| 41st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
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| 20120255492 | Large Area Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition Apparatus - An apparatus provides large area atmospheric pressure plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition without contaminations in its electrode assembly and deposited films. The apparatus consists of a large area vertical planar nitrogen plasma activation electrode assembly and its high voltage power supply, a large area vertical planar nitrogen plasma deposition electrode assembly and its high voltage power supply, a long-line uniform precursor jet apparatus, a roll-to-roll apparatus for substrate movement, and a sub-atmospheric pressure deposition chamber and its pumping apparatus. Not only can the deposited film contaminations in the electrode assembly interior and the debris of the deposited films from exterior of the electrode assembly and the air aerosols in the deposition chamber be completely prevented, but a large area roll-to-roll uniform deposition can also be achieved to meet a roll-to-roll continuous production, so as to achieve improved film quality, increased production throughput and reduced manufacturing cost. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255493 | GAS EVAPORATOR FOR COATING PLANTS - The present invention relates to gas evaporator devices ( | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255494 | LOW TEMPERATURE CNT GROWTH USING GAS-PREHEAT METHOD - A method for synthesizing carbon nanotubes (CNT) comprises the steps of providing a growth chamber, the growth chamber being heated to a first temperature sufficiently high to facilitate a growth of carbon nanotubes; and passing a substrate through the growth chamber; and introducing a feed gas into the growth chamber pre-heated to a second temperature sufficient to dissociate at least some of the feed gas into at least free carbon radicals to thereby initiate formation of carbon nanotubes onto the substrate. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255495 | MILKING IMPLEMENT - A milking implement comprising a frame with, disposed thereon, at least one teat cup holder with a teat cup movable relative thereto, and a replacing element connected with the teat cup, wherein the frame further includes an intermediate arm connected with the frame and with the teat cup holder and having a first joint and a second joint about which the teat cup holder and the intermediate arm, respectively, are tiltable with the aid of the replacing element, and a spring coupled with the teat cup holder and the frame and, if desired, with the intermediate arm. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255496 | Lil' Orphan Animal Nurser - An animal feeder to feed animal may include a hollow housing being substantially kidney shaped and the hollow housing may having a concave section being defined by a first concave surface and a pair of opposed convex surfaces. The animal feeder may include a feeding device to feed the animals, and the animal feeds from the feeding device within the concave section. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255497 | CAT LITTER BOX - A litter box includes a tray having a bottom wall and side walls extending upward from the bottom wall. At least one of the side walls has an upper portion that is moveable from a retracted position to an upright position. A plurality of bags are in the tray, each containing a layer of litter. The layers of litter are separated from one another by the bags. In another embodiment, the plurality of bags of litter are provided in an outer bag that can be placed into a tray. In use, upper portions of each bag are lifted over the side walls to expose the litter in that bag. After use, the entire layer of litter can be removed by removing the associated bag. The next layer of litter is then exposed for use. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255498 | LIVESTOCK HOUSE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF QUASI-CONTINUOUSLY RAISING LIVESTOCK IN MULTIPLE PHASES - A multistage livestock house system may include an outer frame, and a plurality of adjacent stages within the outer frame. Each one of the stages may be configured to hold livestock of a predetermined age range for a predetermined time interval. The system may also include a wash system disposed in each stage, wherein at least one of the stages is configured to be washed by a respective wash system after each time interval. The system may also include an effluent tank that is configured to collect effluent that is washed from each stage by the wash systems. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255499 | EGG COLLECTOR - A roll out and conveyance unit of an egg collector includes endless conveyors which have orbit in the vertical direction on at least portions and are rotationally driven, rotary support portions which support rotation of the endless conveyors, a plurality of egg receiving portions which are attached to the endless conveyors at an equal interval and receive and hold eggs, and a roll out machinery portion which includes an initiation side roll out support portion and a termination side roll out support portion, and discharge plates which are provided so as to project from a termination side rotational shaft of the termination side roll out support portion, make contact with the egg which has been received by the egg receiving portion and has not been rolled out in the vicinity of the termination position to press the egg toward the cumulative egg collection conveyor. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255500 | FORCE MEASUREMENT - A rodent enclosure dimensioned in length, width and height so as to allow a rodent to run freely along the length of the enclosure, but not turn around without standing on its hind legs. The enclosure has a floor with bars extending transversely to allow access for a force sensor's probe from below. A force measurement device for use with the rodent enclosure to measure the tactile response of a rodent comprising a measurement probe connected to a device body. The probe has a tip which can be engaged with a rodent's paw through the floor of the enclosure. The device body has a fixed body part and a rotatable body part arranged to allow relative rotation between them. A rotation sensor detects the relative rotation and outputs a measurement parameter having values that are calibrated against force values associated with forces applied to the probe's tip. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255501 | Swiftlets Farming for Production of Edible Bird's Nests - A swiftlet breeding facility, for use in creating and harvesting edible bird's nests. The facility includes sub-systems for injecting live insect and worm prey, and water, into an aerial enclosure to provide a feeding system imitative of a natural swiftlet feeding environment. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255502 | PACKAGE AND METHOD OF MARKETING - A method of treatment and a package that is designed to accomplish this. The package provides the pet owner with a pack containing individual doses of topically applied medications pre-packaged with an oral taste treat. The topically applied medication contains at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient selected from the group of chemical families comprising phenylpyrazoles, macrocyclic lactones, neonicotinoids, synthetic pyrethroids, insect growth regulators, amidines, semicarbazones, spinosyns, octadepsipeptides, and pyrazinoisoquinolines, or any combination thereof. The treat can be administered either before the topically applied treatment is given so as to relax and distract the pet, or after the treatment is given so as to reward the pet and help it forget the stress of treatment. The treat can also be shaped to signify the type of animal to be treated. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255503 | Avian flight diverter - Generally, an avian flight diverter fixed to an aerial line to divert the flight of birds. Specifically, an avian flight diverter having a body coupled to an avian flight diverting member having a first component and a second component generally a mirror image of the other joined in opposed fixed angled relation, each of the components of generally flat material having a first face and a second face having a surface area sufficient to divert flight of an avian animal when secured to an aerial line. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255504 | Domestic Animal Telephone - A phone for pets and pet owners is taught which allows the owner to call the house and “talk” to the pet. The owner can then see a video image of the pet in front of the pet phone to verify presence and happiness. The device can also present the owner's scent to the pet and deliver treats on remote command. In some embodiments, the pet can initiate the phone call. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255505 | Tetherless animal leash using bluetooth wireless technology - One embodiment of an animal-bound device using a Bluetooth module ( | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255506 | Leash With Fastener in Handle - What we are changing in a typical dog (or other animal) leash is how it may be secured to a fixed object. We are adding a fastener (i.e. a clip or buckle) to the handle, or looped end, of a leash therefore making it easier to tether an animal to a fixed object. Simply unclip the fastener, loop the handle around a post or pole, and re-clip the fastener. The dog never needs to be unleashed. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255507 | HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - Disclosed is a hot water supply system provided with a tank which holds a high-temperature liquid, and a heating means for generating the high-temperature liquid which is stored in the aforementioned tank. In the lower portion of the aforementioned tank is provided a water-heating heat exchanger which heats the water to be supplied to a hot water terminal by means of the liquid present in the lower portion of the aforementioned tank. Further, a hot water supply circuit is provided which conducts water to the aforementioned hot water supply terminal. The aforementioned hot water supply circuit splits into a water-heating path passing through the aforementioned water-heating heat exchanger, and a bypass path bypassing the aforementioned water-heating heat exchanger, and is provided with a hot water supply circuit control mechanism which controls the circulation state of the water in the aforementioned water-heating path and the aforementioned bypass path. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255508 | Valve Lifter of Internal Combustion Engine and Method of Fabricating the Valve Lifter - A valve lifter including a cylindrical portion, a crown portion having a crown surface, a chamfered portion formed on an outer periphery of the crown portion adjacent to an outer peripheral edge of the crown surface and tapered toward the crown surface, and a hard carbon film covering only the crown surface and the chamfered portion. The chamfered portion has a taper angle with respect to an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion on which the hard carbon film is not formed, the taper angle being set to not more than 26.5°. The chamfered portion has a length extending from on a side of the crown surface toward a side of the cylindrical portion in an axial direction of the cylindrical portion, the length being set to not less than 1 mm. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255509 | Camshaft Phaser with Independent Phasing and Lock Pin Control - A camshaft phaser is provided for varying the phase relationship between a crankshaft and a camshaft in an engine. The camshaft phaser includes a stator having lobes. A rotor disposed within the stator includes vanes interspersed with the stator lobes to define alternating advance and retard chambers. A lock pin is provided for selective engagement with a lock pin seat for preventing relative rotation between the rotor and stator. Pressurized oil disengages the lock pin from the seat while oil is vented for engaging the lock pin with the seat. A phase relationship control valve is located coaxially within the rotor to control the flow of oil into and out of the chambers. A lock pin oil passage communicates oil to and from the lock pin based on input from a lock pin control valve located outside of the camshaft phaser. The control valves are operational independent of each other. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255510 | CAM SYSTEM HAVING COMPLIANT FOLLOWER - A compliant follower cam system includes a cam rotatable about a cam rotational axis continuously aligned with a cam displacement axis. The cam has a body center spaced from the rotational axis. A compliant follower has an elastically deformable first contact wall positioned proximate to a cavity. The first contact wall is directly contacted by the cam body outer surface. A compliant follower non-deflected condition occurs when a first contact wall outer surface directly contacts the cam body outer surface prior to deflection of the first contact wall, with the cam body center out of alignment with the displacement axis. Rotating the cam moves the body center toward the compliant follower into alignment with the displacement axis. The cam thereby deflects the first contact wall into the cavity defining a compliant follower deflected condition and creates a biasing force releasably frictionally engaging the first contact wall and cam. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255511 | Natural Gas-Steam Powered Automotive Vehicle - The conventional automobile is powered solely by an internal combustion engine. Recent automobiles have been produced which are powered by natural gas. This improvement aims to add an external-combustion steam engine to the mix. The envisioned automobile can be thought of as a natural gas-steam powered hybrid automobile. By utilizing steam power, the fuel efficiency of the current state of automotive technology can be significantly augmented. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255512 | FUEL ADDITIVES FOR TREATING INTERNAL DEPOSITS OF FUEL INJECTORS - A method for cleaning internal components of a fuel injector for a diesel engine. The method includes operating a fuel injected diesel engine on a fuel composition comprising a major amount of fuel and from about 10 to about 100 ppm by weight based on the total weight of the fuel composition of (A) a compound of the formula: | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255513 | AIR INTAKE DEVICE - An air intake device includes a cooler and a surge tank accommodating the cooler. The air intake device is to be connected to a cylinder head of an engine. The cylinder head includes an intake port that accommodates an intake valve. The cooler has a refrigerant passage through which refrigerant flows and an air passage through which intake air flows. The surge tank has a connector connected to the cylinder head. The cooler has a protrusion protruding from the connector toward the intake valve. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255514 | ENGINE BALANCE MASSES AND DRIVES - The present application relates to a drive and balance mass. In one example, an engine includes, a camshaft, a balance shaft disposed within an interior of the camshaft, and a first gear, intermediate the balance shaft and the camshaft and driving the balance shaft to rotate about a first axis substantially parallel to a crankshaft of the engine in a direction opposite of the crankshaft. In another example, a balance mass and drive for an engine includes, a planetary gear set including a sun gear, a ring gear and a plurality of pinions mounted on a carrier, an input coupled to an input gear of the planetary gear set, a balance mass coupled to an output gear of the planetary gear set, the output gear configured to drive the balance mass to rotate about a first axis substantially parallel to the crankshaft in a direction opposite of the crankshaft. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255515 | CYLINDER HEAD OF SMALL-SIZED GENERAL-PURPOSE GASOLINE ENGINE AND GASOLINE ENGINE HAVING THE SAME - The invention discloses a cylinder head of a small-sized general-purpose gasoline engine and a gasoline engine having the same. The cylinder head of the small-sized general-purpose gasoline engine comprises a cylinder head body ( | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255516 | CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY FOR X-ENGINES - A cylinder block assembly ( | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255517 | HCCI FUEL INJECTORS FOR ROBUST AUTO-IGNITION AND FLAME PROPAGATION - A direct injection engine includes a fuel injector receiving a flow of pressurized fuel. The fuel injector provides fuel injections directly into a combustion chamber of the engine. The fuel injector includes a first fuel injector nozzle opening directing with a first narrow injection angle a first portion of a fuel injection mass at a spark gap of a spark plug. The fuel injector further includes a second fuel injector nozzle opening dispersing with a second wider injection angle a second portion of the fuel injection mass within the combustion chamber. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255518 | Carbon Oxygen Hydrogen Motor - A carbon oxygen hydrogen motor comprises an enclosure, a combustion chamber, and a plurality of injectors. A rotational crank is positioned within the enclosure and connected with a piston. The piston is positioned within the combustion chamber and connected to the rotational crank by a rod. A stream of hydrogen gas, oxygen gas, and carbon dioxide gas enter into the combustion chamber through the plurality of injectors. A spark plug, which is connected to the combustion chamber, ignites hydrogen gas, oxygen gas, and carbon dioxide gas inside the combustion chamber causing a reaction. The reaction moves the piston upward. After the reaction has taken place, the piston moves downward. The downward motion of the piston ejects all of the byproducts from the reaction through a ejecting valve located in the combustion chamber. Since the piston is connected with the rotational crank, the rotational crank rotates in cycles creating mechanical energy. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255519 | Fuel treatment method - There is provided a device and a method for decreasing hydrocarbon fuel usage in a vehicle, the method including the steps of installing a fuel treatment device whereby fuel passes through the device prior to going to the engine, the fuel treatment device having an inlet and an outlet, an inner tube having at least one magnet pair with a north pole and a south pole, and an outer tube concentric with the inner tube to thereby form a passageway between the inner tube and the outer tube, a baffle member being mounted in the passageway to cause fuel passing therethrough to flow in a spiral configuration. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255520 | PISTON FOR ROBUST AUTO-IGNITION - A piston for an internal combustion engine is located within a cylinder of the engine. The piston includes a dish-shaped depression in a surface of the piston exposed to a combustion chamber of the cylinder providing a recess from a nominal top of the piston. The depression includes a depression boundary located at the nominal top of the piston and proximate to an outer diameter of the piston, an apex, and inclined walls connecting the apex to the depression boundary. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255521 | FUEL SUPPLY DEVICE AND FUEL SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel supply device includes a low-pressure fuel pump, a high-pressure fuel pump, an accumulator for accumulating the pressurized fuel, fuel injection valves, a relief valve for restricting an upper limit value of a fuel pressure in the accumulator, a high-pressure fuel pressure sensor, and a control unit for setting a target fuel injection pressure, controlling the high-pressure fuel pump so that the fuel pressure in the accumulator reaches the target fuel injection pressure, and regarding the present target fuel injection pressure as a detection value of the high-pressure fuel pressure sensor and setting the high-pressure fuel pump in an operational state with a maximum discharge amount or a non-operational state when detecting an abnormality of the high-pressure fuel pressure sensor. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255522 | FUEL RAIL FOR ATTENUATING RADIATED NOISE - A fuel rail includes an elongated tube having an inlet and a plurality of outlets. The elongated tube defines a fuel passageway for directing fuel toward the plurality of outlets. The fuel rail also includes a plurality of baffles positioned within the elongated tube to divide the fuel passageway into a plurality of chambers such that each outlet is positioned in one of the plurality of chambers. The plurality of baffles restricts fluid flow between adjacent chambers. A majority of the plurality of outlets are located essentially at an acoustic node of each corresponding chamber to reduce noise generated by the fuel rail. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255523 | DUAL FUEL INJECTOR AND ENGINE USING SAME - A dual fuel injector may be used to injector both gas and liquid fuel into a cylinder of a compression ignition engine. An injector body defines a first set of nozzle outlets, a second set of nozzle outlets, a first fuel inlet and a second fuel inlet. A dual solenoid actuator includes a first armature, a first coil, a second armature, a second coil and a lever. The dual solenoid actuator has a non-injection configuration at which the first armature is in an un-energized position, the second armature is at un-energized position and the lever is at a first angular orientation. A dual solenoid actuator has a first fuel injection configuration at which the first fuel inlet is fluidly connected to the first set of nozzle outlets, the first armature is at an energized position, the second armature is at the un-energized position and the lever is at the first angular orientation. The dual solenoid actuator has a second fuel injection configuration at which the second fuel inlet is fluidly connected to the second set of nozzle outlets, the first armature is at the un-energized position, the second armature is at an energized position and the lever is at a second angular orientation. The dual solenoid actuator may also include a combined fuel injection configuration. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255524 | Method for calibrating an injection quantity - A method for calibrating an injection quantity of an injection system, using which fuel is to be injected into at least one combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine of a device, in which data of at least one zero point quantity calibration, which is carried out in an idling operation of the mechanical device, and data of at least one zero point quantity calibration, which is carried out in an overrun condition of the device, are combined. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255525 | EVAPORATED FUEL HANDLING APPARATUS - A fuel cap includes a communication chamber configured to make a charge path and the inside of the fuel tank communicate with each other while in a closed state. The communication chamber includes: a positive pressure control valve configured to open, and send evaporated fuel, which occurs inside the fuel tank, to an evaporated fuel reservoir via the communication chamber and the charge path when the internal pressure of the fuel tank becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined pressure; and a negative pressure control valve configured to open, and send air from the evaporated fuel reservoir to the fuel tank via the communication chamber and the charge path when the internal pressure of the fuel tank becomes equal to or less than the predetermined pressure. In addition, a key cylinder sets the negative pressure control valve open upon inserting a key into the key cylinder. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255526 | PISTON ENGINE - The invention relates to a piston engine comprising an intake air duct ( | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255527 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FUEL STATES FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A fuel state control unit for use with internal combustion engines can include a primary heating chamber, a secondary heating chamber, and an expansion chamber. The primary heating chamber has a fuel conduit through which fuel is conveyed. A heater in the primary heating chamber transmits heat to the conveyed fuel in the primary heating chamber. The heater is controlled to maintain a predetermined temperature of the fuel. The heated fuel from the conduit is conveyed into a secondary heating chamber. A pressure plate separates the secondary heating chamber from the expansion chamber. The ports of the pressure plate can regulate the flow of the fuel into the expansion chamber. The heated fuel in the expansion chamber can then be conveyed to an engine so as to increase engine efficiency and reduce the amount of pollutant gases in the engine exhaust. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255528 | PIPE ARRANGEMENT - Disclosed is a pipe arrangement ( | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255529 | REGULATOR - A regulator ( | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255530 | IGNITION SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a method for monitoring an ignition system, wherein the ignition system comprises a charge coil (L | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255531 | INTER-CYLINDER AIR/FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE ABNORMALITY DETECTION APPARATUS AND INTER-CYLINDER AIR/FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE ABNORMALITY DETECTION METHOD FOR MULTICYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An inter-cylinder air/fuel ratio imbalance abnormality detection apparatus for a multicylinder internal combustion engine includes a fuel injection amount change control portion that executes a fuel injection amount change control of forcing a fuel injection amount of a predetermined object cylinder to change by a predetermined amount; an ignition timing retardation control portion that executes an ignition timing retardation control for the predetermined object cylinder; and a detection portion that detects an inter-cylinder air/fuel ratio imbalance abnormality based on output fluctuation regarding the predetermined object cylinder occurring when the fuel injection amount change control and the ignition timing retardation control are executed together for the predetermined object cylinder. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255532 | CONTROLLER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In view of a difference in detectability of an air-fuel ratio sensor with respect to each cylinder, a first exhaust system model and a second exhaust system model are defined. The first exhaust system model outputs an air-fuel ratio at the confluent portion based on an air-fuel ratio in a cylinder. The second exhaust system model outputs a detection value of the exhaust gas sensor based on the air-fuel ratio at the confluent portion. A confluent-portion-air-fuel ratio estimating portion designed based on the second exhaust system model estimates the air-fuel ratio at the confluent portion. A combust-air-fuel ratio estimating portion designed based on the first exhaust system model estimates a combust-air-fuel ratio in each cylinder. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255533 | CONTROL UNIT FOR FUEL SUPPLY REGULATION DURING A COLD-RUNNING PHASE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, METHOD FOR FUEL SUPPLY REGULATION DURING A COLD-RUNNING PHASE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND SIGNAL SEQUENCE - A control unit is provided for fuel supply regulation during a cold-running phase of an internal combustion engine, that includes, but is not limited to an input port for inputting a combustion signal about the presence of a rich or lean combustion of a fuel mixture in the internal combustion engine, a P-element for providing a P-manipulated variable, which sets a fuel reduction upon the presence of a rich combustion and sets a fuel increase upon the presence of a lean combustion, an I-element for providing an I-manipulated variable, which sets a fuel increase, and an output port for controlling a fuel supply, the P-manipulated variable and the I-manipulated variable substantially offsetting one another during the cold-running phase upon the presence of a rich combustion in the stationary state. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255534 | PAINTBALL MARKER WITH INTEGRATED BOLT ENGINE - A paintball marker having a more efficient and reliable bolt engine assembly comprising a hollow bolt resident in the chamber of the gun body and sidable therein, a stationary valve piston inserted within the bolt for sealing said chamber, and a low pressure regulator (LPR) integral to the valve piston for providing a source of low-pressure compressed gas (approx. 90-250 psi) for moving the bolt within the chamber, e.g., between a loading position and a ready-to-fire position. The bolt is the only moving component within the chamber, and its design allows both the high-pressure (300-400 psi) propellant charge and the low pressure (90-250 psi) charge used to reciprocate the bolt to enter perpendicularly through a port or opening in the side of the bolt. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255535 | METHOD FOR CUTTING WORKPIECE WITH WIRE SAW - A method for cutting a workpiece with a wire saw includes running at least one saw wire in a lateral direction. A first abrasive grain slurry is supplied to the saw wire on two points that are separated by a predetermined distance in a lateral direction. Cutting of the workpiece is started by moving at least one of the workpiece and the saw wire relative to the other and bringing the workpiece into contact with the saw wire from above at a location between the two points on the saw wire where the first abrasive grain slurry is supplied. A second abrasive grain slurry is supplied to a part of an area where the saw wire meshes with the workpiece. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255536 | HEATING SYSTEM - A heating system can include certain pressure sensitive features. These features can be configured to change from a first position to a second position based on a pressure of a fuel flowing into the feature. These features can include, fuel selector valves, pressure regulators, burner nozzles, and oxygen depletion sensor nozzles, among other features. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255537 | ADJUSTABLE PORTABLE GRILL - The present invention is an adjustable portable grill that includes a detachable gear system, a height adjusting handle, a plurality of adjustable detachable legs and a fire bowl with two sides that includes a top, a top edge, a back edge, a grill surface, a plurality of small skewers and a rotisserie. A second embodiment of the present invention can also include an inverted t-shaped holder, a height adjusting handle, a plurality of adjustable detachable legs and a fire bowl. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255538 | Grill Smoker Device - A grill smoker device having an upper receptacle member adapted to receive liquid and a lower receptacle member adapted to receive wood chips, the upper and lower receptacle members being releasably connected to each other. A plurality of suspension arms extend laterally from the upper or lower receptacle members such that the device is positionable in a grill beneath the grill grid and above the heat source. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255539 | OVERHEAD VENTILATION SYSTEM INCORPORATING A DOWNWARDLY CONFIGURED REAR SUPPLY PLENUM WITH UPWARD CONFIGURED DIRECTIONAL OUTLET AND INCLUDING BAFFLE PLATES AND DAMPENERS INCORPORATED INTO THE PLENUM FOR EVENLY DISTRIBUTING AN INLET AIRFLOW THROUGH THE PLENUM OUTLET - A ventilation system for use with a cooking appliance to maintain an atmospheric pressure balance existing within an enclosed space surrounding the cooking appliance. A hood establishes a three-dimensional and interiorly recessed configuration and which is supported above the appliance. A filter within the hood communicates with a vacuum driven exhaust extending from the enclosed space. A supply plenum secures in downwardly and opposing fashion relative to a side of the cooking appliance. An air intake communicates the supply plenum with an exterior environment, the plenum including a perforated plate mounted to an inside face thereof in proximity to a bottom closed edge of said plenum and in order to introduce intake air to a side location of the appliance in order to equalize internal pressure and to facilitate upward movement of heated air from the appliance. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255540 | SUN TRACKING SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - A sun tracking solar concentrator includes a one or two-sided linear Fresnel lens imprinted on a rollable sheet that is curved to form as a cylindrical arc surface. A one sided lens has a first zero line or a center point that transmits sunlight through without any refraction. A two sided lens also has a second zero line that is perpendicular to the first zero line. The Fresnel lens may be spooled onto rollers at its two straight ends. The first zero line or the center point may be positioned along the cylindrical arc by rotating one or both of the rollers. This mechanism aimed at providing horizontal tracking of the sun as it moves from East to West. Vertical tracking is accomplished by a tiltable mount coupled to the two rollers. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255541 | Integrated Modular Mounting Apparatus - An integrated mounting apparatus, primarily for solar panels and other renewable energy panels, which reduces the need for anchors in the rooftop and provides energy storage and conversion options. The mounting apparatus has a base, sides, a front, a back, and a top. It is generally wedge-shaped. It has a depression designed to fit photovoltaic and solar thermal panels. It has a number of mounting mechanisms, including ballast, tethers, and fasteners. It has a ballast cavity, which, when filled with water, can store energy and inter-change that energy with the building. