47th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090283497 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WIRING SUBSTRATE - A method of manufacturing a wiring substrate of the present invention, includes the steps of forming a seed layer on an underlying layer, forming a plating resist in which an opening portion is provided on the seed layer, forming a copper plating layer in the opening portion by an electroplating, removing the plating resist, wet-etching the seed layer using the copper plating layer as a mask to obtain the wiring layer, roughening a surface of the wiring layer by a blackening process, and forming an insulating layer on the wiring layer, wherein a surface of the copper plating layer is soft-etched simultaneously in the step of etching the seed layer, whereby a soft etching step of the wiring layer carried out prior to the step of the blackening process is omitted. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283498 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COORDINATE DETECTOR - A method for manufacturing a coordinate detector having a resistive film formed on a substrate formed of an insulating material and a common electrode for applying a voltage to the resistive film. The substrate includes a quadrangular shape. The method includes the steps of a) forming first resistive film removal regions by removing predetermined first regions of the resistive film provided along a peripheral edge of the substrate, b) forming the common electrode on the first resistive film removal regions, c) applying voltage to the resistive film, d) measuring an electric potential of the resistive film, e) calculating second resistive film removal region data according to the measured electric potential, and f) forming second resistive film removal regions by irradiating a laser beam to predetermined second regions of the resistive film according to the calculated second resistive film removal region data. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283499 | Fabrication of semiconductor interconnect structure - An etching process for selectively etching exposed metal surfaces of a substrate and forming a conductive capping layer over the metal surfaces is described. In some embodiments, the etching process involves oxidation of the exposed metal to form a metal oxide that is subsequently removed from the surface of the substrate. The exposed metal may be oxidized by using solutions containing oxidizing agents such as peroxides or by using oxidizing gases such as those containing oxygen or ozone. The metal oxide produced is then removed using suitable metal oxide etching agents such as glycine. The oxidation and etching may occur in the same solution. In other embodiments, the exposed metal is directly etched without forming a metal oxide. Suitable direct metal etching agents include any number of acidic solutions. The process allows for controlled oxidation and/or etching with reduced pitting. After the metal regions are etched and recessed in the substrate surface, a conductive capping layer is formed using electroless deposition over the recessed exposed metal regions. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283500 | ARC EXTINGUISHING RESIN PROCESSED ARTICLE AND CIRCUIT BREAKER USING THE SAME - An arc extinguishing resin processed article having excellent flame retardancy is disclosed, in which the contribution to rise in inner pressure is small, a pyrolysis gas that can efficiently extinguish an arc generated upon the interruption of a circuit can be generated, and heat resistance withstanding the rise in temperature generated in such a case and pressure resistance withstanding the rise in inner pressure are provided, and a circuit breaker using the arc extinguishing resin processed article are disclosed. The arc extinguishing resin processed article comprises a resin composition comprising (A) a polyolefin resin containing a hydroxyl group in an amount of from 0.2 to 0.7 mol per mol of a methylene group, a part of hydrogen atoms in a methylene chain being substituted with a hydroxyl group, (B) microcapsules containing water as a core material, and (C) a reactive organophosphorus flame retardant having a terminal unsaturated bond, the resin composition being molded and then subjected to radiation crosslinking. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283501 | PREHEATING USING A LASER BEAM - A laser deposition apparatus is provided which uses a laser beam to manufacture and/or repair a work piece by depositing a material on a work piece and controlling a temperature of the work piece using a laser beam prior to, during and/or after deposition. The temperature controlling laser beam has a larger cross-sectional area than a laser beam used for deposition at the surface of the work piece. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283502 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A unit for minimizing the problem that affects a substrate to be processed at the time of turning off a plasma is provided in a plasma processing apparatus using a magnetic field. The plasma processing apparatus comprises: a plasma-generating high-frequency power supply; a bias power supply; and a coil power supply which is connected to a coil disposed outside a vacuum process chamber and generates a magnetic field inside the vacuum process chamber, and the plasma processing apparatus further comprises: a magnetic field measuring unit which measures a magnetic field strength inside the vacuum process chamber; and a control unit which turns off an output on/off signal of the plasma-generating high-frequency power supply or the bias power supply when a magnetic field strength, which is measured after an output on/off signal of the coil power supply is turned off, decays to a predetermined value. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283503 | Method for the manufacture of a blisk - A method for manufacturing integrally bladed rotors by laser brazing a rotor disk ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283504 | METHOD OF JOINING SHEET MEMBERS TOGETHER AND SHEET JOINED BODY - An object of the present invention is to provide a method of joining sheet members together, which enables two sheets to be joined while conveying these sheets and reduces a cause of product inferiors as much as possible. The method of joining sheet members includes: bonding an end of a new sheet member to a surface of a preceding sheet member through an adhesive material to form a joined part; and cutting the preceding sheet member at a position rearward of the joined part to join the preceding sheet member with a new sheet member, wherein the preceding sheet member is secured to the new sheet at a position rearward of the joined part. In addition, in the method of joining sheet members, the securing is carried out by welding using laser. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283505 | INTERFACE SUSPENSION FOR ALLOY BASED LASER WELDING - An interface suspension facilitates laser welding of a first metal having a first zinc coating to a second metal having a second zinc coating. The interface suspension includes a petrolatum base and a plurality of spherules suspended in the petrolatum base. The interface suspension melts when the zinc coated metals are welded to allow the plurality of spherules to maintain a gap between the first and second metals. This allows vapors of zinc to escape through the gap during the weld process to maintain the integrity of a resulting weld. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283506 | Laser processing apparatus - A laser processing apparatus is provided with a first laser oscillator for laser CVD and a second laser oscillator for laser repair in a laser oscillation section. Either one of the first or second laser beam is irradiated by switching the first and second laser oscillators by a laser oscillator switch portion of a main body section. An optical path forming member is disposed such that the first or second laser beam, whichever is irradiated, will take the same optical path and reach a sample, after passing a common slit, to perform laser processing on the sample. Further, an objective lens is configured to be switched to an objective lens having a magnification corresponding to a wavelength of the laser beam irradiated from the laser oscillation section by an objective lens switch section of an objective lens section. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283507 | MANUFACTURING APPARATUS OF COORDINATE DETECTING DEVICE - A coordinate detecting device includes a resistive film formed on a substrate and a common electrode for applying a voltage to the resistive film, wherein a potential distribution is created in the resistive film, an electric potential of the resistive film at a contact position is detected, and a position of the contact position of the resistive film is detected. In a manufacturing apparatus, a laser light source irradiates laser light to remove a part of the resistive film to form a resistive film removed part, an optical system converges the laser light, a plurality of probes measure electric potentials of a surface of the resistive film with the common electrode providing the voltage to the resistive film, an X-Y table moves the substrate at least two-dimensionally, and a control part controls the X-Y table and the laser light source. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283508 | Method for producting a hole - A method for producing a hole with side-delimiting flanks in a component using a laser beam is provided. A laser beam is directed onto the component. A side flank of the hole is traced with the laser beam. A partial volume of the hole is formed by vaporizing the component material. This is repeated until the whole volume is formed. The laser beam may be oriented so that it includes an angle of more than 8° with the traced side flank. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283509 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING LARGE-SIZED SHELL SEGMENTS AS WELL AS SHELL SEGMENT - The invention relates to a method for producing shell segments with a particularly large length extend for forming a fuselage cell of an aircraft, comprising the following steps:
