44th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130284691 | HIGH-DENSITY MASK FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for fabricating high-density masks for non-planar or three-dimensional substrates utilizes a mandrel having one or more precision forms machined therein. Once the mandrel with one or more forms is fabricated, one or more mask blanks may be constructed thereon. The final masks may be cut from one or more mask blanks. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284692 | RESIN COATED COPPER FOIL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME AND MULTI-LAYER CIRCUIT BOARD - A method for manufacturing a resin coating on copper foil includes following steps. Firstly, two diamines of 2,2-bis[4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]propane and 4,4′-oxydianiline, and two acid anhydrides of pyromellitic diandydride and oxydiphthalic anhydride are added into a polar aprotic solvent and the solvent is stirred to form a mixed solution. Secondly, the mixed solution is heated to a temperature of about 170° C.-190° C. to allow a cross-linking reaction to be completed between the two diamines and the two acid anhydrides, thereby forming a thermoplastic polyimide adhesive fluid. The thermoplastic polyimide adhesive fluid is coated on a copper foil and cured to form a thermoplastic polyimide adhesive layer on the copper foil, thereby obtaining a resin coated copper foil. This disclosure also relates to resin coated copper foil and a method for manufacturing a multi-layer circuit board. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284693 | DIFFERENTIATED LIFTOFF PROCESS FOR ULTRA-SHALLOW MASK DEFINED NARROW TRACKWIDTH MAGNETIC SENSOR - A method for manufacturing a magnetic read sensor allows for the construction of a very narrow trackwidth sensor while avoiding problems related to mask liftoff and shadowing related process variations across a wafer. The process involves depositing a plurality of sensor layers and forming a first mask structure. The first mask structure has a relatively large opening that encompasses a sensor area and an area adjacent to the sensor area where a hard bias structure can be deposited. A second mask structure is formed over the first mask structure and includes a first portion that is configured to define a sensor dimension and a second portion that is over the first mask structure in the field area. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284694 | EJECTION DEVICES FOR INKJET PRINTERS AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING EJECTION DEVICES - Disclosed is an ejection device for an inkjet printer that includes an ejection chip having a substrate and at least one fluid ejecting element. The ejection device further includes a fluidic structure configured over the ejection chip. The fluidic structure includes a nozzle plate composed of an organic material and includes a plurality of nozzles. The fluidic structure further includes a flow feature layer configured in between the ejection chip and the nozzle plate. The flow feature layer is composed of an organic material and includes a plurality of flow features. Furthermore, the fluidic structure includes a liner layer encapsulating the nozzle plate. The liner layer further at least partially encapsulates each flow feature of the plurality of flow features. The liner layer is composed of an inorganic material. Further disclosed is a method for fabricating the ejection device. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284695 | METHOD FOR MAKING HEATER - A method for making a heater is provided. A support and a flexible substrate are provided. The flexible substrate is fixed on a surface of the support. A carbon nanotube film is drawn from a carbon nanotube array. One end of the carbon nanotube film is attached on the flexible substrate. The carbon nanotube film is wrapped around the support by whirling the support to form a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes aligned in a first direction. The flexible substrate is heated to a temperature of about 80° C. to about 120° C. The flexible substrate is then shrunk along the first direction. A plurality of electrodes are electrically connected with the carbon nanotube layer. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284696 | METHODS FOR OBTAINING HOLLOW NANO-STRUCTURES - Methods are provided for obtaining hollow nano-structures which include the steps of providing a suspended film starting layer on a support substrate, depositing on the starting layer a sacrificial layer, performing, in progressive sequence, a complete erosion phase of said support substrate and starting layer and performing an at least partial erosion phase of the sacrificial layer previously deposited on the starting layer so as to obtain holes passing through the starting layer and passing or non passing through the sacrificial layer, depositing, on the side of the support substrate opposite to that where the starting layer is put, at least one covering layer arranged to internally cover the holes created by the progressive erosion. Hollow nano-structures formed by such methods are also provided. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284697 | TECHNIQUES FOR GENERATING THREE DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES - Techniques for forming a three dimensional (3D) feature on a substrate are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method comprising: forming a resist structure on the substrate, the resist structure having a first resist portion with a first thickness, a second resist portion with a second thickness, and a third resist portion with a third thickness, where the first thickness may be less than the second thickness, and where the second thickness may be less than the third thickness; implanting charged particles into the substrate through the first and second resist portions and forming an implanted region in the substrate; and etching the substrate to form the 3D feature on the substrate. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284698 | PATTERNING PROCESS - A patterning process which uses self-assembly, wherein the patterning process includes: forming a silicon-containing film by applying a silicon-containing film composition having an organic substituent group substituted with an acid labile group onto a substrate to be processed, pattern-exposing of the silicon-containing film, forming a polymer film by applying a self-assembling polymer onto the silicon-containing film, self-assembling the polymer film to form a microdomain structure, forming a pattern on the polymer film, transferring the pattern to the silicon-containing film by using the pattern formed on the polymer as a mask, and transferring the pattern to the substrate to be processed by using the pattern transferred to the silicon-containing film as a mask. There can be provided a pattern having a microdomain structure formed by self-assembly with excellent uniformity and regularity, the pattern having been difficult to be obtained by a conventional self-assembly polymer. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284699 | PATTERNING PROCESS - A patterning process which uses self-assembly, including: forming a silicon-containing film by applying a silicon-containing film composition having an organic substituent group substituted with an acid labile group onto a substrate to be processed, forming a photoresist film onto the silicon-containing film, pattern-exposing of the photoresist film, removing the photoresist film, forming a polymer film by applying a self-assembling polymer onto the silicon-containing film, self-assembling the polymer film to form a microdomain structure, forming a pattern of the polymer film having the microdomain formed, transferring the pattern to the silicon-containing film by using the pattern formed on the polymer as a mask, and transferring the pattern to the substrate to be processed by using the pattern transferred to the silicon-containing film as a mask. There can be provided a pattern having a microdomain structure formed by self-assembly with uniformity and regularity. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284700 | PROPORTIONAL AND UNIFORM CONTROLLED GAS FLOW DELIVERY FOR DRY PLASMA ETCH APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to method and apparatus for providing processing gases to a process chamber with improved uniformity. One embodiment of the present invention provides a gas injection assembly. The gas injection assembly includes an inlet hub, a nozzle having a plurality of injection passages disposed against the inlet hub, and a distribution insert disposed between the nozzle and the inlet hub. The distribution insert has one or more gas distribution passages configured to connect the inlet hub to the plurality of the injection passages the nozzle. Each of the one or more gas distribution passages has one inlet connecting with a plurality of outlets, and distances between the inlet and each of the plurality of outlets are substantially equal. