| 45th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights (11-05-09/11-05-09_2) part 2 |
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| 20090272003 | FAILURE MODE DETECTION IN AN APPLIANCE DISPENSING SYSTEM - An appliance having a dispensing system and a detection system for detecting failure modes related to the dispensing system. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272004 | INTELLIGENT DISPENSING IN A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A clothes dryer having a drum having an inner surface at least partially defining a treating chamber in combination with a dispensing system that sprays a fabric-condition substance onto an inner surface of the drum for subsequent distribution to the fabric articles. The dispensing system may have a variable delivery system to vary the distribution pattern of the fabric-condition substance into the treating chamber. The flow characteristic of the fabric-conditioning substance may also be varied as it is dispensed. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272005 | Thermal roll, and drying apparatus and method - A drying apparatus includes a thermal roll for contacting and heating aluminum web in a continuous sheet form. The thermal roll includes a roll surface, having a static friction coefficient μ defined by contact with the web. The static friction coefficient μ satisfies a condition of: | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272006 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING SCENT FROM CLOTHING - The scent removing device has a housing that forms an interior compartment. The compartment is separated into a first and second portion by a shelf that is disposed within the compartment and connected to the interior of the housing. The shelf has at least one channel and a plurality of openings to permit air to flow between the first and second portions. An air tube extends from the first portion, through the shelf to the second portion. A fan motor is in communication with the air tube to blow air through the air tube and into the second portion. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272007 | Automatic Lacing System - An article of footwear with an automatic lacing system is disclosed. The automatic lacing system provides a set of straps that can be automatically opened and closed to switch between a loosened and tightened position of the upper. The article further includes an automatic ankle cinching system that is configured to automatically adjust an ankle portion of the upper. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272008 | Sole Structures and Articles of Footwear Including Such Sole Structures - Footwear sole structures include: (a) a chassis member including a lateral side, a rear heel portion, and a medial side, wherein the chassis member includes an opening defined between the medial side and the lateral side; (b) an impact-attenuating member engaged with the chassis member, wherein the impact-attenuating member includes a lateral side arm and a medial side arm that extend toward a forefoot portion of the sole structure, and wherein the impact-attenuating member further includes a rear heel portion joining the lateral and medial side arms; and (c) an outsole element extending beneath the impact-attenuating member, wherein the outsole element extends around the rear heel portion of the impact-attenuating member and engages the rear heel portion of the chassis member. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272009 | Roll-Up Shoe - A flexible shoe that can be rolled up for easy carrying is disclosed. The preferred embodiment of this invention are dancing shoes and can, optionally, be made to resemble an expensive, formal shoe a woman might wear to a wedding or other event in which she might dance, but the invention is also applicable to men's dress shoes, and shoes worn by men, women and children in any activity in which the wearer of standard shoes could develop sore feet. In a preferred embodiment, fabric extends around the entire circumference of the sole to create a ballerina type-shoe with zigzag stitching around the opening to allow for expansions and contraction. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272010 | Infant Shoes - An infant shoe includes a shoe outsole defining a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis. The outsole defines a substantially arcuate shape along both the longitudinal and transverse axes. A shoe upper is secured to the shoe outsole. The shoe upper and the shoe outsole together define curved side surfaces. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272011 | SPORTS SHOE - There is described a sports shoe, especially a golf shoe, having a sole on which downwardly projecting ground-engaging elements are mounted or can be mounted. It is provided according to the invention that the ground-engaging elements ( | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272012 | Studded Footwear - An outsole for an article of studded footwear in which said outsole includes receptacles for specifically-oriented studs. The outsole also includes traction elements formed integrally with the outsole. The studs and traction elements being so constructed and arranged to interact in use of the footwear. The traction elements are designed to complement the spike configuration of the stud. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272013 | Article of Footwear with Lighting System - An article of footwear with a lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system includes three lighting devices disposed on the article of footwear. The lighting system is also associated with an automatic fastening system. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272014 | CARD DISPLAY AND RETENTION DEVICE - A card display and retention device includes a sheet having a height and width as well as front and back surfaces. Edges spanning the height and width of the sheet frame the front surface of the sheet. A demarcation along the width of the sheet, divides the sheet into first and second portions. The first portion can be folded to form a tab for installation of the card holder in a binder having a pocket. The second portion has at least one slit for insertion of a card therein. When a card is inserted into the holder, information on a face of the card can be displayed while allowing for the card to be secured to a binder or other surface. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272015 | MAGICAL IMAGE CUPS AND CONTAINERS WITH 3D DISPLAYS - An optical illusion device such as a drinking glass/cup for providing a multi-dimensional visual display. The device includes a body with tubular sidewalls extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end. A base assembly is provided at the second end. The base assembly includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall that together form or define an inner chamber. A visual display assembly is provided with a mirror element with a convex reflective surface or mirror positioned within the chamber with the reflective surface facing the top wall of the base assembly. A primary image element is provided proximate to the reflective surface such that the primary image and mirror element can be observed via the opening in the body. A framing element is included proximate to the top wall of the base assembly including background images facing the reflective surface. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272016 | Method and system of labeling user controls of a multi-function computer-controlled device - A method and system of labeling user controls of a multi-function computer-controlled device comprises a data storage medium with attached labeling and a user-accessible port by which the medium can be attached to the device, such that the data stored on the medium affects the actions performed by one or more of the user controls of the device, such that the attached labeling is physically visible to the user while operating the user controls of the device from a reasonable operating position, and such that this visible labeling comprises textual and/or graphical elements that describe the function of one or more of said user controls of said device, as enabled or determined partially or completely by the data. It is preferable, though not necessary to all embodiments, that the labeling be as close as is practical to the user controls, and that the layout of the labeling correspond as closely as is practical to the layout of the user controls. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272017 | Hanging display apparatus - Taught is a suspended display apparatus, comprising: a plurality of display boards and hanging wires, the display boards being connected to each other via the hanging wires, wherein a top edge attachment point is set at the center of gravity on the upper edge of each display board, a bottom edge attachment point is set at one end of the lower edge of each display board; and the bottom edge attachment point of the upper display board is connected with the top edge attachment point of the lower display board via the hanging wire. A hanging plate is added on each display board, and is intersected with the display board to adjust the balance and shape of the whole structure. Each display board is featured with two-dimensional picture or three-dimensional physical model, which can rotate freely in a range of 0 to 360 degrees. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272018 | STAND-BY SLING - A stand-by sling characterized in that it comprises a strap-like element ( | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272019 | Hunting mannequin - The instant invention is a hunting mannequin formed of concentric metal rings with an overlying skin material. Chains between the skeleton rings space the rings apart to deploy the mannequin in a substantially upright position when the mannequin is mounted in a hunting blind. The rings and associated spacer chains can be compressed to substantially flatten the mannequin for transportation and storage. Another embodiment of the invention substitutes the concentric rings with a spring member which allows the mannequin to self-deploy. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272020 | Bobbing waterfowl decoy - A floating water tight mechanical waterfowl decoy that produces a bobbing motion at the surface of the water for creating a radiating ripple pattern and a motion which also mimics a courtship behavior, both of which are effective lures for attracting waterfowl to a desired location. The waterfowl decoy includes a buoyant waterproof body to which an electric vertically reciprocating linear motion drivetrain is mounted to the bottom surface in the general head region that drives a disc shaped plunger positioned generally horizontally below the body surface. The waterfowl decoy further includes a waterproof magazine, also mounted to the bottom surface of the body generally in the posterior region behind the drivetrain, for containment of a timing/receiver circuit that controls the drivetrain and is in signal communication with a remote transmitter that functions as an ON/OFF switch. The waterfowl decoy is powered by a rechargeable battery pack also located in the magazine. The bobbing motion is produced by the up and down motion of the plunger in a dense medium such as water causing the motion to be transferred to the body. This motion, in addition to producing a visible wave train also mimics a courtship behavior making the motion and waves a very effective lure to passing waterfowl. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272021 | SLIP BOBBER RIG - A slip bobber rig having an elongated member carrying a slip bobber and a bobber stop with one end of the line securable to a fishing line and the other end of the line securable to an article of fishing tackle as well as a method of attaching a slip bobber to a fishing line without having to thread the fishing line through the slip bobber. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272022 | ICE FISHING TIP-UP - An ice fishing tip-up adapted to rest on a sheet of ice surrounding a fishing opening therein, has a rigid frame with an aperture therein, a spool support, a rocker arm and a swing arm. A spool support connects to the frame and supports a spool on which fishing line is wound. The rocker arm includes an elbow pivotally attached to the frame distant the spool support, a catch indicator extending radially outward from the elbow in a first direction, and a rocker forearm extending radially outward from the elbow connector in a second direction. The rocker forearm has a first guide for receipt of the fishing line from the spool. The swing arm includes a swivel connector pivotally attached to the frame and a distal extent opposite the swivel connector with a second guide for receipt of the fishing line from the first guide. In an exemplary embodiment, the fishing line extends from the spool through the first guide, then through the second guide and downwardly therefrom to the fishing opening. A tug of a fish caught on the fishing line pulls the first guide which pivots the rocker arm to a catch position with the rocker forearm extending over the aperture and the catch indicator extending upright as indicia that the fish is caught. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272023 | PEST BORDERLINE CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention provides for a novel, but simply structured pest control system that protects structures such as buildings and humans by providing a system that is selectively attached to the exterior of structures and/or to the surrounding perimeter of structures which creates a physical and chemical barrier where crawling insects and/or pests cannot survive without food and/or exposition to chemical agents such as pesticide. Alternatively the pest control system provides for the possibility that the crawling insects and/or pests agents may abandon the structure without exposition to the chemical agent, thus furthering an ecological homeostasis. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272024 | FUMIGATION OF CONTAINERIZED CARGO - An apparatus and method for tarpless fumigation of containerized cargo within a shipping container is disclosed. A portable fumigation containment door is installed in covering relation with main rear opening of a standard cargo container. Pneumatic cylinders are actuated to secure the door in place, and an inflatable gasket extending around the perimeter of the containment door and is inflated to create an airtight seal between the cargo container and the containment door. The door is provided with a series of connection ports for receiving fumigant injection and sampling lines necessary for performing the fumigation process. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272025 | Disinfectant household bomb - An apparatus for killing germs and bacteria in an enclosed area such as a room and an office. The apparatus comprises a fogger member having each of a predetermined shape and a predetermined size and formed of a predetermined material. There is an antibacterial agent disposed within the fogger member for killing bacteria on contact and a germicide is also disposed in the fogger member for killing germs on contact. A pull tab is disposed on a top portion of the fogger member for releasing such antibacterial agent and such germicide in a form of a fog. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272026 | BENDABLE ELECTRIC MOSQUITO SWATTER - A bendable electric mosquito swatter includes a handle having a battery therein and a switch, a swatter head having a wire net, and a flexible metal member connecting the handle and the swatter head and conducting the battery to the wire net. The present invention further includes a plurality of barrels fitted to the flexible metal member in a serial connection to form a shaft. Each of the barrels is provided with inclined faces on a front end and a rear end respective that forms an angle between the corresponding inclined faces of the neighboring barrels respectively. The barrels allows the shaft bending and limits the maximum bending angle by the corresponding inclined faces of the neighboring barrels touching each other. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272027 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF SOLID FUELS BY MEANS OF TORREFACTION AS WELL AS THE SOLID FUELS THUS OBTAINED AND THE USE OF THESE FUELS - The present application relates to a method for the preparation, by torrefaction, of a solid fuel wherein a starting composition is heated indirectly. The present invention also relates to a solid fuel to be obtained by such method. The present application further relates to a method for the removal of one or more metals from or the reduction of the “total chlorine content”, the sulphur content and the trace element content of a solid fuel thus obtained. In addition to that, the present invention relates to a solid fuel, which can be obtained by the carrying out of such a method. Finally, the present invention relates to the uses of such solid fuels. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272028 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING SOLID FUEL - In embodiments of the present invention, a method of heat treating a solid fuel briquette may include heating the solid fuel briquette using energy from at least one of a heat furnace or an electromagnetic energy system of a solid fuel treatment facility as the solid fuel briquette is moved through the treatment facility to a specified internal temperature, and sealing the heat-treated solid fuel briquette in a vessel for a duration of time. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272029 | Methods for Treating Live Plants or Live Plant Parts or Mushrooms with UV-C Light - The present invention relates to a method for controlling pathogen growth on live plants and mushrooms using UV-C light and an apparatus for use in the method. Also provided are methods for removing surplus leaves and methods for destroying aerial plant parts prior to harvest of underground roots, tubers or bulbs. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272030 | GREENHOUSE LIGHTING - The invention relates to a greenhouse lighting fitting that is in particular suitable for use in combination with an assimilation lamp. The greenhouse lighting fitting has a fitting body which comprises a fastening element for mechanically fastening the greenhouse lighting fitting to a part of a bearing structure, a reflector for directing the light emanating from a lamp fitted in the greenhouse lighting fitting downwards and a contact member for making an electrical connection with a lamp fitted in the greenhouse lighting fitting. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272031 | SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE GROW TUBE - A spectrally selective grow tube or tree shelter that improves the establishment of woody plant forms by reduction and/or elimination of certain biotic and abiotic stress factors. The grow tube may provide an enhanced micro climate that is humid and rich in CO | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272032 | Flower pot plant hold up device - A flower pot plant hold up device for training a plant to grow straight and tall includes a base for placement within a flower pot and a support pole vertically extending from the base and eccentrically mounted thereto so that the plant grows upward from the center of the flower pot. The support pole includes a plurality of apertures spaced along its vertical extension with each aperture capable of receiving therein an arm that is oriented at a 35 degree angle relative to the vertical extension of the support pole and wherein the trunk, stem, limbs, and branches of the plant are tied to the arms, and as the plant grows straight along the support pole various parts of the plant can be untied and retied to the arms to accommodate the upward growth of the plant and arms can be inserted and removed as needed to also accommodate the plant's straight and tall growth. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272033 | BIODEGRADABLE SEED GERMINATING PODS FOR SEEDLINGS - The present invention relates to a “BIODEGRADABLE GERMINATING PODS FOR SEEDLINGS”, having a main body formed by a tray or individual tubular pods having conical or other geometrical shape, and a sleeve with a passing hole in its lower end; the tubular pods have longitudinal guiding crevices or tracks; their upper end has a circular rim and its underside functions as a base for resting the tubular pod on the tray. The top section of the tray has several cavities placed equidistantly from each other, forming several tubular pods in its lower section, which are provided with passing holes. The body of the tubular pods itself consists of 20 to 70% cellulose, 5 to 20% calcium carbonate, 30 to 70% calcium sulfate, and the following micronutrients which are added according to the deficiency of such nutrients in the area where the seedlings will be planted: 0.001 to 15% Copper (Cu), 0.001 to 15% Zinc (Zn), 0.001 to 15% Magnesium (MG), 0.001 to 15% Iron (Fe), 0.001 to 15% Sulfur (S), 0.001 to 10% Boro (B), 0.001 to 10% Sodium (Na), 0.001 to 10% Manganese (Mn), 0.001 to 5% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.001 to 5% Cobalt (Co); micronutrients are added in the proportion of up to 5% for vegetable seedlings, up to 10% for fruit tree seedlings, and up to 15% for reforestation seedlings. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272034 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING PIPING VIBRATION - Methods and systems for a gasifier system are provided. The gasifier system includes a first substantially cylindrically shaped conduit that includes a radially inner surface, a second conduit at least partially within and substantially concentrically aligned with the first conduit, and at least one support member extending between a radially outer surface of the second conduit and the radially inner surface of the first conduit wherein the support member is positioned along a length of the second conduit to facilitate reducing a vibratory response of at least one of the first and second conduits to a flow of fluid through at least one of the first and second conduits. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272035 | COLLISION MONITORING SYSTEM - Disclosed is an improved system and method for sensing both hard and soft obstructions for a movable panel such as a sunroof. A dual detection scheme is employing that includes an optical sensing as the primary means and electronic sensing of motor current as a secondary means. The secondary means utilizes system empirical precharacterization, fast processing algorithms, motor parameter monitoring including both current sensing and sensorless electronic motor current commutation pulse sensing, and controller memory, to adaptively modify electronic obstacle detection thresholds in real time without the use of templates and cycle averaging techniques. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272036 | DOOR STORAGE DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a door storage device. The door storage device | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272037 | JALOUSIE WINDOW WITH INSULATING LOUVERS - An insulative window assembly has a frame carrying a window pane closure and also a thermally insulative jalousie structure that when closed confines an air space with the window pane closure. The slats can be glass or opaque bodies that are molded or have casings carrying a foam, particulate or other insulation. Complementary edges of the slats seal and mechanically engage when closed. The pivot axes for the slats can be adjacent a lateral edge of the slats to cause the slats to cantilever from their pivots axes when open, for shading from the sun. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272038 | MULTIPANEL SLIDING DOOR - The multipanel sliding door comprises at least two panels which are supported for travel in substantially parallel planes along runners, and is characterised in that a rack and wheelwork arrangement is provided for the movement of the door panels. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272039 | Counter Weight Door and Pulley Assembly Therefore - A pulley assembly for an overhead counter weight door features a base plate and a support arrangement carried on and spaced from the base plate so that the base and support arrangements face toward one another. A shaft is carried on the base plate and the support arrangement to extend therebetween with a pulley supported on the shaft between the base plate and the support arrangement for rotation about an axis defined by the shaft. A plurality of wall sections extends between the base plate and the support arrangement to establish connection therebetween radially outward from the shaft beyond an outer periphery of the pulley on more than two sides thereof. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272040 | COMBINED MECHANISM OF ROLLER and SHAFT - The combined mechanism of roller and shaft has a roller provided with dust and moisture proof means at both surfaces thereof that contribute to smooth operation of the mechanism for prolonged lifespan. The hollow structure of the shaft results in saving the material and fabrication costs. The shaft is successfully divided into a pivot section and an axle section with the aid of dexterously designed collar ringing the shaft at its front end and a ferrule holding the roller which is hinged to the riveted tip of the pivot section. The collar and the ferrule make the mechanism universally applicable to sectionalized lift up door for various applications, such as garage or vehicle door without the need of preparing different sized shafts to meet individual specifications. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272041 | METHOD OF MAKING A CBN COMPACT - A layer of a refractory material produced and bonded in situ to a surface of a CBN compact during the high temperature/high pressure manufacture of the CBN compact. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272042 | TIERED SEATING SYSTEM - A tiered seating system includes a series of tiers each including a block pair, a riser, brackets securing the riser to the block pair, and concrete. The block pair includes a lower block and an upper block. The riser is spaced from the front surface of the block pair. The system includes two rows of brackets. The first row is secured between the upper block and the lower block, and is secured to the riser between the bottom and the top of the riser. The second row is secured only to the upper block, and is secured to the top of the riser. The concrete fills the gap between the riser and the blocks and form a layer over the upper block. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272043 | FOLDABLE BUILDING STRUCTURES - A foldable building structure includes a wall assembly made from a semi-rigid continuous sheet material configured with creases that enable the sheet material to be bent or folded to form multiple integrally formed together walls. A roof assembly can be formed from a second semi-rigid continuous sheet material that is configured with creases that enable the sheet material to be bent or folded to form multiple integrally formed roof panels. A floor assembly can be made out a third semi-rigid continuous sheet of material that also can be folded to form foundation members and floor panels. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272044 | Adjustable Cabinet Fillers - A filler assembly for spanning, filling, and concealing a gap between an installed metal cabinet and an adjacent wall, or adjacent cabinet is disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket, a backing strip and a filler strip and the filler strip is formed with a projecting tongue. The bracket includes a narrow channel sized to receive the tongue of the filler strip in a sliding relationship. The tongue of the filler strip can slide into the channel to different depths so that the tongue and bracket span and fill the gap and the position of the backing strip can be adjusted by an adjustment feature. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272045 | Door and window sill pan flashing with drain - A window sill pan flashing or a door sill pan flashing with drain. The sill pan flashing has an inclined base, window or door continuous or near continuous sill supports which can be extruded as part of the base unit, and corner elements which can be snapped or otherwise attached to the base. Sill pan flashing offsets provided in the rear sill pan flashing wall and in the front flange create a flow path for water to drain from the sill pan flashing. The base may be solid or hollow with window or door supports extending vertically through the base. The sill pan flashing may be manufactured by extrusion, and corner pieces may be injection molded or otherwise fabricated. The base may be fabricated from fiberglass, metal, or plastic. A window sill support means is provided in a horizontal orientation so that the base can be extruded. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272046 | Foldout porch structure - A foldout porch structure, for mounting on a building, includes a base platform and a roof. The base platform, when mounted on the building, pivots near a bottom of a side of the building between a stowed position, along the side of the building, and an extended position, outward from the side of the building. The roof, when mounted on the building, pivots near a top of the side of the building between a stowed position, along the side of the building, and an extended position, outward from the side of the building. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272047 | ROOFING PLATE WITH EAVE-SIDED PLASTIC STRIP - The invention relates to a roofing plate produced as an injection-moulded plastic piece, supporting a functional unit for fitting to the roof surface such as a roof ventilator, extended on the edge thereof with a predominantly plastically deformable strip, made from lead sheet for example, which extends into a groove in the boundary region of the injection-moulded plastic piece and is retained there with a positive fit against outward movement. The strip is exclusively arranged on the eave-sided edge of the roofing plate and the groove around the boundary region of the strip on the roof plate has groove edges inclined towards the groove opening in cross-sectional view. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272048 | Seclusion Room with Movable Wall - A seclusion room for patients having emotional disturbances has one moving wall positioned ahead of a fixed wall. The moving wall can be moved to an extended position to narrow the patient space leading to the main door to the room. A second door to the room enables an extraction team member enter the space between the fixed and moving wall, where the team member can remove a hatch from the moving wall and enter the space behind the patient. The team member can use the hatch as a shield to push the patient gently toward the exit door. A bench or seat disappears when the moving wall is moved to its extended position. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272049 | Method of building elevated water storage tanks - The disclosed liquid storage tank has a concrete tower section. A steel tank shell above the tower section encompasses a tank volume that has a capacity of at least 100,000 U.S. gallons. A concrete ringbeam at the top of the tower section surrounds an internal area between the ringbeam and an access tube that extends from within the tank volume into an interior of the tower section. The ringbeam has an integral upper wall above a ring-shaped, upwardly-facing supporting face that is at least about 4″ inches wide and resists downward forces. A series of laterally adjacent concrete dome segments creates a dome that has a vaulted upper surface and essentially covers the internal area. Each of the dome segments has an outer end that sits on the supporting face of the ringbeam, and an inner end that is positioned above the outer end. Lateral sides on each segment define a segment angle, and the sum of the segment angles of the adjacent segments is less than 360 degrees. Fill sections extend between adjacent dome segments. A pourback creates a continuous surface from the top of the upper wall on the ringbeam to a raised portion of the dome segments. A steel liner covers the dome. The liner has a vaulted upper surface and is connected to the tank shell. In building the tank, precast dome segments can be temporarily supported, with the support being removed after all the segments are placed. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272050 | WINDOW SYSTEM FOR HIGH FLOORS - A window system for high floors installed in a window opening defined through a wall comprises a main frame, which has a thickness which corresponds to the thickness of the wall when measured in forward and rearward directions, and is fitted into and secured in the window opening of the wall; and at least one division frame coupled to the main frame in a vertical and/or horizontal direction to divide the window space defined in the main frame into a plurality of window spaces, and depressed indoors from the front outdoor surface of the main frame. The window system has sufficient wind resistance, improves the aesthetic outer appearance of a building including the window system, decreases the numbers of component parts and required work processes, is easy to manufacture and install, reduces costs, allows easy coupling of a window sash, ensures watertightness, prevents corrosion, and is easy and safe to wash. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272051 | Prefabricated temporary building system consisting of interchangeable panels and a plurality of connectors used to construct walls, roofs, and floors without the need of fasteners, or tools or heavy construction equipment - The present invention relates to a system for constructing temporary prefabricated structures for the motion picture, television and stage play industries. The invention uses interchangeable panels with an array of connecting elements for constructing walls, roofs and floors. Because of this nature of interchangeability, flexibility in the use of our panels affords last minute changes in set design to accommodate desirable camera or actor movements. The materials used are substantially strong enough to withstand transportation, use in adverse weather conditions, and storage for reuse, and are recyclable when life expectancy is reached. The system does not require site preparation prior to assembling structures. Buildings can be erected on virtually any surface and over existing vegetation with out destruction. More particularly, the components used to erect the structure are easy to assemble and disassemble and do not require the use of any fasteners or tools or heavy construction equipment. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272052 | Construction Element and Method for its Manufacture - A construction element for protection of tunnels against fire, comprising two layers ( | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272053 | GROUND ANCHOR ASSEMBLY - A ground anchor assembly includes at least two threaded studs, an anchor plate having at least two openings sized and shaped to receive the at least two threaded studs. The assembly further includes a first fastener for each of the at least two threaded studs attached to the respective stud and bearing against a first side of the anchor plate, and a break-away fastener for each of the at least two threaded studs and attached to the respective stud on an opposite side of the anchor plate. Each break-away fastener cooperates with the corresponding first fastener to retain the corresponding stud in position relative to the anchor plate and the other of the at least two studs. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272054 | PVC WALL FRAME SYSTEM - A system is provided for constructing a wall frame having a PVC stud, a PVC channel member, a groove formed in the PVC stud and a tongue formed in the PVC channel, wherein the tongue and groove are adapted to detachably couple the PVC stud and the PVC channel. The invention includes snap-on features that allow the components to be removably secured. The invention provides components that are constructed to eliminate insect infestation, rotting, shrinkage, warping and splintering. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272055 | WALL PANEL SYSTEM - A wall panel system includes a mounting bracket with a longitudinally extending first channel and a longitudinally extending second channel, and a wall panel with a perpendicular flange around its periphery. The wall panel is attached to the mounting bracket by a clip attached to the wall panel adjacent the flange, the clip having an engaging element with a first portion and a second portion. The clip is secured to the mounting bracket by either the first portion of the engaging element mating with the second channel, or the second portion mating with the first channel. The first portion of the engaging element and the second channel each include a protrusion, the interaction of the protrusions causing the first portion to snap into the second channel. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272056 | MODULAR BUILDING STRUCTURE - Modular building structures and systems for construction of modular buildings are provided. A modular building structure according to one embodiment includes at least two panels having two outer skins and an inner core; at least two panel spacers between the outer skins of the panels; at least two panel connectors partially receiving the panels; at least one coupling bar; and at least one corner coupler configured to couple two of the panels substantially perpendicular to each other. A modular building structure may further include at least one straight coupler configured to couple two of the panels substantially parallel to each other. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272057 | EMBEDDED CLIP ATTACHMENT FOR CAST ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT - A cast architectural element is provided, including a stone shell having front, end, side and rear walls defining an internal cavity, the rear walls defining a rear opening. A core is disposed in the internal cavity, and at least one attachment clip is provided having a first portion extending from the shell, and a second portion engaged in the core. A layer of mesh is disposed upon the core and the second clip portion, and a settable filler layer is disposed upon the mesh in the rear opening, such that upon setting, the filler retains the clip in position. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272058 | Surface Sealed Reinforced Building Element - A building element ( | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272059 | MULTILAYER DECOUPLING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a multi-layer decoupling system, in particular for the laying of ceramic paving according to a thin-bed method. Said system comprises a layered construction containing, from the base upwards, an anchoring fleece made of non-woven material, an anchorage layer that is configured from a lattice-type structural element and that is used to hold a filler material, which is to be incorporated into the upper face of the decoupling system and which is plastic during processing and subsequently cures, in addition to a reinforcement layer, which is fixed, at least in some sections, to the anchorage layer. This improves the load-bearing capacity of the decoupling system and the bonding properties of ceramic paving that is laid in a conventional manner on the decoupling system. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272060 | Cladding System for Roofs and Facades - A system for cladding roofs and facades of buildings includes elongated tracks. Each track has opposed lengthwise edges curved inwardly over opposed portions of the track. Each of a plurality of elongated panels has opposed lengthwise edges curved inwardly over opposed portions of the panel. Each panel is adapted to be interlocked between two spaced, parallel tracks. The system also includes fin components. Each fin component has two lengthwise edge portions defining a base of the fin component. A fin depends from the base of the fin component, which is adapted to be interlocked within a track with the fin extending away from the track with lengthwise edges of two proximate panels interlocked between the base of the fin component and the lengthwise edges of the track. Similar systems are provided for corners, overhangs, and jambs as may be encountered in a building. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272061 | Mounting apparatus for protective covers - An inexpensive device is provided for quickly and efficiently securing protective panels such as, for example, plywood and the like, to exterior surfaces of buildings to protect windows, doors and/or other vulnerable features from wind and flying debris. The device comprises a stationary base, and a clamping member attached to such base. At least one device of the present invention is mounted to a building in general proximity to a window, door or other feature to be covered with a protective panel; the clamping member(s) secure the protective panels in place against the building. When not in use, the present invention can be maintained in a stowed position. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272062 | SYSTEM FOR ROOFS AND THE LIKE - A roof mounting system includes rows of overlapping panels wherein a spacer is provided between the overlapping panels to cause a separation of the outer surface of one panel and the lower surface of the other panel. The spacer is in a wire/band form structure wherein the spacer is bent or bendable to include both horizontal and vertical portions. Other practices are disclosed. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272063 | COMPOSITE STEEL JOIST/COMPOSITE BEAM FLOOR SYSTEM AND STEEL STUD WALL SYSTEMS - The present invention provides metal stud perimeter wall and load-bearing wall systems that support without eccentricity, concrete-topped floors on open-web steel joists, deep-profiled composite metal decks, and channel-shaped joists, and allow upper floor framing to be completed before Boor concreting; a composite steel beam, for open-web steel joist support; a new shear-connection-ready open-web steel joist; and a perimeter metal stud wall system that incorporates an in-wall wheel stopper. The wall systems incorporate web-perforated studs, and/or web-perforated tracks doubling as concrete closures, and other concrete closure devices. The composite beam incorporates shear connectors protruding through a special web-perforated track fitted with a load-bearing, block and cut-outs in the legs for open-web steel joist support. Unlike, composite open-web steel joists supporting simple-span metal decks, the shear-connection-ready joist incorporates a fiat-topped chord to allow continuous steel deck layout and field-installed shear connectors. These joists are best used with, medium-depth wide-fluted composite floor deck for maximum system efficiency. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272064 | TRUSS GUSSET PLATE AND ANCHOR SAFETY SYSTEM - A gusset connector plate for anchoring a safety line to a roof truss, a roof truss and an anchoring system incorporating the same. The plate is substantially planar and includes an attachment region and an anchor portion. Teeth extend from the attachment region and into the sides of truss members that form the peak of the roof truss. The anchor portion extends laterally beneath the peak and a hole defined therein receives the connector for the security line. The hole is disposed below the lower surfaces of the truss members and vertically beneath the peak. The plate is permanently engaged with the truss. A single plate or a pair of plates may be incorporated in the roof truss and utilized in the anchoring system. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272065 | Cover plate anchor - In an anchor for the attachment to construction panels including two cover plates and an intermediate support core layer wherein the anchor comprises an expansion body and a wedge body which inserted into the expansion body and includes an opening for screwing or pounding in a mounting means, the installed anchor is disposed in an opening of the panel which extends through the first cover plate and the intermediate support core plate. The expansion body has locking zones and engagement elements which are spreadable by wedge elements. With the anchor installed, a wedging zone spreads out the engagement elements of the expansion body behind the cover plate and the locking zones are interlocked. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272066 | Fastening assembly - A fastening assembly ( | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272067 | Deck Anchor Insert - A deck anchor insert for use in multi-story building structures with a deck form comprising an embedment portion comprising a generally round head and a threaded shaft extending from said head, an attachment assembly comprising a wing nut engaging said shaft proximal to said head; a deck retaining nut engaging said shaft adjacent to said wing nut; and a washer engaging said shaft between said wing nut and said deck retaining nut; and a coupling nut with a first end engaging said shaft adjacent to said deck retaining nut, and a second end. In some embodiments, a stop means is incorporated to prevent the stem from completely penetrating the coupling nut. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272068 | NON-SLICK SURFACE-SEEDED AGGREGATE CONCRETE AND METHOD OF FORMING - A non-slick surface-seeded exposed aggregate concrete product and method of making the same enhances the coefficient of friction of an exposed surface thereof to reduce undesirable slipping and sliding. Implementations of the present invention are characterized by the use of fine sand and aggregate broadcast over the exposed surface, which surface has been prepared to receive the same. After curing, the exposed surface is then ground and acid-etched to define fissures, cracks, and/or sharp edges of the aggregate. Subsequently finishing steps are performed to produce the non-slick concrete product which may be used for high traffic pedestrian areas where foot gripping and traction are important, such as on stairs, ramps, walkways, courtyards, and the like. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272069 | Movable barriers having transverse stiffeners and methods of making the same - A movable door panel having a front facer with opposed longitudinal edge profiles, rails secured to the longitudinal edge profiles, a rear facer secured to the rails, and foam disposed within an inner volume defined by the front facer, the rails and the rear facer is disclosed. Transverse stiffeners are disposed within the inner volume and the foam, and extend between the opposed rails. The door panel may be made by continuously providing the front facer with a rail secured thereto, continuously positioning transverse stiffeners on the front facer and extending between the metal rails, and continuously applying a foaming material on the front facer and the transverse stiffeners. The method concludes by bringing a rear facer into contact with the metal rails, and drawing the panel through a laminator. Hardware may then be attached to one or both of the facers and the stiffener. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272070 | STEEL BEAMS AND RELATED METHODS - A structural beam includes opposed first and second plates, first and second webs extending between the first and second plates and laser-fused welds connecting the first and second webs to the first and second plates. The first and second plates and first and second webs are stainless steel. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272071 | Vacuuming and inflating bag sealer - A bag sealer that can vacuum or inflate the plastic bags to be sealed. It is especially for domestic use. This bag sealer comprises the body, top cover the nozzle located a little behind on the body, pipe circuit for airflow, the mechanism to vacuum and inflate, the switch to alternate the said dual functions. The mechanism can be of propeller type or piston pump type. When a propeller is used, there is one pipe for airflow. The directions of the airflow is caused by whether the propeller is turned clockwise or anticlockwise by the motor driven by the switch set to either the negative or positive polarity of the power supply. When a piston pump is used, the pipe circuit has one pipe for air intake therefore to vacuum the bags, and one for air outflow hence to inflate the bags. The main benefit is that the bag sealer has dual functions; consumers need only to turn a switch to alternate the functions. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272072 | Web Wrap Device - A web wrap device is provided for a round baler. The device has a web carrier for pulling the web from a roll of web to a bale chamber. In a leading portion the web carrier has two elements at least one of which being moveable towards the other. The moveable element has a leading edge, which engages the web and is pulled by the tensioned web onto the other element, which increases the clamping effect. In addition a guard is provided to cover a knife during the wrapping mode, but to expose the knife to the web, when it should be cut. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272073 | HEATING PLATE WITH A MULTIPLICITY OF HEATING CARTRIDGES - The present invention relates to a packaging machine with a forming station, which forms depressions in a sheet of film, wherein a heating element heats the sheet of film before the deforming, in which the heating element has a multiplicity of discrete heating means which can be activated individually or in groups, and so the sheet of film has temperature gradients. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272074 | TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR HANDLING MULTI-WIDTH FLEXIBLE POUCHES - A flexible bag transport system for transporting flexible filling and sealing station which includes a pair of holding clamp assemblies opposed to each other for holding the top end of a bag. The first clamp assembly is supported by a first elongated carrier and a second clamp assembly is supported by a second elongated carrier that is parallel to the first carrier. Clamping assemblies remain apart from each other and the bags are transported and are displaced toward each other to permit the bag to be opened during filling of the bag. One of the elongated carriers supporting the clamping assemblies has an adjustable mechanism so that the clamp assemblies can be adjusted with respect to each other without requiring adjustment of the remaining components of the transport system. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272075 | Packaging machine with tool arrangement - The invention refers to a tool arrangement, in particular a sealing tool for a packaging machine, the tool arrangement consisting at least of one toolholder and one tool connected to each other by at least one releasable fixed connection. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272076 | Adjusting equipment for a tool - The invention refers to an adjusting equipment for moving a tool. The adjusting equipment comprises a housing open on one side which can be completed by a carrier plate supported axially shifting. By means of this a pressurable space is defined. The carrier plate carries the tool. Between the carrier plate and the housing a seal for sealing the gap is provided. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272077 | Thermoplastic Storage Bag Air Evacuation System - A unique integration of a unidirectional, thermoplastic valve of specific design with any common plastic or thermoplastic storage bag to create a method by which a substantial amount of trapped air may be evacuated from the bag after it is filled and sealed. While there are currently patented methods of removing air from frozen food storage bags by using various forms of valves, vacuum devices or human breath, the stipulation in the present invention is the use of a valve of specific design in combination with any common plastic or thermoplastic storage frozen, food, storage bag that is unique and central to this inventive concept. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272078 | MIXING AND PACKING OF PARTICLES - A method for packing and/or mixing particulate materials, e.g., aerogel particles, includes combining materials having different particle sizes and applying a negative pressure differential in the presence of a sound field. A negative pressure differential in the presence of vibration also can be used. The method increases mixing and packing density. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272079 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING AND FILLING FLEXIBLE PACKAGING - An apparatus ( | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272080 | WRAPPING DEVICE, DETENT MECHANISM FOR SAID WRAPPING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATION THEREOF - A wrapping device | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272081 | Apparatus and method for packaging and dispensing medicine - An apparatus for packaging and dispensing medicine includes a computerized data system for receiving and transmitting data regarding prescriptions and for tracking and recording at least one of amounts of medicine being dispensed, type of medicine being dispensed, dosage of medicine being dispensed, persons to whom medicine is being dispensed, and a combination thereof. A medicine packaging system is operably connected to such computerized data system for packaging medicine according to instructions from such computerized data system. Such medicine packaging system includes packaging having individual compartments attached in succession to each other, such packaging being disposed within such medicine packaging system for receiving individual medicine units. A dispensing mechanism is disposed within such medicine packaging system for dispensing individual medicine units into the individual compartments. A sealing mechanism is operably connected to such medicine packaging system for sealing the individual compartments to maintain the integrity of such individual medicine units. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272082 | DUST COLLECTOR WITH EQUALIZED CLEANING PERFORMANCE - A particulate filtration device comprising filter media having upstream and downstream surfaces, a gas-moving device for moving gas through the filter media from the upstream surface toward the downstream surface, and a cleaning assembly including a blow pipe having a plurality of cleaning nozzles for directing a flow of cleaning gas toward the filter media. A first one of the cleaning nozzles comprises a structural characteristic (e.g., throat size, exit angle, exit size) that is different than a second one of the cleaning nozzles. In one embodiment, the filter media comprises a filter bag corresponding with each nozzle, and both the first one and the second one of the cleaning nozzles are spaced substantially the same distance from the corresponding filter bag. The cleaning assembly can also include a plurality of blow pipes (e.g., each having a plurality of cleaning nozzles) coupled to a gas-pressurized manifold, and a valve positioned between the manifold and each blow pipe to control gas flowing from the manifold to the blow pipes. In this configuration, it is preferred that the nozzle nearer the manifold has a larger throat size, smaller exit angle, and larger exit size than the nozzle farther from the manifold. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272083 | Holding Plate for a Vacuum Cleaner Filter Bag - The invention relates to a holding plate ( | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272084 | WAVED FILTER MEDIA AND ELEMENTS - Various high performance, high efficiency filter media are provided that are cost effective and easy to manufacture. In particular, various filter media are provided having at least one layer with a waved configuration that results in an increased surface area, thereby enhancing various properties of the filter media. The filter media can be used to form a variety of filter elements for use in various applications. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272085 | Filter system; element configuration; and methods - A filter element is includes a cylindrical media pack defining a central open volume and a longitudinal axis; a first end cap having a central aperture in flow communication with the central open volume; and a second, closed end cap having a central region closing an end of the media pack central, open volume. The closed end cap includes a projection extending axially outwardly therefrom and positioned at a location intersected by the longitudinal axis. An end cover for an air cleaner includes an inner side including a central projection thereon. Preferably, the central projection comprises a wall that includes an outer perimeter defining a regular polyhedron having at least five sides. An air cleaner comprises a cylindrical filter element having a first open end cap, a second closed end cap, and a cylindrical media pack extending therebetween. The first end cap defines an internal radial seal region. The second, closed end cap has a central region including a circular recessed portion. The air cleaner also includes an end cover. The end cover includes an inner side including a central projection thereon. The central projection is sized and shaped to matably engage the recessed portion of the second closed end cap, when the filter element is operably installed in the end cover. Methods for installing a filter element in an air cleaner preferably will use constructions as described herein. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272086 | NANOFIBER FILTER MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a nanofiber filter medium formed by electrospinning, having a low pressure drop and high filtration performance. The nanofiber layer thereof is constructed by at least two nanofibers, uniformly entangled with each other, with different fiber diameter distributions. Therefore, the nanofiber filter medium of the invention is completed. The described nanofiber filter medium has a low pressure drop and high filtration performance. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272087 | Yard Debris Catcher - This Yard debris catcher on wheels is for anyone cleaning up Yard clippings, leaves, small branches, or collecting any other type of small debris. The body of the catcher is perforated so if cleanup includes the use of a leaf blower, debris is left in the catcher, yet air is able to pass through. The leaf blower attachment is designed to help reduce the air current coming from a leaf blower so that debris can be gathered into the catcher in a controlled manner. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272088 | RECONFIGURABLE STAND-UP TRANSPORTATION APPARATUS - A method of converting a stand-on type lawn mower into a non-mower implement includes the steps of removing the mower deck from the frame, leaving the engine, steering mechanism and steering controls substantially intact, and mounting components to the frame enabling the implement to be used for a non-mower application. The preferred embodiment includes the steps of mounting a dump bucket to the frame through a forward hinge, and providing an actuator with a user-operated control, the actuator being operative to pivot the dump bucket between a non-dump position for loading and transport and a dump position wherein the bucket is lifted through the forward hinge for dumping purposes. The actuator may be an electric linear actuator, and the user-operated control may be supported proximate to the steering controls. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272089 | Cutter Head For Stalk-Like Harvested Crop With A Mechanism For The Selection Of The Length Of Cut - A cutter head for stalk-like harvested agricultural crop is provided including a number of pivoted knives arranged along side each other. Levers are associated with the knives and can be moved between an operating position in which they retain the knife associated with it in an active position, and a non-operating position in which they are preloaded by springs. A control shaft allows for the selection of the length of cut. An actuator, that is independent of the control shaft can move between a first position, in which all levers are brought into the non-operating position and a second position, in which the levers can reach the operating position and the control shaft retains the levers of the knives not selected in each case in the non-operating position. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272090 | FLEXIBLE TALL CROP PUSHER - A flexible tall crop knockdown barrier for use with rotary cutting headers in harvesting specialty crops such as grass seed. The knockdown barrier comprises a support frame mounted to the front of the header that extends forwardly and upwardly ahead of the header. A flexible barrier supported by the frame extends downwardly during idle conditions and downwardly and rearwardly as the header is propelled through the crop. The flexible curtain may be rolled around a lower spool and stowed on the support frame when not in use to improve visibility. The knockdown barrier serves to gently lean the crop forward before cutting so as to minimize seed shatter due whipping of the seed head. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272091 | Manual lawn mower - A unique lawn mower that relies on operator's power to cut the grass, without polluting the environment or causing health hazards. It comprises of a plurality of shear blades held together by fasteners and springs. The grass cutting is accomplished by shearing entrapped grass between the shear blade notches. The rotational motion of the drive wheel is converted into back-and-forth translational motion by a unique design. The back and forth motion is used to slide one shear blade over the other. The height of grass to be cut can be changed by an adjustment handle, which resides on support links. The support links carry a rear wheel that provides stability to the mower and provide bearing surface for the drive tube generating the translational motion. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272092 | Pull Type Pepper Harvester - The harvester frame is supported by laterally adjustable wheels. A hitch draft tube connects the frame to a tractor. A transverse horizontal shaft is journaled on a frame mast. A header frame rear is attached to the horizontal shaft. Ground engaging wheels support the header front. Two spaced apart helix assemblies on the header frame are rotated to remote fruit from plants. The helix forward ends work at ground level. Helix rear ends are elevated. A header lift bar is journaled on the horizontal shaft. A header lift cylinder pivots a free end of the lift bar into engagement with the header frame and lifts header wheels from the ground. Conveyors convey crop material from the helix assemblies to a fruit cleaning assembly with a forward end attached to the frame mast. Separated and cleaned fruit is received from the cleaning assembly and discharged from the harvester. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272093 | Cable Run Element - The invention relates to a cable run element comprising a plurality of links ( | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272094 | Tangential Combustion Turbine - A tangential combustion turbine is disclosed which is based on a casing, a rotor, and moving levers. A radial compressor is attached to the rotor and creates air pressure which pushes air into the combustion chamber based on the position and design of the combustion lever. The combustion chamber is defined by spaces between rotor lobes, and by combustion levers and exhaust levers which follow the rotor surface. A premix fuel system or direct fuel injection is used to create combustion. The exhaust gases then pass through the exhaust lever into the exhaust piping as the rotor rotates. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272095 | ICE SHED REDUCTION FOR LEADING EDGE STRUCTURES - A leading edge structure for use in an aerospace vehicle includes a body having a flowpath surface which defines a leading edge adapted to face an air flow during operation; and a metallic icephobic plating comprising nickel applied to at least a portion of the flowpath surface. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272096 | Single Manifold Dual Gas Turbine Fuel System - The present application provides a dual gas fuel delivery system and a method of delivering two gas fuels to a turbine. The dual gas fuel delivery system may include (a) a low energy gas delivery system comprising a low energy gas inlet and a low energy gas primary manifold outlet; (b) a high energy gas delivery system comprising a high energy gas inlet and a high energy gas primary manifold outlet; and (c) a primary manifold, wherein the low energy gas primary manifold outlet and the high energy gas primary manifold outlet are coupled to the primary manifold. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272097 | Independent Manifold Dual Gas Turbine Fuel System - The present application provides a dual gas fuel delivery system and a method of delivering two gas fuels. The system may include (a) a low energy gas delivery system comprising a low energy gas inlet, a gas split, a low energy gas primary manifold outlet, and a low energy gas secondary manifold outlet; (b) a high energy gas delivery system comprising a high energy gas inlet and a high energy gas primary manifold outlet; (c) a primary manifold; and (d) a secondary manifold, wherein the low energy gas primary manifold outlet and the high energy gas primary manifold outlet are coupled to the primary manifold, wherein the low energy gas secondary manifold outlet is coupled to the secondary manifold, and wherein the low energy gas delivery system further comprises a primary low energy gas stop and pressure control valve between the gas split and the low energy gas primary manifold outlet. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272098 | Primary Manifold Dual Gas Turbine Fuel System - The present application provides a dual gas fuel delivery system and a method of delivering two gas fuels. The dual gas fuel delivery system may include (a) a low energy gas delivery system comprising a low energy gas inlet, a gas split, a low energy gas primary manifold outlet, and a low energy gas secondary manifold outlet; (b) a high energy gas delivery system comprising a high energy gas inlet and a high energy gas primary manifold outlet; (c) a primary manifold; and (d) a secondary manifold, wherein the low energy gas primary manifold outlet and the high energy gas primary manifold outlet are coupled to the primary manifold, and wherein the low energy gas secondary manifold outlet is coupled to the secondary manifold. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272099 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE DEGRADATION OF AN SCR CATALYST - According to one representative embodiment, an apparatus for determining the degradation of a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst of an engine exhaust aftertreatment system includes a system properties module configured to store at least one system dynamics property value of the exhaust system at a first time and receive the at least one system dynamics property value of the exhaust aftertreatment system at a second time subsequent to the first time. The apparatus also includes a system dynamics module configured to determine a storage capacity of the SCR catalyst based on a comparison between the at least one system dynamic property value at the first time and the at least one system dynamic property value at the second time. Additionally, the apparatus includes an SCR catalyst degradation factor module configured to determine an SCR catalyst degradation factor based at least partially on the storage capacity of the SCR catalyst. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272100 | EXHAUST PURIFICATION DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An engine with an exhaust passage in which a catalyst purifying NO | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272101 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AMMONIA SLIP FROM AN SCR CATALYST - Various embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for reducing NO | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272102 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR REDUCING NOx EMISSIONS ON AN SCR CATALYST - Various embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for reducing NO | 11-05-2009 |