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255542 | Portable Grill - A portable grill may be provided. The portable grill may be quickly assembled and dissembled. The portable grill may be transported in a portable case. The portable grill may support a grill surface or skewers. The portable grill may comprise an adjustable ventilation mechanism. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255543 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HYDROLYTIC SACCHARIFICATION OF A CELLULOSIC BIOMASS - A method and system for hydrolyzing cellulose and/or hemicellulose contained in a biomass into monosaccharides and oligosaccharides by using high-temperature and high-pressure water in a subcritical condition is provided. In hydrolyzing cellulose or hemicellulose into saccharides by using high-temperature and high-pressure water in a subcritical condition, a large amount of slurry is cooled into a condition below the subcritical condition by subjecting the slurry contained in a pressure vessel under a high-temperature and high-pressure condition to flash evaporation in a pressure vessel charged with a slurry of a cellulosic biomass and heated halfway. It is possible to prevent saccharides from degrading into organic acids and to save energy by recovery of thermal energy. The cellulosic biomass is charged into a water-permeable vessel and then the water-permeable vessel is encapsulated into the pressure vessel together with water. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255544 | BEPOTASTINE COMPOSITIONS - Novel compositions including bepotastine besilate and a corticosteroid are provided, compositions including at least about 0.008% w/v benzalkonium chloride, and compositions including hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose E15 LV. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255545 | AEROSOL DELIVERY SYSTEM - A ventilator assembly includes a housing defining an inhalation interior space and an exhalation interior space separate from the inhalation interior space. A ventilator port is positioned at a first location of the housing and defines a first passageway in communication with the inhalation interior space and the exhalation interior space. A patient port is positioned at a second location of the housing and defines a second passageway in communication with the inhalation interior space and the exhalation interior space. A one-way inhalation valve permits one-way flow from the ventilator port to the patient port through the inhalation interior space and a one-way exhalation valve permits one-way flow from the patient port to the ventilator port through the exhalation interior space. A receptacle is in communication with the inhalation interior space and is operative to receive a container comprising an aerosolized medication. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255546 | PORTABLE VAPORIZER - A portable vaporizer includes a main body, a removable herbal attachment configured to vaporize and herb, a removable cigarette attachment configured to vaporize the contents of a cigarette, wherein the main body is configured to attach interchangeably to the removable herbal attachment and the removable cigarette attachment. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255547 | APPARATUS FOR RESPIRATING OF PATIENTS - Apparatus for the respirating of patients with means for the circulating in one direction in a line system of gas, with supplies for the various components of the gas and with a line system part in which a carbon dioxide absorber device is provided, whereby the line system further is provided with a by-pass line for leading of the respiratory gas outside of the line system part with the absorber device, characterized in that a control unit is provided by means of which the operating of the closing means takes place in dependence on one or more measurements of the concentration of carbon dioxide in the respiratory gas in the line system, and wherein the line system is provided with a circulation blower. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255548 | DRY POWDER INHALERS - Dry powder inhalers include electronic displays, readers and/or counters that can decrement dose amounts, inhibit misuse, read data on drug containment devices and/or communicate with remote devices. The dry powder containers can include at least a pair of cooperating generally tubular members, including an inner member and a generally tubular outer member sized and configured to slidably receive the inner member. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255549 | COUNTER FOR A FLUID OR POWDER DISPENSER DEVICE - A dose counter, the counter having a base body, with a rotary counter element assembled in the base body on a pin forming the axis of rotation. The rotary counter element co-operating with an actuator member adapted to cause the rotary counter element to turn each time the actuator member is actuated. The actuator member including a fastener for fastening to the base body ( | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255550 | BREATHING CIRCUIT SYSTEM - A breathing circuit system for supplying a breathable gas from a breathable gas supply system to a patient interface. The system comprises a heated conduit, comprising a hose and a hose heating system associated with the hose, and a plurality of adapter elements. The hose heating system is provided for operating within a first predetermined voltage range. A controller is associated with the breathing circuit and provides voltage within a second predetermined voltage range. Each adapter element comprises at least one electric component provided for adjusting the voltage supplied by the controller from a second range to the first range. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255551 | RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a respiratory assistance device comprising a main tube, forming a main channel, respiratory gas supplying auxiliary channels, deflection means for the respiratory gas coming from the auxiliary channels, sealing means for ensuring a sealed fluid communication between a patient's trachea and the main channel, as well as a secondary tube, forming a secondary channel, extending inside the main tube. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255552 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING CHEYNE-STOKES RESPIRATION - A system and method for delivering a flow of breathing gas to an airway of a patient. The system monitors a characteristic that varies based on variations of the flow of the breathing gas and determines a Target Flow for the gas to be delivered to the patient based on the monitored characteristic. The Target Flow is set to a level sufficient to treat Cheyne-Stokes respiration or a sleep disordered breathing event. The system also alters the Target Flow based on a determination that the patient is experiencing a sleep disordered breathing event. The system further determines a pressure relief component and controls the flow of gas delivered to the patient based on the Target Flow and the pressure relief component. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255553 | VENTILATION INTERFACE FOR SLEEP APNEA THERAPY - The ventilation interface for sleep apnea therapy interfaces a ventilation device to the patient's airways. The ventilation interface includes a pair of nasal inserts made from flexible, resilient silicone which are oval shaped in cross-section and slightly tapered from a base proximal the ventilation supply to the distal tip end. A bead flange is disposed about the exterior of each insert at the distal end of the insert. A bleed port for release of exhaled air is defined through a conical vent projecting normally to the path of the incoming air flow, and continues through a nipple extending to the exterior of the air conduit. In one embodiment, a pair of nasal inserts are integral with a nasal cannula body, with bleed ports axially aligned with each insert. In another embodiment, each insert is independently connected to a separate, thin-walled, flexible supply line. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255554 | Medical system - A respiratory anesthesia mask has an exposed face. The mask has an interior periphery in a continuous loop to fit a face of a patient. The mask having a centrally located exterior cylinder adapted to couple with a source of respiratory anesthesia gas. The mask has an intermediate section in a generally frusto-conical configuration between the interior periphery and the tube. Eyelid closure and protection equipment is received and supported on the face of the intermediate section of the mask. The closure and protection equipment includes two repositionable adhesive strips with interior and exterior surfaces. The closure and protection equipment includes temporary adhesive on the interior surface of the repositionable adhesive strip. In this manner, the repositionable adhesive strips are removably coupled to the face of the intermediate section of the mask. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255555 | INFLATION AND MONITORING ASSEMBLY FOR A PRESSURE CUFF - An assembly structured to inflate a retaining or pressure cuff of a medical device of the type associated with artificial airway tube and concurrently monitor pressure therein. A pump assembly is movably connected to a casing and structured to force fluid flow, for inflation of a pressure chamber of the casing. An indicator member is visually accessible through a casing window and is variably positionable dependent on and indicative of existing pressure within the retaining cuff. The existing pressure within the pressure chamber is substantially equivalent to that within the retaining cuff thereby facilitating the variable position of the indicator member being indicative of pressure within the retaining cuff. A junction between the casing and an inflation lumen is structured to allow disconnection and prevent reconnection between the casing and the lumen. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255556 | FALLOPIAN TUBE FILTER - Apparatuses and methods are provided for a removable, non-permanent indwelling contraceptive fallopian tube filter that provides an immediate, customized anatomically-fit barrier between sperm and egg to prevent pregnancy without the use of drugs, hormones, or altering the anatomy. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255557 | WOUND CARE APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A wound care apparatus having a first surface for supporting a first portion of a patient's leg, and a second surface for supporting a second portion of a patient's leg, the apparatus enabling a healthcare professional to provide unaided treatment to the patient's leg. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255558 | TISSUE GUARD FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A tissue guard for medical applications. The tissue guard may include a tissue shielding portion having a central area and a peripheral area, and an attachment portion that is coupled to the shielding portion and adapted to couple to a medical tool. The attachment portion may include a first prong and a second prong, disposed such that the medical tool is received between the prongs. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255559 | CUSTOM DENTAL APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF CREATING A CUSTOM DENTAL APPLIANCE - According to one embodiment, a dental device is provided. The dental device comprises an arched frame configured to be positioned proximate to the occlusal surface of a user's dental arch such that the arched frame extends beyond the cuspids of the user's dental arch. The arched frame defines a plurality of apertures, and the arched frame comprises an adjustment mechanism. The dental device further comprises a moldable tray coupled to the arched frame. The moldable tray engages the plurality of apertures and comprises a channel configured to engage at least some of the teeth of the user's dental arch. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255560 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTION OF SNORING AND IMPROVED BREATHING - According to one embodiment, a dental device is provided. The dental device comprises an arch configured to engage at least some of the teeth of a user's dental arch and having a midline that aligns substantially with the anterior midline of the user's mouth when the arch is inserted in the user' s mouth. The dental device further comprises a dental attachment that comprises an anchoring element configured to be outside the user's mouth when the arch is inserted in the user's mouth. The dental device further comprises a second arch and a second anchoring element coupled to the second arch along the midline of the second arch. The dental device further comprises a tension element configured to engage the second anchoring element and to couple to the anchoring element outside the user's mouth when the second arch is inserted in the user's mouth. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255561 | DEVISE FOR SNORING AND OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT - A device for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea treatment has an oral elastic glove portion adapted to removably cover a free moving portion of a user's tongue. Three vacuum suction cups are used to attach the device to the hard palate and the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the tongue in order to hold the device in place without allowing the tongue to move backwards. A vacuum creating cannula and a syringe attached to a tip of the device to create a vacuum once the device in positioned in the user's mouth. In addition, a balloon is provided to prevent soft palate vibrations. A skin attachment pad is removably attached to the user's face close to the mouth and holds the end of a string provided to secure the tongue glove from moving during sleep or be accidentally swallowed. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255562 | SURGICAL INCISE DRAPES AND METHODS FOR THEIR APPLICATION - A surgical incise drape of the invention comprises: an essentially transparent or translucent extensible film having opposite first and second major surfaces and opposite first and second side edges; a pressure-sensitive adhesive adhered to at least a major portion of the first major surface of the extensible film; an extensible carrier removably adhered to the second major surface of the extensible film and extending past the first and second side edges of the extensible film to provide gripping portions for facilitating wrinkle-free application of the drape to a patient; and, optionally, a release liner adhered to the pressure-sensitive adhesive opposite the extensible film. Methods of applying such surgical incise drapes to a surgical site on a patient's body are also disclosed. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255563 | UNIVERSAL ORAL APPLIANCE WITH A UNIVERSAL COUPLER - According to one embodiment, a universal oral appliance is provided. The universal oral appliance comprises an arched frame configured to be positioned proximate to the occlusal surface of a user's dental arch such that the arched frame extends beyond the cuspids of the user's dental arch when the arched frame is inserted in the user's mouth. The arched frame comprises a universal coupler configured to removably engage a dental attachment. The universal coupler comprises a substantially planar surface proximate to and extending across the midline of the arched frame. The universal coupler further comprises a first rail coupled to a first end of the substantially planar surface, and a second rail coupled to a second end of the substantially planar surface. The first rail, second rail, and substantially planar surface form a slot. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255564 | Earplug Having A Resilient Core Structure - An earplug for insertion into an ear canal of a user has a front, a back, a side extending between the front and the back, a longitudinal axis, and a transverse axis. A core structure is selectively moveable from an un-deformed position to a deformed, insertable position suitable for insertion of the earplug into the ear canal of the user. A cover covers at least a portion of the core structure and is adapted for contact with the ear canal of the user. An actuator is operatively connected to the core structure for moving the core structure from the un-deformed position to the deformed, insertable position upon application of a force to the actuator. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255565 | MEDICAL BACKBOARD - A medical backboard comprising a front board, a rear board, and one or more polypropylene honeycomb inserts situated between the front and rear board. The front board comprises a head recess, a torso recess, and a foot/heel recess for the insertion of gel pads. The front board comprises a plurality of lateral and longitudinal channels and ridges that increase the strength of the board and decrease the overall weight of the board. The rear board comprises lateral ridges in the neck and ankle areas that increase the strength of the board, and it also comprises a head recess, torso recess and/foot/heel recess that create a ground-contacting surface when the board is placed on the ground. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255566 | AIR SUCTION DEVICE FOR A SMOKING APPARATUS - The various embodiments herein provide an air suction device for a smoking apparatus. The air suction device comprises a cylindrical housing, an impeller, an impeller cover, a motor assembled inside the housing to drive the impeller, a plurality of batteries provided in the housing, a battery cover to enclose the plurality of batteries and a switch provided externally to the cylindrical housing. When the switch is in ON condition, the plurality of batteries supply an electrical power to the motor and the motor converts the electrical power into a mechanical power which in turn causes propulsion of the impeller thereby sucking out the air from a water bowl of the smoking apparatus. The propulsive motion of the impeller sucks out the air from the water bowl until the air inside the water bowl is replaced by condensed smoke. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255567 | IMPROVED DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF A MEDICAMENT - The disclosure relates to an improved method of enhancing nicotine concentrations in a gaseous carrier. The methods are adaptable to the delivery of nicotine for therapeutic effect in various diseases, in particular nicotine for tobacco product use cessation, substitution and/or harm reduction. The disclosure further relates various devices and device design principles for practicing these methods. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255568 | FILTER FOR APPLICATION IN A CIGARETTE TUBE, ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FILTER - The invention relates to a filter for application in a cigarette tube. The invention also relates to an assembly of a cigarette tube and at least one filter according to the invention received in the cigarette tube. The invention further relates to a cigarette, in particular a “joint”, based on such an assembly. The invention also relates to a blank for the purpose of manufacturing a filter according to the invention. The invention moreover relates to a method for manufacturing a filter according to the invention. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255569 | FILTERED CIGARETTE COMPRISING A TUBULAR ELEMENT IN FILTER - The invention provides a cigarette with a filter element comprising at least one longitudinally extending section of filter material. The section of filter material comprises a smoke-altering material therein that is useful for removing a quantity of vapor phase chemicals from the mainstream smoke. The section of filter material further comprises one or more tubes inserted into and extending through section of filter material. The one or more tubes each define a channel adapted for passage of mainstream smoke through the section of filter material while substantially avoiding contact of the portion of mainstream smoke therein with the smoke-altering material. The provision of a portion of mainstream smoke substantially unaltered by the smoke-altering material can be useful to retain certain desirable taste and other sensory properties of the mainstream smoke. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255570 | NAIL CARE DEVICE - A nail care apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, a nail care apparatus comprises a housing, a blade extending from the housing to a distal end, a motor disposed in the housing and operatively driving the blade to reciprocate in two parallel planes, and a power source providing power to the motor. The distal end of the blade may narrow to a peaked distal edge. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255571 | SKIN CARE DEVICE - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations an abrasive exterior is attached to a body about obtuse to a right-angle of a trapezoid geometry of the body. In some implementations, the body includes a pocket along a longitudinal axis of the body and in some implementations the body includes a groove along a lateral axis. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255572 | Disposable Cosmetic Makeup Palette - A method or process to apply powder makeup without messy spilling of powder from the makeup. The process utilizes a disposable, biodegradable, and/or recyclable and electrostatically-charged material that attracts dust particles. This electrostatically-charged material is used to to blot excess powder from cosmetic applicators, and also serves as a palette to mix powder cosmetics for application. Furthermore, it is used to cleanup the area at which the cosmetics are applied. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255573 | PROCESS FOR PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - Present invention relates to a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. Present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein hair is optionally washed or wetted or shampooed and a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair wherein at least one of the two compositions comprise a thickening polyurethane polymer. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255574 | Cosmetic Composition Comprising Polymer Comprising Direct Crosslinks - A composition comprising polymer P | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255575 | Dissolving Microwave Cleaner - A product and process for cleaning the interior surfaces of a microwave oven. Specifically, using a phosphate free dissolving tablet as an efficient and effective product for the removal of debris, dirt, film, and/or buildup from surfaces within the interior of the microwave oven | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255576 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING CONVEYING SURFACE - Labor saving and automatization of cleaning work of a conveyance face for articles or materials are intended to reliably and quickly execute the cleaning work. A cleaning apparatus has a cleaning implement ( | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255577 | PARTIAL SOLUTION REPLACEMENT IN RECYCLABLE PERSULFURIC ACID CLEANING SYSTEMS - A method of implementing cleaning solution replacement in a recyclable fluid cleaning system for semiconductor wafers includes activating electrode current for an electrolysis reactor included in the cleaning system. At least one of electrode voltage and operating time for the electrolysis reactor is monitored, until a trigger point has been reached. The trigger point includes one of the electrode voltage reaching a predetermined threshold voltage value, a process time counter reaching a predetermined counter value, and a time value that the electrode voltage has been at the threshold voltage value reaching predetermined value. The process time counter is incremented based on one or more of actual wafer processing time, wafer type, number of wafers processed, and thickness of material to be stripped. Upon reaching the trigger point, the electrode current is deactivated, and at least a portion of cleaning system fluid is drained and replaced with fresh cleaning fluid. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255578 | VEHICLE MOUNTED APPARATUS FOR HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID BLASTING - A vehicle mounted apparatus for high-pressure fluid blasting to remove material from or otherwise treat a surface, the apparatus comprising: a high-pressure fluid supply connected to a nozzle assembly containing at least one nozzle, the nozzle assembly being supported for movement along a track mounted transversely on the vehicle; and a suction device for conveying airflow and removed material through a conduit from the nozzle assembly to a treatment zone within the vehicle, the treatment zone having a separation means for accumulating removed material, a means for conveying airflow from the separation means to the suction device, and a to means for conveying the removed material to a storage zone. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255579 | FLUID FLOW DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLIES PRINCIPALLY FOR CONNECTION TO SWEEP TAIL HOSES OF AUTOMATIC SWIMMING POOL CLEANERS - Detailed are fluid flow deflectors principally for use with sweep tail hoses of automatic swimming pool cleaners. The deflectors do not function principally on gravitational forces and need not necessarily employ flexible components or attachments for purposes of effecting deflection. Instead, the deflectors may be rigid and continually position a fixed obstacle in a central portion of a fluid stream. Perforations in a rigid wall, moreover, draw fluid into the deflectors, creating a greater volume of exiting stream when an associated pool cleaner is underwater. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255580 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND CLEANING METHOD - A cleaning apparatus includes: a first storage unit; and a heating unit configured to heat the cleaning liquid stored in the first storage unit. The cleaning apparatus further includes: a signal reception unit configured to receive a surplus power generation notification signal; a heating control unit configured to control the heating unit to heat the cleaning liquid stored in the first storage unit when the surplus power generation notification signal is received; a second storage unit configured to introduce therein, at non-cleaning time, the cleaning liquid stored in the first storage unit and heated by the heating unit, and to store the introduced cleaning liquid with heat insulation; and a cleaning liquid spraying unit configured to introduce therein the cleaning liquid stored in the first storage unit or the second storage unit, and to spray the introduced cleaning liquid. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255581 | CLEANING AND DRYING-PREVENTING METHOD, AND CLEANING AND DRYING-PREVENTING APPARATUS - A cleaning and drying-preventing method including: positioning a nozzle in a container such that a funnel-like inner circumferential surface of the container is located around a periphery of a distal end of the nozzle; sucking a liquid in the nozzle to retract a level of the liquid to a side of a supply passage; supplying a solvent into the container to form a swirl flow of the solvent turning around the distal end of the nozzle, and cleaning the nozzle by the swirl flow; supplying a solvent into the container to form a liquid pool of the solvent; and further retracting the level of the liquid in the nozzle to the side of the supply passage. A liquid layer, an air layer, and a solvent layer are formed in the nozzle in this order from the side of the supply passage, to prevent drying of the liquid in the nozzle. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255582 | LOW NOISE SINGLE PHASE SYNCHRONOUS ELECTRIC MOTOR - A method of operating a dishwasher having a single phase synchronous electric motor (SPSEM), wherein the rotational speed of the SPSEM is controlled by a controller for reduced level of noise and vibration. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255583 | No-Contact Wet Processing Tool with Site Isolation - Embodiments of the current invention describe a substrate processing tool. The substrate processing tool includes a housing defining a chamber, a substrate support, a container, and an impelling mechanism. The substrate support is coupled to the housing and configured to support a substrate within the chamber. The container is coupled to the housing within the chamber and configured to hold a liquid. The container is below and spaced apart from the substrate. The impelling mechanism is coupled to the housing and configured to apply a force to the liquid within the container such that an impelled portion of the liquid contacts a lower surface of the substrate. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255584 | METHOD OF CLEANING CYLINDERS OR ROLLS - A method of cleaning cylinders ( | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255585 | Portable System for Directing Pressurized Air Upon a Surface - A portable system for treating, for example, cleaning and/or drying, surfaces, including both indoor and outdoor surfaces, is provided. The system includes a pressurized air outlet assembly, or “air knife” assembly, coupled to a source of pressurized air, for example, a blower, a fan, or a turbine. The air knife assembly concentrates a high volume exhaust flow of air into a high velocity, high temperature, and/or high pressure air stream directed at a target surface. The air stream can be angularly varied to propel water, snow, debris, and other particulate from the target surface, for example, a path or roadway being cleaned or dried. The air knife blade assembly is substantially long enough to allow a single lane of roadway or runway to be dried and cleaned in one pass, but can also be shortened to allow treatment of narrower paths. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255586 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING AND DRYING OF WAFERS - An first example method and apparatus for etching and cleaning a substrate comprises device with a first manifold and a second manifold. The first manifold has a plurality of nozzles for dispensing chemicals onto the substrate. The second manifold is attached to a vacuum source and/or a dry air/gas source. A second example embodiment is a wafer cleaning device and method that uses a manifold with capillary jet nozzles and a liquid capillary jet stream to clean substrates. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255587 | PAINT ROLLER CLEANER - A paint roller cleaner has a base for resting in a sink and a knob for receiving on its outside surface the inside surface of a paint-laden paint roller. The knob is adjustable relative to the base, and/or the roller is adjustable relative to the knob, so that the roller is vertical and water filing the roller will evenly and uniformly overflow and clean the roller outer surface. The knob may be an upstanding, tapered, hollow cylinder that rotates about a horizontal axis at its base to adjust its angle relative to the base, wherein the tapered cylindrical surface allows the cleaner to cooperate with variously-sized rollers. In another version, the knob is a hollow sphere, with its top end truncated, and with several spaced-apart vertical slits in its side, like a collet, for flexing/bending to various diameters to cooperate with variously-sized rollers. In another version, the knob is a sphere. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255588 | SELF REGULATING FLUID BEARING HIGH PRESSURE ROTARY NOZZLE WITH BALANCED THRUST FORCE - A high pressure rotary nozzle having a rotating shaft operating within a fixed housing wherein the of axial force which acts upon the shaft due to the fluid pressure at the shaft inlet is balanced by allowing passage of a small amount of the pressurized fluid to be bled to an area or chamber between the outside of the opposite end of the shaft and the inside of the housing where the fluid pressure can act axially in an opposing direction upon the shaft to balance the axial inlet force. The balance of axial forces is self-regulating by controlling escape of the fluid through a tapered or frusto-conical region between the shaft and housing. This further provides a fluid bearing between the two surfaces and allows use of interchangeable rotating jet heads having jet orifices which can be oriented in virtually any desirable configuration including axially forward of the nozzle. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255589 | CRUTCH - An articulated grip pad is disclosed which includes a vertical supporting member that has a generally spherical bottom end. The crutch also includes a gripping pad having a bore. The generally spherical end of the vertical support is securely received into the bore. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255590 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE - A thermoelectric conversion module includes two substrates, electrodes, thermoelectric conversion elements provided between the substrates and electrically connected in series via the electrodes, a polygonally-shaped thermoelectric conversion element disposition area provided on inner surface of the substrate wherein the thermoelectric conversion elements are disposed in the thermoelectric conversion element area, a fin radiator provided on outer surface of the substrate and a fin disposition area wherein the fin radiator is disposed in the fin disposition area. The fin disposition area and the thermoelectric conversion element disposition area are located on opposite sides of the substrates so as to overlap each other via the substrate. Part of each of the thermoelectric conversion elements located at least one corner of the thermoelectric conversion element disposition area is located outside the fin disposition area when the fin disposition area is projected on the thermoelectric conversion element disposition area. | 2012-10-11 |
| 20120255591 | Enhanced Systems and Methods for Using a Power Converter for Balancing Modules in Single-String and Multi-String Configurations - Apparatuses and methods include a solar array having one or more string buses of series-connected solar modules. The current outputs from the solar modules on each string bus can be balanced along with the voltage output from the string buses. Local management units coupled between the solar modules and the string buses are configured to control the voltage output from each solar module. When the solar modules on each string are balanced, and when the string buses are balanced (or before the solar modules and string buses are balanced), an inverter or other device connected to the solar array can find the array's maximum power point via a maximum power point tracking algorithm. | 2012-10-11 |
