40th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110239446 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NONAQUEOUS SECONDARY BATTERY ELECTRODE - A method is provided for manufacturing an electrode that has a porous inorganic layer on the surface of an active material layer and is suitable for constructing a nonaqueous secondary battery with excellent input-output performance. In this manufacturing method, an electrode perform, which has an active material layer ( | 2011-10-06 |
20110239447 | Recessed fitting installation tool - The “recessed installation tool” is for remote installation of a fire sprinkler head adaptor, or other device while it is positioned in a recessed or obstructed area that does not allow standard installation methods. This invention is a device for installing sprinkler heads from the type of overhead sprinkler systems commonly found in residential or commercial buildings. The device (or tool) would accommodate the “CPVC CUT BACK KIT” and the specific use of this tool is for obstructed or recessed fire sprinkler heads or adapters with minimum access holes or cuts. It being unique as it is a “code compliant” way to cut back a fire sprinkler head in or above hard ceilings such as drywall, stucco, or plaster without opening up the ceiling to perform the task. This tool is the only code compliant way to reinstall the “head adapter” without damaging the sprinkler head with the CPVC® cement, glue or bonding agent. This installation tool keeps the waterway open as the cement, glue or bonding agent dries. This tool also installs the slip by thread adapter for hose bibs or other fittings of standard ½″, ¾″ or 1″ size that need to be adjusted that are concealed above or behind block, stucco or drywall. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239448 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING FASTENERS - Apparatus for installing fasteners in a workpiece is mounted for computer controlled movement over the workpiece surface. The apparatus includes all of the tools, fasteners, drives and controls on-board that are needed to operate autonomously, without external connections. The apparatus may also include an on-board power supply for powering the tools, drives and controls. A supply of fasteners is held in an on-board replaceable cassette. An on-board fastener transferring device transfers individual fasteners from the cassette to the tools. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239449 | ELECTRIC BLIND RIVET SETTING DEVICE - The present invention provides a small electric blind rivet setting device that is capable of being driven by a battery and that does not require a pathway for recovering the broken mandrels to be provided in the motor shaft. A recovery container | 2011-10-06 |
20110239450 | ROLL-TO-ROLL MANUFACTURING OF FLEXIBLE THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - Described in one embodiment is a system that has a multiple number of different stations for forming solar cell modules. Described in another embodiment is a system that includes a cutting station, a setting station, and an interconnection station to create different series-connected flexible solar cell modules. Described in still another embodiment is a monolithically integrated multi-module power supply. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239451 | COAXIAL CABLE PREPARATION TOOLS - Coaxial cable preparation tools. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable preparation tool is configured for use in preparing a coaxial cable for termination. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer surrounding the inner conductor, and an outer conductor surrounding the insulating layer. The tool includes a body. The body includes an insertion portion configured to be inserted between the outer conductor and inner conductor where a section of the insulating layer has been cored out. The body also includes an opening defined in the insertion portion and configured to receive the inner conductor. The body further includes means for increasing the diameter of the outer conductor that surrounds the cored-out section. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239452 | Auto-removing assembly for a wire electric discharge machine - An auto-removing assembly is used for a wire electric discharge machine having an upper positioning head, a lower positioning head and a metal wire and has a blowing device, a suction device, a tension device, a fuse device and a transporting pipe. The blowing device is set near a front side of the metal wire and has a first guiding block and a first air source. The suction device is set near a rear side of the metal wire and has a second guiding block and a second air source. The tension device is set between the blow and suction devices. The fuse device is set near a left side of the metal Wire and has a pressure pump and a fused head. The transporting pipe is set above the suction device and aligns with the suction device to receive the fused metal wire. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239453 | Method and a device for aligning the overlapping ends of metal strips - The invention relates to a device for aligning overlapping ends of metal strips, particularly contact bands for photovoltaic solar cells, wherein the end of one of the metal strips is bent back. The device has an advance, displaceable first alignment element for aligning the upper end of one metal strip and a trailing, displaceable second alignment element for aligning the bent end of the other metal strip, and a contact element for the first alignment element and a contact element for the second alignment element. In this manner, a rapid and simple mechanical automated alignment of the overlapping ends of metal is made possible. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239454 | Substrate With Raised Edge Pads - A separable electrical connection may be provided with a landside pad on one of two electrical components to be joined. The landside pad may be made up of two parts, including a flat portion and a raised edge formed on the flat portion. In some embodiments, the raised edge may have a closed geometric shape. Then, a socket contact engaging the junction between the flat portion and the raised edge is prevented from sliding off of the landside pad by the raised edge. In addition, dual areas of electrical connection can be established between both the flat portion and raised edge of the landside pad and the correspondingly shaped pair of portions on the socket. This increases the electrical efficiency of the connection and its security. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239455 | PASSIVE INTERMODULATION AND IMPEDANCE MANAGEMENT IN COAXIAL CABLE TERMINATIONS - Passive intermodulation (PIM) and impedance management in coaxial cable terminations. In one example embodiment, a method for terminating a coaxial cable is provided. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer, an outer conductor, and a jacket. First, a diameter of the outer conductor that surrounds a cored-out section of the insulating layer is increased so as to create an increased-diameter cylindrical section of the outer conductor. Next, an internal connector structure is inserted into the cored-out section so as to be surrounded by the increased-diameter cylindrical section. Finally, an external connector structure is clamped around the increased-diameter cylindrical section so as to radially compress the increased-diameter cylindrical section between the external connector structure and the internal connector structure, and via a single action, a contact force between the inner conductor and a conductive pin is increased. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239456 | In system reflow of low temperature eutectic bond balls - Low temperature bond balls connect two structures having disparate coefficients of linear thermal expansion. An integrated circuit is made to heat the device such that the low temperature bond balls melt. After melting, the bond balls solidify, and the device is operated with the bond balls solidified. In one example, one of the two structures is a semiconductor substrate, and the other structure is a printed circuit board. The integrated circuit is a die mounted to the semiconductor substrate. The bond balls include at least five percent indium, and the integrated circuit is an FPGA loaded with a bit stream. The bit stream configures the FPGA such that the FPGA has increased power dissipation, which melts the balls. After the melting, a second bit stream is loaded into the FPGA and the FPGA is operated in a normal user-mode using the second bit stream. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239457 | CIRCUIT MODULES AND METHOD OF MANAGING THE SAME - Circuit modules including identification codes and a method of managing them are provided. A module substrate includes signal input output terminals and outer ground terminals provided at the peripheral portions of a surface which becomes a mounting surface when the circuit module is completed. An inner-ground-terminal formation area surrounded by the signal input output terminals and the outer ground terminals includes a plurality of inner ground terminals arranged in a matrix of rows and columns. One of the edge portions is a direction identification area. The inner ground terminal is not provided in the direction identification area, and a first identification code having information about the position of the module substrate is provided in the direction identification area. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239458 | THERMO-COMPRESSION BONDED ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE AND METHOD - An electrical structure and method for forming electrical interconnects. The method includes positioning a sacrificial carrier substrate such that a first surface of a non-solder metallic core structure within the sacrificial carrier substrate is in contact with a first electrically conductive pad. The first surface is thermo-compression bonded to the first electrically conductive pad. The sacrificial carrier substrate is removed from the non-solder metallic core structure. A solder structure is formed on a second electrically conductive pad. The first substrate comprising the non-solder metallic core structure is positioned such that a second surface of the non-solder metallic core structure is in contact with the solder structure. The solder structure is heated to a temperature sufficient to cause the solder structure to melt and form an electrical and mechanical connection between the second surface of the non-solder metallic core structure and the second electrically conductive pad. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239459 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WAFER SCALE HEAT SLUG SYSTEM - A method for manufacturing a wafer scale heat slug system includes: dicing an integrated circuit from a semiconductor wafer; forming a heat slug blank equivalent in size to the semiconductor wafer; dicing the heat slug blank to produce a heat slug equivalent in size to the integrated circuit; attaching the integrated circuit to a substrate; attaching the heat slug to the integrated circuit; and encapsulating the integrated circuit. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239460 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE - The invention relates to a vertical axis wind turbine, and in particular to an apparatus and method for transporting the vertical axis wind turbine. The method for transporting the vertical axis wind turbine, including the steps of: employing an apparatus to be a box or frame; situating a generator horizontally in the apparatus; fixing an upper flange and lower flange to a vertical shaft; fixing the base of the generator on the corresponding surface of the apparatus through holes at the base of the generator; and supporting the other end of the vertical shaft by a supporting object. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239461 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AN INKJET PRINTHEAD - A method of assembling an inkjet printhead, the method comprising the steps of providing a die mount substrate including a die mount surface, an ink receiving surface, a first end wall having a latchable projection and a second end wall having an extension; providing a printhead die including at least one nozzle array and a plurality of bond pads; attaching the printhead die to the die mount surface of the die mount substrate; providing a wiring member; adhering a portion of the wiring member to the die mount surface of the die mount substrate; electrically interconnecting the wiring member to the bond pads of the printhead die; providing a printhead frame including an ink delivery surface, a latch and a bracket; inserting the extension from the second end wall of the die mount substrate into the bracket; providing a sealing member between the ink receiving surface and the ink delivery surface; and closing the latch to engage the latchable projection of the die mount substrate. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239462 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIQUID DISCHARGING HEAD - A method of manufacturing a liquid discharging head which includes a flow path forming member which has a discharge port for discharging a liquid and a liquid flow path communicating with the discharge port, and a base body having a liquid supply port which supplies the liquid flow path with the liquid, the method includes (1) forming a mold of the liquid flow path and a foundation member formed of a porous inorganic material over the base body, (2) applying an organic resin over the base body so as to cover the mold and the foundation member to form the flow path forming member, (3) forming the discharge port in the flow path forming member to form the liquid supply port in the base body, and (4) removing the mold to form the liquid flow path. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239463 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CELLULAR WHEEL - In a method for producing a cellular wheel made of metal, the following steps are conducted consecutively: (a) providing a sheet metal strip ( | 2011-10-06 |
20110239464 | DENTAL PROSTHESIS MANUFACTURING MACHINE - A dental prosthesis manufacturing machine is disclosed. The machine includes two spindles each having a roughing tool and a finishing tool, a workpiece holder for holding a workpiece which forms the dental prosthesis, and a base supporting the two spindles and the workpiece holder. The machine is capable of simply alternating the roughing tool with the finishing tool according to the accuracy required when the workpiece is machined. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239465 | HAIR REMOVAL DEVICE HAVING A DEVICE FOR PREPARING THE SKIN - A hair removal device having a device for preparing the skin is disclosed. The hair removal device has a shaving or cutting device for removing hairs, the shaving or cutting device having a front line of action along which hairs are removed by the shaving or cutting device. In front of the shaving or cutting device, there is situated a spacer for producing a defined skin wave between the front line of action and the spacer, the spacer being situated at a distance from the front line of action. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239466 | BENT RAZOR BLADES AND MANUFACTURING OF SUCH RAZOR BLADES - The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a razor blade ( | 2011-10-06 |
20110239467 | Desktop Cigar Cutter - A desktop cigar cutter comprises a cutting blade assembly which can pivot in and out of a cutting-blade-assembly receiving groove of a base, on the base is further provided a control assembly for engaging with the cutting blade assembly. Between the base and the cutting blade assembly is disposed an elastic assembly with both ends pushing against the base and the cutting blade assembly, respectively. When the control assembly is disengaged from the cutting blade assembly, the cutting blade assembly will be pivoted upward into a stand-up position under the effect of the pushing force of the elastic assembly. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239468 | TRIMMER HEAD HAVING A HINGED HOUSING FOR USE IN FLEXIBLE LINE ROTARY TRIMMERS SYSTEMS - An invention is provided for a hinged trimmer head for use in flexible line rotary trimmer systems. The invention includes a hinged housing and cover capable of being opened to allow access to the interior of the trimmer head without risk of losing the housing parts. In addition, an open faced channel is provided is a spool that allows easy loading of cutting line. Further, a bumper button is disposed in an annular opening of the cover, providing an automated line feed mechanism and an easy cutting line spool winding mechanism. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239469 | CONCAVE TAPERED FOOD PRODUCT, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SUCH A PRODUCT - A concave tapered food product includes a cross section and a second end having a shape defined by a generally concave arc and a generally convex arc. The concave tapered food product has a first side and a second side shaped by a longitudinal cut along the foodstuff. A cutter assembly for cutting a foodstuff to form the concave tapered food product includes a housing member. The cutter assembly also includes a curvilinear blade including a cutting edge for cutting the foodstuff, the cutting edge defining an arc along a first portion of the curvilinear blade and a foot positioned at an end of the curvilinear blade for supporting the curvilinear blade. The foot is configured for being received and secured in the housing member. The housing member is configured for at least partially enclosing the curvilinear blade. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239470 | Helper Utensil - The present invention is a utensil that can be comfortably held simultaneously by two people, an adult and a young child and/or those with disabilities. A conventional spoon bowl is attached to a handle. The handle has a neck, which attaches to the bowl. Proceeding away from the bowl, the neck is adjacent to a child grip. The child grip is followed by a waist, and then an adult grip. The neck, child grip, waist, and adult grip taken in combination comprise the handle. The utensil is designed to allow the adult to guide the child and/or those with disabilities during the feeding process. The result is a utensil that is better than existing utensils at helping a child and/or those with disabilities to learn to feed themselves. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239471 | LEFT HANDED KNIVES SYSTEMS - The left-handed knives system comprises a collection of left-handed knives providing a set of cutlery tools for left-handed people. The left-handed cutlery set may generally comprise a plurality of individual left-handed knives which may be used for various purposes and tasks within the field of food preparation and dining. A left-handed knife may comprise a dishwasher-safe handle and stainless steel blade. The knife handle may be ergonomically designed to provide a left-handed contour profile thereby providing a comfortable and natural grip for a left-handed user. Further, the blade may comprise a sloped concave profile from left to right, thereby providing a balanced cutting action for the left-handed user during an in-use condition. Left-handed knives system may further comprise a carrying case for storing, displaying and/or transporting the left-handed cutlery set. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239472 | Lower Blade Guard - A power tool for cutting a workpiece including a casing, an auxiliary handle assembly extending from the casing, a motor disposed at least partially in the casing, and a drive transmission operably coupled to the motor. The drive transmission outputs a driving force to a circular cutting blade in response to an input from the motor. The power tool further includes a movable blade guard pivotally coupled about an axis relative to the casing. The movable blade guard includes an inboard surface, an outboard surface, and an edge surface defining a cavity for receiving the circular cutting blade. The outboard surface defines a cam having a camming tip and a camming portion. The camming portion extends substantially along a radial line from the axis. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239473 | Jig Saw with Saw Blade Holder - The invention relates to a jigsaw ( | 2011-10-06 |
20110239474 | POWER TOOL WITH VIBRATION REDUCING MECHANISM - A power tool comprises a crank pin that is eccentrically rotatable by a motor about a rotational axis. A non-rotatable first slider is linearly reciprocated by the crank pin so as to linearly reciprocate a tool. An eccentric pin is disposed substantially diametrically opposite of the crank pin relative to the rotational axis and is eccentrically rotatable by the motor about the rotational axis. A non-rotatable second slider is linearly reciprocated by the eccentric pin in a substantially opposite phase from the first slider so that the second slider acts as a counterweight to the first slider in order to reduce vibrations at least in the direction of linear reciprocation. A rotatable component is rotatably driven by the motor about the rotational axis and has a center of gravity displaced from its rotational axis towards the eccentric pin so as to supplement the vibration reducing function of the counterweight. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239475 | RAZOR HANDLES TO BE RELEASABLY CONNECTED TO SHAVING CARTRIDGES AND RAZORS INCLUDING SUCH HANDLES - A razor handle including an elongated handle body that terminates in a flexible yoke for receiving and releasably retaining a shaving cartridge. The razor handle further includes a slide element that cooperates with the yoke and is connected to the handle body, where the slide element is movable relative to the handle body between a rest position (in which the yoke is open and can releasably retain a shaving cartridge received in the yoke) and a release position (in which the yoke is flexed and can receive a shaving cartridge or release a shaving cartridge received in the yoke). Further, the razor handle includes a spring member to return the slide element from the release position to the rest position. Additionally, the razor handle includes a stop element to prevent the yoke from inadvertently flexing when the slide element is in the rest position. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239476 | Method and apparatus for hysteresis reduction in displacement of sensors - A method and apparatus are provided for improving the performance of displacement sensors, including inclinometers, accelerometers and linear position transducers, by reducing hysteresis. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239477 | RECEPTACLE HAVING INTEGRALLY FORMED PROTRUSIONS FOR MARKING - The present disclosure is directed to a construction device having a receptacle configured to provide an indication of a geometric shape of the receptacle on a panel of sheetrock. The receptacle includes walls having a thickness and a length, a cavity delimited by the walls, the cavity configured to provide an interface through the panel of sheetrock, a first end configured to abut the panel of sheetrock, the first end having a surface that corresponds to the thickness of the walls, a second end spaced from the first end by the length of the walls, and a plurality of integrally formed protrusions extending from the surface of the first end, the protrusions configured to at least indent the panel of sheetrock to form a pattern of indentations that indicate the geometric shape of the receptacle. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239478 | APPARATUS FOR CHECKING DIAMETRAL DIMENSIONS OF A ROTATING CYLINDRICAL PART DURING A GRINDING THEREOF - An apparatus for checking the diameter of crankpins ( | 2011-10-06 |
20110239479 | Tape measure - A tape measure includes a casing containing a conventional tape with a hook on its outer end and a return spring. A magnifying lens is mounted in a front end of the casing above the tape with an indicator line on the bottom of the lens extending transversely of the tape. An LED in one side of the casing illuminates the lens and the area therebeneath. A marker is slidable in the lens beside the tape and aligned with the indicator line. A slider, which can be operated with a thumb, turns on the LED and then pushes the marker against a workpiece. When the slider is released, a spring returns the marker to the rest or non-use position and the LED is turned off by the slider. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239480 | DRYER - A laundry machine, more particularly, a dryer is disclosed. A dryer includes a cabinet, a drum in which a drying object is held, a steam generation device to supply steam to the drum, a water supply device to supply water to the steam generation device in order to generate steam, an additive holding part in which an additive is held, and an additive supply device to supply the additive held in the additive holding part to the drum. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239481 | Cup Sleeve - Methods and apparatus for absorbing condensation on beverage cups are provided. The apparatus consists of an inner layer of absorbent material fixed or bonded to an outer layer of non-absorbent material. The two layers are formed into a cylindrical sleeve, which is then placed over the outside of a beverage cup. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239482 | Process for the cleaning of rolls, brushes and similar items, and dry-cleaning device for effecting this process - A device for the dry-cleaning of rolls and brushes, which comprises a rotating support ( | 2011-10-06 |
