47th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090283196 | Multilayered Polymeric Structure - A multilayered polymeric structure having at least two polymeric layers is provided, each layer being a mixture of a polymeric composition with carbon fibrils. The multilayer polymeric structure may include an electrically conductive material between the first and second polymeric layers. A process for making a multilayered polymeric structure for packaging electronic components is also provided. The multilayered polymeric material is used to form trays and packages for containing electrical components. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283197 | Magnetically attractable fastening device - The present invention provides a magnetically attractable fastening device. The device comprises magnetically attractable ends joined together by a flexible bridge. The magnetically attractable ends each comprise at least one magnetically attractable element. At least one of the elements is a permanent magnet. The magnetically attractable elements are positioned in the ends of the device to provide a differential magnetic field at each end. The magnetically responsive elements are encapsulated in a non-magnetic material. The bridge that joins the ends of the device also comprise a non-magnetic material. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283198 | PRESSURE CONTROL MECHANISM FOR ADHESIVE THERMAL COMPRESSION BONDING MACHINES - Mechanism for controlling pressure during the adhesive thermal compression bonding provides benefits of higher production yield, improved adhesive bonding performance and quality. Springs and pneumatic pistons are utilized to provide improved pressure control during the adhesive thermal compression bonding process. All production parts have certain geometric tolerances and automatically accommodating these tolerances increases production yield by reducing waste of incompletely adhesive bonded parts. The gaps caused by the parts tolerance are closed in a controlled manner using the mechanism and the pressure is controlled for effective adhesive bonding. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283199 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LABELING VIALS USEFUL IN SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING PRESCRIPTIONS - An apparatus for applying a label to a pharmaceutical vial includes: a base having a receiving section, a labeling section, and a pick-up section; an index member attached to the base, the index member including a receiving compartment, the index member configured to receive a vial from a vial dispenser in the receiving compartment as the receiving section is positioned over the receiving section and convey the vial to the labeling section of the base; a label source positioned to present a label to a vial located in the labeling section of the base; and a labeling assembly mounted in the labeling section of the base, the labeling assembly configured to receive the vial from the index member and apply the label to the vial. The index member is further configured to convey the labeled vial from the labeling section to the pick-up section. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283200 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND APPARATUS OF ORGANIC RESIN COATED METAL SHEET - [Problem] The present invention provides a manufacturing method and apparatus of an organic resin coated metal sheet which can surely remove resin portions projecting from both edges of a metal sheet. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283201 | REINFORCED FIBER CEMENT ARTICLE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND INSTALLING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a reinforced fiber cement article comprising a fiber cement piece and a reinforcing fixture bonded to a portion of the fiber cement piece for improving the performance, strength and durability of the fiber cement piece. The reinforcing fiber cement article could be used as or in conjunction with a siding plank assembly, which further comprises an interlocking feature that allows the siding plank to be stacked with other siding planks in a manner such that a uniform and deep shadow line is created. The interlocking feature sets the gauge of the exposed plank face and allows for leveling of the plank during installation. The reinforcing fixture could also serve as a thick butt piece or a plastic spline that produces a deep shadow line. A cementitious adhesive is used to bond the reinforcing fixture to the fiber cement piece. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283202 | PROCESS FOR THE WELDING OF TWO POLYAMIDE PARTS - A process for the welding of two polyamide parts, both made of a polyamide composition comprising a polyamide and optionally additives, the polyamide of one part (part L) having a lower softening temperature than the polyamide of the other part (part H) and wherein the polyamide composition of part L comprises one or more viscosity increasing additives increasing the melt shear viscosity of the polyamide composition at least by 30% compared to melt shear viscosity of the polyamide (measured according to ISO 11443 (A1) standard at a shear rate of 100 s | 2009-11-19 |
20090283203 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR BUILDING PNEUMATIC TYRES - During building of a tyre, at least one component of elastomeric material is manufactured through application of an elongated element in the form of coils disposed side by side and/or superposed onto a forming support driven in rotation and transversely moved in front of an applicator device. The elongated element is formed by feeding a continuous thread element coming from an extruder between two shaping rollers. During formation, a detector operating close to the shaping rollers cyclically detects the width of the elongated element and the cross-section area of the continuous thread element to monitor the volumetric flow rate of the continuous thread element close to the shaping rollers. The feeding speed of the continuous thread element toward the shaping rollers is adjusted through feedback on the extruder or on a driving device operating downstream of the extruder itself, to keep the volumetric flow rate value within a predetermined range. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283204 | LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITION, LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY HAVING THE LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITION, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - A liquid crystal display comprises: a first substrate; a second substrate facing the first substrate; a liquid crystal layer formed between the first substrate and the second substrate, a first electrode formed on one of the first substrate and the second substrate, and a second electrode formed on one of the first substrate and the second substrate. The second electrode forms an electric field to a liquid crystal layer along with the first electrode, and the liquid crystal layer comprises about 25-35 wt % of a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, and about 9-11 wt % of a compound represented by Chemical Formula 8. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283205 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A THIN-FILM MAGNETIC HEAD - A method of manufacturing a thin-film magnetic head is capable of planarizing and forming the upper surface of a main magnetic pole with high precision, of forming a trailing gap with a precise form, and of efficiently and precisely forming side shields and a trailing shield. A stopper layer is formed so as to cover a magnetic pole and so that a thickness thereof at positions on both sides of the magnetic pole is a predetermined side shield gap width. After a resist layer has been formed so that a thickness thereof at positions on both sides of the magnetic pole is a predetermined side shield width, an insulating layer is formed thereupon and then lapping according to a CMP process is carried out until the stopper layer becomes exposed. After this, the stopper layer is removed by dry etching until the upper surface of the magnetic pole becomes exposed, and then the upper surface of the magnetic pole is lapped by a CMP process until the surface is planarized. Next, the resist layer is removed and the stopper layer that becomes exposed due to such removal is also removed to form the trailing shield and the side shields. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283206 | NON-SHORTENING WRAPPED BALLOON - A non-shortening catheter balloon having a longitudinal axis and an inflatable balloon able to be affixed to a catheter shaft is provided. The balloon has an uninflated length which remains relatively unchanged upon inflation and is formed of least two helically oriented wrapped passes of balloon materials at a balanced force angle. Methods of making this balloon are also provided. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283207 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE WORN ARTICLE - A method for manufacturing a disposable worn article of the present invention includes: a first step of applying an adhesive on at least one of a first web and a second web; a second step of sandwiching an elastic member between the first and second webs and combining the first and second webs and the elastic member together, thereby producing a combined web; and a third step of melting a portion of at least one of the first and second webs and a portion of the elastic member, thereby reducing a shrinking force of the elastic member in the melted portion. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283208 | Method for Manufacturing Sheets - A method for manufacturing sheets includes first setting up a mold and then followed by conducting steps for making the sheets. As stone is thin-plate stone, the sheet is light-weighted, allowing a user to easily install the sheet to a desired location and achieving an object of saving installation time and cost of labor hours. Furthermore, an inner layer of the sheet is provided with a thermal insulating material, to achieve objects of thermal insulation and saving electricity. On the other hand, as the stone can be assembled by putting together waste stone, an object of recycling for environmental protection is achieved. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283209 | METHOD FOR STAMPING THERMALLY ACTIVATABLE ADHESIVE MATERIALS WHICH ARE NOT TACKY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE - The invention relates to a method for producing stampings from thermally activatable adhesive films, said method being characterised in that a) a thermally activatable adhesive material is first applied to a first carrier material, and b) the thermally activatable layer of adhesive material is laminated onto a temporary carrier material (“release liner”) under the action of heat, during a subsequent step. The release liner comprises at least one surface based on polyolefins, said surface being non-tacky at room temperature and activatable under the action of heat in such a way that it has adhesive properties. The method is also characterised in that c) the thermally activatable layer of adhesive material on the release liner is subjected to a stamping process. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283210 | Method and Device for the Permanent Connection of Integrated Circuit To a Substrate - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for permanently joining integrated circuits ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283211 | Method of Manufacturing a Display Device and Bonding Method - Provided is a method of bonding a transparent plate or a touch panel to a flat display without allowing air bubbles to form. A fixed amount of liquid adhesive is applied in dots to a bonding surface around corners and at the center. More adhesive is applied to connect the dots of applied adhesive with lines. The bonding surface is then reversed, causing the adhesive to drip, and the dripping adhesive is brought into contact with an opposite bonding surface to fill a gap between the bonding surfaces with the adhesive. The adhesive is cured by irradiation with light incident from a transparent plate side. In short, after dots of adhesive are brought into contact with the opposite bonding surface and the adhesive flows into a pattern that does not let in air bubbles, the gap between the bonding surfaces is filled with the adhesive. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283212 | Method for Sealing a Pipe Section - A pipe section in a pipe is quickly sealed with a hardenable, partially hardened, flat insert mat or prepreg. Adhesive is applied at least to the outer surface of the insert, adhesive is introduced between two superposed end regions of the insert, and to insert is given the form of a cylinder jacket. The insert is placed on an elongated balloon, a part of the insert is placed against the balloon and its jacket continuously covered at least in a partial area, and the remaining region of the insert which does not adjoin the balloon is turned into a loop and pressed against the outer surface of the insert. The balloon with the insert is inserted into the pipe and positioned at the leak or weak location. Then the balloon is inflated, such that the insert is pressed against the inside wall of the pipe and the adhesive is hardened. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283213 | CROSS-LINKING FILM ADHESIVES - The invention relates to a two-component bonding agent system, consisting of a component A and a component B, comprising A) at least one polymer that possesses at least one Michael acceptor group, and in addition at least one Michael donor group, B) a compound catalyzing the Michael reaction, as well as optional additional additives and/or auxiliaries, wherein the polymer of component A has a number average molecular weight (M | 2009-11-19 |