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284701 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DIELECTRIC DEVICE AND ASHING METHOD - [Object] To provide a method of manufacturing a dielectric device and an ashing method that are capable of suppressing the occurrence of resist residue. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284702 | CIRCUIT BREAKER - A circuit breaker includes a fixed contact having a fixed contact point; a movable contact having a movable contact point contacting with the fixed contact point; and an arc extinguishing device housed in a main body case. In the arc extinguishing device, a plurality of magnetic grids, each having a pair of grid leg portions, is disposed in layer form, and an arc generated between the fixed contact point and the movable contact point at a time of an opening operation is drawn into the magnetic grids and extinguished. A magnetic flux is generated between the pairs of grid leg portions configuring the arc extinguishing device in a direction perpendicular to the arc generated between the fixed contact point and the movable contact point, and permanent magnets and a permanent magnet holding member are disposed therein. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284703 | GAS CIRCUIT BREAKER - A mechanical-puffer-type arc-extinguishing chamber includes a fixed main contact, a movable main contact that moves on an opening-and-closing axis in a connectable and disconnectable manner to and from the fixed main contact, and a mechanical puffer chamber that is provided in the movable main contact and blows compressed insulation gas to an arc. A thermal-puffer-type arc-extinguishing chamber includes a fixed contact, a movable contact that moves on the opening-and-closing axis in a connectable and disconnectable manner to and from the fixed contact, and a thermal puffer chamber in which compressed insulation gas is blown to the arc. The mechanical-puffer-type arc-extinguishing chamber and the thermal-puffer-type arc-extinguishing chamber are arranged in series on the opening-and-closing axis, and two breaking portions are electrically connected in series. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284704 | VACUUM INTERRUPTER ARRANGEMENT FOR A CIRCUIT BREAKER - A vacuum interrupter arrangement for a circuit breaker includes a first cylindrical shaped vacuum insert within which a pair of corresponding electrical contacts is coaxially arranged. The electrical contacts include a fixed electrical contact which is attached to the first vacuum insert and an axially movable electrical contact which is operated by a pushrod. A second cylindrical shaped vacuum insert is coaxially arranged to the first cylindrical shaped vacuum insert. Both vacuum inserts are coaxially surrounded by an outer vacuum container in order to form a double contact gap version. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284705 | WELDING HEAD RAIL SQUARING PROCESS - An improved method for executing a flash butt weld to join first and second rail segments includes applying a voltage to the first rail segment and the second rail segment to establish a voltage difference between the first and second rail segments. The rail end faces are brought into contact, resulting in an electrical current between the first rail end face and the second rail end face, resistively heating material at the interface. As material burns off at the interface, the power consumed at the rail end interface as a function of rail displacement is periodically sampled. If the comparison indicates that the power per unit of rail displacement is not increasing from sample to sample, the burn-off process is terminated. In a further aspect, if the power per unit of rail displacement exceeds a predetermined threshold, the burn-off process is terminated. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284706 | Method for Repairing Metallic Structure - A rail repair method enables repair of rails and rail-like structures. A rail defect is initially identified and removed as contained within a volumetric material portion so as to form a contoured void while maintaining continuity of the rail opposite the void. A pre-formed insert is then placed into the void thereby effecting a rail-to-insert interface. Current is driven through the interface as force directs the insert against the rail. Resistance heat and pressure weld the insert to the rail. The flash welding aspects remove oxides and other impurities from the interface, and the forge welding aspects create a robust solid state weld. Excess material, whether flash, rail, or insert-based, is removed during the finishing processes to provide a virtually seamless rail repair. The solid state weld repair methodology may be used to repair any number of targeted metallic rail-like structures. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284707 | APPARATUS OF MOUNTING AND REMOVING COMPONENT, METHOD OF MOUNTING COMPONENT AND METHOD OF REMOVING COMPONENT - An apparatus for mounting and removing a component includes: a light source configured to radiate light toward a component supported by solder; a light sensor configured to sense displacement of the component; and a member mounted on the component, the member including a hole in a portion to be irradiated with the light of the light source. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284708 | LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a laser processing apparatus for irradiating a printed wiring board | 2013-10-31 |
20130284709 | ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK HAVING REDUCED POWER LOSS - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to an electrostatic chuck having reduced power loss, and methods and apparatus for reducing power loss in an electrostatic chuck, as well as methods for testing and manufacture thereof. In one embodiment, an electrostatic chuck is provided. The electrostatic chuck includes a conductive base, and a ceramic body disposed on the conductive base, the ceramic body comprising an electrode and one or more heating elements embedded therein, wherein the ceramic body comprises a dissipation factor of about 0.11 to about 0.16 and a capacitance of about 750 picoFarads to about 950 picoFarads between the electrode and the one or more heating elements. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284710 | Method and Apparatus for the Line Narrowing of Diode Lasers - A system for narrowing the spectral output of diode lasers through the use of dielectric stacks in the laser cavity comprising an alternating sequence of layers of dielectric material and air, which dielectric stacks are fabricated through the controlled laser ablation of the dielectric material. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284711 | FAST-SPEED LASER SCORING METHOD - A fast-speed laser scoring method is provided, in which a set of related laser scoring device is used to simultaneously score lines on the upper surface and the lower surface of an oriented silicon steel strip, which is being fed and traveling forwards on a production line, with high-focalized continuous wave laser beam; the lines scored on the upper surface and the lines scored on the lower surface have the same space between every two adjacent scored lines but are staggered each other in order to reduce iron loss evenly. The space between every two adjacent scored lines on the same surface is 6-12 mm, laser power is 1000-3000 W and scanning speed is 100-400 m/min. The machining rate of the scoring method and device attains 1.5-2 times the one of conventional scoring methods which can not simultaneously score the upper and lower surfaces of a steel strip at a time. The lines scored on a steel strip by the method can reduce iron loss of the strip by 10-16%. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284712 | AUTOMATON FOR RAIL MAINTENANCE, AND IMPLEMENTATION METHOD - An arc welding automat for maintaining or repairing rails and switch gears includes a frame, a welding device including a torch for welding an area of a rail, the frame being provided with at least two elements for the support on a rail or a switch gear, these two elements and the torch being substantially aligned, the torch including an element of displacement on at least two horizontal axes. The automat includes an element for performing steps of:—storing, in a reference system having at least two dimensions, space coordinates of points forming at least two polygons defining at least two distinct working surfaces inside an area to be welded;—implementing a welding program including moving the torch with respect to the frame, so as to intervene successively on all the distinct working surfaces. Also disclosed is a welding method for maintaining or repairing rails and switch gears. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284713 | Flux-Cored Arc Welding Wire for Providing Superior Toughness and Weldability to a Welded Joint at a Low Temperature, and Welded Joint Using Same - Provided are a flux cored arc welding wire able to improve low-temperature toughness of a weld joint and a weld joint using the same, in which the flux cored arc welding wire includes 0.01 wt % to 0.1 wt % of carbon (C), 0.3 wt % to 1.4 wt % of silicon (Si), 1.0 wt % to 3.0 wt % of manganese (Mn), 4.0 wt % to 7.5 wt % of titanium (Ti)+TiO, 0.01 wt % to 3.0 wt % of nickel (Ni), 0.01 wt % to 0.2 wt % of boron (B), 0.02 wt % to 0.42 wt % of yttrium (Y) or 0.02 wt % to 0.56 wt % of a rare earth metal (REM), and iron (Fe) as well as other unavoidable impurities as a remainder. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284714 | HEATER AND GLOW PLUG PROVIDED WITH SAME - A heater includes: a resistor having a heat-generating portion; a lead joined to an end portion of the resistor; and an insulating base body covering the resistor and the lead, the lead being made to have a portion whose profile is narrowed toward a distal end on a heat-generating portion side of the lead, a joining portion of the resistor and the lead being a region where the resistor is spaced apart from the insulating base body through the lead as viewed in cross section perpendicular to an axial direction of the lead. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284715 | HEATING SYSTEM FOR HEATING SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL DISPOSED IN A CRUCIBLE - A heating system includes first and second heating devices, a temperature sensor, a first controller and a second controller. The first and second heating devices are respectively arranged above a crucible and around the crucible for heating semiconductor material in the crucible. The temperature sensor is configured to detect the temperature of the first heating device and to generate a temperature signal. The first controller is configured to control operation of the first heating device so as to adjust the temperature thereof based on the temperature signal. The second controller is coupled to the second heating device and is configured to control operation of the second heating device so as to adjust the temperature thereof, based on an external control signal. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284716 | Control Panel for a Cooking Device - A control panel for controlling the operation of hotplates situated on a cooking appliance. The control panel has a translucent plate that permits the location of operating elements to be visually displayed on a top surface thereof only when lighting elements associated with the operating elements are energized. The lighting elements are selectively energized and/or de-energized so that only the operating elements of a particular hotplate are visible on the top surface of the translucent plate while a user is in the process of selecting or otherwise altering an operating parameter of the particular hot plate. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284717 | Axial Resistance Sheathed Heater - An axial resistance sheathed heater is presented. The axial resistance sheathed heater includes a retaining sheath having a first end and a second end and a resistance wire completely disposed within the retaining sheath. The heater further includes a first conductor rod partially disposed within the retaining sheath and extending beyond the first end of the retaining sheath, the first conductor rod in direct electrical communication and direct mechanical communication with the resistance wire; and a second conductor rod partially disposed within said retaining sheath and extending beyond the second end of the retaining sheath, the second conductor rod in direct electrical communication and direct mechanical communication with the resistance wire. The resistance wire, the first conductor rod and the second conductor rod comprise a circuit achieving a power to voltage rating of about 5000:24. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284718 | HEATING PAD - A heating pad includes a heating element, a number of first electrodes and a plurality of second electrodes. The heating element includes a flexible substrate and a carbon nanotube layer fixed on the flexible substrate. The heating element has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end is cut into a number of first strip structures. The second end is cut into a number of second strip structures. Each of the first electrodes clamps one of the first strip structures and is electrically connected with the first strip structure. Each of the second electrodes clamps one of the second strip structures and is electrically connected with the second strip structure. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284719 | HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE - There is disclosed a honeycomb structure including: a tubular honeycomb structure part having porous partition walls and an outer peripheral wall; and a pair of electrode parts arranged on a side surface of the honeycomb structure part, an electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure part is from 1 to 200 Ωcm, each of the pair of electrode parts is formed into a band-like shape, the one electrode part is disposed opposite to the other electrode part via the center of the honeycomb structure part, and a distance from one end portion in the extending direction of the cells to an end portion of the electrode part which faces the one end portion of the honeycomb structure part in the extending direction of the cells is from 1 to 10% of a length of the honeycomb structure part in the extending direction of the cells. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284720 | HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE - There is disclosed a honeycomb structure including: a tubular honeycomb structure part having porous partition walls with which a plurality of cells are formed, and an outer peripheral wall; and a pair of electrode parts arranged on a side surface of the honeycomb structure part, an electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure part is from 1 to 200 Ωcm, each of the pair of electrode parts is formed into a band-like shape extending in a direction in which the cells extend, in a cross section perpendicular to the extending direction of the cells, the one electrode part is disposed opposite to the other electrode part via the center of the honeycomb structure part, and a total of heat capacities of the pair of electrode parts is from 2 to 150% of a heat capacity of the whole outer peripheral wall. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284721 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSTRATE SUPPORT WITH MULTI-ZONE HEATING - Methods and substrate processing systems are provided for controlling substrate heating efficiency and generating a desired temperature profile on the surface of a substrate when the substrate is disposed on a substrate support surface of a substrate support assembly. The substrate support assembly is provided with minimum software control and hardware requirement and includes a heating element comprised of multiple heating elements sections. The heating element is connected to a power source for adjusting the temperature outputs of the multiple heating element sections and providing adjustable multi-heating zones and desired temperature distribution over the substrate support surface of the substrate support assembly within a process chamber. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284722 | INDUCTION COOKING HOB WITH A NUMBER OF HEATING ZONES - The present invention relates to an induction cooking hob ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130284723 | INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM WITH SELF REGULATING POWER CONTROL - An induction heating system ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130284724 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING AN EXHAUST GAS IN A FORELINE - In some embodiments an apparatus for treating an exhaust gas in a foreline of a substrate processing system may include a dielectric tube configured to be coupled to the foreline of the substrate processing system to allow a flow of exhaust gases from the foreline through the dielectric tube; an RF coil wound about an outer surface of the dielectric tube, the RF coil having a first end to provide an RF input to the RF coil, the first end of the RF coil disposed proximate a first end of the dielectric tube and a second end disposed proximate a second end of the dielectric tube; a tap coupled to the RF coil to provide an RF return path, the tap disposed between the first end of the dielectric tube and a central portion of the dielectric tube. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284725 | Device and Method for Heating Using RF Energy - A method of heating and/or thawing using an RF heater is described. In some cases the heating differentially heats portions according to their dissipation ratios. Optionally, this avoids dissipating large amounts of energy into thawed portions while frozen portions are still extant and heat slowly. Optionally, this prevents overheating of thawed potions. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284726 | Meal Kit and Cooking Tray - A meal kit for microwave cooking of a multi-component food product is provided that includes at least two sealed packages of ingredients for the multi-component food product. One of the sealed packages of ingredients contains a liquid component of the multi-component food product. The meal kit also includes a cooking tray formed of a microwave-safe material having a bottom wall with an upstanding sidewall extending around the periphery thereof to define an interior of the cooking tray. Outer packaging is provided to contain the sealed packages of ingredients and the cooking tray. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284727 | Microwave Moisture Lock Cover - Methods of and device for retaining a moisture level of a food heated/reheated in a microwave oven are provided. The device includes a microwave splatter cover, a lid, or a lunch box integrated with a steam generator. The device is able to contain a steam generator capable of generating steam from added water when a microwave radiation is provided. The steam generator is able to rotatably couple with the center of the microwave cover. Water added to the cover is able to be temporary stored on the cover and subsequently flow to a dish structure underneath the cover. Alternatively, water is able to be added directly through a hole on the cover to the dish structure. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284728 | COOKING APPARATUS - Provided herein is a cooking apparatus. The cooking apparatus includes a plate forming a cavity, a microwave transmission line to transmit microwaves to the inside of the cavity, and a first metal part connected to one end of the microwave transmission line and extended in one direction so as to be parallel with the plate. Thereby, an antenna having improved efficiency is provided. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284729 | STORAGE CONTAINER - A self-contained container for storing and transporting particulate material is provided, the container including a frame, a storage cavity defined by opposing front and back walls, opposing side walls, a top wall, and a floor, each of the front and back walls, side walls, top wall and floor connected to the frame, at least one loading port in the top wall, and at least one discharge region including at least one discharge port and one sloped wall configured for removing material from the container. The discharge region and discharge port being positioned within the frame. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284730 | Container for Transporting A Vehicle - The subject innovation relates to a container for transporting a vehicle, the container being of substantially cuboid construction with a first and a second end face, two longitudinal sides, a bottom and a top. The problem addressed by the subject innovation is that of producing a container for transporting vehicles which is suitable for transport by air or sea freight and by land, and which requires a minimized amount of space when transported empty. The vehicle should be protected from the sight of unauthorized persons and not have to be unloaded from the container even when transported in a mixed manner by land, sea and/or air. To that end, according to the subject innovation, a container is proposed, the bottom having a base element opposite which a cowl containing the second end face, the two longitudinal sides and the top can be displaced. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284731 | Collapsible Protective Apparatus - A collapsible, protective apparatus for protecting an object against weather related influences and comprises an element having a plurality of interconnected segments, including at least one rear wall segment, a roof segment, a first side wall segment and a second side wall segment, wherein the segments are connected to one another via at least three bendable transition regions, wherein the transition regions are located between the roof segment and the rear wall segment and between the first side wall segment and the rear wall segment and between the second side wall segment and the rear wall segment, and wherein the individual segments can be formed from a planar, spread mode with the assistance of the transition regions into a three-dimensional structure. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284732 | VEHICLE TANK AND/OR FILL PIPE FOR SUCH A TANK - A vehicle tank and/or fill pipe for the vehicle tank, the vehicle tank and/or the fill pipe including a flexible part having an auxetic structure and/or a flexible part including helicoidal corrugations. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284733 | Folding Container - A folding container including a base portion, first and second lower side wall portions, and first and second upper side wall portions having a hinge connection to the lower side wall portions. The folding container including locking tabs in the base portion for engaging notches in the lower side wall portions when the container is in a folded configuration. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284734 | FOLDING STORAGE DEVICE - A folding storage device includes a storage box, a vacuum storage bag and a bottom plate. The storage box includes a box body made of soft sheets and frames disposed inside the sides of the box body. The box body can be folded and expanded. The vacuum storage bag has an air valve. After articles are placed into the vacuum storage bag, the vacuum storage bag can be compressed through the air valve and then placed into the storage box. The bottom plate can be twisted and folded and is placed at the bottom of the vacuum storage bag to increase the space of the vacuum bag for the articles to be placed into the bag with ease. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284735 | Packaging for Multiple Medical Containers - A system includes a first container having a wall defining a receptacle, a neck defining an opening, and a flip cap disposed over the opening, and a second container having a wall defining a receptacle, a neck defining an opening, and a flip cap disposed over the opening. The system also includes a carrier having first and second carrier pieces disposed about the first and second containers and attached together with the first and second containers secured therebetween. The system further includes a top cap attached to the flip caps to secure the first and second containers together and to simultaneously remove the flip caps from the containers. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284736 | HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A housing includes a plastic substrate, an active layer formed on the plastic substrate, and an exterior layer formed on the active layer. The active layer contains polysiloxane and cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide. The exterior layer contains silicon dioxide or titanium dioxide, and cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284737 | Graphite foil-bonded device and method for preparing same - A device has a layered structure, and the layered structure has a graphite foil bonded to a surface of a substrate, wherein the graphite foil contains a laminate of a plurality of natural graphite flakes parallel to the surface of the substrate, wherein the graphite foil and the surface of the substrate are bonded through diffusion bonding directly, or bonded with a cured resin, a cured pitch, a carbonized resin, a carbonized pitch, a graphitized resin or a graphitized pitch in between, wherein the graphite foil contains not less than 95%, preferably 99%, of carbon. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284738 | SHEET MATERIAL WITH INTEGRALLY FORMED ONE-WAY VALVE - A sheet material for use in packaging having at least a first layer and at lease a second layer, wherein the first layer and the second layer are bonded together to fabricate the sheet material such that an area between the first layer and the second layer is unbonded so as to create a passageway having at least one opening on a first side of the sheet material and at least one opening on a second side of the sheet material, the passageway being a one-way valve integrally formed by bonding together the first and second layers to form the sheet material. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284739 | VENTED STORAGE CONTAINER - The present invention provides methods and systems for a vented storage container that includes a container that has an upper mouth-defining structure, a base, and a plurality of walls extending from the base, forming a cavity therein. The lid is fixable to the upper mouth-defining structure, wherein the lid has a top surface and a bottom surface, and at least one hole formed within the lid. A valve is engaged to the lid and covering the at least one hole. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284740 | WELDED FULL CONTACT FLOATING ROOF AND METHOD - A sealed floating roof for a storage tank, comprising a frame and roof panels, in which the frame provides a guide for directing an automatic welder along said structure to allow for automated welding of the roof panels to the frame, and a method of forming such a roof. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284741 | FLOATING BODY - A floating body which is accommodated in a float chamber of a floating roof of a floating roof-type tank includes a main body made of a metal in which an opening is formed in at least one location and which has an internal space, and a lid made of a metal which covers the opening and has an edge portion attached to the opening by a seaming. Between the opening and the edge portion, a first gap which allows a communication between an external space and the internal space of the main body, and permits a movement of an approach and separation between the main body and the lid is provided, and a first contact portion which blocks the first gap when the lid is closest to the main body is provided. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284742 | Easy Open Lid - An easy open lid that comprises a top plate, a score line, a tongue, a rivet, a deboss, a tab, a top score line and a pull-strip. On the top plate there is a score line to surround the periphery of the tongue. But the score line does not close and remains open for a portion. Thus, an opening is formed when the tab is pulled for the tongue to rupture the score line. The open end of the tongue extends with a pull-strip that has a deboss. Similarly, there is a top score line to surround the periphery of the pull-strip. There is a tab on the top of the tongue and fixed by a rivet. When the tongue ruptures the score line to form an opening, the tab is pulled for the pull-strip to rupture the top score line. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284743 | SELF-ALIGNING CATCH AND LATCH - A latch and catch assembly is provided to secure two or more components together in a locked or closed position. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a catch and a tensile member connected to a latch, wherein the assembly is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The catch includes a lip configured to engage a recess formed in the latch when the assembly is in the closed configuration. In a further embodiment, the latch includes a pull-tab extending from the latch, wherein the pull-tab is configured to enable the user to move the assembly between the open position and the closed position. In another embodiment, the catch has a wider proximal portion which tapers to a narrower distal portion, such that the catch has a “V”-shaped planform. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284744 | PRESSURE VESSEL SKIRT FOR ACCOMMODATING THERMAL CYCLING - A pressure vessel includes: a body comprising a cylindrical section; and a skirt comprising a hip, a leg, and a restraint. The hip formed with or attached to the body and has a profile for receiving an upper portion of the leg. The profile is oversized relative to the leg upper portion, thereby defining a radial clearance between the hip and the leg to account for thermal cycling of the body. The restraint fastens the hip and the leg while allowing limited movement between the hip and the leg to account for the thermal cycling. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284745 | SEALING SHEET FOR USE TO CLOSE A CONTAINER-DEFINING SHEET - The invention is directed to a sealing sheet for use to close a container-defining sheet having a top surface comprising a given number of spaced apart cavities embossed therein, each of the cavities being upwardly opened and thus defining a container that is surrounded by a flange that is part of the top surface of the container-defining sheet. The sealing sheet basically comprises a top layer having a lower surface covered with a pressure sensitive adhesive glue, and a bottom layer having an upper surface detachably fixed to the lower surface of the top layer by means of the pressure sensitive adhesive glue, the bottom layer being peelable from the lower surface of the top layer to allow fixation of the sealing sheet onto the top surface of the container-defining sheet in order to close the containers defined in the same. The invention lies in that the sealing sheet has an additional layer that is tearable into additional elements that are foldably attached on top of each of the containers and on which additional information may be printed on the contain of said containers. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284746 | Reusable Container And Applications Thereof - In one aspect, reusable containers are described herein which, in some embodiments, can mitigate one or more disadvantages of prior packaging addressing related products of varying functionality. In some embodiments, a reusable container described herein comprises a plurality of related products of varying functionality, a handle and a plurality of receptacles, each receptacle having a construction dedicated to a single one of the related products, the construction sufficiently identifying the functionality of the single product to direct correct placement of the single product in the receptacle after removal and use of the single product by a user. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284747 | FLUID TANK AND MOUNTING CONFIGURATION - A mounting configuration is provided for a fluid tank. The mounting configuration may have a base member forming a generally flat mounting surface and being configured to engage a machine frame. The mounting configuration may also have a first bracket with a base end and a distal end, and a second bracket with a base end and a distal end. The base ends of the first and second brackets may be connected to the generally flat mounting surface of the base member. The first and second brackets may be spaced apart from each other to receive the fluid tank therebetween, and at least one of the first and second brackets may have a protrusion configured to engage the fluid tank and retain the fluid tank against the generally flat mounting surface of the base member. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284748 | STRAP GUIDE AND TANK MOUNTING FIXTURE - A system for enabling securing devices configured to hold fuels, such as gas cylinders, to frames is provided. The system includes an isolator fastened to the device configured to hold fuel and a strap that is attached to the frame. The isolator includes barriers on either side that prevent longitudinal slipping of the strap and ridges disposed between the barriers, which create cushioning between the strap and the device configured to hold fuel. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284749 | FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY - A baffle system for guiding fuel stored within a fuel tank is disclosed. The baffle system may include first and second baffle walls. Each of the first and second baffle walls may be formed from inner, intermediate, and outer portions. Each inner portion may extend from the respective intermediate portion. Each outer portion may extend from the respective intermediate portion, with an angle at a junction of the outer and intermediate portions being between approximately 120 degrees and 150 degrees. The first and second baffles walls may form a partially-closed volume with the first and second inner and intermediate portions, where the partially-closed volume may be configured to retain fuel guided into the volume by the first and second outer portions. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284750 | STORAGE COMPOSITE, AND STORAGE TANK AND PERMEABLE STORAGE TANK USING SAME - The interior of a storage tank is filled with a storage composite and one cylindrical rib is positioned on each of the lower surface and the upper surface of partitions to project therefrom. Funnel-shaped end spacers have a large-diameter tube portion for engaging with and connecting to the cylindrical ribs on the upper and lower surfaces of the partitions, and a small-diameter tube portion having a smaller diameter than the large-diameter tube portion. Both ends of cylindrical connecting spacers engages with the small-diameter tube portion of a pair of end spacers, and the length of one side of a partition is S, the diameter of the section in which the cylindrical rib engages the large-diameter tube is set within the range of 0.40S to 0.95S. Multiple levels of horizontal connected units are provided, and end spacers and connecting spacers are interposed between the horizontal connected units of multiple levels. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284751 | FLUID TANK AND MOUNTING CONFIGURATION - A fluid tank is disclosed for use with a machine. The fluid tank may have a plurality of walls connected to each other to substantially enclose a volume, and a sump connected to at least one of the plurality of walls at a location gravitationally lower than the volume formed by the plurality of walls. The fluid tank may also have a plurality of different ports disposed within the sump at different gravitational levels. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284752 | FLUID TANK AND MOUNTING CONFIGURATION - A fluid tank is disclosed for use with a machine. The fluid tank may have a plurality of walls connected to each other to substantially enclose a volume. The fluid tank may also have a fill spout with a generally cylindrical shape and an external open end. The fill spout may be attached to at least one of the plurality of walls at only one axial side such that a majority of a periphery of the cylindrical shape is exposed to the atmosphere. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284753 | INVERTIBLE CONTAINER - A container is provided having a base and a flexible rim having an opening. The base is sized to fit through the opening. A collapsible sidewall extends between the base and the rim. The sidewall is collapsible so that the base may pass through the opening to invert the container and allow adjustments to the shape of the container to fit in small areas such as other containers or tight locations where many standard containers cannot fit. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284754 | Cocktail Plate - Provided are plate designs that enable a user to hold a plate in one hand, together with a drinking cup in the same hand. The subject designs find use in various situations in which a user desires to hold a plate and a drinking cup simultaneously. The subject designs also find use in various situations in which a user desires to hold a plate securely, in the presence or absence of a drinking cup. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284755 | MEDICINE FEEDING DEVICE AND A MEDICINE COUNTING DEVICE USING THE MEDICINE FEEDING DEVICE - A medicine feeding device is configured by providing a first rotor | 2013-10-31 |
20130284756 | PET WASTE BAG DISPENSER - A pet waste bag dispenser includes a housing defining an interior compartment and having at least one opening in communication with the interior compartment. A pair of positioning plates is located within the interior compartment of the housing and is configured to position at least one box containing rolled pet waste bags relative to the opening such that the rolled pet waste bags can be dispensed through the opening in the housing. The pair of positioning plates is also configured to position a plurality of stacked pet waste bags relative to the opening such that stacked pet waste bags can be dispensed through the opening in the housing. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284757 | FOLDED TOWEL DISPENSER WITH OVERFILL PREVENTION - Apparatus, systems, and methods in which a sheet product dispenser comprises a front cover moveably coupled with a housing back, and an overfill prevention protrusion disposed in an internal storage space defined by the front cover and housing back. The interior storage space is configured to hold a plurality of stacked sheets. The front cover and/or the housing back includes an opening for dispensing the plurality of sheets. The overfill prevention protrusion is configured to gradually interfere with the plurality of stacked sheets from fitting in the interior storage space. For example, the protrusion may be configured to prevent the plurality of stacked sheet from stacking in a linear fashion (e.g., in a fashion parallel to a wall of the housing back). | 2013-10-31 |
20130284758 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SINGLE OR MULTIPLE TEMPERATURE ZONE(S) IN REFRIGERATED VENDING MACHINE - An automated vending machine that can be selectively configured to include one or several temperature zones. A single refrigeration system and universal interior allows easy and economical assembly into a one, two, or three temperature zone machine. Thermal breaks and dividers are used to partition zones, when needed. The basic vending machine cabinet, dispensers, and controls are not changed between configurations. In one aspect, a universal air duct can be used for all three configurations, with minor changes. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284759 | AEROSOL CONTAINER FOR MULTIPLE CONTENTS DISCHARGE, MULTIPLE CONTENTS DISCHARGE AEROSOL PRODUCT, AND INNER CONTAINER USED THEREFOR - [Problem] To provide an internal container that is composed of a laminated sheet containing a metal foil layer that is resistant to degradation such as corrosion even if immersed in the content to be put in the container, an aerosol container for multiple fluid discharge provided therewith, and a multiple fluid discharge aerosol product. [Solution] A multiple fluid discharge type aerosol product ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130284760 | Liquid Storage Dispensing Apparatus - A liquid storage and delivery apparatus utilizing a canister or container which holds a flexible diaphragm supported by a frame. The frame biases the flexible diaphragm against the inner wall of the container and allows expansion and contraction of the diaphragm in certain direction. A seal creates a substantially air tight space within the canister to allow directed pressurized gas to motivate the movement of the diaphragm within the canister. A lid or fitting supports a collapsible bag carrying a liquid within a second space within the canister such that movement of the flexible diaphragm against the collapsible bag forces or squeezes liquid from the same for use. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284761 | FLUID DISPENSING APPARATUS - A fluid dispensing apparatus includes a fluid reservoir and a dispensing assembly. The dispensing assembly includes a housing and a deformable member that define a metering chamber that is configured to receive a predetermined volume of fluid from the fluid reservoir. The deformable member is deformed from a rest position to an eject position and the deformation causes the volume of the metering chamber to change which results in a change in fluid pressure within the metering chamber. An increase in the fluid pressure within metering chamber causes a predetermined volume of fluid within the metering chamber to be ejected and a decrease in the fluid pressure within the metering chamber causes fluid to be drawn into the metering chamber from the reservoir. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284762 | Wearable, snack or beverage storing and dispensing, and body cooling container - A wearable snack and beverage storing and dispensing and body cooling and heating container, generally configured, in its preferred embodiment in a spiral design, formed tubing, having a central reservoir with spiral tubing integrally extending therefrom, having a filling area at one end, with a dispensing valve at its opposite end. The device is shaped and contains inherent memory to fit directly upon the head of the user. Alternative embodiments include a flapped and fingered wrap that fits upon the head, and other embodiments include spiral tubing that may fit upon the wrist, arm, leg, or other body parts. Various other novelty items and accessories may be applied to the reservoir and its tube shaped member. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284763 | FOAM DISPENSER - A foam assembly connectable to a liquid container includes a main pump body, a resiliently deformable piston dome, an air chamber, a liquid chamber, a mixing zone and a porous member. The main pump body has an exit nozzle with the porous member therein. The air chamber and the liquid chamber are each defined by the piston dome and the main pump body. The liquid chamber has a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve. The mixing zone is in flow communication with the air chamber and the liquid chamber. The volume of the air chamber and the liquid chamber are each dependent on the position of piston dome and during an activation stroke the piston moves from the at rest position to the depressed position and responsively the volume of the air chamber and the volume of the liquid chamber are reduced. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284764 | DISPENSER WITH RE-SEALABLE FLOOR - A dispenser provides improved access to the interior contents of a container. A re-sealable floor may be hinged or threaded allowing repeated opening and closing of the floor to access, for example, contents that remain within the container that are otherwise not dispensed from an opening opposite the floor. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284765 | Liquid Dosing Dispenser - A dispenser ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130284766 | LINER-BASED DISPENSER - The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a dispenser including a dispense assembly having a head assembly, and also including a collapsible liner that contains a material to be dispensed, the liner detachably secured to the dispense assembly with the head assembly in fluid communication with the liner, wherein the material in the liner is dispensed out the liner and through the head assembly. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284767 | ONE-PIECE TRIGGER CAP FOR A SPRAY DISPENSER - A finger trigger spray cap actuator for use in conjunction with a mounting cup on an aerosol container including a base having an integral collar, a finger trigger support; a finger trigger hingedly connected to the trigger support, and a finger grip depending from the finger trigger and extending radially beyond the outer circumference of the collar. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing the finger trigger spray cap assembly including integrally molding a base portion and finger trigger portion as a single unit about a living hinge. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284768 | APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING A FLUID AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - Apparatus for delivering a fluid to a location includes a means for supplying fluid connected to a reservoir. The reservoir has a variable volume and includes an outlet via which fluid may be delivered to the location. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284769 | WELDED-IN SPOUT - A welded-in spout for connecting to a container, in particular for connecting to two foil walls of a plastic container includes a neck having a pouring channel with a vertical longitudinal central axis; two outer side surfaces joined with the neck, wherein each outer side surface is provided with an interior side wall; a plurality of stiffening webs extending between the interior side walls; a plurality of corner transitions between the side walls and each of the stiffening webs, wherein each corner transition has a contour between a first straight line representing an extension of one of the interior side walls and a second straight line formed by a surface of one of the stiffening webs; and wherein the contour of at least one of the corner transitions for stabilizing the welded-in spout during an ultrasonic welding-in process has a curvature of less than 10/mm. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284770 | SLIDING NOZZLE PLATE AND SLIDING NOZZLE DEVICE USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a sliding nozzle plate (composite sliding nozzle plate) ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130284771 | Garment Donner and Doffer - Principles of the present disclosure contemplate use of a flexible sleeve to aid in donning and doffing garments, for example compression garments. The compression garment may be rolled around the sleeve via an eversion process. The compression garment may be unrolled from the sleeve and onto a limb via a reverse eversion process. Likewise, the compression garment may be unrolled from around a limb and onto the sleeve via an eversion process. By utilizing an eversion-based approach, compression garments may be donned and/or doffed more quickly and easily. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284772 | RETRACTOR CARRYING CASE - A retractor carrying device is configured to carry a portable device. In one embodiment, the retractor carrying case includes a carrying case defining a pouch configured to receive the portable device through an opening in the carrying case. The retractor carrying case also includes a retractor assembly coupled to the carrying case and a tensile closure mechanism. The retractor assembly is configured to tether the portable device to the carrying case. The tensile closure mechanism is configured to extend across the opening in the carrying case to selectively retain the portable device in the pouch of the carrying case. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284773 | TOOL BOX - A tool box includes a box body having a top cover and a bottom cover which are pivoting on each other, two foldable sets which are both assembled to the top cover and the bottom cover, at least one positioning base is assembled between the two foldable sets. Under this arrangement, the positioning base can be rotated outward relative to the bottom cover by the operation of the two foldable sets. Therefore, the user can pull out the tool bit from the positioning base directly without bending up the tool bit by the finger thereof at first. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284774 | BELT MOUNTED TOOL HOLDER - A belt mounted sleever bar holder includes a belt receiving member of flexible material formed into a belt receiving loop and designed to receive a belt therethrough so as to securely hold the belt receiving member on a belt. A metal mounting plate is fixedly attached to an outer surface of the belt receiving member and an L-shaped metal sleever bar receiving member with a substantially vertically oriented arm and a substantially horizontally oriented arm is pivotally attached parallel with an outer surface of the mounting plate for limited rotary movements of the vertical arm relative to the mounting plate. The horizontally oriented arm includes a sleever bar receiving opening therethrough. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284775 | Hunting Thigh Weapon Holder - The weapon holder for a hunter's lap does not only provide a convenient holder for supporting a rifle, shotgun, or bow but can also support a crossbow. The weapon holder is comprised of a pair of identical mounds (Bosoms) each of which is adapted to be secured to an individual's thigh. The identical mounds temporarily maintain a weapon firmly between the cleavage of those identical mounds. The weapon holder includes a pair of identical weapon holding thigh straps that attach to a hunter's thigh while the hunter is in a sitting position. The weapon holder allows for the liberation of the hunter's hands while at the same time keeping the weapon in a readily accessible position when game appears. The weapon can be quickly and quietly removed for firing. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284776 | Small Game Carriage - The small game carriage includes an elongated tube having an inner diameter at least the size of the head of small game to be carried. An elongated slot, running parallel to the longitude of the tube, is formed through the wall of the tube. The width of the slot is wide enough to accommodate the neck of small game to be carried, but is too small for the head of the taken game to pass radially through the slot. The slot has a terminus near the end of the tube to stop small game from sliding out the bottom of the small game carrier and prevent spreading of the slot near the bottom of the tube. A reinforcing ring may be used near the top of the tube to reduce spreading of the slot near the top of the tube. Means, preferably in the form of a belt clip, is provided to removably attach the small game carrier to the clothing of the user, thereby providing for hands free carriage of a number of small animals with head disposed in the tube, neck disposed in slot and body disposed extending outside of tube and projecting away from wearer's body. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284777 | Hanger - A storage and retrieval apparatus for objects with looped openings, the apparatus being flexible and made of metal, the apparatus characterized in having first and second arms, the first and second arms each having an upper end and each having a lower end, the apparatus having a body with first and second ends, the first end of the body connecting with the lower end of the first arm, the second end of the body connecting with the lower end of the second arm, the body having a shape, the shape of the body urging the first and second arms toward each other with a first spacing therebetween, the upper end of the first arm defining a first tip, the upper end of the second arm defining a second tip, the first tip and the second tip forming a space wider than the first spacing. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284778 | SECURING MECHANISM - The invention relates to a roof box | 2013-10-31 |