20110239483 | HEAT GUN AIR FLOW-EXTENDERS - Apparatus and methodology for applying heated-air flow to wet or damp copper cable and specifically to individual mutually-insulated copper conductors within that cable including their respective paper sheath coverings. This cable can be used in telecommunications applications. Disclosed embodiments permit drying of difficult to reach wet/damp areas within a cable and between and amongst layers of wet/damp cable. A heat gun muzzle-insert attaches, at one end, to a heat gun barrel's muzzle end to extend hot air flow from the gun through the insert and through a plurality of tubes attached to its other end, This allows air flow to be pin-pointed at wet/damp areas otherwise not reachable without the tubes. The muzzle-insert attaches via threaded connection and is made from the same material as the gun to have the same thermal expansion characteristic. The hot air flow extender mechanisms can be modularized, each ha mg differently-sized pluralities of tubes. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239484 | UPGRADED TYPE SLIPPER - The slipper comprises a sole having a plurality of holes, anchorage elements inserted into the holes, and a lace passed through holes in the anchorage elements to join the upper lace to the sole. Each anchorage element comprises a base, is housed in one of the holes in the sole, for cooperation with the sole to prevent the movement of the relative anchorage element along at least a first direction. A projection extends upwardly from the base of each anchorage element, and a through hole is defined in the projection to receive the lace. Each anchorage element may also include retention members for securing the position of the slipper with respect to the sole. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239485 | Article of Footwear with a Water Repelling Member - An article of footwear with a gripping system is disclosed. The gripping system helps to enhance the wearer's ability to contact an athletic ball during kicking. The gripping system can be centered about a region where the wearer tends to kick the ball, and the gripping system can be distributed in a pattern that provides an even or symmetric contact area with the ball. Additionally, a water repelling member for the article of footwear is also disclosed. The water repelling member helps to repel water from the gripping system, especially horizontal water or water from splashing. The water repelling member is also breathable and helps to dissipate water vapor caused by heat evaporation of the foot. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239486 | Article Of Footwear With A Detachable Wrap - An article of footwear with a detachable wrap is disclosed. The detachable wrap removably attaches to a lacing area of an upper and extends under the article of footwear through a channel in a midsole of the sole structure. The detachable wrap may change the appearance of the article of footwear and additionally provide support to a foot of the wearer. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239487 | BOOT COVERS - A boot cover for a boot having an elongated tubular throat portion is provided which includes a textile sheath having an upper edge and a lower edge, the upper edge having a length sized to at least partially encircle the throat portion of the boot at an upper attachment location offset from a mouth of the boot, and the lower edge having a length sized to at least partially encircle the throat portion of the boot at a lower attachment location in the lower region of the boot. The boot cover also includes an attachment system coupled to the textile sheath to removably attach the boot cover to the throat portion of the boot in a secure manner. The textile sheath is configured to conceal a substantial portion of the throat portion of the boot when the boot cover is attached thereto. Methods of attaching boot covers to a boot are also provided. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239488 | Shoe Housing - The invention relates to a shoe with a sole unit, where the sole unit includes a recess for removably receiving a housing of an electronic assembly, for example, an electronic pedometer, an accelerometer, or a speed sensor. Further, the invention relates to a housing for receiving an electronic assembly, for example, a pedometer, an accelerometer, or a speed sensor, where the housing has an outer shape corresponding to the shape of a recess formed in a shoe sole. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239489 | Sole Structure for a Shoe - The sole structure | 2011-10-06 |
20110239490 | Article of Footwear With Shock Absorbing Heel System - An article of footwear with a shock absorbing heel system is disclosed. The heel system includes a lower heel plate, a set of support members, and an upper heel plate. Also, the heel system includes a heel cover configured to hide the upper heel plate from view. The lower heel plate is associated with a cantilever portion that supports the upper heel plate laterally. As force is applied to the heel system, the support members may compress slightly and the cantilever portion may lower, absorbing energy and or shocks applied by the ground. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239491 | REMNANT SNOW REMOVING APPARATUS FOR SNOW THROWERS - A remnant snow removing apparatus for a snow thrower includes a scraper bucket and at least one extension panel located on the scraper bucket. The scraper bucket includes a central plate and two side plates at two sides of the central plate. The extension panel is extended from one side plate to clear remnant snow scattered during snow clearing. The scraper bucket and extension panel further have respectively a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion that include respectively a plurality of first positioning surfaces and second positioning surfaces that are latched with each other for positioning. The first positioning surfaces and second positioning surfaces are formed annularly on the first and second coupling portions in equiangular and polygonal structures. Users can assemble and disassemble the extension panel and adjust the included angle between the extension panel and scraper bucket according to their requirements. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239492 | Gusset accessory mount - An accessory mount is bolted to the upper ends of a pair of gussets secured to the rearward side of a blade of an off-road vehicle or the like. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239493 | DRAG HEAD FOR A TRAILING SUCTION HOPPER DREDGER AND METHOD FOR DREDGING USING THIS DRAG HEAD - The invention relates to a drag head of a trailing suction hopper dredger. The drag head comprises a visor which is dragged over the bottom and herein loosens soil, and a suction pipe which is connected to the visor and which discharges the loosened soil. The visor comprises at least two individually movable pressure elements transversely of the dragging direction which comprise a number of substantially disc-shaped penetrating bodies. The penetrating bodies transmit forces to the bottom via their peripheral edge under the influence of the weight of the pressure element in which they are received, whereby the bottom is broken. The drag head has an improved efficiency. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239494 | DIPPER DOOR RETARDING MECHANISM - A retarding mechanism for continuously retarding the swinging movements of a dipper door is disclosed. The retarding mechanism comprises a hydraulic braking assembly mounted to the dipper bucket and operatively connected to the dipper door via at least one braking arm pivotally mounted within the braking assembly and at least one linking member pivotally mounted to the dipper door. The retarding mechanism continuously retards the opening and closing movements of the dipper door by controllably braking or slowing the at least one braking arm using the compressive action of at least one hydraulic piston mounted to the braking assembly. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239495 | Curved Motorcycle License Plate Frame, Illuminated From Behind The Frame - This invention relates to motorcycles and more specifically custom motorcycles that have added a special rear fender that has a curved license plate recess that is built into it. This license plate frame is curved and fits into the recess of the custom fender that is located away from the tailight which traditionaly is the light source for the license plate. The license plate that it surrounds is illuminated independently by waterproof flexible strips of white light LED's that are attached with an automotive grade double sided tape to the inside edge of the frame and because they are flexible, take the curved shape of the frame. The LED's are spliced into the vehicle's tailight wiring system and are energized from the motorcycle battery when the tailight is on. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239496 | REMOVABLE LICENSE PLATE PROTECTOR - A removable license plate protector | 2011-10-06 |
