45th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130292371 | HOME APPLIANCE WITH IMPROVED GRIDDLE INSULATION RETAINER - A home appliance having a griddle includes an appliance body; a cooktop on the appliance body and defining a griddle space; a griddle housing in the body adjacent the griddle space and operatively associated with the griddle; a griddle insulation retainer for removable disposition within the griddle space for supporting insulation material intermediate the griddle and the griddle insulation retainer, the griddle insulation retainer including a base and a wall; and a mounting arrangement for mounting the griddle insulation retainer to the range body including a first mating component on the griddle insulation retainer and a second mating component on the griddle housing, wherein the first mating component is removably joined to the second mating component in a press-fit manner. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292372 | Device And Method For Controlling An Electric Radiator Of An Automotive Ventilating, Heating And/Or Air-Conditioning System - The invention relates to a device for controlling a complementary electric radiator (R) installed in a ventilation system used in the automotive sector, said device including at least two electronic modules each including a computer, a control module ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130292373 | HEATING ELEMENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a heating element, including a transparent substrate, an adhesive agent layer provided on at least one side of the transparent substrate, a conductive heat emitting line provided on the adhesive agent layer, a coating film capsulating the conductive heat emitting line and an upper side of the adhesive agent layer not covered by the heat emitting line, a bus bar electrically connected to the conductive heat emitting line, and a power part connected to the bus bar, and a manufacturing method thereof. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292374 | Electric Heater Crushable Cores and Compacted Unitary Heater Device and Method of Making Such Devices - A crushable ceramic heater core for an electric heater device which has a cylinder-like body of crushable ceramic material and grooves along the periphery of the body, the grooves being key shaped and adapted to receive a conductive pin in a groove. The invention also includes an electric heater device where such a core has been wound with heater wire and the conductive pin has been inserted in a core groove in contact with the wire, and the wire wound core has been installed in a sheath which has been filed with electoral insulting material. The sheath and its contents are swaged to create a compacted unitary heater assembly. The invention also includes the process for making the wire wound grooved core having a conductive pin therein in contact with the wire winding, and a method for making a heating device having such a core and which has been compacted to a theoretical density. The heater assembly and the method may also include installation of temperature sensing devices. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292375 | MULTI-TEMP SQUARE TRAY DESIGN - A substantially square multi-temperature and multi-texture frozen food microwave heating tray with Y shaped, flex stabilizing dividers, includes a first integral compartment defined by at least one sidewall and an upwardly convex bottom, and two additional integral compartments defined by at least one sidewall and a bottom and comprising a microwave energy access modulating structure for at least one of the compartments. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292376 | Unlimited containers - My invention is to use the shipping cargo container as a fully customizable, secure enclosure to produce professional audio recording, engineering, mixing, mastering, scoring, live concert, broadcast, video recording, video editing, video production, web programming, web design, visual arts, graphic design, communications, Wi-Fi, internet, live broadcast production, vocational training, National Security surveillance, entertainment, network, television, mobile content, social media, SEO/SEM, and Cloud computing. The construction of the shipping cargo container will utilize all the standard and available construction materials. The broadcast and communications production material and components will consist of all the past, current, and future software and hardware designed to produce the aforementioned products and services. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292377 | Custom Sized Plastic Tote Having Intermediate Sleeve - A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292378 | MOBILE DEVICE CASE HAVING INTEGRATED LATCH - A mobile device case having an integrated latch. The mobile device case includes a first portion sized to at least partially retain a mobile device. The first portion includes side wall portions including at least one corner contiguous with the side wall portions. The at least one corner includes at least one first mating element. A second portion is matable to the first portion. The second portion includes at least one flap. Each flap includes a second mating element sized to mate with the first mating element. Each flap is disposed on an exterior portion of the at least corner when the first mating element is mated to the second mating element. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292379 | SUSTAINABLE COATED CORRUGATED FIBERBOARD CONTAINER - A packaging container having sustainable repulpable/recyclable capability specifically sized to maintain the integrity of the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) rations used by the U.S. Army and military services. A coated corrugated fiberboard using a C-flute configuration is utilized in a novel packaging design that incorporates a liner or a vertical container divider. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292380 | Closure Device - A closure device ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130292381 | Reclosable Container Lid - A reclosable container lid includes a top cover and a lid arrangement. The top cover has a top ceiling, a sealing rim for sealing at a container, and a drinking opening formed at the top ceiling. The lid arrangement includes a through elongated guiding slot formed at the top ceiling of the top cover, a lid panel rotatably coupled at a bottom side of the top cover, and a lid actuator upwardly extended from the lid panel above the top ceiling of the top cover through the guiding slot to move the lid panel. When the lid actuator is moved to a first end of the guiding slot, the lid panel is moved to cover at the drinking opening. When the lid actuator is moved to a second end of the guiding slot, the lid panel is moved away from the drinking opening. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292382 | METALLIC END CLOSURE WITH TEAR PANEL HAVING IMPROVED RIGIDITY - An end closure for a container is provided. The end closure includes a stay-on-tab and a tear panel defined by a frangible score and a non-frangible hinge segment. The tear panel includes a raised portion which extends in an upward orientation toward a public side of the end closure. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292383 | Extruded Seal Carrier and Method of Use - A sealing apparatus includes a carrier and sealant contained by the carrier. An enclosure interface includes first and second pieces and defines one or more sealing channels that the sealing apparatus may be positioned within. The first piece defines an opening that has a perimeter sealed by the sealing apparatus. When the first and second pieces are mounted together, the sealant forms a first interface seal with the first piece and a second interface seal with the second piece. The one or more sealing channels are interconnected by one or more junction sections that include a volume of sealant. The carrier may define first and second channels that respectively contain first and second volumes of sealant. The method for making the sealing apparatus may include extruding the first and second volumes of sealant into the first and second channels. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292384 | Disposable Liner for Cone of Drum Lifter/Inverter Mixing Machine - A disposable liner, used with a cone-shaped funnel of a drum lifter/inverter mixing/discharge machine, may include a first liner portion formed into a hollow cylinder having a first diameter and a first thickness. The first liner portion transitions into a second portion that is formed into a conical shape, with a first end formed to the first diameter, and with a second end formed to a second diameter being larger than the first diameter. The second portion is formed with a plurality of openings positioned a small distance away from the second end and are spaced equally spaced about a third diameter of the second portion. Each the openings are formed to a special elliptical shape, with a corresponding elliptically formed grommet, to be configured to be preloaded with respect to the center of corresponding buttons on the con; onto which the openings may be received to mount the liner. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292385 | TAMPER-RESISTANT CAP WITH SPOUT PLUG - The present invention is for a fitment assembly for use with a flexible pouch, the fitment assembly including a fitment having a spout tube, and a cap for sealing the spout tube. The cap for the fitment includes a plug portion. The plug portion extends from the cap, and is received by the spout tube of the fitment, thereby blocking product contained within flexible pouch from entering the spout tube when the cap is attached to the fitment. The cap further has a sealed recess which is designed to hold a tablet. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292386 | DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID AND FUEL FILL SYSTEM - A system including a DEF tank and a fuel tank arranged in a portion of a vehicle to give that portion multiple structural functions. The system may be arranged to form a part of a counterweight on a work vehicle. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292387 | TRANSPORT TANK - A transport tank for mounting to a truck has a composite tank body, an outer boss mounted to an outer side of the tank body, an inner boss mounted to an inner side f the tank body, and a flange disposed such that at least a portion of the inner boss is disposed between and abuts the inner side of the tank body and the flange. The tank body, the inner boss, the outer boss and the flange each have an aperture defined therein. The flange is fastened such that the outer boss, the tank body, and the inner boss are compressed by the flange. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292388 | DEVICE FOR TEMPERING FOOD IN RECTANGULAR, PAN-LIKE CONTAINERS OF STANDARDIZED SIZES - A device for tempering food held in rectangular pan-shaped containers of standardized sizes. The device has two opposing side walls and a cover panel connecting the side walls at the top. A rectangular opening is provided in the cover panel. The size of the opening is determined as a function of the standard-size containers to be placed in the opening. A laterally projecting opposite edges of the containers extend beyond the opening. Two opposing groove-like slots are on each of side walls below the opening. A tub for the purpose of tempering has two opposing, laterally projecting edges which are dimensioned to extend over the edges of the opening when the tub is placed in the opening, and which can be slid into the opposing slots in the side walls. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292389 | Plate with Integrated Design for Sauces - A plate with integrated design for sauces includes a plate well, a lip, an outer base, a plurality of central bases, at least one design indentation, and a design indentation border. The lip is positioned around the plate well, and the outer base and the plurality of central bases are positioned with the plate well opposite from the lip. The at least one design indentation is positioned on the plate well and provides a separate area for the sauces. The design indentation border that provides a barrier between a food surface of the plate well and a top surface of the at least one design indentation is positioned around the at least one design indentation. The plate with integrated design for sauces allows food items to be served on the food surface while keeping the sauces within the at least one design indentation. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292390 | VESSEL APPARATUS WITH FLOW CONTROL ELEMENT - A vessel apparatus includes a pressurized vessel and at least one flow control element. The at least one flow control element is located within the pressurized vessel and has an upwardly-converging wall. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292391 | External Insulation System for Tanks and the Like - An apparatus comprises a vessel, a first vertical support, a second vertical support, and a series of insulating panels. The first vertical support and the second vertical support are fixated to the vessel such that the first vertical support is spaced apart from the second vertical support. Each of the insulating panels in the series of insulating panels is supported between the first vertical support and the second vertical support. Moreover, each insulating panel in the series of insulating panels slidably overlaps one or more adjacent insulating panels in the series of insulating panels. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292392 | Insulating Cup - Insulating cup includes an inner body and an outer body. The inner body has an inner sidewall defining a top opening and an inner bottom portion, and the inner sidewall includes a first circumferential rib and a second circumferential rib. The outer body has an outer sidewall surrounding at least a substantial portion of the inner sidewall and engaging the first circumferential rib and the second circumferential rib to define an insulating space therebetween, and the outer body has an outer bottom portion disposed below the inner bottom portion to define a surface-engaging edge. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292393 | CONSUMER PRODUCT PACKAGE - A consumer product package comprising a tub comprising a base and a perimeter wall defining a cavity, the base comprising at least two projections extending from the base within the cavity, the at least two projections spaced apart from the perimeter wall; and a consumer product disposed within the cavity such that each of the at least two projections define a recessed portion to receive the consumer product, wherein the base comprises a secondary projection having a height different than a height of each of the at least two projections, the secondary projection free of contact from the consumer product. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292394 | RETORTABLE PACKAGE - A package includes a lid adapted to mate with the brim of a container. An interior chamber of the package is bounded by the container and the lid when the lid is mounted on the container brim. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292395 | Flexible Containers - Non-durable self-supporting flexible containers. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292396 | Crack Resistant Plastic Enclosure Structures - Electronic device housing structures and other structures may be formed from molded plastic. Plastic structures such as injection molding housing structures and other structures may be provided with openings. An opening may have sidewall surfaces. Machining operations and other techniques may be used in forming the openings. Openings may be processed to enhance resistance to stress-induced cracking of the plastic structures along the sidewall surfaces. Cracking resistance may be obtained by activating the surface using heat or laser treatment and by electroplating the activated surface to form a metal liner structure. Surface treatments using applied liquid chemicals or heat may form a treated layer on the surface of an opening with enhanced cracking resistance. A plastic sleeve or other insert may form a liner structure in an opening that resists cracking. Liner structures may also be formed by applying heat or light to a coating in an opening. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292397 | APPARATUS FOR STORING ARTICLES - An apparatus for storing articles comprises one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags and a container. The one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags are configured for storing the articles therein. The container configured for storing the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags therein. The container has soft sides made of soft materials. In operation, when air within the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags is evacuated, the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags, and any articles stored therein, collapses into the container. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292398 | Pill Container - Among other things, we describe an apparatus that includes a chamber elongated along a longitudinal axis and shaped to receive pharmaceutical pills arranged along the longitudinal axis in a row, in which any cross-section of the chamber perpendicular to the longitudinal axis intersects a maximum of one pharmaceutical pill. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292399 | APPARATUS FOR PLUGGING HOLES - An apparatus for plugging a hole, the apparatus including: a chamber for housing a plurality of plugs which are sized to fit the hole, the chamber having a feed channel to permit passage of plugs under gravity to a feed location at or near an end of the apparatus; a plug exit; a guide for positioning the apparatus such that the plug exit is at an entrance to, or is within, the hole; and a push rod for driving a plug from the feed location through the plug exit into the hole. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292400 | Methods and Apparatus for Dispensing Solid Articles - An apparatus for dispensing solid articles includes a housing and at least one vacuum source. The housing defines a hopper chamber to hold the articles and a dispensing channel fluidly connected to the hopper chamber. The dispensing channel has an inlet and an outlet defining a dispensing flow path therebetween. The vacuum source is adapted to provide a vacuum pressure and induce a gas flow in the housing. The apparatus is configured to generate a forward drive gas flow from the vacuum pressure and induced gas flow, and the forward drive gas flow conveys articles through the dispensing channel along the dispensing flow path in a direction from the inlet to the outlet to dispense the articles. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292401 | MEDICINE FEEDING DEVICE AND A MEDICINE COUNTING DEVICE USING THE MEDICINE FEEDING DEVICE - A medicine feeding device is configured by providing a first rotor that rotates around a first shaft, a second rotor that rotates around a second shaft, a partition wall extending from the second rotor towards the first rotor, a medicine discharge port provided on the outside of the second rotor, a medicine guide section located in the downstream of a movement section in the medicine transport direction, and a height regulator disposed between the movement section and medicine guide section. In addition, the width regulator that is disposed between the medicine guide section and the height regulator is further provided. Also, a medicine counting device is further provided with a medicine detection means for detecting the medicine that is supplied from the medicine discharge port, and a counting means (central control unit) for counting the medicines based on the detection performed by the medicine detection means. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292402 | TISSUE PAPER SYSTEMS - A system including a dry absorbent tissue paper sheet dispenser having a dispensing opening through which dry tissue paper sheets can be withdrawn and a moist sheet dispenser having a dispensing opening through which moist sheets can be withdrawn, wherein one of the dry tissue paper dispenser and the moist sheet dispenser is configured to sit atop the other so that the dispensing openings face in opposing directions in a combined configuration, and wherein the dry and moist sheet dispensers have cooperating interfacing surfaces when they are in the combined configuration that resist movement of the moist sheet dispenser with respect to the dry tissue paper dispenser in a first direction perpendicular to a sheet withdrawal direction of the dry tissue paper dispenser and the moist dispenser. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292403 | Pill Container - Among other things, we describe an apparatus that includes a tubular body elongated along a longitudinal axis and having an interior cavity and a first open end, the interior cavity extending along the longitudinal axis and sized to receive multiple pharmaceutical pills, the interior cavity having a largest cross-sectional dimension perpendicular to the longitudinal axis that is sized to fit a single pharmaceutical pill within the cavity, the first open end sized to admit a pharmaceutical pill into the interior cavity, and a device to selectively allow insertion and removal of pills from the interior cavity. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292404 | CAPSULE LOADING DEVICE FOR FEEDING A CAPSULES DISPENSING MACHINE - Device for facilitating the loading of capsules into a machine for dispensing capsules or for preparing drinks based on these capsules comprising: a detachable tube, containing stacked capsules furnished with an opening for the capsules to pass through the tube, means of aligning the tube allowing the tube to be aligned through a capsule receiving zone for the capsules to descend by gravity into this zone. The alignment means comprise means for retaining the capsules in their stack when the tube is moved with its opening oriented downwards, in the direction of the position in which the tube is aligned with the reception zone. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292405 | CARD VENDING MACHINE - A card vending machine includes a machine base, a motor, a gear unit, a transmission roller and a pair of output rollers. The machine base includes a card storage trough and a middle partition. The output rollers include upper and lower rollers. The motor drives the gear unit to turn the transmission roller and the output rollers, so that the cards in a card storage recess are outputted one by one. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292406 | DISPENSER FOR FOOD OR MEDICINE - A dispenser for food or medicine is provided to store contents such as food or medicine inside and discharging one or a certain amount of food or medicine at a time and improves productivity of components and convenience for assembly by improving a cover which has an elastic piece and a button and a rod formed in one body and improving a coupling structure of a blocking member, a base plate, and a cylindrical main body to a protrusion and a groove type coupling. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292407 | Product Dispensing System - A system for monitoring flow conditions of fluid flowing from a product container through a solenoid pump. The system includes at least one solenoid pump comprising a solenoid coil, which, when energized, produces a stroke of the solenoid pump, at least one product container connected to the at least one solenoid pump wherein the at least one solenoid pump pumps fluid from the at least one product container during each stroke, at least one PWM controller configured to energize the at least one solenoid pump, at least one current sensor for sensing the current flow through the solenoid coil and producing an output of the sensed current flow, and a control logic subsystem for controlling the flow of fluids through the solenoid pump by commanding the PWM controller and for monitoring the current through the solenoid pump by receiving the output from the current sensor, wherein the control logic subsystem uses the measured current flow through the solenoid coil to determine whether the stroke of the solenoid pump is functional. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292408 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING LIQUIDS USING A TABLE TO DETERMINE DISPENSE TIME - Fixed-volumes of liquid are measured and dispensed from a container by empirically determining the liquid surface height and opening a dispensing valve for a time period that is calculated using a volume of liquid specified to be dispensed and the empirically-determined liquid surface height. The liquid surface height in the container is determined empirically for initial and subsequent volumes of liquid that are dispensed. Dispensing accuracy is maintained whether the container is full or nearly empty. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292409 | Blood Sugar Management System - The present invention is a system for managing blood sugar levels while on the go. A roll of water soluble sugar thin-film is contained within a specialized dispensing container. A sliding button is disposed on one side of the dispenser and actuates dispensing of a single sugar strip and advancement of a counter. Each sugar strip contains a predetermined dose of dextrose or other sugar in a rapidly dissolving oral film. Thus, diabetics and persons experiencing a blood sugar imbalance can rapidly dispense a measured dose of sugar that dissolves in saliva. A counter on the side of the dispenser tracks the number of remaining sugar strips, thereby ensuring that users who rely on ready availability of sugar strips are aware of their remaining supply. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292410 | FLUID DISPENSERS WITH ADJUSTABLE DOSING - A fluid dispenser includes an adjustable dosing mechanism that permits adjustment of the amount of fluid to be dispensed. An adjustable dosing mechanism may be inserted into the dispenser in either a high dose orientation or a low dose orientation. The body further includes pair of dose adjusting flanges. When the adjustable dosing mechanism body is received into the dispenser in the high dose orientation, a relatively larger quantity of fluid product is dispensed. When the adjustable dosing mechanism body is received into the dispenser in the low dose orientation, a relatively smaller quantity of fluid product is dispensed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292411 | NO-TOUCH FLUID DISPENSER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A fluid dispenser includes a container configured to store a fluid, a pump for placement in an interior of the container and for pumping contents of the container to an exterior of the container, a motor system for driving the pump and including a rotor for placement in the interior of the container, and a stator for placement on the exterior of the container, wherein an electric current is passed through the stator for causing rotation of the rotor. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292412 | BULK BIN AND BAG DISPENSING APPARATUS - A bulk bin and bag dispensing apparatus comprises a bag fitment having an elongated buttress female thread and a nipple adapted to be joined to the bag fitment. The nipple comprises an elongated body portion having an axial flow passage therethrough and a projection portion extends radially therefrom. The body portion further includes a first end and a second end. The first end is defined by male buttress thread thereto and the second end is defined by NPT thread thereto. The first end includes a ring cutter and at least one sealing means attached thereto so that the nipple strokes threadedly within the elongated buttress female thread causing the ring cutter to puncture a bag membrane to thereby permit liquid to be dispensed through the flow passage. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292413 | Flexible Containers With Multiple Product Volumes - Non-durable self-supporting flexible containers having multiple product volumes. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292414 | Dispensing Device - Dispensing devices are described which can contain at least one substance(s) that can be squished, emptied, extruded, and/or poured out. The dispensing devices can comprise an enclosure, a circumferential edge portion, a dispensing port, and a squeezable portion. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292415 | Flexible Containers - Non-durable self-supporting flexible containers. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292416 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING POWDER - A double hopper system is disclosed. The double hopper system includes, a first hopper and a second hopper. The first hopper has a first and a second opening, and the second hopper is arranged above the second opening of the first hopper and extends into the second opening of the first hopper. The first opening of the first hopper has a predetermined length and a distribution area, and the second hopper is movably arranged with respect to the first hopper, such that the second hopper is movable over at least ¾ of the length of the first opening of the first hopper. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292417 | DISPENSER WITH LOCKABLE PUSHBUTTON - A lockable pushbutton includes a locking mechanism configurable to provide a pushbutton locked position and a pushbutton unlocked position. When the locking mechanism is positioned in the locked orientation, the locking mechanism prevents actuation of the pushbutton. When the locking mechanism body is positioned in the unlocked orientation the locking mechanism permits actuation of the pushbutton. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292418 | UNIVERSAL YOKE AND DISPENSING DEVICE FOR CANISTERS - A universal yoke for actuating an actuation head of a canister is provided. The universal yoke can include a plurality of support ribs, an actuating nub including a first triggering surface, and an actuating tab including a second triggering surface. The plurality of support ribs can be arranged to nest with a plurality of differently shaped top portions of canisters. Either one of the first triggering surface and the second triggering surface can be arranged to independently actuate an actuation head of a nested canister top portion when the canister is forced into contact with the universal yoke. The universal yoke can be implemented with a dispensing device capable of cradling various-sized canisters. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292419 | BIFURCATED FOAM PUMP, DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS - Embodiments of foam dispensers including a housing, an air compressor connected to the housing and an actuator for actuating the air compressor are disclosed herein. The air compressor releasably mates with a refill unit. The dispenser has an “empty state” and a “refilled state.” The empty state occurs when there is not a refill unit positioned in the dispenser, and the refilled state occurs when the refill unit is positioned in the dispenser. The air compressor remains connected to the housing during the refilled state and remains connected to the housing during the empty state. One refill unit for a foam pump dispenser includes a container for containing a foamable liquid and liquid pump housing connected to the container. The liquid pump housing is configured to releasably mate with an air compressor that is not part of the refill unit but is secured to a foam pump dispenser housing, and the refill unit is configured to be removed from the foam dispenser without removing the air compressor from the foam dispenser. The air inlet passage is in fluid communication with the atmosphere prior to being installed in a foam dispenser and the air inlet passage is in fluid communication with an air compressor when the refill unit is placed in the foam dispenser. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292420 | FOAM DISPENSER - Provided is a foam dispenser in which upward and downward displacement of an actuator causes a content liquid within a liquid cylinder and air within an air cylinder to be mixed and foamed, such that the foam so generated is dispensed from an outlet of a dispenser head. The dispenser head has a structure with a minimized thickness to thereby increase the dispensing amount. The dispenser head includes two members, i.e., a first member and a second member, that have special configuration for allowing the two members to be easily removed from a die and formed in a small thickness. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292421 | COSMETIC CONTAINER - A cosmetic container comprises an outer shell, an inner pouch and a press head. The outer shell has a housing chamber inside and a mouth. The inner pouch is held in the housing chamber and made of a flexible plastic film, and includes an opening located inside the mouth to receive cosmetics. The press head is located on the mouth of the outer shell to communicate with the interior of the inner pouch to draw the cosmetics from the inner pouch. The press head can draw the cosmetics from the inner pouch. Through the structure set forth above, the press head can draw the cosmetics from the inner pouch to reduce the volume of the inner pouch with decreasing of the cosmetics. Hence the cosmetics filled in the inner pouch can be fully drawn and used up. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292422 | HAND PUMP - A hand pump which is threadably mounted on the throat of a liquid container with the throat having a throat plug assembly mounted therein. The pump includes a lower housing having an upper housing movably embracing the lower housing. The upper housing is selectively movable between a normal extended position to a compressed position relative to the lower housing. When the upper housing is moved from its extended position to its compressed position, a piston and piston rod assembly pumps liquid from the lower housing outwardly from the upper housing. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292423 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENGAGING A BEVERAGE EXTRACTION DEVICE WITH A CONTAINER - Devices and methods for clamping a beverage extraction device to a beverage container, such as a wine bottle. One or more clamp arms may be arranged to clamp the extraction device to a wine bottle as well as allow the device to be supported upright on a table top. Clamp arms may include tab and ridge features that operate to properly engage and position a wide variety of different bottle neck shapes relative to the device. The one or more clamp arms may move the bottle neck distally, e.g., toward a resilient pad, so that the neck is suitably positioned relative to the device. Proper positioning and engagement of the neck may allow for desired piercing of a cork or other closure of the bottle by the device. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292424 | SCREW-ON THROAT PLUG ASSEMBLY - A screw-on throat plug assembly for use in a closed loop dispensing system. The throat plug assembly also includes a mechanical venting assembly which ensures that sufficient air may enter the interior of the container as liquid is being drawn from the container. The mechanical venting assembly of this invention ensures that the vent openings associated therewith will not become plugged with debris. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292425 | BOTTLE WITH INTEGRAL FILLER SPOUT - A bottle assembly includes a pouring spout which is integral with or affixed to a bottle. The pouring spout has an exterior surface having a smooth, feature-free length of at least 1 inch and which is configured so as to not interfere with closure members found in fuel filler necks of fuel tanks. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292426 | TRANSFER WELL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292427 | VESSEL TRANSFER INSERT AND SYSTEM - A system for removing molten metal from a vessel is disclosed. The system includes a pump and a refractory casing that houses the pump. As the pump operates it moves molten metal upward through an uptake section of the casing until it reaches an outlet wherein it exits the vessel. The outlet may be attached to a launder. Another system uses a wall to divide a cavity of the chamber into two portions. The wall has an opening and a pump pumps molten metal from a first portion into a second portion until the level in the second portion reaches an outlet and exits the vessel. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292428 | INTELLIGENT MANNEQUIN - The present invention relates to a mannequin ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130292429 | INFLATABLE DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING AND PREPPING A WIG - An inflatable wig head provides its users with the ability to effectively transport and protect their investment in their wigs or hairpieces. Unlike conventional wig heads that are rigid and difficult to travel with, the wig head of the present invention can be inflated or deflated as needed. The inflatable and deflatable wig head device provides user with the peace of mind that they will have an excellent way of storing their head dress, especially while traveling. The wig head device can include a powered inflation mechanism or can be inflated manually. Deflation can be accomplished by simply removing a port cover. The wig head device has the ability to slide on and off a stationary base member, allowing the user to position the wig head or remove it from the stationary base member. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292430 | Hydration Pouch - The hydration pouch includes an elastic band that compresses the bottom portion of the hydration bladder inside the pouch to more evenly distribute the fluid contents of the bladder vertically within the pouch, thereby preventing the pooling of the fluid contents in the bottom of the bladder. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292431 | TISSUE HOLDER - A tissue holder is designed to provide tissues for users at the point of use, especially for those people who are mobile. The tissue holder may be used in multiple different ways. First, the tissue holder may adhere to a dashboard in a motor vehicle, close to the driver. This provides convenient access to the tissues with no or minimal distraction for the driver. Second, the tissue holder may snap with a ring, such as a metal ring, having a clasp or other attachment mechanism, onto items such as articles of clothing, book bags, purses, zippers, diaper bags, lanyards, belt loops and the like. Third, the tissue holder may attach around a user's wrist with an elastic band, hook and loop straps, or the like. Fourth, the tissue holder may be adhered to the inside of a purse or bag. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292432 | Novel Towing Mechanism - There is described a carrier, such as a backpack, waist bag or bum bag, which includes a retractable towing belt assembly, suitable for towing children along a ski slope. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292433 | WEARABLE SUPPORTS - A wearable support assembly is provided and includes a belt strap which is configured to be secured about a user's hips/waist; and a carrier frame which is pivotally attached to the belt strap at two pivot points which are spaced apart along the belt strap so as to create a substantially lateral pivot axis when the belt is worn by the user, wherein the relative position of the two pivot points is adjustable with respect to the belt. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292434 | Clear pocket that attaches to an automobile steering wheel for holding electronic and non electronic items on the wheel - A portable, foldable one piece device that attaches to an automobile steering wheel as a holder for a variety of electronic or non-electronic devices. A clear vinyl pocket can hold notebook computers, electronic reading devices, fire and police command boards, clipboards, books, newspapers, keeping them completely visible. The durable single piece, washable construction has no moving parts. It can be folded and easily stored on the visor of a vehicle. Hook and loop fastener is sewn to the device for added utility. Accessories can be added to these fasteners such as writing utensils, note pads, lights, pictures, or other personal or work related items. A small pocket is sewn alongside the larger clear pocket for storage as well. The device can be mounted to the passenger side dash with additional hook and loop fasteners. The device is not for use while the vehicle is operating. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292435 | Tissue box holder mountable on the console box of a vehicle - A tissue box holder mountable on the console box of a vehicle, comprised of a frame and an elastic band, is capable of holding a standard square tissue box securely on the top of a vehicle console box with the use of an elastic band. The console box will open and close freely. People in both front and back seats can easily access the tissue box. To replace the empty tissue box, one can simply slide out the used tissue box and slide in a new standard tissue box into the frame. No refill is required. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292436 | ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - The application relates to an adjustment mechanism for altering the position of roof box clamps and/or the roof box position on a vehicle. Adjustment of the roof box position relative to a vehicle may be completed without unclamping the roof box from the vehicle roof rack or racks. The clamp or clamps may also be positioned easily relative to roof rack positions prior to fitting. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292437 | SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR MOBILITY DEVICES - Described herein is a new assembly of components which comprise a support arm on the side of a bicycle or similar mobility device. The structure is capable of carrying long thin items such as a long surfboard, or it can be used to secure a pet such as a dog to allow them to walk or run safely alongside a bicycle. The invention is designed to fit a wide range of devices, and is optimized for maximum ease of installation and quick release removal without any tools. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292438 | ADJUSTABLE PANNIER FRAME - A pannier frame assembly, which includes at least one pannier frame member and at least one connector element on each side of a bicycle rack having a top deck, the at least one connector element configured to releasably hold the pannier frame member, the at least one connector element and/or pannier frame member is configured to allow the pannier frame member to be adjusted in a forward and/or backward direction with respect to the bicycle rack, in use, when mounted to a bike. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292439 | Themed Slip On Cover For A GPS Unit - Disclosed is a single layer, light weight, themed slip on cover for a GPS “unit” that allows the “end user” the ability to display an expression of individual style, character, belief and/or personal concepts. The slip on cover offers the “end user” the ability to theme and cover an existing GPS “unit”. The single layer, light weight, themed slip on cover fits tightly over the existing GPS “unit”, allowing the “end user” unobstructed access to the interactive features and controls of the GPS “unit”. The single layer, light weight, themed slip on cover offers no claimed protection from shock and or impact damage to a GPS “unit”, and is merely a “novelty” cover intended for purposes of display. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292440 | Frictional Holding Pad with Inclinded Grip - A frictional pad has a pair of inclined slots in a pair of sidewalls to hold a handheld electronic device at an incline with respect to the pad. The pad can also have a squat dome. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292441 | COMBINATION BACKPACK AND OVER-THE-SHOULDER BAG - The present invention relates to bags, including backpacks and messenger bags. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for converting a bag between backpack and over-the-shoulder configurations. A combination bag may comprise a bag body having a front panel, a back panel, a bottom panel, and an opening opposite the bottom and a strap, wherein the strap is fixedly attached to the bag body at a first connection point and slideably coupled to the bag body at a second connection point, thereby enabling a wearer to alternate between an over-the-shoulder and a backpack configuration without requiring that the wearer disconnect or reconnect the strap. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292442 | MECHANICAL SCORING AND SEPARATION OF STRENGTHENED GLASS - A strengthened glass sheet is separated into undamaged sheet segments by mechanically scribing one or more vent lines of controlled depth into the sheet surface, the depths of the scribed lines being insufficient to effect sheet separation, and then applying a uniform bending moment across the vent lines to effect separation into multiple sheet segments, the vent lines being scribed from crack initiation sites comprising surface indentations formed proximate to the edges of the glass sheet. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292443 | METHODS FOR SCRIBING AND SEPARATING STRENGTHENED GLASS SUBSTRATES - A method of forming a scribe line in a strengthened glass substrate includes providing a strengthened glass substrate having a first surface, a second surface, a first edge and a second edge. The first and second surfaces have a strengthened surface layer under a compressive stress, and a central region under tensile stress. The method further includes applying a scoring blade to the first surface at an initiation location that is offset from the first edge by an initiation offset distance greater than a diameter of the scoring blade, and translating the scoring blade or the strengthened glass substrate such that the scoring blade scores the first surface. The translation is terminated such that the scoring blade stops at a termination location that is offset from the second edge of the strengthened glass substrate by a termination offset distance greater than the diameter of the scoring blade. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292444 | BREAKING APPARATUS FOR GLASS SUBSTRATE - Disclosed herein is a breaking apparatus for glass substrates. The breaking apparatus includes a breaking bar connected to a linear driver, a plurality of linear bushes longitudinally mounted on the breaking bar and each including an outer barrel, a plurality of buffer cylinders longitudinally mounted on the breaking bar, and a breaking tip extending in one direction and having a bar shape with a predetermined width. Each of the buffer cylinders includes a hollow cylinder body generating pressure therein, a piston received in the cylinder body, and a piston rod connected to the piston. The breaking tip is disposed in a longitudinal direction of the breaking bar beneath the breaking bar and connected to the piston rods and the shafts to be brought into contact with a glass substrate. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292445 | SERVICEABLE SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A sensor assembly for a printer arranged to displace printed material along a path, including a sensor housing and a platen assembly. The sensor housing includes top surfaces and resilient elements fixed to the top surfaces, and houses light emitting elements. The platen assembly includes transparent material and a platen housing with a plurality of steps, and is arranged to engage the sensor housing and displace in a first direction along the sensor housing toward an end of the sensor housing such that the transparent material is aligned with the light emitting elements in a direction orthogonal to the axis. As the platen assembly displaces in the first direction, the plurality of resilient elements is arranged to engage the plurality of steps to urge the piece of transparent material into contact with the sensor housing with progressively greater force such that the transparent material is sealed against the sensor housing. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292446 | FASTENING TOOL ASSEMBLY - A fastening tool assembly is provided with a housing with a contact surface, a longitudinal magazine receptacle, and a fastener outlet provided through the contact surface. A magazine body is received within the magazine receptacle to translate to a retracted position whereby a proximal end is adjacent the fastener outlet to store fasteners within the receptacle and to convey the fasteners to the fastener outlet, and to translate to an extended position whereby the body extends at least partially out of the receptacle for receipt of fasteners to the receptacle. A blocker is mounted to a side of the magazine body spaced apart from the fastener intake side. The blocker has a transverse width greater than a width of the body for blocking intake of fasteners to a wrong side of the body. Instructional indicia are provided on the blocker to instruct a user regarding proper fastener installation. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292447 | STAPLE REFILL, STAPLER, AND CARTRIDGE - A staple refill includes a refill body accommodating sheet-type connected staples. The refill body includes a bottom wall, a right wall provided on a right side of the bottom wall, and a left wall provided on a left side of the bottom wall. A pressing member is provided in the refill body in a movable manner to press the sheet-type connected staples. The refill body is formed with an opening such that the sheet-type connected staples inside the refill body are visible through the opening, and the pressing member includes a protruding portion configured to enter the opening. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292448 | Surgical Instrument with Articulation Mechanism - A surgical instrument for surgically joining tissue is disclosed. The instrument comprises a handle assembly, an elongated portion, an end effector, and an articulation mechanism. The elongated portion extends distally from the handle assembly. The end effector is disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated portion. The articulation mechanism is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the end effector for articulating the end effector. The articulation mechanism comprises a lever, a knob, a plate and a lower clutch. The plate is disposed at least partially within a portion of the knob. The lower clutch is disposed in mechanical engagement with the plate. The plate is disposed at least partially between the lower clutch and the knob. The lower clutch is keyed to the plate to limit rotation therebetween. The lower clutch is keyed to the knob to limit rotation therebetween. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292449 | SURGICAL APPARATUS AND STRUCTURE FOR APPLYING SPRAYABLE WOUND TREATMENT MATERIAL - According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for forming an anastomosis between adjacent sections of tissue is provided. The apparatus includes a body portion; an actuation assembly operatively supported at a proximal end of the body portion; an anvil assembly movably mounted at the distal end of the body portion for movement toward and away from the body portion; an approximation assembly extending between the body portion and the anvil assembly for moving the anvil toward and away from the tubular body portion; a dispersion assembly operatively associated with the approximation assembly, the dispersion assembly including at least one angled surface defining at least one channel interposed between the anvil assembly and the body portion and being configured to dispense a fluid therefrom; and at least one conduit for conducting wound treatment material to the dispersion assembly. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292450 | POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument including a housing, an endoscopic portion, a shaft portion, and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the housing and defines a longitudinal axis. The shaft portion is selectively connectable to a distal end of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is selectively connectable to a distal end of the shaft portion. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292451 | SURGICAL STAPLER WITH TIMER AND FEEDBACK DISPLAY - A surgical apparatus has a clamp and a stapling mechanism. The clamp has a first jaw and a second jaw to clamp on a body tissue at a desired location for a stapling operation. The stapling mechanism is controlled by a trigger handle or a switch assembly. The surgical apparatus has a controller for providing a delay between clamping and actuating of the firing mechanism of the stapling mechanism. The delay provides for a desired amount of time for tissue compression producing a more uniform staple formation. The surgical apparatus also has an indicator. The indicator provides feedback about the status of the stapling mechanism and also displays a time of tissue compression by the clamp. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292452 | EXPANDING PARALLEL JAW DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN ELECTROMECHANICAL DRIVER DEVICE - A cutting and stapling device for use as an attachment to an electromechanical device driver comprises an upper jaw and a lower jaw which separate and close against one another in a continuously parallel alignment. The upper jaw includes a series of staple guides corresponding to one or more staples in a removable staple tray disposed within a lower jaw, whereby a blade and wedge having a threaded bore travel upon a matching threaded shaft in a channel disposed in the lower jaw below the staple tray, such that rotation of the threaded shaft causes movement of the wedge through the channel while a sloped surface of the wedge contacts the staples to push the staples against the staples guides, closing the staples. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292453 | Jig for Welded Bulkhead Fitting | 2013-11-07 |
20130292454 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ALIGNMENT OF A BONDHEAD OF A DIE BONDER RELATIVE TO A WORKCHUCK - Disclosed is an apparatus for determining an alignment of a bondhead of a die bonder relative to a workchuck. Specifically, the apparatus comprises: i) a sensor configured to measure a distance between the bondhead and the sensor; and ii) a positioning device coupled to the sensor, the positioning device being configured to position the sensor relative to a plurality of locations on the bondhead facing the sensor. In particular, the sensor is operative to measure a set of distances between each of the plurality of locations on the bondhead and the sensor, the set of distances being for determining the alignment of the bondhead. A method of determining an alignment of a bondhead of a die bonder relative to a workchuck is also disclosed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292455 | FLIP CHIP ASSEMBLY APPARATUS EMPLOYING A WARPAGE-SUPPRESSOR ASSEMBLY - A flip chip assembly apparatus includes at least one warpage-suppressor assembly. Each warpage-suppressor assembly can include a side heater, a deformable material pad, and an actuator assembly for moving the side heater and the deformable material pad. Each side heater provides additional heat to peripheral solder balls during bonding of two substrates, thereby facilitating the reflow of the peripheral solder balls. Each deformable material pad contacts, and presses down on, a surface of one of the two substrates under bonding. The deformable material pad(s) can prevent or minimize warpage of the contacted substrate. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292456 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING RIBBON AND WIRE IN ULTRASONIC BONDING SYSTEMS - An ultrasonic bonding system is provided. The system includes: a) a bond head assembly carrying an ultrasonic bonding tool; b) a conductive material supply; c) a conductive material feeding system for guiding a length of the conductive material supply to a position proximate the ultrasonic bonding tool; and d) a vapor generation system for supplying a vapor proximate the ultrasonic bonding tool, the vapor including a carrier gas and a lubricating vapor. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292457 | SOLDER SHEET AND SMOLDERING METHOD USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a solder sheet and a soldering method using the same. The solder sheet includes: a plurality of solder rods arranged to have a uniform height h and an area density N; and a support having an adhesive formed on one surface thereof and supporting the plurality of solder rods such that one end of each of the plurality of solder rods is attached to be perpendicular to the surface on which the adhesive is formed. Solder bumps can be formed on soldering portions of the substrate by using the solder sheet through a single process without a mask, and thus, the process can be simplified, costs can be reduced, and a defect rate can be lowered, thereby enhancing reliability. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292458 | PACKAGING - A method of manufacturing a packaging material comprises laminating together at least two layers of materials to form a laminated packaging material having an inner laminate structure ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130292459 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PACKAGING CONTAINER AND PACKAGING CONTAINER - A packaging container including a top wall and a bottom wall that are substantially horizontal when the packaging container is straight, and-side walls. The top wall and the bottom wall have a triangular shape, and a section of a transverse direction of a main body of the packaging container formed in three ridgelines which connect three corner points of the top wall and three corner points of the bottom wall has triangular shape. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292460 | Control of Devices via Interaction with an Object - A method includes interacting, by a mobile device, with an object associated with a set of controllable devices that are provided for demonstration to a user of the mobile device. The method determines information associated with the object based on the interaction and sends the information to a server to open an authenticated session with the server. The server opens the authenticated session that allows temporary access to automatically control the set of controllable devices via an application running on the mobile device. The mobile device sends a command to the server to control a controllable device in the set of controllable devices. The server allows control of the controllable device based on the command if the temporary access to the authenticated session is determined to be valid for the mobile device and disallow the control of the controllable device if the authenticated session is determined to be invalid. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292461 | TANDEM SPOT SCANNING FOR A STORAGE LIBRARY - Systems and methods are described for using topographic and/or contrast spot scanning to facilitate various types of functionality in context of a data storage library. A robotic mechanism includes a hand assembly that has one or more integrated spot scanners. The hand assembly is configured to travel in at least two directions and to rotate, thereby locating and/or pointing the spot scanner in desired locations throughout the data storage library. By sweeping the spot scanner across a scan window, contrast and/or topographic data can be acquired and decoded to generate a profile of a region. The profile can be interpreted to facilitate functions, such as calibration of robot location with respect to media cartridges, targeting, proximity detection, empty cell detection, etc. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292462 | System and Method for Providing Audio-Visual Content - A system and method for providing access to audio-visual (AV) content, such as music or video clips, is described that includes providing an openly accessible code on an item or packaging associated with the item, and a second (limited-access) code associated with the same item or packaging. The first code and the second code can be a quick-response code or other scannable code, or a string of alphanumeric characters. Access to a sample and a full version of the AV content can be provided when the first code or second code, respectively, is scanned, or entered on a particular website or other location, using a device such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet computer. The sample can be a portion or a reduced-quality version of the full AV content. The AV content can be related to images and/or words provided on or associated with the item. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292463 | DISPLAY ELECTRONIC TAGGING AND SETTING MANAGEMENT METHOD THEREOF - A display electronic tagging and a setting management method thereof are provided. The display electronic tagging comprises a wireless RF module, a display, an encapsulant and a bar code. The wireless RF module is used for receiving a wireless RF signal. The display is electrically connected to the wireless RF module, and used for showing a price of a product. The encapsulant encapsulates the wireless RF module and the display, wherein the display is exposed form the encapsulant. The bar code is located at the encapsulant. A setting module pairs the bar code and the wireless RF module according to a barcode identification signal and a RF identification signal, such that the wireless RF module and the barcode together correspond to the same product. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292464 | ANALYZER AND METHOD OF ANALYZING - An analyzer which analyzes an analyte by using the analyte and consumables, the analyzer comprising: an automatic reading device which reads a first product information related to a consumable via an identifier given to the consumable or a container containing the consumable; and a controller which permits an analysis operation when the first product information is suitable information read by the automatic reading device via the identifier, and prompts an operator to manually enter a second product information comprising information specifying the manufacturer or seller of the consumable when the automatic reading device cannot read the identifier or the information read via the identifier is not suitable as the first product information and permits the analysis operation and storage of the input second product information when the operator has entered the second product information. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292465 | SUPPLY ORDERING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for ordering supplies, includes a portable barcode scanner configured to output data according to at least one of an HID, CDC or SPP protocol. A mobile phone device incapable of recognizing and parsing data when the data is configured according to the HID, CDC or SPP protocol is connected to the scanner using a communication connection. A scanner adapter application on the mobile phone device, which receives the output data comprising order data, is configured to parse the order data and pass it to an upload application having a current data field that receives at least part of the order data. A listener server configured to receive the at least part of the order data from the upload application processes the order information into an electronic order, and sends the electronic order to a vendor server. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292466 | REMOTE CODE READER SYSTEM - A remote code reader system sends a code read by a code reader to an appropriate function by utilizing identification information assigned specific to a client in order to select a function. A barcode reader and a host computer connected to a network are included therein. An ID (pen ID) of the barcode reader | 2013-11-07 |
20130292467 | System and Method for Automatic Visitor Check-In and Access Card Issuance - A method and apparatus are disclosed for accessing a secure area. The method includes the steps of preregistering a plurality of visitors with an access control system, the access control system receiving a request for a single instance of access to the secure area through a communication system from one of the plurality of preregistered visitors, the requesting preregistered visitor authenticating himself or herself to a kiosk that dispenses access cards, the kiosk dispensing an access control card to the requesting preregistered visitor and the access control system establishing the access control card within the access kiosk based upon the request and dispensing the established access control card in response to authentication of the requesting preregistered visitor. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292468 | LOCKER SYSTEM USING BARCODED WRISTBANDS - A locker system includes one or more banks of electronic lockers. Each locker has a door lock that releasably retains the door in the closed position. The locker system also includes at least one barcode scanner selectively unlocks the door of at least one of the lockers. A locker manager is coupled to each of the electronic lockers via an electronic network. The locker manager stores a list of unique barcodes that are each associated with a locker rental plan including at least one locker account. Each locker account includes an activation indication, a use indication, a locker type indication, and a duration. The unique barcodes are printed or otherwise included on wristbands, which may be scanned at the barcode scanner to gain access to one or more of the lockers. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292469 | Systems and Methods for Accessing Charging Capabilities of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for accessing charging capabilities of electric vehicle charging stations. According to one embodiment of the invention, a system can be provided. The system can include a computer processor. The system can also include a memory operable to store computer-executable instructions operable to receive a readable code associated with an electric vehicle charging station, and further receive a unique identifier associated with a mobile device; and based at least in part on the readable code and unique identifier, authorize a consumer associated with the mobile device to access charging capabilities associated with the electric vehicle charging station. | 2013-11-07 |
20130292470 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR READING OPTICAL CODES ON BOTTOM SURFACE OF ITEMS - An automated checkout system and method of operation for reading encoded data on a bottom surface of an item using a data reader. The automated checkout system includes a leading conveyor section and a trailing conveyor section separated by a gap therebetween, where the item is transported across the gap as it moves between the conveyors. A first and second reading device are each positioned beneath the conveyor sections, where each reading device has a field of view projecting through the gap. The first reading device is configured to acquire a first set of scan data and the second reading device is configured to acquire a second set of scan data different from the first. In some embodiments, the first set of scan data may include two-dimensional area views of the encoded data, and the second set of scan data may include linescans of the encoded data. | 2013-11-07 |