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20090283510 | FOOD WARMER AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING SAME - A portable food warmer is provided with a powered heating element, includes an enclosure, formed from an outer shell and an inner layer, with the powered heating element positioned between the outer shell and the inner layer. A steel rack is provided to support food items contained therein. The powered heating element preferably is in the form of a carbon fiber ribbon, wrapped around the enclosure, between the outer shell and inner layer. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283511 | Controllable electrothermal element of PTC thick film circuit - The present invention discloses a controllable electrothermal element of a PTC thick film circuit which comprises a substrate and a serial electronic paste, the serial electronic paste is prepared on the substrate, the said serial electronic paste comprises a medium paste and an electrode paste, the serial electronic paste is consists of three parts that are functional phase, inorganic adhesive phase and organic carrier. The said serial electronic paste further comprises PTC paste, the said substrate is 1Cr18Ni9 series stainless steel substrate, the serial electronic paste in the form of thick film is prepared on the substrate, the present invention also discloses the composition of the said medium paste, the PTC paste and the electrode paste. The present invention has the followed benefits: the distribution of a heated temperature field is controllable; restricting temperature automatically, setting temperature automatically, controls randomly, the power density is large, the response speed is fast, the mechanical strength is high, vibration is suppressed, anti-heat-impact capability is strong, the formal structure is compact, the life is long, the energy is saved, appliance range is wide. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283512 | Thermal Device - A device for heating of covers of reaction vessels including a directly and/or indirectly heated plate having an upper side which is designed with at least one or without a recessed portion, and a lower side, wherein the heated plate has at least one portion, which is translucent in the optical spectral region, at least one transparent element selected from the group of foils, plates and cuboids for covering portion of the heated plate which is translucent in the optical spectral region, wherein the at least one transparent element does not overlie the recessed portion of the heated plate; and a means for thermal insulating, wherein said means has at least one region, which is translucent in the optical spectral region and which encloses/covers the components defined. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283513 | HEATING CABLE - A heating cable includes a bus wire structure that includes a plurality of bus wires. An insulation layer is provided to insulate the plurality of bus wires. A plurality of node areas exposes portions of the bus wires from the insulation. A heating element is wrapped around the bus wire structure in a helical manner. The heating element includes an insulating core and one or more resistance wires wrapped around the core in a helical manner. The heating element is electrically coupled to the nodes of the bus wire structure at the plurality of node areas. The insulating core may be made of a folded-over tape made of a cloth material, such as glass cloth. Pluralities of redundant paths in between two nodes are provided to allow for current to flow in a zone if one of the redundant paths is broken. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283514 | HEATING CABLE WITH INSULATED HEATING ELEMENT - Particular embodiments generally relate to a heating cable that includes an insulated heating element. The bus wires may be bared in that they do not have an insulation jacket surrounding each of the bus wires. For example, insulation on the bus wires that electrically separates bus wires from heating element | 2009-11-19 |
20090283515 | HEATING CABLE WITH A HEATING ELEMENT POSITIONED IN THE MIDDLE OF BUS WIRES - Particular embodiments generally relate to a heating cable that includes a plurality of bus wires positioned on the outside of a heating element. In one embodiment, a spacer is provided. A heating element is included on a surface of the spacer. The heating element also includes one or more resistance wires. A plurality of bus wires are positioned on the edges of the spacer that has the heating element wrapped around it. For example, a first bus wire is positioned on a first side of the spacer and a second bus wire is positioned on a second side of the spacer. A plurality of node areas (e.g., on the bus wires or on an insulated heating element) allow a resistance wire of the heating element to be electrically coupled to the bus wires at the plurality of node areas on alternating bus wires. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283516 | Stable high-Q magnetron power supply - A microwave power supply includes a magnetron, a waveguide configured to carry microwave power from the magnetron to a selected load, and an adjustable impedance element connected to the waveguide at a location upstream from the magnetron. The power supply may further include provision for varying the filament voltage to the magnetron tube. In the associated method, the adjustable upstream impedance and the adjustable filament voltage may be combined (and may be adjusted iteratively) to achieve high Q output. The load may be an applicator cavity for processing selected materials. The invention is particularly suitable for high Q cavities, such as single mode cavities, where it is desirable to match the output of the microwave source to the characteristics of the cavity for efficient operation. The adjustable upstream impedance element represents an electrical characteristic that may be achieved through various physically adjustable devices such as a movable backwall, a sliding short, a stub tuner, or an adjustable iris. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283517 | TUNNEL FOR CONDITIONING OF PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY FOR STERILIZATION OF FOOD IN PREPACKAGED CONTAINERS - Tunnel is provided for conditioning of food products, especially for sterilization of food in containers or vessels of the heat-sealed type, in which the conditioning unit has: 1) an active temperature and pressure control system provided in at least one magnetron supported heating stage, which provides for balancing of the pressure within the heat-sealed vessels or containers; 2) a conveyor which conveys the heat-sealed vessels or containers through the stages along the conditioning unit which contains mechanisms that move the conveyor outside of the conditioning tunnel, and 3) doors operating like check valves that separate the conditioning stages, but still provide for continuous linear feed of products through conditioning tunnel. In preferred embodiment, the conditioning tunnel in includes a plurality temperature sensors, such as linear pyrometers for measuring the temperature of for mapping the temperature of products within the tunnel Moreover, preferably the conveyor is adjustable to move forward and rearward, and the magnetrons, which preferably operate at approximately 915 Mhz and 2400 Mhz, are adjustable to provide a controllable movement and amplitude. A controller is connected to the temperature sensors, conveyor and magnetrons to cause the conveyor to move products forward or rearward, or cause the magnetrons to move the magnetic field relative to the food products to more thoroughly and evenly cook the food products. Movement of the magnetron electromagnetic field and/or conveyor is controlled by software which utilizes the temperature and/or density measurements in a closed loop process to ensure uniform heating of the products. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283518 | HIGH FREQUENCY HEATING APPARATUS - The present invention is related to a high frequency heating apparatus for driving a magnetron such as a microwave oven, and has an object to provide a frequency modulating system capable of reducing power supply higher harmonic distortion of higher orders which are produced at phases in the vicinity of 0 degree and 180 degrees where an instantaneous voltage of a commercial power supply becomes the lowest voltage. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283519 | Disposable microwave protector - A disposable arcuate sheet of an air permeable, water absorbent and hypoallergenic garment interfacing fabric and method for using the sheet for protecting microwave ovens against food spills, splashes, spatters and spitting during rotation of a carousel. The disposable sheet being a single layer of conventional interfacing fabric provided in a unbroken and unfolded substantially round or circularly shaped flat pattern sized either to cover a rotating carousel of a square or rectangular microwave oven, or to cover a food container in the oven, without substantially interfering with the oven walls during rotation of the carousel. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283520 | BUCKLING CLAMSHELL CONTAINER FOR AUTOMATED ALIQUOT AND DISPERSAL PROCESSES - A package assembly for automated aliquot and/or dispersal processes is provided. Embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to: first and second portions which cooperate to contain the aliquot, wherein a flexure channel is defined in each of opposite sides of at least one of the first or second portions, the flexure channels cooperating to define a flexure axis extending through the pair of flexure channels. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may allow at least one of first and second portions of the package assembly to flex about the flexure axis in response to an opening force exerted on the package assembly such that the first and second portions separate in response to the opening force. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283521 | Foldable basket - A foldable basket includes a rectangular frame a front plate, a rear plate, a left plate, and a right plate, and a bottom plate. The rectangular frame has four frame pieces, and the front, rear, left and right plates have their top edge pivoted on the frame pieces respectively. The bottom plate has an edge pivoted on a bottom edge of the rear plate. The bottom plate has a lock portion on a distal edge thereof to be engaged with a hook portion on a bottom edge of the front plate, and two slots to be engaged with bottom edges of the left plate and the right plate respectively. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283522 | APPARATUS FOR STORING A FLOWABLE PRODUCT - There is disclosed an apparatus for storing flowable product. The apparatus has a receptacle formed of a fabric that is impermeable to the flowable product, and further has a base, at least one upstanding side wall and a brim. One or more lateral bracing members are disposed between the base and the brim of the receptacle and abutting the at least one side wall of the receptacle. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283523 | Connectable cupcake holder - A connectable cupcake holder is disclosed. The device comprises a base portion defining a recess for holding a pastry, a lid portion at least partially detachably attachable with the base portion for enclosing the pastry in the recess of the base, and at least one connector portion on an outer perimeter of the base, the connector portion detachably attachable with a connector portion of another cupcake holder, whereby a cupcake can be placed in the recess of the base and enclosed by the lid, and where a plurality of cupcake holders can be connected together and carried as a unit. The device further comprises a handle portion detachable attachable with the lid via a handle clip. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283524 | Blood components separator disk - A separator disk for use in centrifugal separation of components is designed to automatically position itself during separation at the interface between the supernatant and the remaining components. Preferably the interface is between plasma and red blood cells. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283525 | Quick drain plug - The invention relates to a hand-actuated drain plug that comprises a tubular member having a proximal head and a distal body adapted to engage a tubular port. The head of the plug has an annular end with at least two surface areas corresponding to an open and closed position. The tubular member defines an axially aligned bore. The plug includes a cap top that comprises a proximal flange coupled to a stem. The flange has a distally oriented surface that is adapted to be placed in orientation with the two surface areas of the annular end corresponding to open and closed positions. The other end of the stem is coupled to a bushing that is sized to fit and slide within the bore of the tubular member. A biasing member positioned between the stem and the tubular member is compressed to bias the plug to a closed position. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283526 | MOLDED, RECYCLABLE, COMPOSTABLE CELLULOSE FIBER LID ASSEMBLY FOR A CONTAINER - Lid assemblies, containers, and methods of producing them are disclosed herein. A lid assembly, comprising a dome portion, a rim-receiving portion, and a compression ring are configured to attach to a container and provide a seal between the lid assembly and the container. The lid assembly is made of a reusable, recyclable, and compostable material, such as molded paper, pulp, natural cellulose fibers cellulose fiber, tapioca, wood, agricultural recycled crop materials, plastics (PLA), clay, metals, petro plastics, silicone, PVC's, and PET styrene. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283527 | AIRTIGHT CONTAINER - An airtight container includes a base and a cover mounted on the base. The cover includes a recess defined in a peripheral thereof. A through hole is defined in a bottom of the recess and at least one air channel is defined adjacent to the through hole. The cover includes an airtight device having a button and an anchor clip. The button includes a protrusion and at least one resilient member formed integrally. The protrusion extends into the through hole and fixedly mounts with the anchor clip for simultaneously moving with the button and interacting with the through hole and the at least one air channel to switch an airtight status. When pushing the button, the airtight status is dismissed. When releasing the button, the airtight status is restored due to the reposition of the button by a restitution force of the resilient member. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283528 | ENHANCED LIQUID CONTAINER - A beverage container includes a lid assembly having a chamber for storing and subsequently releasing a component of a mixture into a liquid stored within the container. The lid assembly includes an upper housing attached to a lower housing. The upper housing includes a button movable between a locked position and a released position. The upper housing also includes a spout that provides access to the contents of the container. A disk snaps into a snap groove within the lower housing and includes the chamber for storing one component of the mixture separate from liquid within the container. The chamber is initially placed in a storage position where contents of the chamber are isolated from the container. Aligning the chamber with an inlet in the lower housing to the container provides for the component mixture to fall freely into the liquid within the container. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283529 | Adjustable Volume Toddler Cup - Adjustable volume cups and methods for use are disclosed. Cups of various embodiments may have a series of removable inserts or a moveable bottom member allowing the containable volume to be adjusted. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283530 | Non-Metallic Auxiliary Tank System for a Vehicle - An on-board auxiliary split tank system for supplying makeup water and chemical additives to a transit concrete mixing vehicle is disclosed which includes a generally cylindrical water tank designed for generally horizontal deployment having a shaped recess therein and an additive tank configured to nest in said recess of said water tank and which, when nested in said recess, generally completes said cylindrical shape. The water tank and additive tank are formed from a non-metallic material comprising a polymeric component. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283531 | Disposable plate having stretch skirt - A disposable plastic or paper plate having a skirt around an outer periphery thereof, the skirt either having an elastic element integrally formed therein, or having an elastic band around a bottom portion. The disposable plate may be placed onto a hard plate for support, and the elastic skirt is placed over the sides of the hard plate so that the skirt contracts beneath the hard plate and holds the disposable plate onto the hard plate without sliding off the hard plate. The disposable plate serves as a liner, so that after the disposable plate is placed on the hard plate and the skirt is holding the disposable plate in place on the hard plate, food may be placed onto the disposable plate for consumption. After the meal is finished, the disposable plate may be removed from the hard plate and disposed of, which eliminates the need for washing the hard plate. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283532 | INTEGRATED FILTER HOUSING - An oil filter fitting | 2009-11-19 |