20110239497 | Interactive Product Package that Forms a Node of a Product-Centric Communications Network - A communications-enabled packaged product allows a consumer to partake of communications within a product-centric network. The packaged product performs the functions of a communications node in the network. The packaged product may include two portions, one portion being a reactive label which may be affixed to the packaging and a second part being a “smart communications card” that is separate from the packaging and portable. Each part includes a communications element and an information storage and retrieval element and may include various means for downloading and uploading information into the storage and retrieval elements. In one aspect of its use, the invention allows the consumer to transmit and receive information about the product. In another aspect of its use, the invention allows the consumer to carry information about other similarly enabled products in their possession for use in shopping trips. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239498 | Digital Price Indicator - A digital price indicator is provided. In the digital price indicator, a display body is disposed on a front side of a fence installed on a shelf, a battery is disposed on a back side of the fence and supplies power to the display body, and a connection unit is installed at the display body and the battery to connect power between the display body and the battery and secure the display body and the battery to the fence. Accordingly, the display body can have a slim profile, an improvement in design and ease of battery change can be achieved, and battery capacity can be extended. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239499 | DEVICES FOR PRESENTING SIGNAGE ON A HORNED BOVINE AND METHODS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - A method of using signage on a horned bovine while the bovine is engaged in a display activity is disclosed. The method can include disposing a sleeve on a horn of the bovine, the sleeve having an image disposed on an exterior surface of the sleeve that conveys information to a viewer, and causing the bovine to engage in the display activity. The sleeve can include a tube having a first end with a first diameter and a second end with a second diameter, the first end and the second end being open to allow a tip of a bovine horn to pass through. The tube can fit over at least a portion of the horn and can include an elastic material to cause the tube to contract about the portion of the horn. The tube can be a continuous tubular surface or a sheet formable into the tube. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239500 | AUTOMATED ROTATING BILL BOARD - This utility model relates in general to Advertising medium but more particularly to an Automated Rotating Billboards structures. The billboard structure comprising a billboard frame having lighting facility consisting of plurality of lighting fixtures secured thereto and being provided with a covering for securing advertisement thereon, the frame being supported by an upstanding post fixedly attached on its bottom portion thereof. The upstanding post comprising of a lower stationary post member and upper rotating post member. The upper post member is being adapted to rotate using an electric motor wherein the billboard is connected. With rotating billboard, it can be seen from all angles thus more efficient and convenient to use. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239501 | SIGNAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE ON SHELVES - A signage system comprises a plurality of signs adapted to be mounted on a shelf or other such merchandise display device. The signs include a mounting portion, for attaching to the shelf, and a sign portion. The sign portions are provided with a shape corresponding to common shapes of traffic or road signs. The system of the invention may therefore be used to attract or direct customers to certain specific products. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239502 | VISUAL PRESENTATION CLIP ASSEMBLY - A visual notification device comprising a clip having a visual presentation may be attached to a food or drink container to indicate that a consumer who has temporarily left their seating or standing location, or food or drink container unattended, will return thereby avoiding the loss of a seating or standing location, or the disposal of unconsumed food or drink. The clip includes head with a front and rear face for displaying visual information such as text, an image, a logo, a trade name, an emblem, etc., an elongated body, a clip leg extending from the back of the clip behind the body, and a cap for connecting the assembly to a key ring or other attachment device. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239503 | PATTERN/CHARACTER DISPLAYING LED LAMP STRUCTURE WITH INVISIBLE T-BAR SUPPORT - A pattern/character displaying LED lamp structure with invisible T-bar support is disclosed. The LED lamp structure includes a plurality of T-bars assembled to define a plurality of framed spaced; a plurality of stepped lamp panels; and a plurality of LED lamps. The stepped lamp panels respectively have a size-reduced upper half and a size-expanded lower half. When the upper halves are upward set in the framed spaces, the lower halves are in contact with one another to cover the T-bars, making the T-bars invisibly located behind the lamp panels. A bottom wall of each of the lamp panels is provided with lamp holes for forming characters or patterns. The LED lamps are separately set in the lamp holes with light-emitting sections thereof downward projected beyond the lamp panels, and can be lightened to display the characters or patterns on the bottom walls of the lamp panels. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239504 | CUSTOMIZABLE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN KIT - An exit sign kit includes a sign plate with an outer surface having text and a plurality of arrows. The kit also includes a device that is capable of removing an arrow from the sign plate without damaging the sign plate. In one configuration, the kit includes flexible substrates that carry a liquid or gelled solvent capable of removing the arrows from the sign plate. The flexible substrate may be alcohol-based. The method for providing an exit sign includes the steps of supplying a sign plate having a plurality of arrows and removing at least of the arrows from the sign plate. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239505 | Multi-panel foamboard displays - A multi-panel display has at least two foamboard panels with a foam core and outer layers, and a web hinge connecting adjacent foamboard panels. The web hinge is secured to the respective edges of the adjacent panels with a web extending therebetween, the web offset from the outer layers of the panels to adapt the panels for bidirectional folding movement. One web hinge is a strip of flexible sheet material having marginal edges, received in slits in the foam cores of adjacent panels. The edges may be secured at time of manufacture or inserted by the user to connect selected panels. The web hinges may have an I-shape secured to edges of adjacent panels, or may have U-shaped flanges embracing edges of adjacent panels, with a web connecting the flanges. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239506 | SIGN FRAME - A sign frame includes a panel with a first side extension and a second side extension. The first side extension defines an opening for receiving ballast. The first side extension also defines a hollow chamber for storing the ballast. The panel also includes an upper crossbar that extends between distal ends of the first and the second side extensions, and a lower crossbar that extends between proximal ends of the first and the second side extensions. The first and the second side extensions, upper cross bar, and lower crossbar define a front surface and rear surface. The front surface is configured to receive signage. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239507 | PRINT MEDIUM, WRISTBAND, AND METHOD OF CREATING A WRISTBAND - A print medium and methods are provided for producing a die-cut portion easily separable from the print medium, thereby shortening the required time to separate the die-cut portion and reducing wasted consumption of print media. The print medium may include die-cut portions having a contour of a wristband, such as those used in a hospital on the wrist of a patient. The die-cut portions are formed sequentially at a constant interval on the print medium, and die-cut lines are formed between each die-cut portion as lines connecting adjacent die-cut portions. The print medium may be automatically cut at the position of a severance line perpendicular to the die-cut line referenced by a cut mark on the print medium. Because the edges of the severed print medium piece are perpendicular to the die-cut lines, separating the die-cut portion from the print medium can be easily started along the die-cut line. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239508 | LINERLESS PRICE REDUCTION CONTINUOUS LABEL, APPLYING METHOD AND PRINTING METHOD OF LINERLESS PRICE REDUCTION CONTINUOUS LABEL - A linerless, preferably price reduction, continuous label which easily separates a price reduction indication region ( | 2011-10-06 |
