38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140263260 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEICING - A deicing method includes the steps of determining a necessary quantity of heat to substantially vaporize an interfacial layer between a solid surface and a layer of ice and applying pulsed heating at the interfacial layer. The pulsed heating is applied with the determined necessary quantity of heat to substantially vaporize the interfacial layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263261 | Engine Heater Control System - An energy consumption controller may be communicatively coupled with a plurality of alternative energy sources and an engine. The controller may be configured to manage energy consumption from the alternative energy sources interconnected with the engine and to keep the engine within a desired temperature range. Within the desired temperature range, the engine will start and run at a full load more rapidly than if the engine cooled excessively. The controller may change the selected energy source as required, based on factors such as cost, engine maintenance and testing and/or imminent need of the engine. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263262 | HEATER COVERS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Heater covers and methods of using the same are disclosed. The covers can be used on stand-type movable or fixed patio heaters or table top heaters. The covers can be removably attached to the heaters. The covers can have body covers separate or attached to head covers. The covers can be resilient or rigid. The rigid covers can have hinges and can clamshell or telescope around the heaters. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263263 | FOOT SOAKING SLIPPER - A device for soaking a single foot includes a container member made of a light weight and durable waterproof material and a removable insert having a sloped top surface for directing the flow of liquid to a targeted and isolated region of the user's foot, such as the toes. A flared lip allows the interior cavity of the container member to be filled with liquid through the top opening of the container member while the user's foot is received within the interior cavity. The removable insert is structured to cause pooling of the liquid in a targeted region of the user's foot. In one embodiment, the foot soaking device includes a heat insert for controllably heating the container member. For soaking the entire foot, the insert is removed to expose the bottom surface of the interior cavity. The container is sized and configured to receive a user's left or right foot. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263264 | Heated Garment and Battery Holster - A heated garment system in one embodiment includes a jacket, a wiring circuit embedded within the jacket and configured to generate heat, a battery assembly configured to removably couple with the wiring circuit, the battery assembly including a power button for selectively applying power to the wiring circuit, and a battery holder configured to removably receive the battery assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263265 | HEATING BLANKET - An electric blanket including a flexible sheet-like heating element, a shell comprising two flexible sheets covering the heating element, one or more welds coupling the sheet of the shell about the edges to hermetically seal the heating element there between; and a flexible insulating layer extending over the heating element and covered by the shell providing at least one of thermal insulation and electrical insulation, wherein the heating element is held in position between the two sheets of the shell without using connectors that pierce the two sheets. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263266 | ROOFING PRODUCT INCLUDING A HEATER - A roofing product can include a substrate and a heater. The roofing product may be placed along portions of a roof where heat can help to reduce the likelihood of water freezing into ice while along a roof. In an embodiment, the heater can be located in a headlap portion of the roofing product. A roofing product can include plurality of heaters that can provide sufficient heating should a particular heater fail. Method of fabricating the roofing product can be adapted for a fabrication line that can operate continuously. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263267 | ROOFING PRODUCT INCLUDING A HEATER - A roofing product can include a heater. In an embodiment, the heater can have different areas that have different heat flux capacities, different portions having heater elements of different lengths or a combination thereof. The roofing product can be installed so that an area of the roof that has a higher heat load, such as near an eave and a valley of the roof, can receive more heat. In another embodiment, the roofing product includes an overhang section that includes at least a portion of the heater. The roofing product can be installed, and the overhang section can be coupled to an object that extends beyond an edge of the roof or over a plane defined by a roof. Many different manufacturing techniques can be used to form the heaters. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263268 | SUSCEPTOR SUPPORT SHAFT WITH UNIFORMITY TUNING LENSES FOR EPI PROCESS - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to susceptor support shafts and process chambers containing the same. A susceptor support shaft supports a susceptor thereon, which in turn, supports a substrate during processing. The susceptor support shaft reduces variations in temperature measurement of the susceptor and/or substrate by providing a consistent path for a pyrometer focal beam directed towards the susceptor and/or substrate, even when the susceptor support shaft is rotated. The susceptor support shafts also have a relatively low thermal mass which increases the ramp up and ramp down rates of a process chamber. In some embodiments, a custom made refractive element can be removably placed on the top of the solid disc to redistribute secondary heat distributions across the susceptor and/or substrate for optimum thickness uniformity of epitaxy process. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263269 | Modular Heating Unit - A modular heating unit comprising modular heating bins is disclosed. The modular heating bins may be arranged into different configurations to accommodate different kitchen food preparation layouts. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263270 | CONTROLS - A control assembly for a cordless liquid heating apparatus comprises a control for mounting to the liquid heating apparatus and a cordless base connector adapted to supply electrical power to the control. The control assembly comprises a switch arrangement for making or breaking an electrical circuit for supplying power to the liquid heating apparatus. The switch arrangement comprises a fixed contact member provided on the cordless base connector, a moveable contact member mounted on a switch lever provided on the control, and resilient means, separate from and acting on the switch lever, so as to bias the moveable contact member into electrical contact with the fixed contact member. The control comprises one or more temperature-sensitive actuators arranged to act on the switch levers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263271 | MODULAR SUBSTRATE HEATER FOR EFFICIENT THERMAL CYCLING - Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method for a substrate heater for a substrate processing chamber. In one embodiment, a substrate support for a substrate processing chamber includes a body having a top plate with a substrate receiving surface, and a movable heater disposed in the body, the heater being movable relative to the top plate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263272 | YTTRIA-BASED MATERIAL COATED CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION CHAMBER HEATER - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to heated substrate supports having a protective coating thereon. The protective coating is formed from yttrium oxide at a molar concentration ranging from about 50 mole percent to about 75 mole percent; zirconium oxide at a molar concentration ranging from about 10 mole percent to about 30 mole percent; and at least one other component, selected from the group consisting of aluminum oxide, hafnium oxide, scandium oxide, neodymium oxide, niobium oxide, samarium oxide, ytterbium oxide, erbium oxide, cerium oxide, and combinations thereof, at a molar concentration ranging from about 10 mole percent to about 30 mole percent. The alloying of yttrium oxide with a compatible oxide improves wear resistance, flexural strength, and fracture toughness of the protective coating, relative to pure yttrium oxide. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263273 | CHAMBER APPARATUS AND HEATING METHOD - A chamber apparatus including a chamber which accommodates a substrate having a coating film formed thereon; a first heating part which is accommodated in the chamber and disposed on a first face side of the substrate; a second heating part which is accommodated in the chamber and disposed on a second face side of the substrate opposite to the first face; and a pressure control part which is capable of pressurizing and depressurizing inside of the chamber in a heated state. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263274 | METHODS OF FAULT DETECTION FOR MULTIPLEXED HEATER ARRAY - Described herein is a method of detecting fault conditions in a multiplexed multi-heater-zone heating plate for a substrate support assembly used to support a semiconductor substrate in a semiconductor processing apparatus. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263275 | ROTATION ENABLED MULTIFUNCTIONAL HEATER-CHILLER PEDESTAL - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide apparatus and methods for improving process uniformity. Particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a rotatable temperature controlled substrate support for a semiconductor processing chamber. The rotatable temperature controlled substrate support includes one or more heating elements, one or more temperature sensors and cooling channels for circulating a cooling/heating fluid in the rotatable temperature controlled substrate support. One embodiment of the present disclosure includes a thermocouple extension assembly for extending cold junctions of the thermocouple in the substrate support away from the substrate support. The thermocouple extension assembly includes extension cords formed from materials matching with the materials of thermocouple. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263276 | SPRING CLIP ATTACHMENT FOR A SURFACE COOKING MODULE OF A HOUSEHOLD COOKING APPLIANCE - A surface cooking module for a household cooking appliance is provided in which the surface cooking module includes a frame having a front end and a rear end, a front fixation bracket on the front end of the frame, the front fixation bracket for engaging a corresponding first fixation element in a chassis of the household cooking appliance and enabling the frame to pivot about the front end of the frame when engaged with the first fixation element, and a spring clip coupled to the rear end of the frame, the rear end of the frame being opposite the front end of the frame, the spring clip for engaging a second fixation element in the chassis of the household cooking appliance when the cooking module is pivoted downward about the front end of the frame into a mounted position on the household cooking appliance. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263277 | HEATING PLATE - A heating plate includes a thermally conductive, electrically insulating main board on whose surface an electrically-conductive heat-generating circuit and an outer insulating layer are layered. The heat-generating circuit is formed by connecting one first electrically-conductive layer and one second electrically-conductive layer that are arranged in different directions. The first and second electrically-conductive layers are overlapped to form an overlapping area. The heat-generating circuit has at least two electrically-conductive segments exposed outside the outer insulating layer. Thereby, when the electrically-conductive segments receive incoming current, the electrically-conductive heat-generating circuit can generate heat rapidly, and the heat can be transmitted to the main board through the thermally-conductive insulating layer. The overlapping area formed at each turning point along the electrically-conductive heat-generating circuit is more capable of load bearing so that the electrically-conductive heat-generating circuit is unlikely to be damaged at the turning point. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263278 | SOLAR SELECTIVE MULTILAYER COATING - The present invention provides a method for making a highly efficient and inexpensive solar selective coating. Coating consists of various carbon nanotube sheets composite layers, each performing a specific function by incorporating functional materials and components with proper structure. Joule heating of the described solar selective coating allows for efficient functionality even when solar energy is not available. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263279 | THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF A FLUID - The invention relates to a thermal control system for controlling the temperature of a fluid. In particular, the invention relates to a control system having at least two heating elements, at least one of which is used for directly or indirectly heating a fluid, and at least one of which is used for heating a thermal probe used to determine the temperature of the fluid. The heating systems are controlled by at least one feedback controller. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263280 | SURFACE MOUNTED HEATER WITH UNIVERSAL SEAL FITTING - A surface mounted heater includes a universal seal fitting. A first aperture in the substrate secures the substrate to an inlet gas valve of the component. The first aperture has a scalloped radii with a first radii and a second radii. The first radii corresponds to a first type of component seal and the second radii corresponding to a second type of component seal. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263281 | CERAMIC HEATER - A ceramic heater is proposed in which in the vicinities of the heating element's terminals where a bolt and a washer are used to fix and effect the electric supply connection to the heating element, the cover layer which covers most of the heating element is flush with an immediately neighboring part of the heating element layer so that the cover layer is not stepped at its edge and thus the washer does not scratch or otherwise damage the cover layer; a preferred embodiment adopts an electrically conductive protective film which is laid on this flush plane covering an area extending from the bolt hole to substantially beyond the line where the cover layer meets with the heating element layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263282 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE HEATING ELEMENT ASSEMBLY - A medium-voltage heating element assembly. The medium-voltage heating element assembly can include a dual core having an inner core and an outer core. Segments comprising the inner core and the outer core can be staggered. Furthermore, the dual core can include a notch-and-groove interface to prevent axial rotation of the inner core and/or inner core segments relative to the outer core and/or outer core segments. A bushing of the heating element assembly can include a stepped region, and the bushing can interface with the dual core along the stepped region. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263283 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEATING A THERMOPLASTIC PRODUCT - The present invention relates to thermoplastic products. In particular, the present invention relates to systems and methods for heating a thermoplastic product. While the thermoplastic product can include any suitable ingredient, in some cases, it includes one or more electrically-conductive materials, such as iron. Also, while the thermoplastic product can be melted in any suitable manner, in some cases, an inductive heater is used to heat the electrically-conductive material and thereby melt the thermoplastic product. In some cases, the thermoplastic product is configured to be melted on demand. While this can be accomplished in any suitable manner, in some instances, the thermoplastic product is formed into an elongated shape, such as rope, that is fed past a heater, such as an inductive heater, to melt the product. In other cases, the thermoplastic product is melted in a vat that is heated by an inductive heater. Other implementations are also described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263284 | System And Method For Heat Treating A Tubular - A system and method for heat treating a tubular. In one embodiment, a system for heat treating a tubular includes a first coil and a second coil. The first coil is configured to circumferentially surround the tubular and induce, from without the tubular, current flow in a cylindrical portion of the tubular adjacent the first coil. The second coil is configured to be inserted into a bore of the tubular and induce, from within the tubular, in conjunction with the first coil, current flow in the cylindrical portion of the tubular. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263285 | Cooking Apparatus - The present invention is directed to an apparatus for cooking food products on both sides and, simultaneously, cooking them in the middle, and a method of cooking food products using said apparatus. In preferred embodiments, versions of the apparatus of the present invention comprise a crown pivotally connected to a base support, connected to a base, wherein when the crown is in the closed position with respect to the base food to be cooked is substantially enclosed in a cooking chamber comprising substantially a lower cook surface of 100 square inches or greater, a top cook surface of similar size, and is also subjected to microwaves generated by microwave generators located in the crown. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263286 | INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM FOR FOOD CONTAINERS AND METHOD - An induction heating system configured to sequentially heat a plurality of filled and sealed food containers is provided. The system includes an induction heating coil defining a lumen having a longitudinal axis. The lumen is configured to receive the containers during heating, and the induction coil is configured to generate an alternating magnetic field causing resistive heating of the container. The system includes a container moving device configured to move containers into the induction heating coil lumen prior to heating, to move containers while within the induction heating coil lumen and to move containers out of the induction heating coil lumen after heating. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263287 | TEMPERATURE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR FOOD CONTAINER INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A temperature detection system for detecting temperature within a metallic can during heating is provided. The system includes an induction heating coil configured to generate an alternating magnetic field, and a hermetically sealed can positioned within the magnetic field generated by the induction coil. At least a portion of the sealed can is formed from a metallic material, and the sealed can includes a food product within the can. The magnetic field causes resistive heating of the metallic material of the sealed can. The system includes a temperature sensing element located within the sealed can configured to generate a signal indicative of the temperature of the food product during heating and a memory device communicably coupled to the temperature sensing element configured to store data related to the signal received from the temperature sensing element. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263288 | MAGNETIC INDUCTION FEEDBACK MECHANISM FOR A HEATING SYSTEM AND THE METHOD USING THE SAME - A heating system for heating a magnetic inducible container is disclosed, wherein the heating system includes a frequency detector for detecting the frequency of the current through an inductor coil and a control unit coupled to the frequency detector to adjust the heat generated by the heating system according to the variation of the frequencies detected by the frequency detector. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263289 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CABLE CORE, HAVING A CONDUCTOR SURROUNDED BY AN INSULATION, FOR A CABLE, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN INDUCTION CABLE, AND CABLE CORE AND CABLE - A production method produces a cable core for an induction cable in a simple and simultaneously reliable manner. In the method, a raw conductor is fed continuously to a processing machine and separated in a recurring manner at specified length positions at a separating point so that there are two wire ends. The ends are then pulled apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the cable and then connected again by a connector which has an insulating spacer which separates the wire ends from each other by a specified distance. The connector is preferably configured as an injection molded part, in particular using the online process. A plurality of such cable cores are connected to each other via a cabling process and then enclosed by a cable sleeve to produce the induction cable. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263290 | Microwave Treatment Of Materials - Microwave energy is used to affix an ethylene-vinyl acetate (“EVA”) item to a rubber item by placing an at least partially cured EVA item in contact with a less than cured rubber item forming a bi-component member. The bi-component member is enclosed in a cavity formed from a material having a first dielectric constant less than or equal to a second dielectric constant of the partially cured EVA item. Microwaves and pressure are applied through the cavity to the at least partially cured EVA item and the less than cured rubber item for a predetermined amount of time to cause the affixing of the portions forming the bi-component member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263291 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWERING DUAL MAGNETRONS USING A DUAL POWER SUPPLY - A system and method for powering a dual magnetron with a dual power supply is disclosed. A first power supply supplies a first voltage to a first magnetron. A second power supply supplies a second voltage to a second magnetron. A balancer circuit controls a drive current for altering a magnetic field of the first magnetron and a magnetic field of the second magnetron to maintain the first voltage and the second voltage at a substantially equal voltage. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263292 | Hermetic Microwavable Package With Automatically Opening Steam Vent - A flexible packaging laminate for a microwavable package has a built-in vent for steam. The vent is formed by an outer score line through the outer layer(s) of the laminate to define an outer flap, and a smaller-footprint inner score line formed through the inner layer(s) of the laminate, so that there is a marginal region of U- or V-shape bounded between the two score lines. A patch of pressure-sensitive adhesive is disposed between the outer and inner structures of the laminate such that PSA is present in the marginal region. Pressure exerted on the inner flap or plug created by the inner score line overcomes the PSA between the outer flap and the inner structure in the marginal region, causing the outer flap to be pushed out along with the inner flap or plug, thereby venting steam through the resulting opening. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263293 | WALL CONFIGURATIONS FOR GENERATING UNIFORM FIELD REFLECTION - A method of generating an RF field reflection, including positioning a grid wall in front of a conductive wall, launching RF energy at the grid wall and said conductive wall, including first and second linearly polarized orthogonal components, and highly reflecting one component from the grid wall set and allowing the other component to pass through the grid wall set with little reflection to reflect from the conductive wall. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263294 | Customized Microwave Energy Distribution Utilizing Slotted Cage - Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods for customizing microwave energy distribution within a chamber to accommodate various load characteristics. Aspects of the present invention customized configurations of ports, deflectors, waveguides, conducting rods, and slots to shape and distribute energy. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263295 | Customized Microwaving Energy Distribution Utilizing Slotted Wave Guides - Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods for customizing microwave energy distribution within a chamber to accommodate various load characteristics. Aspects of the present invention customized configurations of ports, deflectors, waveguides, conducting rods, and slots to shape and distribute energy. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263296 | Customized Microwave Energy Distribution Utilizing Multiport Chamber - Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods for customizing microwave energy distribution within a chamber to accommodate various load characteristics. Aspects of the present invention customized configurations of ports, deflectors, waveguides, conducting rods, and slots to shape and distribute energy. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263297 | Folding container - A foldable shipping container adjustable between an unfolded condition in which said container is suitable for use as a cargo container, and a folded condition for when said container is not being used to store or ship cargo. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263298 | FASTENER ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX FOR SAME - A fastener assembly for releaseably fastening a first body to a second body is disclosed. The fastener assembly has a manual rotating mechanism to permit closing of the fastener by hand. Once closed, the manual rotating mechanism is not easily accessible to the user by hand. A separate tool operating rotating mechanism is accessible by a tool when the fastening mechanism is in the closed position. The fastening mechanism can be used to fasten a lid to a box in which case the lid has a recess for receiving the manual rotating mechanism | 2014-09-18 |
20140263299 | Method and Apparatus for Interconnectable Building Block Containers Capable of Storing Items - Methods and apparatus for removably or irremovably interconnectable building block containers such as those capable of initially storing consumable items such as food and drink. After consumption of the food or drink, the cavity containing same may be cleaned and/or refilled with consumable or non-consumable items. The building block containers are utilized as building block toys and may be manufactured or otherwise designed to be collectable. In one aspect, the container connectors are nearly identical such that any one connector may mate with any other connector. In another aspect, the connectors are nearly identical but the orientations of each connector vary to allow mating to occur when the connectors are properly oriented. In another aspect, the container is a cube juice box with connectors on all four corners of all six sides of the container. A frame for holding a juice container may also be utilized. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263300 | TANK WITH REINFORCED BOTTOM JOINT - A tank includes a bottom portion with an upwardly extending annular flange having a reduced thickness at an end portion as compared to a lower portion. A generally cylindrical sidewall portion has an end portion disposed within the annular flange and forms a joint therewith. An internal overlaminate piece is bonded about an inner circumference of the joint. An external overlaminate piece is bonded about an outer circumference of the joint. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263301 | CONFIGURABLE SHIPPING CONTAINER - Shipping containers for porous masses may include a bottom lid having a rectangular lid bottom and four bottom rims that are each continuous with the lid bottom; a tray comprising a tray bottom and four tray sidewalls that are each continuous with the tray bottom defining an interior with an open top; and a top lid having a rectangular lid top and four top rims that are each continuous with the lid top, wherein the tray is configured to be placed on a bottom lid with the bottom rims surrounding a portion of the tray with a top lid placed over the top of the tray with the top rims surrounding a portion of the tray. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263302 | BASKET OF DISHWASHER FOR WASHING COMPONENTS OF BABY BOTTLE - A basket of a dishwasher washes a cap, ring, and nipple (collectively, “the components”) of a baby bottle. The basket comprises a body configured to hold the ring and nipple in position in substantially non-contacting relationship with each other and relative to the dishwasher. A cover is disposed substantially directly above and spaced from the body and configured to hold the cap in position relative to the ring, nipple, and dishwasher and cover the components and a remainder of the basket. At least one grid is disposed between the body and cover and configured to space the nipple and ring from the cap. Water from the dishwasher can contact substantially all surface area of each of the components without the water collecting within the component. The components are substantially aligned with each other such that they can be easily and quickly reassembled with each other. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263303 | Modular Bins - The modular bins of the present in some embodiments may include a plurality of central junction areas, where each central junction area may be formed of a plurality of central or interior junction members. The modular bins may also include a plurality of side junction areas which may be formed of a plurality of central or interior junction members and at least one side junction member. The modular bins may further include a plurality of corner junction areas which may be formed of at least one central or interior junction member and at least one corner junction member. A plurality of exterior wall panels are engaged to the side junction members and the corner junction members. A plurality of inner wall panels are engaged to the plurality of central or interior junction members to form the modular bins. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263304 | RECYCLABLE COMPOST CONTAINER - The present invention provides a recyclable composite container. The recyclable composite container comprises a cardboard hollow body having an open end defining an opening. The body is formed by a sidewall having an inwardly rolled rim at the open end. The container also comprises a framing element which is removably connectable to the open end of the cardboard hollow body. The framing element has a peripheral portion and a hook-shaped connector linked to this peripheral portion. The connector is for engaging with the inwardly rolled rim of the cardboard hollow body. Such construction thereby allows connection of the framing element to the cardboard hollow body by hooking the connector to the rim of the cardboard hollow body, and disconnection of the framing element from the cardboard hollow body by pulling the framing element so as to disengage the connector from the rim. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263305 | Multi-Part Product Shipping Box and Display Tray - A reusable combined multi-part product shipping box and display tray. In one arrangement, the box includes two generally rectangular trays, each defining four sides, with four barrier portions projecting upward from each tray proximate its edges, one barrier portion at about the center of each of the sides, and four corner posts, one projecting up from each corner of the tray. The box includes a generally rectangular sleeve defining four sides and four corners, and open ends that are about the same size and shape as the trays, the sleeve adapted to engage with the trays to close its open ends and form a shipping container, the sleeve adapted to sit on the tray inside of and up against the barrier portions, with each corner of the sleeve located outside of and against a corner post, such that the sleeve is tightly engaged with the trays. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263306 | COLLAPSIBLE STACKABLE SHIPPING CONTAINER WITH SELF-CONTAINED ATTACHMENT MEMBERS - A container may be configured to be operable between a collapsed configuration and an erected configuration. The container may include a base that supports a first attachment member. The container may include a roof that supports a second attachment member. The first and second attachment members may be spaced apart from each other when the container is in the erected configuration. The first and second attachment members may be configured to allow the roof to be secured to the base when the container is in the collapsed configuration. A hinge assembly that may be used with the collapsible container may include a pivoting component, an attachment member that supports the pivoting component, and a securement member. The attachment member may cooperate with the securement member to secure the pivoting component in an upright orientation. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263307 | RETAIL AND RECYCLE READY CONTAINER - A shipping container particularly adapted for both displaying goods therein and flattening to a single panel after use is provided herein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263308 | Collapsible Hamper - A collapsible hamper is provided that includes a base, a self-supporting shell formed of a lightweight flexible, but somewhat rigid material and a releasable securing mechanism for releasably connecting the base and the shell to one another. The securing mechanism enables the shell to be secured to the base in a manner that provides an upright hamper for receiving clothes therein, but also can separate the shell and the base to place the shell and base in a flat storage configuration. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263309 | Apparatus for Holding a Bin-Liner on a Barbecue Grill Assembly - Disclosed is an apparatus for holding a bin-liner on a barbecue grill assembly. The apparatus includes a supporting unit and two frames. The supporting unit is connected to the barbecue grill assembly. The first frame is pivotally connected to the barbecue grill assembly. An upper portion of the bin-liner can be flipped and placed on the first frame. The second frame is pivotally connected to the first frame. The first frame is kept in a horizontal position as the second frame is supported on the supporting unit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263310 | LAUNDRY RECEPTACLES AND RELATED METHODS - Liners for laundry receptacles are at least substantially comprised of an elastic material and include a peripheral edge, a central region, and an outer region between the peripheral edge and the central region. The outer region includes ridges and valleys each extending at least substantially parallel to the peripheral edge. Laundry receptacles include a frame including a top member and a liner coupled to the top member. The liner exhibits a modulus of elasticity of about 2,000 MPa or less and an elongation rating of about 100% or more. Methods of forming a laundry receptacle include forming a top member of a frame, forming a liner, and coupling the liner to the top member of the frame to hang the liner from the frame. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263311 | HOLDER WITH STRAP - A food holding device includes a receptacle member having a body and a surrounding wall for containing food. A flexible strap is attached to the receptacle member. One end of the strap is connectible to secure the receptacle around an object (e.g., a thigh of a child). The flexible strap has ends that are configured for releasable connection (e.g., using hook and loop material). The ends can overlappingly connect to secure the receptacle to the child. The strap can be attached to the receptacle member in a number of ways, and may be removable. A liner and/or a closure device (e.g., lid or drawstring) may be used with the device. The receptacle member can receive and hold a container or a pre-packaged item. The receptacle member can be a pre-packaged item itself with an attached or attachable strap. One or more parts of the device can be disposable and/or reusable. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263312 | FUEL THEFT PREVENTION DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILE - A fuel theft prevention device for an automobile, which is capable of preventing extraction of fuel from a fuel tank using a fuel extraction hose. In the fuel theft prevention device, a hose intrusion prevention member is attached inside a filler pipe, and the hose intrusion prevention member has an attaching section, an intrusion preventing section and a connecting section. The intrusion preventing section has a plurality of end parts, each being brought into contact with or close to an interior surface of the filler pipe, and a plurality of holding parts adapted to hold the end parts and connect the end parts and an end of the connecting section to each other, and the intrusion preventing section is attached in a prescribed position inside the filler pipe. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263313 | LOCKING CAP DEVICE AND METHODS - A cap device and methods for use with a container are provided. The cap device can include a piercer cover and a shell for comprising a composition. The piercer cover has one or more side walls comprising one or more piercers attached to the top wall and disposed toward the bottom portion of the piercer cover for breaking a film covering the bottom portion of the shell. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263314 | CONTAINER AND CAP ASSEMBLY - A cap for closing an opening in a container, the container having a top wall in which the opening is formed, a bottom wall, and at least one container side wall extending between the top wall and the bottom wall defining a cavity for storing a material for dispensing through the cap includes an end face having at least one fluid inlet adapted to allow air to flow through the cap and at least one fluid outlet, separate from the at least one fluid inlet, adapted to allow liquid to flow through the cap, a side wall extending from the end face, and a retaining element provided on at least a portion of the side wall. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263315 | Variable Volume Container - A variable volume container comprises a sidewall, a base having a ribbed region, and a diaphragm. The ribbed region has a plurality of concentric ribs extending from the diaphragm, and flexure zones between each rib. The flexure zones allow for accordion-like movement of the diaphragm in response to the internal pressure of the container. The ribs are characterized has having a uniformly arced interior curved surface and a distorted arced exterior curved surface. The ribs are four to eight times the width of the flexure zones, and the flexure zones have an exterior surface shorter than its bottom surface. During vacuum sealing, these features allow the diaphragm to retract upward to reduce the volume of the container while maintaining shape and structural stability of the container. This is especially useful for food packaging operations where containers need to be able to withstand conditions such as high pressure, heat, and/or vacuums. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263316 | Keyed Caps for Containers and Devices and Systems Related Thereto - In some aspects, a keyed cap for a container is provided. Furthermore, in some aspects, a keyed container device including a container and the keyed cap for the container is also provided. Still further, in some aspects, a keyed containing system including a container, keyed cap for the container, and an electronic device having a keying element that is adapted to mate or otherwise fit with a specific keying element on the keyed cap. If a keyed cap has a keying element that does not correctly correspond to a specific keying element on an electronic device, then the keyed cap will not properly mate with the keying element on the electronic device. For example, the two keying elements that do not match may not fit sufficiently far enough within each other to permit the piercing member on the electronic device to reach a septum on the cap. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263317 | Bottle Cap Replacement - A bottle cap is disclosed comprising a central portion, a one or more side portions, a socket opening, and a lip around said socket opening. Said central portion having a first end and a second end. Said one or more side portions attached to said central portion. Said one or more side portions each having a width. Said socket opening in said first end of said central portion capable of receiving a mouth of a bottle. Said lip around said socket opening. Said socket opening comprises a female threading having a height and an interior surface within said socket opening. Said mouth of said bottle comprises a male threading having a height. Said female threading capable of selectively attaching to said male threading. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263318 | Fuel Cap Cover - A fuel cap cover is provided which protects its user from the spread of pathogens and inhibits contact with noxious chemicals such as liquid fuel residues in a fuel station environment. The fuel cap cover fits conveniently over the fuel cap in the fuel supply inlet enclosure when not in use. The fuel cap cover is flexible and has pockets which conveniently fit over the user's thumb and fingers. It is dimensioned to readily grasp and manipulate the fuel pump handle, operational controls, and other surfaces in a fuel station environment, and then slip easily off and back onto the fuel cap to be stored until its next use. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263319 | VIAL CONTAINER WITH COLLAR CAP - Vial containers including a collar which is attached to a vial or incorporated into a vial cap, a cap designed to receive a portion of the collar while covering the vial, and a container designed to receive a portion of the collar and encase the body of the vial are described herein. The collar, generally, includes a means for reversibly attaching to the cap and container. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263320 | Beverage Can End With Vent Port - A can end for a beverage container has a center panel with a stay-on tab opening system. A tear panel is defined by a first frangible score and a non-frangible hinge segment. A tab is attached to the center panel by a rivet. The tab has a void region partially surrounding a rivet island. A first circle has a first center point located at a center of the rivet and a first radius equal to a distance from the center of the rivet to a radially outermost point of the void region on a first axis running through the nose and lift ends of the tab and a center of the rivet. A second circle has a coincident center and a second radius less than 2.5 times first radius. A second frangible score is spaced completely radially outwardly from the rivet island and between the first and second circles. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263321 | Vacuum Release Seal For A Closure And Container Package - A seal for sealing engagement between a closure and a container. A seal ring has a sealing portion. A projection is coupled to the seal ring, extends circumferentially and radially outwardly of the seal ring, and has a closure-driven feature engageable by the closure when the closure is rotated on the container in a loosening direction to unseat the seal ring from sealing engagement between the container and the closure. The seal may be part of a package and sealingly engaged between a sealing surface of a container of the package and a base of a closure of the package when the closure is secured to the container. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263322 | CORING-FREE VALVE SYSTEM - A system for receiving a needle includes a valve that defines a fluid flow channel, and a housing having a first end, a second end, and a receiving portion. The system further includes a septum formed from a resilient material and mounted in the housing. The septum includes a head portion including a tapered opening, a sealing portion, and an expansion portion extending from the head portion opposite the tapered opening. The expansion portion includes a chamber having a closed end, at least one relief channel, and a plurality of apertures formed in the relief channel. The plurality of apertures facilitates fluid communication between the chamber and the receiving portion when the expansion portion is in an open position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263323 | Inner Seal With A Sub Tab Layer - A pull-tab sealing member for a container containing an upper laminate forming a pull-tab bonded to a lower laminate capable of being heat sealed to a container's mouth or opening. The upper laminate defines the pull tab wholly within a perimeter or circumference of the seal. The sealing member further includes a sub tab layer or member under the gripping tab for concentric structural support. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263324 | DRINK CONTAINERS WITH CLOSURE RETENTION MECHANISMS - Drink containers include a liquid container and a cap assembly removably coupled to the liquid container. Cap assemblies include a base, a drink spout extending from the base, a closure configured to be removably coupled relative to the drink spout in a closed position to selectively restrict dispensing of drink liquid through the drink spout and to selective permit dispensing of drink liquid through the drink spout when removed from the drink spout. Cap assemblies further may include a handle extending from the base and configured to selectively retain the closure in a stowed position when the closure is selectively removed from the drink spout. In some embodiments, the handle defines a closed perimeter and the closure is received within the closed perimeter when positioned in the stowed position. Some embodiments further include a tether that couples the closure to the cap assembly or to the liquid container. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263325 | ACTUATOR FOR OPENING AND CLOSING LID FOR BULK STORAGE BIN - An actuator opens and closes a lid on a bulk storage container. The actuator may be activated remotely using a remote control. When actuated, the actuator will lift the lid so that it is clear of the structure, and will then rotate the lid in a horizontal plan about a vertical axis until the lid is rotated to uncover the opening. The axis of rotation is located near the perimeter of the opening, so that very little of the lid remains over the opening when in the open position. To close the lid from the open position, the remote control may then again be used to actuate the closing process. The closing process works in reverse of the opening process. Therefore, during closing, the lid will rotate back to its original orientation over the hole and then lower into the closed position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263326 | CLOSURE FOR CONTAINER - A closure is provided for use in covering a discharge opening in a container and engaging a peripheral rim defining the opening. The closure lid includes a body for covering the container opening and a plurality of projecting portions that extend from a periphery of the body. The projecting portions are spaced from one another, with each formed to surround a portion of the container rim. A ring is connected to the projecting portions and surrounds the container rim. A plurality of retaining fingers are provided, with each finger spaced from one another and interleaved within the spacing between adjacent projecting portions. The fingers project inwardly from the ring and engage the bead on the container rim. The engagement of the fingers with the container rim is visible through the spacing between the projecting portions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263327 | Container End Closure with Buckle Control Feature - An end closure for food and beverage containers is provided. The end closure comprises a central panel portion having an induced buckle coin and an interrupted panel coin positioned proximate to an inner panel wall to control the buckling location on the end closure. Thus, the end closure will buckle at a predetermined location away from the score and tear panel to avoid catastrophic failure and container leakage. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263328 | END CLOSURE WITH TAB GUIDANCE FEATURES - An improved end closure for food and beverage containers is provided. The end closure contains a raised bead portion for guiding and directing the opening or lifting motion of a tab portion attached to the end closure. More efficient opening features are enabled by the guided action of the tab and raised bead features. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263329 | EASY ACCESS OPENING TAB FOR A CONTAINER END CLOSURE - An end closure for food and beverage containers is provided. The end closure comprises a central panel portion having a protuberance for facilitating access to and manipulation of a pull tab. Before the food or beverage container is pressurized, the protuberance is substantially flat to improve stacking and conveying of the end closure. After the food or beverage container is filled and pressurized, the protuberance selectively deflects and lifts a tail portion of the pull tab to facilitate access. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263330 | Inner Seal With An Overlapping Partial Tab Layer - A pull-tab sealing member for a container containing an upper laminate defining a circular segment and forming a pull-tab bonded to a lower laminate capable of being heat sealed to a container's mouth or opening. The upper laminate defines the pull tab wholly within a perimeter or circumference of the seal, but the upper laminate does not extend the full width of the sealing member in order to define the gripping tab. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263331 | Inner Seal With A Sub Tab Layer - A pull-tab sealing member for a container containing an upper laminate forming a pull-tab bonded to a lower laminate capable of being heat sealed to a container's mouth or opening. The upper laminate defines the pull tab wholly within a perimeter or circumference of the seal. The sealing member further includes a sub tab layer or member under the gripping tab for structural support. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263332 | END CLOSURE WITH DOUBLE ANTI-MISSILE SCORE - An end closure for food and beverage containers provides controlled opening characteristics to prevent the unintentional missiling of a tear panel. The end closure comprises a score line that defines a portion of the tear panel, and the end closure may comprise one or more anti-missile features that inhibit the propagation of a fracture down a score line, which reduces the likelihood that a tear panel will inadvertently detach from the end closure and injure the user or another. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263333 | VENTED BEVERAGE CAN AND CAN END - A beverage can end has a vent that includes a button. The vent is actuated by downward force of a pull tab that is transmitted to the vent score through the button. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263334 | END CLOSURE WITH A RING PULL ACTUATED SECONDARY VENT - The present invention relates to a container end closure that generally comprises a pour opening and a secondary vent opening which improves venting during emptying of contents from the container. In particular, the present invention relates to an end closure for a container having scores defining a secondary vent opening which may optionally be opened. The secondary vent opening has a significantly larger area then vents of prior art designs and thereby improves pour rate and smoothness of pour. After the pour opening is opened using a pull tab interconnected to the end closure, a consumer may selectively open the secondary vent opening by pulling back on the tab. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263335 | INTERNAL, MULTI-SEAL PLASTIC CLOSURE - A closure that includes a top panel and a skirt extending downwardly from a peripheral edge of the top panel is provided. The closure includes a tamper band which extends downwardly from the skirt and a multi-seal, seal portion which is located inside of the closure above the threads where the top panel is joined to the skirt. The tamper band and seal portion are configured to improve the removability of the closure from a mold. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263336 | BOTTLE OPENER - Example embodiments relate generally to a bottle opener and, more particularly, to a bottle opener for a container and for a drinking vessel lid. One example embodiment includes a container for removing a bottle cap secured to a bottle, with a bottle opener provided on a container lid. Another example embodiment allows a user to remove the bottle cap from the bottle with the bottle opener and then pour a liquid from the bottle into the drinking vessel in substantially one motion. Additionally, a further example embodiment includes a removable lid with a top surface to be used as a coaster for a drinking vessel, and the lid may further include a bottle opener on a bottom surface for removal of the bottle cap from the bottle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263337 | CENTRALLY THREADED PLUG FOR HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE AND REMOVAL TOOL - A tube plug insertable in one end of a heat exchange tube, the tube plug formed as an shaft having a distal part and an opposite proximal part which terminates in a proximal end with an threaded hole extending axially in the proximal end in the distal direction, and a plug removal tool having a proximal handle part and a distal stem part which has external threads that match threads in the threaded hole in the plug's shaft, the stem part being threadedly insertable into the threaded hole in the proximal end of the tube plug, whereby rotation of the stem will urge the tube plug to rotate relative to the heat exchange tube and break free from being lodged in the bore thereof. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263338 | DRUM WITH SIDEWALL - A container for shipping and/or storage includes a cylindrical sidewall extending from a first end to a second end and a bottom closure. The bottom closure is configured to be coupled to the second end of the cylindrical sidewall to close the second end of the cylindrical sidewall. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263339 | CONTAINER FINISH FOR METAL LUG CLOSURE - A container assembly including a container and a closure. The container includes a polymeric body and a polymeric finish. The polymeric finish includes a plurality of threads. The closure includes a plurality of metallic lugs configured to cooperate with the plurality of threads to couple the closure to the polymeric finish. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263340 | CONTAINER LID RELEASE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A lid release mechanism and a lid locking mechanism for a food processing apparatus are disclosed. The lid release mechanism facilitates removal of a lid from a container via a camming surface in some embodiments. For removal, the lid may be initially tilted to break the seal between the lid and the container. A lid locking mechanism may be included, and in some embodiments, the motion to unlock the lid (e.g., pivoting an arm) also starts lid removal. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263341 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A container assembly is provided. The container assembly includes a lid having a top surface; an adhesive member attached to the top surface; wherein the adhesive member comprises a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein at least a portion of the bottom surface is attached to the lid, and at least a portion of the bottom surface comprises a covered sticky surface; and a body attached to the lid. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263342 | PEELABLE FILM FOR CONTAINER LID - A peelable multilayer film includes a seal layer (peel layer) and at least one core layer. The peelable multilayer film can bond to a container. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263343 | Inground Protective Housing - An improved inground protective housing for components of underground systems is provided. The housing is configured so that it may be placed over the components that are already installed in the ground. Window knockouts, as well as an easily removable bottom flange portion corresponding to a window knockout, are provided to ease the installation of the housing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263344 | In-Frame Wire Fry Basket With Shortened, Corner-Protecting Wires - A wire fry basket is made from an inverted, frusto-pyramidal-shaped wire-mesh basket having four, inclined wire mesh sides, a wire mesh bottom and an open top. The top edge of the wire mesh basket, inclined wire-mesh corners and its bottom, horizontally-oriented wire mesh corners are protected by a rigid wire frame. The inclined wire mesh corners formed by and between the wire mesh sides are only partially covered or protected by short, rigid wires that extend upwardly from the bottom wire frame. Using short, corner-protecting wires reduces the weight of the basket that would otherwise result from using full corner-length wires. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263345 | Cover Systems, Tank Covering Methods, And Pipe Retention Systems - Cover systems for storage tanks, such as those containing at least some petroleum. Pipe retention systems for retaining pipes to storage tanks, such as pipes that can transmit liquid containing at least some petroleum. Methods of attaching cover systems to tanks. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263346 | Lined Storage Bin - Methods and apparatus for maintaining a sanitary disposal and storage bin for consumed medical products using a storage bin with a liner bag and an attached shielding grommet in the shape of a circle flattened on one end which, when soiled, may itself be placed in the liner bag within the container. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263347 | Vented Trash Receptacle - A trash receptacle with foot pedal actuated vented shoes that eliminate the vacuum created from a full flexible trash liner. Closeable side vents are actuated mechanically and are connected via linkages to the foot pedal mounted near the bottom of the receptacle. The foot pedal which is located at the bottom of the container is used to open side vents when pressure is applied. The opening vents allow air to flow freely into the receptacle and close when not in use to prevent liquid and odors from escaping. The receptacle has a closed bottom and a open top. A removeable lid is provided to close the top. In addition, the manually actuated foot pedal serves to keep trash receptacle in place while trash liners are being inserted or removed. Various alternatives of the present waste receptacle are disclosed featuring different configurations of the shape of the receptacle and the connecting linkages. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263348 | WASTE DISPOSAL APPARATUS - A waste disposal apparatus, such as a waste disposal container or unit that is configured to receive used personal care products in a discreet and sanitary manner Instances of incontinence, menstruation or uncontrollable bodily functions can be a personal situation that is otherwise unknown to others. However, current receptacles available to dispose of used personal care products fail to provide for a hygienic, easily accessible and discreet that is designed for small spaces, such as a home bathroom or public restroom stall. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263349 | RECEPTACLE - A waste receptacle includes a housing with an opening at least on one side and a holding frame for refuse bags which is placed removably at least indirectly on an edge of the opening of the housing. The receptacle may further include a cover frame. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263350 | FUEL TANK AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Fuel tanks are disclosed. Methods of making and using fuel tanks are further disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263351 | Divider Boxes and Their Assembly - A divider box contains a plurality of individual compartments, i.e, a crate, formed from mated slotted transverse panels and slotted longitudinal panels. A pair of horizontal exterior panels surmount the interlocking panels forming the divider box outside. A lid and tray complete the divider box. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263352 | MULTIPLE COMPARTMENT CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A multiple compartment container assembly for separately containing two articles. The container assembly includes a container, an insert and a lid, where the insert is disposed within the container. The container has an upper portion, a lower portion and a lip, where the upper portion is constructed to house the insert and the insert may be recessed in the container or may rest on the lip of the container. The insert can be constructed of a bottom wall, a sidewall extending upwardly therefrom, and a flange radially extending from the sidewall. The flange has at least one indention defined in a peripheral edge of the flange constructed to flange aid a user in placing a fingertip below the flange when removing the insert from the container. In one embodiment the flange has a plurality of intermittent indentions defined in the peripheral edge of the flange. The lid is removeably affixed to the container and covers the insert. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263353 | CARTON WITH FOLDOUT PARTITION - The present invention relates to a foldable carton blank that, when folded, forms a carton having a partition wall for segregating products within the carton. The partition wall member may be hingedly attached to a front panel of the carton such that the partition wall member may be unattached from the front panel and extended across the bottom panel of the carton to form two compartments within the carton. A slot in the rear panel of the carton may secure an end portion of the partition wall member when the partition wall member extends across the bottom panel of the carton to form the two compartments within the carton. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263354 | MULTIPLE-COMPARTMENT CONTAINER - A multiple-compartment container includes an upper rim defining an upper plane, a lower rim defining a lower plane, a perimeter wall connecting the upper rim to the lower rim. The perimeter wall forms an outer surface of the container. The container further includes at least one internal wall dividing the container into multiple compartments. An upper edge of the internal wall is an uppermost feature of the container. The upper edge of the internal wall is deformable to present a widened sealing surface during a sealing operation. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263355 | WEB INSULATION SYSTEM, VALVE FOR A WEB INSULATION SYSTEM, AND A STORAGE CONTAINER USING THE WEB INSULATION SYSTEM - A storage system, including an outer casing having an evacuated inner volume; a vessel for storage located within the outer casing and having a plurality of protrusions distributed on an outer surface thereof; and a plurality of filamentary strands spanning the inner volume, wherein at least some of the plurality of protrusions are essentially tangentially contacted by a plurality of the filamentary strands to secure the vessel in six degrees of freedom relative to the outer casing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263356 | CLOSURE FOR CONTAINER - A closure is provided for use in covering an opening in a container and engaging a peripheral rim defining the opening. The closure includes a body for covering the container opening and a plurality of projecting portions that extend from a periphery of the body. The projecting portions are spaced from one another around the periphery of the body, with each formed to surround a portion of the container rim. A ring is connected to the projecting portions and surrounds the container rim. A plurality of retaining fingers are provided, with each fingers spaced from one another and interleaved within the spacing between adjacent projecting portions. The fingers project inwardly from the ring and include a projected end for engagement with the container rim. The projected ends of the fingers include a varied or undulating surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263357 | Passive Compressed Gas Storage Container Temperature Stabilizer - A liquefied gas system and method can supply gas from a liquefied gas container more efficiently by using an external stabilizing device. The liquefied gas is located under its own vapor pressure in the lower portion of the container. As the vapor is withdrawn from the container at ambient pressure, the liquid evaporates at an equivalent rate to account for the decrease in pressure. The stabilizing device surrounding the liquefied gas container efficiently transfers the ambient external heat to the liquid thus allowing more liquefied gas to be vaporized. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263358 | THREADED INSERT FOR COMPACT CRYOGENIC-CAPABLE PRESSURE VESSELS - An insert for a cryogenic capable pressure vessel for storage of hydrogen or other cryogenic gases at high pressure. The insert provides the interface between a tank and internal and external components of the tank system. The insert can be used with tanks with any or all combinations of cryogenic, high pressure, and highly diffusive fluids. The insert can be threaded into the neck of a tank with an inner liner. The threads withstand the majority of the stress when the fluid inside the tank that is under pressure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140263359 | POLARIZATION SAMPLE GEOMETRY - A carrier for a sample of highly polarized material includes a shell having a radially exterior surface and a radially interior surface, and a sample of highly polarized material interiorly adjacent to the radially interior surface. The shell may be substantially cylindrical, and may be constructed from a magnetic or non-magnetic material. The sample of highly polarized material may comprise a methyl rotor group material. The sample of highly polarized material may comprise pyruvic acid or an acetic acid. The sample of highly polarized material may be co-axial with the cylindrical shell. The sample of highly polarized material may be bonded or frozen to the radially interior surface of the shell. The carrier may further comprise a wad of material that forms a volume and contacts an axially proximate end of at least one of the shell or the sample. | 2014-09-18 |