37th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100229571 | NON-FREEZING REFRIGERATOR - The present invention discloses a non-freezing refrigerator which can keep the contents in a non-frozen state by an electric field. The non-freezing refrigerator includes a setting unit for selecting and setting a magnitude and frequency of a voltage, a generating unit for generating an electric field according to the voltage having the set magnitude and frequency, and applying the electric field to a storing space for storing the contents, and a freezing cycle for cooling the storing space. The contents are kept in the non-frozen state below a phase transition temperature. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229572 | REGENERATIVE REFRIGERATOR - A regenerative refrigerator includes a cylinder; a displacer provided in the cylinder; a groove pattern formed on the exterior circumferential surface of the displacer or the interior circumferential surface of the cylinder to form a first gas passage connecting one end and the other end of the exterior or interior circumferential surface, and including a groove having at least part thereof extending along a direction to cross the axial directions of the displacer to cause gas flowing from the one end to the other end in the gap between the exterior and interior circumferential surfaces to actively exchange heat with the cylinder and the displacer; a second gas passage to and from an expansion space; and a regenerator material formed of bismuth granules and provided in at least part of the second gas passage, wherein the lowest attainable temperature is 5 K to 15 K in an unloaded state. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229573 | FLOATING LNG STORAGE AND RE-GASIFICATION UNIT AND METHOD FOR RE-GASIFICATION OF LNG ON SAID UNIT - A floating LNG storage and re-gasification unit, which comprises a LNG storage tank ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229574 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ICE MAKING OF REFRIGERATOR - The present invention relates to a system and a method for ice making of a refrigerator and, more particularly, to an ice maker of a refrigerator, which reduces unnecessary power consumption by controlling the operation of a heater according to the presence of a liquid for freezing. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229575 | DEFROST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEAT PUMPS - A system and method for defrosting an air source heat pump are presented. A defrost conduit extends from the discharge from a system compressor to the outdoor coil. The defrost conduit includes a normally closed defrost valve. When the need for defrost exists, the defrost valve is opened, and warm refrigerant is delivered from the compressor discharge to the outdoor coil to effect defrost of the outdoor coil. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229576 | HYDROCOOLER WITH THERMAL STORAGE - A hydrocooler system for cooling produce. The hydrocooler system comprises a hydrocooler tank configured to contain a fluid used to saturate and cool the produce, and a thermal storage device positioned in the hydrocooler tank and configured to receive a refrigerant. The thermal storage device is configured to generate a thermal storage medium from the fluid on the thermal storage device in response to the flow of refrigerant through the thermal storage device. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229577 | CARBON DIOXIDE REFRIGERANT-COOLANT HEAT EXCHANGER - A climate control system may include a condenser, an evaporator, a compressor, a coolant circuit, and a heat exchanger. The evaporator may be in fluid communication with the condenser. The compressor may be in fluid communication with the condenser and the evaporator and may circulate a first fluid therebetween. The coolant circuit may include an engine, a radiator, and a second fluid circulating between the engine and the radiator. The heat exchanger may include a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit. The first fluid conduit may fluidly couple the compressor and the condenser. The second fluid conduit may fluidly couple the radiator and the engine. The heat exchanger may be configured to allow the second fluid to absorb heat from the first fluid. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229578 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An auxiliary air conditioning system ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229579 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEHUMIDIFICATION - An HVAC system including a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator connected in a closed refrigerant loop. The evaporator includes a plurality of refrigerant circuits. The evaporator also includes at least one distributor configured to distribute and deliver refrigerant to each circuit of the plurality of circuits. The plurality of circuits are arranged into a first and second set of circuits. The evaporator also includes a valve configured and disposed to isolate the first set of circuits from refrigerant flow from the condenser and provide flow of refrigerant from the compressor in a dehumidification operation of the HVAC system. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229580 | VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE - Systems and methods for improved Variable Speed Drives are provided. One embodiment relates to apparatus for common mode and differential mode filtering for motor or compressor bearing protection when operating with Variable Speed Drives, including conducted EMI/RFI input power mains mitigation. Another embodiment relates to a method to extend the synchronous operation of an active converter to the AC mains voltage during complete line dropout. Another embodiment relates to an active converter-based Variable Speed Drive system with Improved Full Speed Efficiency. Another embodiment relates to a liquid- or refrigerant-cooled inductor. The liquid- or refrigerant-cooled inductor may be used in any application where liquid or refrigerant cooling is available and a reduction in size and weight of a magnetic component is desired. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229581 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF POWERING A REFRIGERATION UNIT OF A HYBRID VEHICLE - Systems and methods for providing power to a refrigeration unit or an air conditioner used on a hybrid vehicle. The system includes an accumulation choke, a PWM rectifier, and a frequency inverter. The accumulation choke is configured to receive a first AC power, a second AC power, and a DC power. The accumulation choke and PWM rectifier convert the received power into an intermediate DC power having a peak voltage. The PWM rectifier provides the intermediate DC power to the frequency inverter. The frequency inverter converts the intermediate DC power to an output AC power. The frequency inverter provides the output AC power to the refrigeration unit. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229582 | Refrigeration System - A refrigerant circuit ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229583 | REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS - A refrigeration cycle apparatus ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229584 | COVER ASSEMBLY FOR AIR CONDITIONER OPENING - An apparatus is provided including first and second base members having upper and lower flanges, and a cover. The second based member is configured to be adjustably attached to the first base member to define an opening. The cover is configured to be attached to the first base member and/or the second base member to cover the opening. The upper and lower flanges of the first base member are configured to receive a first edge of a hole of an air conditioner plenum and the upper and lower flanges of the second base member are configured to receive a second edge of the hole of the air conditioner plenum. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229585 | MODULAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - A modular air conditioner is provided that operates on the basic principal of a split system yet allows user serviceability and modular components such that the system is flexible. The system generally includes an outdoor unit, at least one indoor unit and a user serviceable hose that extends between the outdoor and indoor units. The outdoor unit contains a compressor, an air-cooled condenser, a coolant to fluid heat exchanger, a fan and various other components such as controls. While the indoor unit contains a fan, a fluid pump, a cold fluid storage tank and a fluid to air heat exchanger. Finally, the hose is a detachable hose that includes three lumens therein that act as a cold fluid supply, a fluid return and wiring for power and control signals. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229586 | Mist Dispersal System for Air Conditioners - An apparatus for increasing the efficiency of air conditioning units, and methods of improving the efficiency of the air cooling function in air conditioners is disclosed by dispersing a water or vapor mist onto the heat transfer coils of a condenser used in an air cooling unit to effectively and efficiently reduce the use of power by the condenser and reduce the time the condenser must run. The apparatus includes fluid lines and a filter, the function of which is to remove particulate matter from the fluid, prevent scale formation, and provide a coating on the surface of certain parts of the condenser. The filter is configured to stop the flow of fluid when the filter can no longer provide these functions. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229587 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An air conditioning system includes a first circulation module and a second circulation module. Two circulation modules are joined by a heat exchanger. The first circulation is a modular refrigeration system includes a compressor, expansion device, and heat exchangers. The second circulation module includes a main liquid refrigerant tank, a number of distributed liquid refrigerant tanks, liquid pumps and a plurality of indoor units which includes a heat exchange device and a vapor propelling device. The heat exchange device is connected to the main liquid tank. The vapor propelling device propels the working fluid in a saturated vapor state to the first heat exchanger, thus forming a working fluid loop. It can be switched between the heating and cooling modes. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229588 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator has a freezing chamber at the bottom, and a refrigerating chamber over the freezing chamber. The refrigerator includes an ice making unit and an ice dispenser mounted in a refrigerating chamber door that allows ice to be dispensed without opening the door. A sub-PCB is mounted in the refrigerating chamber door for controlling operations of the ice making unit and the dispenser. A cold air supply duct supplies cold air from a cold air supply unit to the ice making unit. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229589 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF STORAGE CONTAINER FOR REFRIGERATOR - A storage container of a storage container for a refrigerator, which is configured to mount the storage container for storing articles therein to a storage container seating portion formed in a rear surface of a refrigerator door by using a mounting protrusion and locking mechanism provided on the storage container and a mounting groove and catching protrusion provided on the storage container seating portion. The mounting structure includes a storage container seating portion depressed into a portion of a rear surface of a door; a storage container seated in the storage container seating portion and formed with a space for storing articles therein; a mounting protrusion and mounting groove formed on the storage container seating portion and storage container, respectively, at positions corresponding to each other to be matched in shape with each other and used for fixing the storage container into the storage container seating portion; and a locking mechanism provided on a portion of the storage container for locking the storage container into the storage container seating portion by causing a portion of the locking mechanism to be caught to a protruding portion of the storage container seating portion. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229590 | Ice Maker - An ice maker adapted to be mounted a refrigeration appliance comprises an ice-making container ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229591 | CRYOGENIC DEEP-FREEZING DEVICE FOR PRODUCTS USING A POROUS CONVEYOR BELT - The invention relates to a device for freezing articles, that comprises a conveyor with a porous belt maintained in position inside the device by drums, and a means for impregnating the belt of said conveyor with a cryogenic liquid, wherein the impregnation of the belt is carried out by partially or totally immersing the belt in a bath of cryogenic liquid, characterised in that it comprises a means for pressing the belt of the conveyor onto one of said drums. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229592 | Refrigerator - Disclosed herein is a refrigerator. In the refrigerator, a water purifying unit including a filter unit to purify water supplied from a water supply source is arranged adjacent to a drawer type storage container in an otherwise useless space of a storage compartment. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229593 | Refrigerator - Disclosed is a refrigerator having an installation configuration of a freezing compartment door to be opened or closed in a semi-automatic manner. The refrigerator includes a body having a storage compartment, a door to open or close the storage compartment, and a door control device to complete an opening/closing operation of the door by providing the door with a thrust force. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229594 | Chilling economizer - Chilling is produced from heat that is normally wasted in the economizer section of a steam boiler. A thermally-activated ammonia-water absorption chiller is powered by a heat recovery unit. The heat recovery unit supplies boiler exhaust heat to desorb the working fluid of the chiller. That can be directly, such that the heat recovery unit is a heat recovery vapor generator that can be colocated with an economizer, in parallel or series. The exhaust heat can alternatively be supplied to the AARC indirectly, via a heat transfer loop and a separate generator. The desorbed ammonia vapor is rectified, condensed, and then used to produce the chilling. The heat released in the chiller when low pressure ammonia vapor is re-absorbed is used to preheat the boiler feedwater. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229595 | COMPRESSOR AND REFRIGERATING APPARATUS - A compressor includes a casing, a screw rotor fitted in the casing, at least one economizer port, and a control unit. The at least one economizer port is arranged to discharge refrigerant into compression chambers formed between the casing and the screw rotor. The control unit is configured to advance timing of opening of the at least one economizer port to the compression chambers in accordance with increase in rotating speed of the screw rotor. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229596 | Article Of Jewelry With Sealed Visible Enclosed Container - The article of jewelry includes a hollowed out portion in a body of such article into which a sealed transparent container is inserted. The article of jewelry also has an opening through one of its faces to expose the hollowed out portion. The transparent container is sealed after a substance with special significance is inserted into the container. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229597 | Accessory Coupling Having Chain - Provided is an accessory coupling having a chain, which is configured to connect accessories separately provided to parts of a human body, through the chain, so as to make aesthetic variation on the monotonous appearance of the accessories and provide a sense of unity to the separate accessories. The accessory coupling includes one or more accessory main bodies separated from each other and provided to separate parts of a human body, one or more chains connecting the accessory main bodies to each other, and connecting parts provided to the chain and the accessory main body, to connect the accessory main body to the chain, and the connecting part of the chain is provided with a coupling end configured to couple and uncouple the chain from the accessory main body. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229598 | Modular Setting Diamond Jewelry - A modular setting diamond jewelry includes a noble metal base with the bottom thereof being in a shape of taper. A plurality of diamond holes is defined in the top of the noble metal base for receiving diamonds therein. A protrusion is formed between each two adjacent diamond holes which locate at the circumference of noble metal base. The peripheral setting diamonds abut against the central diamond with inner edges thereof. The outer edge of each peripheral diamond is aligned to the peripheral edge of the noble metal base. One diamond hole is defined in the center of the noble metal base, and eight diamond holes are defined around the central diamond hole. The modular setting diamond jewelry of the present invention is ready to make with low cost, since the diamond holes defined in the noble metal base and the protrusions formed between the peripheral diamond holes can install several diamonds and the diamonds together with the noble metal base form an artistic whole to have the same effect as a big grain diamond. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229599 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING VITREOUS SILICA CRUCIBLE - In order to provide method and apparatus for manufacturing a vitreous silica crucible with little mixing of foreign matter and stable arc during arc melting, the method and apparatus for manufacturing a vitreous silica crucible have a device which blows off air from the side of arc electrodes toward a melting space of a mold, and air discharge ports which discharge the air within the heating furnace, and perform forced supply of air into the melting space during melting to make the atmospheric pressure of the melting space higher than the surroundings, and preferably, form an air pressure difference of 100 Pa or more between the melting space and the surroundings, thereby performing melting. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229600 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING GLASS MOLDING DIE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MOLDED GLASS ARTICLE - Provide is a method for manufacturing a glass molding die in which deformation of a molding die in a process after machining is restrained without increased wear of a bit, and a method for manufacturing a molded glass article utilizing the glass molding die. A plated layer made of Ni—P plating is formed on the surface of a substrate, a rough machining is performed on the plated layer to form a shape similar to the desired final shape, the plated layer is then subjected to a thermal treatment, and finally finish machining is performed to form the desired final shape. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229601 | Process for Producing Float Plate Glass - In a process for producing a float plate glass having a plate thickness falling within a range from 0.1 mm to 2 mm, the process includes a step of draining a surface portion of a melted glass base material from an inside of a forming furnace or a glass-material melting furnace, in a region upstream from a location at which a width of glass ribbon is adjusted by top rolls. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229602 | Glass Alignment for High Temperature Processes - Apparatus, systems and methods for alignment of a glass member for high temperature processing are disclosed. The high temperature processing can, for example, pertain to a slumping process to mold glass into a predetermined shape (e.g., a three-dimensional shape). In one embodiment, a glass slumping system can have a mold and an alignment system that support a glass member to be slumped relative to the mold. The alignment system may have a plurality of alignment members being configured to move away from the glass member as the temperature increases during the slumping process to allow the glass member to bend around the mold without interference. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229603 | OVERFLOW DOWNDRAW GLASS FORMING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention discloses improved apparatuses for forming sheet glass. In one embodiment, the invention introduces a structural web that supports the forming structure in a manner such that the thermal creep which inevitably occurs has a minimum impact on the glass flow characteristics of the forming structure. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229604 | Indirect heat type double-clad crystal fiber fabrication method - A double-clad optical fiber fabrication method including the steps of: preparing a crystal fiber, inserting the crystal fiber into a silica capillary, attaching a sapphire tube to the periphery of the silica capillary, and applying a laser beam to the sapphire tube to increase the temperature of the sapphire tube and to further fuse the silica capillary with thermal radiation to have the fused silica capillary be wrapped about the crystal fiber, thereby forming the desired double-clad optical fiber. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229605 | KNITTED TULLE - A knitted tulle is disclosed, the tulle comprising a plurality of wales, each with a pillar stitch and at least two pairs of weft threads, each pair of weft threads interconnecting and tying-in at least four wales. Also disclosed is a method of knitting the tulle, preferably using a Raschel machine and an embroidered fabric comprising the tulle. The tulle according to the invention is robust and even and has properties similar to bobbinet tulle. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229606 | STEREOSCOPIC KNITWORK - A three-dimensional knit fabric comprising two knit layers consisting of a front layer and a back layer and monofilament yarns connecting the two knit layers, characterized in that the three-dimensional knit fabric has a thickness of 5 to 25 mm, the fabric undergoes a compression load of 100 to 250 N for compressive deformation of 2.6 mm on a 100-mm diameter compression plate, and the front and back knit layers undergo a shearing stress of 15 to 35 N to be shifted by 5 mm in parallel to each other in transverse opposite directions (directions along the course line). | 2010-09-16 |