20090283533 | Thermodynamic container - A thermodynamic container for regulating the temperature of a liquid. An exemplary embodiment may include an inner layer of a thermal buffering material and an outer layer of insulation. The thermal buffering layer may include a phase change material and/or a non-phase change material. Some exemplary embodiments may include lid, which may include insulation, a thermal buffering layer, and/or a drinking port. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283534 | Storage container including multi-layer insulation composite material having bandgap material and related methods - In one embodiment, a storage container includes a container structure defining at least one storage chamber. The container structure includes multi-layer insulation (MLI) composite material having at least one thermally-reflective layer. The at least one thermally-reflective layer includes bandgap material that is transmissive to radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283535 | SIPPER LID WITH STRAW CAPABILITY - The present invention is directed to a sipper lid with straw capability and includes a cup engaging section, a spout section, and a straw receptacle. The cup engaging section is adapted for securing the lid to a drinking cup; the spout section includes a protrusion and at least one opening that is located at or adjacent to the top of the protrusion; and the straw receptacle, which functions to facilitate the insertion of a drinking straw into the drinking cup, may be spaced from the spout opening or it may be positioned adjacent thereto. In another embodiment, the present lid further includes a groove or channel adapted for accommodating and holding spilled fluid within a confined area of the lid. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283536 | Drinking Apparatus - A drinking apparatus from which a beverage may be consumed and an expandable device for preventing the beverage from being dispensed from the drinking apparatus to a consumer after a selectable amount of time has elapsed or has substantially elapsed. The expandable device includes a soluble composition and an expandable portion. The expandable portion protrudes from the expandable device to substantially block the dispensation of the beverage from the drinking apparatus upon the partial or full dissolution of the soluble composition by a solvent. By making the beverage available to the consumer for only a limited amount of time, the drinking apparatus reduces the possibility that the consumer, and in particular, a young child, a toddler, or an infant, will drink a spoiled beverage. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283537 | Protective Sleeve - A sleeve is disclosed having a unique wave-like shape that facilitates manufacturing material efficiency and therefore reduces material costs and environmental waste. A blank for a sleeve and a method of making a sleeve are also disclosed. The sleeve, when unassembled and laid flat, has a top and bottom edge. The top and bottom edges have a wave-like formation created by peaks and troughs. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283538 | COUNTER AND A RECORDER FOR A PILL DISPENSER - A counter (or recorder) for a pill dispenser comprising two relatively moveable chassis components forming part of a pill dispensement mechanism, a pill delivery or dispensement channel and a counting (or recording) mechanism. The counting (or recording) mechanism comprises one or more actuation indicators, a ratchet pawl for incrementally advancing a first of the one or more actuation indicators and a drive mechanism for activating the ratchet pawl. The ratchet pawl is mounted to a first of the two chassis components. The drive mechanism is mounted to the second of the two chassis components. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283539 | HELICAL COIL DISPENSER FOR VENDING MACHINES AND VENDING MACHINE COMPRISING SUCH DISPENSER - The present invention relates to a helical coil dispenser ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283540 | REGULATED FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF DISPENSING A CARBONATED BEVERAGE - A device and method are provided for dispensing a beverage from a pressurized container. The dispensing device includes an integral source of compressed gas for maintaining the beverage within the container at a desired pressurized state. The dispensing device also includes a regulator for controlling the flow of gas from the compressed gas source to the interior of the container, as well as a pressure relief mechanism that accounts for potential over pressurization of the container. The beverage is selectively dispensed by actuation of a tap handle. Delivery is achieved through the device by a resilient delivery tube, and the delivery tube is either pinched closed or allowed to decompress by the actuation of the tap handle. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283541 | System and apparatus for dispensing pumpable products - The presently disclosed system comprises a pouch to house a pumpable product, a pouch fitment that can be associated with a pump, and an enclosing carton for containing the pouch and fitment. In some embodiments, the system can further comprise a pump operatively connected to the pouch and carton to dispense the pouch contents. The pouch is advantageously configured within the carton in an U-shaped arrangement, allowing the controlled dispensing of a pumpable product. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283542 | Receptacle for containers with flavouring agents - A receptacle for at least one container with a flavouring agent ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283543 | Flow Control and Manifold Assembly - A device for controlled delivery of pressurized fluids from a multiplicity of pressurize fluid sources having a multiplicity of pressurized fluid lines engaged therewith to a bar gun. The device comprises a flow control assembly with a multiplicity of flow channel assemblies. Each flow channel assembly has a high pressure tube receiving port adapted to receive a fluid pressure line from a high pressure fluid source. Each flow control assembly has an on/off valve and flow control structure downstream thereof. The flow control structure may be self-adjusting or mechanical control. The flow control assembly includes a housing for engaging the fluid flow channel assemblies thereon. A manifold assembly is adapted to engage the flow control assembly. The manifold assembly includes a multiplicity of connector fittings, each having an upstream and a downstream end . The upstream end is adapted to slideably receive the outlet ports of the fluid flow channel assemblies and the downstream end is designed to engage a fluid line. A multiplicity of fluid lines engage a sheath tube assembly which usually includes a sheath tube which, at a removed end, is adapted to engage a bar gun. The flow control assembly and manifold assembly include a release member for releasably engaging the tube. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283544 | Pot-Type Heated Fluid Dispenser - The embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispensing apparatus for dispensing a flowable product at or above a preset elevated temperature through a dispensing outlet. Such an apparatus includes a pot in which to house the product. The dispensing apparatus also includes a pump coupled between the pot and the dispensing outlet to pump the flowable product from the pot to the dispensing outlet. A rope heater configured to heat the pot may also be included in the dispensing apparatus. The pot may have a movable lid, which may vacuum seal the product against the exterior environment. The lid is designed to scrape any food product residue off the vertical walls of the pot, while also maintaining the vacuum as it moves into the pot. The pot may have a check valve to prevent product spilling when the pot is lifted out of the housing. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283545 | Spray products with particles and improved valve for inverted dispensing without clogging - A product is disclosed for inverted spray dispensing of material that comprises at least some particulate matter. The dispensing end of the container is connected to a valve, which includes a valve that moves from a biased closed position to an open position to discharge the product downward through the valve, when the dispensing end of the container is directed downward. An inlet end of the valve is spaced vertically above the dispensing end of the container when the dispensing end of the container is directed downward. The inlet end of the valve or spring cup is connected to a mesh filter having a pore size at least as large as an average diameter of the solid particles. Even when the container and a layer of settled particles forms at the dispensing end of the container, valve and mesh filter are designed so that at a portion of the proximal end of the mesh filter is disposed above the layer of settled particles to prevent clogging of the mesh filter. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283546 | Screw-type metered dispenser with feed-containing piston drive mechanism - A metered dispenser includes a housing including a reciprocable piston drive stem including an inlet opening at a first end thereof, a floating piston at a second end, and a passage between the first and second ends. An inlet valve is provided adjacent the first end for permitting entry of liquid product into the passage. A biased cocking mechanism is reciprocally disposed substantially within the housing. A biased loading mechanism is movable in a second generally opposite direction by the cocking mechanism, and is engageable with the piston drive stem to move the drive stem in the second direction. When the cocking mechanism is moved from an initial rest position toward the second direction, a series of operations allow the loading mechanism to project the drive stem in the first direction to dispense a metered dose of liquid product through a discharge orifice provided adjacent the second end. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283547 | Push-botton metered dispenser with feed-containing piston drive mechanism - A metered dispenser includes a housing including a reciprocable piston drive stem including an inlet opening at a first end thereof, a floating piston at a second end, and a passage between the first and second ends. An inlet valve is provided adjacent the first end for permitting entry of liquid product into the passage. A biased cocking mechanism is reciprocally disposed substantially within the housing. A biased loading mechanism is movable in a second generally opposite direction by the cocking mechanism, and is engageable with the piston drive stem to move the drive stem in the second direction. When the cocking mechanism is moved from an initial rest position toward the second direction, a series of operations allow the loading mechanism to project the drive stem in the first direction to dispense a metered dose of liquid product through a discharge orifice provided adjacent the second end. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283548 | Dispenser - A dispenser for fluid to pasty masses has a pump chamber that has an outlet valve. The pump chamber consists of an upper pump chamber part and a lower pump chamber part, which can be moved, relative to one another, for a pumping process. In order to prevent unintentional exit of mass under certain stresses such as severe vibrations, the outlet valve is moved into a release position before the beginning of a pumping process, by means of a control part. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283549 | FLUID DISPENSER - A fluid dispenser comprising: a fluid reservoir ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283550 | Extreme Barrier Metal Piston and Container Utilizing Same - An improved barrier member for use in a pressurized container is disclosed. The barrier member may be manufactured from a sheet metal for improved resistance to product and/or propellant permeation without compromising the sealing performance of the barrier member against the interior surface of the pressurized container. The barrier member may include a flexible sidewall that can conform to the inner sidewall of the container. The disclosed barrier member may also include one or more surface irregularities on the side portion thereof to further improve the sealing performance of the barrier member. The bottom edge of the barrier member may be inwardly curled at one or more peripheral locations to prevent or reduce the scratching of the interior surface of the pressurized container. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283551 | Dispensing - Device for dispensing embraces a walled, hollow housing having an inside wall surface and having an opening on a first end; a piston that sealingly engages the inside wall surface, beginning at a position away from the first end; and an actuating connection to the piston internal the housing. A material for dispensing can be supplied to the inside of the hollow housing, and dispensed through the opening by actuation and movement of the piston. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283552 | Straw Assembly for Compressed Air - Disclosed is a straw assembly for compressed air, which is usable in an aerosol or spray injection pressure container. The compressed air has a high pressure of more than 5 kg/cm | 2009-11-19 |
20090283553 | MODULAR CONSTRUCTED REGULATED FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE - A device and method are provided for dispensing a beverage from a pressurized container. The dispensing device includes an integral source of compressed gas for maintaining the beverage within the container at a desired pressurized state. The dispensing device also includes a regulator for controlling the flow of gas from the compressed gas source to the interior of the container, as well as a pressure relief mechanism that accounts for potential over pressurization of the container. The beverage is selectively dispensed by actuation of a tap handle. Delivery is achieved through the device by a resilient delivery tube, and the delivery tube is either pinched closed or allowed to decompress by the actuation of the tap handle. In another embodiment, a check valve is used to control flow of the beverage in which the tap handle activates a transfer rod to seat and unseat a check element. The device can be manufactured in either a unitary construction or a modular construction. Modular construction provides greater flexibility in testing and replacement of defective components. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283554 | REGULATED FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF DISPENSING A CARBONATED BEVERAGE - A device and method are provided for dispensing a beverage from a pressurized container. The dispensing device includes an integral source of compressed gas for maintaining the beverage within the container at a desired pressurized state. The dispensing device also includes a regulator for controlling the flow of gas from the compressed gas source to the interior of the container, as well as a pressure relief mechanism that accounts for potential over pressurization of the container. The beverage is selectively dispensed by actuation of a tap handle. Delivery is achieved through the device by a resilient delivery tube, and the delivery tube is either pinched closed or allowed to decompress by the actuation of the tap handle. In another embodiment, a check valve is used to control flow of the beverage in which the tap handle activates a transfer rod to seat and unseat a check element. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283555 | VALVE TOP - A refillable bottom dispensing package forming a closed space in which fluid material can be stored and from which such material can be dispensed, the package having a rigid wall adjacent a bottom thereof, the wall having a hole, a resilient valve regulating dispensing of the fluid material contained in the package through the hole, the valve being closed to the passage of fluid material through the hole when the contents of the package are substantially at atmospheric pressure and being opened by pressure on the contents when said pressure is above atmospheric pressure, the valve forming a flap seal against a surface of said wall, the sealing action of the flap seal against said wall surface being free of influence from structural elements of the package while being directly responsive in its sealing force against the wall surface to the pressure level of the contents in the package space, the inter-relationship of the flap seal and the wall within the package being arranged to avoid impeding removal of the valve from the wall and the package. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283556 | Collapsible Hook Hanger - A collapsible hook hanger having a metal hook moveable between an upright position for displaying garments and a folded position for reducing the footprint of the hanger during packaging/transportation of pre-hung garments. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283557 | COMBINATION CARRIER UNIT AND HEAD SUPPORT APPARATUS - A combination carrier unit and head support apparatus has a carrier unit body with fastening members for releasably fastening the combination carrier unit and head support apparatus to a person. The carrier unit body has a head support in the form of a cushion releasably mountable thereon for supporting a person's head. The cushion may be inflatable or constructed of foam material and is provided with an attachment element to mount the cushion onto the carrier unit body. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283558 | MOUNTING A DEVICE TO AN ITEM OF HEADWEAR - An apparatus and associated method for mounting a device beneath the brim of a helmet. The apparatus defines a passageway that is sized to receivingly engage the device, and further defines an aperture pattern arranged to align with a preexisting threaded fastener pattern on the helmet to operably position the bracket beneath the brim not extending substantially beyond an outer edge of the brim. A flexible portion of the apparatus is selectively engageable to transmit a force to the flexible portion of the bracket to operably reduce the size of the passageway and thereby frictionally affix the bracket to the device. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283559 | Personal Securing Apparatus for Handheld Devices - A securing apparatus for a handheld device or object is comprised of a sleek, fashionable, flexible elastic strip or band, enhancing a user's gripping capability, thereby preventing abuse and accidental dropping of the device. The elastic strip is removably attached to the device by removable attaching means connected or integrated to each end of the strip. The apparatus may be further provided with a discrete lift mechanism, either attached or integrally formed with the elastic strip. The apparatus retains its form after stretching, and is taut against a surface of the device to avoid catching against exterior objects, fitting discretely on any surface of the device. The securing apparatus can be installed for easy use and minimal dexterity for all users and can be made in different sizes, color, and of different materials having elastomeric properties. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283560 | Machine and process for personal, side mounted biomechanically engineered lifting device; a means of lifting awkward and heavy loads - The side-mounted, biomechanically designed lifting device maximizes the lifting capability of human anatomy. A harness with a shoulder pad crosses the user's body diagonally. The load is supported by an adjustable load strap at the user's side from a support ring attached to the harness. One end of the support strap is attached to the harness and the other to a lifting handle. With this device and method heavy and awkward loads like plywood and drywall may be carried and manipulated easily. The side-mounted lifting harness causes the user to lean away from the load. This transfers the weight of a load to a point near the ground, below the vertical center of gravity of the user and between the lifter's feet. There is significant biomechanical advantage to this load configuration. One person can carry heavy, awkward loads safely and quickly with a minimum of physical stress. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283561 | ANTI-SLIP APPARATUS - An anti-slip attachment apparatus is provided including a first section having a first section first side and a first section second side. One of either loop fasteners or hook fasteners are on the first section first side. A second section adjoins the first section. The second section has a second section first side and a second section second side. The other of either loop fasteners or hook fasteners are on the second section first side. The second section is adapted to fold onto the first section such that the fasteners on the first section first side contact the fasteners on the second section first side. Additional loop or hook fasteners are on the second section second side. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283562 | Carrying Strap Arrangement for Supporting Stretchers in Land Vehicles, Aircraft and Watercraft - A carrying strap arrangement for use in supporting stretchers in land vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. A carrying strap is attached to a vehicle ceiling and floor by fittings disposed at ends of the carrying strap. At least one support strap is disposed on the carrying strap and is formed into a strap loop to accommodate the carrying handle of the stretcher. The support strap is guided in a sliding manner through a pass-through fitting to form the strap loop. An end of the support strap is secured to the pass-through fitting such that under load the support strap is drawn through the fitting and the strap loop is constricted. A spring element is disposed in the strap loop and expands the strap loop when it is not loaded. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283563 | UTILITY CARRIER - A utility carrier adapted for releaseable securement to a backpack, comprised of a front face having one or more pockets, a back face; and a means for releaseably securing the carrier to the backpack. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283564 | Integrated Skirt-Hood For A Backpack - A backpack having a body including a storage compartment formed between first and second ends. A support member can be attached to the body for supporting the body on a user. A skirt may be connected to the first end of the body and a hood can be integrally connected to the skirt. An actuation member may extend along at least a portion of the top edge portion of the skirt and connected to the hood to move the skirt and hood between open and closed positions so that when the actuation member is pulled, the skirt and hood are simultaneously moved to the closed position in a single motion to close the storage compartment at the first end of the body. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283565 | Determination of roll media dimensions - A measurement method for roll media comprises determining media thickness as a function of a relationship between media advance and media roll rotation. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283566 | Switch mechanism for staplers - A switch mechanism for a stapler includes a trigger and a pivotable member and a swing member are pivotably connected to the trigger by two pins. The pivotable member has a first protrusion extending from a top of the pivotable member. The pivotable member is received in a recess of the slide member a second protrusion extends from an inner top end thereof. A spring is connected between the first and second protrusions so that the slide member is movable relative to the pivotable member. The swing member includes a first curved part and a second curved part which is located at a side of the pivotable member. The curved part of the swing member is inserted into a hole of the slide member when pulling the trigger, the slide member is moved downward to change the relative position between the slide member and the valve of the stapler. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283567 | FUEL CARTRIDGE AND GAS-COMBUSTION TYPE DRIVING TOOL - A fuel cartridge, which is capable of being mounted on a tool main body of a gas-combustion type driving tool so as to supply fuel gas to a striking mechanism of the tool main body, is provided with an ejection nozzle provided at a port portion formed at an end portion of a cartridge main body and slidable with respect to the cartridge main body; a compression spring for biasing the ejection nozzle so that a tip end of the ejection nozzle protrudes from the cartridge main body; and an ejection hole formed at a side wall of a tip end portion of the ejection nozzle. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283568 | SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE - A surgical device is disclosed which includes a handle portion, a central body portion and a SULU. The SULU includes a proximal body portion, an intermediate pivot member and a tool assembly. The intermediate pivot member is pivotally secured to the proximal body portion about a first pivot axis and the tool assembly is pivotally secured to the intermediate pivot member about a second pivot axis which is orthogonal to the first pivot axis. The SULU includes a plurality of articulation links which are operably connected to the tool assembly by non-rigid links. The articulation links are adapted to releasably engage articulation links positioned in the central body portion. The body portion articulation links are connected to an articulation actuator which is supported for omni-directional movement to effect articulation of the tool assembly about the first and second axes. The handle portion includes a spindle and barrel assembly drive mechanism for advancing and retracting a drive member positioned in the tool assembly. In one embodiment, the tool assembly includes a cartridge assembly having a plurality of staples and an anvil assembly. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283569 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING WELDING - A system for monitoring a weld process is provided. The system includes an ultrasonic wave generator adapted to deliver an ultrasonic signal to a target material during a weld operation. The system also includes a pair of ultrasonic receiver elements with opposite directions of polarization relative to each other, the ultrasonic receiver elements configured to receive the ultrasonic signal propagated through the target material. The system further includes an electronic circuit coupled to the pair of ultrasonic receiver elements. The electronic circuit is configured to receive respective signals from the pair of ultrasonic receiver elements; wherein the respective signals comprise the ultrasonic signal and a noise signal. The electronic circuit is also configured to output the ultrasonic signal devoid of the noise signal. The system also includes a signal processor coupled to the electronic circuit, wherein the signal processor is configured to determine a quality level of a weld created during the weld operation by extracting data corresponding to the ultrasonic signal and comparing the data to a profile that corresponds to an acceptable quality level. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283570 | RESONANT NODAL MOUNT FOR LINEAR ULTRASONIC HORNS - A resonant, nodal mount suitable for linear horns. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283571 | METHOD OF ENHANCING FATIGUE STRENGTH OF FRICTION WELDED JOINT WITH BURRS - The present invention provides a method of enhancing a fatigue strength of a burr toe portion in the vicinity of a friction welded joint with burrs, so that the fatigue strength in the vicinity of the friction welded joint with burrs becomes equivalent to or superior to the strengths of the base bodies of the metallic members, the friction welded joint being obtained by welding two metallic members together by a friction welding technique. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283572 | Method for Repairing Cracks in Components and Solder Material for Soldering Components - The invention relates to a method for repairing components that consist of superalloys, in particular for repairing components that consist of a superalloy with an aligned microstructure in such a way that the repaired site likewise has an aligned microstructure. The method comprises the following steps: a solder material is applied to the repair site; the repair site with the applied solder material is heated until the latter melts; and the melted solder material is left to solidify. The solder material is an alloy with the same alloy components as the component alloy. At least the fraction of one alloy component in the solder material composition is modified in relation to the fraction of that alloy component in the component alloy composition, in such a way that the melting temperature of the solder material is reduced in relation to the melting temperature of the component alloy. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283573 | ELECTRODE WIRE MATERIAL AND SOLAR CELL HAVING CONNECTION LEAD WIRE FORMED OF THE WIRE MATERIAL - An electrode wire material that can be used in a solar cell is produced without using flattening rolls or endless belts and has excellent solderability. The electrode wire material includes a core material formed of a strip-like conductive material and a hot-dip solder plated layer formed on a surface of the core material. A recessed portion for storing molten solder is formed in the core material along the longitudinal direction and the hot-dip solder plated layer is filled in the recessed portion. The recessed portion for storing molten solder preferably has an opening width in the lateral direction of the core material of about 90% or more of the width of the core material. The core material is preferably formed of a clad material including an interlayer of a low thermal expansion Fe alloy and copper layers formed on both surfaces of the interlayer. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283574 | SOLDER BALL MOUNTING APPARATUS AND WIRING BOARD MANUFACTURING METHOD - A wiring board includes an insulating layer having a plurality of through holes formed therein, a base substrate layer positioned below the insulating layer, and a plurality of electrodes disposed on the base substrate layer, each electrode having an exposed surface exposed from a respective through hole, each exposed surfaces being coated with a flux. A plurality of solder balls are disposed on the fluxes in the through holes, respectively. An apparatus for mounting the solder balls on the plurality of electrodes includes: a solder ball removing unit configured to remove a first plurality of solder balls located other than in the through holes; and a solder ball pressing unit configured to press a second plurality of solder balls individually disposed in the through holes towards respective electrodes and into respective flux. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283575 | TECHNIQUES FOR ARRANGING SOLDER BALLS AND FORMING BUMPS - A mask having a plurality of through holes and a mold having a plurality of cavities are provided, and the through holes and the cavities are aligned. Conductive balls ale dispensed into the aligned through holes and cavities Substantially one ball is dispensed into each aligned through hole and cavity, and the mask with the holes and the cavities in the mold ale configured and dimensioned such that the balls are substantially flush with, or recessed below, an outer surface of the mask. The mask is removed, the conductive balls are aligned with pads of a semiconductor device, and the conductive balls are transferred to the pads by fluxless reflow in a formic acid environment. Vibrational, electrostatic, and direct transfer aspects are also disclosed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283576 | CUSTOMIZABLE FOLDER - A customizable folder is disclosed. The folder has an edge portion missing from a cover thereof, and is adapted to receive thereto a complementary piece to complete the space formed by the missing edge portion. Also disclosed is a kit for a customizable folder comprising a customizable folder and a plurality of complementary pieces. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283577 | Visually Enhanced Tab File System - A tab system for a folder ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283578 | "GREEN" TEMPERATURE- CONTROLLED MAILER - A mailer has an outer, longitudinally extending, biodegradable film with lateral edges folded on itself to form a pocket having an opening and sealable by a flap. An assembly is composed of an inner, longitudinally extending, biodegradable film having lateral edges and a longitudinal extending pad composed of textile cuttings and microbial and super-absorbent powders. The inner film extends longitudinally around the pad and is attached to the pad. The assembly is positioned in the pocket with the inner film being sealed to the outer film adjacent the opening to the pocket trapping the pad between the outer and inner films. Sealing tape is mounted on the inner film adjacent to the pocket to seal the pocket closed. The lateral edges of both the outer and inner films, which extend laterally beyond the pad, are heat sealed together. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283579 | REGULATED FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM PACKAGING - A packaging container is used to package a regulated fluid dispensing system including a regulated fluid dispensing device and a beverage container. The packaging includes carry handles, and a perforation pattern that allows a front panel of the packaging container to be removed thus exposing working parts of the dispensing device. The dispensing system may remain housed within the packaging during use that assists in stabilizing and protecting the dispensing system. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283580 | MATERIALS FOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PACKAGING AND RESULTING PACKAGING - In accordance with the invention, a method of manufacturing packaging and resulting packaging and associated pre-assemblies and blanks are provided, which, when utilized, result in packaging that has increased side panel strength and corner strength so as to enable effective vertical stacking of packaging when the packaging includes product. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283581 | PACKAGING AND DISPLAY TRAY FORMED FROM INTERLOCKED BLANKS - The present invention provides a tray for accommodating and dispensing a stacked plurality of consumable product packages and a method for forming the tray. The tray includes a housing having a bottom wall, opposed front and back walls, and opposed side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The housing defines an open upper end. The side walls include an undulating upper extent defined by space apart upwardly opening recesses. The recesses extend below the stacked packages for permitting manual grasping of the individual stacked packages through the side walls. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283582 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP - A method, system, and computer program product for defining identification information for a patron on a handheld device. The identification information for the patron is provided to an enrollment process. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283583 | Two Tier Authentication - There can be provided a complete and flexible multi-tier article authentication system. A number of implementation options are possible, and in one of which an article can include an applied code thereon, which applied code includes an identifier code for the article and a biometric type signature for the article, the biometric type signature having been generated from analysis of intrinsic surface or internal structure of a part of an article to which the applied code is applied. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283584 | Scaleable check processing module for a self-service check depositing terminal - A scaleable check processing module (SCPM) is provided for a self-service check depositing terminal. The SCPM comprises a supporting structure. The SCPM further comprises a first configurable mechanism located in the supporting structure and for (i) enabling a pocket module to be disposed at a first location of the supporting structure when the SCPM is to be installed into a first type of self-service check depositing terminal, (ii) enabling a pocket module to be disposed at a second location which is different from the first location of the supporting structure when the SCPM is to be installed into a second type of self-service check depositing terminal which is different from the first type of self-service depositing terminal, and (iii) enabling a pocket module to be disposed at a third location which is different from the first and second locations of the supporting structure when the SCPM is to be installed into a third type of self-service check depositing terminal which is different from the first and second types of self-service depositing terminals. The first configurable mechanism may comprise a three-way diverter which (i) diverts checks from an inlet path to a first outlet path when the SCPM is installed into the first type of self-service check depositing terminal, (ii) diverts checks from the inlet path to a second outlet path which is different from the first outlet path when the SCPM is installed into the second type of self-service check depositing terminal, and (iii) diverts checks from the inlet path to a third outlet path which is different from the first and second outlet paths when the SCPM is installed into the third type of self-service check depositing terminal. The SCPM may further comprise a second configurable mechanism located in the supporting structure and for enabling an escrow re-bunch module (ERBM) to be installed. The second configurable mechanism may comprise a two-way diverter which (i) diverts checks from an input path to a first output path when an ERBM, is not installed, and (ii) diverts checks from the input path to a second output path which is different from the first output path when an ERBM is installed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283585 | MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAVELERS - One method involves payment of money to a recipient traveling to one or more foreign countries by entering into a remote computer money transfer information from a sender. The money transfer information comprises recipient identification information, at least one country where the money is to be received, and a payment amount in an originating currency. The money transfer information is transmitted to a host computer system. When ready to receive payment in the designated country, recipient identification information along with a request to withdraw a portion of a possible payment amount is entered into a payout computer. The recipient identification information and the request to withdraw is transmitted to a host computer system, and the requested withdrawal is provided to the recipient in the local currency. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283586 | METHOD FOR SECURE USE OF IDENTIFICATION CARDS - A method for approving or refusing a transaction is based on the use of an identification card having card data thereon, the card data identifying account information pertaining to the authorized user of the identification card. The method includes storing issuer secondary security data in association with the account information. A transaction approval request is received from a vendor, the transaction approval request including the card data and transaction secondary identifier (secondary ID) data. The transaction is refused if the transaction secondary ID data does not correlate properly to the stored issuer secondary security data. Optionally, a post-transaction confirmation request is issued if the transaction is not refused. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283587 | CHARITABLE GIFT GIVING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a system for facilitating charitable gift giving including a card request interface configured to provide a charitable gift card to a requestor. The charitable gift card is tagged with identification information. The computerized system further includes a server comprising a payment interface configured to accept a payment and credit a value of money corresponding to the payment to the charitable gift card, wherein the payment interface is separate from the card interface, and a charity selection interface. The charity selection interface is configured to accept information related to the identification information, receive a selection of a donee charity and an amount to be paid using the identification information, pay the donee charity the amount to be paid, and deduct the amount to be paid from the amount credited to the charitable gift card. The system further includes a card storage database in operable communication with the server, the card storage database containing data related to the identification information, and an organization storage database in operable communication with the server, the organization storage database containing a list of selectable charitable organizations, the storage database accessible at least in part by a gift recipient. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283588 | Verification of a Biometric Identification - An identification verification system includes a combination of indicia that represent measurable characteristics mapped into a characteristic signature, and an indicia detector for detecting the characteristic signature and verifying authenticity of the characteristic signature. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283589 | ON-LINE GENERATION AND AUTHENTICATION OF ITEMS - Items that require authentication, such as coupons or tickets are printed with a data carrier such as a data matrix or an RFID device. Encoded on the data carrier is a value based token, which comprises a header, a payload and a security portion. The header identifies the token type and also includes a unique identification of the token. A PIN flag may also be included. The payload may be encrypted and contain data which gives an authorised party access to a portion of a databases that stores information corresponding to the token identifier. The security portion may comprise a hash or a digital signature. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283590 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTING PRODUCTS - A method and system for vending products from a defined area, such as a micro-warehouse with a door. The method includes fitting each product with a radio frequency identification tag, positioning the plurality of products in a micro-warehouse, sensing opening and closing of the micro-warehouse door, scanning the plurality of products in the micro-warehouse upon sensing closing of the door to determine the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, generating a message based on the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, transmitting the message to a remote processor or server, and maintaining an inventory in the remote processor based on the message. The system is designed to be accessed by authorized individuals possessing some type of code or identifying mechanism. The micro-warehouses may be cabinets, refrigerators, secured rooms, or similar storage units or areas. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283591 | Public transit system fare processor for transfers - An implementation of a system and method for processing transfer rides associated with at least one public transit network is provided. The system and method preprocess transactions to consolidate or eliminate unnecessary transactions with a financial institution clearing and settlement network. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283592 | COMMODITY SALES DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A checkout counter is used for checkout transactions performed by a store clerk and a customer face to face. The checkout counter is set between a waiting position of the store clerk and a waiting position of the customer. A commodity-code input apparatus is arranged on a downstream side of a flow of commodities on which the store clerk takes a commodity planned to be purchased by the customer and moves the commodity. A commodity code input by the commodity-code input apparatus is used for settlement by a POS terminal. An information display is arranged further on an upstream side of the flow of commodities than the commodity-code input apparatus. Information for customers lining up to wait for their turns for checkout transactions is displayed on the information display. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283593 | MERCHANDISE SALES DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A merchandise sales data processing apparatus has a scanning section, a facing section and a settlement section laterally arrayed in an X-direction. A shop assistant stands a position that is side by side to the merchandise sales data processing apparatus in a Y-direction. A customer comes to a position that is side by side to the merchandise sales data processing apparatus in the Y-direction on the opposite side. The customer places a shopping basket with an article in it, on the top surface of the facing section. The shop assistant takes the article out of the shopping basket. The shop assistant moves the article in the Y-direction through the space above the facing section. The shop assistant causes the scanning section to optically scan an article code formed as a code symbol attached to the article. The shop assistant carries out settlement based on the article code scanned by the scanning section, by using the settlement section. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283594 | METHOD OF BUNDLING ACTIVATION AND SALES OF GIFT CARDS - A method for bundling the activation and sale of gift cards is provided whereby a plurality of gift cards is packaged together into a multi-pack that is then purchased and activated in a single transaction. In this manner, electronic transaction cards are bundled such that there is more than one card in a single package. The customer is then presented with a variety of the electronic transaction card multi-packs for consideration and purchase. Upon making their selection, the customer takes the multi-pack to a cashier to complete a traditional checkout and purchase operation. The cards are then bulk activated at an activation terminal. This allows a person purchasing a multi-pack, for example to purchase three $25.00 gift cards for their face value plus one activation fee and then distribute each of those cards to a different individual as a gift. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283595 | INTELLIGENT IMPLEMENT HAVING METAL ENCASED PASSIVE RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSPONDER AND EXAMPLES OF USE - A metal-encased passive radio-frequency transponder assembly includes a metal housing having an external surface and an opening accessing an interior space, the opening closeable with a metal cover to provide a solid metal encasement The interior space of the encasement is defined by the interior walls of the housing and cover. The solid metal encasement has a substantially uniform wall thickness between the interior wall surface adjacent which an antenna assembly is disposed and the opposing external surface of less than about 0.5 mm. A passive radio-frequency transponder device is received within the interior space of the housing. The passive transponder device has an iron core antenna assembly. The antenna assembly is disposed adjacent the interior wall surface of the interior space and oriented to maximally couple a radio-frequency signal present at the interior wall surface to an antenna of the antenna assembly. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283596 | Safety equipment - A method of monitoring safety helmets comprising several steps. A unique identifier is provided on each of a plurality of safety helmets, and the unique identifiers are stored in a database. A plurality of the helmets are inspected and the unique identifier is read for each of the inspected helmets. For each inspected helmet, the date of inspection is stored in the database with reference to the respective unique identifier, and for each inspected helmet, a period from the date of its inspection to the present time is monitored. Helmets for which the period exceeds a predetermined period are subsequently identified and for those helmets the steps of inspection, identifier reading, and storage of date of inspection with reference to the identifier are repeated. | 2009-11-19 |