46th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130299503 | CONFORMABLE NATURAL GAS STORAGE - A system for storing natural gas comprises a plurality of straight sections of tube. The plurality of straight sections of tube are dense packed. The plurality of straight sections of tube are configured to fill a designated volume. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299504 | Vessel - Vessel, comprising a substantially fluid tight liner provided with a layer of fibre material, and a mount for mounting appendages to the vessel. The mount comprises a substantially cylindrical neck portion with a radially outwardly extending base flange. The base flange is axially fixedly but rotationally free held between the liner and the layer of fibre material. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299505 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR HIGH-PRESSURE TANK, AND HIGH-PRESSURE TANK - A step of forming a low-angle helical layer on an outer surface of at least part of each liner dome portion and an outer surface of a liner cylindrical portion, a step of forming an inner hoop layer on an outer surface of the low-angle helical layer on the liner cylindrical portion, and a step of forming a mixed layer by alternately laminating a low-angle helical layer and an outer hoop layer on an outer surface of the inner hoop layer and low-angle helical layer on each liner dome portion. Then, on the liner cylindrical portion, 90% or more of the sum of the thickness of the inner hoop layer and the thickness of the outer hoop layer in the mixed layer is arranged within the range of 75% of the fiber reinforced plastics layer adjacent to the liner in a thickness direction of the fiber reinforced plastics layer. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299506 | BUCKET WITH INTERIOR FUNNEL - A bucket with a funnel shape inside toward the center of the bottom of the bucket. The funnel shaped inside bottom makes a received product material funnel to the center, making it easy to siphon the majority of the product material inside the bucket. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299507 | CONTAINERS HAVING IMPROVED LOAD-BEARING CAPACITY - Containers having improved load-bearing features are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a container having at least one beveled portion at a location where a side wall meets a bottom wall. In another embodiment, a container includes a bottom wall and at least four side walls, the side walls forming corners where adjacent side walls meet. The corners have a beveled shape at a location where the corners meet the bottom wall. The containers of the present disclosure have an axial load compression capacity that is substantially the same as a similar container having a greater wall thickness without the at least one beveled portion. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299508 | RESEALABLE MOISTURE TIGHT CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR STRIPS AND THE LIKE HAVING A LIP SNAP SEAL - A substantially moisture tight container and lid assembly for storing and packaging moisture-sensitive items comprising an assembly with a container and a lid, the lid is attached by a hinge to an upper housing portion of the container, the lid includes a lip seal member that depends downwardly from the lid, the lip seal member is configured to abut at least a portion of the interior side of the container when the lid is in the closed position resulting in a substantially moisture tight seal between the lid and the lid, and the container assembly further comprising a base portion and an upper housing portion, the upper housing portion is capable of being snap-fit into the base portion by employing a lip seal mechanism to form a substantially moisture-tight seal. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299509 | AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE - An automatic vending machine for vending a product selected by a user includes: an automatic vending machine cabinet having an opening that is opened and closed by a door: a plurality of product racks that is provided in the automatic vending machine cabinet, each product rack including a plurality of product storage columns each storing products ordered in a line; and a product storage device that allows a user to take out one product at a time by holding a body of the product, when the door is opened to open the opening. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299510 | NUT FEEDING SYSTEM - Provided is a nut feeding system for feeding a nut smoothly and efficiently without the occurrence of nut clogging or the like. A posture alignment device | 2013-11-14 |
20130299511 | SPOUT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SPOUT AND CONTAINER CLOSURE COMPRISING SUCH A SPOUT - The spout ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130299512 | COLLAPSIBLE DISPENSING TUBE WITH INTERNAL PRESS-TO-CLOSE SEALERS TO PREVENT REVERSE FLOW OF THE CONTENT TOWARDS THE CLOSED END - A collapsible dispensing tube providing a flexible walled portion having a dispensing nozzle selectively closed with a flip cap on one end and a closed base on another end. Press-to-close sealers are formed on the inner surface of the flexible wall at spaced intervals from the closed end of the flexible wall to the dispensing nozzle. After the content is gradually squeezed toward the dispensing nozzle the sealers are pressed-to-close together to attach the opposed inner surfaces of the flexible wall from the base toward the dispensing nozzle to sequentially form closure seals across the flexible portion of the tube. This prevents the reverse displacement of the content in the tube that occurs when the tube is squeezed in its middle and therefore eliminates the need to roll up the flexible portion of the tube to efficiently dispense the content thereof. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299513 | TUBE DISPENSING DEVICE - This invention provides a deformable dispensing tube ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130299514 | METERING DISPENSER - For the straightforward, easy-to-assemble construction of a metering dispenser ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130299515 | Multi-Chamber Container - Disclosed is a multi-chamber container with a container housing with at least two chambers arranged one upon the other for receiving product components, and a dosing element which discharges the product components by means of pistons allocated to the chambers and movable along the longitudinal axis of the container. The present invention provides a multi-chamber container which discharges the product components from the chambers in an improved manner. The multi-chamber container according to the present invention has at least one piston which is movably engaged with an element extending along the longitudinal axis of the container. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299516 | CONTAINERS HAVING PERFORATED SHRINK WRAP SLEEVES - A container having a container body that can have a circumference/perimeter variation along a vertical axis, a bottom surface, and a container opening having a top surface; an axially oriented shrink wrap sleeve covering a portion of the body of the container having a circumference variation and the container opening; the shrink wrap sleeve having a pair of generally vertical perforations descending from the shrink wrap top edge towards a circumferential perforation ring oriented below the container opening. The axially oriented shrink wrap sleeve covering a portion of the container body circumference variation has a greater or lesser circumference at at least one point between the perforation ring and the bottom edge of the shrink wrap. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299517 | PULL-ACTIVATED FOAM PUMPS, DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS - Foam dispenser systems, pumps and refill units are disclosed herein. A refill unit for refilling a foam dispenser system comprises a container for holding a supply of foamable liquid and a foam pump connected to the container. The pump incorporates a simple and inexpensive valve arrangement to move liquid through the pump and to create the foam. For example, a liquid foam pump may include a housing and a valve stem that moves in two directions. The valve stem has an inlet liquid pathway and an outlet liquid pathway to convey liquid to a mixing. In addition, a moveable valve body is movable by the valve stem in a first direction to move the valve body to the first position to open a liquid inlet pathway, and moveable in a second direction to move the valve body to the second position to open the outlet liquid pathway. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299518 | FOAM DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS FOR FOAM DISPENSERS - A refill unit for a foam dispenser that has an air compressor permanently attached to the dispenser is provided herein. The refill unit includes a liquid container and a body portion having a first end and a second end. The first end of the body portion is fluidly coupled to the liquid container. A liquid chamber is located in the pump body, the liquid chamber having an expanded state and a contracted state. An outlet nozzle is located proximate a second end of the body portion. A mixing chamber is located within the body portion. An air inlet is located through the body portion and is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber. A sanitary seal is located proximate the air inlet. The sanitary seal allows air to enter into the mixing chamber and prevents liquid from traveling out of the body portion through the air inlet. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299519 | Method and Apparatus for Dispensing a Granular Product - A method and apparatus with interchangeable parts for dispensing a repeatably precise portion of a variety of different granular products without crushing or breaking fine products and without sticking or jamming. The dispensing mechanism for fine products can include a rotatable member having a smooth surface containing one or more cavities that mates into a flexible dispensing cup forming a product seal. The dispensing mechanism for larger products can include a variety of different paddle wheels with different numbers of paddles. An optional detent mechanism can provide stopping on rotation and precise angular control leading to dispensing of very accurate, repeatable portions. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299520 | ELECTROLYTIC CIP-CLEANING PROCESS FOR REMOVING IMPURITIES FROM THE INNER SURFACE OF A METALLIC CONTAINER - The invention relates to a novel electrolytic process for removing impurities from the inner surface of a metallic container. The process is particularly useful for cleaning process reactors used for culturing microorganisms, and storage tanks used for storing metabolites formed in the process reactor, as well as containers for dairy products. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299521 | VISCOUS MATERIAL CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A container assembly for storing and dispensing viscous and other materials comprises a container body, a lid, a disc, an elongated threaded member, and a base structure. The elongated threaded member is connected to the disc and received by the base structure. Rotating the disc causes the base structure to ascend or descend within the container body such that the materials stored therein may be conveniently and efficiently dispensed. At least one scraper scrapes materials stored on the inner surface of the container body therefrom, thereby reducing wastage by retrieving otherwise difficult to dispense materials. A rotation limiter precludes rotation of the base structure while the disc is rotated, which rotation limiter may be a rail contacting the bottom of the container body or a friction fit between the base structure and the inner surface of the container body. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299522 | VENTED SPOUT - A fluid container including a container having an opening and a spout assembly connected to the opening. The spout assembly is connectable to the opening. The spout assembly includes a cap, first and second tubular portions, and at least one corrugated portion. The cap is securable so as to substantially cover the opening. The first tubular portion is connected to the cap. The at least one corrugated portion is fluidically coupled between the first tubular portion and the second tubular portion. The second tubular portion being insertable into the first tubular portion. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299523 | PROPORTIONAL CONTROLLED ORIFICE FOR METERING GRANULAR MATERIAL - Disclosed herein is a gate valve design with a proportionally controlled orifice area. The moving element of the gate is shaped to cooperate with a fixed element so that as the gate opens, the open orifice area changes geometrically. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299524 | MOLTEN METAL TRANSFER SYSTEM AND ROTOR - 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. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299525 | MOLTEN METAL TRANSFER VESSEL AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - 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. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299526 | MANNEQUIN FOR PRESENTING OR PHOTOGRAPHING CLOTHING ARTICLES - The invention relates to a mannequin for presenting or photographing at least one clothing article (K) arranged appropriately on the mannequin ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130299527 | MULTIPURPOSE CLOTHES HANGER - A multipurpose clothes hanger having a frame assembly with a neck and shoulder area. Extending from the neck and shoulder area are first and second lateral sides. The frame assembly further has a bottom side that connects the first and second lateral sides. A hook assembly has first and second bases. Extending from the first and second bases are first and second hooks respectively. The first and second hooks each have at least one cutout. Each at least one cutout has first and second channels extending therefrom. The hook assembly further has a roller assembly and the hook assembly mounts onto the neck area. The roller assembly has a roller, and extending from the roller are first and second pins that extend from the roller in opposite directions. Each at least one cutout receives the roller, and the first and second channels receive the first and second pins respectively. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299528 | COAT HANGER WITH ROLLING LINT REMOVER THEREON - A coat hanger with rolling lint remover mounted thereon in accordance with the present invention comprising a hanger main body and a rotatable lint remover. The rotatable lint remover is a cylindrical tube in shape having a sticky exterior surface that can pick up fuzz, hair, and lint from clothing when it is rolled over the clothing. In one embodiment, the rotatable lint remover has an opening along the length of the cylindrical tube so that it can be clip over on the transverse bar of the coat hanger. Thus, when a user holds the coat hanger and put the rotatable lint remover on the clothing, the sticky tube can pick up fuzz, hair, and lint from the clothing while it is rolled on the clothing. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299529 | Modular Support Frame for Railway Vehicle Equipment - A modular support frame assembly for attachment to a railway vehicle body is provided. The modular support frame assembly generally includes a support frame comprising a plurality of tubular frame members and a plurality of connecting brackets connecting the tubular frame members to form a three-dimensional structure. The connecting brackets comprise flange elements to accept respective ends of the tubular frame members to form the three-dimensional structure. The ends of the tubular frame members are swaged to the flange elements of the connecting brackets. A mechanical device is supported by the tubular frame members, such as an air compressor driven by a driving motor. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299530 | Spare Tire Carrier - A spare tire carrier is provided. The spare tire carrier includes a mounting assembly and a support assembly that cooperate to carry a spare tire. The mounting assembly is configured for releaseably connecting the spare tire carrier to a vehicle. The support assembly is configured for supporting the spare tire for regardless of whether the spare tire has a rim or is rimless. The spare tire carrier may also include a hinged bracket that allows the spare tire carrier to be placed in a down position to allow the driver to access engine components. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299531 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Supporting a Firearm from a Person - Embodiments of the invention can provide systems, methods, and apparatus for supporting a firearm from a person can be provided. For example, in one embodiment, a sling system for an object, such as a firearm or weapon, can be provided. The sling system can include a sling operable to mount an object to a portion of a person's body, wherein the sling comprises at least one adjustment loop. The sling system can also include an adjuster mounted to a portion of the at least one adjustment loop. Furthermore, the sling system can include a quick tab adjuster operable to change the size of the at least one adjustment loop, wherein the length of the sling can be changed when the sling is mounted to a portion of a person's body. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299532 | Method and Device for Carrying Young Humans - A wrap for carrying a young human comprising two rectangular pieces of fabric and a fastening device comprising a plurality of apertures, wherein the first end of the first piece of fabric is secured to the portion of the fastening device disposed between the inner aperture and the first middle aperture, and wherein the third end or the second piece of fabric is secured to the portion of the fastening device disposed between the inner aperture and the third middle aperture. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299533 | SPRING LOADED HOLSTER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A holster for an electronic device may have a pair of flexible hollow cushions that may hold the device in the holster. The cushions may be flexible enough to allow the device to be held in the holster both with and without a protective cover over the device. The cushions may have a hollow portion that collapses when compressed during insertion of the device. The cushion material may be a molded silicone that may have a nonslip surface finish. In some embodiments, the cushion may protrude through a bottom surface of the holster to provide a nonslip foot when the holster is used as a stand support for the device. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299534 | QUICK DRAW GUN HOLSTER - A holster for a handgun includes a plurality of projecting features for engaging receiving features on a handgun component. The holster includes a locking feature controlled by a mechanism to selectively engage or disengage the handgun component from the holster. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299535 | Multiple Item Carrying Assembly - A multiple item carrying assembly with versatile straps that attaches to a variety of base items, allowing for easy carrying of multiple items. A middle portion and separate end portion of the straps wrap around a base item, such as a travel bag, and reeve through multiple slots located in buckles aligned along the straps. The straps further include a pair of end portions, which extend past the secured base item, and secure around an additional item. The extreme end portions pass through the buckles, and the buckles engage together, forming a secure attachment with the items. The buckles can be adjusted along the length of the straps to compensate for variably shaped and sized items. Loops form as the strap or straps reeves through slots in the buckle. The loops create additional holes for the item to attach to the carrying strap. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299536 | MULTI-PURPOSE SHOULDER STRAP - The present invention is a multi-purpose shoulder strap utilized by a user with a shoulder that includes a base strap with two ends and a pair of hook-shaped clasps disposed on the ends of the base strap to removably attach the multi-purpose shoulder strap to a containing device to convert the containing device into a carryall, wherein the user carries the containing device over the user's shoulder. The pair of hook-shaped clasps each includes a hook portion and a spring-loaded prong portion that is disposed in front of the hook portion and the containing device can be a purse. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299537 | FIREARM MOUNT FOR VEHICLE TRUNK OR CARGO AREA - A firearm mount for a trunk or cargo space of a vehicle comprises a firearm mount and a support member. The firearm mount is shaped to receive and lockably secure a firearm. The firearm mount is connectable to the support member, and the support member is positionable within the trunk or cargo space to slidably retract inwardly to a storage position and to slidably extend outwardly to an access position. When installed, the firearm mount and the support member are positioned to suspend the firearm within the trunk or cargo for easy access. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299538 | CONVERTIBLE VEHICLE STORAGE RACK - A convertible roof rack is provided that is generally comprised of a light bar and a roof rack that is spaced from the roof of a vehicle. The roof rack is also rotatably interconnected to a support structure associated with the rear of the vehicle such that it is capable of moving from a first position of use adjacent to the roof to a second position of use away from the roof where the light bar remains interconnected to the vehicle adjacent to the windshield. As such, electrical connections associated with the light bar remain intact when the roof rack is rotated away from the roof. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299539 | Device For Mounting Attachment Externally Supporting Against Body Outer Panel Of Vehicle Body On Body Structure - A vehicle article carrier system for clamping a roof rail to a roof of a vehicle. The system enables a variation in the spacing between an outer layer of the roof and an underlying roof structure to be taken up when clamping a roof rail to the vehicle roof without causing deformation of the outer layer of the vehicle roof. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299540 | LOCKABLE CARRYING BAG STRAP BUCKLE - A carrying bag with a shoulder-strap and a zipper with at least one zipper-rider for closing/opening the bag, the shoulder-strap being provided with a carabiner-type buckle comprising a hook portion, gate-pin, and an enlongated slot located adjacent the gate-pin, the elongated slot being configured to receive a lock tip of a lock which, when inserted inside the elongated slot, prevents actuation of the gate-pin and opening of the hook portion. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299541 | SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT FOR AN IMPLEMENT - This invention relates to a support arrangement for an implement such as a metal detector, the support arrangement comprising a harness worn by a user, the harness comprising an attachment point for a first load-bearing element transferring a load associated with the implement to the attachment point, and a second load-bearing element transferring the load from the attachment point to a further point on the harness. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299542 | Ergo-Ride Pro - The Ergo-Ride Pro is a device that when worn holds a carpenter's or construction style hammer. The device holds the hammer tilted at an angle thereby preventing the hammer handle from striking the back of the wearer's legs. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299543 | QUICK DRAW GUN HOLSTER - A holster for a handgun includes an adapter configured to be coupled to a front end portion of the gun, a housing having an internal cavity defined by a pair of parallel side walls held in spaced opposition to each other by a spacer wall, complementary sliding features respectively disposed on the adapter and interior surfaces of the side walls and engagable with each other so as to enable the adapter to be slidably received in the cavity of the housing, complementary latching features respectively disposed on the adapter and interior surfaces of the side walls and engagable with each other so as to prevent the withdrawal of the adapter from the cavity of the housing until selectably released therefrom, and a mechanism for selectably releasing the engagement of the latching features with each other so as to enable the withdrawal of the adapter from the cavity of the housing. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299544 | Combination tool carrier and carrier securing lanyard - A tool carrier for attaching to a user's belt or a user's harness includes a rear wall having an upper wall portion, a tool holder disposed on a front wall surface of the rear wall, a tool carrier safety lanyard removably connected to the front wall surface, the safety lanyard having a lanyard first end and a closed loop formed in a lanyard second end, an elongated first attachment member fixedly secured to a rear wall surface of the upper wall portion at a pair of spaced-apart first and second attachment locations thereon and defining a closed loop therebetween, and a first flexible strip forming an openable strip loop when a first strip end mates with a second strip end after being positioned through the closed loop of the elongated first attachment member. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299545 | Wrapping Film Dispenser - A wrapping film dispenser has a generally cylindrical container that defines a cavity for accommodating a wrapping film roll, and further defines a slot extending along its length for extracting a sheet of wrapping film through the slot. A gripping pad member is rigidly attached at a first lengthwise edge of the slot. A locking element is rigidly attached proximal to a second lengthwise edge of the slot. The locking element extends towards the gripping pad member, presses the extracted wrapping film sheet against the gripping pad member, and restricts movement and prevents roll back of the extracted wrapping film sheet. A cutting frame is rigidly attached proximal to the first lengthwise edge of the slot above the gripping pad member, and has a protruding element located at a predetermined location on the cutting frame for cutting the wrapping film sheet extracted out through the slot. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299546 | LOCKOUT FOR FASTENER-DRIVING TOOL - A combustion-powered fastener-driving tool includes a combustion-powered power source having a combustion chamber, a reciprocating piston and driver blade, and a valve sleeve reciprocable relative to the power source between a rest position and a firing position. The valve sleeve partially defines the combustion chamber. A lockout device is in fluid communication with the combustion power source and includes a reciprocating gas piston connected to a latch in operational proximity to the valve sleeve. The lockout device is configured such that upon combustion in the combustion chamber, gas from the combustion engages the gas piston and moves the latch to an engaged position in which the valve sleeve is prevented from moving to the rest position. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299547 | DEVICE FOR EMBEDDING THREADS IN A RUBBER PROFILED ELEMENT COMPRISING A BLUNT-TIPPED ROTARY NEEDLE - Device for embedding an insert into a rubber profiled element in a given direction, having:
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20130299548 | CORDLESS FRAMING NAILER - A driving tool with a driver and a motor-driven flywheel that can be engaged by the driver to propel the driver along a driver axis. The driving tool includes a return mechanism with a rail onto which the driver is received. The rail extends parallel to the driver axis. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299549 | PLICATION TAGGING DEVICE AND METHOD - An improvement in a stapling device and method designed to capture a tissue fold between first and second members in the device to staple and cut the fold to form a stapled tissue plication with a hole therein. The improvement includes an engagement assembly in the first member movable from a retracted position in the first member to an extended position in the second member, and releasably attached to second member, an anchor assembly that includes the anchor, wherein (i) movement of the engagement assembly from the retracted to extended position, through a tissue fold captured in the device, is operable to engage the anchor assembly, and (ii) movement of the engagement assembly, with the anchor assembly engaged therewith, to its retracted position, is effective to pull at least a portion of the assembly through the hole in the stapled tissue plication. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299550 | TISSUE STOP FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument including a handle assembly, an elongate portion, a pair of opposed jaw members and a tissue stop is disclosed. The elongate portion extends distally from the handle assembly, and the pair of opposed jaw members extend distally from the elongate portion. The pair of opposed jaw members include first and second jaw members. The tissue stop cammingly engaged with the first jaw member and is movable between a first position where at least a portion of a stopping portion of the tissue stop is disposed between a tissue-contacting surface of the first jaw member and a tissue-contacting surface of the second jaw member and a second position where the portion of the stopping portion is between the tissue-contacting surface of the first jaw member and a lower surface of the first jaw member. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299551 | ENERGY STORED IN SPRING WITH CONTROLLED RELEASE - There is provided a surgical instrument including a handle having an elongated tubular member extending distally from the handle and one or more end effectors mounted on the distal end of the elongate tubular member. A driver is movably mounted within the handle and elongate tubular member in order to operate the end effectors. The surgical instrument includes an energy storage mechanism for storing and providing energy to move the driver and thereby actuate the surgical instrument. Various actuation mechanisms are disclosed which are operable on the energy storage mechanism to control the rate of release of the energy stored in the energy storage mechanism. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299552 | Articulation and Firing Force Mechanisms - There is provided a surgical instrument incorporating driving force mechanisms capable of transmitting a driving force through an articulated section of the surgical instrument. In one embodiment, a series of racks connect with a transfer gear to pass forces around the articulated section. In an alternative embodiment a series of cable sections and wheels or pulleys are provided to transmit a driving force through the articulated section of the surgical instrument. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299553 | CIRCULAR STAPLER WITH CONTROLLED TISSUE COMPRESSION - There are provided torque limiting mechanisms for use in tissue clamping surgical instruments. The torque limiting mechanisms generally include a driven member, engageable with an approximating mechanism of the surgical instruments, and having a driven surface and a driving member having a driving surface engageable with the driven surface of the driven member. The driving member is rotatable relative to the driven member such that the driving surface of the driving member slips relative to or dissengages from the driven surface of the driven member at a predetermined engagement pressure. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299554 | Circular Stapler with Controlled Tissue Compression - There are provided torque limiting mechanisms for use in tissue clamping surgical instruments. The torque limiting mechanisms generally include a driven member, engageable with an approximating mechanism of the surgical instruments, and having a driven surface and a driving member having a driving surface engageable with the driven surface of the driven member. The driving member is rotatable relative to the driven member such that the driving surface of the driving member slips relative to or dissengages from the driven surface of the driven member at a predetermined engagement pressure. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299555 | CARTRIDGE FOR APPLYING VARYING AMOUNTS OF TISSUE COMPRESSION - A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299556 | PAIR OF DOUBLE STAPLE PUSHER IN TRIPLE ROW STAPLER - A staple cartridge includes outer and inner rows of retention slots that are adapted and configured to retain staples. The staple cartridge further includes a staple pusher including a plurality of pusher plates. A staple pusher includes pusher plates that are laterally spaced apart to engage staples within the outer rows of at least three rows of retention slots. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299557 | ANVIL-MOUNTED DISSECTING TIP FOR SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE - A surgical stapling device including a handle assembly, an endoscopic portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the handle assembly and defines a first longitudinal axis. The end effector defines a second longitudinal axis and includes an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly. The anvil assembly is supported adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion and includes a dissecting tip extending therefrom. The cartridge assembly is pivotably mounted adjacent the distal end of the endoscopic portion. The cartridge assembly is mounted for pivotal movement in relation to the anvil assembly between open and approximated positions. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299558 | Device for Torsionally Welding Metal Parts By Means Of Ultrasound - The invention relates to a device ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130299559 | ULTRASONIC BONDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An ultrasonic bonding machine is provided. The ultrasonic bonding machine includes a support structure configured to support a workpiece during a bonding operation. The ultrasonic bonding machine further includes an upper bonding tool positioned above the support structure and configured for bonding an upper bonding material to an upper side of the workpiece, and a lower bonding tool positioned below the support structure and configured for bonding a lower bonding material to a lower side of the workpiece. The ultrasonic bonding machine may also be an ultrasonic ribbon bonding machine configured to bond an upper and lower conductive ribbon to a solar substrate. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299560 | DISPOSABLE MANDREL FOR FRICTION STIR JOINING - A system and method for providing a mandrel that can be used to react the loads that are created by a friction stir joining tool as it performs friction stir joining of tubulars, the mandrel selected from a disposable mandrel, a partially disposable mandrel, a reusable mandrel, and a mandrel that is partially disposable and partially reusable. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299561 | FRICTION STIR JOINING OF CURVED SURFACES - A system and method for joining curved surfaces such as pipes by obtaining pipes having additional rough stock material on the pipe ends, the rough stock material being precision machine processed to prepare complementary face profiles on each of the curved surfaces and then performing friction stir joining of the pipes to obtain a joint that has fewer defects than joints created from conventional welding. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299562 | COBALT-BASED ALLOY COMPRISING GERMANIUM AND METHOD FOR SOLDERING - Cobalt-based solder alloys are proposed. The cobalt-based solder alloys have germanium. The germanium has a higher melting point than nickel-based alloys such that the germanium is used advantageously for repairing or treating components having the nickel-based alloys used at high temperatures. The components are repaired or treated by soldering using the cobalt-based solder alloys. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299563 | Weld Stress Compensation System - Weld stress compensation system and method comprising: 1) a primary tube/rod clamp; 2) a secondary tube/rod clamp for selectively and accurately, angularly positioning the secondary tube relative to the primary tube. The secondary clamp is transferable while a secondary tube/rod is clamped therein to: 3) a saddle cutting fixture to produce a concave, relieved portion in the end of the secondary tube/rod with flanking flanges that fit precisely over the primary tube at the join intersection; 4) a miter-cut fixture for miter cutting of tube/rod ends to fit flat surfaces or conversely-cut tubes/rods for angular joins; and 5) a welding fixture for precise angular positioning of a miter cut tube/rod to a deck, wall, or stair plate. The primary clamp includes an adjustable pressure pad that applies pressure to the side of the primary tube opposite the secondary tube weld join line thereby preventing warping due to weld stresses. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299564 | BRAZING PRE-FLUX COATING - Pre-flux coating for the manufacturing of components by brazing, in particular manufacturing of heat exchangers of aluminium components including one or more fluxes and filler materials. The coating is composed of fluxes in the form of potassium aluminum fluoride K | 2013-11-14 |
20130299565 | 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 rectangular shape, respectively, a section of a transverse direction of a main body of the packaging container formed in four ridgelines which connect three corner points of the top wall and four corner points of the bottom wall has a trapezoidal shape, and the horizontal top wall overhangs a front side wall. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299566 | BLANKS FOR CONTAINERS, AND CONTAINERS, BOXES, AND METHODS THEREOF - A continuous sheet for forming a blank, the blank adapted for assembly as a container including a base portion and side walls formed from a single continuous sheet. The container includes sufficient support features, such as side wall connection features so that one or more of the side walls are maintained in a generally orthogonal orientation relative to the base portion and so that adjacent side walls are maintained in generally orthogonal orientation relative to each other. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299567 | Vessel and Method for Making the Same - A vessel composed of a sheet of flexible material, cut, rolled, and affixed to form a frusto-conically shaped base region. The sheet when rolled including an upper region having two opposing flaps, each flap delineated from a remaining portion of the sheet by a path along which the sheet is scored, so that the flaps, when folded along their respective paths, define a single elevated drinking portion having a spout formed between an extension of the base region and at least one of the two flaps. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299568 | FARE BOX - Provided is a fare box which enables passengers to smoothly pay fares using bills without hesitation even when a bill transportation passage is disabled due to jamming of a bill or a breakdown. Two entrances, which are a bill normal receiving opening and a bill backup receiving opening, are provided as bill receiving openings of the fare box. Either of the bill normal receiving opening and the bill backup receiving opening is allowed to be selectively opened by a shutter member. At normal times, the bill normal receiving opening is put into operation with the shutter member positioned at a normal position. When a bill normal transportation passage has become jammed with a bill, the shutter member is shifted from the normal position to a bypass position on the basis of an operation performed on a bill receiving opening switch lever, whereby the bill backup receiving opening is opened instead of the bill normal receiving opening. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299569 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RETRIEVING INFORMATION USING SERIALIZED SCANNABLE CODES - A system associates different data types with a specific product using a unique identification tag that can be used in a product identification process. The system associates a unique identifier with a unique record related to an individual product, generates a unique identifier associated with an individual product, attaches a machine readable unique identification tag to the individual product, the unique identification tag being associated with the unique identifier and containing information associated with the individual product, associates the unique identifier with a unique record, stores the association and the unique record, receives a signal comprising the unique identifier and having been generated remotely by a device reading the unique identification tag, and generates, responsive to the signal, a user interface. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299570 | CONNECTION SETTING METHOD USING BARCODE PATTERN, CONNECTION SETTING SYSTEM AND USER EQUIPMENT THEREOF - A connection setting method using a barcode pattern, a connection setting system and user equipment (UE) thereof are provided. The method includes the following steps. A connection application is installed in each of at least two pieces of UE respectively. First UE performs setting for connecting to an electronic device by a default mode and generates the barcode pattern accordingly. Then, an image capture unit of second UE is activated to capture the barcode pattern. The barcode pattern is analyzed by the connection application of the second UE, so as to obtain a plurality of parameters of connection setting in regard to the electronic device. Connection setting is performed automatically according to the parameters, such that the second UE connects to the electronic device and performs data transmission. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299571 | ENCODING CONFIGURATION INFORMATION OF AN APPARATUS INTO AN OPTICAL CODE - An exemplary apparatus and method are provided in which the apparatus is provided with encoding configuration information as an optical code. The optical code is displayed on a display of the apparatus. The optical code can be read from the display and configuration information derived from the optical code is sent to a database of configured apparatuses. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299572 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DATA INTERCHANGE - A method for data interchange includes summing up data associated with an electronic document to provide summed up data, representing the summed up data as one or more bar codes, and returning the one or more bar codes for display and data capture via a bar code scan from either a video display or a printed version of the one or more bar codes. The electronic document may be of any number of formats. The summing up may include taking data from multiple information fields to create the summed up data. The data may include data tags or a step of adding data tags to the data to assist in data interchange may be performed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299573 | SHEET, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING A SHEET AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING A SHEET - A planar sheet comprising, on a first surface of the sheet, at least one printed mark, and on a second surface of the sheet, opposite the first surface, at least one invisible printed mark vertically adjacent to the mark printed on the first surface. In at least one pair of vertically adjacent marks formed on the opposite surfaces, at least one of the marks of the pair has unique content. At least one invisible mark can be a two-dimensional barcode and/or at least one invisible mark can be a copy-protection mark. The content of at least one mark can be representative of the position of an invisible mark on the sheet. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299574 | Payment Interface - A payment interface apparatus, system and method is disclosed. In particular, a payment interface apparatus for use in vending machines, gaming machines, or other, typically unattended machines that accept payments via a variety of payment methods is disclosed. Also disclosed is a system and method for determining and processing a transaction as a particular transaction type based upon the type of media used on a standardized financial transaction card. The interface apparatus includes a plurality of sensors to read one or a plurality of media on a single standardized financial transaction card in a single presentation of the card. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299575 | Systems and methods for financial transaction through miniaturized card reader with decoding on a seller's mobile device - A financial transaction card reader device includes a housing having a slot for swiping a magnetic stripe of a financial transaction card to complete a financial transaction between a buyer and seller. A read head is in the housing, reads data stored on the magnetic stripe and for produces a signal indicative of data stored on the magnetic stripe. An output jack is adapted to be inserted into a microphone input associated with a seller's mobile device for providing the signal indicative of data stored on the magnetic stripe to the mobile device. The signal is decoded in the mobile device. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299576 | INFORMATION EXCHANGING METHOD USING TWO-DIMENSIONAL CODE - An information exchanging method using a two-dimensional code and a two-dimensional code reader. An original sheet is prepared by writing a first two-dimensional code and a second two-dimensional code. The first two-dimensional code is readable by the code reader, whereas the second two-dimensional code is unreadable by the code reader. A monochrome copy sheet is prepared by monochromatically copying the original sheet, so that the monochrome copy sheet includes a third two-dimensional code as a monochrome copy of the first two-dimensional code and a fourth two-dimensional code as a monochrome copy of the second two-dimensional code. Accordingly, the third two-dimensional code is unreadable by the code reader, whereas the fourth two-dimensional code is readable by the code reader. Information exchange is performed by using the original sheet and the monochrome copy sheet. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299577 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING USE OF MEDICAL DEVICES - A system comprising a storage medium associated with a device for treating a tissue region, the device including a handle, a catheter tube extending from the handle, a temperature sensor and a basket including a plurality of spines, the spines carrying an electrode for delivering treatment energy to a tissue site. The temperature sensor senses temperature near a distal end of the electrode. The basket is movable between a non-expanded low profile condition and an expanded condition and the electrode is movable from a first position to an extended position. The storage medium is formatted to contain an identification code uniquely assigned to the device for registration of the device if absence of prior use is determined. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299578 | Labeling for Automatic Mail Sorting System - A method for automatically sorting undeliverable as addressed (UAA) mail includes capturing an image of a first UAA mail piece with a camera connected to an automated mail sorter to create first image data, printing an id-tag on the mail piece, and classifying the first UAA mail piece as one of finalized or non-finalized. The method includes outputting a first label result to a label printer and printing a new label on the first UAA mail piece if the first UAA mail piece is classified as finalized. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299579 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING DEDICATED DATA CHANNELS IN BACKSCATTER RFID SYSTEMS - An antenna apparatus for backscattering an incoming radio frequency (RF) signal includes an antenna for backscattering the incoming RF signal in accordance with a reflection coefficient characteristic of the antenna. A variable impedance circuit includes an output electrically connected to the antenna. A low pass delta sigma modulator is coupled to the variable impedance circuit and digitally controls the output of the variable impedance circuit, such that the reflection coefficient of the antenna is adjusted based on the output of the variable impedance circuit. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299580 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CONTROL SYSTEM - A fixed reader in communication with a portable reader includes an induction circuit and a microcontroller. The induction circuit receives wireless signals sent by the portable reader, and outputs control signals according to the received wireless signals. The microcontroller is electronically connected to the induction circuit, and activates the fixed reader according to the control signals, to allow the fixed reader to enter into a working state or an idle state. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299581 | APPARATUS FOR AN METHOD OF READING INDICIA BY USING NON-READILY VISIBLE ILLUMINATION LIGHT - Infrared light, which is non-readily visible, illuminates at least part of a field of view containing indicia to be electro-optically read. Visible light illuminates another field of view containing the same indicia. The indicia is read by image capture by the illumination light from one of the illuminated fields of view. The use of IR light minimizes an adverse reaction due to only using bright visible light. The use of visible light enables thermally printed indicia, which is not readily readable by IR light, to be read. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299582 | CARD READER - Disclosed is a card reader which has a comparatively simple construction and is capable of appropriately detecting whether or not a magnetic head for skimming has been attached thereto. A card reader is provided with: a magnetic head which reads magnetic data recorded on a card and/or records magnetic data onto a card; a card insertion unit which has an insertion opening into which a card is inserted formed therein; and a metal sensor (which detects that a foreign body containing metal material has been attached to the front surface side of the card insertion unit. The metal sensor is arranged in substantially the same position as the arrangement position of the magnetic head, in the width direction of the card. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299583 | RFID TAG SENSORS AND METHODS - Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices for use in RFID-based sensors and related methods are described herein. In one implementation, an RFID sensor system includes an RFID device having a near field only RFID tag and a conductive element which functions as a far field antenna. The near field only RFID tag and the conductive element are located in at least a first position and a second position relative to each other; wherein in the first position, the RFID device only operates in a near field, and in the second position, the RFID device operates in both the near field and a far field. The system may also include an RFID reader and controller located within the far field to read the RFID device only when the components are located in the second position. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299584 | Decoder, a Coupling Card Reader and an Application System and Method for the Same - The present application is directed to a decoder, a coupling card reader and an application system. The decoder includes a card base which is produced from at least one type of materials selected from paper card, plastic card, metal thin card or organic glass thin card. The surface of the card base is applied with conducting coating. The conducting coating is provided with a plurality of conducting logic expression regions. Different conducting logic expression regions possess individual and independent conductive nature. The conductive nature of each conductive logic expression region on the conductive coating together form a sole conductive logic data coding for differentiating a specific decoder so that the decoder can be distinguished from other decoders. The present application is also directed to a card reader to be used with the decoder. The present application enhances the security level of data. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299585 | MAGNETIC STRIPE CARD READER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A magnetic stripe card reader assembly and method includes a panel having portions defining a card entry opening of a card entry path provided for receiving a magnetic stripe card with the magnetic stripe disposed perpendicular to the card entry path. A card swipe path in communication with the card entry path is provided for swiping the card with the magnetic stripe disposed parallel to the card swipe path, and a magnetic stripe read head is disposed proximate the card swipe path for reading only a pre-determined segment of the magnetic stripe. The panel is also provided with portions defining a card withdrawal opening of a card withdrawal path in communication with the card swipe path and partly overlapping the card entry opening for withdrawal of the card with the magnetic stripe disposed perpendicular to the card withdrawal path. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299586 | Self Service Terminal, An Anti-Skimming Unit, A Card Reader Device, A Bezel, A Method of Jamming and Use of an Anti-Skimming Unit - The invention relates to a self service terminal, such as an Automated Teller Machine, comprising a front panel provided with a card insertion slot for inserting a magnetic card therethrough, wherein, during insertion through the insertion slot, a magnetic stripe on the card induces a card data flux into a stripe data reading zone. The terminal also comprises an anti-skimming unit for generating a jamming field so as to jam a magnetic recording unit of an illegal card reader installed near or in the card insertion slot of the front panel. The anti-skimming unit includes a first magnetic field source and at least one further magnetic field source, each source inducing a electro-magnetic field in a slot region including the card insertion slot, such that the jamming field in the stripe date reading zone deviates from the jamming field outside the stripe data reading zone. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299587 | OPTICAL REGISTRATION CARRIER - A carrier with the optical registration function is disclosed. The carrier allows the registration of inspected results of the sampling images of the sample to the corresponding address codes of the address coding site of the carrier. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299588 | RFID LABEL - Disclosed is a RFID label, comprising a plane material, a separation layer, an antenna, a chip, adhesive and a cover paper. The separation layer is formed on a first surface of the plane material. The antenna is printed with conductive ink on the separation layer, which is formed on the first surface. The chip is connected to the antenna. The adhesive and the cover paper cover the antenna and the chip. With the adhesive, the RFID label can be sticked to an object. The separation layer can be fully or partially formed on the first surface of the plane material. The separation layer can be formed in reticulate patterns, regular intermittent patterns or patterns of overlapping and crossing over the antenna. When the RFID label is separated from the object, the antenna will be separated from the first surface of the plane material where the separation layer is formed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299589 | LASER-ABLATING MECHANICAL AND SECURITY FEATURES FOR SECURITY DOCUMENTS - Channels may be formed in the inlay substrate of a transponder, such as by laser ablation, and the antenna wire may subsequently be laid in the channels. Laying the wire in a channel ensures that it substantially fully embedded in the substrate, thereby eliminating a need for pressing the wire into the substrate. The channels may be tapered, or profiled, to enhance adhesion of a self-bonding wire. A recess for the chip module can also be formed using laser ablation, and insulation may be removed from end portions of the antenna wire using laser ablation. Laser ablation may also be used to create various mechanical and security features. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299590 | Helmet Mountable Timed Event RFID Tag Assembly And Method Of Use - An RFID tag assembly and method of use with a helmet wherein the RFID tag assembly the RFTD tag assembly includes an RFID tag having a mounting substrate with an exposed first planar surface and an opposing second planar surface, the RFID tag having an RFID semiconductor chip has a predetermined operating frequency with an antenna interface mounted on the second planar surface, a conductor electrically coupled to the antenna interface of the RFID semiconductor chip, and an antenna electrically coupled to the conductor. A spacer has a first surface and an opposing second surface. The first surface of the spacer is attached to the second planar surface of the RFID tag. The spacer has a predetermined thickness between the first surface and the second surface. A mounting carrier has a substantially planar body with a first portion having a first end and a second end with two sides defined therebetween and has one or more second portions extending from the body forming free ends each with a planar top surface and a planar bottom surface, with selectively attachable adhesive on a portion of the bottom surface being deformably attached to the first portion. The second surface of the spacer is attached to the top surface of the first portion with the first planar surface of the RFID tag position parallel and set apart above the top surface of the carrier by a distance equal to or greater than the predetermined thickness of the spacer. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299591 | Systems and Methods for Fraud Prevention, Supply Chain Tracking, Secure Material Tracing and Information Encoding Using Isotopes and Other Markers - Encoding information in a material using a material tracing system includes storing information to be encoded in the material, generating a number based on the information, determining an amount of at least one tracer to be incorporated into the material corresponding to the number, and incorporating the determined amount of the at least one tracer into the material. Decoding information encoded in the material includes measuring an amount of the at least one tracer, in some embodiments after tracer activation, determining a number corresponding to the measured at least one tracer, and decoding the number to obtain information associated with the material. A material tracing system is also provided. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299592 | Transaction Card with Security Code Generator and the Method of the Same - A transaction card comprises a substrate having an IC. An interface is coupled to the IC for signal transmission; a security code generator is coupled with the IC to generate a security code for banking transaction; an electricity generating button is coupled to the security code generator to generate the security code, a display is on the substrate and is coupled to the IC for displaying the security code. The electricity generating button includes piezoelectric material to generate electricity by piezoelectricity. The interface is contactless or contact type. The display is electronic paper, OLED, FED. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299593 | PARALLEL STAGE POWER OUTPUT RECTIFIER FOR RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) DEVICES, AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Parallel stage power output rectifiers for radio-frequency identification (RFID) devices and related components and methods are disclosed. An RFID tag receives a radio-frequency (RF) signal comprising RF input energy through an input such as an antenna. The RF input energy provided to a rectifier splits the RF input energy into two or more stages having parallel electrical outputs. The parallel electrical outputs allow for a more efficient use of the input energy in terms of current draw and improves voltage droop, thus improving the range and operation of the RFID tag. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299594 | CARD HAVING STRUCTURE FOR DETACHING AND ATTACHING TO ANOTHER CARD - A card is provided having structure, such as a teeth-like pattern, tongue and groove, etc., along at least one edge thereof. The structure is configured for matching or mating with a corresponding similar pattern along at least one edge of another card for selectively attaching and detaching the two cards. The card can be a credit card or other type of card having at least one magnetic stripe for effecting payment for purchases. The card can also be other types of cards, such as gift cards, library cards, identification cards, etc. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299595 | METHOD FOR INTERCONNECTING A CONDUCTIVE PAD AND AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT VIA A SPRING, AND CORRESPONDING DEVICE - A device having an integrated-circuit chip includes an insulating body containing at least one conductive pad, at least one electrical contact opposite the electrically conductive pad, and at least one recess in the body, including a bottom and one aperture. The recess is connected, at the bottom thereof, to the conductive pad and, at the aperture thereof, to the electrical contact. At least one coil spring is arranged in the recess and connecting the conductive pad to the electrical contact. The installation of the spring in the recess is facilitated by means of the friction of the central portion of the spring relative to the walls of the recess. The invention also relates to a method for producing an electrical connection between at least one conductive pad arranged in an insulating body and at least one electrical contact arranged opposite the electrically conductive pad. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299596 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SELECTING SECURE ELEMENT IN NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An apparatus and method for selecting a Secure Element (SE) in a Near Field Communication (NFC) device are provided. Identifiers (IDs) are displayed to indicate which application programs correspond to a plurality of SEs. Upon selection of one of the IDs, an SE corresponding to the selected application-program ID from among the plurality of SEs is activated. An NFC controller is configured to select an SE from one of at least three schemes including a User Selection Scheme, Automatic Selection Scheme, and a Hybrid Scheme. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299597 | IN-PLANE RFID ANTENNA - Disclosed is an apparatus and methodology for providing an RFID device for integration into a tire. A printed circuit board (PCB) is provided with notches in opposed ends of the PCB that are provided with guide portions as a part of the notches that function as threads to guide an end portion of a matching single pitch helical antenna into appropriately placed vias on the PCB. Threading of the helical antenna is assisted by use of an assembly jig having antenna guiding channels and PCB retaining positioning elements. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299598 | RFID ANTENNA MODULES AND INCREASING COUPLING - A transponder with an antenna module having a chip module and an antenna; a booster antenna having a first antenna structure in the form of a flat coil having a number of turns, an outer end and an inner end, and a second antenna structure in the form of a flat coil having a number of turns, an outer end and an inner end; the inner end of the second antenna structure connected with the outer end of the first antenna structure. The antenna module may be positioned so that its antenna overlaps one of the first antenna structure or the second antenna structure. An antenna module having two additional antenna structures is disclosed. Methods of enhancing coupling are disclosed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299599 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - An automobile temperature control system has a motor chamber on which a secondary cell or a fuel cell is mounted for driving wheels by a motor and a cabin and controlling a temperature of portions of the automobile. The temperature control system includes at least one catalytic heater and a fuel tank. The catalyst heater generates heat when an oxidizing gas and fuel from the fuel tank are supplied to the catalyst. At least part of the gas supplied to the catalyst and heated by the generated heat is subjected to circulative supply to the catalyst. The temperature of the portion of the automobile is controlled by using heat generated by the catalytic heater. As a result, a system is provided that efficiently controls the temperature of a portion of the automobile so that performance deterioration is prevented and comfortable running is realized even in a cold region. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299600 | WATER HEATER HAVING IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A water heating system for a water heater includes a water tank and a heating element heating the water in the tank. A temperature controller has a temperature sensor and a temperature setting device that controls water temperature responsive to a user set temperature. A demand controller controls the temperature controller to override the set temperature responsive to demand for heated water. Demand is determined by water use measured by water flow. During non-demand periods the heating element can be turned off. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299601 | AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR SPRAYING A PHYTOSANITARY LIQUID ON LAND CULTIVATED BY MEANS OF SUCH A MACHINE - The invention relates to an agricultural machine for spraying a phytosanitary liquid over cultivated land, said machine comprising means for moving the machine, a spray boom having at least one arm, a mechanism for inclining the boom and/or at least one of the arms in relation to a frame of the machine and vertically when the machine is on a flat and horizontal surface, and a mechanism for raising/lowering the boom along an axis fixed in relation to the frame of the machine. At least one of the arms is provided with at least one sensor, each sensor measuring a distance between the surface of the land and said sensor or, if necessary, between the crop and the sensor. The control unit is connected to each sensor, provided with a memory for storing information provided by each sensor, and able to control the raising/lowering mechanism according to information stored in the memory. | 2013-11-14 |
20130299602 | SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING MULTI-TUBE FUEL NOZZLE WITH DIFFERENTIAL FLOW - A system includes a multi-tube fuel nozzle with a fuel nozzle body and a plurality of tubes. The fuel nozzle body includes a nozzle wall surrounding a chamber. The plurality of tubes extend through the chamber, wherein each tube of the plurality of tubes includes an air intake portion, a fuel intake portion, and an air-fuel mixture outlet portion. The multi-tube fuel nozzle also includes a differential configuration of the air intake portions among the plurality of tubes. | 2013-11-14 |