20110239509 | INFORMATION DISPLAY PANEL AND ELECTRONIC SHELF LABEL - Provided is a structure that allows stability of a holding portion to be enhanced and a process to be facilitated. An information display panel ( | 2011-10-06 |
20110239510 | DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention provides a display device where the printed portion on the front window can be prevented from being shaved and defects can be prevented from being produced, and this display device has a display panel and a front window (FW) provided on the front side of the display panel and is characterized by having; a plate member (TP) pasted to the rear surface of the front window which is smaller than the front window; an adhesive film ( | 2011-10-06 |
20110239511 | PICTURE FRAME - A device for holding and displaying an article, such as a photograph, comprising a concave front member having a window therein, and, a convex back member having attachment means operatively arranged to releasably secure the device to an external wall, wherein the front and back members are secured to one another to form an envelope for holding and displaying the article, and to form a slot for insertion and removal of the article, wherein the envelope comprises the slot. The device resembles a curved POLAROID® photograph in appearance. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239512 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A SLINGPLATE FOR FIREARMS - A slingplate for firearms which mounts to a firearm at its stock or other location and couplably receives a quick disconnect sling swivel or other portion of a sling for a firearm. A sling may be easily and securely attached to a firearm by pushing a quick disconnect sling swivel of a sling into the slingplate. Ball bearings protruding from the shank of the quick disconnect sling swivel are tensionally biased outward, engaging with a keyseat cut into a through hole disposed through the slingplate. The keyseat is one or more keyseat segments, which meet at two or more points within the keyseat and limit the rotation of the quick disconnect sling swivel. A raised bridge of the slingplate provides a gap in between the slingplate and the firearm such that the slingplate can act as a common sling loop, and facilitates removal of debris from the through hole. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239513 | MODULAR RAIL ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A modular rail attachment hand guard system can fit aftermarket gas piston equipped military and sporting rifles. The modular rail attachment hand guard system may include a removable upper section, the upper section having two lower longitudinal sides, and a lower section where the lower section has at least two longitudinal sides. The removable upper section may be secured via a single fastener and the removable upper section can be removed after the single fastener is released. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239514 | Ammunition Carrier for Firearm Stock - An ammunition carrier for attaching one or more cartridges to a firearm. The ammunition carrier may comprise a base member for securing the carrier to the stock of a firearm such as a long gun and a cartridge holder for releasably retaining one or more cartridges within a plurality of cartridge storage loops. A releasable connection between the base member and the cartridge holder allows for the cartridge holder and the cartridges held therein to be quickly and easily removed from the stock of the firearm such as when the firearm is to be placed in a case for storage or transport. A cover may also be associated with the ammunition carrier for covering at least a portion of the one or more cartridges and the cover is at least partially moveable to permit selective removal of the one or more cartridges. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239515 | Device for cleaning gun barrels - The present invention provides an improved firearm cleaning apparatus ( | 2011-10-06 |
20110239516 | SIGHTING TELESCOPE WITH A REVERSAL-SYSTEM SUPPORT NOT REQUIRING A TIGHT FIT - The sighting telescope comprises an external tube and receives within it an inner tube that contains an optical reversal system with at least two optical elements which are fitted into optical mounts and are displaceably supported in the direction of the sighting telescope's longitudinal axis, as a result of which a displacement of the lenses causes a change in magnification, the mounts within a guide sleeve being supported while prestressed by an elastic device. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239517 | BIRD DECOY WITH RECESS FOR REMOVABLE STAKE - A first aspect of the invention is a bird decoy, including a body; a weighted keel; a sleeve, wherein the sleeve includes a slot that fits over the keel; and a stake, wherein the stake is inserted in the sleeve. A second aspect of the invention is a bird decoy, including a body; a weighted keel; a stake, wherein the stake is inserted in the keel; wherein the keel includes a recess with a web and the stake includes a slot, wherein the web is inserted in the slot of the stake. A third aspect of the invention is a bird decoy, including a body; and a stake, wherein the stake is inserted in the body; wherein the body includes a recess with a web and the stake includes a slot, wherein the web is inserted in the slot of the stake. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239518 | FISHING ROD REEL FOOT AND REEL SEAT - A fishing rod assembly is described. The assembly includes a butt connector that is formed to connect with and between a fishing rod and a rod butt. The butt connector also includes a reel seat formed thereon that has two posts (e.g., cylindrical extensions) protruding therefrom. Additionally, a reel foot is included for connecting with a fishing reel. Alternatively, the reel foot can be integrally formed with a fishing reel. In either event, two cutouts are formed in the reel foot to engage with the extensions of the butt connector and affix the fishing reel with the butt connector. Thus, using the reel foot and corresponding reel seat, a user can quickly and firmly attach the fishing reel with a fishing rod. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239519 | Fishing line guide and method of manufacturing fishing line guide - A fishing line guide includes a frame made of a fiber reinforced resin. The fiber reinforced resin includes a reinforced fiber extending in an extending direction of part forming the frame. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239520 | SINGLE DOSE FISH ATTRACTANT CONTAINER - A hollow container contains a single dose of fish attractant. The container is made from a material which is easily penetratable by a fish hook so that the attractant located in the container can be dispensed from the capsule onto a fishing lure. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239521 | Compact Fake Bait Structure - A compact fake bait structure includes a transparent counterweight fake bait, at least one dual-ring member and a colored fake bait. The transparent counterweight fake bait has an opening at a rear end thereof for connecting with one end of the dual-ring member. Another end of the dual-ring member is pivotally connected with a front end of the colored fake bait. When the user tosses a fishing line, the fishing line can be tossed farther through the gravitational acceleration of the transparent counterweight fake bait. The colored fake bait colored with pattern and connected with the dual-ring ring swings at the rear end of the transparent counterweight fake bait like a real fish so as to attract a real fish to be hooked easily. Besides, the transparent counterweight fake bait is not easily to be seen, preventing the real fish from being frightened away. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239522 | Fishing lure with movable attachment loop - A fishing lure includes a body, a skirt, a blade and a hook. The body includes a pivotable attachment ‘s’ loop that attaches the blade to the body, the loop is pinned to the body but pivots about the pin in a slot in the body. A fishing line is attached to the blade at a point spaced from the loop, the skirt includes flexible filaments and is attached to the body. The hook is molded into the body and the ‘s’ loop includes an elastic band that biases the loop toward the back of the slot. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239523 | FISH HOOK AND LURE ADAPTER - A fish hook and lure adapter for attaching a fish hook or lure to a fishing line without tying a knot. The fish hook and lure adapter includes a shaft, a closed first eye at one end of the shaft for receiving a fish hook or lure, and an open second eye at the other end of the shaft. The shaft has a protrusion along its length. In operation a fishing line is formed into a loop, hooked onto the protrusion, wrapped around the shaft multiple times, feed through the second eye, and pulled to attach the fishing line to the fish hook and lure adapter. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239524 | Trolling diver device - A trolling diver device includes a cylindrical body carried by a guide plate and a fin extending away from the cylindrical body for positioning a lure or bait at a predetermined depth. The diver is lowered and maintained at the predetermined depth while a fishing line connected to a boat pulls the diver through the water. A release arm is pivotally mounted to the guide plate and releasably movable between a locked and unlocked position for orienting the diver device in water so as to minimize drag while raising a hooked fish and the diver device toward the surface. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239525 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AND COMPARTMENTALIZED STORAGE UNIT - A multi-compartmental storage unit for transporting and storing items comprising: a multi-compartment body, where said body includes multiple compartments for storage of items; a plurality of wheels for moving the body over terrain; at least one pull lever with a handle, where said at least one pull lever provides a means for pulling the body over terrain; and a plurality of support devices attached to the body, where said support devices provide a means to transport items with the body. The multiple compartments may include a cooler compartment, a supplies compartment and a bait compartment. The plurality of wheels may include a set of three wheels, where two wheels are aligned on an axle along one side of the body and a single wheel on the opposite side of the body. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239526 | Method of Using a Versatile Pest Station with Interchangeable Inserts - One aspect of the present invention provides a method of interchanging inserts in a pest station. A lock mechanism interlocking a lid to a base of a pest station is unlocked and the lid is opened. A first insert including an entrance mechanism is removed from a cavity of the pest station and a second insert including at least one of a bait, an attractant, and a snap trap is placed within the cavity of the pest station. The lid is closed and the locking mechanism is secured to interlock the lid to the base. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239527 | Pest Control for Burrowing Animals - A method of pest control for burrowing animals involves loading a machine-conveyed dispensing apparatus with a fumigant product, and using the machine to make one or more passes across an area of ground beneath which the burrow system is situated. A ground engagement tool of the dispensing apparatus is engaged in the ground to pass through or nearby sections of the burrow system, and fumigant product is dispensed into the ground behind a leading portion of the ground engagement tool. Fumigant is widely spread over the burrowed area of ground for effective results, while the human exposure and manual effort associated with conventional hand-placed fumigant techniques is greatly reduced. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239528 | PEST CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - In a system and method for at least one of monitoring and controlling pests, a container having an interior chamber, is located in an area in which pests are to be at least one of monitored and controlled. At least a portion of the container is constructed of an environmentally degradable plastic. At least one of a pest monitoring material and a pest bait material is disposed within the interior chamber of the container for at least one of monitoring and controlling pests. The container is inspected at least once prior to the end of a predetermined time period to determine whether pests are present within the container. The container is replaced, along with the at least one of the monitoring material and the bait material, no later than about six months beyond the predetermined period of time following placement of the container in the area. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239529 | BIODIESELS USEFUL FOR IMPROVING CLOUD POINT - The instant invention pertains to new biodiesels which may be blended with petrodiesel. The biodiesels may comprise a fatty acid C | 2011-10-06 |
20110239530 | USE OF WELL MIXED, BACKMIXED REACTORS FOR PROCESSING OF UNSTABLE BIO FEEDSTOCKS - In the present invention, pyrolysis oil is processed in a well mixed or a back mixed reactor to prevent the plugging up of a reactor that otherwise occurs. The pyrolysis oil can then be further upgraded in a hydroprocessing reactor through use of an appropriate catalyst. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239531 | METHOD FOR AGGREGATING AND SEPARATING ALGAE - The object of the present invention is to provide a method for aggregating and separating algae dispersed in a liquid efficiently. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239532 | HYDROCARBON COMPOSITION USEFUL AS A FUEL AND FUEL OIL CONTAINING A PETROLEUM COMPONENT AND A COMPONENT OF A BIOLOGICAL ORIGIN - The invention relates to a hydrocarbon composition, which can be used as a fuel and/or fuel oil, containing a petroleum component (A) and a component of a biological origin (B), wherein the component of a biological origin is present in a quantity of up to 75% by volume with respect to the total composition. Said component of a biological origin (B) is prepared starting from a mix of a biological origin (C) containing esters of fatty acids, with possible aliquots of free fatty acids, by means of a process which comprises the following steps: 1) hydrodeoxygenation of the mix of a biological origin; 2) hydroisomerization of the mix resulting from step (1), after possible water and gas flow separation, wherein said hydroisomerization is preferably carried out in the presence of a catalytic system comprising: a) a carrier of an acidic nature, comprising a completely amorphous micro-mesoporous silica-alumina, with a SiO | 2011-10-06 |
