43rd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110259849 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING IMPRINT MOLD AND MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - According to one embodiment, a method for producing an imprint mold includes forming, on a substrate, a plurality of guides including a first wall surface and a second wall surface, wherein an angle between at least one of the first and second wall surfaces and an exposed substrate surface is 131° or less, applying a self-assembling material, which forms a sphere when phase-separated, to a guide groove area defined by the first wall surface, the second wall surface and the substrate surface, and self-assembling the self-assembling material to form a dot pattern, etching the substrate by using the dot pattern as a mask to transfer the dot pattern and forming an imprint mold by using the substrate with the dot pattern transferred as a master mold. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259850 | PROCESS FOR FORMING A LIGHT BEAM PATH IN A DIELECTRIC MIRROR - An optical mirror element includes an optically transmissive element having a first surface and a second surface, and a reflective coating layer on the first surface that defines a mirror surface. A first portion of the first surface does not include the reflective coating layer such that the first portion defines an optically transmissive window in the mirror surface. Q method of forming an optical mirror element having a window portion includes providing an optical element, masking a first portion of a first surface of the optical element, and thereafter applying a reflective coating to the first surface so as to define a reflective surface, wherein the masked portion defines a transmissive region in the reflective surface. The exposed portion of the first surface may be coated with an anti-reflective coating, either before or after the reflective coating is applied. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259851 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ION ENERGY DISTRIBUTION - Systems, methods and apparatus for regulating ion energies in a plasma chamber are disclosed. An exemplary method includes placing a substrate in a plasma chamber, forming a plasma in the plasma chamber, controllably switching power to the substrate so as to apply a periodic voltage function to the substrate, and modulating, over multiple cycles of the periodic voltage function, the periodic voltage function responsive to a desired distribution of energies of ions at the surface of the substrate so as to effectuate the desired distribution of ion energies on a time-averaged basis. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259852 | Valve system for an arc extinguishing chamber and circuit breaker comprising same - A closing system for an arc extinguishing chamber of a circuit breaker with high breaking capacity has been developed. The system according to the invention comprises a first duct equipped with a set of filters able to support usual pressures caused by the gases arising from the switching arc, in particular about 10 to 12 bars, and a second duct closed by a valve device enabling direct outlet of the exhaust gases when the pressure exceeds a threshold so as to prevent any explosion of the case. The outer wall of the extinguishing chamber is designed for the circuit breaker housing so as, including in case of opening of the valve device, to direct the gases and to prevent any arc-over on the frame. The valve device comprises a suitable membrane made from polymer, in particular aramide. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259853 | CONSUMABLE-ELECTRODE GAS-SHIELD ARC WELDING METHOD AND CONSUMABLE-ELECTRODE GAS-SHIELD ARC WELDING SYSTEM - In consumable-electrode gas-shield arc welding, carbon dioxide gas is used as shield gas; the molten pool is formed using a pulsed arc as a leading electrode arc transferring one droplet per cycle by alternately outputting, in each cycle, pulses of two different pulse waveforms of which a pulse peak current level and/or a pulse width per period differ; the conductively heated filler wire is inserted into the molten pool as a trailing electrode; the distance between a tip of the filler wire inserted into the molten pool and a conductive point of the filler wire is set within a range of 200×10 | 2011-10-27 |
20110259854 | CLAD WELDING METHOD - A clad welding method, which can prevent the occurrence of incomplete fusion, and can cover the surface of a base material over a wide range with a weld metal, while suppressing the dilution of the weld metal, by use of a relatively simple technique, is provided. For this purpose, a welding heat input is increased at a location where one end ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110259855 | Plasma Torch Electrode with Improved Cooling Capability - An electrode for a plasma arc torch includes a hollow elongated body having an open end and a closed end and an end face located at the closed end inside of the hollow elongated body. The end face has a center portion. A plurality of heat exchanging elements are in thermal communication with the end face. The heat exchanging elements have side walls defining an elongated channel between adjacent heat exchanging elements. The elongated channel extends radially from the center portion to an inner surface of the elongated body. The elongated channel provides a thermally conductive path that transfers sufficient heat from the elongated body to a cooling fluid during an operation of the plasma arc torch to prevent premature failure of the electrode. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259856 | APPARATUSES FOR FABRICATING PATTERNS USING LASER DIODE - An apparatus for fabricating patterns using a laser diode is presented. The apparatus includes at least one laser diode, at least one lens and a mask having at least one pin hole, wherein light emitted from the laser diode is emitted through the lens and the pin hole to be focused on a first material layer. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259857 | ROTATING LASER WELDING PRESSURE UNIT - A laser welding pressure unit comprises a housing, a rotating element, and a foot. The housing may attach to a laser head. The rotating element may include an outer ring rotatably coupled to an inner ring, wherein the outer ring is coupled to the housing. The foot may couple to the inner ring such that the foot rotates with respect to the housing. The foot may also be configured to contact an upper surface of a metal sheet and may be oriented such that while the metal sheet is being welded, the foot rotates about a central vertical axis and the laser welding pressure unit is able to move in any direction without the foot breaking contact with the surface. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259858 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LASER DEPOSITION WELDING USING A POWDERY WELDING MATERIAL - An apparatus and method are provided for the laser deposition welding of powdery welding material having increased flexibility and reduced costs, in particular for systems engineering. The powdery welding material is conveyed via a nozzle coaxial with respect to a laser beam directed in a focused manner with a constant focal length onto a processing region of a workpiece through the nozzle onto the processing region. A plurality of optical elements are statically arranged in a laser optical unit for the shaping and beam guidance of the laser beam. The laser optical unit it attached to a processing head and can be moved with the processing head parallel to the optical axis of the laser beam by a first drive. The plane of the focal point can thereby be changed with respect to the workpiece surface and to the size of the surface of the focal point in the processing region. The nozzle can be moved independently of the laser optical unit parallel to the optical axis of the laser beam by a second drive. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259859 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A METAL SHEET WITH A WELDED-ON PIPE - The invention relates to a method for producing a metal sheet ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110259860 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LASER-BASED FORMATION OF MICRO-SHAPES IN SURFACES OF OPTICAL ELEMENTS - A method of forming a surface feature extending into a sample includes providing a laser operable to emit an output beam and modulating the output beam to form a pulse train having a plurality of pulses. The method also includes a) directing the pulse train along an optical path intersecting an exposed portion of the sample at a position i and b) focusing a first portion of the plurality of pulses to impinge on the sample at the position i. Each of the plurality of pulses is characterized by a spot size at the sample. The method further includes c) ablating at least a portion of the sample at the position i to form a portion of the surface feature and d) incrementing counter i. The method includes e) repeating steps a) through d) to form the surface feature. The sample is free of a rim surrounding the surface feature. