| 39th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
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| 20080229669 | FLIP TOP ADJUSTABLE THRESHOLD CAP - A vertically adjustable threshold cap is provided for installation in a door sill assembly. The threshold cap includes a lower portion that facilitates vertical adjustment, having pedestals that can be manipulated to achieve vertical adjustment. A cover is connected to the lower portion, and has an access position whereby a user can access and adjust the pedestals, and a closed position whereby no access is provided. The cover may be integrally connected to the lower portion. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229670 | Weather strip - A weather strip | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229671 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF A POWER WINDOW APPARATUS - A drive unit is arranged in a side of one side surface of a panel constituting a part of a door, and a drum case of a driven unit is fixed to a side of another side surface of the panel. The side of another side surface of the panel is provided with a plurality of engagement portions, which are engaged respectively with a plurality of to be engaged portions provided in the drum case, thereby positioning the drum case. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229672 | ABRASIVE ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - An abrasive article comprises a porous abrasive member, a nonwoven filter medium, and a porous attachment fabric. A plurality of openings in the porous abrasive member cooperates with the nonwoven filter medium to allow the flow of particles from an outer abrasive surface of the porous abrasive member to the porous attachment fabric. Methods of making and using the abrasive articles are included. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229673 | RAINWATER "REAL TIME" FLOW INDICATOR AND DEBRIS COLLECTION DEVICE FOR GUTTER DOWNSPOUT - A rainwater flow indicator and debris collection device designed for integral installation in a gutter downspout. It comprises an enclosure that has means for monitoring the flow of rainwater through the enclosure; a debris collecting screen which is inserted into and mounted within the rainwater flow indicator and debris collection device; a first adaptor and a second adaptor, both of the adaptors configured and dimensioned to integrally connect the enclosure to the gutter downspout; and a rubber joint designed to provide mechanical support for and allow movement, of the enclosure relative to at least one of the adaptors. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229674 | Decorative Blocks - According to one embodiment, a decorative block comprising an open celled constructing block and a support rod suspending one or more ornaments such as art, logos and/or other decorative images or designs as part of a wall is provided. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229675 | Compensator Device - A rigid compensator device is provided for a shower screen ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229676 | Sill Flashing and Associated Method - A sill flashing and method for installing a window or other portal in a wall opening are provided. The flashing includes a sill portion, at least one jamb portion at an angle relative to the sill portion, and a front face plate. The flashing is configured to be disposed in the opening with the sill portion disposed against a sill of the opening, an outer surface of the jamb portion disposed against one of the jambs of the opening, and a front face plate at an outer surface of the wall. The sill portion defines a plurality of support portions and a rear dam which can support the portal in the opening. The sill portion also includes one or more integral housing, configured to overlap an adjacent support portion when the flashing is cut and disposed multiple parts defining an interface therebetween. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229677 | Flashing assembly for inhibiting moisture intrusion - A flashing assembly ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229678 | Storage locker - A storage locker in a building space, the building space having a floor, a ceiling and walls bounding the space between the ceiling and floor. The storage locker has at least four walls defining a storage space in the building space, first and second walls forming a first corner. At least the first and second walls each have spaced-apart posts extending between, and mounted to, the floor and ceiling, one of the posts at the first corner and common to the first and second walls. One of the first and second walls has a closure therein mounted between two of the posts forming the wall. At least the other wall has self-supporting wire mesh panelling extending over the length of the wall and mounted on the posts including the corner post to close the wall. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229679 | COMBINED HEADSTONE AND COLUMBARIUM - A combination memorial and columbarium having a headstone, and an above ground bass supporting the headstone. In an embodiment of the invention, one deceased person is interned in the earth ahead of the headstone, and the cremated remains of another deceased are secured in a chamber disposed in the headstone or the above-ground base. In an embodiment, at least two chambers are individually formed in an interior portion of the headstone. Each chamber has an opening providing access to the chamber and at least one of the chambers is adapted to securely hold the cremated remains of a deceased person or previously living being. Another chamber is adapted to securely and, in a sterile environment, hold the DNA material of one or more deceased individuals or previously living beings. In an embodiment, each chamber is further adapted to hold a container for securely enclosing the cremated remains or DNA material of a deceased person. The chambers can either be in the headstone or the above ground base. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229680 | WALL ANGLE WITH PRE-PUNCHED LOCATING TABS - A wall angle for a suspended ceiling, which may either be a drywall suspended ceiling or a lay-in tile suspended ceiling, has a cross-section forming a substantially right angle of the vertical leg and a horizontal leg. The horizontal leg is adapted to support an inverted tee-runner that has a vertical web and opposed flanges, the opposed flanges being adapted to rest on the horizontal leg of the wall angle. The horizontal leg is formed with a plurality of pairs of locating tabs, at least one tab in each pair being upwardly extending and vertically-oriented. The tabs in each pair are spaced apart a distance sufficient to accommodate the width of the opposed flanges of the tee-runner. At least one of the tabs in each pair has a downwardly extending detent adapted to permit installation of a tee-runner, but to inhibit removal of the tee-runner. The pairs of tabs are spaced, on center, a pre-determined distance that depends upon the intended application of the wall angle. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229681 | COLLAPSIBLE FRAME HAVING A BASE MECHANISM - A collapsible frame has a base mechanism. The base mechanism comprises a first connector and a second connector which are pivotally connected to the bottom of the collapsible frame. The first connector is pivotally connected with first reinforcement legs. The bottom of the first connector is formed with a first trough. The second connector and the first connector are overlapped and engaged with each other. The second connector is pivotally connected with a second reinforcement legs. The top of the second connector is formed with a second trough. The first and second reinforcement legs are pivotally connected to the bottom of the collapsible frame. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229682 | ASEISMIC JOINT - A seismic joint, for covering a gap ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229683 | Buckling restrained brace for structural reinforcement and seismic energy dissipation and method of producing same - A buckling restrained brace includes a deformable core contained within an outer casing. Ends of the core protrude from the casing for connection to a frame or other structure. A length of the deformable core between its ends, referred to as the gauge or yielding section, is capable of deforming during an earthquake or blast loading. The gauge section is differentially heat treated from the ends so that the gauge section has a lower yield strength than the ends. The casing provides containment of the core to prevent buckling of the core. A metal foil interface or unbonding layer is provided between the deformable core and the casing so that the deformable core does not bind to the casing. The buckling restrained brace provides significant performance improvements over prior art BRBs coupled with simplified assembly. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229684 | Hydraulic jack systems to be installed to the outrigger to perimeter column joints to automatically adjust differential column shortening and provide additional structural damping - Disclosed is a novel connection structure of an outrigger and a perimeter column. The connection structure has a function of automatically absorbing differential column shortening which is occurred between the core wall and the perimeter column during or after the construction of a building, thereby preventing excessive stress due to the differential column shortening. In addition, the invented apparatus also functions as damper by providing additional damping to the structure to resist dynamic loading such as wind and earthquake efficiently. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229685 | Staircase protective step cover and or replacement step - A protective step cover that is both functional, decorative, and the versatility of protecting and or replacing the steps, rectangular in configuration, the top having a horizontal surface with grooves formed into the plastic for traction, the front and rear having a flat vertical surface, the bottom having a flat horizontal surface on each side of the parallel radius drip edges for eliminating moisture, with an open center section for detachably attached to said steps; and brackets, rectangular in configuration, the top having a flat horizontal supporting surface, the front and rear having a flat vertical surface, the bottom having a flat horizontal surface on each side of an open center section for allowing access, the sides having holes for attaching bolts through bracket to the supporting structure, for providing brackets for the protective step cover detachably attached to said brackets to replace the steps in their entirety. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229686 | Stringer and Step Support Kit for Stairways - The present staircases are constructed of modular stringers for the on-site Installation of the staircases in a residential, commercial or industrial setting. Kits for erecting the staircases will include matingly or cooperatively coupling step support units defining the staircase stringers, a set of steps adapted to be mounted thereon, as well as various finishing elements and modules to provide a finished look to the completed staircases. The staircases presented herein include self-supporting staircases, linear staircases, curling or spiralling staircases and adjustable variations thereof. Each kit is designed to provide an easy installation of the staircases while providing for the erection of solid finished staircases. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229687 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WINDOW PROTECTION - Embodiments of a system for protecting a window include an attachment element including retaining element and a suction element, with the suction element configured to engage an underlying surface. According to some embodiments, a protective sheet is placed between the retaining element and the underlying surface and a tensioning element creates suction between the suction element and the underlying surface. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229688 | TENSIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A system and method for tensioning a cable. A thimble is placed over an eccentric member having a splined bore. A portion of an endless cable is placed over the thimble. The eccentric member and thimble are placed between a pair of parallel, spaced apart arms of a mounting structure. A splined shaft is inserted through holes in the arms and into the splined bore of the eccentric member to secure the eccentric member to the mounting structure. A threaded nut is placed on a threaded end of the splined shaft. The cable is tensioned by rotating a head portion of the splined shaft 180 degrees, or by a different predetermined value, which places the cable under a predetermined tension. A retaining screw is inserted through one of the mounting structure arms and into a threaded hole in the eccentric member. The system enables a precise degree of tension to be quickly and easily applied to a cable with no risk of accidentally over-tensioning the cable. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229689 | Modular structure for temporary exhibitions - A modular structure ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229690 | Modular molding system and methods thereof - The present invention relates generally to the field of moldings traditionally used to cover transitions between surfaces or for decoration, and particularly to modular molding systems and methods thereof where molding sections are joined together to produce the desired length of the molding. The present invention is particularly adaptable for use by a do-it-yourself installer or renovator. The present invention and methods allows fast installation and seamless connection of the molding, and in particular, makes the task of installing crown molding easier without requiring specialized carpentry knowledge or experience. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229691 | Thin brick and tile drainage system - A sheet is provided for placing a brick or tile facing on a support structure that has an arrangement of apertures for the passage of fluids such as water. The sheet has an approximately rectangular conformation that includes a front and a back. The sheet defines channels between longitudinally aligned parallel partitions that are separated by a wall. Each channel receives the thin bricks or tiles. The structure of the partitions varies and can include an upward facing first portion that has an arrangement of apertures and a downward facing second portion. A liquid, such as water, that drains down the front of the sheet passes through the apertures in the first portion to the sloped second portion and is then redirected to the back of the sheet. The apertures also provide for the circulation of air. A method is provided for the drainage of liquid from the front of the sheet to the back of the sheet by providing a partition in the sheet that has at least one aperture that passes liquid from the front to the back of the sheet. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229692 | Insulated Foam Panel Forms - A corner bracket for modular foam forms for poured concrete walls includes an outer, horizontal strap with generally vertical strips attached thereto or molded therewith for encapsulation in the outside and optionally the inside foam panels of such a form. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229693 | HOLDING ELEMENT FOR AN INSULATING PANEL - The invention concerns a holding element for an insulating panel of an insulated wall made of concrete and insulation, with a lower chord and with latticework connected with the lower chord, where the lower chord is intended for attachment to the insulating panel and the latticework for embedding in the concrete core. The lower chord consists of or comprises a U-shaped sectional rail from which the latticework having a lattice of successive undulations extends perpendicularly. The undulations of the lattice are formed by a number of individual, essentially trapezoidal bows that are arranged at a distance from each other and are positively connected to the sectional rail. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229694 | WALL REPAIR SYSTEM - A wall repair system is disclosed. The wall repair system includes a patch and a rigid patch support having a proximal end and a distal end. The rigid patch support having a length substantially equal to the gap between a first inner surface and a second inner surface of the wall being repaired. The distal end has at least one wall engagement member capable of securing the distal end to second inner surface. The system also includes means for securing the patch to the proximal end of the rigid patch support. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229695 | Pre-Assembled Hip, Ridge or Rake Shingle - A hip ridge or rake shingle is provided in which a pair of substantially rigid panel portions are connected by a hinge portion, and wherein the shingle is pre-assembled, but can conform to a variety of different angles to accommodate different angular relationships between surfaces of a hip, ridge or rake of a roof. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229696 | INTERLOCKING PANEL - An interlocking panel, and structures formed therefrom, are described herein. Embodiments of the present invention provide a panel including a protruding end including a receiving member for engaging a complementary engaging member of a first adjacent panel, and a receiving end including two flanges, at least one of the two flanges including an engaging member for engaging a complementary receiving member of a second adjacent panel, one or both of the two flanges configured to flex to allow the complementary receiving member of the second adjacent panel to engage the engaging member. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229697 | Panel-Like Laminate and a Skin for Manufacturing Such Laminate - The panel-like laminate comprises a flexible skin ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229698 | Modular Building Elements For Constructing Retaining Wall and the Construction Method Thereof - This present invention relates to modular building elements which are used to construct mortarless retaining walls or like structures. Main body elements ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229699 | FITTINGS FOR METAL FRAMING - A metal framing fitting has protrusions along its length and an attaching mechanism to secure the protrusion within a channel member of a strut. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229700 | PROTECTIVE COATING FOR CONCRETE DELIVERY SYSTEM COMPONENTS - The present invention relates to a component of a concrete delivery system comprising a substrate made of relatively thin gauge carbon steel or aluminum, and a protective coating of amorphous, nano or near-nanoscale steel, or mixtures thereof, overlying the substrate, wherein the coating may be formed by thermal deposition process from multi-component glass forming steel alloys. The protective coating may also be heat treated to increase wear life. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229701 | Building Apparatus and Method - A method of forming an opening in an existing brick wall comprises inserting at least one expandable element in the course of bricks above the top of the intended opening, to and expanding the element or elements to exert a horizontal force in the course of bricks. The tool comprises a pair of parallel pressure plates, a cam element between the plates, ratchet lever means for rotating the cam element, and ratchet and pawl means for latching the cam element. Expansion plates maybe used for wide joints. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229702 | TRENCH BOX SAFETY LADDER - Various embodiments of the present invention relate to trench box safety ladders and methods of constructing trench boxes with safety ladders. In one embodiment, a trench box comprises two side walls with a plurality of supports between the two walls, a built-in ladder within the inner face of a side wall, and an extension ladder positioned on the top face of the side wall. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229703 | Inlay system for concrete - The present invention discloses a tactile warning panel inlay system and method. Such system is comprised of a panel formed with an exposed surface having a plurality of tactile warning protrusions and a support surface configured to contact a substrate matrix. The panel includes a plurality of apertures extending from the exposed surface to the support surface. Further, a plurality of fasteners are configured to extend individually through an aperture included in the plurality of panel apertures to secure the panel to the substrate matrix. Each fastener includes a head conformed to the shape of the tactile warning protrusion and a body for extending the fastener through the panel and into the substrate matrix. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229704 | ARCHITECTURAL MEMBRANE STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THEM - An architectural membrane structure preferably includes an aerogel material disposed, for example, between two outer layers. The aerogel can be in monolithic or granular form or can be present in an aerogel composite. A method for manufacturing an architectural membrane structure includes securing an insert, e.g., an aerogel blanket, composite or granular aerogel, between a first and second layer. The architectural membrane structure can be used as a tensioned panel in envelopes such as roofing, overhangs, canopies or in other architectural or structural fabric applications. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229705 | Device for Protecting Buildings or Installations - The invention relates to a device for protecting buildings or installations from external influences by means of wire cables that are stretched around at least part of the building or installation. According to the invention, the wire cables are subjected to a tractive force, and the ends thereof or the extensions thereof are arranged in a clamping body comprising a guide that is embodied in such a way that, when the tractive force increases, the resistance force (reaction) opposed by the clamping body grows in an essentially proportional manner. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229706 | MOLDED SUPPORT BEAM - A molded support beam ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229707 | Automatic film changer for a film wrapping machine - A new and improved film wrapping machine includes a new and improved film changer, operatively associated with the film wrapping machine, for automatically exchanging rolls of wrapping film, wherein a depleted roll of wrapping film, or a roll of wrapping film that has experienced a breakage in the wrapping film, can be automatically removed from the film roll mounting and dispensing carriage assembly, and wherein further, a fresh roll of wrapping film can be positionally exchanged for the depleted roll of wrapping film, or for the roll of wrapping film that has experienced the breakage. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229708 | Device for Producing and Palleting Packaging Boxes - For the dispatch-ready packing of, in particular, cigarette packs or cigarette bundle packs ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229709 | MACHINE FOR WRAPPING BUNDLES OF ROLL PRODUCTS - A machine ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229710 | Packaging assistance system - A system grid-like guidance device for packing goods in a case for shipping purposes is mounted to the open-topped case, providing cells to guide the emptied ‘return’ containers to the case floor. The case being filled, the device is removed, and the case can be inventoried and shipped. The several embodiments are fully or partially inserted into the case, forming a set of guidance cells to receive empty containers, such as bottles. One embodiment has a series of thin guidance elements extending within the box between the inserted containers. A third embodiment, has the grid of guidance members extending upwardly above the box top, to facilitate filling. Handle means are provided. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229711 | Method of wrapping a floral grouping - A method of covering a floral grouping by providing a wrap constructed of a flat sheet of material, the wrap having an opening disposed within the sheet of material, and inserting a portion of the stem end of a floral grouping through the opening in the wrap, and wrapping the wrap about the floral grouping. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229712 | Self-Aligning Former Assembly - A self-aligning former assembly has a single-point mount for attachment to an automated form/fill/seal packaging machine. Substantially rectangular apertures in a plurality of mounting brackets are configured to fit snugly on corresponding substantially rectangular shoulders formed on a mounting post. The configuration inhibits pivoting motion of the former on the mounting post. In an illustrated embodiment, the mounting post is attached to a base plate with a plurality of spaced-apart fasteners which prevent rotational movement of the mounting post relative to the base plate. Radial attachments are used in the illustrated embodiment to secure the funnel portion of a product feed tube to the mounting apparatus. Paired upper and lower mounting brackets permit precise alignment of the device prior to affixing the radial attachments to the mounting brackets. The disclosed mounting system obviates the need for subsequent adjustment of the former on the packaging system to align the former assembly with the pull-down belts and the longitudinal seal former. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229713 | Packaging System Having Loading Carousel - A packaging system utilizes two sides of a loading carousel, which reduces both the height and footprint of the packaging system. Mass and inertia are also reduced, allowing higher operational speeds. The loading carousel receives opened cartons on a first side and lowers them over product groups on a second side. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229714 | Film wrapping machine utilizing two film carriage assemblies to effectively perform film change operations - A film wrapping machine comprises a pair of diametrically opposed film roll mounting and dispensing carriage assemblies which are used to individually and sequentially dispense their wrapping films. Accordingly, if depletion or breakage occurs within the wrapping film being dispensed by a first one of the pair of film roll mounting and dispensing carriage assemblies, the second film roll mounting and dispensing carriage assembly can effectively be activated so as to dispense its wrapping film whereby the film wrapping operation can continue with a minimum amount of stoppage or downtime. The switch-over or change-over between the first and second film roll mounting and dispensing carriage assemblies can be achieved in accordance with automatic and semi-automatic modes of operation. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229715 | PACKAGING MACHINE FOR BEDDING PRODUCTS - A packaging machine for packaging a product. The machine has a frame for supporting the product and a source of packaging material for supplying packaging material into a position to be engaged by and at least partially surround the product. At least one upper sealing assembly is adapted to move between an actuated position and a non-actuated position. The upper sealing assembly comprises at least one sealing element for forming a seal along adjacent edges of the packaging material. At least one lower sealing assembly is adapted for cooperating engagement with the upper sealing assembly in its actuated position. The at least one upper and lower sealing assemblies are positioned for clamping engagement of the packaging material therebetween for forming the seal when the upper sealing assembly is moved to its actuated position in engagement with the lower sealing assembly. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229716 | Film wrapping machine simultaneously utilizing two film carriage assemblies - A film wrapping machine comprises a pair of diametrically opposed film roll mounting and dispensing carriage assemblies, mounted upon a rotary ring member, for simultaneously dispensing wrapping film. A vertically movable frame member, upon which the rotary ring member is rotatably mounted, is effectively moved at a speed of ascent or descent that is approximately twice the speed as that of a vertically movable frame member incorporated within a conventional film wrapping machine so as to permit the dual film roll mounting and dispensing carriage assemblies to dispense the wrapping or packaging film within a time frame that is approximately twice as fast as that of the conventional film wrapping machine and yet in a slightly overlapped mode as desired for packaging purposes. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229717 | Bag opening apparatus and method - An apparatus for packing products includes a product information acquisition stage arranged to acquire information relating to one or more characteristics of products on a product packing line; a bag supply system arranged to supply bags sequentially as individual products on a conveyor approach a packing apparatus; and a bag opener arranged to automatedly take up a bag from the bag supply system as each individual product approaches the bag opener, and to subsequently machine open a mouth of each bag to a controlled extent based on information relating to products being packed acquired at the upstream product information acquisition stage. An apparatus for packing products includes a product information acquisition stage arranged to acquire information relating to one or more characteristics of products on a product packing line; a product packing stage; and two or more generally parallel conveyors arranged to deliver products of different sizes to the packing stage. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229718 | Automated Solid Pharmaceutical Packaging Machine Utilizing Robotic Drive - A machine for packaging solid pharmaceuticals includes a plurality of storage locations for storing a variety of pharmaceutical dispensing canisters and a robotic arm for retrieving said dispensing canisters and providing the canister at a location proximate the package to be filled thus minimizing the distance which the pharmaceutical travels from the dispensing canister and the package cavity. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229719 | Dust Collection Device - A dust collection device has a tank, a suction unit, a filtering unit, a dust removal unit, a first detection unit, and a control unit. The tank has an air inlet for accommodating dust. The suction unit aspirates the dust through the air inlet. The filtering unit captures the dust through the air inlet. The dust removal unit removes the dust from the filtering unit. The first detection unit detects an operational state of the suction unit. The control unit controls the suction unit and the dust removal unit. The control unit activates the dust removal unit, when the first detection unit detects that the suction unit operates for a first predetermined time period and then stop operating. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229720 | Method and Apparatus for Monitoring the Restriction Level of a Vehicular Air Filter Element - A process is provided for monitoring the filter restriction level of a filter element. The filter element is utilized by an air induction system deployed on a vehicle that includes a mass air flow sensor, a manifold pressure sensor, and a throttle position sensor. The process includes receiving (i) throttle position from the throttle position sensor, (ii) mass flow rate from the mass air flow sensor, and (iii) manifold pressure from the manifold pressure sensor. A reference pressure is determined from the received mass flow rate and the received throttle position, a pressure differential is established between the reference pressure and the received manifold pressure, and a filter restriction level is identified from the established pressure differential and the received mass flow rate. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229721 | AIR FILTER AND FAN DEVICE FOR VEHICLE VENTILATION SYSTEMS - An air filter and fan device for a vehicle ventilation system is disclosed that, in direction of air flow, includes an air filter, an impeller, and a flow-off channel. A casing is provided that accommodates the impeller and the flow-off channel in an enclosing manner such that the impeller is established with double-suction, receiving air from the air filter from both a first side and a second side or the impeller. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229722 | Filter Housing - The invention concerns a filter housing ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229723 | Forced Air Duct End Filter Assembly - A filter assembly for mounting over an opening at an end of a forced air system duct, such as a cold air return. The filter assembly is designed to replace an existing louvered grill covering. The filter assembly is dimensioned which substantially retains the shape and appearance of the conventional duct grill being replaced. The filter assembly includes a filter frame having a perforated back wall, horizontal and vertical walls extending forwardly from the periphery of the perforated back wall defining an open front end and a filter receiving space between the perforated back wall and the open end. A rectangular grill having a peripheral flange extending rearwardly therefrom. The rectangular filter frame being received interiorly of the peripheral flange. A filter element being removably seated within the filter receiving space and being sandwiched between the perforated back wall and the grill causing the entire surface of the filter element to substantially contact the perforated back wall. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229724 | Crop pick-up head for harvesting crops disposed on continuous trays - A crop pick-up head for use with a harvesting machine to collect and separate a crop from a continuous paper tray on which the crop has been placed. The pick-up head has a support frame attached to the front of the harvesting machine, a fork to lift the paper tray, a guide plate positioned above the fork for the paper tray to slide between, a forward brush that pushes the crop off of the paper tray and onto the guide plate, a pulling mechanism to pull the paper tray and a conveying mechanism that receives the crop and conveys it to a bin. The pulling mechanism can comprise a roller, brush and mechanism to direct the paper tray between the roller and brush. The conveying mechanism can comprise a tube configured to receive the crop and a source of pressurized air to convey the crop to the bin. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229725 | Foot actuated height adjustment mechanism for a lawnmower cutting deck - A foot-actuated mower deck lift mechanism for a riding lawnmower comprising first and second foot pedals for adjusting the cutting height of the mower deck. The foot pedals are suitable for engagement by an operator's foot to raise, latch and lower the cutting deck. The first pedal is connected to a lift linkage to adjust the height of the cutting deck upon actuation of the first pedal by the operator's foot. The second pedal is configured to automatically latch the mower deck into a raised transport position when the first pedal is depressed a preset amount, and to unlatch the mower deck upon actuation by the operator's foot. An adjustable pin-actuated height index mechanism is implemented to provide a plurality of predetermined cutting heights for the mower deck. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229726 | Two-Displacement Setting Variable Displacement Pump Used as Engine Over-Thrust Protection With Fuel System Thermal Benefit - A fuel delivery system ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229727 | NORMALIZING OXYGEN STORAGE CAPACITY(OSC) FOR CATALYST MONITORING - An oxygen storage capacity (OSC) monitoring system for a vehicle having a catalytic converter includes a control module that determines a measured OSC based on an inlet sensor signal (ISS) that is responsive to an oxygen content of exhaust flowing into the catalytic converter. The control module determines a normalization ratio based the measured OSC and determines a PASS/FAIL status of the catalytic converter based on the normalization ratio. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229728 | Method and system for the simultaneous measurement of a plurality of properties associated with an exhaust gas mixture - A method for simultaneously measuring one or more properties (e.g. temperature, concentration of NO | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229729 | CONTROL STRATEGY FOR LEAN NOx TRAP REGENERATION - A method for controlling regeneration of a lean NOx trap includes estimating an accumulated NOx in the lean NOx trap; determining whether the estimated NOx exceeds a first threshold value or a second threshold value; estimating the temperature of the lean NOx trap; determining whether the estimated temperature exceeds a threshold temperature; determining a desired air-fuel ratio for initiating a regeneration event, the desired air-fuel ratio being determined based upon the estimated NOx and the estimated temperature of the lean NOx trap; hastening the occurrence of a regeneration event when the estimated NOx exceeds the first threshold value through active control of engine operating regimes; and initiating a regeneration event when the estimated NOx exceeds the second threshold value or when the estimated temperature exceeds the threshold temperature by forcing homogenous operation of the engine at the desired air-fuel ratio. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229730 | NOx TRAPPING CATALYTIC CONVERTER DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - A NOx trapping catalytic converter diagnostic apparatus basically has a particulate matter accumulation estimating component, a particulate matter accumulation detecting component and a deterioration determining component. The particulate matter accumulation estimating component is configured to estimate an estimated amount of particulate matter accumulated a particulate matter filter that is positioned downstream of a NOx trapping catalytic converter. The particulate matter accumulation detecting component is configured to detect a detected amount of particulate matter accumulated in the particulate matter filter. The deterioration determining component is configured to determine if deterioration of the NOx trapping catalytic converter has occurred based on the estimated amount of accumulated particulate matter and the detected amount of accumulated particulate matter without using a NOx sensor to determine if the NOx trapping catalytic converter has deteriorated. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229731 | Combustion Catalyst for Treating Diesel Exhaust Gas and Method for Treating Diesel Exhaust Gas - The present invention provides a catalyst for combustion treatment of suspended particulate matter in diesel exhaust gases, and a combustion catalyst for treating diesel exhaust gases in which a precious metal or an oxide thereof as the catalytic component is loaded on a carrier composed of oxide ceramic particles comprising ceria-zirconia or ceria-praseodymium oxide. In the present invention, depending on the carried precious metal, the carrier is preferably composed of oxide ceramic particles further comprising yttria or lanthanum oxide. The present invention provides a sufficient activity to combust suspended particulate matter in exhaust gases, and can cause combustion at a low temperature of about 300° C. It operates stably for a long period, and can burn suspended particulate matter, especially carbon microparticles. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229732 | Exhaust Emission Control Device - Sensing accuracy of a temperature sensor is enhanced so as to accurately conduct regeneration control of a particulate filter. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229733 | CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM AND ELEMENT FOR DIESEL ENGINES - An improved exhaust system and catalytic converter element for a diesel engine wherein the improvement comprises: holding means for restricting the movement of catalytic converter elements in an overhead exhaust manifold; an improved catalytic converter element having at least one retaining rod extending through the catalyst substrate and/or having at least one retaining lip projecting into the substrate; a stabilizer projecting from the cover for the element insertion slot for receiving an end portion of the catalytic converter element to restrict the movement of the converter element in the exhaust manifold; perforated flow distribution elements provided upstream of the catalytic converter elements; and/or vertical coupling manifolds which each receive exhaust from a pair of engine cylinders and then deliver the combined exhaust stream to a separate one of the inlet openings in the bottom of the overhead exhaust manifold. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229734 | System for Purifying the Exhaust Gases Emitted by Internal Combustion Engines - A system for purifying the exhaust gases emitted by an internal combustion engine ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229735 | INTAKE AND EXHAUST TUNING SYSTEM - An intake and exhaust tuning system is disclosed. The exhaust system includes a collector slidably mounted within the exhaust fluid path and adjustable by an actuator to change the fluid path length between the collector and the exhaust ports of an engine. The intake tuning system includes a sliding member engaging parallel straight sections of tubes forming the intake system. The position of the sliding member is adjusted to change the length of the intake fluid path. Sealing members suitable for use in the intake and exhaust tuning systems are also disclosed. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229736 | EXHAUST GAS CHARGER FOR A VEHICLE ENGINE - An exhaust gas charger for a vehicle engine which includes an exhaust pipe with narrow openings at both ends thereof and a wide center cavity, an inner pillar at the axis of the pipe, a circular body, a wind skirt, a plurality of tension springs and a plurality of pulling rods, characterized in that the exhaust pipe is formed from the inner pillar having one end being mounted with a top tube and the other end is mounted with a rear tube such that the top tube and the rear tube are engaged with each other and a spring suspension hook is positioned at the engaging area of the two tubes and the circular body is positioned at the interior of the top tube and has a larger size than the opening of the top tube. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229737 | Extruded stator blade, stator with extruded blade, and method of forming a stator assembly with extruded blades - The present invention broadly comprises a stator blade assembly for a torque converter stator including an inner ring having first openings; an outer ring having second openings; and extruded blades with first and second ends. The first end is disposed in a respective first opening and arranged to radially fix each blade with respect to the inner ring and the second end is disposed in a respective second opening and arranged to radially fix each blade with respect to the outer ring. In some aspects, the inner ring includes an inner circumferential surface and a portion of the first end extends radially inward past the inner surface and is in contact with the inner surface. In some aspects, the outer ring includes an outer circumferential surface and a portion of the second end extends radially outward past the outer surface and is in contact with the outer surface. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229738 | Hydraulic circuit to prevent bucket separation from bucket rest during traveling of heavy equipment - A hydraulic circuit is provided, which can prevent the bucket from being separated from the bucket rest by preventing a change of stroke of a boom cylinder or an arm cylinder during long traveling of wheel type heavy equipment, and can secure safety since it is not required for an operator to adjust the position of a working device like boom and arm. The hydraulic circuit includes first and second hydraulic pumps, a boom cylinder, an arm cylinder, a boom confluence logic valve, a first port formed to connect with a large chamber of the boom cylinder in a housing in which a spool for the boom cylinder is shiftably installed, a second port formed to connect with a hydraulic tank in the housing, and a first orifice formed between the housing and a land part of the spool for the boom cylinder located between the first port and the second port. During long traveling of the heavy equipment, a very small amount of hydraulic fluid fed from the second hydraulic pump to the large chamber of the boom cylinder drains to the hydraulic tank through the first orifice to prevent a change of stroke of the boom cylinder. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229739 | Drive System Having a Common Control-Pressure Connection - The invention relates to a drive system ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229740 | Electrically actuated brake booster - An electrically actuated brake booster capable of obtaining a desired boost ratio for a given input pressure when an electric actuator is activated as a boost source, so as to ensure a desired operability of a brake pedal. The electrically actuated brake booster comprises: an input piston | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229741 | Vehicular Brake System - In a vehicular brake system, an input piston and a pressure piston are coaxially and axially movably supported in a cylinder, and a brake pedal is coupled to the input piston. Pressure chambers formed on the axially opposite sides of the input piston communicate with each other via a communication passage. A control oil pressure can be supplied to a first supply port of the communication passage, and a reaction-force oil pressure can be supplied to a second supply port of a reaction-force chamber of the input piston, while braking oil pressures can be delivered from delivery ports of the respective pressure chambers. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229742 | Extended Leading-Edge Compressor Wheel - A turbocharger system having a compressor housing containing a rotating compressor wheel with a plurality of main blades that define an impeller passageway from an inducer to an exducer. Each main blade has a leading edge characterized by an extension forming a non-planar, conical inducer leading edge, and a trailing edge characterized by a reverse-clip-extension forming a non-cylindrical, conical exducer trailing edge. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229743 | TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM - A turbocharger system for an engine includes first and second turbochargers, having air intake impellers which rotate in opposite directions. This enables the first and second turbochargers to be mounted on opposite sides of an engine in a symmetrical fashion, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing arrangement as well as air intake and exhaust piping being of the generally same length and configuration to optimize engine performance. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229744 | EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD THEREFOR - An internal combustion engine ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229745 | Free Floating Wave Energy Converter - A wave energy converter includes a flexible pipe and an inlet. The flexible pipe floats on the water surface, following the wave form. Slugs of water and air enter, one after the other, through the inlet. Because the flexible pipe follows the shape of the wave, water is transported through a manifold to a pressure chamber connected to a generator. The inlet consists of a hollow, inflexible pipe attached to the throat of the flexible pipe. The inflexible pipe is fixedly attached to a buoyancy tank or plurality thereof. The buoyancy tanks are arranged in a vertical plane or in tandem, with the inflexible pipe passing along the plane vertical to the fore and aft axis of the buoyancy tank and the frontward portion projecting sufficiently ahead of the buoyancy tank with the flexible pipe terminating at a singular outlet. The entire apparatus is facing the oncoming waves. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229746 | Method for protecting the hot gas parts of a gas turbine installation from overheating and for detecting flame extinction in the combustion chamber - A method for protecting a gas turbine installation from overheating and for detecting flame extinction in the combustion chamber is described, in which air is compressed in a compressor unit and, after being admixed with fuel, is ignited in the form of a fuel/air mixture in a combustion chamber and is burnt, thus giving rise to a hot gas flow which sets a turbine stage in rotation downstream of the combustion chamber so as to perform expansion work. The pressure upstream of the turbine stage, that is to say the pressure p | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229747 | External combustion engine - An external combustion engine including a container | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229748 | Power generator with high pressure hydrogen generator - A power generator includes a hydrogen producing fuel in a first high pressure chamber. A fuel cell having a proton exchange membrane is disposed in a second low pressure chamber. A water absorbing material provides water vapor to the hydrogen producing fuel, and a plurality of valves control hydrogen provided to the fuel cell from the first high pressure chamber, and exposure of the water absorbing material to ambient and the high pressure chamber. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229749 | Plug in rabbat engine - By using a plug to charge a medium-sized battery of the most up-to-date technology, the Rabbat PLUG-IN ENGINE benefits from the most up-to-date and most economical available grid supply at any point in time, to start the engine. The Direct Current from the battery sequentially activates an Ultrasound Transducer. The ultrasound waves break down physically electrolyte water into H and OH. The electrolyte carrying H or OH according to whether it is the cathode or the anode, is absorbed into a microfiber substance. The microfiber contains a wire-grid electrode, either anode or cathode. The electrolytic process finally breaks down chemically the partially ionized electrolyte into Hydrogen and Oxygen making use of the H and OH produced by sonic waves The Oxygen produced is passed through an Ionizer. Ionized ambient air, ionized Oxygen, and Hydrogen are injected into and piezzoelectrically sparked in the combustion chamber of a special cored type of gas turbine. The expanding gases rotate the turbine to which a Direct Current generator is attached. The Direct Current is henceforth used to drive electric motors externally and all electric and electronic components internally. It may be used to drive the electric motor driving either the front or rear axle of a car (or both in case of 4-wheel drive), or trucks, trolleys, locomotives, train segments, or compressing air-jets of airplanes, or pod-propellers of boats and ships, for example. Electronic controls regulate the timing and proportions of different gas elements involved. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229750 | Location ring arrangement - Location rings | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229751 | Cooling system for gas turbine engine having improved core system - A gas turbine engine having a longitudinal centerline axis therethrough, including: a fan section at a forward end of the gas turbine engine including at least a first fan blade row connected to a first drive shaft; a booster compressor positioned downstream of and in at least partial flow communication with the fan section including a plurality of stages, each stage including a stationary compressor blade row and a rotating compressor blade row connected to a drive shaft and interdigitated with the stationary compressor blade row; a core system positioned downstream of the booster compressor, the core system further comprising a combustion system for producing pulses of gas having increased pressure and temperature from a fluid flow provided to an inlet thereof so as to produce a working fluid at an outlet; a low pressure turbine positioned downstream of and in flow communication with the core system, the low pressure turbine being utilized to power the first drive shaft; and, a system for cooling the combustion system, wherein fuel is utilized as a cooling fluid prior to being supplied to the combustion system. The core system may further include an intermediate compressor positioned downstream of and in flow communication with the compressor connected to a second drive shaft; and an intermediate turbine positioned downstream of the combustion system in flow communication with the working fluid. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229752 | FUEL LANCE | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229753 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE DECREASING COMBUSTOR ACOUSTICS - A method for operating a gas turbine engine including a compressor and a combustor is provided. The method comprises channeling between about 0% to about 8% of the total airflow discharged from a compressor towards a pilot swirler coupled within the burner, wherein the burner includes a main swirler and an annular centerbody extending between the pilot and main swirlers, injecting a portion of the total fuel flow supplied to the burner through a plurality of apertures defined in a hollow pilot centerbody coupled within the pilot swirler, channeling the remaining airflow discharged from the compressor towards the main swirler, and injecting the remaining fuel flow supplied to the burner through at least one main swirler vane coupled within the main swirler, such that the portion of fuel is pre-mixed with a portion of the total airflow. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229754 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FAULT ACCOMMODATION OF MACHINES - A method for multi-objective fault accommodation using predictive modeling is disclosed. The method includes using a simulated machine that simulates a faulted actual machine, and using a simulated controller that simulates an actual controller. A multi-objective optimization process is performed, based on specified control settings for the simulated controller and specified operational scenarios for the simulated machine controlled by the simulated controller, to generate a Pareto frontier-based solution space relating performance of the simulated machine to settings of the simulated controller, including adjustment to the operational scenarios to represent a fault condition of the simulated machine. Control settings of the actual controller are adjusted, represented by the simulated controller, for controlling the actual machine, represented by the simulated machine, in response to a fault condition of the actual machine, based on the Pareto frontier-based solution space, to maximize desirable operational conditions and minimize undesirable operational conditions while operating the actual machine in a region of the solution space defined by the Pareto frontier. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229755 | HUMID AIR TURBINE, HUMID AIR TURBINE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND HUMID AIR TURBINE CONTROL METHOD - The present invention provides a humid air turbine having a compressor, a humidificator for generating humid air by adding moisture to compressed air supplied from the compressor, a combustor, a turbine, a recuperator for effecting heat exchange between exhaust from the turbine and the humid air, an economizer for effecting heat exchange between exhaust from the recuperator and water, and a system for supplying the water heated by the economizer to the humidificator. The humid air turbine includes a temperature measurement device for measuring the temperature of gas discharged from the economizer, and a control device for adjusting the amount of moisture to be supplied to the humidificator in accordance with a temperature signal from the temperature measurement device. The present invention assures low NOx of combustor and flame stability before and after water addition to the humid air turbine. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229756 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PASSIVE VALVING FOR PULSE DETONATION COMBUSTORS - A pulse detonation device contains a pulse detonation combustor which detonates a mixture of oxidizer and fuel. The fuel is supplied through fuel ducts and the fuel flow is controlled by fuel flow control devices. Oxidizer flow is provided through a main inlet portion and a flow control device directs the oxidizer flow to either the combustor or to a bypass duct, or both. The combustor further contains an ignition source. Each of the flow control devices, fuel flow control devices and ignition source are controlled by a control system to optimize performance at different thrust/power settings for the device. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229757 | Methods and systems for output variance and facilitation of maintenance of multiple gas turbine plants - A method of operating a power generation system is provided. The system includes a first gas turbine engine that uses at least one of a primary fuel and a secondary fuel, and at least one second gas turbine engine that operates using at least one of a primary and secondary fuel. The method includes supplying primary fuel to at least one of the first and second engines from a common fuel source coupled to the first and second engines, and selectively operating the first engine between a first operational position and a second operational position. The first engine using only secondary fuel in the first operational position and operates using only primary fuel in the second operational position. The method includes supplying the second engine with primary fuel from the common fuel source without flaring the primary fuel. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229758 | Enhanced thermoelectric cooler with superconductive coolers for use in air-condioners - This is an enhanced thermoelectric cooler with superconductive heat-dissipatve coolers for use in air-conditioner. This invention is comprised of a thermoelectric cooling chip sandwiched between two superconductive unidirectional heat-dissipative cooling devices. Each device consists of special superconductive pipes, heat-dissipative plates, and a fan. The cooling devices are to dissipate heat quickly from the thermoelectric cooling chip and to maintain constant hot to cold air flow. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229759 | Method and apparatus for cooling integrated circuit chips using recycled power - One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that cools integrated circuit (IC) chips within a computer system. During operation, the system converts heat generated by a heat-generating-device within the computer system into thermoelectric power. The system then supplies the thermoelectric power to an IC chip as a cooling power to reduce the operating temperature of the IC chip, thereby recycling wasted energy within the computer system. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229760 | MULTI-STAGE PULSE TUBE CRYOCOOLER WITH ACOUSTIC IMPEDANCE CONSTRUCTED TO REDUCE TRANSIENT COOL DOWN TIME AND THERMAL LOSS - The cool down time for a multi-stage, pulse tube cryocooler is reduced by configuring at least a portion of the acoustic impedance of a selected stage, higher than the first stage, so that it surrounds the cold head of the selected stage. The surrounding acoustic impedance of the selected stage is mounted in thermally conductive connection to the warm region of the selected stage for cooling the acoustic impedance and is fabricated of a high thermal diffusivity, low thermal radiation emissivity material, preferably aluminum. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229761 | Helium-3 Refrigerating Machine-Using Magnetization Measuring System - In a helium | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229762 | Multi-Circuit Refrigerant System Using Distinct Refrigerants - A multi-circuit refrigerant system includes a plurality of circuits that are provided with distinct refrigerants. A control selectively matches a sensed environmental space conditioning challenge to selectively engage the plurality of circuits. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229763 | Heat exchanger and method for defrosting a heat exchanger - A heat exchanger and method for defrosting a heat exchanger is disclosed and which includes a heat exchanger having a fluid receiving conduit, and at least one space which is defined, at least in part, by the fluid receiving conduit, an expandable and contractible heating element which is received within the space, and which is located in heat transmitting relation relative to the fluid receiving conduit, and a biasing member mounted on the heat exchanger and the heating element and which longitudinally, and resiliently restrains the movement of the heating element relative to the heat exchanger during the expansion and contraction of the heating element relative to the heat exchanger. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229764 | Refrigerant Dehumidification System with Variable Condenser Unloading - A condenser in a refrigerant system is provided with a plurality of refrigerant circuits, with at least one of the plurality of circuits being equipped with a shut off device. A reheat coil is also incorporated into the refrigerant system to provide enhanced dehumidification functionality. By selectively shutting off at least one of the active refrigerant circuits in the condenser, the amount of heat rejected by the condenser as well as by the reheat coil can be controlled shifting the heat load between the condenser and reheat coil. In this manner, and in combination with operation of the reheat cycle, incremental dehumidification and cooling/heating can be provided and humidity and temperature can be precisely controlled. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229765 | Device and Method for Cooling and Dehumidifying Room Air - The invention relates to a device for cooling and dehumidifying air of a room, comprising a processing unit ( | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229766 | Method, Apparatus and System for Transferring Heat - A method, apparatus and system for transferring heat is disclosed using a first gas adsorbent material, and a second gas adsorbent material that is relatively thermally isolated from but in continuous gas communication with the first material. In a first step the first material is heated so as to desorb a gas adsorbed onto the first material whereby the gas passes to and is adsorbed onto the second material. In a second step the first material is cooled in a manner so that the gas is desorbed from the second material and passes therefrom to be re-adsorbed onto the first adsorbent material. When the gas is desorbed from the second material, the second material is cooled thereby. In this way a hot gas stream can be used to cool another gas stream. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229767 | Method and Device for Controlling Refrigeration Cycle of Air conditioning System for Vehicle - In an air conditioning system having a variable displacement compressor driven by an engine of a vehicle, method and device for controlling a refrigeration cycle are provided to ensure necessary cooling performance of the system without damaging the traveling performance of the vehicle. In the method, a limit value in the discharge rate of the variable displacement compressor is determined by an engine speed or a variable related to the engine speed. The variable displacement compressor is controlled on the basis of the limit value. | 2008-09-25 |
| 20080229768 | Air Conditioner for Vehicle - A controller ( | 2008-09-25 |
