity signal, and the relation between the angular velocity signal and the speed signal. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205937 | Foot switch for electromedical apparatus and method of manufacturing such a foot switch - An actuating device for an electromedical apparatus and in particular a foot switch. The foot switch includes a floor part, at least one pedal part that is tiltably connected to the floor part, and at least one switch element that is actuated by the pedal part. Further, at least the floor part is manufactured by one of an extrusion-coating method or a casting method such that at least a portion of the floor part is fully coated by a coating material. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205938 | SWITCHING DISTRIBUTION BOARD - The invention relates to a switching distribution board ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205939 | Moisture Resistant Push to Test Button For Circuit Breakers - A circuit breaker includes a housing forming an opening. A push switch is connected to a test circuit to enable testing of the test circuit in accordance with closing the push switch. A flexible membrane is formed in the opening and configured to form a seal between the housing and the flexible membrane. The flexible membrane is located in an operative relationship with the push switch such that pushing the flexible membrane results in a displacement of the push switch. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205940 | Redundant switch - A redundant switch includes a housing and an actuator movable in the housing in two opposing translational directions. A slide is movable in the housing in the same two opposing directions as the actuator and is coupled to the actuator by two antagonistic springs with clearance in both directions of movement. The switch also includes a latching track with at least two latching notches, which are spaced from each other along the directions of movement. At least two switch units are arranged one beside the other for simultaneous actuation by the slide. A latching cam is movably guided on the slide perpendicular to its directions of translational movement and is urged towards the latching track by a compression spring. One of the latching notches in cooperation with the latching cam defines a rest position of the slide, in which the slide does not actuate the switch units. Another latching notch in cooperation with the latching cam defines an actuating position of the slide, in which the slide has actuated the switch units. The antagonistic springs force the slide to move into the respective other position, when the latching cam slides over an apex between the latching notches. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205941 | Multi-Pole Armature Interlock For Circuit Breakers - A multi-pole circuit breaker and method include at least two breaker modules including circuit breakers therein. The circuit breakers include a moveable arm configured to connect and disconnect contacts therein. The at least two modules including armatures connectable to the moveable arms of each of the at least two modules. A center module connects the at least two modules. The center module includes an actuator and a beam connected to the actuator at a mid-portion. The beam connects to each armature of the at least two modules wherein under a trip condition the actuator displaces the beam to simultaneously trip the at least two modules using the armatures. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205942 | Pushbutton Switch Device - Provided is a pushbutton switch device provided with a switch case in which a depressing member is arranged which, when moved downwards, depresses a switch. Arranged inside the switch case is an operating member which, when depressed, comes into contact with the depressing member to move the depressing member downwards. Provided in the peripheral edge of the operating member are a plurality of engagement portions to be engaged with the peripheral edge of the switch case. When the operating member is depressed, the depressed portion of the operating member rotates downwardly using, as a fulcrum, the engagement portion corresponding to the depressed portion of the operating member. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205943 | PANEL SWITCH - A panel switch includes an insulating substrate, a resist layer provided on an upper surface of the insulating substrate, a cover sheet, an adhesive layer bonded onto an upper surface of the resist layer, and plural push switches activated upon being pressed via the cover sheet. The resist layer has plural contact openings and a communication opening provided therein. The contact openings and the communication opening exposes the upper surface of the insulating substrate from the contact openings and the communication opening. The communication opening allows the contact openings to communicate with each other. The adhesive layer is provided entirely on a lower surface of the cover sheet and covers the contact openings and the communication opening. The push switches are accommodated in the contact openings, respectively. In this panel switch, the adhesive layer can easily be printed on the cover sheet and bond the cover sheet securely to the insulating substrate. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205944 | MULTI-STAGE FLASH EVAPORATOR - The present invention provides a configuration of a multi stage flash long tube evaporator with flash stages arranged in a plurality of at least three tiers, each tier comprises a plurality of at least two flash stages and a plurality of at least three parallel arranged tube bundles. This configuration allows to minimize the evaporator shell volume, shell surface, foot print and weight, minimizing the cost of an evaporator and other related plant cost. This configuration is in particular suitable for medium to large evaporator unit capacities allowing to be expanded to any desired capacities. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205945 | Process and apparatus for alkylation of benzene with aliphatic mono-olefin compound - Processes and apparatus for the alkylation of benzene with mono-olefin aliphatic compound in at least two reaction zones in the presence of solid alkylation catalyst use a crude distillation of the reaction effluent passing between reaction zones to remove a substantial portion of the alkylbenzene. The processes reduce the amount of heavies generated in an economically attractive manner. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205946 | Integrated Compressor/Stripper Configurations And Methods - Contemplated solvent regenerators include a flash drum in which lean solvent from the regenerator is flashed, and from which supplemental steam is recovered that is then fed back to the regenerator using a compressor, and most preferably a thermocompressor. Such devices have a substantially reduced net steam and energy requirement despite an increase in electrical energy demand, and further maintain a neutral water balance in the regenerator. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205947 | METHOD FOR THE REDUCTION OF MALODOROUS COMPOUNDS - A method is provided for removing malodorous compounds, such as trimethylamine (TMA), present in an exhaust gas. At least one low-voltage electron beam energy source is used to remove small quantities of malodorous compounds in air. The electron beam energy source can also be used to beneficially form ozone to enhance the EB reduction of small quantities of compounds such as TMA in air. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205948 | GENERATION OF MULTILAYER STRUCTURES IN A SINGLE SPUTTERING MODULE OF A MULTI-STATION MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIA FABRICATION TOOL - Methods of fabricating perpendicular magnetic recording media are disclosed. The multilayer structures of the perpendicular magnetic recording media are fabricated by varying the sputtering conditions (i.e., pressure, sputtering gas, etc) in a single sputtering module so that multiple sputtering modules are not needed to form the multilayer structures. These fabrication methods allow sputtering tools with a limited number of chambers, which were designed for the manufacture of longitudinal media, to be used to efficiently produce perpendicular media architectures which heretofore required a large number of sputtering modules. It is further shown that media structures involving a geometric weak-link architecture are suited for these fabrication techniques. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205949 | MAGNETRON SPUTTERING SOURCE AND ARRANGEMENT WITH ADJUSTABLE SECONDARY MAGNET ARRANGEMENT - The magnetron sputtering source comprises a target mount for mounting a target arrangement comprising a sputtering target having a sputtering surface; a primary magnet arrangement for generating close to said sputtering surface a magnetron magnetic field describing one tunnel-like closed loop having an arc-shaped cross-section; a secondary magnet arrangement for generating close to said sputtering surface an auxiliary magnetic field having a substantially arc-shaped cross-section, said auxiliary magnetic field superposing with said magnetron magnetic field and being substantially inversely polarized with respect to said magnetron magnetic field; and an adjustment unit for adjusting said auxiliary magnetic field. The vacuum treatment apparatus comprises such a magnetron sputtering source. The method for manufacturing coated substrates by magnetron sputtering using a magnetron sputtering source comprises the steps of a) generating close to a sputtering surface of a target said magnetron magnetic field; b) generating close to said sputtering surface said auxiliary magnetic field; and c) adjusting said auxiliary magnetic field. In particular, said secondary magnet arrangement comprises several separately adjustable segments. Using the invention, it is possible to determine gauge functions for precisely achieving target thickness distributions. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205950 | FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND FILM DEPOSITION METHOD - A film deposition apparatus includes: a direct current power source; a metal target coupled to the direct current power source; a dielectric frame arranged to surround a periphery of the metal target; an electrode arranged at a back side of the metal target; and a magnetic field generator arranged at a back side of the metal target as well as of the dielectric frame. In the apparatus, at least part of the magnetic field generator is arranged to follow the dielectric frame, and the film deposition apparatus employs reactive direct current sputtering. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205951 | CORROSION CONTROL OF BOTTOM PLATES IN ABOVE-GROUND STORAGE TANKS - A corrosion control system for an above-ground storage tank having a steel bottom plate comprises a sacrificial anode disposed under and spaced apart from the steel bottom plate in a backfill material, and wherein the backfill material has a pH high enough to cause a substantial passivation of the surface of the steel plate facing the sacrificial anode while substantially preventing the passivation of the sacrificial anode. In the preferred embodiment the backfill material has a pH of 10 or greater and the sacrificial anode is in the form of a plate or mesh composed of aluminum or an alloy thereof. Alternatively the sacrificial anode may be composed of zinc or an alloy thereof. The backfill material further includes soda ash, trisodium phosphate or other high alkaline chemicals to raise the pH. The backfill material also preferably includes a moisture retention material such as zeolite to maintain a minimum of moisture content of 10 percent or greater. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205952 | ELECTROLYSIS INSTALLATION - The invention relates to an electrolysis installation comprising at least two rows of electrodes that are immersed at least in part in a liquid electrolyte giving off one or more gaseous species of corrosive nature at the electrodes, at least one separation membrane being disposed between two adjacent rows of electrodes. Each membrane is constituted by carbon fiber reinforcement stiffened by a carbon matrix and presents porous portion that is permeable to ions and impermeable to the or each gaseous species, given off at the electrolytes. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205953 | ELECTROPLATING CELL WITH HYDRODYNAMICS FACILITATING MORE UNIFORM DEPOSITION ACROSS A WORKPIECE DURING PLATING - An apparatus for establishing more uniform deposition across one or more faces of a workpiece in an electroplating process. The apparatus employs eductors in conjunction with a flow dampener member and other measures to provide a more uniform current distribution and a more uniform metal deposit distribution as reflected in a coefficient of variability that is lower than conventional processes. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205954 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING A SUBSTRATE - This invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205955 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A ROTATABLE SPUTTER TARGET - The invention relates to a method to manufacture a rotatable sputter target. The method comprises the steps of—providing a backing tube;—providing a target material on the backing tube by coiling at least one elongated member around the backing tube;—providing an outer material on top of the target material;—applying heat and/or pressure to the outer material and/or to the backing tube;—removing the outer material. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205956 | Method of making low-E coating using ceramic zinc inclusive target, and target used in same - A ceramic target is used in sputter-depositing a contact layer adjacent an infrared (IR) reflecting layer in certain example embodiments. For example, a ZnO | 2009-08-20 |
20090205957 | GAS SENSOR CONTROL DEVICE - A gas sensor control device is disclosed as including a sensor cell having a negative terminal, to which a current-voltage converter is connected, and a differential amplifier is connected to the current-voltage converter to provide a current measured result applied to a microcomputer. The current-voltage converter has an opposite-to-sensor terminal to which another differential amplifier is connected. A sensor-side terminal of the current-voltage converter and another differential amplifier is electrically connected to each other via an electric pathway having a sensor-current flow disabling pathway in which a switch circuit is provided. Closing the switch circuit allows a potential difference between both terminals of the current-voltage converter is zeroed. With the switch circuit closed, the microcomputer calculates an element current correcting value, while detecting an electromotive force of the sensor cell based on which a failure is determined. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205958 | Sensor for determining gases and method for manufacturing the sensor - A sensor for determining the concentration of a gas in gas mixtures, which has a measuring and a reference electrode as well as a polymer layer, which is in contact with the gas mixture and with the measuring electrode. A pH sensitive electrode is provided as the measuring electrode. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205959 | AUTOMATIC SAMPLE PROCESSING METHOD AND AUTOMATIC SAMPLE PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR LID-SEALED MICROCHIPS FOR BIOANALYSIS - The present invention provides a technique for automating the operation to peel off and remove a lid seal part adhered and fixed to the top face of a substrate part constituting a lid-sealed “microchip” after subjecting a sample solution to be analyzed to electrophoretic separation. After subjecting sample solution to be analyzed to desired electrophoretic separation the by utilizing a channel formed in the lid-sealed microchip, the electrophoretically separated liquid sample held in the channel undergoes freezing of the aqueous solvent contained and then, while the whole electrophoretically separated liquid sample remains sustained in the frozen state, an end of the lid seal part used for sealing the top face of channel formed in the substrate part is lifted up at a predetermined speed so as to peel and remove it from the substrate part under a condition of maintaining a bend of a predetermined radius of curvature. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205960 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ARTICLES WITH PIPETTE AND NANOPORE - A device and a method for detecting and/or characterizing particles are shown. The device includes at least one nanopore, a voltage source for generating an electric potential difference between the two sides of the at least one nanopore in order to generate an ion current through the nanopore when the nanopore is surrounded by an electrolyte, and a measuring instrument adapted for recording a change in the impedance of the at least one nanopore in respect of the ion current when one or more particles that are to be detected and are present in the electrolyte pass(es) through the at least one nanopore. The device also includes a pipette with an end portion in which an opening is formed. A flow of the particles that are to be detected from outside the pipette is generated through the opening and through the nanopore, and the pipette is moved relative to a sample. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205961 | SEPARATION DEVICE COMPRISING A SURFACTANT RELEASING MEANS - To improve automation, especially in 2D gel electrophoresis of proteins, DNA etc., a separation device ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205962 | Electrophoresis device and method - A continuous periodic electric wave electrophoresis device and method generates a continuous periodic electric wave that electrophoretically separates charged particles within a sample. The device can have a channel wherein the sample is introduced. At least three interdigitated arrays of conducting electrodes can be positioned adjacent the channel with each array having an externally controllable electrical potential. An externally controlled electric current can be applied to each array of conducting electrodes, creating a continuous periodic electric wave having a selectable wave speed within the channel that separates the particles within the sample. The continuous periodic electric wave can entrain high-mobility particles and immobilize low-mobility particles. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205963 | Method And Apparatus For The Manipulation And/Or The Detection Of Particles - Method and apparatus for the manipulation and/or control of the position of particles by means of time-variable fields of force. The fields of force can be of dielectrophoresis (positive or negative), electrophoresis, electrohydrodynamic or electrowetting on dielectric, characterized by a set of stable points of equilibrium for the particles. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205964 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SAMPLING HEAD OR ARRAY OF SAME - A sampling head, and/or an array including same for use in electrochemical deposition of various metal(s) on wafers or other substrates suitable for use in microelectronic devices or components thereof. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205965 | Method and apparatus for forming oxide coating - Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for forming an oxide coating film with excellent corrosion resistance and adhesiveness on a cathode made of a metal plate by a simple process at low cost. A direct current voltage is applied between an anode ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205966 | Electrochemical Reconstruction of Metal Surfaces - The invention relates to methods and compositions for the surface reconstruction of gold and other metal surfaces. Specifically, an applied potential and a certain solution composition, is used to reconstruct the metal surface atoms into a specific atomic lattice arrangement (symmetry). Also disclosed is a kit for the surface reconstruction of metal electrodes. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205967 | METHOD OF FORMING A MULTILAYER STRUCTURE - Method of forming a multilayer structure by electroetching or electroplating on a substrate. A seed layer is arranged on the substrate and a master electrode is applied thereto. The master electrode has a pattern layer forming multiple electrochemical cells with the substrate. A voltage is applied for etching the seed layer or applying a plating material to the seed layer. A dielectric material ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205968 | ORGANOMETALLIC COMPOUNDS, PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This invention relates to organometallic compounds having the formula (L | 2009-08-20 |
20090205969 | CROSSLINKED POLYMERS, GALVANIZATION BATHS COMPRISING THEM AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to polymers which comprise at least partially cross-linked main chains constructed from repeat units of the general formula I | 2009-08-20 |
20090205970 | CAPACITOR CONTAINING ALUMINUM ANODE FOIL ANODIZED IN LOW WATER CONTENT GLYCERINE-PHOSPHATE ELECTROLYTE WITHOUT A PRE-ANODIZING HYDARATION STEP - A capacitor comprising an aluminum anode and a dielectric layer comprising phosphate doped aluminum oxide and process for making the capacitor. The capacitor has a CV Product of at least 9 μF−V/cm | 2009-08-20 |
20090205971 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING COMBUSTIBLE FLUID - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing combustible fluid at an efficiency rate of above 65%. The apparatus | 2009-08-20 |