20110239533 | PROCESS FOR GROWING MUSHROOMS - The mushroom growing process includes various stages, such as phase I where compost is initiated and phase II where the process of conversion is started. These various stages include pasteurization and casing. In some processes there may be cacing which is another form of mycelium being added into the casing layer. The process of the present invention includes introducing an additive into the compost at one or more stages of the growing process. Such additive contains humic acid. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239534 | PLANT FEEDING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a plant feeding apparatus for evenly discharging a feed solution. The plant feeding apparatus includes a feeding member having a downspout at a delivery end portion. The feeding member is capable of retaining the feed solution. Further, the plant feeding apparatus includes a tubular delivery member capable of transferring the feed solution therethrough the tubular delivery member includes a first end section removably configured to the downspout of the feeding member, and a second tapered end section is capable of penetrating into soil holding a plant. Further, the tubular delivery member includes a plurality of apertures configured proximal to the second tapered end section. The plurality of apertures is capable of evenly discharging the feed solution into the soil. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239535 | CAST PELLETS FOR PLANTING SEEDS - Cast pellets containing plants seeds and methods of making the cast pellets are described. The cast pellets include a mixture of one or more plant seeds and a setable, flowable casting substance. The casting substance can be a thermoplastic or another material such as plaster, polyacrylamide or a derivative thereof, polyacrylic acid, a melt processable starch, wax, polyvinyl alcohol, glyceride, partial glyceride, or mixtures thereof. The mixture can additionally contain other substances, such as fillers, plant growth regulators, insecticides, fungicides, bactericides, fertilizers, microorganisms, or mixtures thereof. The seeds can be of the same or different species, and can be selected to have, for example, the same or different flower colors. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239536 | METHOD FOR INCREASING SUCROSE YIELD IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION OF SUGAR BEET AND SUGAR CANE - A nucleic acid suitable for reducing the enzymatic activity of an invertase for configuring a sucrose storage organ of a plant, wherein the sucrose concentration is increased relative to the sucrose concentration of an unchanged control sucrose storage organ of the same genotype at a comparable stage of development. The increase in sucrose concentration by X percentage points can thereby lead to a changed or unchanged sucrose storage organ yield, wherein, in the case of a reduction in the sucrose storage organ yield, the reduction is a maximum of 5X percent. The invention further relates to a method for increasing the sucrose yield in agricultural production of sugar beet or sugar cane plants, wherein sugar beet or sugar cane plants are used, the genetic makeup thereof being set up for reducing the enzymatic activity of an invertase. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239537 | Hydroponics Multi Box and Glass House Having Hydroponics Multi Box - The present invention relates to a hydroponics multi box and a glass house having the same, wherein the hydroponics multi box includes a bottom surface in the rectangular shape formed of first to fourth sides, inclined at a predetermined angle from the first side towards the second side, and formed with a drain hole adjacent to the second side, first to fourth side surfaces folded and extended upward from the respective sides of the bottom surface, and an opened top surface part inclined at a predetermined angle corresponding to the inclination of the bottom surface, wherein the first and second side surfaces respectively extended from their facing first and second sides are formed with first and second inward stepped portions. According to the present invention, bed soil may receive maximum sunlight, be kept with uniform amounts of moisture and nutrient solutions therein, and be restrained in the increase of temperature over a predetermined temperature, the hydroponics multi box may be moved or mounted easily, and the glass house having the same may carry out the ventilation of atmospheric air and natural lighting simply. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239538 | Environmentally friendly simplified humidifier without power supply - A simplified humidifier includes a holding device having a trough for storing water therein, and a water-absorbable, telescopically sinuously extendible vaporizing element submerged in the trough of the holding device for absorbing water from the trough and spreading the moisture through the vaporizing element to be evaporated into the surrounding for increasing the humidity nearby. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239539 | MELTABLE FUEL GAS GENERATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Gas generation apparatus and methods are provided, including apparatus and methods for efficient vaporization, and optional burning, of meltable fuels. The apparatus and methods provide controlled generation and combustion of any low melting point dimensionally stable combustible meltable fuel. This is preferably accomplished by first converting the solid or semi solid meltable fuel material into a liquid state, then into vapor, and finally mixing with an air source or other oxidizer before combustion. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239540 | Rotating hydrogen/browns gas generator seperator motor - A re-circulating system of which utilizes rotating force, resulting in separation of optional combinations of either and/or water, fuel, air mixtures, and conductor plates. The conductor plates when energized cause molecules to separate into a gaseous state known as browns gas. Whereby resulting in increased temperature, pressure and volume which in turn forcibly directs the water/exhaust mixture outward into a water/exhaust fluid accelerator distribution assembly resulting in ejection of water at great velocity of which is usable as an energy source. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239541 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR RECYCLING PLASTIC - Systems for recycling waste plastic can include cartridges that are selectively sealable. Some cartridges can have elongated receptacles that improve heat transfer to plastic feedstock within the cartridges. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239542 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EFFECTING PLASMA-BASED REACTIONS - There is provided a reactor system comprising a plasma generator and a reaction vessel. The plasma generator is configured for effecting a plasma discharge into a reaction zone to produce a plasma plume. The reaction vessel defines the reaction zone. The reaction vessel includes a reactant flow inlet configured for flowing and discharging gaseous reactant flow into the reaction zone, and a stabilizing gaseous flow inlet configured for introducing and effecting vortical flow of a stabilizing gaseous fluid into the reaction vessel. The vortical flow of the stabilizing gaseous fluid effects a spatial disposition of the plasma plume such that at least a fraction of the gaseous reactant flow intersects the plasma plume. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239543 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING GAS INTO FUEL - The present invention is related to an apparatus and a method for converting gas into fuel. The apparatus for converting gas into fuel in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can include: a first gas processing unit discharging first fuel gas by removing hydrogen sulfide in the raw gas by spraying a solution; a second gas processing unit discharging second fuel gas by removing moisture in the first fuel gas; a third gas processing unit discharging third fuel gas by removing hydrogen sulfide remaining in the second fuel gas; and a solution reservoir supplied with the solution from at least one of the second gas processing unit and the third gas processing unit and storing the solution. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239544 | WINDOW BUBBLE SYSTEM - A window accessory and sealing system offering an inexpensive, but efficient, alternative to replacing old windows with new windows. The window accessory and sealing system can be installed over a home's existing windows to effectively prevent heat loss and reduce utility bills. The product offers additional thermal insulation to effectively ensure that heat does not escape and cold air does not enter therein. The window accessory and sealing system comprising: a window; a convex window accessory with a one-way check valve. The window accessory is removably sealably-coupleable to the window to create an enclosed evacuatable inner volume. The one-way check valve is located on the convex window accessory and is used to create a vacuum seal between the window and the convex window accessory to minimize heat loss. | 2011-10-06 |
20110239545 | COMPOSITIONS FOR MANUFACTURING DOWNHOLE TOOLS AND DOWNHOLE TOOL PARTS - Methods, systems and compositions for manufacturing downhole tools and downhole tool parts for drilling subterranean material are disclosed. A model having an external peripheral shape of a downhole tool or tool part is fabricated. Mold material is applied to the external periphery of the model. The mold material is permitted to harden to form a mold about the model. The model is eliminated and a composite matrix material is cast within the mold to form a finished downhole tool or tool part. | 2011-10-06 |