45th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120279965 | SEALED STOPPER FOR AN OPENING IN A TUBING FOR JOINING A CHAMBER AND A PIPING, PARTICULARLY IN THE STEAM GENERATOR OF A NUCLEAR PRESSURISED WATER REACTOR - A sealed stopper for an opening in a tubing for joining a chamber and a piping including a fastening ring is provided. The stopper includes a rigid bearing plate and a sealing member carried by the bearing plate, and includes a seal having a planar and flexible central portion with a reduced thickness extending below the bearing plate and a peripheral portion radially deformable by a central expander of the peripheral portion against the inner surface of the fastening ring. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279966 | CLOSURE WITH TAMPER-EVIDENT FEATURE - A tamper-evident closure ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279967 | Panel for a Container, a Container Provided With Such Container and a Method for Making Same - The invention relates to a panel for a container, which panel has an outer edge to be connected to the container and a tab connected to the panel, wherein the tab has a rear tab part for gripping by a user and a front tab part for engagement with the panel and forming an opening in the panel, and wherein the panel is provided with deformation means which structurally deform upon a transition of the panel into a convex shape and which locked in the deformed state urge the panel to a substantially flat or concave shape, to a container provided with such panel and to a method for making the panel and container. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279968 | Child Resistant Dosing Adapter Cap - A child resistant cap of the type where a first cap is threaded onto a medication bottle and a second cap is normally freely rotatable over the first cap is provided with an elastomeric closure penetrable by the orificed blunt end of a liquid transfer implement such as an oral syringe to allow a dose of medication to be drawn by the syringe from the bottle in an inverted condition of the bottle without significant leakage. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279969 | OVERCAP FOR A CONTAINER - An overcap is provided and forms a closure for at least a portion of an access opening on the container. A stand-off rim is formed on the upper surface of the overcap adjacent the peripheral edge. The overcap includes a closure body. A sealing flap is pivotally attached to the closure body and movable between a first position for covering the container access opening and a second position for exposing the access opening. A projection is positioned adjacent the stand-off rim on the closure body and defines a receiving gap for receipt and frictional engagement of the stand-off rim on the sealing flap in the open position. The frictional engagement of the sealing flap releasably retaining the sealing flap in the open second position. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279970 | PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY WITH AN EXTENDED RING - A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and can include a cap, a paint liner defining a closed proximal end and an open distal end, and a ring configured to fit around the paint liner. The ring can engage the cap and secure the paint liner to the cap. Further, the ring can include an axial extension that can extend toward the proximal end of the paint liner such that the ring can be configured to allow a user to grasp the paint cup assembly without collapsing the paint liner during attachment with a paint sprayer. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279971 | Cryogenic Liquid Tank - A hydrogen storage tank for a hydrogen fueled aircraft. The tank has a wall made of layers of aerogel sections around a hard shell layer, sealed within a flexible outer layer, and having the air removed to form a vacuum. The periphery of each layer section abuts other sections of that layer, but only overlies the periphery of the sections of other layers at individual points. The wall is characterized by a thermal conductivity that is lower near its gravitational top than its gravitational bottom. The tank has two exit passageways, one being direct, and the other passing through a vapor shield that extends through the wall between two layers of aerogel. A control system controls the relative flow through the two passages to regulate the boil-off rate of the tank. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279972 | ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS USABLE TO FORM ENCLOSURES - Enclosures and panels for forming such enclosures can include a first edge having a front side and a rear side, each side having a first portion of a fastening medium thereon, and a second edge having first and second flaps, each flap having an inner surface with a second portion of the fastening medium thereon. The flaps of a first panel can engaged with the front and rear sides of an adjacent panel, and similarly, any number of adjacent panels can be engaged in this manner to form a sealed enclosure, usable for maintaining a pressure differential between the interior and exterior thereof. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279973 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONTAINER ASSEMBLY AND A CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A method of manufacturing together a support ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279974 | Roll-off tub style container - A roll-off tub style container which is leak-proof to prevent liquids in the container from draining onto the ground or roadways. In one embodiment of the invention, the floor of the container has an upwardly and rearwardly extending inclined portion at the rearward end thereof to prevent liquid in the container from coming into contact with the tail gate of the container. In another embodiment of the invention, the rearward end of the container is elevated during transport to prevent liquid in the container from coming into contact with the tail gate. In yet another embodiment of the container, the floor of the container is inclined upwardly and rearwardly from the forward end thereof to the rearward end thereof. A liquid collection tank may be positioned beneath the floor of the container which has an inlet in fluid communication with the interior of the container and a discharge outlet provided thereon to permit liquid in the tank to be selectively drained therefrom. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279975 | PORTABLE WASTE TRANSFER TANK - A includes a main body portion defining a waste holding chamber, a vent path extending from the waste holding chamber to atmosphere, and a float member. The float member is coupled to the tank for movement between a first position and a second position. The float member is movable from the first position to the second position in response to an increase in fluid level within the storage chamber. The vent passage remains open for venting the storage chamber when the float member is in the first position and is blocks the vent passage in the second position. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279976 | COLLAPSIBLE COVERING FOR A BUCKET - A collapsible covering for a bucket having a bucket opening and a bucket handle. The covering includes a lower portion configured to receive the bucket and an upper portion configured to fit over the bucket opening. The upper portion includes a releasable top flap providing access to the inside of the bucket. The lower portion and the upper portion are removable from the bucket and are made from a thermally insulating material. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279977 | LID - A lid of the present invention is provided for covering or sealing a cup by engaging a rim flange of the cup. The lid includes a top portion and an annular side plate which extends downwardly from periphery of the top portion. The plate is formed with a hole. An engagement plate is disposed on the side plate. A bottom edge of the engagement plate is connected to the plate. A top edge of the engagement plate stretches upwardly along the hole, so that the engagement plate is located in the hole. The plates are flexible. As such, the engagement plate can be pressed and bent inwardly when the lid covers a cup. The engagement plate would then engage with the rim flange of the cup so as to enhance engagement of the lid and the cup. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279978 | DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING A WASHING AGENT IN A WASHING MACHINE, PARTICULARLY A DISHWASHER - The dispenser ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279979 | FLUID SWIVEL FOR ALLOWING FLUID TRANSFER ACROSS A ROTARY INTERFACE - A fluid swivel for allowing fluid transfer across a rotary interface between the end of a fluid line connected to the seabed and product piping on a vessel for gas and oil production, wherein the swivel comprises an first annular wall and an second annular which are located with their adjacent cylindrical surfaces in close proximity, the first wall and the second wall defining a chamber, between their peripheral opposing faces, for receiving a fluid, wherein the first wall is adapted to be connected to the end of the fluid line, which extends through the first wall towards the chamber, in order to allow fluid supply towards the chamber and wherein the second annular wall of the swivel is adapted to be connected to the product piping and is provided with a duct to transport the fluid from the chamber towards the product piping, wherein at least part of the swivel comprises a fibre reinforced polymer. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279980 | CONTAINER WITH ATTACHED LID - A container includes a base and a pair of opposed side walls extending upward from the base. The pair of opposed side walls include a first side wall and a second side wall. The first side wall includes a lip at an upper portion thereof. A first lid is pivotably connected to the first side wall. The first lid can be selectively snap-fit connected to the lip of the first side wall to retain the first lid in an open position. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279981 | PROCESS FOR STORING AND RETRIEVING ROLLED FLEXIBLE BAGS FROM A DISPENSERPROCESS FOR STORING AND RETRIEVING ROLLED FLEXIBLE BAGS FROM A DISPENSER - A process of storing and retrieving recloseable storage bags including the steps of purchasing a package of individualized recloseable storage bags from a retailer, removing the recloseable storage bags from the package, optionally providing the recloseable storage bags in a roll form, inserting the roll of recloseable storage bags into a dispenser having compartments. The dispenser has a lid with access slots juxtaposed over the compartments. The process further includes removing the recloseable storage bags from the dispenser through the one or more access slots. The process may also include providing a merchandiser having different types of bags packaged as refills in flexible bags. Instructions with the merchandiser and/or the storage dispenser may direct consumers to replenish the storage dispenser with different types of bags. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279982 | AUTOMATIC FINANCIAL AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An automatic teller machine (ATM) and a control method for the same are provided. According to the ATM and the control method, stacking of paper mediums being transferred to a stacking space of a carriage may be guided by a medium guide provided to the carriage. Position of the medium guide may be adjusted by a guide adjustment device corresponding to various types of the paper mediums. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279983 | SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVELY REVEALING INDICIA - A system for selectively revealing indicia to an observer comprises a transitioning window having a receiving surface and a viewing surface. The receiving surface is positioned in optical communication with an indicia holder that is configured to removably retain indicia, such as information content. During operation, the transitioning window transitions from a substantially opaque state to a substantially transparent state so as to reveal or otherwise display the indicia to an observer via the viewing surface. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279984 | DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING PAPER, NONWOVENS AND/OR WIPES - A dispenser for dispensing paper, nonwovens, and/or wipes, the dispenser includes a housing which defines a receiving volume and which has an access opening through which the receiving volume is accessible, an insert which is arranged to be inserted into the receiving volume of the housing through the access opening of the housing, the insert being provided with a receiving portion for receiving the paper, nonwovens, and/or wipes to be dispensed, and the insert being provided with a closing portion which is adapted to close the access opening of the housing when the insert is fully inserted into the housing. A dispensing opening is provided in the closing portion of the insert, wherein a cover is attached to the insert for closing the dispensing opening. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279985 | IN-STORE SAMPLE DISPENSER - A sample dispenser is provided allowing a consumer to sample a product. The dispenser includes a dosing unit having a mechanical pump and a nozzle for dispensing sampling amounts of the flowable substance. The dispenser also includes a cradle assembly featuring a cap and a dock, the dock having a receiving area and therein a floor from which projects an upwardly oriented hollow connector with a plastic wall piercing mouth. The cap is fittable over a product container. Tubing connects the pump and hollow connector allowing communication of the flowable substance between the product container and pump. Also provided is a method to allow a consumer to sample the product. The method includes providing the sample dispenser as described above, and activating the dosing unit to deliver a portion of the flowable substance to the consumer. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279986 | PROCESS FOR ASSEMBLING FITMENT ON TO A CONTAINER - A collar for a dispensing connector and a fitment assembly are disclosed. The connector collar engages a valved fitment for a container for holding and dispensing fluid. The fitment includes a spout connected to the container and a sliding internal valve body and an external valve body securely positioned within the spout. The connector collar has a fitment end mateable with the fitment so as to compress the top edge of the external valve body so as to form a seal between the external valve body and the dispensing connector. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279987 | Fluid Level Gauge - A fluid level gauging mechanism external of a reservoir bottle in a dispenser which mechanism emits electromagnetic radiation and senses the electromagnetic radiation emitted which passes through the bottle or is reflected from the bottle through a wall of the bottle into the bottle at a first height and senses reflected radiation passing outwardly from the bottle at a second different height. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279988 | MIXER FOR MIXING AT LEAST TWO FLOWABLE COMPONENTS AND DISPENSING APPARATUS - An apparatus for mixing at least two flowable components having a mixer housing with an outlet opening. At least one mixing element arranged in the mixer housing having at least two separate inlet passages through which the flowable components can be introduced separately from one another. Each inlet passage is capable of being in sealing cooperation with a respective outlet passage of a storage container or a chamber. At least one of the inlet passages has an end configured to cooperate with the outlet passage as a piercing element for opening a flow connection between the storage container or the chamber and the inlet passage. The piercing element includes at least two inflow areas for the flowable components, with the two inflow areas being inclined relative to one another. A dispensing apparatus having such a mixer is furthermore provided. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279989 | LIQUID DISPENSING CONTAINER - A fluid dispensing assembly for use with mop-like devices. The assembly adapts to mop-like devices and utilizes a collapsible fluid reservoir pouch preferably contained within a substantially rigid housing. The collapsible fluid reservoir pouch permits fluid dispensing without need for venting. The assembly preferably utilizes one or the other of a fluid conducting needle and a venting needle found in a fluid disbursement fitment of commercially available mop-like devices, but the needles are not used to puncture membranes in a fluid reservoir. Rather, they provide mechanical force to actuate a valve that is used to permit flow of fluid from the fluid reservoir to the fluid disbursement fitment. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279990 | MIXING AND DISPENSING DEVICE - A device for dispensing a mixture of at least two fluids is disclosed. The device has a plurality of cartridges that each contain a fluid. A flow channel communicates with each cartridge. A valve adjusts a mass flow rate of the fluid drawn from the corresponding cartridge. A manifold has a mixing chamber and a plurality of inlets that each communicate with one of the flow channels. The manifold has a spring and a seal that covers the inlets. A piston is between the seal and the spring. The spring is moveable between an extended position that positions the seal to substantially and simultaneously close the inlets from the flow channels and a compressed position that positions the seal to substantially and simultaneously open the inlets to the flow channels. A dispensing pump communicates with the manifold and draws fluid from each of the cartridges. A nozzle dispenses the mixture. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279991 | TOOL-LESS QUICK-CHANGE VALVING ROD - A dispensing gun has a mix head, a purge rod, an actuator, and a joint. The mix head has two fluid component inlets and a mixing chamber that combines the two fluid components. The purge rod is slidably positioned in the mix head and has a forward position for preventing flow of the two fluid components, and a rearward position for allowing flow of the two fluid components. The purge rod is moved by an actuator which is connected to the purge rod by a joint having a head and a cavity. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279992 | SPRAY PRODUCT SAMPLE DISPENSER AND MERCHANDISING PRODUCT DISPLAY - A spray delivered sample dispenser and merchandising unit product display is provided which includes an elongate tray and a sample dispenser. The tray is formed from a pair of side walls defining a trough having an open roof to allow a plurality of products each packaged in a container provided with spray dispensing heads to stand for sale therewithin. The sample dispenser includes a housing attached to a front end of the tray. A spray nozzle is seated in the housing. The nozzle has at least one outlet aperture for emitting a spray. The main axis traversing the outlet aperture defines a direction of spray, the outlet aperture being oriented downward toward a plane defining the floor of the trough. The main axis is positioned at an angle from 25 to 75 degree relative to the plane. A lever unit pivotably connected with the housing will actuate the nozzle to spray. A liquid reservoir of product is supported on a carriage attached to the rear end of the tray. Tubing connects the reservoir to the spray nozzle and transports liquid for ejection as a spray via the nozzle. Upon a human hand applying pressure to move the lever unit downward, a spray of product ejects from the nozzle and is intercepted by the back of the same human hand or fingers thereof. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279993 | NOZZLE FOR APPLYING A POWDER - It is provided a nozzle ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120279994 | Combination cleaning solution and towel dispenser - A combination cleaning solution and absorbent towel dispenser includes a substantially parallel pair of elongate hollow tubes wherein the tubes are adjacent one another and joined along a common seam therebetween. Each tube has a closed base end and an opposite, open end. One tube has a diameter sized to snugly fit therein an elongate container containing cleaning solution so that the container is held by a friction fit and is selectively removable therefrom by sliding the container from the open end of the first tube. The second tube is sized to store therein a plurality of absorbent towels and includes a slot formed in a sidewall thereof for dispensing therethrough the towels one at a time. A removable cap is mounted onto the open end of the tube containing the towels. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279995 | ACCORDION BOTTLE - A dispensing device includes a housing at least partially surrounding a compressible container. The container includes a first tab member received by a first tab receiver in a wall of the housing. The dispensing device dispenses material through an open end of the container in response to a compressive force moving an opposing end of the container towards the open end. As the container is compressed, the first tab member exits the first tab receiver and enters a second tab receiver, which is located closer to the dispensing end of the housing than the first tab receiver. The first tab member remains in the second tab receiver after the compressive force has been removed. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279996 | ADAPTER FOR SYRINGES AND ASSOCIATED DISPENSING DEVICES AND METHODS - An adapter for a dispensing device is adapted to couple an actuator to a syringe including an elongate body and a flange. The adapter includes a housing including a proximal end wall, a distal end wall, and a side wall. The adapter includes first and second slots extending inwardly from the side wall, each slot defining at least one of differing shapes and differing sizes. The first and second slots may be at least partially coextensive or may be separated by a divider wall. The first and second slots may be shaped to couple with circular flanges, flanges with flats, or flanges including finger grip portions. Thus, the adapter may couple various syringes to the actuator. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279997 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A MEASURED AMOUNT OF PASTE - An apparatus, system, and method for dispensing a measured amount of paste is provided herein, including a connector adapted to attach to a flexible container for paste, comprising a closed end, a peripheral wall, and an open outlet; a top cap comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, the top cap hingedly attached to the open outlet, the bottom surface of the top cap disposed to cover the open outlet in a closed position and uncover the open outlet in an open position; and a scooper attached to the bottom surface of the top cap in a substantially perpendicular orientation, the scooper configured to dip into the container in the closed position and scoop out a measured amount of paste from the container in an open position. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279998 | Syringes and Methods of Syringe Manufacturing - A syringe for holding fluids susceptible to void formation when frozen and thawed before use. The interior surface of the syringe sidewall may be roughened, which serves to prevent or significantly reduce the incidence of void formation in the fluid. The required level of surface roughening for counteracting void formation may be reduced by increasing the sidewall flexibility. Alternatively, the flexibility of the syringe sidewall may operate over certain thickness ranges to prevent or significantly reduce void formation in the fluid without intentionally roughening the interior surface. | 2012-11-08 |