20100229607 | WASHING MACHINE AND DRYER - The present disclosure relates to a washing machine with a drying function, capable of performing a washing program and a drying program. The machine comprises a cabinet ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229608 | Ratchet strap handcuff connectors - A ratchet strap handcuff connector includes an elongated main member having a first ratchet strap locking head facing a first direction and at least a second ratchet strap locking head facing a direction opposite the first direction. A ratchet strap handcuff connector system includes a) an elongated main member having a first ratchet strap locking head facing a first direction and at least a second ratchet strap locking head facing a direction opposite the first direction; and, b) at least one ratchet strap handcuff having a ratchet strap adapted to fit into a ratchet strap locking head of the elongated member. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229609 | LOCK FOR A SLIDING DOOR - A lock, in particular for a sliding door ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229610 | Locking Device Using Shape Memory Materials - The disclosed devices use shape memory materials, and specifically shape memory polymers and composites to allow or disallow mechanical or physical movement. By positioning the shape memory polymer so it is near the mechanical device which is to be moved, the shape memory polymer will allow or disallow the motion of the mechanical device depending on the state the shape memory polymer is in. When the shape memory polymer is in its hard rigid state the device cannot move. Once activated the shape memory polymer will become soft and pliable, whereupon with sufficient force the mechanical device can be moved to a new position. Once in this new position the SMP can either remain in its relaxed state, the SMP can return to a hard rigid state and maintain its deformed shape, or the SMP can return to its original shape to ensure the device does not move. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229611 | MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR LOCK SYSTEM - A motorcycle handlebar lock system ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229612 | Method for operating a mill train, in particular in a cold rolling mill - One embodiment of the present invention discloses a method for operating a mill train, in particular used in a cold-rolling mill. The mill train includes operating rolls with a roll gap disposed in-between through which a rolled strip is guided. With the method of at least one embodiment, the thickness and the roll-in speed of the rolled strip are measured in front of the roll gap. The roll-out speed of the rolled strip after the roll gap is reconstructed with the aid of the tangential speed of the operating rolls. The thickness after the roll gap is then determined with the aid of the thickness and the roll-in speed in front of the roll gap and the reconstructed roll-out speed. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229613 | AUTOMATED EDGE PEENER APPARATUS - An automated edge peener apparatus includes a peener housing, a slide carried by the peener housing, a shotpeener mechanism carried by the slide and a shot recovery system communicating with the shotpeener mechanism. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229614 | METHOD TO STRAIGHTEN METALLIC FILAMENT - In various exemplary embodiments, the technology described herein provides systems and methods for drawn wire, commonly called filament, to be straightened after cold, warm or hot drawing to a smaller diameter. This technology controls tension on the wire after drawing, while pulling the wire through straightening rollers. A single set of straightening rollers can be used. There is no limit on the total number of sets of straightening rollers can be used. The number of individual rollers in a set of straightening rollers can range from two-to-many rolls. Tension is generally controlled by at least two relatively large diameter synchronizing sets of pulling rollers, one before the straightening rollers and one after the straightening rollers. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229615 | Profiling Machine - A profiling machine for forming U, C and Z profiles comprising a final profiling unit having a first fixed shoulder ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229616 | METAL FIXING MATERIAL BUSHING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BASE PLATE OF A METAL FIXING MATERIAL BUSHING - A glass-to-metal bushing for ignitors of airbags or belt tensioning pulleys. A metal pin is arranged in a slot in the base plate in the fixing material, the base plate being formed by one element whereby the base geometry describing the slot is produced by at least one separation process. Structure is provided between the front and rear of the base plate for preventing relative motion of the fixing material in the direction of the base plate rear portion across from the inner circumference of the slot. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229617 | Swaging Operation For Relieving Stress From A Bushing Flange - A swaging process is utilized for reducing the diameter of an outer ring of a bushing using a swaging tool including a gap or profile in the area of a flange of the outer ring in order to prevent or reduce the stresses that are formed in the flange radii area. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229618 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A TURBOFAN MIXER - The method for forming a turbofan mixer comprises providing a single monolithic and generally flat annular sheet metal blank, providing a die surface substantially corresponding in shape to a turbofan mixer shape, positioning the blank with reference to the die surface, and forcing the blank against the die surface to transform the blank into a monolithic turbofan mixer. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229619 | PRESS BRAKE FOR BENDING SHEETS - The present invention relates to a press brake for bending metal sheets wherein:
