36th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090218038 | Method for Manufacturing Curved Components for Furniture, Particularly Doors for Furniture - This invention refers to a method for manufacturing curved components ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218039 | COLORING COMPOSITION, THERMAL TRANSFER RECORDING INK SHEET, THERMAL TRANSFER RECORDING METHOD, COLOR TONER, INKJET INK, COLOR FILTER, AND DYE COMPOUND - An dye compound of the following formula (1): | 2009-09-03 |
20090218040 | Method of Manufacturing a Sensor for Detecting Surface Cracks in a Structure - A method of manufacturing a sensor | 2009-09-03 |
20090218041 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING - A method for forming a housing for an electronic device ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218042 | Methods For Producing Quartz Parts With Low Defect And Impurity Densities For Use In Semiconductor Processing - Described are methods and chemistries for preparing firepolished quartz parts for use in semiconductor processing. The quartz parts in need of preparation include newly manufactured parts as well as parts requiring refurbishment after previous use in semiconductor processing. The embodiments described avoid methods and chemistries that may damage the surfaces of the quartz parts and render the parts unfit for use in semiconductor processing. A method in accordance with one embodiment minimizes damage by limiting exposure of the quartz parts to hydrofluoric acid. A quartz part for use in semiconductor processing comprises a surface including a surface portion having a surface portion area to expose to a gas, wherein at least 95 percent of the surface portion area is free of defects and wherein the surface portion has less than E12 atoms per centimeter squared of aluminum. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218043 | GAS FLOW EQUALIZER PLATE SUITABLE FOR USE IN A SUBSTRATE PROCESS CHAMBER - A flow equalizer plate is provided for use in a substrate process chamber. The flow equalizer plate has an annular shape with a flow obstructing inner region, and a perforated outer region that permits the passage of a processing gas, but retains specific elements in the processing gas, such as active radicals or ions. The inner and outer regions have varying radial widths so as to balance a flow of processing gas over a surface of a substrate. In certain embodiments, the flow equalizer plate may be utilized to correct chamber flow asymmetries due to a lateral offset of an exhaust port relative to a center line of a substrate support between the process volume and the exhaust port. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218044 | MICROWAVE PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS, DIELECTRIC WINDOW FOR USE IN THE MICROWAVE PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE DIELECTRIC WINDOW - A conventional microwave plasma processing apparatus, even when krypton (Kr) is used as a plasma-generation gas, can only obtain an oxide film or a nitride film having the same level of characteristics as those obtained when a rare gas such as argon (Ar) is used as a plasma-generation gas. Accordingly, instead of forming a dielectric window of a microwave plasma processing apparatus with only a ceramic member, a planarization film capable of obtaining a stoichiometric SiO | 2009-09-03 |
20090218045 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - The plasma processing apparatus has a beam-shaped spacer | 2009-09-03 |
20090218046 | ADHESIVE FILM POSITION DETECTOR AND ADHESIVE FILM JOINING APPARATUS - An illuminator emits light obliquely to an end of an adhesive film. A CCD camera is provided in a direction perpendicular to the adhesive film to capture an image of the light reflected irregularly from the end of the adhesive film. A black plate is provided on a back side of the adhesive film. In the image obtained by the CCD camera, therefore, only the end of the adhesive film is displayed whitely in a line shape. A position of the adhesive film is determined based on a line corresponding to the end of the adhesive film. Since the light reflected from the end of the adhesive film is utilized, the position of the adhesive film can be determined accurately irrespective of a color of the adhesive film, a color of a base film to which the adhesive film is joined, and a depth of each color. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218047 | Spring tension control system for the tape application rollers of a tape roll dispensing cartridge assembly - A spring tension control system for the front and rear application roller arms, and for the sealing tape application rollers mounted thereon, of a tape cartridge assembly of a case sealing machine comprises a first spring-biasing mechanism to control the disposition and movement of the front and rear application roller arms upon which are respectively mounted the front and rear case sealing tape application rollers for applying the sealing tape to the vertically oriented front and rear surface portions of the case. In addition, there is also provided a second spring biasing mechanism which operatively cooperates with the first spring biasing mechanism so as to effectively impart an enhanced amount of tension and speed to the rear case sealing application roller in order to achieve enhanced case sealing processing speeds. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218048 | Quick change tape application rollers within a carton or case sealing apparatus - A system for mounting the front or rear sealing tape application roller of a carton or case sealing apparatus wherein the front or rear tape application roller is able to be quickly and easily replaced upon its roller shaft without the need for special tools. A spring-biased detent pin which is spring-biased between a radially outwardly position at which the detent pin so as to be engaged with and block removal of the roller from its roller shaft but which may be depressed radially inwardly so as to be disengaged from the roller and thereby permit the roller to be removed from its roller shaft. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218049 | Method and Apparatus for Bonding Polarizing Plate - Method and apparatus for bonding a polarizing plate high in operating efficiency and yield. The apparatus includes a cutting unit for cutting at least a polarizing plate of a strip-shaped film, composed of the polarizing plate and a release film bonded to the polarizing plate, leaving the release film uncut, when a forward end side pre-severed end face of the strip-shaped film perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the strip-shaped film has traveled up to a length corresponding to a length of a substrate, to form a film piece, a release film separating unit for separating the release film from the film piece thus severed, and a bonding unit for bonding the tacky surface of the film piece freed of the release film to a mating position of the substrate so that the forward end side end face of the transported substrate is parallel to the pre-severed end face of the film piece. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218050 | Treatment liquid permeation unit and treating apparatus - A treatment liquid permeation unit ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218051 | SEMIAUTOMATIC DEVICE, A SYSTEM AND AN OPERATION METHOD FOR SOLVENT EVAPORATION WITH THE HELP OF ANALYTICAL GAS FOR ATMOSPHERIC SAMPLE CONCENTRATION, DESTINED TO IDENTIFY AND QUANTIFY ORGANIC CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS WITH TOXIC PROPERTIES. - Device, system and operation method to perform functions in a semiautomatic manner, which permits the most favorable condition to evaporate a plurality of environmental samples that are diluted in solvents, by means of gas sweeping, preferably nitrogen, and a control electronic system that permits the superficial evaporation of the solvent thanks to exposing a cold sample kept at a constant temperature to a controlled gas flux. Furthermore, safety measures are considered to protect the extract, such as: acoustic and luminous signals that inform when it has been reached a critical moment in the process, reduction of gas flux during the last stage of the evaporation and valves to completely shut off the gas flux if a determined time period is exceeded. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218052 | DRYER CONFIGURATION FOR PRODUCTION OF POLYESTER PARTICLES - A dryer system configured for use in a polyester polymer production process. In one embodiment, the dryer system can be utilized in a non-solid-state polymer production process to dry the polymer particles prior to crystallization. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218053 | Removable device for ballasting a shower curtain without perforating same - The invention relates to a removable device which can be used to ballast a shower curtain without perforating same, such that the curtain remains vertically in place and does not stick to a person taking a shower. The inventive device comprises only two parts, including a first ballast part ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218054 | BUILDING MATERIAL FOR FORMING AN ARCHITECTURAL SURFACE COVERING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A building material for use in forming exterior surface coverings. According to a preferred embodiment, the building material consists of the combination of a paper material, bonding agent, and water. The building material can either be formed directly upon a substrate, such as a wall or ceiling, or otherwise formed as a sheet of material or molding that can thereafter be affixed to a given surface or substrate. The building materials can be customized to have a specific type of color, shape and texture, and can further be utilized in a wide variety of building applications. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218055 | Method for Recovering Hydrolysis Products - An improved method for treating lignocellulosic material, including a prehydrolysis-mass transfer process, which produces a concentrated hydrolysate volume during the time required for the hydrolysis itself. The improved process comprises the heating of the digester and chip content by direct steam to the required hydrolysis temperature, starting a flow of hot, stored hydrolysate to the top of the chip bed in order to create a trickle-bed type down-flow of hydrolysate, collecting a first fraction of the trickled-down hydrolysate as a product fraction, adding extraction liquid and continuing the trickle flow to collect a second hydrolysate fraction, which will be discharged from the digester to a hot hydrolysate storage tank to be used as the first trickle flow liquid in the next batch. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218056 | EMBOSSED FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Embossed fibrous structures that exhibit a Dry Burst of greater than 270 g as measured according to the Dry Burst Test Method and more particularly to embossed fibrous structures that exhibit a Dry Burst of greater than 270 g as measured according to the Dry Burst Test Method and a Total Dry Tensile of less than 2375 g/76.2 mm and/or a Geometric Mean Total Dry Tensile of less than 1130 g/76.2 mm as measured according to the Tensile Strength Test Method are provided. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218057 | EMBOSSED FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Elongation of greater than 14.95% as measured according to the Elongation Test Method are provided. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218058 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Fibrous structures that exhibit a cross machine direction total energy absorption (CDTEA) of greater than 8 cm-g/cm | 2009-09-03 |
20090218059 | Salt-sensitive cationic polymeric binders for nonwoven webs and method of making the same - A solution with a salt-sensitive polymer binder for use in fibrous webs, where the binder contains a copolymer comprising repeat units derived from butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate and amino functionalized alkyl acrylate or methacrylate or amino functionalized alkyl acrylamide or methacrylamide optionally including monomers such as vinyl acetate and/or vinyl acetate/ethylene. The binder solution is prepared by emulsion-polymerizing a copolymer and then neutralizing the copolymer with acid to make it water soluble. The binders are particularly suitable for strengthening nonwoven fibrous webs in disposable articles such as wet-wipes, personal care products, diapers, and the like and retain their salt-sensitivity with or without divalent metal scavengers. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218060 | Use of Fluorescent Nanoparticles to Make On-Line Measurements of Cross-Web and Machine-Direction Component and Property Variations in Paper and Continuous Web Products - Fluorescent nanoparticles such as quantum dots are incorporated into paper and other web products such as plastics to achieve cross-direction and machine direction on-line detection of selected components during manufacture. Fluorescent nanoparticles markers are added in known proportions into product formulations along with the selected components of interest. By detecting the fluorescence from the nanoparticles, the selected components can be traced at various stages of production. In addition, by using different fluorescent nanoparticles that emit radiation at different wavelengths, data from individual materials or layers in a composite structure can be ascertained simultaneously with a single sensor. The technique is particularly suited for monitoring expensive and difficult-to-measure components that may be present only in trace quantities. The technique can be implemented continuously during normal production, during start-up or re-formulation, such as a grade change in paper production, when considerable changes in the process parameters occur. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218061 | PROCESS FOR GENERATING A HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK FROM LIGNIN - The present invention discloses processes for generating a hydrocarbon feedstock for biofuels synthesis from lignin via hydroprocessing. Embodiments of the present invention can occur in a refinery setting or in a paper mill setting. Embodiments of the present invention can utilize the separated lignin or the entire black liquor solution. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218062 | PROCESS FOR GENERATING A HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK FROM LIGNIN - The present invention discloses processes for generating a hydrocarbon feedstock for biofuels synthesis from lignin via hydroprocessing. Embodiments of the present invention can occur in a refinery setting or in a paper mill setting. Embodiments of the present invention can utilize the separated lignin or the entire black liquor solution. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218063 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Fibrous structures that exhibit a Dry Burst of greater than 360 g as measured according to Burst Test Method and optionally, a Total Dry Tensile of less than 2450 g/76.2 mm Machine Direction (MD) Dry Tensile of less than 1520 g/76.2 mm and/or a Geometric GM) Total Dry Tensile of less than 1180 g/76.2 mm as measured according to the Tensile Test Method are provided. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218064 | Tube bank apparatus for distributing stock - A tube bank apparatus is disclosed for distributing stock in a headbox of a papermaking machine. The apparatus includes a tube having a first and a second portion for the flow therethrough of the stock. The first portion defines a bore for the flow therethrough of the stock, the bore having an upstream and a downstream end. The second portion defines a passage for the flow therethrough of the stock, the passage having an upstream and a downstream extremity. The upstream extremity of the passage cooperates with the downstream end of the bore so that the stock flows from the upstream end to the downstream end of the bore and then through the upstream extremity and then the downstream extremity of the passage. The downstream end of the bore has a cross-sectional area which is less than a further cross-sectional area of the upstream extremity of the passage. Also, the downstream extremity of the passage has a cross-section of trapezoidal configuration. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218065 | Arrangement for the Treatment of Cellulose Pulp Involving Seal Positioning Means - A washer for washing and dewatering cellulose pulp is disclosed, comprising a rotary drum with a plurality of external compartments on the drum defined by axial compartment walls distributed along the circumference of the drum, a stationary cylindrical casing enclosing the drum, defining a ring-shaped space between the casing and the drum, and longitudinal seals in the axial direction of the drum diving the ring-shaped space into a forming zone for forming the pulp, at least one washing zone for washing the pulp at an overpressure, and a discharge zone, and where the longitudinal axial seals are attached to positioning cylinders for adjusting the radial position of the seals, and the longitudinal seal has an articulated connection with the positioning cylinders to make possible oblique positioning of the seal. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218066 | WATER-BASED WASH CONTAINING A NUCLEATING AGENT - The invention relates to a wash which is suitable, in particular, for centrifugal casting. The wash comprises at least:
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20090218067 | LOST-WAX METHOD ASSOCIATED WITH PIEZOCRYSTALLIZATION AND A DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - The inventive casting method consists in extruding a melt from a metal reservoir into the cavity of a shaped investment mold at a temperature above liquidus and a pressure enabling a maximum splash-free liquid metal flow and increasable along with the melt crystallization to a pressure sufficient for further filling the mold in proportion to the amount of cast shrinkage. The inventive device for carrying out said method comprises a metal reservoir arranged as a removable insert lined from the inside and provided with an annular flange, and a container which comprises the shaped investment mold and a hollow neck provided with a removable thimble. The flange is mounted in such a way that its inner diameter matches with the outer diameter of the thimble, wherein the inner diameter of the flange is smaller than the inner diameter of the insert. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218068 | DIE FOR DIE CASTING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CAST PRODUCT - According to one embodiment, a die includes a stationary die and a movable die. Between the stationary die and the movable die, a product section which includes a main product section, and a protrusion part protruding from the main product section toward a side of the biscuit section, a first runner configured to guide molten metal toward the main product section, and a second runner configured to guide molten metal toward the protrusion part are formed. The second runner is provided at a position deviated from the first runner three-dimensionally, and overpasses the first runner. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218069 | Apparatus and Method for Moulding Battery Group Straps - This invention relates to apparatus and methods for moulding battery group straps. Moulding apparatus, generally indicated at ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218070 | Heat Exchange Device and Method for Producing a Heat Exchange Element for a Heat Exchange Device - The invention relates to a heat exchange device, in particular a vehicle radiator, for indirect exchange of heat between a first medium and a second medium, with a first guide section for routing the first medium and a second guide section for routing the second medium, the first guide section being formed by a thermally conductive heat exchange element consisting of graphite foam and being spatially separated from the second guide section, at least part of a second guide section being formed by the heat exchange element. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a heat exchange element for a heat exchange device, in particular for the radiator of a motor vehicle. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218071 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR UTILISING THE HEAT FROM WASTE WATER - Heat exchanger element for installation in sewage pipelines, the top side of which heat exchanger element has a heat-conducting exchange surface with heat exchanger chambers arranged on it, the heat exchanger element has in cross section a run-in gutter and run-off surfaces contiguous to the latter on both sides, and, in the region of the run-in gutter and the run-off surfaces, lines for the forward run, return run and distribution of a heat exchanger medium are arranged, the floor point of the run-in gutter, the lower region of the lines and/or the free margins of the run-off surfaces being designed as bearings for arranging the heat exchanger element in the sewage pipeline. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218072 | Cooling system for a computer system - The invention relates to a cooling system for a computer system, said computer system comprising at least one unit such as a central processing unit (CPU) generating thermal energy and said cooling system intended for cooling the at least one processing unit and comprising a reservoir having an amount of cooling liquid, said cooling liquid intended for accumulating and transferring of thermal energy dissipated from the processing unit to the cooling liquid. The cooling system has a heat exchanging interface for providing thermal contact between the processing unit and the cooling liquid for dissipating heat from the processing unit to the cooling liquid. Different embodiments of the heat exchanging system as well as means for establishing and controlling a flow of cooling liquid and a cooling strategy constitutes the invention of the cooling system. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218073 | COOLING FIN - A cooling fin provides at least a projection part and at least a slot is disposed at lateral sides for the airflow producing turbulent flows while passing through the slot and creating eddy currents at the periphery of the cooling fin. Therefore, the cold air, which flows between a plurality of cooling fins, can stagnate longer time for carrying more heat outward and enhancing the heat dissipation efficiency greatly. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218074 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVE COOLING UTILIZING A RESONANT SHEAR TECHNIQUE - An active cooling assembly is described. One embodiment of the active cooling assembly includes a fin configured to enable convective heat transfer to an airflow passing over the fin. A boundary layer accumulates between the fin and the airflow, and the boundary layer includes a region of heated air attached to a side of the fin. The embodiment also includes a blade configured to oscillate proximate to the fin to shear the boundary layer that accumulates between the fin and the airflow. The region of heated air is sheared from the side of the fin so that the impedance attributable to the boundary layer of the convective heat transfer from the fin to the airflow is reduced. The fin is coupled to a stationary arm, and the blade is coupled to a swing arm. The swing arm and a spring are driven at a resonant frequency by an actuator. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218075 | Coiled Heat Exchanger - A coiled heat exchanger having a plurality of tubes, which are helically coiled around a core tube in one or more concentric layers of tubes and form a bundle in the form of a hollow cylinder, and also having a shell, which delimits an outer space around the tubes, is disclosed. It is formed in such a way that, during operation, heat is transferred between at least two fluid streams, one of which flows through the interior of the tubes and the other of which flows through the outer space. At least one elastic component that does not transfer heat and comprises a metallic material is arranged inside the shell and radially outside the bundle. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218076 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PANELS HAVING INTEGRATED HEAT PIPES AND/OR INSERTS MAINTAINED BY TONGUES - A method, dedicated to the fabrication of the panels having built-in heat pipe(s) and/or insert(s) (P), consists in a) providing a bottom plate (SI) comprising, in selected places on either side of the heat pipe or insert accommodation zones, tabs (L) which are substantially flat and suitable for being straightened above its upper face, b) partially straightening the tabs (L) toward the accommodation zones, c) positioning the heat pipes and/or the inserts (C | 2009-09-03 |
20090218077 | Air-Conditioning System And Controlling Method Thereof - The present invention discloses an air conditioning system comprises a phase separator separating a gaseous refrigerant and a liquid refrigerant from a flowing refrigerant, an evaporator evaporating the liquid refrigerant separated by the phase separator, and at least one compressor including a first compressing part receiving the refrigerant via the evaporator and a second compressing part receiving both of the gaseous refrigerant separated by the phase separator and the refrigerant via the first compressing part, wherein a volume of a first cylinder of the first compressing part is different from a volume of a second cylinder of the second compressing part. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218078 | VARIABLE FLOW COMPUTER COOLING SYSTEM FOR A DATA CENTER AND METHOD OF OPERATION - Disclosed herein is a data center having a plurality of liquid cooled computer systems. The computer systems each include a processor coupled with a cold plate that allows direct liquid cooling of the processor. The cold plate is further arranged to provide adapted flow of coolant to different portions of the processor whereby higher temperature regions receive a larger flow rate of coolant. The flow is variably adjusted to reflect different levels of activity. By maximizing the coolant temperature exiting the computer systems, the system may utilize the free cooling temperature of the ambient air and eliminate the need for a chiller. A data center is further provided that is coupled with a district heating system and heat is extracted from the computer systems is used to offset carbon emissions and reduce the total cost of ownership of the data center. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218079 | HEAT-EMITTING ELEMENT COOLING APPARATUS - There is provided a heat-emitting element cooling apparatus capable of enhancing cooling effect on a heat-emitting element as well as reducing noise. A heat sink includes a core portion and a plurality of radiation fins fixed to the core portion. Dimensions of the core portion and the radiation fins are defined in such a manner that the diameter L | 2009-09-03 |
20090218080 | WASTEWATER HEAT RECOVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A trap for recovering heat energy from a liquid has a chamber | 2009-09-03 |
20090218081 | Composite Heat Exchanger End Structure - A heat exchanger having a tube bundle disposed within a housing with a resilient end structure disposed in compressed, plug-forming relation at least partially across the heat exchanging cavity. The resilient end structure includes one or more boundary segments extending between an internal wall of the housing and the perimeter of the tube bundle. The boundary segment includes a combination of materials having differing compression characteristics providing enhanced support to the boundary segments. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218082 | HEAT DISSIPATION MODULE - A heat dissipation module includes a plurality of cooling fins and at least a guide heat pipe. The cooling fins stack to one another with at least a through hole at the respective cooling fin for being penetrated with the guide heat pipe. A projecting annular part is disposed at a side of the respective cooling fin to surround the circumference of the through hole with an indented spot at the periphery of the projecting annular part. The outer side of said guide heat pipe has an elongated recess extending along the length thereof to correspond to the indented spot such that the indented spot is capable of fitting with the recess after the guide heat pipe passing through the through hole respectively to facilitate the subsequent welding job. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218083 | TURBULATED IMMERSION HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS - A submersible heat-exchanging apparatus comprises a cylindrical heat-exchange component configured with one end for sealingly engaging a terminal plug and the other end for sealingly engaging and communicating with a coupling manifold having opposed inflow and outflow ports. A flow-directing elongate insert is provided with one end configured to engage the coupling manifold interposed the inflow and outflow ports, and the other end provided with an aperture and configured for abutting the terminal plug. The flow-directing elongate insert is configured to slidingly contact and cooperate with the inner walls of the heat-conductive conduit thereby partitioning the heat-conductive conduit into two opposed fluid transmission channels wherein one channel communicates with the inlet port and the other channel communicates with the outlet port. The coupling manifold is configured to sealingly engage an aperature provided therefore in a fluid-containing receptacle whereby the heat-exchange component extends into the receptacle. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218084 | LIQUID TANK STRUCTURE OF HEAT EXCHANGER - In a liquid tank structure of a heat exchanger, a liquid tank | 2009-09-03 |
20090218085 | FLAT TUBE, FLAT TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A number of flat tubes, flat tube heat exchangers, and methods of manufacturing both are described and illustrated. The flat tubes can be constructed of one, two, or more pieces of sheet material. A profiled insert integral with the flat tube or constructed from another sheet of material can be used to define multiple flow channels through the flat tube. The flat tubes can be constructed of relatively thin material, and can be reinforced with folds of the flat tube material and/or of an insert in areas subject to higher pressure and thermal stresses. Also, the relatively thin flat tube material can have a corrosion layer enabling the material to resist failure due to corrosion. Heat exchangers having such flat tubes connected to collection tubes are also disclosed, as are manners in which such tubes can be provided with fins. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218086 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR A ROCKET ENGINE - A cylindrical rocket engine exhaust duct has a liner that fits inside an outer jacket. The outer periphery of the liner has circumferentially spaced ribs defining a sinuous path for a fluid to be heated. The liner has a least one, preferably several, transverse fins with internal serpentine passages for carrying the fluid to be heated through the fins. The fluid to be heated is directed around the periphery of the liner (between the liner and the jacket), and consecutively through the separate fins, along sinuous and serpentine paths for heating of the fluid by heat transfer from the exhaust gas of the rocket engine. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218087 | Thermal conduction structure, composite material, and method of producing the material - A thermal conduction structure includes a heat receiving portion, a heat releasing portion, and actuators disposed between the heat receiving portion and the heat releasing portion. A path is defined from the heat receiving portion to the heat releasing portion through the actuator. The actuator is movable between a first position and a second position to correspond to an energy supplied from outside, and is contact with the heat receiving portion and the heat releasing portion, when the actuator is in the first position. The path has a non-contact part between the heat receiving portion and the heat releasing portion, when the actuator is in the second position. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218088 | REGULATING DEVICE, EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - The present invention is a regulating device configured to regulate a temperature T | 2009-09-03 |
20090218089 | Phase-Controlled Well Flow Control and Associated Methods - Phase-controlled well flow control. A well system includes a flow control device which regulates flow of a fluid in the well system, the flow control device being responsive to both pressure and temperature in the well system to regulate flow of the fluid. A flow control device includes a flow regulator for regulating flow of a fluid through the flow control device, and an actuator which is operative to actuate the flow regulator in response to a predetermined relationship between a phase of the fluid and both pressure and temperature exposed to the actuator. A method of controlling a phase change of a fluid in a well system includes the steps of: flowing the fluid through a flow control device in the well system; and adjusting the flow control device in response to both pressure and temperature in the well system. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218090 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING TUBULARS USING A TOP DRIVE - An apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars, said apparatus comprising a winch, at least one wire line, and a device for gripping the tubular, the arrangement being such that, in use, the winch can be used to winch said at least one wire and said device to position a tubular below said top drive. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218091 | Downhole gas flow powered deliquefaction pump - The present invention relates to a method and system for removing water from gas wells. The water is removed by positioning a pump in a liquid layer below the perforations through which gas enters a gas well and powering a water pump with electrical power generated by an energy recovery system which produces electricity from a gas flow through the energy recovery system to an earth surface. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218092 | DOWNHOLE CLEANING TOOL - A downhole cleaning tool comprising: a substantially cylindrical body; at least one cleaning member extending from the cylindrical body and being movable between a retracted position and an active position in which the cleaning member is positioned to clean an internal surface of the well bore; and switching means adapted to receive a force applied in a first direction and responsively move the at least one cleaning member from the retracted position to the active position. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218093 | Use of a Steel Composition for the Production of an Armouring Layer of a Flexible Pipe and the Flexible Pipe - The invention relates to a use of a duplex steel for the production of an armouring layer of a flexible pipe comprising at least one unbonded armouring layer and at least one unbonded sealing layer wherein the duplex steel comprises in weight percent
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20090218094 | Live Bottom Hole Pressure for Perforation/Fracturing Operations - A method of determining when to stop pumping proppant during hydraulic fracturing in a wellbore is described. By accurately detecting tip screen-out with a bottom hole pressure gauge mounted to a perforating gun, the optimal amount of proppant can be supplied to a fracture while avoiding the risks associated with wellbore screen-out. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218095 | Pressure Equalising Devices - An electronic actuation system for a pressure equalising device in a downhole apparatus such as a wellbore plug is described. The system includes a pressure sensor for measuring pressure in the wellbore, and means for setting a reference pressure value using a measurement from the pressure sensor. In a method of use, an applied pressure value is determined using a measurement from the pressure sensor and the reference pressure value, and the device is actuated, or opened, when the applied pressure meets a pre-determined condition, such as falling within a pressure window for certain time period. The invention allows natural changes in wellbore pressure to be accounted for when detecting a pressure actuation event. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218096 | Control System for an Annulus Balanced Subsurface Safety Valve - A control system for an annulus balanced subsurface safety valve. A system for operating a safety valve in a well includes a piston of the safety valve being responsive to displace due to a pressure differential between chambers exposed to the piston; and a valve controller which alternately exposes at least one of the chambers to pressure in an annulus surrounding the safety valve, and to pressure greater than that in the annulus. A method of operating a safety valve in a well includes the steps of: opening the safety valve by biasing a piston of the safety valve to displace in response to a pressure differential between a chamber exposed to pressure greater than well pressure, and another chamber exposed to well pressure; and closing the safety valve by exposing both of the chambers to the well pressure. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218097 | WELLBORE INTERVENTION TOOL - The present invention provides a conveyance tool and a tool string having one or more sensors or cameras for detecting the performance of pre-existing perforations in a cased wellbore, and one or more perforation intervention tools mounted on the tool string and capable of performing remedial actions directed at at most one perforation and its nearest neighbors or at a single perforation. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218098 | Methods Of Using A Particle Impact Drilling System For Removing Near-Borehole Damage, Milling Objects In A Wellbore, Under Reaming, Coring, Perforating, Assisting Annular Flow, And Associated Methods - A particle impact drilling system and method are described. In several exemplary embodiments, the system and method may be a part of, and/or used with, an apparatus or system, methods, to excavate a subterranean formation. The system can including, for example, removing near-borehole damage, casing, window milling, fishing, drilling with casing, under reaming, coring, perforating, effective circulatory density management, assisted annular flow, and directional control. Embodiments of associated systems and methods are also included. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218099 | Method for Enhancing Heavy Hydrocarbon Recovery - Amines or ammonia and amines may be used to enhance recovery of heavy hydrocarbons. The amines or ammonia and amines alone or with water, steam or an oil solvent are combined with the heavy hydrocarbons to promote the transport of the heavy hydrocarbons. The amines or ammonia and amines may be injected downhole or admixed with heavy hydrocarbon containing ore on the surface, optionally with water or steam. Ammonia may be used alone with high quality steam. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218100 | WELLBORE CLEANING - The invention relates to a wellbore cleaning assembly, wellbore cleaning apparatus comprising a wellbore cleaning assembly, and to a method of cleaning a wellbore. In an embodiment of the invention, a wellbore cleaning assembly ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218101 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INFLOW CONTROL - An inflow control assembly. The inflow control assembly can include an inner tubular member comprising a hole formed therethrough. A cover assembly can encircle the hole. The cover assembly can include a first outer member disposed about at least a portion of the inner tubular member. The first outer member can be secured to the inner tubular member. A second outer member can be disposed about at least a portion of the inner tubular member, and the second outer member can be secured to the inner tubular member. A screen portion can be disposed between the outer members and between the inner tubular member and the outer members. An annulus can be formed between the outer members and the inner tubular member, and the annulus can provide a flow path between the hole and the screen portion. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218102 | Multi-Cycle Single Line Switch - Systems and methods for selectively operating multiple hydraulic pressure controlled devices (PCDs) within a borehole using a common inflow and outflow line and a common cycling line. A control system is used wherein each of the PCDs is operationally associated with a separate sleeve controller. The sleeve controller for each PCD controls whether the individual PCD can be actuated by hydraulic pressure variations in the common inflow and outflow lines. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218103 | Method for Flow Control and Autonomous Valve or Flow Control Device - A method for flow control and a self-adjusting valve or flow control device, in particular useful in a production pipe for producing oil and/or gas from a well in an oil and/or gas reservoir, which production pipe includes a lower drainage pipe preferably being divided into at least two sections each including one or more inflow control devices which communicates the geological production formation with the flow space of the drainage pipe. The fluid flows through an inlet ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218104 | Electronic completion installation valve - Apparatus and method for a providing a completion assembly for running at an end of a completion string which provides a remotely operable tubing mounted valve used to control the flow of fluids through the tubing in hostile well conditions. The tubing mounted completion assembly has a tubular body for connection in the string below a production packer with a through bore from a first inlet and a first outlet coaxially aligned with the string; a downhole electronic actuating mechanism, a downhole hydraulic pump and a hydraulically operated ball valve member. The actuating mechanism operates the hydraulic pump to provide a hydraulic control line to control movement the valve member from a first position, where the member is open and a through bore is created between the inlet and outlet of the assembly, to a second position, where the valve seals the throughbore and, finally, back to the first position. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218105 | Hydraulically Driven Tandem Tractor Assembly - A tractor assembly for downhole hydrocarbon applications employing multiple tractors simultaneously. The assembly is hydraulically driven and may provide a substantial increase in the total load accommodated via downhole tractoring. Thus, coiled tubing operations may be run at extensive well depths. Additionally, the load accommodated by the assembly may be hydraulically balanced among the multiple tractors of the assembly through a variety of techniques. In this manner, the total accommodated load may be improved and wear on the uphole tractor of the assembly reduced. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218106 | SUBMERSIBLE PUMP PULLER AND METHOD OF USE - An apparatus is shown for installing a pulling a submersible pump from a well bore where the pump is supported on a length of flexible tubing. The apparatus has a pivot frame located on a transportable base frame. A take up reel for the flexible tubing is also supported on the pivot frame by a pair of pivoting support arms. The take up reel is centered over the well bore by pivoting the reel on the support arms between a collapsed and a vertical work position. The reel can be further centered by pivoting the pivot frame in a horizontal plane relative to the base frame. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218107 | Reservoir Tool for Packer Setting - An external casing packer with a packer element is fashioned from materials that physically expand (“swell”) in response to contact by an appropriate swelling fluid. In preferred embodiments, the packer element is fashioned of a swellable elastomer, and the swelling fluid is an oil or water-based fluid that is effective to swell the particular elastomer used. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218108 | Emergency immediate response transport pumper - The present invention discloses and claims a single vehicle that has both full fire fighting capability in the form of a pumper in permanent combination with full medical rescue and transport capability. Provided is a transport pumper of conventional design having a crew cab with four entrances, a large capacity fire pump, a tank containing a quantity of water, another tank containing a quantity of foam, a substantial length and diameter of fire hose, ground ladders, a side controlled pump operator's panel, and all other necessary equipment to be in substantial compliance with NFPA Standard 1901. Permanently provided on the same chassis as the pumper is an ambulance or rescue transport including rear entry double doors for patients, a rear dump capability, two supine patients on stretchers carrying capabilities, air conditioning, a side entrance door and all necessary equipment be in substantial compliance with federal standard KKK-A-1822E for a rescue transport. The rescue transport is modified only to the extent necessary to accommodate ground ladders and a hose bed on the top of the rescue transport. The vehicle concept is one of a modular design in permanent combination on a single chassis using standardized equipment already familiar to fire rescue personnel which can be readily refurbished and replaced with conventional equipment at minimized cost. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218109 | Sprinkler Head Cover - An object of the present invention is to provide a sprinkler head cover comprising a cylindrical retainer having a sprinkler head housed inside it, and a cover plate in the form of plate to be connected to a flange formed in a lower end of the retainer, which sprinkler head cover would not block the dispersing water during water dispersion upon activation of the sprinkler head, and would not deteriorate the bonding strength between the retainer and the cover plate. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218110 | Hybrid Foam Proportioning System - A hybrid foam system for providing a variety of proportioned foam solutions is provided. The system includes a low flow foam proportioning system operatively associated with a high flow foam proportioning system and a system controller for controlling the operating conditions of the overall hybrid foam system. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218111 | FIRE-PROTECTIVE PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A packaging system or method for protecting combustible material in a sprinkler-provided environment has an outer layer with a combustible surface covering a fire-retardant protection layer. Combustion of the surface of the outer layer promotes effective sprinkler operation, while combustible material is protected by the fire-retardant protection layer. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218112 | Semi-autonomous excavation control system - An excavation control system for a machine is disclosed. The excavation control system may have a tool, at least one operator input device configured to provide manual control over movement of the tool, and a controller in communication with the at least one operator input device. The controller may be configured to receive an input related to an operator desired tool location, and determine that an operator is manually controlling movement of the tool toward the operator desired tool location. The controller may be further configured to automatically assume control over movement of the tool toward the operator desired tool location based on the determination. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218113 | Electrical hand tool with magnets for absorbing dust - An electrical hand tool device ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218114 | Hand-held power tool with vibration compensator - A hand-held power tool ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218115 | High Current Cable - The heavy current cable ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218116 | BUILT-IN METHOD OF THERMAL DISSIPATION LAYER FOR DRIVER IC SUBSTRATE AND STRUCTURE THEREOF - A chip on film (COF) structure includes a flexible circuit board and a chip. The flexible circuit board includes a flexible base film and a conductive layer. The flexible base film has a polyimide layer and an anisotropic conductive layer (ACL). The conductive layer is disposed on the flexible base film. The conductive layer and the ACL are separated by the polyimide layer. The chip is mounted with the conductive layer via interconnectors. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218117 | Flexible printed circuit board and manufacturing method for the same - The insulation base side of single-sided FPC is turned to the die side, and the mounting surface side of ground circuit is turned to the upper side, and the FPC is placed on die (a). When the portion of ground circuit where the conduction is realized and metal reinforcing plate are punched by punch of which the clearance dimension is made to be 50 to 95% of the thickness of the material to be punched, hole sagging will be formed (b). The insulation base | 2009-09-03 |
20090218118 | BOARD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME - A board includes a core board, an electronic component arranged on the core board, and an intermediate layer that includes resin containing carbon fibers and that surrounds the electronic component from the side. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218119 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER PRINTED WIRING BOARD - A method of manufacturing a multilayer printed wiring board includes forming a first interlaminar resin insulating layer, a first conductor circuit on the first interlaminar resin insulating layer, a second interlaminar resin insulating layer, opening portions in the second interlaminar resin insulating layer to expose a face of the first conductor circuit, an electroless plating film on the second interlaminar resin insulating layer and the exposed face, and a plating resist on the electroless plating film. The method further includes substituting the electroless plating film with a thin film conductor layer, having a lower ion tendency than the electroless plating film, and a metal of the exposed face, forming an electroplating film including the metal on a portion of the electroless plating film and the thin film conductor layer, stripping the plating resist, and removing the electroless plating film exposed by the stripping. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218120 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONNECTOR - According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board includes a printed wiring board and a connector. The connector includes a housing, a lead received inside the housing, an insertion section which is provided in the housing and to which the printed wiring board is inserted, and a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism moves the lead to a first position in which the lead is separated from the printed wiring board by abutting the lead and moves the lead to a second position in which the lead is connected to the pad of the printed wiring board via the solder by rotating and separating from the lead when the printed wiring board is inserted into the insertion section. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218121 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A method for manufacturing a printed circuit board. The method includes: preparing a printed wiring board, the printed wiring board comprising through holes and a plurality of electrode pads; coating surfaces of the plurality of electrode pads and surfaces of the through holes on an one side of the printed wiring board with a bonding material; mounting a semiconductor package on the printed wiring board such that a plurality of bumps on a surface of the semiconductor package corresponds to the plurality of electrode pads; bonding the bumps to the electrode pads by heating the printed wiring board on which the semiconductor package is mounted; and filling a space between the semiconductor package and the printed wiring board with a filler material. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218122 | WIRING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - There is provided a wiring substrate. The wiring substrate includes: a plurality of conductor patterns formed on a mounting surface on which an electronic component is to be mounted, wherein each of the conductor patterns is covered with a corresponding one of solder layers; and partition walls made of insulating material and formed along the conductor patterns on the mounting surface such that each of the partition walls is provided between the adjacent conductor patterns with a clearance interposed therebetween. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218123 | MULTILAYER INTERCONNECTION BOARD - A multilayer interconnection board includes a plurality of laminated ceramic layers. Wiring electrodes are disposed on principal surfaces of the ceramic layers, and dot patterns are arranged around the wiring electrodes. The dot patterns are arranged such that the density distribution thereof is varied such that the ratio of the presence of the dot patterns in the vicinity of the wiring electrode is relatively large and the ratio of the presence is reduced as the distance from the wiring electrode increases. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218124 | METHOD OF FILLING VIAS WITH FUSIBLE METAL - A method is disclosed in which a blind via in a PCB is filled. The vias are plated with a conductor and then with a fusible metal of lower melting point than the conductor. The plated vias are covered with a photoresist and the fusible metal is removed at locations on the PCB other than where the photoresist is disposed. The photoresist is removed and flux is provided on the PCB before the PCB is heated. The heated fusible metal flows into the via. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218125 | MULTILAYER PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER PRINTED WIRING BOARD - A multilayer printed wiring board includes a first interlaminar resin insulating layer, a first conductor circuit formed on the first interlaminar resin insulating layer, a second interlaminar resin insulating layer formed on the first interlaminar resin insulating layer and the first conductor circuit, a second conductor circuit formed on the second interlaminar resin insulating layer. A via conductor can be formed in the opening portion. The opening portion of the second interlaminar resin insulating layer can expose a face of the first conductor circuit. The via conductor connects the first conductor circuit and the second conductor circuit. The via conductor includes an electroless plating film formed on inner wall face of the opening portion and includes an electrolytic plating film formed on the electroless plating film and on the exposed face of the first conductor circuit exposed by the opening portion. The second conductor circuit includes the electroless plating film and the electrolytic plating film. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218126 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A first insulating layer is formed on a suspension body, and a write wiring trace is formed on the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed on the first insulating layer so as to cover the wiring trace. A write wiring trace is formed, above the write wiring trace, on the second insulating layer. A ground trace is formed on one side of the write wiring trace at a distance on the second insulating layer. A third insulating layer is formed on the second insulating layer so as to cover the wiring trace and the ground trace. An opening is formed in a region, below the write wiring trace, of the suspension body. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218127 | PLATING PROCESSING METHOD, LIGHT-TRANSMITTING CONDUCTIVE FILM AND ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE-SHIELDING FILM - A plating processing method, which comprises continuously electroplating the surface of a film having a surface resistivity of from 1Ω/square to 1000Ω/square, wherein the transportation speed of the foregoing film is from 1 m/minute to 30 m/minute. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218128 | Metallic floor box with non-metalic riser and flange - An in-floor electrical floor-box assembly includes a rectangular or nearly square metallic housing and a non-metallic riser with integral flange assembly having a rectangular flange that mates with the rectangular housing and an integral cylindrical riser for providing access to the electrical components through a round cover and finish flange. A low-voltage divider assembly separates cables carrying different voltages within the riser to reduce interference between the cables and any one of a variety of sub-plates having different configurations for accommodating a variety of multi-service or single service electrical functionality can be incorporated with the box. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218129 | Fixing structure for electrical junction box and cassette - A fixing structure for an electrical junction box and a cassette, the fixing structure being adapted to fix the cassette on a side wall outer surface of the electrical junction box. A locking portion is provided on an outer surface of the cassette. A rib plate that extends in a vertical direction and projects downward adjacent to the locking portion to come into contact with the side wall outer surface. A counterpart locking portion to be locked on the locking portion is provided on the side wall outer surface. An engaging stepped-portion receives a lower end of the rib plate. When the locking portion and the counterpart locking portion are coupled to and locked on one another, the rib plate comes into contact with the side wall outer surface, and a lower end of the rib plate comes into contact with the engaging stepped-portion to restrict rotation of the cassette. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218130 | Leadthrough for passing conduits through constructional components - A leadthrough for passing conduits ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218131 | CONDUIT CONNECTOR - In an embodiment, a conduit connector can comprise: a body comprising a box engagement region capable of engaging an opening in an enclosure and a spring configured to engage the connector and the enclosure. The box engagement region can have a root surface, a leading tab, and a follower tab wherein the root surface and leading tab can be located between a leading edge and a secondary edge. A leading tab perimeter edge and a follower tab perimeter edge define a tab perimeter diameter that is larger than an opening in the enclosure. When the leading tab is inserted into the enclosure the spring can be disposed to engage the secondary edge and the enclosure. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218132 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR UNIVERSALLY LEADING THROUGH CABLES - Apparatus for universal cable bushing, comprising a cable bushing element ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218133 | Cable Having Externally Joinable Outer Portion - In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a device includes a cable having a periphery and an extrusion surrounding the periphery. The extrusion includes a main body portion, a male protrusion and a female indentation. The main body portion has an outer periphery. The male protrusion is disposed at the outer periphery. The female indentation is additionally disposed at the outer periphery. The device enables easy organization by connection of a plurality of cables, prevents entanglement of the plurality of cables, and enables easy removal of at least one cable from the plurality of cables without disrupting the organization of the remainder of the plurality cables. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218134 | Connecting Passage Node or End Node and Method for Production Thereof - The invention relates to method for producing a connecting passage node or end node which has a rectangular shape in cross section and consists of electrical conductors. The nodes are produced by compacting and subsequent welding of the conductors by means of ultrasound in a compression chamber of the ultrasound welding machine of which the height and width can be adjusted and which has a rectangular shape in cross section, wherein opposite delimitation surfaces of the compression chamber form sections of a sonotrode and an opposite counter electrode, respectively. To connect electrical conductors which are difficult to weld to an end node and/or connecting passage node, the conductors ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218135 | Joining Method and Related Junction for Electric Cables, Tubular Covering Sleeve for Electric-Cable Junctions and Process for Manufacturing the Same - A tubular covering sleeve ( | 2009-09-03 |
20090218136 | WATER BOTTOM ORE SAMPLER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A water bottom ore sampler includes a submersible housing for positioning on or near a water bottom, a riser duct mounted within the submersible housing and movable vertically relative to the submersible housing, a drilling assembly disposed within the riser duct for excavating the water bottom, a passage defined within the riser duct through which a particulate fluid mixture produced by the excavation can flow up the riser duct and into an interior of the submersible housing, and a sample container disposed within the submersible housing for collecting ore from the particulate fluid mixture received in the submersible housing. | 2009-09-03 |
20090218137 | Drilling rig drawworks installation - Methods and systems for installing a drawworks on a drilling rig, the method, in certain aspects, including moving a drawworks on movement apparatus on the ground adjacent a drill floor of a rig, connecting the drawworks to the drill floor, moving the movement apparatus away from the rig, and raising the drill floor with the drawworks thereon using raising apparatus of a rig substructure supporting the drill floor. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 2009-09-03 |