20120279999 | DEVICE FOR THE METERED FILLING OF BULK MATERIAL - The invention relates to a device ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120280000 | DISPENSING CAP FOR A CONTAINER - A cap is attached to a container by means of a device with first and second disks mounted on opposite ends of a shaft, each disk having an opening. A cover cup is rotatably mounted on the shaft. When the container is inverted, rotation of the cover cup to a first position provokes alignment of the opening of an interior wall of the cover cup with the opening of the first disk, permitting material to flow from the container to the interior of the cover cup, and a subsequent rotation of the cover cup to a second position aligns the opening of the second disk with the opening of an end wall of the cover cup, to permit dispensing the material from the cover cup to a place of use. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280001 | Venting Spout-Extending Attachment - A venting spout-extending attachment is an apparatus that is inserted and attached to the spout of a container with fluid. As the fluid is being poured out of the container, the apparatus relieves the vacuum pressure that is created by the outflow of the fluid. The apparatus has a dust-cap, a dust-cap attachment, a transfer tube, and a spout extender. The spout extender attaches the present invention to the spout of the container. The transfer tube is connected the spout extender opposite to the spout and is used to direct the outflow of fluid from the container. The dust-cap is used to prevent small particle from entering the container and the fluid through the present invention. The dust-attachment allows the dust-cap to attach to the opening of the transfer tube. The vent tube allows air to flow into the container to relieve the vacuum pressure. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280002 | NASAL IRRIGATION DEVICE - The nasal irrigation device has a container, a cover, a spout and a cap. The container has a neck and a tail. The cover is mounted detachably on the neck of the container and has a pressure adjusting hole. The spout is mounted detachably on the tail of the container and has a connecting tube connected to a guiding tube. The guiding tube has a nozzle. The cap is mounted detachably on the nozzle of the guiding tube of the spout. Therefore, the nasal irrigation device can be cleaned conveniently because all the components can be easily disassembled. Besides, the cap can plug the nozzle to stop a saline solution inside the container from spouting out and also can keep the nozzle clean. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280003 | ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OUT OF A TUNDISH - In continuous casting of steel, the flow out of the tap hole ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120280004 | SUSPENSORY LIFTING LOAD APPARATUS FOR LEAD SUITS IN RADIATION THERAPY - A suspensory lifting load apparatus for lead suits in radiation therapy is an apparatus to suspend a lead suit for radiation therapists. A radiation therapist puts on the lead suit under the apparatus. A weight load of the lead suit imposing on the therapist is reduced by the apparatus. Thus, a radiation therapist is able to take actions comfortably as far as the mechanical arm's reach of the apparatus. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280005 | Wearable Garment with Beverage Holder - A wearable garment adapted to carry and keep multiple beverages cold (or hot). The garment is similar to an apron in that it has a main body with securing means combined therewith for securing the garment to the user. The garment includes multiple beverage holding compartments combined with the main body of the garment. The beverage holding compartments are positioned horizontally across the garment so that each compartment has an opening at its outside end. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280006 | LONG GUN TOTING APPARATUS - A rifle toting apparatus is disclosed including a pair of straps that are attached at a crossing location along a user's back, wherein the straps are attached adjacent a user belt. Each of the straps are further removably attached adjacent a rifle, thereby providing hands-free carrying of such rifle as well as multiple safe toting positions. The rifle toting apparatus can also include a game dragging apparatus for dragging fallen game, hands free, from a first location to a desired location. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280007 | HEAD-MOUNTED DEVICE - A head-mounted device for mounting on the head of a user includes a first pressing member for pressing a first portion of the head from a first direction; a second pressing member for pressing a second portion of the head from a second direction that is different from the first direction; a string member that concatenates the first pressing member and the second pressing member; a structure that guides the string member so that the first and the second pressing members move in the first and the second directions, respectively, according to changes in the length of the string member; and an adjusting unit that adjusts the length of the string member. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280008 | Security holster enclosure system - The invention is configured in a ladies purse with a separate apparatus incorporating a backing plate with a mounted holster for the safe and secure method of concealing and carrying a handgun. Whereby the opening of the apparatus allows for the hand to be placed on the grip of the handgun for rapid removal. The apparatus enclosure is secured with two separate looped zipper tabs, meeting together to secure with a key or combination locking device. The apparatus consists of leather or a fabric enclosure containing an affixed semi rigid backing plate, affixed with a mounted holster, with a trigger detent, and tension screws. The ejection port and gun slide are restricted, when in a stowed position. The rear sight, grip, and magazine are exposed on the outside of the holster. This invention is a adaptable within a gym bag, fanny pack, tote, and computer bag. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280009 | HANDS-FREE WEARABLE COMPUTER TABLET HOLDER - A hands-free utilitarian workstation for use with at least one portable electronic device is disclosed which allows the user to utilize the at least one portable electronic device without holding the at least one portable electronic device in the user's hands. The workstation includes a harness and a support portion attached to the harness. The harness includes adjustable sections and is adapted to fit users of varying size and build. The support portion includes an inner member and an outer member and the outer member is adapted receive the at least one portable electronic device in a secure manner and to provide support for the portable electronic device. The outer member is transitionable between a first position and a second position. The support portion may also be removably attachable to the harness and multiple support portions may be attached to the harness at the same time. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280010 | SECURING DEVICE FOR ARTICLES HUNG OVER THE SHOULDER - A description is provided for a device for articles that conventionally hang over the shoulder, such as satchels, handbags, luggage, inter alia, which include straps, handles, chains or similar means. The device prevents said articles from slipping and falling from the user's shoulder and comprises a rear section ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120280011 | Carrying System For Receiving Of Containers In A Vehicle And Use Of A Carrying System In An Aircraft - A carrying system for receiving containers in a vehicle includes at least one container, at least one electrical consumer arranged in the container, at least one primary winding in a first core and at least one secondary winding in a second core. The secondary winding is arranged in the container, and the primary winding can be attached on the vehicle side in such a manner that movement of the container to a receiving position results in alignment of the primary winding and the secondary winding. The primary winding and the secondary winding are adapted for inducing in the secondary winding an alternating voltage that is applied to the electrical consumer. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280012 | Boat accessory platform - An accessory platform for fishing rods, light bars, flag masts and similar accessories often used on small boats and watercraft is secured to a mooring cleat by means of an underslung clamping bar having a transversely positioned anchor finger or fork. The anchor finger is positioned to penetrate the arch between cleat legs. The clamping bar is then raised against the cleat arch bight by rotation of a suspension screw. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280013 | GPS HOLDING DEVICE - The present invention is a GPS holding device for a motorcycle that includes a generally rectangular base with a tab and an aperture disposed on the tab, a bracket with a tab and an aperture disposed on the tab to secure the base to the device and a fastener that is placed through the apertures to secure the bracket to the base. The device is made of metal and has a powder coating covering the base and the bracket and a protective case to cover and protect the device. The holding device can also be used to secure a cell phone. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280014 | Portable telephone holder for sun visor - The present invention may be used for positioning portable telephones on sun visors in vehicles. The holder may be in the general form of a rectangular box structure with a back side wall with a hanger attached, a right and a left side wall attached to the back side wall, a front side wall attached to the two side walls, and a bottom wall to form an open top interior chamber. The front side wall may have at least one opening therein. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280015 | ANTI-SLIP ASSEMBLY FOR A STAPLE GUN - An anti-slip assembly for a staple gun has a mounting device, an operating device and a limiting device. The mounting device is formed in the staple gun and has a mounting recess, a positioning recess, a pivotal recess and a through hole. The operating device is movably connected to the mounting device and has an anti-slip arm and an operating cap. The anti-slip arm is rotatably mounted in the mounting recess and has a mounting rod, a spring, a pivotal rod and an abutting stem. The operating cap is movably mounted in the mounting recess, is mounted around the anti-slip arm and has a releasing recess, a pressing recess, a pushing protrusion and at least one holding flange. The limiting device is detachably connected to mounting device and the staple gun and has a limiting frame and a limiting panel. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280016 | SIDE-BY-SIDE MULTI-STRIP MAGAZINE FOR FASTENER DRIVING TOOL - A magazine assembly for a fastener driving tool having a nosepiece defining a fastener passageway includes an inner mobile member at least partially defining at least first and second chambers for receiving fasteners, and an outer stationary member at least partially surrounding the inner mobile member and engageable relative to the nosepiece. The inner mobile member is movable relative to the outer stationary member in a direction transverse to fastener travel in the magazine assembly. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280017 | DEVICE FOR SETTING FASTENING ELEMENTS - A device for setting fastening elements, wherein a master shaft rod is provided, which can be driven to rotate via a drive unit and moved via a motion link control and which carries an axial force transmission part. A pressing force of a pressure force sensor unit exerted on a setting location of a fastening element can be initiated via the axial force transmission part, via which a release indicator can be actuated, with which a release signal can be output by the pressing force upon reaching or exceeding a predetermined setting force. The fastening elements can thus be applied having very precisely defined setting forces in respect of location and value. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280018 | SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical stapler comprising a handle assembly, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, and a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The anvil assembly is movable in relation to the shell assembly between spaced and approximated positions. The anvil assembly has an anvil head and a plurality of projections extending proximally of the anvil head, the projections engageable with a portion of the shell assembly. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280019 | ULTRASONIC WELDING APPARATUS - An ultrasonic welding apparatus and method for detaching or effecting release of an ultrasonic welding tool stuck or attached to a weldment. The method includes the step of utilizing a mechanism mounted adjacent to the ultrasonic welding tool to hold the weldment in position during welding and/or while the ultrasonic welding tool is withdrawn and, if necessary, using the mechanism to detach the weldment from the ultrasonic welding tool. The method contemplates providing a twist, rotary or axial motion to one of the ultrasonic welding tool or weldment to effect release of the ultrasonic welding tool. The apparatus may include a clamp member having a distinct clamping area or pad located adjacent to the sonotrode or anvil of the ultrasonic welding tool. The clamp mechanism provides vibration control, noise mitigation, and a more uniform boundary condition during welding and facilitates part release upon the completion of the welding process. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280020 | WIRE SOLDER, METHOD OF FEEDING THE SAME AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - Provided is an apparatus for feeding wire solder with high tensile strength and pull cut resistance. The wire solder has an extended wire solder and a core wire having a higher tensile strength than the wire solder. The apparatus for feeding the wire solder comprises a wire solder storage section where the wire solder with a core wire is stored and a core wire rewinding member that takes up an end of the core wire to rewind the core wire. While the core rewinding member is rotated to rewind the core wire, the single or multiple strands of solder are heated to perform soldering at the location of soldering upstream of the core wire rewinding member. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280021 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INTEGRALLY BLADED ROTOR USING ARCUATE FRICTION WELDING, DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD, AND ROTOR PRODUCED BY MEANS OF SAID METHOD - A method for producing an integrally bladed rotor, in particular a gas turbine rotor, comprises the following steps:—Providing a blade ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120280022 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE - A manufacturing method of a circuit substrate includes the following steps. The peripheries of two metal layers are bonded to form a sealed area. Two insulating layers are formed on the two metal layers. Two including upper and bottom conductive layers are formed on the two insulating layers. Then, the two insulating layers and the two conductive layers are laminated so that the two metal layers bonded to each other are embedded between the two insulating layers. A part of the two insulating layers and a part of the two conductive layers are removed to form a plurality of blind holes exposing the two metal layers. A conductive material is formed in the blind holes and on the remained two conductive layers. The sealed area of the two metal layers is separated to form two separated circuit substrates. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280023 | SOLDERING METHOD AND RELATED DEVICE FOR IMPROVED RESISTANCE TO BRITTLE FRACTURE - A lead-free solder joint is formed between a tin-silver-copper solder alloy (SAC), SACX, or other commonly used Pb-free solder alloys, and a metallization layer of a substrate. Interaction of the SAC with the metallization layer forms an intermetallic compound (IMC) that binds the solder mass to the metallization layer. The IMC region is substantially free of any phosphorous-containing layers or regions. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280024 | DOUBLE POSTCARD PRESSURE SEAL FORM CONSTRUCTION - An intermediate for a postcard mailer is disclosed. An example intermediate includes a quadrate sheet having parallel top and bottom edges, parallel first and second side edges and first and second faces. At least first, second and third fold lines parallel to said top and bottom edges divide said sheet into first, second, third, and fourth panels, said first and fourth panels being substantially the same size and said second and third panels being substantially the same size. First adhesive areas on the second face of at least one of said first and fourth panels and on the second face of at least one of said second and third panels permanently adhere mutually facing portions of two of the panels and mutually facing portions of the other two panels as respective first and second postcard plies when said sheet is folded about at least two of said fold lines. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280025 | Fully Enclosed Carton - A fully enclosed paperboard carton having a top, a base, a pair of oppositely disposed sides and a pair of oppositely disposed end panels. Each end panel being substantially planar and perpendicular to the base and top. Each side having a lower portion that is substantially planar and perpendicular to the base and an upper portion that is substantially planar and tapers inwardly towards its edge connection with the top. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280026 | FLEXIBLE PACKAGING CONTAINER HAVING A BAG INSERT - The invention relates to a dimensionally stable packaging container ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120280027 | Recyclable Container Blank and Methods for Securing an Article Within a Container - A container blank ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120280028 | Secure Deposit Box And Method Of Construction Thereof - A secure deposit box and method of construction thereof are presented. An inner door is affixed to a top inner surface of a housing and movable on a top edge around a sphere of rotation defined by a bottom edge. An outer door is affixed to a front side of the housing and moveable on a bottom edge. A connecting member is attached on one end to a side edge of the inner door and on the other end to a corresponding side edge of the outer door. An inner panel is fixedly attached to the bottom edge of the outer door, moveable on a proximal edge in the same direction as the outer and inner door, and has a distal edge defining a sphere of rotation which is distinct from the sphere of rotation for the inner door. No overlap exists between the inner door and the inner panel. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280029 | INCREMENTAL INFORMATION OBJECT WITH AN EMBEDDED INFORMATION REGION - Systems and methods for generating an incremental information object with an embedded information region (IIOEIR) are provided. A method includes analyzing an IIOEIR to determine a first code, wherein the IIOEIR includes a plurality of tiles, and wherein a first set of the plurality of tiles includes a first code and a second set of the plurality of tiles includes a second code. The first code is confirmed, and, if the confirmation succeeds, generating a new code comprising a bitstream, overwriting the bitstream onto the first region. A new second code is generated, wherein the new second code is related to the first code, and the new second code is overwritten onto a second region. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280030 | COMMODITY INFORMATION REGISTRATION SYSTEM - A commodity information registration system including a first terminal for inputting commodity information and a second terminal for performing a checkout process of a purchase. The first terminal has a bar-code input unit for reading barcodes including information having commodity specifying information and a code generating unit for creating a two-dimensional code including the commodity specifying information. The second terminal includes: a code input unit for reading the two-dimensional code so as to acquire the commodity specifying information; and a calculating unit for determining sales proceeds for each purchase and a total amount of all purchases in one transaction by using the commodity specifying information. The second terminal also stores sales data including the sales proceeds for each purchase in one transaction. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280031 | QR CODES USED IN TELEPHONE BOOK ADVERTISING - A method for using a quick response (QR) code in printed materials includes determining a long URL for use with a product or service ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120280032 | APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A CHARACTERISTIC OF A CONSUMABLE - The embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus for determining at least one characteristic of a physical resource for use in a physical resource consuming apparatus. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280033 | FRAUD PREVENTION - A card reader guide for use in a fascia of a self-service terminal is described. The card reader guide defines a card reader aperture extending in a first direction through which a customer may insert a data card. The card reader guide also comprises: a first protrusion extending (i) along part of the card reader aperture through which a magnetic stripe of the card passes, and (ii) towards the customer, wherein the first protrusion defines a stripe path in registration with the magnetic stripe of the card as the card is inserted by the customer; a second protrusion, opposite to, and aligned with, the first protrusion, and extending (i) along the part of the card reader aperture through which the magnetic stripe of the card passes, and (ii) towards the customer; and a magnetic reader detector located in the first protrusion at the stripe path. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280034 | AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE - An automatic teller machine (ATM) may temporarily stack paper mediums in a carriage, adjust an advancing direction of the carriage by rotating the carriage by a rotor, and dispense the paper mediums to one of a plurality of dispenser portions by the carriage moving along movement paths. In addition, since a discharge path for paper medium being discharged from a rejected medium transfer portion to a collected medium storage portion and a discharge path for paper medium being discharged from the carriage to the collected medium storage portion are formed in a common discharge space, paper mediums detected to be abnormal and rejected and paper mediums not received by the dispenser portions but retracted may be stored in one place. Consequently, the structure may be simplified. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280035 | MAGNETIC STRIPE-BASED TRANSACTIONS USING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Magnetic stripe-based transaction enabled mobile communication device embodiments are presented which generally involve a mobile communication device which has been configured to perform transactions that heretofore were completed using a magnetic stripe found on magnetic-stripe cards. In one general embodiment, a mobile communication device generates magnetic stripe data which is used to perform a magnetic stripe-based transaction. To this end, the mobile communication device includes a magnetic stripe device and a computing device. The computing device stores the magnetic stripe data, and the magnetic stripe device is employed to transfer the stored magnetic stripe information so that it can be used to conduct transactions as if a traditional magnetic stripe card were being used. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280036 | Read head device with slot configured to reduce torque - A read head system has a housing and a read positioned in the housing with a slot for swiping a magnetic stripe of a financial transaction card with the slot utilized to enable a financial transaction between a buyer and seller. The read head reads data on the magnetic stripe and produces a signal indicative of data stored on the magnetic stripe. The read head includes an output jack configured to be coupled to at least one of a audio jack or microphone port of a mobile device. The read head provides the signal to the mobile device. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280037 | Credit Card with E-paper Display for Advertisement and with Optical Communication and Power Transfer Modules - A novel credit or charging card is disclosed. According to one implementation, the card comprises an e-paper type of display on at least one of two surfaces of the card. An advertising message may be displayed. The advertising message may be replaced by a new one when the card is connected to a card reader. The advertising message may be selected based upon a data file stored in a storage unit of the card. The data file includes a purchase history of the user using the card. According to one embodiment of the invention, the card and the reader are coupled through an optical power transfer module and an optical communication module. Operations of the card are powered by optical energy transmitted from the card reader. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280038 | MOBILE WALLET TRANSACTION SYSTEM - An electronic transaction card communicates with an add-on slot of an intelligent electronic device. The add-on slot may be a memory card slot. The intelligent electronic device may be a mobile phone or other device with or without network connectivity. The electronic transaction card may have magnetic field producing circuitry compatible with magnetic card readers, smartcard circuitry, other point-of-sale interfaces, or any combination thereof. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280039 | METHODS FOR OVER THE NETWORK TRANSACTIONS ON A MOBILE DEVICE - An electronic transaction card communicates with an add-on slot of an intelligent electronic device. The add-on slot may be a memory card slot. The intelligent electronic device may be a mobile phone or other device with or without network connectivity. The electronic transaction card may have magnetic field producing circuitry compatible with magnetic card readers, smartcard circuitry, other point-of-sale interfaces, or any combination thereof. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280040 | WIRELESS-BASED CHECKOUT AND LOSS PREVENTION - A method may include reading tags associated with items that are leaving a store with a person and receiving an electronic receipt associated with the person. The method may also include comparing the items that are leaving the store with information included in the electronic receipt and determining whether a discrepancy exists based on the comparing. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280041 | FRAUD PREVENTION - An electromagnetic signal transmitter for fraud prevention in a self-service terminal is described. The electromagnetic signal transmitter comprises a plurality of coil drives. The plurality of coil drives may include a first inductive coil drive comprising a first pair of opposing poles; and a second inductive coil drive comprising a second pair of opposing poles, where the second pair of opposing poles are offset from the first pair of opposing poles in at least two dimensions. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280042 | Attributing Harvest Information with Unique Identifiers - Systems and methods allow units of produce to be traced back to the fields in which the produce was grown. In the field, a harvest form is completed with harvest information at the time of the harvest. In some instances, labels having unique codes are used to label the produce in the field, and an additional label is placed on the harvest form to associate a range of unique codes for an entire roll of labels with the harvest information on the form. In the alternative, the label can be read, such as with a hand-held device and associated with harvest information also entered through the hand-held device. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280043 | ANTI-TAMPER LABEL AND ITEM EMBODYING THE SAME - An anti-tamper label comprises a core; an adhesive layer disposed on one side of the core; and an adhesion-resistant layer disposed on the other side of the core. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280044 | RFID SWITCH TAG - Various embodiments of RFID switch devices are disclosed herein. Such RFID switch devices advantageously enable manual activation/deactivation of the RF module. The RFID switch device may include a RF module with an integrated circuit adapted to ohmically connect to a substantially coplanar conductive trace pattern, as well as booster antenna for extending the operational range of the RFID device. The operational range of the RFID switch device may be extended when a region of the booster antenna overlaps a region of the conductive trace pattern on the RF module via inductive or capacitive coupling. The RFID switch device may further include a visual indicator displaying a first color if the RFID switch device is in an active state and/or a second color if the RFID switch device is in an inactive state. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280045 | RFID SWITCH TAG - Various embodiments of RFID switch devices are disclosed herein. Such RFID switch devices advantageously enable manual activation/deactivation of the RF module. The RFID switch device may include a RF module with an integrated circuit adapted to ohmically connect to a substantially coplanar conductive trace pattern, as well as booster antenna for extending the operational range of the RFID device. The operational range of the RFID switch device may be extended when a region of the booster antenna overlaps a region of the conductive trace pattern on the RF module via inductive or capacitive coupling. The RFID switch device may further include a visual indicator displaying a first color if the RFID switch device is in an active state and/or a second color if the RFID switch device is in an inactive state. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280046 | Embedded RFID device for tracking a reusable material handling device - A method of embedding RF equipment in a reusable material handing apparatus for the purposes of managing the apparatus with the device is described. In one embodiment, the RF equipment includes a low cost RFID tag, label, placard or like, which is incorporated into the apparatus. Each RFID device responds to a management radio frequency signal with a unique reply to wirelessly identify the individual apparatus. RFID tags, labels, placards and the like typically comprise a first substrate layer to support the components of the RFID device and a second laminate layer to cover the RFID device and provide a printable surface for a serial number, trade name, bar code, manufacture date, country of origin and the like. The methods involve embedding RFID devices into the apparatus during the original manufacture or assembly and disassembly of the apparatus. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280047 | Method, System and Apparatus for Making Short Run Radio Frequency Identification Tags and Labels - The present invention is a method and apparatus for producing ready to use RFID devices in a convenient and economical manner. The apparatus of the present invention may be collocated with a manufacturer of consumer goods. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280048 | AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A TRANSACTION CARD - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for validating a user of a transaction card. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention utilize dynamic manipulation of a transaction card to authorize use of the card. In a typical embodiment, the cardholder approaches a magnetic reader with the card. The card is powered up by an embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna in a magnetic field. The cardholder enters a user authorization code using an input method. The entry is compared against the predefined user authorization code. If the entry is invalid, an unauthorized code is put on virtual ferromagnetic cells (VFC) embedded in the card. If the entry is valid, legitimate card information is put into the VFC. When the card is swiped, magnetic information on the VFC is coupled, amplified, and recorded to the reader. After cardholder use, the VFC are reset to a random or unauthorized mode. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280049 | Personal Health Record (PHR) ID card claiming priority for 61/482624 - The invention provides patient emergency or critical healthcare information, such as allergies, medications, diagnosis, doctor and hospital information to emergency healthcare providers, yet this information maintains patient confidentiality through the use of a QR code. The information is unseen or unavailable to the naked eye and is only visible with a specific type of reader or application. The healthcare information, determined by the owner, resides behind or within an image or Quick Reference (QR) code and this image or QR code has to be scanned with a QR reader or application in order for it to be seen. The QR Personal Health Record (PHR) identification card, laminated or not, is about the size of the business card that easily fits into the wallet. Other ways to use this PHR ID card is through a key fob, bracelet, charm, cell phone sleeve, and pendent. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280050 | TEMPERATURE REGULATING DEVICE OF ON-VEHICLE BATTERY AND ITS TEMPERATURE REGULATING METHOD - A temperature regulating device of an on-vehicle battery includes a battery | 2012-11-08 |