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259861 | FIBER LASER SYSTEMS FOR COLD ABLATION - Scribing operations with reduced substrate heating can be provided by applying multiple optical pulses to a substrate within a time interval that is less than a material recombination time. Typically a series of pulses of durations of 5-200 ps with pulse energies of less than about 0.002 mJ can be applied at rates of about 1 MHz to about 30 MHz. Beam area and beam scanning are configured to provide substantial overlap so that material can be removed by cold ablation. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259862 | Additive Manufacturing Apparatus with a Chamber and a Removably-Mountable Optical Module; Method of Preparing a Laser Processing Apparatus with such Removably-Mountable Optical Module - An additive manufacturing apparatus comprises a processing chamber ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110259863 | METHOD OF WELDING COIL END OF STATOR OF ELECTRIC ROTATING MACHINE - A method of welding a plurality of conductors to form a winding extending through an annular stator core. The conductors are inserted into slots formed in the stator core to have coil ends extending outside an end surface of the stator core. A plurality of pairs of the coil ends are arranged in diagonal arrays extending diagonally with respect to a radial direction of the stator core. The method inserts a first electrode into a gap between adjacent two of the diagonal arrays and then brings a second electrode close to one of the adjacent two of the diagonal arrays to arc-weld, the pairs of the coil ends. This welding method enables the welding of the coil ends arrayed in the above layout efficiently while keeping the electrical insulation between the pairs of the coil ends. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259864 | Digital Auto Hot Towel Cabinet Systems - A hot towel cabinet comprising a frame; a door; at least one removable rack; a timer; a UV light lamp; and a heating unit. The frame defines an outer parameter of the inner volume and the door is hingedly coupled to the frame such that the inner volume is accessible by a user. The removable rack is suitable to hold at least one towel during at least one sanitizing and warming period and the timer is settable to initiate and time the sanitizing and warming period. The UV light lamp sanitizes the towels during the sanitizing and warming period and the heating unit operates to provide heat to the inner volume. The hot towel cabinet is usable to contain the towels during the sanitizing and warming period such that the towels are sanitized and warmed up for a warm towel treatment and/or service. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259865 | AIRCRAFT HEATING ARRANGEMENT - A heater for heating air passing through a conduit to an aircraft cabin includes a first support ring in the conduit, defining an air passage there through. A plurality of serpentine heating elements is provided, with each heating element extending across the air passage and being supported at both sides of the air passage by the support ring. The serpentine heating elements are generally parallel to each other and evenly spaced in the air passage. A power supply supplies electrical current to the heating elements such that air passing through the air passage is heated by the heating elements. The heating elements may are non-planar, wavy, corrugated in shape, permitting them to be supported only at their side edges. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259866 | SYSTEM FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL - A system for removing frozen precipitation that has accumulated on a surface of a road vehicle is disclosed. In an embodiment, the system includes a hydrophobic and/or low friction sheet attached to an upper surface of the road vehicle. The system may further include a heating array attached to the surface and a power source. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259867 | WIRELESS DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD - A diagnostic system for an oven chamber, an oven system, and a method of wirelessly monitoring item temperature in an oven chamber are disclosed. In some embodiments, a temperature sensor used for sensing the temperature of an item is moved or transported with the item by a conveyor system. Also, in some embodiments, a wireless transmitter coupled to the temperature sensor can transmit a temperature signal to a receiver located outside of the oven chamber, and can also be moved or transported with the item. Data representative of item temperature can be stored, displayed, and/or used to modulate operation of the oven in some embodiments. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259868 | Heating Iron Case - A case for holding an iron having a heating element coupled to a handle, the handle coupled to an electrical cord having a plug, the apparatus comprising: a sleeve having an opening for receiving the heating element; a pair of flaps each coupled to the surface of the sleeve, the flaps forming a cavity from one portion of the perimeter of the opening to another portion of the perimeter of the opening, the cavity being such that the electrical cord can be wrapped around the sleeve and secured by removably coupling the flaps around the electrical cord. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259869 | COOKING APPARATUS WITH NON-METAL PLATES - The invention is directed to a cooking apparatus including two non-metal plates, each of which has a non-metal platen and an integral or bonded thin film element. The non-metal platen is made from material selected from nano-ceramic, pyroceramic glass, ceramic reinforced with silicon carbide, silicon carbide or mica composite. Each of the plates are mounted in a frame having an upper portion pivotally mounted to a lower portion with the non-metal platens opposing each other. There is also a control means for controlling the electrical current to the thin film elements and the plates can be heated to temperatures between 300° C. and 450° C. to provide even cooking of the food product while providing energy efficiencies. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259870 | TERMINAL BLOCK COOLING APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRIC COOKING RANGE - An electric cooking range includes an oven having an electric baking element and a back panel positioned behind the oven. A spacer bracket is positioned between the back panel and an electrical terminal block. A bottom panel is positioned below the bracket and spaced apart from a number of mounting feet so as to create a gap between the bottom panel and the mounting feet. The bracket has a passageway positioned over an opening formed in the bottom panel such that when the baking element is energized, air from the gap is drawn into the passageway and advanced upwardly along the passageway. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259871 | INTELLIGENT ELECTRIC KETTLE - An intelligent electric kettle includes a heating element for heating water contained in the intelligent electric kettle, a sensor for sensing the temperature of the water, and a control unit being configured to collect data during the operation of the intelligent electric kettle. The control unit is also configured to execute a predetermined program and calculate a cut-off temperature based on the data and a predetermined target temperature. The control unit is further configured to turn off the electric power provided to the heating element when the temperature of the water sensed by the sensor is equal to or greater than the calculated cut-off temperature. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259872 | NTC/PTC HEATING PAD - A controllable heating pad, having a heating conductor embedded in the heating pad, a sensing conductor embedded in the heating pad, a resistive material providing a distributed electrical path between the heating conductor and the sensing conductor, a first current sensor to sense a current in the heating conductor and a second current sensor to sense a current in the sensing conductor. A method of controlling a temperature of a heating pad, including the steps of: warming the heating pad to at least a first predetermined temperature by use of an adjustable on/off signal to the controllable switch, measuring currents through an NTC material or a combination of a PTC material and an NTC material; and maintaining a temperature of the heating pad to within a predetermined temperature range by use of the adjustable on/off signal to the controllable switch. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259873 | HOT-AIR SUPPLYING DEVICE AND HOT- AIR SUPPLYING METHOD - A hot-air supplying method that includes: generating, by means of a heat pump, hot air that is at a temperature lower than a desired target hot-air temperature; subsequently heating, by a heater, the hot air having been generated by the heat pump, while controlling the heater the temperature adjuster so as to adjust the temperature of hot air thus heated to the target hot-air temperature. This makes it possible to supply, with reduced energy loss and at low costs, hot air for processing a work, the hot air being necessary in a factory where processing and assembly or the like are carried out. Further, temperature control accuracy is enhanced. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259874 | Flat Heating Apparatus - A flat heating apparatus includes a plank, at least one heater, at least one wire and a metal foil. The plank includes a vacuum chamber defined therein and at least one groove defined in an upper face thereof. The heater is located in the groove. The wire is directed through the heater and extended from the plank. The metal foil is provided on the plank so that the heater is located between the metal foil and the plank. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259875 | NI-CR-FE ALLOY FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE USE - The present application relates to an alloy for use at high temperature. The invention is characterized in that the alloy consists principally of Ni, Cr and Fe and in that the alloy has a principal composition such that the levels of the elements Fe, Si, C, Nb and Mo lie within the following intervals, given in percentage by weight: Fe 5-13 Si 1-3 C <0.1 Nb <0.2 Mo <1.0 and in that Ni comprises the balance, while its level does not exceed 69% and in that the level of Cr is greater than Cr=15% and in that it is less than the lower of the two values Cr=5*Si−2.5*Fe+42.5 and Cr=25 | 2011-10-27 |
20110259876 | SYSTEM FOR FORMING BRAZED JOINT BETWEEN TIE WIRE AND WORKPIECE, AND METHODS THEREFOR - A system for forming a brazed joint between a tie wire and a workpiece, and methods therefor are presented. The system includes: a braze chamber including an induction heating coil, the induction heating coil having magnetic flux concentrators thereon; and a controller receiving a temperature feedback signal from a temperature sensor on a tie wire and controlling a temperature of a section of the tie wire to be brazed by controlling an electrical current applied to the induction heating coil. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259877 | INDUCTION HEATING COOKER - The present invention provides an induction heating cooker, which is structured to cut off visible light being incident upon an infrared sensor, yet being capable of more accurately sensing any abnormality of the infrared sensor before heating is started. To this end, the induction heating cooker includes a sensor failure sensing-purpose light emitting portion that emits visible light for sensing any failure of an infrared sensor, a visible light cutting filter provided on a surface of a printed circuit board holding the infrared sensor so as to cover the field of view of the infrared sensor, and a control unit that limits the output of an inverter circuit supplying a high-frequency current to a heating coil when the output of the infrared sensor is equal to or less than a threshold value in a situation where the sensor failure sensing-purpose light emitting portion is lit up. The infrared sensor receives the visible light from the sensor failure sensing-purpose light emitting portion to irradiate inside the visible light cutting filter. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259878 | DEVICE FOR MAGNETIC HEAT INDUCTION AND EXCHANGE TO MOBILE STREAMS OF MATTER - A device is described for magnetic heat induction and subsequent heat exchange to mobile streams of matter. The device can provide efficient heating of moving gaseous, liquid, or solid masses. A cold mass is made to flow past an induction heated workpiece, whereby the cold mass becomes heated via thermal transfer from the workpiece to the cold mass. The device can include a material susceptible to heating by magnetic induction that is inserted into a tube or other containment structure. The tube can be the transport conduit for the material to be heated. An induction coil can surround the tube. The coil can be connected to a high energy LC (inductance-capacitance) resonance circuit. Resonance generates magnetic flux in the coil. The flux can interact with the workpiece inside the tube. Heat can be generated in the workpiece and can then be transmitted to the cold mass as it is conveyed past the workpiece. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259879 | Multi-Zone Induction Heating for Improved Temperature Uniformity in MOCVD and HVPE Chambers - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to apparatuses and methods for utilizing a plurality of induction heat sources to uniformly heat a plurality of substrates within a processing chamber. By utilizing multiple heating zones that are each separately powered, the temperature distribution across the susceptor, over which the substrates rotate, may be uniform. The heat sources may be disposed outside of the processing chamber. In one embodiment, a processing chamber is provided which includes a susceptor disposed adjacent a first side of a window, a substrate carrier coupled with the susceptor, an inner inductive heating element disposed adjacent a second side of the window opposite the first side, an outer inductive heating element separate from and encompassing the inner inductive heating element and disposed adjacent to the second side of the window, and a parasitic load ring positioned below the outer inductive heating element. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259880 | MECHANICAL SCRAPER SYSTEM WITH SYNCHRONIZED PULSE ELECTROTHERMAL DEICING - A mechanical scraper with synchronized pulse electrothermal deicing includes a heating element that is coupled to a power supply and that is operable to convert power from the power supply into heating energy. A controller controls the magnitude and duration in which power is applied to the heating element, such that only an interfacial layer of ice at an ice-object interface is disrupted for a sufficient period of time to allow the scraper to move or remove the dislodged ice/snow. A scraper then works over the surface to be deiced, thus removing the ice before the interfacial layer re-freezes. Another method of the present invention electromagnetically induces current at the ice-to-object interface, to melt interfacial ice, using coils and a high frequency power supply disposed proximal to the scraper. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259881 | Microwave Pressure Cooker - The invention relates to a microwave pressure cooker including a container open at its top which includes a cover with a gasket adapted for ledge interlock type sealing and lug locking engagement with the container. There are two regulator opening means provided as valve opening through the cover ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110259882 | MICROWAVE SPLATTER PREVENTION FABRIC COVER AND METHOD - The present disclosure describes a fabric cover for covering objects in a microwave. In an exemplary embodiment, the fabric cover is a fitted fabric cover (preferably made from organic or natural cotton material) that has a drawstring that can be used to secure the cover over a microwavable item. The fabric cover for microwave allows for food to be heated and keeps the microwave clean by covering the food and preventing it from splattering the inside of the microwave. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259883 | Sectional plate for wall port incorporating reversible slide hood for wire management - A wall plates for electrical wiring, and more specifically, to a flush mounted Split Plate including a removable hood structure that can be mounted into the split plate in a plurality of configurations for the passage of cables and the like is disclosed. The wall plate includes a first plate section and second plate section that are mateable for easy separation and attachment. Both first and second plate sections include cantilever tab-like elements that extend from the ends of each plate section to join the plates. Both first and second plate sections further include openings disposed between the tab-like elements, the periphery of the openings slideably engaging channels at the base of the hood structure to secure the hood structure therein and to form an access opening when the first and second plates are joined. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259884 | CONTAINER WITH SIDE WALLS FOLDABLE ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER - The invention relates to a container for transporting and storing goods with a container base ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110259885 | VEHICULAR FUEL TANK FUEL FILLER ORIFICE DEVICE - A vehicular fuel tank fuel filler orifice device that is provided with a fuel filler orifice ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110259886 | Cap for a Fluid Container Outlet - In one embodiment a fluid container includes a housing having a chamber therein for holding a fluid and an outlet from the chamber; and a cap capping the outlet. The cap includes a contact surface thereon contacting an interior surface of the outlet and a void therein adjacent to the contact surface such that a portion of the cap underlying the contact surface may flex into the void. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259887 | LID WITH BARRIER PROPERTY - The invention relates to a lid with barrier property having highly improved barrier property, sealing ability for cups, and ease of opening in comparison with the conventional products. The innermost layer is a resin layer including a polyethylene sealant layer, and a metal foil layer is attached to the outside of the resin layer of the innermost layer via an adhesive layer. The innermost layer is provided with a plurality of weakened portions extending radially from the center. The weakened portions facilitate tearing the innermost layer and also the metal foil layer, thereby facilitating opening of the lid. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259888 | SMALL VOLUME CONTAINER - A single-use storage and dispensing container is provided for use with small volumes of consumer products. The container is generally sleeve-like, sealed at both ends to contain the flowable material, and is scored or otherwise includes a break point for rupture by a user to dispense the container contents. Application of a threshold pressure to the container by the user will cause the container to rupture at the break point, dispensing flowable material therefrom. The container is suitable for one-handed use. Various cross sectional shapes of the sleeve are possible. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259889 | CANISTER WITH LEVER ACTUATED LATCH - A canister includes a body having a shell, a lid, and a handle mechanism. The handle mechanism includes a lever that actuates to engage and disengage a latch pivoted on the lever for locking and unlocking the lid to the body. The lever mates to a fixed handle portion to complete a handle for facilitating handling of the canister. The canister can further include wheels for transporting the canister. The lid can include an elastic portion to press against the body to create a seal. The canister can further include a utensil attached to the underside of the lid, for use to scoop the content from the canister. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259890 | ENCLOSURE OF OUTDOOR APPARATUS - An enclosure of an outdoor apparatus includes a first case, a second case and a gasket ring sealed between the first case and the second case. The first case includes a first cover and a flange portion extending from the first cover outwardly. The first case defines a first open surrounded by the flange portion. The flange portion defines a latching groove towards the first open. The second case includes a second cover and a stopper portion extending from the second cover outwardly. The stopper portion is received in the first open and matches with the flange portion. The cover defines a second open surrounded by the stopper portion and opposite to the first open. The stopper portion includes a latch portion protruded outwardly from the stopper portion to engage with the latching groove. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259891 | Detachable Handle for a Portable Paint and Brush Container - The invention is an ergonomic detachable handle having a grip portion terminating at one end in a contoured band for carrying a paint container and associated brush. The contoured band has a cantilevered support portion with an upstanding peripheral edge for receiving the lip of a container. A spring biased retainer clip is mounted to the cantilevered support portion so that the slidable movement of the spring biased retainer clip traps the lip of the container between the upstanding peripheral edge of the cantilevered support portion and the spring biased retainer clip to securely hold the container to the grip portion of the handle. A shell housing dependent from the cantilevered support portion houses a permanent magnet in contact with the wall of the container to hold a painter's brush magnetically against the magnet on the inside of the container. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259892 | Telescoping Cryocane - A telescoping cryocane having a first container element and a second container element, for suspending smaller containers upright within a cryogenic container. The first container element and the second container element can be in a slidable telescoping relationship. One or more of the first and the second container elements can be configured for suspending and retaining the smaller containers at very low temperatures. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259893 | Drain Apparatus - The present invention is a drain apparatus and method that is adapted to support a portable machine, the apparatus includes a housing with a base, and a surrounding sidewall extending from the base defining an interior. Further included is a margin platform that includes an inner and outer periphery, the outer periphery is adjacent to the surrounding sidewall, the margin platform is oppositely disposed from the base. Also included is a divider disposed adjacent to the inner periphery, the divider having a convex configuration facing the base, the margin platform and the divider separates the interior into a first region and a second region. The divider having an aperture for communication between the first and second regions, the housing having an opening between the second region and an exterior environment. The margin platform supports the portable machine that is suspended over the divider. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259894 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTAINING EDIBLE ITEMS - An apparatus for containing one or more edible items includes a container having a base and a wall, a first thermal element, and a securing mechanism for removably securing the first thermal element relative to the container, wherein the first thermal element comprises a housing that contains a phase-change material. An apparatus for containing one or more edible items includes a container having a base and a wall, a thermal element having a housing that contains a phase-change material, wherein the thermal element is selectively placeable at a first position and a second position, a first securing mechanism for removably securing the thermal element relative to the container when the thermal element is at the first position, and a second securing mechanism for removably securing the thermal element relative to the container when the thermal element is at the second position. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259895 | INSULATED BOX - The use of expanded polymers can be at least reduced by using repulpable materials. For instance, insulation characteristics of insulated boxes can be provided by a core of honeycomb repulpable material. Further, the insulation characteristics can be further enhanced by loosely filling cells of the honeycomb structure with particles held in the cells by two skins on opposite faces of the core. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259896 | REFRIGERATION UNIT HAVING AN AIR CHANNEL - A refrigeration device, in particular a refrigeration/freezer combination unit, includes a housing encompassing first and second interior spaces for accommodating items to be chilled. The first and second interior spaces are joined by an air channel for establishing an air flow from the first interior space to the second interior space. At least one intermediate wall is provided in a region of the air channel for dividing the air flow into at least two partial flows. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259897 | Food Server Assembly - A device for storing food and displaying food for service includes a base with a side wall extending upwardly from the base and a puck assembly removably disposed therein. The puck assembly has a generally flat plate surface on one side and a functional surface with a plurality of food receptacles formed thereon on the opposite side, a sealed cavity disposed between the plate surface and the functional surface, and a cooling substance disposed in the sealed cavity. A food tray is disposed proximate the puck assembly, and a lid shaped to alternatively fit on the top surface of the wall of the base and to fit on the external surface of the bottom of the base such that the base can nest in the lid. The device provides a multitude of optional arrangements of these elements to provide maximum flexibility to the user. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259898 | CONTAINER WITH COVER - A soft-sided insulated container assembly with a removable thermal storage member mounted therein. The container has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion forms a body and the second portion forms a lid movable between a first position obstructing access to a chamber defined in the first portion and a second position permitting access. The lid has a structural frame having members defining a seat for the thermal storage member when the lid is in the first position. The storage member has portions operable matingly to engage the frame members. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259899 | Hammer-Lock Container - A container formed from a one-piece unitary blank of material, comprises a bottom wall foldably joined to upstanding opposed parallel side walls, a back wall, and a front wall. A top wall is foldably joined to the back wall. The bottom wall comprises at least first and second slots each of which formed on opposed lateral edges in proximity of the front wall. A first shoulder panel is foldably joined to longitudinal edge of the front wall. The first shoulder panel includes respective first and second hammer-lock flaps each of which foldably joined from opposed lateral edges. Each of the respective first and second hammer-lock flaps includes respective first and second locking tabs extends outwardly from respective free edges and is inserted into the corresponding first and second slots on the bottom wall. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259900 | GAME BOX REPAIR DEVICE - A game box protector and repair device configurable to conform to different shape and sized game boxes. The game box protector and repair device including four bracket members, each bracket member has a first portion oriented at an angle relative to a second portion configured to conform to a corner portion of a game box. An elongated cord member is provided that is expandable and is movably coupled to each bracket member. The elongated cord member is configured to adhere each bracket member to a respective corner portion of a box so as to bind each corner portion enabling the device to conform to different shape and sized game boxes. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259901 | SUBSEA GRAVITY SEPARATOR - A large diameter subsea gravity separator for ultra deep water conditions of 2000 to more than 4000 m includes a vessel having a shell which defines a cylindrical tubular portion and closure portions at axially both ends of the tubular portion. The shell is a sandwich shell which is dimensioned to provide for a predetermined collapse resistance of at least MPa and includes an inner steel layer, an outer steel layer and a concrete layer completely filling the space between the inner steel layer and the outer steel layer. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259902 | OVERMOULD FOR SEALING USING DOUBLE OVERMOULD - A method of forming respective overmoulds to protect and seal an enclosure apparatus is provided. Respective separate overmoulds for external surfaces of the enclosure and for sealing a cavity or cavities defined by the enclosure may be formed in a single injection moulding tool in a single operation. An enclosure component and enclosure are also disclosed. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259903 | SUN SHIELD FOR OUTDOOR ELECTRCIAL EQUIPMENT - A sun shield for shielding outdoor electrical equipment from sunlight is provided. The sun shield comprises a front, the front capable of shielding a front portion of the outdoor electrical equipment; a pair of sides, the pair of sides capable of shielding respective side portions of the outdoor electrical equipment; and a slanted roof, the slanted roof capable of shielding a top portion of the outdoor electrical equipment. Preferably, the slanted roof is provided at an angle such that sunlight is reflected no matter the elevation or azimuth of the sun during the day. The sun shield is placed over a cover of the outdoor electrical equipment leaving an air gap between the sun shield and the cover of the outdoor equipment. Advantageously, the air gap provides for air flow between the sun shield and the cover of the electrical equipment, encouraging heat dissipation. The sun shield is capable of being fastened to the outdoor electrical equipment by attachment to pre-existing screw holes in the cover of the outdoor electrical equipment or bracketing to a wall mount. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259904 | COVER FOR DISPLAY STRUCTURES - A jacket structure for mounting to a display structure, the jacket structure comprising one or more panels having an inner side and an outer side with regards to the display structure, one or more members corresponding to columns of the display structure, one or more elements corresponding to a tray base of the display structure, the elements corresponding to a tray base of the display structure intersecting with the members corresponding to columns of the display structure, the intersection of the members corresponding to the column of the display structure and the elements corresponding to the tray base of the display structure forming a window through which a consumer can reach out to grab the product within the display structure, a horizontal flap in an upper side of the element corresponding to a tray base and a horizontal flap in a lower side of the element corresponding to a tray base, wherein the flaps are configured to form a locked tab structure when the jacket structure is in a mounted position, and vertical flaps formed from the parts corresponding to the column of the display structure towards the window, wherein the vertical flaps are configured to form a locked tab structure when the jacket structure in a mounted position. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259905 | Beverage garnishing and consumption system - The subject invention is a beverage garnishing system that includes an improved straw with water-soluble garnishing agents to impart garnishing to beverages. The system allows for the easy addition of custom garnishings of choice to any kind of beverage in a germ free manner which allows for uniform regulation of the amount and kind of ingredients. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259906 | Cup holder - A cup holder includes a tray, a lid rotatably supported at the tray and rotating the lid between a lid housed position which covers the tray and a lid deployed position which opens the tray, an urging device for rotating the lid toward the lid deployed position from the housed position, a holder base rotatably supported at the tray and rotating between a holder housed position which is housed in the tray and a holder deployed position which protrudes from the tray, and a holder main body slidably attached to the holder base. A holder moving device allows the holder main body to rotate with the holder base by moving the lid from the lid housed position to the lid deployed position by the urging device, and allows the holder main body to slide in a direction separating from the holder base when the lid reaches a predetermined rotational angle. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259907 | MULTIFUNCTION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a multifunction system comprising a first module ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110259908 | Sheet Product Dispenser - A sheet product dispenser includes a body portion defining an inner cavity arranged to support a stack of sheet products and a faceplate attached to the body portion. The faceplate portion is arranged to support and dispense the sheet products, has an opening comprising a rectangular portion with a centrally disposed arcing triangular portion having a centrally disposed arced apex, the rectangular portion extends from an upper edge of the faceplate to the arced apex, the opening is arranged to expose a plurality of the sheet products on one end of the body portion through the rectangular portion and to expose a planar surface of a single sheet product through the arcing triangular portion. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259909 | Seat Cover Dispenser - A seat cover dispenser has a housing having an opening. A plurality of sheets are stacked within the housing forming a stack. Each sheet includes a main sheet connected to a central sheet at a connection. The main sheet is connected to the connection as a single sheet. The main sheet is sized for fitting over and on top of a standard toilet seat. A plurality of sticky side surfaces can be bonded to the main sheet. The plurality of sticky side surfaces upper surfaces have a low tack sticky side. The plurality of sticky side surfaces are bonded to a lower surface of the main sheet. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259910 | Pill dispensing container - Pill dispensing container with an outer housing, a pill holding chamber, a pill pulling member, a pill catch cup, an activation button, a vertical activation arm, a vertical locking post, a horizontal locking pin, a locking spring, a pill push spring, and a pill chamber closure. Pills are stacked in the chamber and held by the spring and closure cap. The user presses on the activation button causing the pinned activation arm to rotate and causing the pill pulling member to slide one pill over so that can exit through an aperture in the housing bottom. The locking pin prevents accidental dispensing. The pill drops into the catch cup which can be tilted to let the pill fall into the user's hand. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259911 | TRANSPORT MEANS FOR A PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION INSTALLATION - A distribution installation for products ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110259912 | Adhesive Dispenser System - A dispenser system employs a packaging module for use with moisture sensitive materials. The packaging module comprises an outer carton and an inner bladder, which is substantially impermeable to moisture and is filled with one part of an adhesive. The carton is loaded on a mobile cart and the one part adhesive is supplied to a pump/mixer without exposure to moisture in the atmosphere. The packaging and dispensing system can be used in conjunction with mechanized adhesive application equipment for the construction trades. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259913 | BOTTOM LOADING WATER DISPENSERS WITH SLANTED BASE - Bottom loading water dispensers are disclosed. The water dispensers include a cabinet having an exterior portion and an interior portion. The interior portion of the cabinet is configured to house a water bottle, in a bottom half of the cabinet. The dispensers also include a set of water dispensing actuator buttons, which include at least one child safety latch. The dispensers further include a bottle tray disposed in the bottom half of the interior portion of the cabinet, which is configured to receive a bottom surface of the water bottle in the upright position. Importantly, the bottle tray is slanted from a front side to a backside of the tray. A front door of the water dispensers also include a drip tray assembly, which is located beneath an external tap and is integrally formed with a top portion of a front door of the cabinet. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259914 | DUAL-STRUCTURE TUBE VESSEL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A dual-structure tube vessel and a method of producing the tube vessel are disclosed. The dual-structure tube vessel includes a cylindrical vessel body and a neck integrated with the vessel body into a single structure, and further includes: a body partitioning sheet provided in the vessel body and partitioning the interior of the vessel body into two sections; and a neck partitioning sheet provided in the neck and partitioning the interior of the neck into two sections. The vessel body and the body partitioning sheet may be fabricated using three sheets of material or one sheet of material. Further, the body partitioning sheet has a width equal to an inner circumference of a larger one of the two sections of the vessel body. Further, each of the vessel body and the body partitioning sheet is made of a threefold laminated sheet with a polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene layered structure. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259915 | Product-Dispensing Container With Pressurizable and Collapsible Product-Storage Bag - A container includes a bottle formed to include an interior region and a collapsible bag in the interior region. The collapsible bag is formed to include a chamber for holding a dispensable product. A dispenser is coupled to the bottle and arranged to communicate with dispensable product held in the collapsible bag. The dispenser is operable by a consumer to discharge the dispensable product from the collapsible bag. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259916 | BAG-IN-A-BOX - A package includes a carton having an access opening that is for providing access to the interior of the carton. The package further includes a flexible bag that is positioned in the interior of the carton, and a spigot that is operatively connected to the bag for selectively dispensing flowable material from the bag. A holder is cooperatively associated with the spigot and the carton for holding the spigot so that the spigot is simultaneously proximate the access opening of the carton and disposed at least partially within the interior of the carton, so that access to the spigot is at least temporarily restricted in a manner that at least temporarily restricts any dispensing of flowable material from the bag by way of the spigot. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259917 | Single Piece Paper Container - A container for liquids or semi-solid contents is formed from one or more pieces of paper, where the paper openings are sealed and the body of the container is coated with a material that renders the body impermeable to the contents. The coating material could be biodegradable, such that the entire container biodegrades after use. The container could also be sealed using crimping or folding the ends of the paper, and the paper could be layered to improve the impermeability effects. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259918 | COLORANT FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE COLORANT FLUIDS - Colorant fluid dispensing device ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110259919 | Adhesive Dispenser System - A dispenser system employs a packaging module for use with moisture sensitive materials. The packaging module comprises an outer carton and an inner bladder, which is substantially impermeable to moisture and is filled with one part of an adhesive. The carton is loaded on a mobile cart and the one part adhesive is supplied to a pump/mixer without exposure to moisture in the atmosphere. The packaging and dispensing system can be used in conjunction with mechanized adhesive application equipment for the construction trades. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259920 | LIQUID DISPENER WITH CONCEALED REFILL OPENING - A manually operated liquid dispenser having a dispensing position and a refilling position, comprising:
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20110259921 | DISPENSING SYSTEM - A dispensing system comprising: a main body having an electrically driven SMA actuator; a container for a medium to be dispensed, the container being separate from, but connectable to, the main body; a dispenser, a portion of which is, in use, to be located within the container and moveable relative thereto so as to selectively dispense a portion of the medium, the dispenser also being arranged to be connected in use to the actuator of the main body: wherein the actuator is arranged to cause relative movement between the container and the dispenser in order to dispense a predetermined portion of the medium. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259922 | REGULATED FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF DISPENSING A CARBONATED BEVERAGE - A device and method are provided for dispensing a beverage from a pressurized container. The dispensing device includes an integral source of compressed gas for maintaining the beverage within the container at a desired pressurized state. The dispensing device also includes a regulator for controlling the flow of gas from the compressed gas source to the interior of the container, as well as a pressure relief mechanism that accounts for potential over pressurization of the container. The beverage is selectively dispensed by actuation of a tap handle. Delivery is achieved through the device by a resilient delivery tube, and the delivery tube is either pinched closed or allowed to decompress by the actuation of the tap handle. In another embodiment, a check valve is used to control flow of the beverage in which the tap handle activates a transfer rod to seat and unseat a check element. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259923 | Plug And Valve System - A plug for use in a valve system comprising a generally elongate elastically deformable plug body having a longitudinal axis and a first end and an opposing second end, said body forming a blind hole disposed extending in a longitudinal direction downwards from said first end, a flange juxtaposed with said first end and extending radially outboard, wherein said plug forms at least one orifice at least partially formed in said flange, whereby said plug is longitudinally elastically elongatable. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259924 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A DROP OF A LIQUID - A device for generating a drop of a primary liquid is described, including: a reservoir fillable with the primary liquid, a pressure generation device for generating a hydraulic pressure on the primary liquid, at least one inlet channel for introducing a secondary fluid, and a channel having a flow cross-section transverse to a main flow direction, wherein the flow cross-section includes a main region and at least one sub-region extending from the main region, designed such that the primary liquid can be held in the main region by capillary forces, and the secondary fluid can be held in the sub-region by capillary forces, wherein the reservoir is fluidically connected to a first end of the channel via an output opening, and the at least one inlet channel is also fluidically connected to the channel, and wherein the pressure generation device is implemented to apply a hydraulic pressure to the primary liquid, whereby the same is moved along the channel and output at a second end of the channel as free-flying drop. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259925 | Pleat Making Device and Methods Thereof - The present disclosure pertains to a pleat making device used to create pleats of fabric while the pleat making device is mounted to clothing. The pleat making device can have a frame for supporting the fabric, a fabric securing member for securing the fabric to the frame, and a segment frame hinge that allows for the rotation of a plurality of segment frames around an axis. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259926 | HANGER FOR BODY ARMOR - A hanger for body armor includes a base with a pair of arms extending in opposite directions from one another. Each arm has a longitudinal channel along the length of the arm. In each arm is at least one retainer slidably moveable along the length of the arm along the longitudinal channel. The retainer is a resiliently flexible clip or clasp, such as a binder clip. An elastomeric strap is attached between the arms allowing at least one arm to be removably attached to the base. A hook is fixed relative to the base allowing the hanger to be hung from a structure. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259927 | Collapsible Adjustable Garment Hanging Device - An adjustable, collapsible garment hanging device, consisting of a body, a crossbar and two hanging arms. The arms may be telescopically extended to allow for hanging larger or multiple garments. The crossbar has a plurality of hooks for additional garment hanging. Further, the center body of the hanging device is equipped with a cedar ball for garment freshness and an upper and lower hook for hanging the assembly. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259928 | HEAD-MOUNTED COMPUTER MOUSE - A head-mounted computer mouse for controlling a cursor on a display of a host device is provided. The head-mounted mouse includes a hollow headpiece, a fixing member, a holding member, and a processing unit. The headpiece includes a support portion mounted therein. The fixing member is configured for mounting the headpiece on a user to prevent the headpiece from moving relative to the head of the user. The holding member includes a holding portion being worn on the head of the user and a sliding portion. The processing unit includes a displacement detecting module for detecting movement of the sliding portion relative to the support portion to determine a coordinate offset value of the sliding portion; and a communicating module for sending the coordinate offset value of the sliding portion to the host device. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259929 | Clip on Kayak Carry Strap - The subject invention generally relates to strap used for transporting kayaks, specifically to an adjustable over the shoulder strap that clips onto the edge of the cockpit rim, and is used for transporting sit-in open cockpit type kayaks. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259930 | ROOF MODULE - A roof module is used for mounting on a roof of a vehicle. It comprises a self-supporting support frame on which components are mounted. The support frame is arranged independently of the vehicle roof. The components comprise at least electric energy storage modules. A shielding plate is arranged on the support frame between the electric energy storage modules and the vehicle roof. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259931 | Auxiliary rack for an ATV - An auxiliary rack for an ATV is disclosed which comprises a pair of longitudinal bar members, a pair of cross members connected to the longitudinal bar members, a bottom panel member, a first foldable side hingedly connected to the bottom panel member, a second foldable side hingedly connected to the bottom panel member, a first detachable end panel, a second detachable end panel, and a pair of clamp members connected to the pair of longitudinal bar members. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259932 | Winch Handle Holder With Beverage Holder - A problem on all sail boats is the winch handle holders being occupied by beverage cans or other small items. A combination boat winch handle holder and beverage holder is made of a first housing adapted to hold the winch handle and mountable to a conventional winch handle holder position. A second housing, shorter and wider than the first, is adapted to hold a beverage can and is attachable in a manner that permits attachment and release of the second housing. The combination holder is preferably made of flexible, stretchable materials that are UV resistant. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259933 | TANK MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A tank module is provided for a motor vehicle comprises at least two fuel tanks and a carrier body having concave flanks formed of sheet material and arranged between the fuel tanks and facing the fuel tanks. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259934 | Tree stand and gear carrying system - The present invention relates to a multifunctional carrier that is used to transport a portable tree stand and gear or gear pack. The present invention enables the user, for example, to carry a portable tree stand of their choice along with gear or a gear pack as one combined unit versus carrying a tree stand and gear or a gear pack separately. The versatility of the invention enables the user to use the system with multiple tree stand and gear or gear pack combinations. Structurally, the apparatus comprises of hooks, straps, and buckles that secure the system to a tree stand. The apparatus secures the user's gear or gear pack to the system by means of a strap or straps and buckle(s). Carry of the system is facilitated by a waist belt and shoulder straps. The shoulder straps are separable, enabling ease of attachment and removal of the system from the tree stand. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259935 | Self Stabilizing Backpack - A backpack with a self stabilizing shoulder strap system is disclosed. The backpack includes two shoulder straps, an intermediate member, and a bag. The bag is configured to pivot about a first connector associated with the intermediate member. The shoulder straps are configured to pivot about connectors associated with the intermediate member. The configuration of the shoulder strap system allows for the bag to remain substantially vertical during motions as the shoulders are raised and lowered. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259936 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING THIN, FREE-STANDING LAYERS OF SOLID STATE MATERIALS WITH STRUCTURED SURFACES - A method of printing comprises the steps of: providing a solid state material having an exposed surface; applying an auxiliary layer to the exposed surface to form a composite structure, the auxiliary layer having a stress pattern; subjecting the composite structure to conditions facilitating fracture of the solid state material along a plane at a depth therein; and removing the auxiliary layer and, therewith, a layer of the solid state material terminating at the fracture depth, wherein an exposed surface of the removed layer of solid state material has a surface topology corresponding to the stress pattern. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259937 | FASTENER DRIVING TOOL - A fastener driving tool includes a flywheel rotated by a drive unit and having a wheel rim formed with teeth, an impact member having a mating toothed unit movable with a carrier frame to engage the teeth so as to be swept thereby to an end-stroke position to enable a striking rod to drive a fastener into a targeted workpiece, and an actuating unit configured to actuate the carrier frame to move from an upper position to a lower position in response to a triggering action of a trigger so as to move the mating toothed unit from an disengaging position to an engaging position. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259938 | FLOATING IMPACT APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL NAIL GUN - A floating impact apparatus for an electrical nail gun includes a carrier, an impact unit, and a floating unit. The impact unit includes an impact member, and at least one sliding, wheel disposed pivotally on the impact member. The floating unit includes a guiding rod together with the impact member being connected movably to the carrier, two floating members extending through the carrier to connect with the guiding rod at positions proximate to a first side of the carrier, and at least two resilient members disposed between a second side of the carrier and the floating members for biasing the guiding rod and the impact member to move relative to the carrier to thereby maintain contact between the sliding wheel and the first side of the carrier, so as to promote smooth movement and nail-striking force of the impact member. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259939 | TRANSDUCER OF AN ULTRASONIC BONDER - A bonding tool is attached to a transducer of an ultrasonic bonder with several screws, at least two of which are advantageously disposed at different heights when the transducer is in its operating position. The transducer may comprise a bore in which the bonding tool is disposed. The bore may have a circumference that is expanded away from the transducer's free end. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259940 | STUD WELDING APPARATUS - A stud welding apparatus comprises a feeder to receive a plurality of studs and feed the stud one by one with the stud being fed in advance of a weld portion thereof from an outlet of the feeder; and a welding gun to receive the stud as fed from the feeder through a feeding pipe to hold the stud and to weld the stud to a workpiece. The outlet of the feeder is provided with a shuttle loader wherein a hollow shuttle is loaded to a rod body of the stud to extend the length of a short stud, so that the shuttle loaded stud is lengthened as a whole to prevent the shuttle loaded stud from tumbling in the feeding pipe and/or a stud path in the welding gun. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259941 | APPARATUS FOR MONITORING BONDING SURFACE BOUNCING, WIRE BONDING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR MONITORING BONDING SURFACE BOUNCING - There are provided an apparatus for monitoring bonding surface bouncing, a wire bonding apparatus having the same, and a method for monitoring bonding surface bouncing. According to an aspect of the present invention, the apparatus for monitoring bonding surface bouncing includes a sensor measuring a capillary height in real time during bonding and a bouncing detector extracting a change rate of a capillary height from the capillary height measured in real time during a bonding performing period and detecting of whether bonding surface bouncing is present by comparing the extracted change rate with a set reference change rate. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259942 | WELDING METHOD OF BUTTED PROFILE - The present invention provides a welding method of butted profile. The welding method of the butted profile comprises the following steps of: assembling a profile without backing bars and a profile with double backing bars and/or a profile with a single backing bar of the butted profile together; and welding two lateral parts of the profile without backing bars with the corresponding profile with double backing bars and/or the profile with a single backing bar at the same time. By welding the two lateral parts of the profile without backing bars with the corresponding profile with double backing bars and/or the profile with a single backing bar at the same time, the two lateral parts of the profile without backing bars can simultaneously form an integer with the corresponding profile with double backing bars and/or the profile with a single backing bar in the welding process, therefore, the phenomenon of misalignment at one side of the profile without backing bars when the other side of the profile without backing bars is welded is effectively avoided, and the welding quality of the butted profile is improved. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259943 | Hermetically Sealed Paperboard Container with Enhanced Barrier Performance - A hermetically sealed paperboard container including a container body component including upper and lower ends, the body component being formed from a blank including a paperboard layer having first and second major sides, a first sealant layer on the first major side, a barrier layer on the second major side, and a second sealant layer on the barrier layer, wherein the blank includes first and second longitudinal ends, the first longitudinal end being skived to a predetermined thickness for a predetermined width, the skived portion being folded over onto the blank and heat-sealed to the first sealant layer to form a folded first longitudinal end, and wherein the body component includes an overlapped seam including the folded first longitudinal end positioned inside the second longitudinal end, a bottom component sealed to the lower end; and a lid component hermetically sealed to the upper end. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259944 | ENVELOPE HAVING INTEGRATED AND REMOVABLE LABEL AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An envelope design and processes for manufacturing said envelopes is disclosed herein. The disclosed envelopes have an integrated and removable label portion secured within a panel of the envelope by an adhesive liner. The envelopes may be manufactured by die-cutting the label portions in a paper web, applying the adhesive liner to one side of the paper web covering the die-cut label portions, die-cutting an envelope blank from the paper web, and forming a folded envelope from the blank. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259945 | WAX REPLACEMENT SPECIALTY FORMULATED CORRUGATING ADHESIVE - Adhesive compositions have properties that make them particularly well suited for recyclable corrugated boards for use in transporting and storing perishable foods such as fresh and frozen produce, seafood and meats together with ice, or under refrigeration. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259946 | Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Crate, and Method and Apparatus for Making Such Crate - The invention relates to a corrugated cardboard packaging crate ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110259947 | RETAIL-READY PACKAGING - A Retail-Ready Packaging container having a substrate capable of forming panels with fold lines therebetween includes a first container portion defined by the panels of the substrate and a second container portion defined by the panels of the substrate. The first container portion and the second container portion are joined at a common region of the substrate that defines a fold line location of the substrate. | 2011-10-27 |
20110259948 | MATERIALS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A CONTAINER WITH A LOCKING CLOSURE - A container having a locking closure and a method of forming the locking closure. The container includes bottom, side and top walls and at least one of the walls being an opening wall formed of panels which provide an opening to an interior of the container and which overlap to provide the locking a closure of the opening wall. In a closed condition of the container, a bottommost panel of the opening wall is partially overlapped by adjacent panels of the opening wall and a topmost panel of the opening wall located opposite the bottommost panel partially overlaps the adjacent panels and the bottommost panel. A tab of the bottommost panel is lifted upwardly to partially overlap the topmost panel to form the locking closure. | 2011-10-27 |