20130284779 | RETENTION DOCK - A retention dock device may include a body and one or more clamping assemblies, each clamping assembly operable by an actuator and having a cleat with an enlarged head portion configured to clamp the body of the device to a slotted crossbar of a vehicle rack. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284780 | Multi-Compartment Gun Case for All-Terrain Vehicle - A multi-compartment gun case for front or rear mount on an ATV is provided. The comprises an upper storage compartment suitable for storage of a rifle and a lower storage compartment suitable for storage of other equipment. The upper storage compartment opens towards the seating position of the ATV to allow for quick and easy access of a stored rifle to the driver without the need to dismount, while the lower storage compartment opens away from the driver towards an area accessible when dismounted so that a user does not need to mount the ATV to access the lower storage compartment. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284781 | Curved Load Support for Use on a Vehicle - A load carrier or extender arm suitable for use on pick-up trucks or other vehicles includes telescoping curved bars that allow adjustment of the height of a load support cross arm or other support surface relative to a vehicle hitch receiver in which the device is mounted. The curvature of the two members increases the elevation of the device to avoid bottoming out. The rear curved member is part of a T-shaped load support with a cross arm extending laterally of the curved member. The extender arm is especially suited for transporting boats, canoes and kayaks in a pick-up truck. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284782 | BICYCLE GARMENT CARRIER ATTACHMENT - A hanged garment device can semi-permanently attach to the back of a bicycle to securely stow hanged garments in a removable, aerodynamic pod. Because the hanged garment device is shaped to reduce wind resistance and can rotate to accommodate change in wind direction, the hanged garment device does not hinder bike stability during travel. The hanged garment device does not disrupt bicyclist stability during shifts in the wind while allowing hanged garments to be stowed securely on the bicycle, typically behind the bicyclist during travel. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284783 | Baby Carrier - A garment is provided as a baby carrier where a front panel has a pair of upper slots to allow arms of a baby carried inside the garment to extend through the upper slots and a pair of lower slots so allow legs of a baby carried inside the garment with the caregiver to extend through the lower slots. The front panel also has a front opening extending upwardly along the front panel so allow the head of the baby to extend through the opening. The lower slots are arranged relative to a bottom band wrapped around the wearer so that the baby with its legs through the lower slots is supported by sitting on that portion of the front panel pulled against the lower torso of the wearer by the band. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284784 | Mountain Tool Holster - A system or device for securely holding mountain tools, such as ice axes/ice tools and hiking, skiing or avalanche probe poles (and other such tools), on a backpack in a manner that allows the user to easily and conveniently acquire the tool when needed without first removing the backpack. This is applicable in emergency situations such as a crevasse fall where an ice axe in needed for preparing a rescue anchor or in the event of an avalanche where a probe pole is needed for a victim search. The system also allows for easy and convenient stowing of mountain tools without removal of the backpack as the situation dictates in non-emergency situations, such as after using the probe pole to probe for crevasses when crossing a glacier or after needing an ice tool for security when a repelling (abseiling) onto an icy stance or when stashing hiking poles when switching from hiking to scrambling. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284785 | TUNGSTEN CARBIDE RING CRACKER - A ring cracking device can help in the removal of rings, such as tungsten carbide, ceramic, or hardened metal rings, from a wearer's finger. The ring cracking device allows for a quick and safe way to remove a finger ring that will not deform or bend the ring, but only crack the ring under pressure. The ring cracking device includes a pressure point that may be tightened against the ring while the ring is secured in the body of the device. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284786 | TWIN ROD FESTOON ROLL - A festoon assembly, system or arrangement includes at least one festoon roll having first and second opposite sides movably mounted to a respective support member. A linear bearing having an opening at least partially receiving therein a respective support member is arranged on at least one of the first and second sides. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284787 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS - A sheet processing apparatus is provided with an operation member and an motion member that rotates with a force of the operation member through the connection part and applies force to an acting member. A fulcrum of a rotating operation of the operation member moves depending on an operation of the operation member. A first length between the fulcrum and a part at which the operation member is applied with the force and a second length between the fulcrum and a part at which the force is applied from the operation member to the motion member are changed. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284788 | HAND-HELD WORK APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HAND-HELD WORK APPARATUS - The invention relates to a hand-held work apparatus for driving fastening elements into a substrate, wherein driving energy is released in the form of an impact to the fastening elements. In order to further simplify and/or improve the operation of the hand-held work apparatus, the work apparatus comprises a driving energy data device, by means of which data on the driving energy released in a previous driving process or in several previous driving processes can be communicated. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284789 | ACTIVE BRAKING ELECTRICAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR BRAKING SUCH AN INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument includes an end effector, an actuator coupled to the end effector and actuating it, a handle coupled to the end effector and having an electric motor disposed therein actuating the actuator when supplied with power, and a post-termination braking circuit including a power supply switch at the handle. The switch has a break-before-make configuration, a power-supplying state in which power is supplied to the motor, and a power-removed state in which power is not supplied to the motor. The braking circuit short-circuits power to the motor when the switch is in the power-removed state. A method for post-termination braking of the motor utilizes the permanent magnetic field to counteract inertia-induced over-stroke of the motor, drive train, and/or actuation assembly after powered operation by short-circuiting the still-spinning motor to create an electrically generated magnetic field in opposition to the permanent magnetic field upon ceasing supply of power. | 2013-10-31 |
20130284790 | POWERED SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE PLATFORM - The present disclosure provides for a surgical instrument which includes a housing and an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector includes an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly. The anvil assembly is pivotally coupled to the cartridge assembly to be movable from a first actuation position to at least one other second actuation position. The surgical instrument further includes a firing rod having a shaft defining a second longitudinal axis, the shaft having a cam member which is in mechanical cooperation with the anvil assembly and is configured to move the anvil assembly from the first actuation position to the at least one other second actuation position upon rotation of the firing rod about the second longitudinal axis. | 2013-10-31 |