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20100229620 | PRESS BRAKE FOR BENDING SHEETS - The present invention relates to a bending press or “press brake” for bending metal sheets, wherein the press includes at least one linking rod, which rod is oriented substantially perpendicularly to the movement direction, having one end that is fastened to the deformable portion of the second table and having its other end fastened to the housing. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229621 | PRESS BRAKE FOR BENDING SHEETS - The present invention relates to a press brake for bending metal sheets, said press brake having an upper and a lower table, one of which has two slots, and having at least one pair of wedges, each wedge being disposed in a respective one of the two slots; and a primary control lever that is common to the wedges of the pair of wedges and that is suitable for moving said wedges of the pair of wedges in their respective slots. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229622 | PRESS BRAKE FOR BENDING SHEETS - The present invention relates to a bending press comprising an upper table ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229623 | DOWNHOLE DETERMINATION OF ASPHALTENE CONTENT - A system and method for determining the asphaltene content of a downhole oil sample are provided. In one example, the method includes obtaining a hydrocarbon sample from a hydrocarbon formation of a reservoir at a given depth using a downhole tool. A liquid phase of the hydrocarbon sample is isolated within the downhole tool and the liquid phase is subjected to downhole analysis within the downhole tool to create a chromatography sample. The downhole analysis is based at least partially on size exclusion chromatography. A first property of the chromatography sample is measured to obtain a measured value, and a second property of the chromatography sample is estimated based on the measured value and known calibration curves. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229624 | APPARATUS FOR CORRECTING OUTPUT OF CYLINDER INTERNAL PRESSURE SENSOR, AND CYLINDER INTERNAL PRESSURE DETECTION APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - An output correction apparatus that corrects offset drift of a cylinder internal pressure sensor, and a cylinder internal pressure detection apparatus that accurately detects cylinder internal pressure of an internal combustion engine through use of the output correction apparatus. The cylinder internal pressure detection apparatus includes a detection circuit section which detects a change in the resistance of a piezoresistor element as an electrical signal; an amplification circuit section which amplifies and outputs the electrical signal (output value); and a correction circuit section which corrects the output value. The correction circuit section includes a reset control section which resets the output value of the amplification circuit section to a reference value, and a reset timing detection section which determines a timing of the resetting. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229625 | TRIBOLOGY DEVICE FOR ASSESSING MOUTHFEEL ATTRIBUTES OF FOODS - This invention relates to a tribology device for assessing mouthfeel-related tribological properties of a food sample, comprising a measuring surface composed of a thermoplastic polymer as an integral part. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229626 | Apparatus for Detecting a Flammable Atmosphere Within a Compressor, in Particular a Vacuum Pump - Apparatus for detecting a flammable atmosphere within a compressor during operation thereof is provided. The apparatus comprising a test chamber which is selectably connected between the compressor and an exhaust duct of the compressor using isolation means; an ignition device which is located within the test chamber for igniting any flammable fluid mixture present therein; and sensing means associated with the test chamber for monitoring a parameter indicative of combustion within the test chamber and for outputting a signal indicative of the parameter to a controller. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229627 | PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR PARTICULATE MATTER DETECTION DEVICE - A protective equipment | 2010-09-16 |
20100229628 | GAS CONCENTRATION DETECTION DEVICE - A gas concentration detection device includes: a first sensor having a resistance layer exposed to a gas, and an electrode covered by the resistance layer, the first sensor producing an output according to a gas component ratio on the electrode surface; and a second sensor having a pump cell that pumps oxygen into a gas chamber that contains part of the gas or discharges oxygen out of the gas chamber, and a sensor cell that produces an output according to a gas component ratio in the gas within the gas chamber, the second sensor producing an output based on the pump cell current when the pump cell is operated such that the output of the sensor cell is a predetermined value; and a hydrogen concentration detection unit that detects a hydrogen concentration in the gas based on an output difference between the first sensor output and the second sensor output. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229629 | PARTICULATE MATTER DETECTION DEVICE - A particulate matter detection device | 2010-09-16 |
20100229630 | PARTICULATE MATTER DETECTION DEVICE - A particulate matter detection device ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229631 | PARTICULATE MATTER DETECTION DEVICE - A particulate matter detection device ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229632 | PARTICULATE MATTER DETECTION DEVICE - A particulate matter detection device ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229633 | Spot Test Kit For Explosives Detection - An explosion tester system comprising a body, a lateral flow membrane swab unit adapted to be removeably connected to the body, a first explosives detecting reagent, a first reagent holder and dispenser operatively connected to the body, the first reagent holder and dispenser containing the first explosives detecting reagent and positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent to the lateral flow membrane swab unit when the lateral flow membrane swab unit is connected to the body, a second explosives detecting reagent, and a second reagent holder and dispenser operatively connected to the body, the second reagent holder and dispenser containing the second explosives detecting reagent and positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent to the lateral flow membrane swab unit when the lateral flow membrane swab unit is connected to the body. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229634 | METHOD FOR ANALYSIS OF SACCHARIDES - Disclosed is an improved post-column fluorimetric determination-boric acid complex anion exchange method which allows analysis of mannose-6-phosphate. The disclosed method is a method for separation analysis of reducing sugars using column chromatography, comprising loading a sample onto an anion exchange column, washing the column by allowing to flow a sufficient volume of a first mobile phase consisting of an aqueous solution of a predetermined concentration of boric acid containing a predetermined concentration of a water-soluble inorganic salt through the column, supplying a second mobile phase with an elevated concentration of the salt to elute the reducing sugars, adding to the eluate a basic amino acid, heating, and continuously measuring and recording the intensity of fluorescent light emitted under irradiation with excitation light. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229635 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CENTRIFUGAL LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY - Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229636 | DISSOLUTION RATE VERIFICATION - Apparatus ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229637 | INDENTING TYPE MATERIAL TESTING MACHINE, TESTING METHOD, AND TESTING PROGRAM PRODUCT - An indenter is pressed onto a test piece; a displacement of the indenter is detected; and a testing force applied to the test piece through the indenter is detected. FFT analysis is performed on a displacement detection signal detected in a non-load state to detect a frequency band of noise. Filter characteristics are calculated based on the detected frequency band, and filtering is performed on the displacement detection signal based on the filter characteristics. Physical properties of the test piece are evaluated based upon the displacement detection signal after the filtering and the testing force. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229638 | FUEL PROPERTY DETECTION DEVICE - In a fuel property detection device, a fuel housing is made of a thin-plate metal member that can be elastically-deformed by a fuel pressure in a fuel chamber. Thus, if the fuel pressure in the fuel chamber is increased, the fuel housing expands and the pressure in the fuel chamber is decreased. Further, if the fuel pressure in the fuel chamber is decreased, the fuel housing contracts and the pressure in the fuel chamber is increased. That is, the fuel housing functions as a kind of damper. Therefore, in the fuel property detection device, generation of abnormal noise due to fuel pulsation or the like, and a positional change of the electrodes due to the fuel pulsation or the like can be prevented. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229639 | MEASURING DEVICE IN A RADIOFREQUENCY IGNITION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A measuring device including: a supply circuit for radiofrequency ignition including a transformer including a secondary winding connected to at least one resonator having a resonance frequency higher than 1 MHz, and including two electrodes capable of generating a spark upon an ignition control; a measuring capacitor connected in series between the secondary winding and the resonator; a measuring circuit of ionization current of the combustion gases in a cylinder of the internal combustion engine associated with the resonator, the circuit being connected at terminals of the measuring capacitor; and/or a measuring circuit that measures a voltage at the resonator terminals upon an ignition control, the circuit being connected to terminals of the measuring capacitor. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229640 | TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE WITH CAP WRENCH - A tire pressure gauge with a valve cap wrench is disclosed. A bore at one end of the tire pressure gauge may be used to grip and remove a valve cap mounted on a valve stem of a tire. A port at the other end of the tire pressure gauge may be used to measure air pressure in a tire. The measured air pressure may be displayed on a display on the pencil gauge. The cap wrench may have a collet to hold a valve cap and a switch to tighten and loosen grip on a valve cap. The cap wrench may also have a plunger to push a valve cap out of the pencil gauge. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229641 | Anchor bolt and annularly grooved expansion sleeve assembly exhibiting high pull-out resistance, particularly under cracked concrete test conditions - A wedge-type anchor assembly, capable of meeting cracked concrete testing standards, comprises an anchor bolt component and a substantially C-shaped expansion sleeve component annularly disposed about the anchor bolt component. A plurality of annular grooves, threads, or teeth are disposed only about the forward end portion of the expansion sleeve component, as opposed to throughout the entire axial length thereof, so that when the anchor bolt component is moved axially through the expansion sleeve component, the maximum interference area (M.I.A.) and maximum interference volume (M.I.V.) can be generated between the anchor bolt component and the expansion sleeve component in a controlled and predictable manner, as well as between the expansion sleeve component and the internal peripheral side wall portions of a concrete substrate or substructure can be generated so as to enhance pull-out resistance and reliability of the anchor assembly within the concrete substructure or substrate. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229642 | DISPENSE VOLUME MONITOR FOR ARRAYS - The reagent volume dispensed into wells ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229643 | MEASURING CONTAINER - A measuring container includes first and second vessels each having a base and upwardly extending sidewalls defining an interior space. The first and second vessels are selectively connectable to one another at the base so that one may serve as a platform for the other, and are removable so that one may nest inside the other. Volumetric markings are incorporated onto an inclined sidewall of one or both vessels. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229644 | FOOD AND BEVERAGE DEVICES - A beverage and food measurement system for indicating when a measured quantity of a beverage or food has been obtained. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229645 | INERTIA FORCE SENSOR - Inertial force sensor includes detecting element that detects inertial force. Detecting element includes: two first orthogonal arms each having first arm and second arm that are connected to each other in a substantially orthogonal direction; support portion that supports two first arms; fixing arms; and weights. Second arms include: bent portions; facing portions that are bent at bent portions so as to face second arms; driving electrodes that are formed in two facing portions facing each other, and drive and vibrate facing portions; and detection electrodes that are formed in the other two facing portions facing each other, and detect the distortion of facing portions. According to this structure, it is possible to achieve small inertial force sensor capable of detecting a plurality of different inertial forces and inertial forces acting on a plurality of detection axes. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229646 | OSCILLATING ANGULAR SPEED SENSOR - An oscillating angular speed sensor includes a detector, a driving portion, and a separating portion. When an angular speed is generated while the detector is driven to oscillate by the driving portion, Coriolis force is applied to the detector. Therefore, the angular speed is detected based on a capacitance variation in accordance with a variation of an interval between a movable electrode and a fixed electrode of the detector. The separating portion is distanced from the detector and the driving portion, and is configured to separate a first space accommodating the detector and a second space accommodating the driving portion. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229647 | ANGULAR VELOCITY SENSOR AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - An angular velocity sensor includes a tuning-fork vibrator having a base and multiple arms extending from the base. Two arms out of the multiple arms driven to vibrate have first end parts opposite to second end parts connected to the base. The first end parts being wider than the second end parts. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229648 | DEVICE CONTAINING A FLUID REFRACTING ULTRASOUND MODALITY - An acoustic device is disclosed having a variably refracting acoustic fluid interface including the boundary between two separate fluid media, means for directing acoustic waves onto the interface, and an acoustic generator or transducer located in one of the fluid media with the acoustic generator having an impedance that is substantially equal to the one said fluid media to minimize signal loss and reflection. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229649 | ULTRASOUND SENSOR WITH MEMBRANE - The invention relates to an ultrasonic sensor ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229650 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION AND INTEGRATION OF COMPACT ILLUMINATION SCHEMES - Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for production and integration of compact illumination schemes. More particularly, disclosed embodiments relate to apparatus/systems and methods for production of highly compact illumination schemes, whereby photoacoustic waves are induced in a target sample. Additionally, the disclosed apparatus/systems and methods are effective to produce compact and portable integrated transducer-illumination arrays. Apparatus disclosed generally include at least one lighting source and a beamsplitting assembly. Systems disclosed generally include one or more apparatus for the production of compact lighting schemes, an ultrasonic transducer assembly and means for coupling the one or more apparatus and US transducer assembly with a target sample. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229651 | COINTEGRATED MEMS SENSOR AND METHOD - Described herein is a method for integrating MEMS with submicron semiconductor electrical circuits such as CMOS to provide more complex signal processing, on-chip calibration and integration with RF technologies. A MEMS sensor is provided having an upper layer, an insulating layer into which a cavity has been formed and a handle layer. The upper layer acts as both the substrate of the semiconductor electrical circuit and as the active MEMS element. The remainder of the circuitry is fabricated either in or on the upper layer. In a preferred method of the present invention a first wafer assembly and a second wafer assembly are fabricated such that a MEMS sensor and the substrate of at least one semiconductive electrical circuit is formed. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229652 | TUNING OF MATERIALS TESTING MACHINE - In a method of operating a material testing machine for testing a specimen, the machine has an electrically controllable actuator arranged to apply a force to the specimen. The method includes inputting a single adjustable parameter value, calculating all necessary feedback control gains therefrom, and subsequently conducting a test of the specimen. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229653 | Method And An Apparatus For Operating An Electromagnetic Valve Associated To A Gas Meter - An apparatus for operating an electromagnetic valve, associated to a gas meter, and operated to stop, or allow, a flow of gas through the meter ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229654 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-PATH ULTRASONIC FLOW RATE MEASUREMENT - In one embodiment, a multi-path ultrasonic flow meter for determining the flow rate of a fluid in a conduit is disclosed comprising at least two transducer pairs attached to the conduit at two chord locations, one greater than and one less than a mid-radius chord, wherein the composite ratio the two path velocities to the flow rate is substantially constant over the range of Reynolds numbers. In another embodiment, a method of determining the flow rate of a fluid in a conduit is disclosed comprising the steps of determining a composite velocity by determining a weighted average of a plurality of path velocities, determining a chord velocity ratio based on the path velocities, determining a profile correction factor based on the composite velocity and the chord velocity ratio, and determining the flow rate based on the composite velocity and the profile correction factor. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229655 | Load detecting device and method of producing the same - A load detecting device includes a substrate, a load receiver arranged on a first face of the substrate, a load detecting element arranged between the substrate and the load receiver, and a supporting portion to support the substrate. The supporting portion is made of metal. The supporting portion is located to overlap with the load receiver in a direction approximately perpendicular to the substrate. The supporting portion has a plurality of projections contacting with a second face of the substrate opposite from the first face. The projections located adjacent to each other are distanced from each other through a trench. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229656 | MICROELECTRONIC SENSOR DEVICE WITH SENSOR ARRAY - The invention relates to different designs of a microelectronic sensor device comprising an array of heating elements (HE) and an array of sensor elements (SE) that are aligned with respect to each other adjacent to a sample chamber (SC). By applying appropriate currents to the heating elements (HE), the sample chamber can be heated according to a desired temperature profile. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229657 | Sinter-bonded metal flow restrictor for regulating volumetric gas flow through an aerosol sampler inlet - The present invention allows for increased volumetric flow rates relative to current commercially available technology in battery-powered PM sampling devices while vastly simplifying the operation of that device. This will allow for the capture of more PM in a shorter amount of time by allowing a shorter sampling duration and finer scale sampling or the collection of meaningful levels of PM in areas with unusually low concentrations of pollution. Further, the invention can be applied to any aerosol sampling device which requires a fixed rate of volumetric gas flow drawn through an aerosol sampling inlet. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229658 | FLUIDICALLY-ASSISTED SENSOR SYSTEMS FOR FAST SENSING OF CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES - The present invention is directed to devices and methods in which one or more miniature synthetic jet actuators are integrated with a chemical fluidic sensor (ChemFET) to effect inhalation and exhalation of ambient gas samples and induce small scale mixing at the surface of the sensor. The fluidically integrated jet transports ambient gas or liquid into the jet/sensor assembly through integrated gas or liquid channels, impinges the sample gas or liquid on the sensing element, and finally ejects the sample gas or liquid back into the ambient gas or liquid. The response of the sensor in the presence of the active jet is compared to its response when the jet is inactive. The jet actuator directs entrained ambient gas or liquid toward the active surface of the sensor, and the impingement of sample gas or liquid onto the surface of the sensor results in faster response time. Other embodiments are also claimed and described. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229659 | LIQUID TRANSPORTING DEVICE - A liquid transporting device capable of transporting a liquid, such as dispensing or distributing a liquid, to microplates in number larger than a value mountable on a table. The liquid transporting device comprises a table on an upper surface of which a storing member and a discharge receiving member are detachably mounted, sucking/discharging means, a control unit for transporting a liquid in accordance with a previously incorporate program while relatively moving the sucking/discharging means and the table, input means, and alarm signal notifying means. The control unit has a function of determining whether ID information of the storing member and/or the discharge receiving member, which is a work target of the previously incorporate program, is identical to ID information of the storing member and/or the discharge receiving member mounted on the table. The control unit continues transporting work when both data of the ID information are identical at the same position, and issues an error signal and notifies the ID information of the storing member and/or the discharge receiving member, which is the work target of the previously incorporate program, through the alarm signal notifying means when the both are different. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229660 | PICK-AND-PLACE MODULE FOR TEST HANDLERS - A pick-and-place module for test handlers includes a main body, and a kit. The main body has N-th vacuum paths (where N is plural). The kit has M-th pickers. The M-th pickers are provided so as respectively correspond to M-th vacuum path parts (where 1≦M≦N), which are formed to respectively correspond to all or some of the N-th vacuum paths formed in the main body, and holds semiconductor devices or releasing the held semiconductor devices using vacuum pressures. The kit is detachably mounted to the main body. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229661 | Pressurized gas sampling container - A gas sampling container capable of obtaining, isolating and transporting samples of gas or other fluid under pressure form. The container further exhibits a plurality of simple, reliable, inexpensive, self sealing, valves which allow the introduction, flow through and exit of the gas sample. The container is suitable for taking discrete or serial samples from a gas or fluid flow source and is especially suited for use in automated sampling apparatus. These containers are acceptable for shipment of compressed flammable gases under the regulatory structures of many countries. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229662 | Instrumentation and Monitoring System For Pipes and Conduits Transporting Cryogenic Materials - An instrumentation and monitoring system for a cryogenic material transfer system incorporates a pipe-in-pipe configuration with either a vacuum or a nanoporous or microporous insulating layer filling the annulus between the inner and outer pipe. The insulating layer is of sufficient flexibility to absorb the expansion or contraction of the inner pipe due to thermal effects from the flow of cryogenic material. The monitoring system typically includes a multitude of fiber optic sensors that measure leaks, temperature, pressure and strain. The invention includes the fiber optic sensors, conventional sensors, cabling, connectors/splice assembles, ingress/egress methods, ruggedization methods, data acquisition and analysis. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229663 | ADJUSTABLE FACE TOOL FOR POSITIONING A FREE MOTION HEADFORM - An adjustable head tool (AHT) is configured for positioning a free motion headform (FMH) having a regulated FMH backoff requirement prior to an impact between the FMH and a target surface having a target point. The AHT has a built-in or a variable backoff angle relative to the position of the target point, and includes a cranial portion and an adjustable facial template. The cranial portion encloses a linkage assembly, and the facial template has one or more facial features. A rotary dial translates the facial template with respect to the cranial portion to maintain the regulated FMH backoff requirement. The cranial portion includes a forehead impact zone having a first set of demarcations, and the rotary dial has a second set of demarcations corresponding to the first set of demarcations. The dial is set so the second set of demarcations matches the first set during positioning of the AHT. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229664 | Action ornament for mounting on a rod object - An action ornament composes of a decoration housing formed by a front and back cases, a main body which engages with said housing, a linkage unit which is partially provided inside the main body and a protracting element hidden and incorporated in the housing and jointed with the linkage unit. A seat is provided on the top of the main body for engaging the case. A hollow tube for attaching a rod object is provided to the bottom of said seat. To actuate the mechanism, a pin is pulled down, driving the linkage unit and causing the housing to open slightly and exposing the protracting element. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229665 | MODIFIED ECCENTRIC GEARBOX - The invention deals with an eccentric gearbox with selectable, large speed ratio. A gearbox that consists of multiple eccentric gear pairs ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229666 | SHEAVE AND GEAR MECHANISM - A gear mechanism includes a first gear mounted on a first shaft in meshing arrangement with a second gear mounted on a second shaft. A fixed sheave is mounted on the first shaft. A first sliding sheave and a second sliding sheave are mounted on the second shaft. The first sliding sheave and the second sliding sheave are in contact with the fixed sheave. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229667 | Worm-gear assembly having a pin raceway - A worm-gear assembly including a worm screw having at least one groove and a wheel having a plurality of rotatable pins along its periphery for engaging the worm screw. The pins are able to rotate in a direction other than a direction of wheel rotation. At least one raceway is provided for contacting pins that are not engaged with the worm screw during operation of the assembly. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229668 | Multiple-Ratio Transmission with Concentric Offset Shift Forks - A countershaft transmission with positive engagement clutches for changing transmission gearing ratios and shift rails for supporting shift forks in a transmission housing, one shift rail being adapted to support at least two shift forks, whereby an assembly of shift rails is simplified and the transmission housing size is reduced. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229669 | MANIPULATOR WITH DISTRIBUTED ACTUATION MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a manipulator having distributed mechanism for maximizing the performance of the manipulator. The manipulator is comprised of a first link; a second link; a joint for rotatably joining the first link and the second link each other; a connector having a first movable node at one end and a second movable node at the other end; a driver for providing power to linearly move the first movable node and the second movable node; and a guide for guiding the first movable node and the second movable node linearly. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229670 | INDUSTRIAL ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD - An industrial robot includes a hollow chamber rotatably supported by a base, an arm rotatably supported by the hollow chamber, and drive devices provided in the hollow chamber and configured to drive the arm. | 2010-09-16 |