| 40th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
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| 20110239946 | Method of Manufacturing a Pet Dog - A method for fabricating pet beds that are uniform in shape that is cost effective and rapidly completed. A plug is wrapped in several layers of foam or padding. Each layer of foam is coupled to each other, however the plug is not coupled to any of the foam layers itself. After the foam has been properly placed, the plug is removed and a spring set that is substantially shaped like the plug is inserted into its place. The foam and spring set are then enveloped within a mattress cover. The pet bed may be fabricated in a plurality of shapes using the same process including oval or elliptical, circular, triangle or wedge, and rectangular. Each shape may also be fabricated using the same process in a “flat” or “high back” configuration. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239947 | Sow feeder - A sow feeder includes a feed storage hopper comprising an upper funnel, an intermediate feed discharging tube, and a ring fixedly secured under the feed discharging tube; a feed transport mechanism comprising a cylindrical solid post having a diameter less than inner diameters of both the ring and the feed discharging tube, and a base having a diameter greater than an outer diameter of the ring; a hollow fastening mechanism releasably secured to the post passing through the ring and the feed discharging tube; and a feed collection container releasably secured to the feed discharging tube to dispose below the base. Feed material in the feed storage hopper is adapted to discharge into the feed collection through the feed discharging tube by lifting the base. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239948 | Plant for controlled distribution of material with a substantially fluid behaviour for feeding animals | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239949 | Hummingbird feeder - A safety hummingbird feeder having a substantially cylindrical reservoir, an elongate feeding tube, and a cap. The reservoir has a reduced surface area and is intended to hold a limited amount of liquid sugar solution to reduce or eliminate spoilage and molding. The feeding port tube is made of soft, flexible material and may include a plurality of slits configured to prevent a withdrawing hummingbird from injuring its bill. The hummingbird feeder maximizes safety for a feeding humming bird by reducing or eliminating intestinal injury commonly caused by ingestion of spoiled and/or molded liquid sugar solution and the flexible feeding port tube minimizes the risk of bill injury for a retreating hummingbird. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239950 | AUTOMATIC LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE FOR ANIMALS - A liquid dispensing device includes a container removably mounted to a tray such that an orifice in the base of the container is below a fill line of the tray. A flat-shaped cap that includes an opening is removably attached to the orifice. A cap adjustment member forces the cap into a concave shape when the container is removably mounted to the tray. If the cap is in the flat shape, surface tension of the liquid in the container prevents the container from dispensing liquid. However, forcing the cap into the concave shape disrupts the surface tension of the liquid and allows the container to dispense the liquid if the liquid is not already above a fill line. These features allow the orifice to be wide enough for cleaning while the cap is narrow enough for operation without the cap causing surface tension that hinders operation. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239951 | AQUARIUM PUMP WITH LED LAMPS - An aquarium pump having LED lamps, wherein the coil unit of a motor unit in the pump housing is used as a primary coil unit, and a first insulating layer is used to envelop the primary coil unit, then a secondary coil unit is used to wind the primary coil unit; taking advantage of induction of the secondary coil unit to the primary coil unit to generate a low voltage for using by the LED illuminating lamp set. Kinetic energy during rotation of an internal magnet of a motor for the pump is used as induction potential, this is the energy required that can get an effect of energy saving and carbon reducing. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239952 | Method and Apparatus for Brooding Game Birds - Methods and systems for propagating game birds are disclosed including providing a transportable game bird brooder system comprising: a trailer frame; a climate controlled containment unit attached to a first portion of the trailer frame; and an open-air containment unit attached to a second portion of the trailer frame; placing less than week old game birds into the climate controlled containment unit and providing the game birds feed and water for approximately two weeks; after the game birds reach approximately three weeks old, permitting the game birds to access the open-air containment unit and providing the game birds feed and water for approximately two additional weeks; and releasing the game birds from the transportable game bird brooder system approximately four weeks after placing the less than week old game birds into the climate controlled containment unit. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239953 | COLLECTION STATION FOR ACCELERATED COLLECTION OF THE SPECIMENS FROM LABORATORY ANIMALS - Embodiments of the invention include methods and apparatuses relating to animal specimen collection and animal specimen collection stations. In an embodiment, multiple chambers each contain a single animal, and wells on a removable floor on each of the chambers may collect animal specimens. The wells may be dimensioned with a depth and width such that the animals may not disturb, contact, or contaminate specimens contained within a well. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239954 | MODULAR ANIMAL IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An imaging system that allows for unhindered access to a sample to be imaged. A housing structure is configured with a drawer having a platform. The platform may be configured to hold a sample, such as an animal, and/or the platform may be configured to mate with a sample holding member, such as a removable carrying tray for holding the sample. The drawer presents the platform to an imaging device or system internal to the housing when in a closed, or imaging, state. When in an extended state, the drawer presents the platform external to the housing to allow unobstructed manipulation of a sample on the drawer platform (or on the sample holding member on the platform). When used, a sample holding member such as a removable carrying tray may be docked with the drawer platform, and various interconnects, such as gas ports and electrical connectors, on the sample holding member engage with corresponding elements on the platform when docked. The tray may be undocked and moved to a remote location having a compatible docking station to allow for preparation or processing of a sample elsewhere. The tray may be docked with a docking station located at a sample preparation station. In the case of a live animal sample, the preparation station may include a sterile hood or other laboratory location. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239955 | Pet paw cleaning device - A two-piece pet paw cleaning device is provided which is comprised of first and second identical tray members which may be connected together to form a spill-resistant container but which may be separated from one another so that one of the tray members may be used to clean a paw of a pet with the other tray member being used to dry the clean paw of the pet. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239956 | Braking Device for a Rope Pulley of a Mechanically Retractable and Extendable Leash for Walking Animals - A braking device for a rope pulley of a mechanically retractable and extendable leash for walking animals is provided. The rope pulley is supported in a housing such that it is rotatable in an unwinding direction against the force of a spring and in a wind-up direction under the influence of the spring force and cooperates with a brake button of the braking device in order to stop rotation of the rope pulley. The rope pulley is connected to a brake disk that is rotatable relative to the rope pulley against a damping force and that can be locked to the housing. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239957 | PET WASTE CARRIER - A pet waste carrier that is temporarily carried by the pet until an adequate disposal station can be reached. The pet waste carrier includes a first pocket, a second pocket, a front strap having one end connected to the first pocket and the other end connected to the second pocket, a neck strap having one end connected to the front strap and another end connected to the other end of the front strap, a first side strap having one end connected to the first pocket and the other end connected to the second pocket; and a second side strap having one end connected to the first pocket and the other end connected to the second pocket. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239958 | HEAT EXCHANGER AND WATER HEATER INCORPORATING SAME - A heat exchanger ( | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239959 | WATER HEAT SOURCE GENERATOR DEVICE - A water heat source generator device, including an airtight water storage tank, a feeding structure linked to the water storage tank, and a guide-in structure connected to the water storage tank and the feeding structure. In which the water storage tank enables normal passing in and out of water, and the feeding structure enables water to be drawn from the water storage tank, before which the guide-in structure guides in hydrogen, oxygen or common air, and high speed rotation is used to cause friction between the gas and water to effect an approximately cavitation phenomenon, generating a heat source, which is carried to a decompression structure along with the water to produce microscopic water air bubbles, whereupon a burst temperature is generated when the air bubbles instantaneously burst, and the generated heat source diffuses into the water storage tank for continuous circulation thereof to achieve production of hot water. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239960 | TUBE ARRANGEMENT FITTING FOR HEAT TRANSFER TUBES - Deflection (bend) in the length direction due to a difference in the heat expansion between two plate-like members, between which rows of heat transfer tubes are sandwiched, is reduced, and deflection (bend) of rows of heat transfer tubes is prevented. Two long plate-like members, in which a plurality of cutouts along the longitudinal direction are provided in one side the widthwise direction, are provided, and each of the cutouts includes two rectilinear sections that extend in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction axis of the plate-like members, and a semicircular section that links one end of the rectilinear sections together. The distance between the two rectilinear sections along the lengthwise direction axis of the plate-like members and the diameter of the semicircular section is set so as to be greater than the diameter of the heat transfer tubes that are contained within the cutouts. Tongue sections are provided both between adjacent cutouts and between the cutouts positioned at both end portions of the plate-like members in the length direction and both side surfaces of the plate-like members in the lengthwise direction. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239961 | ONCE-THROUGH VERTICAL EVAPORATORS FOR WIDE RANGE OF OPERATING TEMPERATURES - An evaporator for steam generation is presented. The evaporator includes a plurality of primary evaporator stages and a secondary evaporator stage. Each primary stage includes one or more primary arrays of heat transfer tubes, an outlet manifold coupled to the arrays, and a downcomer coupled to the manifold. Each of the primary arrays has an inlet for receiving a fluid and is arranged transverse to a flow of gas through the evaporator. The gas heats the fluid flowing through the arrays to form a two phase flow. The outlet manifold receives the two phase flow from the arrays and the downcomer distributes the flow as a component of a primary stage flow. One or more of the plurality of primary evaporator stages selectively form the primary stage flow from respective components of the two phase flow, and provide the primary stage flow to inlets of the secondary evaporator stage. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239962 | LOW SPECIFIC EMISSION DECOMPOSITION - An alternative or supplement to combustion within an engine is decomposition of nitrous oxide into two parts nitrogen, one part oxygen. This decomposition releases thermal energy that may be captured and converted to useful work. Traditional combustion engines are limited to oxidizer/fuel ratio ratios near the proportional mixture of fuel and oxidizer that achieves complete combustion of the fuel. The presently disclosed technology increases the oxidizer/fuel ratio above that of all traditional combustion engines and still achieves useable power output primarily through decomposition of nitrous oxide. Decomposition of nitrous oxide into nitrogen and oxygen in an engine outputs two parts nitrogen and one part oxygen, which is roughly equivalent to oxygen rich atmospheric air. Output of carbon dioxide and other undesirable chemical compounds is avoided when compared to combustion of a carbon-hydrogen fuel and an oxidizer containing oxygen. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239963 | MULTI-STROKE VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT ENGINE - A vehicle propulsion system and method of operation are presented. As one example, cylinder deactivation and transitioning from four to two strokes is coordinated with transmission shifting to improve vehicle response. Additionally, it is possible to reduce transitions in operating modes to improve drive feel. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239964 | VARIABLE COOLING CIRCUIT FOR THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR AND ENGINE AND METHOD OF CONTROL - An apparatus is provided that includes an engine, an exhaust system, and a thermoelectric generator (TEG) operatively connected to the exhaust system and configured to allow exhaust gas flow therethrough. A first radiator is operatively connected to the engine. An openable and closable engine valve is configured to open to permit coolant to circulate through the engine and the first radiator when coolant temperature is greater than a predetermined minimum coolant temperature. A first and a second valve are controllable to route cooling fluid from the TEG to the engine through coolant passages under a first set of operating conditions to establish a first cooling circuit, and from the TEG to a second radiator through at least some other coolant passages under a second set of operating conditions to establish a second cooling circuit. A method of controlling a cooling circuit is also provided. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239965 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention relates to a method for operating an internal combustion engine with a crankcase, a crankcase vent and an intake system. According to the invention, the pressure in the crankcase can be reduced, depending on a differential pressure between the intake system and the crankcase, to maximally −500 mbar, in particular maximally −300 mbar, with respect to ambient pressure for reducing lubricant consumption of the internal combustion engine. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239966 | DEVICE FOR VARIABLY ADJUSTING THE CONTROL TIMES OF GAS EXCHANGE VALVES OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention relates to a device ( | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239967 | VALVE BRIDGE - There is provided herein a valve mechanism for an internal combustion engine comprising a rocker arm and a valve bridge. There is also described herein a valve bridge. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239968 | SWITCHABLE ROLLER FINGER FOLLOWER ASSEMBLY - A switchable roller finger follower for a valvetrain of an internal combustion engine. The switchable roller finger follower includes an elongated body, a cam follower, a locking pin assembly, lost motion springs and a shuttle pad assembly moving horizontally. The locking pin assembly includes a locking pin and hydraulic fluid supply channel, selectively locking and unlocking the shuttle pad assembly, allowing either a high lift or low lift profile to achieve contact with pre-determined profiles of a multi-lobe camshaft which, in turn, provides low lift or high lift operation of an associated gas exchange valve. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239969 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING EPOXIDE ANTIWEAR AGENTS - A lubricating oil composition comprising (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) an oil soluble epoxide compound having the following structure: | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239970 | Method for improving copper corrosion performance - Disclosed is a method for improving copper corrosion performance of a lubricating oil composition containing (a) a major amount of a base oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) one or more dispersants containing one or more basic nitrogen atoms. The method involves adding to the lubricating oil composition an effective amount of one or more copper corrosion performance improving agents containing one or more oil-soluble titanium compounds. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239971 | Method for improving copper corrosion performance - Disclosed is a method for improving copper corrosion performance of a lubricating oil composition containing (a) a major amount of a base oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) one or more dispersants containing one or more basic nitrogen atoms. The method involves adding to the lubricating oil composition an effective amount of one or more copper corrosion performance improving agents of the general formula Si—X | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239972 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition capable of achieving a lubricating property, a thermal stability, an oxidation stability, an anti-discoloring property and an anti-varnishing performance with a higher level by compounding a phosphorus compound having a specific structure in a base oil, as well as a lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engines which is excellent in wear resistance, high-temperature detergency and base number retention property although it has a low phosphorus content, a low sulfur content and a low sulfated ash content. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239973 | FUEL MIXTURE CONTAINING COMBUSTIBLE SOLID POWDER AND ENGINE USING THE FUEL MIXTURE - The present invention refers to a fuel mixture that contains combustible solid powder and produced by mixing combustible solid powder and liquid fuel. It is in a simple way to make use of renewable biomass materials instead of fossil fuel for driving internal combustion engine to provide powder, in favor of saving fossil fuel resource. And an engine can use the fuel mixture. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239974 | INTERNAL-COMBUSTION-ENGINE AUTOMATIC STOP AND RESTART SYSTEM - An internal-combustion-engine automatic stop and restart system according to the present invention is provided with a restarting control unit that performs restarting control of the internal combustion engine by making the pinion pushing unit push out the pinion gear so as to engage the pinion gear with the ring gear, when the restarting condition is satisfied in a time period from a time instant when the automatic stopping condition is satisfied to a time instant when the rotation of the internal combustion engine stops; and a throttle valve control unit that opens the throttle valve even when the restarting condition has not been satisfied and stops control of the throttle valve in a time period from a time instant when the rotation of the internal combustion engine stops to a time instant when the restarting condition is satisfied, when the rotation speed of the internal combustion engine becomes lower than a predetermined value in a time period from a time instant when the automatic stopping condition is satisfied to a time instant when the rotation of the internal combustion engine stops. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239975 | AIR-INTAKE APPARATUS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An inner ring of a bearing is fixed to an outer periphery of a central portion of a shaft between a pair of facing sections. An outer ring of the bearing is fixed to a hole wall surface of a shaft accommodation recess. A spring is accommodated between one of the pair of facing sections and the bearing in a state where the spring is compressed in a rotational axis direction of a pin rod for pressing the bearing against the other one of the pair of facing sections. Thus, defects such as galling or friction between a casing and rotary valves can be inhibited. Accordingly, occurrence of wear or an abnormal noise between the casing and the rotary valves can be inhibited. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239976 | CYLINDER BORE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A method for a cylinder bore having a sliding surface which slides with respect to a counter member includes forming the sliding surface on a molded block by a boring processing with respect to the molded block, crushing cavities at the sliding surface and in the vicinity thereof by plastic working after the boring processing, smoothing the sliding surface, and forming a coating having seizure resistance on the sliding surface after the plastic working. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239977 | CRANKCASE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A crankcase of an internal combustion engine includes protruding portions formed on an outer surface of the crankcase which are constituted of a pair of left and right wall members, and a vibration isolating rubber is fitted between the wall members. The crankcase configured n this manner prevents the generation of sounds from a protruding portion of the crankcase and is light-weight. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239978 | Lubricating Oil Composition - A lubricating oil composition comprising (A) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and, (B) as an additive component, an oil-soluble mixture of oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol condensates wherein the oxyalkyl groups have the formula —(R′O) | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239979 | DWELL CYCLE CRANK - The dwell cycle crank includes a reciprocating piston having a piston head or cylinder, a main body connected to the piston head, a cap detachably mounted to the main body, an S-shaped cam formed between the main body and the cap, a follower disposed in the S-shaped cam, a rotatable crankshaft, and an offset journal disposed between the connecting bearing and the crankshaft to thereby form a torque arm. The S-shaped cam and connecting bearing create periodic dwells and faster strokes in the crank cycle to maximize volumetric and geometric efficiencies of the engine. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239980 | Cover For A Diesel Particulate Filter | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239981 | OSCILLATING PISTON ENGINE - An engine configuration that places multiple pistons on one or two oscillating discs. The engine can be configured to operate as an internal combustion engine that uses diesel fuel, gasoline, or natural gas, or it can be configured as an expander to convert high pressure high temperature gas to rotary power. For any given set of choices of numbers of pistons and sizes of pistons, disks, and gears, there are disclosed dimensional constraints useful for more efficient functioning of the engine. This engine is especially suited as a driver for electrical power generation as it delivers high torque at low engine speeds, among other uses. Its compact design results in high power to weight ratios. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239982 | ENGINE HAVING FUEL INJECTION INDUCED COMBUSTION CHAMBER MIXING - An engine assembly may include an engine structure, a piston, and a direct injection fuel system. The engine structure may define a cylinder bore and the piston may be disposed within the cylinder bore for reciprocal displacement between a top dead center position and a bottom dead center position. The direct injection fuel system may include a fuel injector that provides a fuel spray to a combustion chamber defined by the piston and the cylinder bore. The fuel flow may extend generally tangential to a circumference of the combustion chamber and may define a centerline extending in a direction radially across the combustion chamber. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239983 | ENGINE HAVING FUEL INJECTION INDUCED COMBUSTION CHAMBER MIXING - An engine assembly may include an engine structure, a piston, and a direct injection fuel system. The engine structure may define a cylinder bore and an intake port in communication with the cylinder bore and adapted to mitigate intake air swirl within the cylinder bore. The piston may be disposed within the cylinder bore for a reciprocal stroke between a top dead center position and a bottom dead center position. The piston may define an annular recess portion in an axial end surface thereof. The direct injection fuel system may include a fuel injector that provides a fuel spray to a combustion chamber defined by the piston and the cylinder bore. The fuel spray may define an annular plume intersecting the annular recess portion in the piston when the piston is in an injection position within twenty percent of the reciprocal stroke from the top dead center position. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239984 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING CYLINDER BALANCING AT LOW IDLE SPEED USING CRANKSHAFT SPEED SENSOR - A method and control system for controlling the idle speed of an engine includes an engine speed module that generates an engine speed signal. The control system also includes an actuator control module that regulates an engine speed based on a desired idle speed when an engine idle mode is enabled and a balancing module that balances torque produced by cylinders of an engine based on the engine speed signal when the engine idle mode is enabled. The control module also includes an idle speed reduction module that determines an idle speed reduction based on the actual torques produced by the cylinders after the balancing module balances the torque and that decreases the desired idle speed based on the idle speed reduction. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239985 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUAL ACCELERATION IN MOTOR VEHICLES - A method and apparatus for the acceleration of a motor vehicle comprising a manually operable control member, a throttle pedal (4) actuatable by the control member and a computer (3). The control member may comprise a known-per-se throttle ring. There is provided a speed sensor (2) to detect the speed of the motor vehicle and to generate a corresponding speed signal (V). Computer (3) has stored therein transmission ratio curves (V1, V2, V3 . . . Vn) each applicable to a different vehicle speed, with each such transmission ratio curve (V1, V2, V3 . . . Vn) representing a ratio of transmitting the amount of actuation of the control member to the applicable stroke of throttle pedal (4). Computer (3) uses the speed signal (V) provided by speed sensor (2) to select one of transmission ratio curves (V1, V2, V3 . . . Vn) for actuating throttle pedal (4) with a stroke corresponding to the transmission ratio curve (V1, V2, V3 . . . Vn) selected. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239986 | SPARK-IGNITION ENGINE CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - When preignition is detected, and an engine speed is less than a predetermined value (Nex), an air/fuel ratio is enriched (S | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239987 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE INCLUDING VALVE DEACTIVATION MECHANISM - An internal combustion engine which includes a valve deactivation mechanism for reducing an output power shock upon changing of the cylinder number. In an internal combustion engine which includes a valve deactivation mechanism driven by a slide pin which is driven by hydraulic pressure, response delay time after a signal is sent to oil control valves until an intake valve and an exhaust valve are activated or deactivated is used to form a control map in response to control parameters, and the valve deactivation mechanism is controlled based on the control map. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239988 | Method for Starting an Engine Automatically - A method for improving starting of an engine that may be automatically started is provided. In one example, spark timing of an automatically started engine is in advance of spark timing for an operator requested engine start. The approach may reduce vehicle driveline disturbances. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239989 | COMMON RAIL, COMMON RAIL HOLDER, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING COMMON RAIL - The present invention provides a common rail formed by bonding a common rail body and a common rail holder which has a pressing surface and a convex bonding surface, by means of a heat pressure bonding process and a liquid phase diffusion bonding process, wherein the height H of the convex bonding surface satisfies 1 μm≦H≦50 μm, and the common rail holder includes a deformation introducing portion in which an area of a cross-section parallel to the pressing surface is smaller than the area of the pressing surface. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239990 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a fuel injection system of the common rail type having a rail body comprising a central bore and one or more outlet bores in fluid communication with the central bore for communicating with a respective fuel injector. The outer circumference of the rail body is substantially oval in cross-section and is thicker in cross-section in a direction substantially perpendicular to the outlet bore axis as compared to the thickness in cross-section substantially parallel to the outlet bore axis. By increasing the thickness of the rail body in this way, stresses at the intersection of the intersection of the central bore with the outlet holes may be reduced by up to 10% or more, thereby increasing the acceptable cycled running pressure of the system. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239991 | FUEL INJECTOR WITH VARIABLE AREA POPPET NOZZLE - A fuel injector may include a housing, a poppet valve assembly, and an actuation assembly. The housing may define a longitudinal bore, a high pressure fuel duct in communication with the longitudinal bore and a valve seat including a valve seat surface and an aperture. The poppet valve assembly may include a stem and a valve head, be disposed within the longitudinal bore and be variably displaceable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the valve head may abut the valve seat to seal the aperture. In the second position, the valve head may be displaced from the valve seat to open the aperture. The actuation assembly may operate to move the poppet valve assembly between the first position and the second position. The high pressure fuel duct may carry pressurized fuel that biases the poppet valve assembly to be in the first position. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239992 | Engine Control System For An Aircraft Diesel Engine - In an engine control system for an aircraft diesel engine for a propeller aircraft for controlling the injection valves, charge pressure valves, common rail pressure valves and propeller control valves actuated by non-redundant actuators, comprising a plurality of sensors and a regulating device connected thereto and to the actuators, two engine control units—first and second—which are each connected to a first and a second power supply and are each connected to the sensors, are provided and are interconnected by way of a serial bus and can be connected selectively to the actuators by way of relays that are supplied with power together with the first engine control unit. The two engine control units each have a diagnostic function for calculating the respective health levels (A and B), which are determined by the defects detected, can be exchanged by way of the serial bus and are compared to one another. If the health level (A) of the first engine control unit is below the health level (B) of the second engine control unit, the power supply to the relay is interrupted, so that the second engine control unit is automatically connected to the actuators by way of the relays that have released, and consequently a redundant engine control system for an aircraft diesel engine is created. The core of the invention is the automatically switchable connection of the two engine control units communicating with one another via relays depending on the calculated health level. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239993 | DIESEL FEEDSIDE BOOST PUMP - A fuel system of a vehicle that delivers fuel to an engine includes a fuel tank, a main fuel pump that pumps fuel to the engine, and a fuel supply line through which fuel flows from the fuel tank to the main fuel pump. Moreover, the fuel system includes a boost pump assembly providing variable pumping of fuel from the fuel tank to the fuel supply line toward the engine. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239994 | EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM WITH CANISTER HAVING IMPROVED VENTING STRUCTURE, AND VEHICLE INCLUDING SAME - A vehicle includes a fuel tank, a canister for temporarily storing vaporized fuel from the fuel tank, a charge pipe that connects the fuel tank and the canister and that introduces vaporized fuel from the fuel tank to the canister, a purge pipe that connects the canister with an intake system of an internal combustion engine, and a vent pipe that connects the canister with ambient air outside of the canister. An opening of the vent pipe is arranged to open upwardly with respect to the vehicle body in a recessed portion that is formed in a hollow shape and opens downwardly in the vehicle body. A space is formed to partially open in an interval to a recessed portion sidewall of the recessed portion, and a locking member is also provided to cover the opening of the recessed portion from below. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239995 | BLOWER RETROFIT AND METHOD TO IMPROVE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE - A blower retrofit is provided to reduce diesel locomotive emissions. A method of using the blower retrofit is also described. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239996 | ARRANGEMENT FOR COOLING OF RECIRCULATED EXHAUST GASES IN A COMBUSTION ENGINE - An arrangement for recirculation of exhaust gases of a combustion engine ( | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239997 | COMBUSTION STABILITY ENHANCEMENT VIA INTERNAL EGR CONTROL - A method for controlling combustion in a cylinder of a turbocharged engine in which intake air is reserved upstream of the cylinder. The method comprises decreasing an internal EGR rate in the cylinder during a tip-out condition if the temperature of the intake air is above a threshold, and increasing the internal EGR rate in the cylinder during a tip-out condition if the temperature of the intake air is below the threshold. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239998 | PLASMA IGNITION DEVICE - A plasma power supply circuit includes a DC/DC converter connected to a DC power supply and outputting a DC voltage, a voltage limit circuit limiting an output voltage from the DC/DC converter to a predetermined value, a PJ capacitor connected to an output end of the DC/DC converter and charged with electric energy used to generate a plasma in a discharge space of the spark plug, and a high-voltage switch connected between the PJ capacitor and the DC/DC converter and controlled to switch ON and OFF so that a charge period of the PJ capacitor is controlled according to running conditions of the internal combustion engine. Hence, the plasma ignition device can prevent damage on an electronic component incorporated therein even at the occurrence of a short and lessen damage on the internal combustion engine caused by an erroneous plasma jet ejection, wearing of the spark plug, and power consumption. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110239999 | Device for storing energy and transforming energy - A device for storing energy and transforming energy, e.g., an ignition coil of an ignition system of a vehicle, includes: a magnetically active I core; a first coil element which accommodates a first winding that is connected to a supply voltage; a second coil element which has a second winding that is connected to a high-voltage terminal; a peripheral core which encloses the I core, the first winding and the second winding; a permanent magnet which is situated at one end of the I core; a first insulation situated between the permanent magnet and the peripheral core; and a second insulation situated between the other end of the I core and the peripheral core. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240000 | Archery accessory bracket for compound bows-mounts to universal site mount position of bows currently marketed as per illustrations attached for use in mounting flashlights, laser aiming devices, video cameras, among other things - The invention described and illustrated herein accomplishes multiple functions to aid archery hunters in illumination, laser aiming and video recording of hunting and target shooting experiences. The invention leverages existing site mounting locations on compound bows and offers an adjustable setting based upon the bow/site combination leveraged by the hunter. The invention is adaptable for multiple lighting solutions as well as cameras and significantly improves the shooters ability to leverage the advantage of having an illumination device by placing it close to the site verses low on the base of the bow in the stabilization mount. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240001 | WIRESAW APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS REMOVAL OF MAGNETIC IMPURITIES DURING WIRESAW CUTTING - The invention provides a method and apparatus for removing magnetic or magnetized contaminants from a wiresaw cutting slurry during a wiresaw cutting process. The apparatus comprises a recirculating slurry dispensing system that defines the slurry flow pathway. The recirculating dispensing slurry system comprises a magnetic separator for removing magnetic or magnetizable contaminants from the slurry, wherein the purified slurry is discharged back into recirculation within the recirculating slurry dispensing system. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240002 | CUTTING FLUID COMPOSITION FOR WIRESAWING - The present invention provides an aqueous wiresaw cutting fluid composition that reduces the amount of hydrogen produced during a wiresaw cutting process. The composition is comprised of an aqueous carrier, a particulate abrasive, a thickening agent, and a hydrogen suppression agent. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240003 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR OVEN - Household appliance ( | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240004 | SUCTION HOOD - The invention relates to a suction hood ( | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240005 | Thermally Actuated Turntable for Conventional/Convection Cooking Ovens - The present invention is a thermally actuated turntable suitable for conventional and convection cooking ovens, which posses uneven temperature/cooking characteristics. By means of coupling dissimilar materials, each having a wide variance in their respective coefficients of thermal expansion, the relative linear expansion of these materials caused by the ambient heat found in the cooking chamber of an oven can be utilized in such a way as to create a thermo-linear motor and thus produce relatively small linear displacements of the actuator with relatively high force capabilities. This linear displacement can then be magnified by means of the mechanical advantage of levers to produce sufficient linear displacement of a rack and pinion gear set which is capable of producing multiple rotations of an attached platter during a typical short duration cooking cycle. This slow speed rotational motion is very advantageous for cooking short duration food items. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240006 | Solar Tracking System and Method - A solar tracking system for controlled movement of an array of solar panels and a method for installing the system is provided. The system includes an elongate drive shaft rotatable about a central axis and mechanically coupled to an array of solar panels which are rotatable about the drive shaft. A plurality of posts support the drive shaft along the length of the drive shaft, and a plurality of couplers couple the posts to the drive shaft in a manner that facilitates adjustment of the position and orientation of the couplers relative to the posts during installation of the system, and in a manner which minimizes the contact area between the couplers and the drive shaft to reduce the torque and power requirements of the system. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240007 | HELIOSTAT REPOSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for providing real time control of a heliostat array or CPV/PV module that reduces actuation cost, the disclosure reduces the fixed cost of calibrating and repositioning an individual surface. This simultaneously removes the core engineering assumption that drives the development of large trackers, and enables a system and method to cost effectively track a small surface. In addition to lower initial capital cost, a small heliostat or solar tracker can be pre-assembled, mass-produced, and shipped more easily. Smaller mechanisms can also be installed with simple hand tools and do not require installers to rent expensive cranes or installation equipment. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240008 | Solar Receiver for Electric Power Conversion System - A solar receiver for conversion of solar radiation to thermal energy includes an enclosure defining a cavity and having an aperture for receiving an influx of concentrated solar radiation. A heat exchanger is received within the cavity for transferring heat out of the solar receiver. The heat exchanger comprises a plurality of heat exchange cells arranged in polygonal array within the cavity. Each heat exchange cell comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a heat exchange matrix interposed within a first volume defined between a first plate and a second plate spaced apart from the first plate. The inlet and outlet are in fluid communication with the first volume and the first plate, second plate, and heat exchange matrix are monolithically bonded as a unit. The first plate receives concentrated solar radiation and the heat exchange media defines a pathway for a fluid flowing from the inlet to the outlet between the first and second plates. The solar receiver further includes an inlet manifold in fluid communication with the inlet of each of the heat exchange cells and an outlet manifold in fluid communication with the outlet of the each of heat exchange cells. In a further aspect, a heat exchanger is provided. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240009 | MIRROR HAVING REFLECTIVE COATINGS ON A FIRST SURFACE AND AN OPPOSITE SECOND SURFACE - A solar mirror includes an opaque reflective coating on a surface of a transparent substrate facing away from the sun and a transparent reflective coating on the opposite surface of the substrate. The transparent reflective coating increases the percent reflection of wavelengths in selected ranges, e.g. wavelengths in the infrared range to increase the total solar energy reflected by the solar mirror to increase the solar energy directed to a receiver that converts solar energy to electric and/or thermal energy. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240010 | PROCESS USING HYDROCYCLONES - The present invention concerns a process for preparing of slurries containing suspended and dissolved particles and a solution as well as a slurry are provided onto a hydrocyclone equipment, disk centrifuge or nozzle centrifuge equipment. The dry matter concentration in the collected slurry is higher than the concentration of the mixture of the slurry and the solution as such. The use of a hydrocyclone stage for this specific purpose is disclosed as well. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240011 | Treating apparatus - A treating apparatus having a source of a flowable substance, an assembly for releasing the flowable substance in a general direction relative to a target, and a propelling assembly operable to transport the flowable substance from the source to the releasing means whereby the flowable substance is propelled in the general direction relative to the target. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240012 | RECOMBINANT HUMAN CC10 AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF NASAL RHINITIS - The present invention relates generally to the use of recombinant human CC10 (rhCC10), also known as recombinant human uteroglobin, for use as a therapeutic in the treatment of nasal rhinitis, nasal sinusitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, and nasal polyposis. More particularly, the invention provides methods, including broadly the critical dosage ranges of rhCC10 and intranasal route of administration, which may be administered to safely and effectively treat the aforementioned conditions. The invention further provides a composition useful in administering rhCC10 to humans. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240013 | METHOD OF FORMING AN AEROSOL FOR INHALATION DELIVERY - The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided. The method involves the following steps: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug at a rate greater than 1000° C./s, thereby forming a vapor; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy. In another method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided. The method involves the following steps: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug to form a vapor, wherein the coated composition is in the form of a film less than 10μ thick; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy. In another method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided. The method involves the following steps: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug to form a vapor in less than 100 milliseconds, wherein the vapor has a mass greater than 0.1 mg; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240014 | SUBSTRATES FOR DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHODS OF PREPARING AND USE - An assembly and method for producing a condensation aerosol are disclosed. The assembly includes a heat-conductive metal substrate with an oxidation resistant exterior surface and a drug composition film on the exterior surface and is for use in an aerosol device. The thickness of the film and the surface of the substrate is such that the aerosol formed by vaporizing and condensing the drug composition the aerosol contain 10% by weight or less drug-degradation products and at least 50% of the total amount of the drug composition in the film. The methods for treating the exterior surface include heat and chemical treatment and formation of a protective overcoat. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240015 | METHOD AND APPARATUS COMPRISING STEPPED MOUTHPIECE FOR AEROSOL DRUG DELIVERY - The invention of the present application relates to an apparatus to aid in administering inhaled pharmaceutical aerosol to a patient. The apparatus is used in conjunction with an aerosol delivery device. The apparatus comprises steps on the top and bottom of the apparatus, which when used aid the patient causes mandibular advancement, and opening of the mouth, causing opening of patient's airway, resulting in improved aerosol lung deposition. The invention also relates to a method of using such apparatus in a combination with an aerosol delivery device or a system, and to the mouthpiece of said apparatus. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240016 | Protective headgear system with filter protector - This invention is directed to a protective headgear system which includes a relatively light weight, substantially rigid, headgear structure which may include an internal, adjustable headband. The system includes at least one filter which is attachable to the headgear structure to cover the structure and a filter protector mounted thereon. A fan mechanism is mounted on the headgear structure to draw air into the headgear structure through the filter means. A power supply selectively powers the fan. A facial shield is attachable to the headgear structure to cover the face of the wearer to maintain non-contaminating conditions relative to the wearer. A flexible cuff or hood is attachable to the facial shield to enclose the lower opening of the lens and provides protection for the wearer through which air can be exhausted. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240017 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MICROBARIC OXYGEN DELIVERY - A system is provided for providing oxygen from an oxygen supply to a user. The system includes: (a) a hood adapted to fit over the user's head. The hood includes an inlet port, an outlet port, and a seal mechanism adapted to engage at least one of the user's head, neck and torso to restrict a flow of oxygen from the hood; (b) a flow control mechanism for coupling between the oxygen supply and the inlet port, and for controlling a flow of oxygen to the hood; and (c) a pressure control mechanism coupled to the outlet port, wherein the back pressure valve is adapted to regulate a pressure of the oxygen in the hood to between about 0.5 inches of water (“inH | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240018 | UMBILICAL - An umbilical comprising a side-emitting optical fiber or optical fiber-bundle for providing a distributed source of light along part or the whole of the length of the umbilical. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240019 | Nitric Oxide Delivery System - Methods and systems of using liquid nitrogen dioxide (N | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240020 | CONVERSION OF NITROGEN DIOXIDE (NO2) TO NITRIC OXIDE (NO) - A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A nitric oxide delivery system may be used to generate therapeutic gas including nitric oxide for use in delivering the therapeutic gas to a mammal. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240021 | RESPIRATOR OR ANESTHESIA SYSTEM - A respirator or anesthesia system for respirating a patient ( | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240022 | AEROSOL FORMING DEVICE FOR USE IN INHALATION THERAPY - The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a device that forms drug containing aerosols for use in inhalation therapy. In a device aspect of the present invention, a device for delivering drug containing aerosols for inhalation therapy is provided. The device includes a housing and an airway that has a gas/vapor mixing airway. The airway further includes a subassembly, which has a metallic substrate coated on its surface with a composition comprising a drug. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240023 | MOUTH AND NOSE MASK FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES - A mouth and nose mask including a main cover body with a main air vent at the center thereof, an inner cover body, and a linking member. There is a space between the main cover body and the inner cover body. The linking member links the main cover body and the inner cover body. The bottom edge of the inner cover body is designed not to touch the face when wearing. The mouth and nose mask is safe, can be used in the treatment of allergic respiratory diseases, and is effective in preventing the same. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240024 | Air delivery system - An air delivery system includes a controllable flow generator, a primary controller, and an auxiliary controller. The flow generator is operable to generate a supply of pressurized breathable gas to be provided to a patient for treatment. The primary controller is associated with at least one primary control feature to select at least a first aspect of operation of the flow generator. The auxiliary controller is associated with at least one auxiliary control feature to select at least a second aspect of operation of the flow generator. The second aspect selected by the auxiliary controller is different than the first aspect selected by the primary controller. The primary and auxiliary controllers may be interchangeably usable to control operation of the flow generator. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240025 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING LUNG DISEASE USING POSITIVE PRESSURE AIRWAY SUPPORT - A method of treating lung disease, such as asthma or COPD, is provided that includes delivering positive pressure support to an airway of a patient during a plurality of respiratory cycles, and automatically varying a pressure level of the positive pressure support during at least a portion of the inspiratory phase of the patient in a number of the respiratory cycles. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240026 | RADIAL BLOWER WITH SHAPED SCROLL PROFILE - A powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) includes a radial blower. The radial blower includes at least an impeller and a scroll having an upper outer surface and a lower outer surface. In one embodiment, a cross section of an air passageway of the scroll includes sides corresponding to the upper outer surface and the lower outer surface, the sides having parallel slanted segments. In another embodiment, the sides may be substantially parallel and may be curved. In yet another embodiment an upper outer surface of the scroll is concave and a lower outer surface of the scroll is convex. In that embodiment, the PAPR further includes an inlet, and the inlet is disposed at the lower outer surface. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240027 | SHAPED LAYERED PARTICLE-CONTAINING NONWOVEN WEB - A filter element includes a porous non-woven web. The porous non-woven web includes a first layer with first thermoplastic elastomeric polymer fibers and first active particles disposed therein and a second layer including second thermoplastic elastomeric polymer fibers and second active particles disposed therein. The web possesses a three-dimensional deformation and the first layer is contiguous with the second layer across the deformation. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240028 | VACUUM DEMAND VALVE - The present invention relates to a vacuum demand valve | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240029 | FILTER ELEMENT UTILIZING SHAPED PARTICLE-CONTAINING NONWOVEN WEB - A filter element utilizes a porous shape-retaining self-supporting non-woven web. The web includes thermoplastic elastomeric polymer fibers and active particles disposed in the fibers. The web also possesses a three-dimensional deformation. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240030 | EXHAUST VENT CONFIGURATION - A respiratory interface device including a fluid coupling device having a main body and an exhalation plate having a plurality of vent holes, the exhalation plate being separate from and coupled to the main body. The present invention further relates to a fluid coupling device including an exhaust portion having a plurality of vent holes having a tapered shape. A set of the vent holes has an incident angle that radiates and originates from a common point. The present invention also relates to an exhalation mechanism including a plurality of vent holes defined by a continuous straight inner wall extending from an interior surface to an exterior surface wherein an exterior circumference of the vent hole is offset with respect to an interior circumference. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240031 | RESPIRATORY INTERFACE DEVICE INCLUDING A MECHANISM FOR MANAGING NOSE BRIDGE PRESSURE - A respiratory interface device includes a mask, a connector tubing component, a headgear and a tube management device coupled to the headgear. The connector tubing component has a main tubing portion and a swivel mechanism provided at an end thereof for coupling the connector tubing component to a gas supply tube. The main tubing portion of the connector tubing component is structured to be moveably received within and held by the tube management device. The pressure applied to the bridge of the nose of the user by the mask may be selectively adjusted by adjusting the position of the main tubing portion within the tube management device. The tube management device may, for example, be threaded, employ a friction fit, employ a cam mechanism, or employ a compressible tube attachment piece, among other implementations. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240032 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR IMPROVING BREATHING IN PATIENTS WITH PULMONARY DISEASE - Methods, apparatus, and kits for enhancing breathing in patients suffering from chronic pulmonary obstructive disease are described. The methods and apparatus rely on increasing flow resistance to expiration in a manner which mimics “pursed lip” breathing which has been found to benefit patients suffering from this disease. In a first example, a device is implanted in a trachea or bronchial passage to increase flow resistance, preferably selectively increase resistance to expiration relative to inspiration. In a second embodiment, a mouthpiece is provided, again to increase resistance to expiration, preferably with a lesser increase in flow resistance to inspiration. In a third embodiment, the patient's trachea or bronchial passage is modified by the application of energy in order to partially close the lumen therethrough. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240033 | TRACHEAL TUBE WITH SCAFFOLDING-SUPPORTED WALL - Various embodiments of a medical device tube having scaffolding-supported inner and outer walls are provided. In particular, the medical device tube may include a plurality of struts extending from an inner wall to an outer wall of the medical device tube. In certain embodiments, each of the individual struts may connect to adjacent struts at the inner wall and the outer wall. As such, the plurality of struts may comprise a zigzag pattern circumferentially around the medical tube device. In other embodiments, the struts may extend radially from the inner wall to the outer wall of the medical tube device. Regardless, the area between the struts and the inner wall and/or the outer wall form a plurality of lumens, which may be used for suctioning, blowing, and various other applications of the medical device tube. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240034 | SECUREMENT SYSTEM FOR AN ENDOCTRACHEAL TUBE - A securement system secures an endotracheal tube or other medical article in position upon a patient and arrests movement of the endotracheal tube. The securement system includes a support member and a retainer. The retainer defines a channel configured to receive the endotracheal tube. A head securement member attaches the support member to the head of the patient. The securement system can include a soft gel for placement against the patient's skin and well as a track for securing the endotracheal tube at a plurality of locations relative to the support member. Advantageously, the securement system can maintain an endotracheal tube in position upon a patient and allow access to the patient's oral cavity. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240035 | RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND SYSTEM AND METHOD - A pressurized air delivery device, system and method provide respiratory assistance to individuals, particularly infant humans. The device having nasal conduits or prongs which are in fluid communication with respective supply conduits separately supply each nasal conduit with a breathable gas such as air or oxygen. The size of the nasal conduits or prongs may be chosen according to the size of the individual's nares and the spacing between nasal conduits or prongs may be adjustable. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240036 | Oral Device For Radiotherapy - An oral device for use in radiotherapy of the head and neck includes a base member and a bite member or “mouthpiece,” which is selectively positionable relative to the base member. The device provides immobilization of the tongue for accurate reproducible administration of radiation therapy. The device fits within the oral cavity of a patient and is maintained in position by a bite member that fits over the maxillary teeth of the patient. The position of the bite member relative to the base member may be adjustable to accommodate differences in mouth cavities and bite profiles. For example, the base member may include a platform or series of members configured to be removably coupled to the bite member in multiple different positions. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240037 | Delivery Tools for Sleep Disorders Treatment Implant and Methods of Implantation - Methods and tools are disclosed for inserting an implant device that treats snoring and apnea of a patient by altering the position of a soft palate. Methods and tools can make an incision in patient's soft and hard palate to create a cavity that can house the implant. The tools can have visually observable markings that can be aligned with the incision, thus controlling the depth of the cavity. A needle having an incision edge can be used to make an incision in patient's soft palate. The needle can be bent into a suitable longitudinal shape to allow easier access and visualization of the process. A blade that makes the cavity in the tissue can be housed inside a channel in the needle. The tools may have stoppers to prevent excessive extension and retraction of the blade thus preventing an excessive cavity depth. Some tools may also house the implant device, which may be implanted after the cavity is formed. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240038 | NASAL DEVICES - Described herein are adhesive nasal devices. In particular, the adhesive nasal respiratory devices described herein are configured to be worn in communication with a subject's nasal cavity and may include a rim body having a passageway therethrough, an airflow resistor in communication with the passageway of the rim body, and a flexible, adhesive holdfast layer extending outward from the periphery of the rim body. The rim body region may be formed from multiple parts (e.g., a first and a second rim body region), and the airflow resistor may be secured between the parts forming the rim body. Methods of manufacturing and assembling these adhesive nasal devices are also described. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240039 | SURGICAL DRAPE HAVING TEARABLE SHEET - A surgical drape having a tearable first sheet, the first sheet including at least one notch disposed at a periphery of the first sheet and an imperforate portion extending from the at least one notch to at least one fenestration, wherein tearing the first sheet via the at least one notch creates a linear tear line extending along the imperforate portion from the at least one notch to the at least one fenestration. The fenestration may be included in the first sheet. The drape may also include a second sheet, wherein the second sheet comprises the fenestration, wherein a cut extends from a periphery of the second sheet to the fenestration in the second sheet, wherein the first sheet is affixed a surface of the second sheet and extends along a length of and overlapping the cut, and wherein the notch is aligned with the cut. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240040 | Oral Device for Radiotherapy - A oral device for use in radiotherapy is disclosed. The device is a two piece adjustable mouthpiece for use during radiotherapy of the head and neck. The device provides immobilization of the tongue for accurate reproducible administration of radiation therapy. The device fits within the oral cavity of a patient and is maintained in position by a bite-member that fits over the maxillary teeth of the patient. The adjustable feature of the device allows the device to fit the mouth to accommodate differences in mouth cavities and bite profile. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240041 | NON-ADHESIVE ANTINOISE EARPLUG AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A method of fabricating an anti-noise earplug having an inner tip serving as a core and an outer tip coupled to the inner tip to surround the inner tip and inserted into an ear includes the steps of: (a) shaping the inner tip; (b) fixing the inner tip to an upper mold for shaping the outer tip; (c) disposing the upper mold to face a lower mold having a cavity for shaping the outer tip; (d) injecting a resin composition for forming the outer tip into the lower mold; (e) pressing down the upper mold to the lower mold; (f) curing the resin composition to couple the outer tip to the inner tip; and (g) separating the upper mold from the lower mold and then separating the earplug, in which the outer tip is coupled to the inner tip as a body, from the lower mold. In fabricating the earplug, the inner tip and the outer tip can be molded in an in-line process, thereby improving the fabrication efficiency. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240042 | SPINAL IMMOBILIZATION - A spinal immobilisation apparatus has a harness for immovably securing to the torso of a person and a separate head support of collarless construction for mounting about the head of a person. Releasable connection allows the head support to be adjustably secured on the harness in relation to the shoulders and back of the wearer. The harness configuration allows ready access to the wearer's chest area. Elastication allows the cheat to expand during breathing. The head support is of open-faced, open-topped structure having rigid side walls hingedly connected to a rigid rear wall. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240043 | USE OF REMOTE ISCHEMIC CONDITIONING TO IMPROVE OUTCOME AFTER MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - The invention provides methods for reducing the incidence and/or severity and/or delaying the onset of heart dysfunction/failure and improving overall survival through the use of remote ischemic per-conditioning and post-conditioning. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240044 | System and method for determining the position of a remote object - The invention provides methods and systems for determining the position of a remote object such as an in vivo medical device such as capsule or probe within a medical patient. The systems and methods of the invention may also be used in other enclosed environments such as fluid handling or mechanical systems. The systems and methods of the invention use one or more external magnetic sensor arrays for sensing the magnetic field of a remote object within a target area. The position of the object is determined by applying magnetic field spatial geometry characterization point analysis to evaluate the sensed magnetic field. | 2011-10-06 |
| 20110240045 | ENVIRONMENTALLY DEGRADABLE CIGARETTE FILTER - An environmentally degradable cigarette filter includes a filter element of a bloomed cellulose acetate tow and a plug wrap surrounding said filter element. A weak organic acid and a pH adjusted inorganic ester salt are encapsulated in a matrix material which is in contact with the tow. The pH adjusted inorganic ester salt has a pH less than or equal to 8. When the cigarette filter is discarded into the environment, water liberates the weak acid and the ester salt from the matrix material. The weak acid hydrolyzes the ester liberating a strong acid. The strong acid catalyzes the degradation of the cellulose acetate tow. (The weak acid also hydrolyzes the cellulose acetate tow, but after the strong acid is generated, the strong acid becomes the dominant acid catalyst for the cellulose acetate tow degradation.) | 2011-10-06 |