20120280051 | VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE - Provided is a vehicle air conditioning device, including: a unit case ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120280052 | HOT-WATER HEAT PUMP AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A hot-water heat pump that is capable of reducing installation costs and installation space and also reducing the heating time of a hot-water route, and a method of controlling the same are provided. The hot-water heat pump ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120280053 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A FRAGRANCED AIR STREAM - A method and device for producing a fragranced air stream for fragrancing rooms, objects or the like, wherein fragrance is applied to a strip-like fragrance carrier ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120280054 | Method and Devices for Manmade Precipitations - This invention relates to the means that allows helicopters and Transport Aircrafts to carry or lift liquid compounds to fumigate, spray or a single massive drop for the purposes such as irrigation, chemical treatment and fire control with no modification to the aircrafts thus preserving the original integrity and applications of the aircraft. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280055 | METHOD AND DISPENSER FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF SEMIOCHEMICALS - A method and packages for releasing volatiles of a semiochemical at a controlled or pre-selected rate are disclosed. The package containing the semiochemical includes at least one portion that is permeable to the volatiles. In some embodiments, the package is formed as a stick pack, and includes a plurality of micro-perforations having characteristics, such as size, density, and shape, that are selected to achieve a desired release rate. In an embodiment, the package is formed from a plurality of laminae, and at least one of the laminae is formed from a material that is selected for its permeability to the semiochemical volatiles. In an embodiment, the package includes a portion that is peeled away to expose a layer that is permeable to the semiochemical volatiles. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280056 | Illuminated novelty straw - An illuminated drinking straw includes a drinking straw portion having open upper and lower ends and a light member secured to the drinking straw. The light member is sealed at respective ends to contain a lighting element such that liquid flowing though the drinking straw portion is isolated from contact with the light member. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280057 | MULTI-LAYER PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT, AND INJECTION DEVICE AND FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A multi-layer piezoelectric element includes a stacked body including piezoelectric layers and internal electrode layers, which are alternately stacked; an external electrode layer attached to a side surface of the stacked body, the external electrode layer being elongated in a stacking direction of the stacked body and electrically connected with ends of the internal electrode layers which are exposed on the side surface; and an external electrode plate bonded to the external electrode layer therealong by an electrically conducting bonding material. The external electrode plate is provided with slits which extend from opposite long sides toward a center thereof in such a manner that tips of the respective slits overlap each other when viewed in the stacking direction of the stacked body, and a portion thereof where the tips of the respective slits overlap each other is provided with a hole extending along an extension direction of the slit. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280058 | SOLVENT FLUSHING FOR FLUID JET DEVICE - A solvent flushing apparatus comprises a plate that has an opening formed therein. The solvent flushing plate may be positioned relative to a fluid jet device so that the opening in the plate coincides with jet orifices of the jet device. The solvent flushing apparatus further comprises a conduit that is adapted to convey fluid therein. The conduit extends from proximate a first external side of the plate or body, and into the plate toward a second external side that is opposite the first external side. The conduit terminates at a conduit orifice that is spaced apart from the first external surface, faces the opening formed in the plate, and is directed toward, i.e., faces, at least in part, the orifices of the fluid jet device. A solvent fluid may be transported through the conduit and ejected from the orifice toward the plurality of orifices of the fluid jet device. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280059 | Mission Critical Sanitizer - A mission critical sanitizing apparatus has a plurality of input pumps. At least two of the input pumps are a digital jet means. A water pump is for inputting water to a mixing chamber. The mixing chamber receives flow from the plurality of input pumps, and from the water pump. The plurality of input pumps provides digitally measured flow to a mixing chamber. The mixing chamber receives water from the water pump. The output pump pumps an output flow from the mixing chamber. A controller provides digital control to the plurality of input pumps and the controller controls the water pump and the output pump. A communications module has a communications protocol and receives configuration input from a user. Preferably, an HOCl concentration is between 20 ppm and 300 ppm and a pH of the output flow is in the range of 5.5-7.0. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280060 | Selectable Windshield Washer Spray Pattern - A multi-nozzle spray head washer fluid delivery system which utilizes both a wide spray pattern nozzle and a narrow spray pattern nozzle to provide selective adjustment of the spray pattern delivered to the surface of the windshield. A control system incorporates either or both of an autonomous selection of spray pattern and driver selection of spray pattern. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280061 | VAPORISATION INJECTOR - The invention relates to a vaporization injector for a gas chromatograph, said injector comprising a structure ( | 2012-11-08 |
20120280062 | MULTI-SEAL PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY - A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer can include a cap formed with an external rim and a plurality of threads adjacent to the external rim and a paint reservoir configured to engage the cap. The paint reservoir can include a distal end formed with a hub having threads configured to engage the threads on the cap. Moreover, a seal can be disposed between the external rim of the cap and the distal end of the paint reservoir. The seal can be compressed between the external rim of the cap and the distal end of the paint reservoir as the paint reservoir is threaded around the cap. Further, the seal can prevent air infiltration into the paint reservoir as paint is withdrawn from the paint reservoir by a spray gun. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280063 | Paint Cup Assembly With an Outlet Valve - A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and can include a paint reservoir, a cap configured to engage the paint reservoir, and a valve assembly disposed within the cap. The cap can include an outlet and the valve assembly can be operable from a closed configuration in which fluid flow through the outlet is prevented to an open configuration in which fluid flow through the outlet is permitted upon engagement with a paint sprayer. | 2012-11-08 |
20120280064 | Method and Apparatus for Application of Mortar - An apparatus for applying mortar is provided. The apparatus includes a spray head adapted to receive a pumped mortar and liquid mixture and spray the mixture in a direction perpendicular to a direction of travel of the mortar and liquid mixture into the spray head, the spray head oscillating in the direction of travel of the mortar and liquid mixture into the spray head. | 2012-11-08 |