| 44th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights (10-29-09/10-29-09_10) part 10 |
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| 20090266726 | Cover device - A cigarette or cigar cover comprises attaching means for attaching to the cigarette/cigar, and covering means of a diameter so devised as to keep a distance between cigarette and cover. The covering means has a length so devised as to fully cover the cigarette to protect it from rain. In the cigarette cover, the attaching means is a generally cylindrical part of an inner diameter so devised as to hold the cigarette therein. The cover may also be useful to protect from humidity, dust and other interference. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266727 | Camera Case With Selective Lens Storage - A camera storage case is provided that includes a camera support system. The camera support system may be made of EVA foam and made to conform to the exterior perimeter surface of the camera. The camera support system may also include a tube to protect the camera's interconnected lens. The storage case can be configured as a backpack, messenger bag, or holster. Flexible lens holders are included in the storage case to facilitate easy access to stored lenses. Furthermore, the storage case provides dividing walls to allow the user to selectively configure the interior storage compartment of the camera case. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266728 | MEDICAL DEVICE TRACKING SYSTEM WITH TRAY AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for tracking a medical device, including tracking medical devices in a set or tray. Systems configured for such tracking may include the capability to either or both detect tampering with the medical device and to effectively expose one or more medical devices to sterilization substances. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266729 | Method and apparatus for sharps protection - Devices and methods are disclosed for protecting individuals from the sharp ends of medical objects following use on a patient. Such sharp objects include hypodermic needles, scalpel blades, cannulae, trocars, and the like. The invention utilizes a disposable protective cover for the used sharp. The protective cover is designed to surround and embed the sharp in a permanent cover that is blunt and will not permit further puncture or cutting with the sharp. In an embodiment, the protective cover also absorbs any fluids on or in the used sharp and prevents any fluids from escaping the protective cover. The sharp cover is configured to irreversibly lock, once closed. A refillable or replaceable dispenser dispenses the protective covers at points of use. A disposable receptacle receives the used sharp embedded in the protective cover. When the receptacle is full, the entire receptacle may be discarded in a medical waste container. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266730 | Toolbox - A toolbox includes a first shell, a second shell pivotally connected to the first shell, a case disposed in the first shell, holders pivotally connected to the case and each formed with holes for receiving bits and a connector pivotally connected to the holders so that the holders are pivoted all together when one of the holders is pivoted. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266731 | TOOL HANDLE FOR HOLDING MULTIPLE TOOLS OF DIFFERENT SIZES DURING USE - A circular, cylindrically shaped tool handle holds multiple sizes of tools. The handle includes one or more holding slots each positioned on the outer surface into which tools are inserted and held. Each holding slot includes one or more contoured compartments in which tools rest when engaged with the handle. Each contoured compartment is of a size and dimension which corresponds to one or more tool sizes. Each contoured compartment is formed about a corresponding receiving hole. A lock is positioned over the contoured compartment to irremovably confine the short leg of the hexagonal wrench within the contoured compartment. Hexagonal shaped tools other than wrenches are able to be used with the handle of the present invention such as screwdrivers and socket wrenches. A tool container stores the tools and the tool handle. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266732 | PACKAGE WITH HANDLE AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A method for producing a plurality of packages of liquid containers including the steps of dividing the liquid containers into groups representing the packages, applying handles to a film, wherein the film is located in a feeding area for the film, supplying one film to each of the groups of liquid containers via the feeding area, and wrapping each group of liquid containers with the film and the applied handle, thereby completing the packages. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266733 | Disposable Absorbent Article Products with Improved Stages of Development Identification - A disposable absorbent article is provided. The article comprises one or more disposable absorbent articles having a configuration corresponding to a wearer's stage of development, the disposable absorbent articles being enclosed in a package; a brand indicator disposed on the package; a line-up indicator disposed on the package, the line-up indicator including visual indicia and narrative indicia; and a stage specific indicator disposed on the package. The line-up indicator and stage specific indicator associate the absorbent article configuration with a corresponding stage of development, the association enabling a consumer to identify the appropriate absorbent article configuration for a wearer. An array of disposable absorbent article configurations is also provided. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266734 | CONTAINER HAVING A LIGHT SOURCE - A container constructed from a blank of foldable sheet material is provided. The container includes a shell having at least one side wall, a bottom wall, and at least one opening defined through the at least one side wall. The at least one side wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The container also includes a liner having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The liner includes at least one light source coupled to the exterior surface of the liner. The liner is coupled to the shell. At least a portion of the exterior surface of the liner is adjacent to the interior surface of the shell, and the at least one light source is aligned with the at least one opening for emitting light therethrough. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266735 | Personalizable beverage bottle name label - This invention is a method of identifying the user of any beverage container by making available an empty marked out area on any existing beverage label for the sole purpose in which anyone can write their own personal name, initials or identification on to easily identify their own personal beverage. The specific area is added to the cylindrical beverage label that encompasses the beverage and the area made to fit in the label can be any size, shape, and distinction and made of any choice of label material to be chosen by any individual beverage, label company or corporation. The personalizable area of the label is incorporated into the layout and design of the label before printing and added to any area of the existing label that also contains identification of the container; such as the name of the beverage, itemization of ingredients, company name, barcode and recycling information. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266736 | CONTAINER HAVING AN IDENTIFICATION DEVICE MOLDED THEREIN AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A blow molded container includes an identification device at least partially embedded in a wall of the container. The container has a bottom wall having a periphery and a concave shape that extends generally inwardly into the container and a sidewall surrounding the bottom wall and extending generally upwardly from the periphery. A capsule is at least partially embedded in one of the bottom wall and the sidewall and an identification device is completely enclosed within the capsule. An entire exterior surface of the capsule is surrounded by one of the bottom wall and the sidewall of the container. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266737 | Beverage container permitting multiple configurations - A configurable beverage container includes a holder which may be configured to directly contain a beverage. In this configuration, the holder may be closed at a bottom with a base member, and may have a lid connected to a top thereof. Alternatively, the holder may support a separate container or cup. The cup may be lowered into the holder. A lid may be mounted directly to the cup. A lock ring may be used to secure the cup to the holder. A cover may be connected to the lock ring to cover the lid and cup there under. The container may store supplies such as cups, lids or beverage condiments. The container is easy to clean and permits multiple configurations. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266738 | Container having recessed tilting handle and method for stacking same - A stackable container for carrying and scooping material has a body, a lower handle mounted in a recess in the lower portion of the container body, and an optional upper handle attached to the upper portion of the container body. The lower handle is an elongated continuous member, like a stiff metal rod, shaped into a handle. When not in use, the lower handle can be stowed in the recess beneath an optional retainer flange. To use the lower handle, the handle can be urged from beneath the optional flange to extend outwardly from the container body. The optional upper handle is an elongated member with a grip mounted in the center. A total of three recesses in the exterior of the container body and three corresponding protuberances in the interior are used to stack multiple containers together. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266739 | IMPACT BARRIER FOR ENCLOSURE - A resiliently deformable shield is affixed to the exterior of an enclosure, housing one or more internal components. The resiliently deformable shield is fashioned with one or more recesses that allow the shield to deform and deflect impact force away from the enclosure walls. Apertures may be fashioned in the shield walls for receiving fasteners that are used affix the shield with respect to the enclosure housing. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266740 | WAFER CONTAINER WITH CUSHION SHEET - A wafer container with wafer-mounting cushion sheets prevents breaking and damage of semiconductor wafers due to impacts or repetitive warping by maintaining the semiconductor wafer in a flat state and enables the semiconductor wafer to be removed safely and easily without damage. The surface of each wafer-mounting cushion sheet includes a self-sucking portion for exerting a removable vacuum on the semiconductor wafer and a non-sucking portion for enabling separation of the semiconductor wafer. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266741 | NOZZLE REACTOR AND METHOD OF USE - A nozzle reactor system for increasing the conversion rate of material feed injected into the nozzle reactor system. The system includes two or more nozzle reactors aligned in series, such that material exiting a first nozzle reactor may be injected into a second nozzle reactor, Each nozzle reactor includes an interior reactor chamber and an injection passage and a material feed passage that are each in material injecting communication with the interior reactor chamber. Furthermore, the injection passage is aligned transversely to the injection passage. The injection passage is configured to accelerate cracking material passed therethrough to a supersonic speed. A method of increasing the conversion rate of material feed utilizing multiple cracking steps is also described. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266742 | Method for Reducing Fouling of Coker Furnaces - A method for reducing furnace fouling in a delayed coking process comprising (a) supplying at least one feed to a delayed coking unit comprised of coker furnace, at least two coke drums and a coker fractionator, (b) increasing the aromaticity of the feed to produce a modified stream by combining with the feed upstream of the coker furnace at least one added stream selected from the group consisting of an aromatic gas oil, a hydrotreated aromatic gas oil and combinations thereof, (c) introducing the modified feed stream into the coker furnace, d) heating the modified feed stream to a coking temperature in the coker furnace to produce a heated modified stream, and e) transferring the heated modified stream from the coker furnace to a coke drum. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266743 | THERMAL TREATMENT OF TRIGLYCERIDES - A triglyceride or a triglyceride/hydrocarbon combination can be heated to produce thermally treated feeds. The thermally treated feeds can then be contacted with a hydrotreating catalyst in a reaction zone. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266744 | PROCESS FOR PRE-TREATING A DESULFURIZATION SORBENT - A process for presulfiding a plurality of sorbent particles prior to using at least a portion of the particles to at least partially desulfurize a hydrocarbon feed stream. Typically, presulfiding can be carried out in a presulfiding zone under presulfiding conditions. In one embodiment, the process can be carried out in a desulfurization system comprising a fluidized bed reactor and fluidized bed regenerator and can be completed in less than about 36 hours. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266745 | METHOD FOR REMOVING HYDROFLUORIC ACID AND ORGANIC FLUORIDES FROM A FLUID STREAM - A method is provided for removing HF and organic fluorides from fluid streams in which the fluoride species exist as impurities and, in particular, from hydrocarbon fluid streams containing no more than about 1.0% by weight total fluorides. The method consists of first contacting the fluid stream first with a nonpromoted alumina and then with an adsorbent consisting essentially of activated alumina that has been treated with a promoter material selected from the oxides and phosphates of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals, and mixtures thereof. This is preferably accomplished by providing a suitable absorber vessel charged with the adsorbent in a fixed bed, and then contacting the fluoride-contaminated fluid through the fixed bed. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266746 | MINERAL ORE FLOTATION AID - A method is provided for enhancing selective separation of ore values by addition of an effective amount of a treatment reagent to the separation process, such as froth flotation. The treatment reagent can be added at different stages, such as to a grinding mill, conditioning tank before flotation, or in the flotation cells before, after or simultaneous to the addition of other conventional flotation reagents. By adding the treatment agent, the recovery of valuable minerals from a froth flotation process is increased. In an embodiment of the present invention, the treatment reagent is a water-soluble ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266747 | Method for Grading Water-Absorbent Polymer Particles - A process for classifying water-absorbing polymer beads, wherein the polymer beads are separated into n particle size fractions by means of at least n screens and n is an integer greater than 1. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266748 | POPCORN SIEVE - A sieve for separating popped corn from un-popped kernels of corn is disclosed. The sieve includes a plate having a first surface, a spaced apart second surface, and a peripheral edge. A plurality of holes is formed in the plate. An engaging member is provided to facilitate grasping the plate. The sieve includes a plurality of legs depending from the second surface of the plate. The sieve is adapted to be received in an associated receptacle and form a chamber at the bottom of the receptacle, wherein un-popped kernels of corn pass through the holes formed in the plate and are received in the chamber to substantially separate popped corn from un-popped kernels of corn. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266749 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SORTING, SINGLING OUT AND/OR TRANSFERRING ITEMS OF LINEN - The washing of items of linen is preceded by a plurality of treatments. The items of linen have to be singled out and sorted. In addition, processes for transferring the items of linen are required. In the past, items of linen have been singled out, sorted and transferred in an only partly automated manner. Manual activities are therefore still required. The invention provides for the items of linen to be singled out automatically, the singled-out items of linen to be transferred automatically from a conveyor to a transportation device, various sorting criteria to be determined automatically, in particular the color and the structure of the items of linen, and finally the items of linen to be sorted automatically in accordance with the detected sorting criteria in that they are blown downward at the intended point of a distributor conveyor. The measures according to the invention render manual activities superfluous. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266750 | DEVICE FOR SIPHONING OFF FUEL FROM A RESERVOIR - Device for siphoning off fuel from motor vehicles to be scrapped, comprising a tank drilling device, a pump and two circuit valves, a storage tank and a pump nozzle, wherein the circuit valves are switchable between tank drilling device and pump such that the pump conveys fuel from the tank drilling device to the storage tank or from this to the pump nozzle, and wherein the device is provided with a compressed-air connection and the tank drilling device and the pump and the circuit valves are operable or switchable by compressed air. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266751 | DOSING ENGINE AND CARTRIDGE APPARATUS FOR LIQUID DISPENSING AND METHOD - A liquid dispensing system is provided for automated dispensing of a plurality of liquid reagents into a recreational body of water. The liquid dispensing system includes a cartridge apparatus housing a plurality of liquid reagent containers, each containing a respective liquid reagent. A docking assembly is provided having a dock manifold device, and is releasably coupled to the cartridge apparatus between a first condition and a second condition. In a first condition, the cartridge apparatus can be removably coupled to the docking assembly, while in the second condition, the cartridge apparatus is lockably mounted to the docking assembly in a manner permitting fluid communication from the respective reagent container to respective fluid passages of the manifold device. The dispensing system further includes a dosing engine having a valve manifold device to selectively dispense the liquid reagents into the recreational body of water through a dispensing port. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266752 | Capillary-like connector for liquid chromatography, in particular, high-performance liquid chromatography with reduced dispersion and improved thermal characteristics - The invention concerns a capillary-like connector to conduct liquid, in particular, for liquid chromatography, wherein the connector | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266753 | Dispensing System for Microbial Solution - A system and method for dispensing microbial solution into a drain line. The system includes a disposable cartridge adapted to hold a quantity of microbial solution. The cartridge may be provided to the end user containing only a dry mix of microbes in a carrier medium. The end user may then remove a replaceable tab covering a fill hole, fill the cartridge with clean water, and replace the tab. The cartridge may then be inserted into a dispensing assembly, which includes an actuator that engages a nozzle on the cartridge at regular intervals. When the actuator engages the nozzle, a small amount of microbial solution is dispensed and routed through a tube to the drain line. The tube may attach to the drain line through a self-tapping valve assembly. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266754 | CAST ARTICLE AND A METHOD OF ITS MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing a cast article including a frame that in use of the article defines an aperture; and a further component that is in use retained moveably captive relative to the frame. The method casts the further component and respective first and second frame members, the further component and the frame members being securable together to form the article, and subsequently assembles the frame members and the further component together to form the article. A gully grate results from practicing the method. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266755 | Downhole Gravitational Water Separator - A gravity water separation system that may be integrated within a well completion. A diverted flowpath is provided for produced hydrocarbons, external to the completion tubing. As produced hydrocarbons travel through the diverted flowpath, they pass through separation stages wherein gravity separation ensues by migration through predefined flow ports which extend from produced oil “separation chamber(s)” into separated “water chamber(s).” | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266756 | Filter module and filter unit - Filter module and filter unit with an inlet for medium that is to be filtered, and with an outlet for the permeate, with at least one filter sheet, a first spacer adjacent to the media side and a second spacer adjacent to the permeate side, the spacers being designed with a draining action, and the first spacer being connected to an inlet and the second spacer to an outlet, wherein the at least one filter sheet forms a first filter unit together with the two adjacent spacers, the filter sheet is designed as a single filter or a filter stack, the first spacer is designed to be impermeable to liquid on its outer face directed away from the filter sheet and is sealed off at its boundary to the outlet end, and the second spacer is designed to be impermeable to liquid on its outer face directed away from the filter sheet and is sealed off at its boundary to the inlet end. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266757 | TANK - A tank is proposed for appliances which use water, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for preparation of foodstuffs and/or drinks, such as automatic drinks machines, in particular automatic coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air cleaners and conditioners or the like, wherein a suction connection is provided on the tank in order to suck in water from the tank by means for production of a reduced pressure, and a filter connection is provided for connection of a filter cartridge in the interior of the tank, while ensuring that only one permissible filter type is used. A tank according to the invention is distinguished by mechanical coding structures on the filter connecting element, in order to prevent the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266758 | HALOGENATED RESIN BEDS - A water treatment system may generally comprise a generally cylindrical halogenated resin bed comprising an empty bed contact time greater than 1 second, an aspect ratio less than 0.8, and a fluid velocity less than 0.5 cm/s, wherein the aspect ratio is the ratio of the length of the halogenated resin bed to the diameter of the halogenated resin bed; and wherein the fluid velocity is the quotient of the volumetric flow rate of the water treatment system and the cross-sectional area of the halogenated resin bed; and wherein the halogenated resin bed improves the removal of contaminates relative to a corresponding water treatment system having an aspect ratio greater than 0.8. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266759 | INTEGRATED NANOFIBER FILTER MEDIA - A filter media is formed from electrospun fine fibers and coarse fibers which are entangled and integrated together into a single fiber composite filter media layer. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266760 | FUNCTIONAL NUCLEIC ACIDS FOR BIOLOGICAL SEQUESTRATION - The present invention generally relates to methods of improving the removal and/or treatment of substances in bulk volumes, particularly to methods of improving the removal and/or treatment of contaminants in bulk volumes by nucleic acid interaction and by including such nucleic acid interactions in organisms. The present invention further relates to methods for generating and/or improving the interaction of nucleic acids with substances for removal and/or treatment. Bulk volumes may generally refer to any volume of substance wherein the removal and/or treatment of substances therein may occur. Nucleic acids may be utilized to bind and/or catalytically interact with substances in the bulk volume. Further, the nucleic acids may be included in an organism for sequestering substances within cells. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266761 | ANAEROBIC PURIFICATION OF HEATED WASTE WATER - The invention is directed to a process for the anaerobic purification of waste water in an anaerobic reactor, said process comprising burning the biogas produced in the purification, in a gas-burner, using the hot gases obtained thereby for indirect heating of water in a hot water boiler, which boiler is connected with the reactor by means of a line between the gas head of the boiler and a compartment through which the waste water flows, such as a conditioning tank or the anaerobic reactor, which line ends underneath the water level in the said compartment at such a level that a pressure of between 0.25 and 3 m of water column is maintained in the gas head of the boiler, in which boiler steam is generated which enters the said compartment through the said line and heats the waste water, and wherein the said boiler is further provided with a valve to let off steam in case the amount of biogas is in excess of the amount needed to heat the waste water. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266762 | METHOD FOR OPERATING REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE FILTRATION PLANT, AND REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE FILTRATION PLANT - A method for operating a reverse osmosis membrane filtration plant having a raw water intake unit, a pre-treatment unit, and a reverse osmosis membrane filtration unit having a reverse osmosis membrane module in this order, the method including: disposing a biofilm formation base material under conditions that reverse osmosis membrane supply water and/or reverse osmosis membrane non-permeated water in the reverse osmosis membrane filtration unit are/is flowed at a linear speed equal to a non-permeated water linear speed in the reverse osmosis membrane module of the reverse osmosis membrane filtration unit; evaluating a biofilm amount on the biofilm formation base material at a frequency of from once a day to once in six months; and controlling the method for operating a reverse osmosis membrane filtration plant based on results of the evaluation. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266763 | Water Treatment Apparatus and Water Treatment Method | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266764 | Agent and Process for Increasing Rejection of Nanofiltration Membrane or Reverse Osmosis Membrane, Nanofiltration Membrane or Reverse Osmosis Membrane, Process for Water Treatment and Apparatus for Water Treatment - An agent for increasing the rejection of a nanofiltration membrane or a reverse osmosis membrane which comprises a compound having a polyalkylene glycol chain having a weight-average molecular weight of 2,000 to 6,000; a process for increasing the rejection of a nanofiltration membrane or a reverse osmosis membrane which comprises bringing the nanofiltration membrane or the reverse osmosis membrane into contact with an aqueous solution of a compound having a polyalkylene glycol chain which is obtained by diluting the agent for increasing the rejection of a nanofiltration membrane or a reverse osmosis membrane described above with water; a nanofiltration membrane or a reverse osmosis membrane exhibiting a rejection increased in accordance with the process; and a process and an apparatus for water treatment using the nanofiltration membrane or the reverse osmosis membrane. The rejection and, in particular, the rejection to nonionic solutes, of a nanofiltration membrane or a reverse osmosis membrane can be increased while the flux is kept at a great value. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266765 | Methods for Recharging Nanoparticle-Treated Beds - Nanoparticle-treated particle packs, such as sand beds, may effectively filter and purify liquids such as waste water. Proppant beds treated with nanoparticles may fixate or reduce fines migration therethrough. When tiny contaminant particles or fines in these fluids flow through the nanoparticle-treated bed or pack, the nanoparticles will capture and hold the tiny contaminant or fines particles within the pack due to the nanoparticles' surface forces, including, but not necessarily limited to van der Waals and electrostatic forces. Nanoparticle-treated beds or packs may be recharged by contacting the bed with an inorganic acid (but not hydrofluoric acid) or an organic acid, and optionally followed by subsequent treatment with hydrofluoric acid. This treating substantially removes the nanoparticles and the fine particulates that have been removed from a fluid (e.g. wastewater being treated, produced fluids in a formation, etc.). The particle pack may then be re-treated or recharged with nanoparticles. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266766 | Wastewater Purification With Nanoparticle-Treated Bed - Nanoparticle-treated particle packs, such as sand beds, may effectively filter and purify liquids such as waste water. When tiny contaminant particles in waste water flow through the particle pack, the nanoparticles will capture and hold the tiny contaminant particles within the pack due to the nanoparticles' surface forces, including, but not necessarily limited to van der Waals and electrostatic forces. Coating agents such as alcohols, glycols, polyols, vegetable oil, and mineral oils may help apply the nanoparticles to the particle surfaces in the filter beds or packs. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266767 | Runoff Water Filtration Apparatus and System - A runoff water filter is defined by an elongate, tubular mesh container filled with a filter medium that is selected for the ability of the filter medium to remove target pollutants from the runoff water. In a first disclosed embodiment, vermiculite is used as the primary filter medium for its ability to bind cationic compounds, principally zinc, from water running off metal buildings. Other filter media may also be employed to remove other target pollutants. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266768 | Molecular arrangement magnetic treatment apparatus and method - A molecular arrangement magnetic treatment apparatus and method includes an apparatus including a material passageway configured for having material flow therethrough. At least one pair of magnets are provided oriented such that material in the material passageway passes through a magnetic field effect produced by the at least one pair of magnets, where the at least one pair of magnets is oriented such that a north pole of a first magnet of the at least one pair of magnets is adjacent a south pole of a second magnet of the at least one pair of magnets and a south pole of the first magnet is adjacent a north pole of the second magnet, where the poles of the first magnet provide a first resultant magnetic field and the poles of the second magnet provide a second resultant magnetic field, where the first and second resultant magnetic fields jointly define the magnetic field effect and where the first and second magnets are each movable such that relative alignment of the first magnet with respect to the second magnet is dictated by interaction of the first and second resultant magnetic fields. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266769 | METHODS FOR RECOVERING TALLOW FROM WASTEWATER - A method for recovering tallow from meat processing wastewater includes adding a coagulant composition to the wastewater to agglomerate suspended fat, oil and grease particles in the wastewater, separating solid waste materials from the wastewater and isolating tallow from the solid waste materials. The coagulant composition includes tannin. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266770 | METHOD FOR MAINTAINING THE WATER BALANCE IN A WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM - Method for maintaining the water balance in a device ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266771 | TITANIUM OXIDE AND ALUMINA ALKALI METAL COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to Group 1 metal/porous metal oxide compositions comprising porous metal oxide selected from porous titanium oxide and porous alumina and an alkali metal or an alkali metal alloy. The compositions of the inventions are described as Stage 0 and I materials. These materials differ in their preparation and chemical reactivity. Each successive stage may be prepared directly using the methods described below or from an earlier stage material. Stage 0 materials may, for example, be prepared using liquid alloys of Na and K which are rapidly absorbed by porous metal oxide under isothermal conditions, preferably at or just above room temperature, to form loose black powders that retain much of the reducing ability of the parent metals. When the low melting Group 1 metals are absorbed into the porous metal oxide at about 150° C., an exothermic reaction produces Stage I material, loose black powders that are stable in dry air. Further heating forms higher stage materials of unknown composition. It is believed that Stage I higher materials represent reductions of the porous metal oxide after absorption of the Group 1 metal. Preferred Group 1 metal/porous metal oxide compositions of the invention are those containing sodium, potassium, or sodium-potassium alloys with sodium and sodium-potassium alloys being most preferred. Each stage of the Group 1 metal/porous metal oxide composition of the invention may be used as a reducing agent reacting with a number of reducible organic materials in the same manner known for alkali metals and their alloys. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266772 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDROTHERMAL OXIDATION OF WATER-INSOLUBLE ORGANIC RESIDUES - The invention relates to a system and method for the hydrothermal oxidation of water-insoluble organic residues. The plant comprises two independent liquid phase feed lines, namely an aqueous phase ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266773 | PORTABLE BIKE CARRIER - A portable bike carrying device for transportation of bikes inside a vehicle is disclosed. The device includes a scalloped platform, a metal casted skewer mount containing a quick release bolt, nuts and washers and Velcro hook to insure grip to vehicle carpet. The bike carrier is equipped on the back of the vehicle by folding down the seat. The bike is mounted on the platform in an upright position and the front fork of the bicycle is attached to the skewer mount and tightened down for securing the bike during travel. The paddle design includes a handle for easily and quickly removing and storing the carrier. The platform may have various shapes and sizes such as paddle, disc or other shapes and is manufactured of wood and/or plastic. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266774 | TOWEL RAIL - A towel rail ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266775 | Rack for Transportation and display of Plants - A rack assembly for transportation and display of potted plants and similar articles. The rack includes vertical supports, and a plurality of trays that are slidingly supported on the posts. The trays are extensible from a retracted position in which the trays are arranged in compact, vertically spaced relationship for transportation, to a deployed position in which the trays extend on opposite sides in an alternating arrangement with increased vertical spacing, and are tilted to a downwardly angled orientation so that the plants can be readily viewed and accessed by customers and other personnel. The posts and trays are mounted on a mobile frame that includes stabilizer legs which prevent the assembly from tipping when the trays are in the deployed position. The trays are slidingly mounted to the posts by means of guide channels and cooperating projections. The trays may be tilted to the downwardly angled orientation simultaneously, using vertically adjustable supports that engage the rearward edges of the trays. Alternatively, the guide channels may have upper and lower runs that receive projections at the sides of the trays, so that the trays are held in the angled orientation with projections at the rearward edges of the trays supported in the upper runs and projections at the middle portions of the trays supported in the lower runs. The posts and trays are removable from the frame, and can be broken down for storage. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266776 | Dispenser and Display Device - A dispenser and display device for articles on a store shelf includes a pair of vertically disposed panels that define a space there between to guide the articles from an upper portion to a lower portion. A pin extending from each of the panels allows a display assembly, having an access door, a frame, and a card, to movably attach to the dispenser and display device. The display assembly is therefore movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The frame is movably connected to the access door such at a volume is defined between the access door and the frame. The volume is configured to complementarily receive the card in order to display advertising indicia disposed on the front of the card. A display panel is also described. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266777 | Collapsible adjustable double shooters rack - My design is a combination of storage and retrieval of different types of sports balls; such as volleyballs, basketballs, and soccer balls. It allows for storage on both the top and bottom of the apparatus and consists of two top and two bottom sections. The top section is angled creating automatic gravity feed for a consistent flow of sports balls. The design is capable of telescoping vertically to adjust to a player's height making for easy access of balls. The design also telescopes inward and outward allowing both a minimum and maximum amount of sports balls to be used and stored. The design is a double and single ball feed system allowing for one or more player to participate in a number of practice drills and may include front and side panels to display advertisement or team logos. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266778 | ADJUSTABLE DISPLAY BOARD SYSTEM - An adjustable display board system comprises a display board, first and second grippers, first and second racks, and a handle. The first and second grippers are coupled to the display and include a plurality of teeth. The first and second racks are mounted to a rigid structure and include a plurality of teeth generally greater than the number of teeth of the first and second grippers. The teeth of the first and second grippers mesh with the teeth of the first and second racks to maintain the vertical position of the display board. The handle is pushed to disengage the grippers from the racks and allow vertical motion of the display board. The adjustable display board system also comprises a display board, a linear actuator unit, and one or more pivot arms. The linear actuator unit includes a movable actuator rod and is coupled to the one or more pivot arms, which in turn is coupled to the display board. Motion of the actuator rod is converted to raising and lowering of the display board. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266779 | VERSATILE COOLER RACK - A merchandise rack for attaching to a cooler door has a base arm and two frames for supporting items, such as bottles, in the rack. The base arm and frames are positioned parallel to one another, and each has their ends hingedly connected to side members on the rack. These hinged connections allow the positions of the base arm and frames to shift relative to one another so that the entire rack can be shifted. When shifted, the rack can support bottles or other items diagonally and can position in one of two vertical orientations on the cooler door. When not shifted, the rack can support the bottles or other items vertically in the rack while positioned horizontally on the cooler door. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266780 | ADJUSTABLE SHELVING SYSTEM - An adjustable shelving assembly and a support structure for supporting the adjustable shelf assembly. The adjustable shelf assembly may include at least one extension shelf unit, slidably oriented with respect to a central shelf unit such that the width and/or depth of the shelf may be adjusted. The adjustable shelf assembly may be adjusted without removing the shelf from the accompanying support structure or causing the central shelf unit to be moved. The adjustable shelf assembly may also include structure for receiving advertisements, product identifiers or the like. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266781 | Shelf Arrangement - A shelf arrangement for storing and exhibiting products of at least a first product type and a second product type in a showroom including a first shelf of a first shelf type having at least two shelf bases and a second shelf of a second shelf type having at least two shelf bases. The first shelf base provides a first surface for exhibiting products and the second shelf base has a console attachment that provides a second surface for exhibiting products. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266782 | STACKABLE RIBBED BOTTLE SYSTEM - A bottle having a storage chamber defined by spaced upper and lower surfaces and planar sidewalls; a conical ceiling in said upper surface having an opening at the top thereof; a conical convex recess in said lower surface for receiving the conical ceiling of the next adjacent bottle when stacking said bottles, and means for interlocking the sides and upper and lower surfaces of the bottles when stacked. The bottle may have ribs in the conical ceiling, conical recess and sidewalls for increasing top load resistance. A plurality of bottles may be assembled into a stable bottle stack with minimal packaging material. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266783 | Shelved Land for a Container Neck - A device and container for improving the connection of a lid to a container by providing for a shelved container neck. The neck includes a shelved land on the top surface of the container neck which provides for an increased radial thickness to the top surface of the container neck. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266784 | CLOSING ELEMENT FOR CONTAINERS - A closing element ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266785 | PARISON AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PLASTIC BOTTLES - A parison is described, as also is a method for the production of plastics bottles, in particular PET bottles, this having a rigid, substantially elongate body ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266786 | Large bottle-shaped container having substantially rectangular cross section - A large container made of synthetic resin, and comprising a neck and a body; the body having a substantially rectangular cross section, and including an upper body and a lower body; the upper body containing a center of gravity of the container when filled with liquid; the upper body having a waist section containing the center of gravity; the waist section having a grip, the grip being not adapted to absorb a negative pressure in the container; and at least one surface of the lower body including a vacuum panel. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266787 | Straw-less Water Bottle - A new type of a water bottle is described. A suction mechanism is built into the structure of the water bottle. The apparatus also contains a retractable mouthpiece built into the bottle cap as an extension of the cap and which forms part of the internal suction mechanism. This mouthpiece retracts and closes to an airtight seal when not in use so that any carbonated beverage maintains its freshness during storage. Also a mechanism for maintaining internal liquid levels in the suction mechanism is described which serves to prevent air entry into the suction mechanism between suctions. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266788 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING CONDUCTIVE PATTERN ON FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE AND PROTECTIVE INK USED THEREIN - The invention discloses a method for fabricating a conductive pattern on a flexible substrate. A flexible substrate having a conductive layer thereon is provided. A protective ink is screen printed on the conductive layer, wherein a portion of the conductive layer is exposed through the protective ink. The exposed portion of the conductive layer is removed by etching using the protective ink as a mask. The protective ink is then removed, thus providing a conductive pattern with a minimum line width of not greater than 150 μm. The invention also discloses a composition for the protective ink. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266789 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF HEAT-ASSISTED MAGNETIC HEAD CONSTITUTED OF SLIDER AND LIGHT SOURCE UNIT - Provided is a manufacturing method of heat-assisted magnetic recording head, in which a light source unit can be easily joined to a slider with sufficiently high accuracy, under avoiding the excessive mechanical stress. The manufacturing method comprises the steps of: moving relatively the light source unit and the slider, while applying a sufficient voltage between an upper electrode of the light source and an electrode layer provided in the slider; and setting the light source unit and the slider in desired positions in a direction perpendicular to the element-integration surface of the slider substrate. The desired positions are positions where the light source just emits due to a surface contact between: the protruded portion of the lower surface of the light source; and the upper surface of the electrode layer, which is a portion of the wall surface of a step formed on the head part. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266790 | METHOD OF MAKING A MAGNETORESISTIVE READER STRUCTURE - A method of making a magnetoresistive sensor includes defining a track width of a magnetoresistive element stack of the sensor with a hard mask and photoresist. Further, processes of the method enable depositing of hard magnetic bias material on each side of the stack after the hard mask used to define the track width is removed. A separate chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) stop layer that is different from the hard mask enables subsequent creating of a planar surface via CMP to remove unwanted material on top of the sensor stack. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266791 | IMPLANT SURFACES AND TREATMENTS FOR WEAR REDUCTION - Methods and devices directed to surface treatment of implants are disclosed. In some instances, the surfaces are treated to have one or more characteristics that can impart low wear properties when the implant is utilized in a subject. As one example, a metallic surface of an implant can be treated to form pits in the surface, followed optionally by a smoothing step to reduce the roughness of the pitted surface. A plasma treatment can be used to form an oxide-containing layer (e.g., highly corrosion resistant and/or thick) on the surface. An acid treatment can also be used as part of a process for forming an oxide-containing layer. Other examples of method are also disclosed, along with characteristics of implant surfaces that can exhibit low wear properties. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266792 | FABRICATION METHODS FOR PATTERNED STRUCTURES - Fabrication methods for patterned structures are presented. A layer of material is provided and a patterned region and a non-patterned region are formed using a multiple thermal writing head, wherein the patterned region and the non-patterned region have different physical properties. Alternatively, the layer of material is formed on a substrate. After the layer of material is transferred into the patterned and non-patterned regions, the non-patterned region is removed. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266793 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARTATUS, AND ARC CHUTE AND ARC MEMBER THEREFOR - An arc member is provided for an electrical switching apparatus. The electrical switching apparatus includes an operating mechanism for opening and closing separable contacts, and an arc chute disposed proximate the separable contacts to attract an arc generated thereby. The separable contacts include a stationary contact and a movable contact. The stationary contact has an edge, which is disposed in a plane. The arc member includes an arc element disposed between the stationary contact and the arc chute. The arc element has first and second portions and first and second arc attractors. The first arc attractor extends outwardly from the first portion toward the plane of the edge of the stationary contact to draw the arc from the separable contacts to the arc member. The second arc attractors, which are disposed on the second portion of the arc element, direct the arc into the arc chute. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266794 | Arc Quenching Device With an Arc Quenching Material for a Circuit Breaker - An arc quenching device is disclosed for an electrical switch having a plurality of arc quenching plates, which are arranged parallel to one another, and having at least one part composed of gassing plastic. In order to stabilize the arc, at least one embodiment of the invention provides for at least one part composed of gassing plastic to extend parallel to the arc running direction covering at least two of the quenching plates. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266795 | TRANSMISSION FOR AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER - An electrical circuit breaker includes a first contact piece with a first consumable contact; a second contact piece with a second consumable contact; a drive for moving the first contact piece along a switching movement axis; and a transmission for transmitting the movement of the first contact piece to a movement of the second contact piece. The transmission has a first lever, a pivoting element which can pivot about a pivoting shaft, and a transmission mechanism for transmitting a pivoting movement of the pivoting element to a movement of the second contact piece. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266796 | Gas-Insulated Power Apparatus - In a gas-insulated power apparatus in which contiguous vessels | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266797 | SPOT WELDING TONGS FOR ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS IN RESISTANCE WELDING OR WORKPIECES - There are spot welding tongs for robotic applications in resistance welding of workpieces, in particular sheets, comprising tong arms, mounted such as to pivot on a base body, which may be adjusted using an operator and to which electrode holders for the electrodes are fixed and a winding device with a pay-out roller and a wind-in roller, for the winding in and out of a strip to protect at least one electrode. According to one embodiment, such spot welding tongs may be produced, in which access is not seriously affected and with a very simple and compact construction, whereby the pay-out roller and the wind-in roller of the winding device are arranged on the base body, or the tongs arm and at least one guide groove, for guiding the strip, is arranged in the tongs arm and/or the electrode holder. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266798 | RESISTANCE WELDING HEAD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a resistance welding head for use in production of electronic components with various kinds of small coils. The resistance welding head has a welding head tip and two opposite electrodes integrally extending from two sides of the welding head tip. A separating slot is defined between the two electrodes. Two ends of the two electrodes afar from the welding head tip are insulatively secured to each other via an insulating adhesive suitably received in the separating slot, so as to avoid potential crack at the welding head tip. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266799 | Method for Operating a Steam Plasma Burner and Steam Cutting Device - The invention relates to a method for operation of a steam plasma burner ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266800 | LASER PROCESSING METHOD FOR TRANSPARENT PLATE - A laser processing method for a transparent plate having a predetermined breaking line including the step of applying a pulsed laser beam to the transparent plate along the breaking line to thereby form a laser processed groove. The pulsed laser beam has an absorption wavelength to the transparent plate. The repetition frequency of the pulsed laser beam is set to 200 kHz or more and the energy density per pulse of the pulsed laser beam is set to 3.8 J/cm | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266801 | METHOD OF LASER WELDING METAL PLATED PLATES - The invention provides a method of laser welding zinc plated steel plates which surely realizes excellent welding without a melting defect such as blowholes. By irradiating a line on a superposed portion of a lower plate and an upper plate with a first laser beam having a high energy density and a small irradiation region by moving the first laser beam therealong, steel plate portions in the small irradiation region are melted and zinc on the superposed surfaces around the small irradiation region including in the small irradiation region is evaporated and allowed to escape outside. Then, after the irradiation with the first laser beam, the same line is irradiated with a second laser beam having a lower energy density than the first laser beam and a larger irradiation region than the first laser beam by moving the second laser beam therealong to melt steel plate portions in the larger irradiation region, thereby completing weldbonding. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266802 | LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS - A laser processing apparatus including a height detecting device for detecting the height of a workpiece held on a chuck table. The height detecting device includes an annular spot forming unit for forming the spot shape of a detecting laser beam into an annular spot shape, a pinhole mask for passing the reflected light reflected on the upper surface of the workpiece held on the chuck table, but blocking the reflected light reflected on the lower surface of the workpiece, and a reflected light analyzing unit for analyzing the reflected light passed through the pinhole mask and transmitting the result of analyzation to a control unit. The laser processing apparatus further includes a focusing unit having an objective lens for focusing a processing laser beam having a circular spot shape and the detecting laser beam having the annular spot shape and a window lens for focusing the detecting laser beam focused by the objective lens without focusing the processing laser beam. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266803 | Process Chamber and Method for Processing a Material by a Directed Beam of Electromagnetic Radiation, in Particular for a Laser Sintering Device - A process chamber for a processing of a material by means of a directed beam of electromagnetic radiation is provided, which comprises an optical element ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266804 | COMBINATION EXTRUSION AND LASER-MARKING SYSTEM, AND RELATED METHOD - A combination extrusion and laser marking system and corresponding method are provided for creating an extruded article with a surface graphic image. The system includes an extruder, a laser, and a controller or encoder. The extruder is operable to pass an extrudable material through a die and discharge an extrudate having a markable surface. The laser is operable with the extruder for forming an image on the markable surface of the extrudate discharged from the extruder. The encoding system is operable to measure a rate of speed at which the extrudate is discharged from the extruder and provide a feedback signal for controlling operation of the laser. The combination may further include an ink printer to form an additional image on the extruded article. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266805 | Method And Apparatus For Receiving A Universal Input Voltage In A Welding Power Source - A method and apparatus for providing a welding current is disclosed. The power source is capable of receiving any input voltage over a wide range of input voltages and includes an input rectifier that rectifies the ac input into a dc signal. A dc voltage stage converts the dc signal to a desired dc voltage and an inverter inverts the dc signal into a second ac signal. An output transformer receives the second ac signal and provides a third ac signal that has a current magnitude suitable for welding. The welding current may be rectified and smoothed by an output inductor and an output rectifier. A controller provides control signals to the inverter and an auxiliary power controller that can receive a range of input voltages and provide a control power signal to the controller. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266806 | MEMORY-LIKE HEAT SOURCE DEVICE - A memory-like heat source device includes a substrate, a conductive layer disposed on the substrate, and at least one simulative heat source region. The simulative heat source region has at least one passive element and a simulative package. The passive element is disposed on the conductive layer and electrically connected to the conductive layer. Once being powered on, the passive element generates thermal energy and is covered by the simulative package. Therefore, a structure extremely similar to a thermal state in a practical memory is constituted. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266807 | OVEN CONTROL SYSTEM - An oven control system and methods of operating the same are disclosed. The oven control system provides various automated tracking and control functions to reduce errors and defects in oven cure operations. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266808 | PLANAR HEATER AND SEMICONDUCTOR HEAT TREATMENT APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH THE HEATER - A plane heater and a semiconductor heat treatment apparatus having the heater which suppress high frequency induction heating by having an earth electrode therein for suppressing high frequency induction and do not corrode with an excited reaction gas is provided. A plane heater | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266809 | HIGH RATE METHOD FOR STABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF A SUBSTRATE - A method for multi-step temperature control of a substrate includes selecting a first set-point temperature and a second set-point temperature for the substrate, and selecting a first PID parameter set including a first proportional constant K | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266810 | PLANAR HEATING ELEMENT FOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING - A heating element includes two flexible plastics layers connected in overlying relationship with first and second conductors each running along the element between the layers the side edges with a row of printed conductive strips at right angles to the conductors. A grounding layer comprising a sheet of foil laminated to a carrier is laminated to the heating element. A reinforcing layer in the form of a bitumen anti-fracture membrane is applied on one surface and a reinforcing layer of a fiber reinforced material is applied on the opposite surface for engagement into a tile adhesive layer. First and second strips of an electrically insulating material are applied over the first and second conductors to define slots allowing insertion into the slots of respective clamp type terminals. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266811 | Soldering Apparatus and Soldering Method - A soldering apparatus has a sealable container which accommodates a circuit board therein, weights disposed immediately upon semiconductor devices to press the semiconductor devices toward the circuit board, and high-frequency heating coils causing the weight to generate heat due to electromagnetic induction. The high-frequency heating coils are disposed away from the weights. The heat generated in each weight is applied to a plurality of joint sites of the circuit board, thereby soldering the semiconductor devices to the joint sites. As a result, efficient heating is realized while simplifying the configuration of the apparatus. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266812 | Electrical Connection Between Sealing Coil and Voltage Source - An apparatus is provided for foil sealing containers and includes a sealing head having a frame containing an induction coil. The frame has a mating surface with a pair of electrical contacts disposed thereon. A power supply cabinet has a mating surface with a pair of electrical contacts disposed thereon. The power supply cabinet also has a guide configured to engage the frame of the sealing head to direct alignment of the mating surfaces of the sealing head and the power supply cabinet such that the pair of electrical contacts of the sealing head make an electrical connection to the pair of electrical contacts of the power supply cabinet. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266813 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible container for containing goods, including a liquid and/or solid/liquid mixture, configured to be assembled and disassembled manually without the use of tools. The container includes a plurality of upright panels coupled to a base by their bottom portions. Each panel of a first type is flanked along its opposing upright edges by a pair of adjacent panels of a second type. Each of the edges of each of the panels is coupled by an edge joining assembly to one of the edges of one of the flanking panels. The assembly comprises a first elongated edge joining member having a longitudinal channel with alternating partially enclosed portions and substantially unenclosed portions and a second elongated edge joining member having longitudinally extending spaced apart locking members. Each unenclosed portion is configured to receive a locking member, which are slid longitudinally within the channel into an adjacent partially enclosed portion. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266814 | Collapsible debris container and method of use - A container according to the present invention provides a collapsible debris container including a receptacle having a plurality of framed side panels, a bottom panel, and an open side. A chute may be coupled to the receptacle, or a portion of the container may be decoupled from the remainder, to form a chute. The container may include a handle to ease transportation of debris along the ground. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266815 | PRESSURE COMPENSATION ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR PRESSURE COMPENSATION IN A HOUSING - The invention relates to a pressure compensation device for compensating pressure between an inner chamber of a housing, in particular an electric motor, gearbox, container or the like and an outer side. The device includes a pressure compensation membrane mounted on an annular end face of a cylindrical structure that extends toward the outer side. The cylindrical structure is provided with a ventilation channel that extends therethrough. The cylindrical structure extends towards the outer side in order to form a projection from the wall of the housing, which projection is delimited by the end face on which the membrane is applied in a curved, dome-shaped form. A protective cover extends towards the outer side at a spaced apart distance in relation to the membrane over the cylindrical structure. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266816 | PRESSURISED FLUID CYLINDERS - A gas cylinder ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266817 | Method And Apparatus For Abating Fugitive Emissions From A Volatile Liquid Storage Tank - A fugitive emissions abatement system for use a storage tank | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266818 | PACKAGE FOR PERISHABLE GOODS - The present invention generally pertains to a biodegradable package for packaging perishable goods such as fruits and vegetables. More specifically, the present invention relates to a package comprising a container for receiving the food product therein, a porous membrane for closing the container while allowing gas to circulate inside and outside the container and a perforated lid for protecting the porous membrane and allowing stockpiling on numerous packages onto one another. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266819 | WASTE RECEPTACLE - A waste receptacle has an outer cabinet housing and a waste or trash bag support frame that can be moved from a position where it is at least partially within the cabinet, to a position where the support frame is extended sufficiently so it can be rotated about an upright axis to provide access to a bag held on the support frame. The support frame has an open ring on which a waste bag can be placed. The ring is spaced upwardly from the bottom of the bag support frame so that when the waste bag is full, it can be detached from the ring and dropped down for removal, rather than being lifted up through a container opening or support. The waste receptacle can have a cover that can be actuated to move from a closed position overlying the bag support frame to an open position. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266820 | Leaf handling apparatus and method - A method and apparatus are provided for the gathering, transporting and disposal of fallen leaves. The apparatus includes a wheeled container, a compliant bag of open mesh construction configured to removably reside within the container, and a tether cord attached to the bottom of the bag and extending exteriorly of the container. By pulling upon the tether cord, the contents of the bag are discharged as a reasonably compact pile. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266821 | MOLDED TANK WITH CAST-IN FITTING SEAT - A plastic tank is rotationally molded with a cast-in steps seat for a leak-proof drainage fitting. The seat is formed during the molding process using a mandrel mounted on the mold wall. The seat provides substantially parallel surfaces to the outer wall surface of the tank so as to assure proper sealing of the fitting installed in the drain opening of the tank. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266822 | Painting apparatus - A painting apparatus and method for creating a moist environment to prevent the paint from hardening is disclosed. The apparatus and method includes an enclosure with a pool for liquid on the bottom surface, a frame above the enclosure and a plastic bag or other materials to cover the apparatus. A painting tray is inserted into the painting apparatus just above the pool of liquid in the enclosure and the plastic bag is placed above the frame enveloping the entire apparatus. Moisture drawn from the water keeps the paint fresh and prevents it from hardening. The plastic bag or other covering material in locked condition retains the moisture and prevents the moisture from escaping and keeps the paint in the paint tray fresh for an extended period of time. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266823 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SEALING BLADDER MADE OF THERMOSETTING POLYMER FOR A TANK CONTAINING A PRESSURIZED FLUID, SUCH AS A COMPOSITE TANK, AND A TANK - A method for manufacturing a polymer bladder assuring the internal sealing of a tank vis-à-vis a pressurized fluid which is contained therein, wherein said polymer is a thermosetting polymer, and said method comprises at least one step of polymerizing at least two precursor compounds of said thermosetting polymer carried out in a mould in rotation. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266824 | CAN END - A beverage can end is described. The beverage can end has a curl defining a perimeter of the can end, a chuckwall extending downwardly and radially inwardly from the curl, and a transition wall joining the chuckwall to an outer peripheral edge of a center panel. The transition wall is formed in compression such that a portion of the transition wall exhibits a compressed segment having a thickness which is 1% to 20% thicker than a thickness of the center panel. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266825 | Upside Down Usage of Paper Coffee Cup Insulator Sleeve - It is technically feasible to take existing insulator sleeves that are common at establishments selling hot beverages in paper coffee cups and turn them upside down. It is also feasible to place paper coffee cups onto the upside down insulator sleeve. The invention is to use insulator sleeves upside down for paper coffee cups. Using the insulator sleeve upside down provides a base when on a flat surface and a stable contact so the sleeve cannot fall off when on a flat surface. Carrying the two together is no harder than the current use of insulator sleeves. A benefit to advertisers is the upside down insulation sleeve aims the advertising message up toward human sight where the current usage has the advertising pointing down toward the ground. | 10-29-2009 |