20090205972 | Electrolytic Purifier - An electrolytic device and method for generating a disinfecting solution that utilizes an electrical circuit and storage battery. The electrical circuit preferably conditions the power received from a variety of power sources to charge the storage battery and conditions the power stored in the storage battery to provide the appropriate power to maximize the disinfection efficacy of the disinfecting solution. The device may incorporate one or more other devices such as an LED, an electrical power takeoff, a clock, a compass, a transmitter device, a receiver device, a position locating device, a direction indicating device, and/or a camera. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205973 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING FERRATE(VI) - An undivided electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell includes a housing defining an undivided chamber, the housing having one electrolyte inlet and at least two electrolyte outlets; an anode in the chamber; a cathode in the chamber; and an electrolyte in the chamber, wherein the anode and the cathode are not gas diffusion electrodes. The invention also involves a method of operating an electrochemical cell, and methods for making ferrate(VI). | 2009-08-20 |
20090205974 | CONTROLLABLE BINDING AND DISSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL ENTITIES AND ELECTRODE DEVICES THEREFORE - Disclosed are methods for controlling molecular interactions where at least one member of a pair of chemical entities having a pH-dependent affinity is immobilized on the surface of an electrode. By changing the potential difference between the electrode and a counter electrode, the affinity of the pair of chemical entities is changed, changing the tendency of the pair to bind or to dissociate. Disclosed are also devices useful for implementing the methods of the present invention. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205975 | Method for adjusting ph of liquid and ph adjustor - In the method of the present invention, in an aqueous solution | 2009-08-20 |
20090205976 | BIOSENSOR MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL WAVEFORM IN BIOSENSOR - A biosensor measurement system and a method for detecting abnormal measurement in a biosensor, which can significantly enhance the measurement precision without depending on the user's operation manner or the like, can be provided. A voltage application pattern for applying a voltage to a working electrode, a counter electrode, and a detection electrode has a halt period between a first application period and a second application period, and a reduction current measurement value obtained in the first application period is compared with a reduction current measurement value obtained in the second application period, and the measurement values are not outputted when a difference between the measurement values is outside a predetermined range. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205977 | Method and system for detecting a target with a specific marker - A method for detecting a target with a specific marker includes: putting a specimen in a reactor, wherein the specimen contains a target with a specific marker, and the reactor has a plurality of biological probes arranged on the bottom; placing the reactor between a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein the area of the first electrode is different from the area of the second electrode; providing a power to the first electrode and the second electrode to generate an electric field for promoting the target to conjugate with the biological probes; and removing the specimen unconjugated with the biological probes. A system for detecting a target with a specific marker is also disclosed. The above-mentioned method and system is appropriate for massive and parallel detection with simpler operation and lower cost. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205978 | MEASURING DEVICE FOR PERMEATION RATE OF WATER AND OXYGEN OF PROTECTIVE LAYER IN ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND MEASURING METHOD USING THE DEVICE - A device and method for measuring water and oxygen permeation rates of a protective layer in an organic electronic device are provided. The device includes: a glass substrate; a pair of electrode layers facing each other and deposited on the glass substrate; a calcium layer deposited on the glass substrate; a water and oxygen permeable substrate deposited on the calcium layer; a target protective layer of an organic electronic device, which is deposited on the water and oxygen permeable substrate; and a sealing material applied along an edge of the target protective layer, wherein one ends of the pair of electrode layers are buried in the calcium layer and the other ends are electrically connected to an external resistance measuring device. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205979 | Electrolyte-Containing Sheet For Use In Specific Detection Of Analyte Using Photocurrent - There is disclosed an electrolyte medium which makes it possible to significantly simplify device structure and detection procedure as well as to detect photocurrent with high sensitivity and accuracy, in specific detection of an analyte with use of photocurrent generated by photo-excitation of a sensitizing dye. The electrolyte-containing sheet comprises a hydrous substrate; and an electrolyte contained in the hydrous substrate. The electrolyte-containing sheet is used as an electrolyte medium in specific detection of an analyte with use of photocurrent generated by photo-excitation of a sensitizing dye. A gel matrix or a water-absorbent substrate can be used as the hydrous substrate. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205980 | PAINT PARAPHERNALIA METHOD AND APPARATUS - What is provided is a protective environment for paint paraphernalia and wet paint being used in a painting process. Examples of paint paraphernalia includes paint brushes, paint rollers, paint trays, and paint cans. The protective environment in one form is a flexible polyvinyl chloride of at least ½ mil in thickness. The flexible polyvinyl chloride is arranged two provided a three sided connecting edge with the fourth side left unconnected for an opening into the interior portion of the protective environment. The protective environment is placed over the paint paraphernalia and marked with various paint paraphernalia characteristics to aide in the temporary storage and reuse of the paint paraphernalia during a painting job. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205981 | RESEALABLE CONTAINER-DISPENSER - A resealable container-dispenser having a support substrate and a resealable package bonded to the substrate is disclosed. The package has a sheet product disposed therein and a resealable aperture for accessing the sheet product. A support portion of the substrate extends beyond an edge of the package and includes a support member sufficiently rigid to support the weight of the container-dispenser when hung by the support portion. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205982 | FLIP-TOP PACKET FOR CIGARETTES - A cigarette pack of the hinge-lid-box type comprises an outer pack ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205983 | METAL COVER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A casing for a portable electronic device, comprising at least a first and a second cover member and a frame unit. The first and second cover member may be attached to the frame unit and the second cover member may enclose a part of the frame unit, wherein the casing enclose the portable electronic device and is self supporting when the first and second cover member and the frame unit are assembled. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205984 | OPTICAL MEDIA DISC CASE - A one-piece, injection-molded case ( | 2009-08-20 |
20090205985 | CARRY CASES AND BAGS - A carry case for a laptop computer, including: a plurality of side walls defining a chamber for containing a laptop computer, at least one of said side walls having a protective outer skin portion and a cushioning portion extending inwards from said outer skin portion for protecting a laptop computer in said chamber from physical shock, and at least a substantial portion of said at least one side wall being transparent. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205986 | MEDICAL DEVICE PACKAGING TRAY - A packaging tray for a medical device having a substantially flat configuration with at least one surface thereof comprising a coating of an agent disposed thereupon and an uncoated portion extending laterally therefrom. The packaging tray comprises a container unit having top and bottom portions that define a protective chamber therebetween configured to receive the coated portion of the medical device. The container unit is further configured to include an anchoring region disposed lateral to the protective chamber and between the top and bottom portions. When the medical device is disposed within the container unit, the uncoated portion is at least partially received and secured within the anchoring region, and the coated portion is maintained within the protective chamber, such that the coating of the agent is prevented from contacting the top and bottom portions of the container unit. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205987 | Suture Packaging - A package for surgical suture material includes a base member and a cover member, wherein the cover member is configured to be placed adjacent to the base member to form the package for the surgical suture material. The base member includes an outer wall extending from an outer circumference thereof. The outer wall has a predetermined height such that it engages the cover member when the cover member is placed adjacent the base member. Partition structure extends from a bottom surface of the cover member and defines at least one suture retaining area. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205988 | ERGONOMIC DISPOSABLE TRAY FOR HOLDING STERILE SURGICAL COMPONENTS - The field of the invention relates to medical packaging and, more particularly, to trays for holding sterile surgical components. In one embodiment, an ergonomic disposable tray is provided which can rest easily in the palm of the hand and be easily grasped. Moreover, the tray includes the addition of a raised triangular protrusion in all four opposing corners, to make opening the tray equally efficient for both right and left handed users. These features will allow the user to maintain control of the tray while peeling back the lid, keeping the internal components sterile. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205989 | COLLAPSIBLE FLORAL CONTAINER - A collapsible floral container stored and shipped in a substantially planar configuration and expanded into the form of a flower pot or flower pot cover is disclosed. The collapsible container includes a plurality of segments and a connecting member for connecting the segments such that the segments define a sidewall and such that the segments are movable between an expanded position wherein the segments cooperate with one another to form an object receiving space and to provide the sidewall with a unitary appearance and a collapsed position wherein the sidewall is substantially flattened. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205990 | Containerized File Carrier System - A file carrier and storage system is disclosed which can be used for any type of files and is particularly well suited for transporting hanging files which have hooks which extend beyond the file. A container provides a storage and support structure for the files while a carrier allowed batches of files to be transported in a structure which slideably receives the container. A plurality of containers may be used with a single carrier so that the container can be used as shelf or drawer holders for files. In this way, non hanging (suspended) files can also be conveniently used. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205991 | MEDICAL TUBING BAG - A medical tubing bag disclosed herein includes an interior tube receiving area, and first and second openings. In one embodiment, a first guide is adjacent the first opening. The bag is used, in embodiments, to handle surplus tubing between a concentrator and a cannula. Depending on the embodiment, the tubing can be retracted and released from the bag either manually or using some sort of reel system. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205992 | Gift Article - A gift article including a sheet and a box is disclosed. The sheet is capable of providing a surface for inscribing a message thereon. The box is capable of accommodating the sheet inside the box. The box has a shape that symbolizes an emotion of a human being. Further, the box is capable of being closed and opened. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205993 | PACKAGING UNIT WITH PROTECTIVE SECTION - A packaging unit having two planar elements arranged on each other to form, by virtue of being spaced apart in certain regions, a closed chamber and that are joined to each other in a collar region encircling the chamber, the collar region being bounded by an outer edge. The chamber has, for controlled dispensing of a medium stored therein, a tapering extending into a detachable section that is detachable from the collar region and on which a predetermined break line intersecting the tapering is provided for creating an opening at the tapering. Provision is made that the detachable section is bounded by a material weakening that is recessed at a distance from the outer edge into the collar region and separates the detachable section from a protective section of the collar region that covers the detachable section toward the outer edge. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205994 | LIQUID-STORING PAPER CONTAINER MATERIAL USING MULTILAYER POLYOLEFIN FILM, AND LIQUID-STORING PAPER CONTAINER - The present invention provides a multilayer polyolefin film having a specific layered configuration that does not change the flavor or taste of contents when used as a sealant layer for the innermost surfaces of a liquid-storing paper container, and also a liquid-storing paper container material and a liquid-storing paper container that use this film. The invention has the following characteristic configuration: A multilayer polyolefin film for a liquid-storing paper container composed at least of one surface layer (a layer), another surface layer (c layer), and a middle layer (b layer); a multilayer polyolefin film for a liquid-storing paper container wherein the a layer, the b layer, and the c layer have the characteristics described below; and a liquid-storing paper container material and liquid-storing paper container that use this film.
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20090205995 | FOOD SERVING TRAY - The present invention relates to a food serving tray to be used at formal and informal parties. The food serving tray could be made from plastic, ceramic, glass, or other similar material. The food serving tray has a beverage compartment, a handle and a food compartment to allow an individual to pick-up and carry food and a beverage in one hand. | 2009-08-20 |
20090205996 | First aid kit - The invention, in an aspect, relates generally to a surface adapted to be worn by a user which provides one or more compartments to store one or more supplies. More particularly, in an aspect, the invention provides a first-aid kit, which can be single or multi use, made of a strong, flexible, waterproof and lightweight material that can be worn on the forearm of user. The first aid kit can be secured to the user via Velcro, an elastic band or other securing device, method or means that enables the kit provide easy access to all of the supplies required to assist an injured person. The kit can have one or more different, various sized compartments to carry at least one or more of gauze pads, q-tips, petroleum jelly, surgical gloves, antibiotic pads, small cylinders or other supplies. In addition, in an aspect, one or more compartments can be provided to carry supplies which have a one way flow valve to extract medicine required to stop bleeding, swelling or other injuries. In accordance with another aspect, the kit provides for securing articles to the kit via one or more magnets. Furthermore, in an aspect, the invention provides for securing one or more electronic devices, articles or supplies to the user. | 2009-08-20 |