20090283214 | Device and method for separating adhesive - A device and method for separating adhesive includes a gear and a tension element. The device may be designed to stall before the tension element can break. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283215 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NANO-PANTOGRAPHY - A method is provided for creating a plurality of substantially uniform nano-scale features in a substantially parallel manner in which an array of micro-lenses is positioned on a surface of a substrate, where each micro-lens includes a hole such that the bottom of the hole corresponds to a portion of the surface of the substrate. A flux of charged particles, e.g., a beam of positive ions of a selected element, is applied to the micro-lens array. The flux of charged particles is focused at selected focal points on the substrate surface at the bottoms of the holes of the micro-lens array. The substrate is tilted at one or more selected angles to displace the locations of the focal points across the substrate surface. By depositing material or etching the surface of the substrate, several substantially uniform nanometer sized features may be rapidly created in each hole on the surface of the substrate in a substantially parallel manner. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283216 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A vertical single wall reaction tube type batch processing furnace can reduce the generation of particles. A method of removing native oxide film by fluoride gas can enhance the efficiency of utilization of gas. A method of exciting reaction gas by a catalyst at high temperature can be applied to a batch processing. A method of exciting reaction gas by a catalyst utilizes an oxidizing agent and gas other than an oxidizing agent. The flow rate of gas in the gas injection pipe and that of gas in the exhaust pipe are made to be substantially equal to each other. The gap between two adjacent wafers is made greater than the mean free path of gas. The oxidizing agent is dissociated by a catalyst of Ir, V or Kanthal while the gas other than the oxidizing agent is dissociated by a catalyst of W. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283217 | APPARATUS FOR ETCHING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A wafer pedestal of a semiconductor apparatus is provided. The wafer pedestal is capable of supporting a substrate. The wafer pedestal includes a pedestal having at least one purge opening configured to flow a purge gas and at least one chucking opening configured to chuck the substrate over the pedestal. The pedestal includes a sealing band disposed between the at least one purge opening and the at least one chucking opening. The sealing band is configured to support the substrate. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283218 | TRIM DEVICE RESISTANT TO VARIATIONS IN ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY - A finish trim for use in dry wall construction having an elongated core that is configured with a flange having outwardly facing surfaces to which is affixed a pre shrunk covering strip. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283219 | Adhesive applying apparatus for applying an adhesive compound on fabric material - An adhesive applying apparatus for applying an adhesive compound on fabric material pieces comprises an adhesive compound supplying and applying device, for applying an adhesive compound supported by a strip to one or more fabric pieces, by interexchangeable guide means. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283220 | DIE BONDING APPARATUS - A die bonding apparatus cooperates to a die and a substrate having a die bonding surface. The die bonding apparatus includes a carrier, a die ejecting mechanism and a substrate holding mechanism. The carrier carries the die. The die ejecting mechanism has at least one ejecting unit. The substrate holding mechanism holds the substrate and is disposed opposite to the die ejecting mechanism. The substrate and the carrier move relatively to each other in two dimensions on a plane parallel to the die-bonding surface. The carrier is located between the die ejecting mechanism and the substrate. The ejecting unit pushes against the carrier for transferring the die on the carrier onto the die bonding surface of the substrate. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283221 | Robotic Soaper - A single-cell workstation for processing a tire-wheel assembly including a tire and a wheel is disclosed. The single cell workstation includes a soaping sub-station. The soaping sub-station includes a housing defined by a support surface and one or more walls extending from the support surface and a plurality of fluid dispensing portions extending from the support surface. An apparatus for lubricating one or more beads of a tire is also disclosed. The apparatus includes a head portion; a plurality of radially-adjustable clamping portions axially extending from the head portion; and a plurality of radially-adjustable lubrication applicators axially extending from the head portion. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283222 | WINDOW SHADE - A window shade includes an upper track, a lower track, a shade assembly, a lift cord means and a bead chain means. The lift cord means includes two boxes located in the upper track at two sides thereof and a flattened cord winding on the periphery of a jutting ring located in each box. By coupling a transmission axle with a transmission means located at one side of the bead chain means a concurrent transmission can be formed. Thereby the bead chain can aid retraction of the shade assembly through the transmission means to reduce transmission load of the bead chain means. The bead chain means of a suitable loading capability can be selected according to the weight of the shade assembly to reduce the load of the transmission means to facilitate extension of the shade assembly. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283223 | CORDLESS WINDOW SHADE - A cordless widow shade includes at least an upper track, a lower track, a shade assembly and an automatic winding means. The upper track has a holding trough to hold the automatic winding means and wire directing sets close to two sides thereof to direct a first lift cord and a second lift cord of the shade assembly. The automatic winding means has a retaining set to hinge a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a first transmission wheel, a second transmission wheel and an elastic element. The elastic element is an S-shaped elastic reed with two ends coupling on the first and second transmission wheels. Through rotation of the automatic winding means, retraction and extension of the cordless window shade can be controlled to facilitate operation. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283224 | DUAL ROLL BLIND SYSTEM - A dual roll blind system is able to adjust a light shading degree and comprises a winding roll which includes a roll casing rotatably supported between both side plates of a ceiling bracket; a driving winding roll which includes a moving member disposed between both side plates in parallel with the winding roll and is thread-engaged with a screw shaft rotating by means of a blind winding device of one side, a straight moving member which is provided for left and right straight movements by restricting the rotation of the moving member, and a roll casing engaged with the moving member and the straight moving member; a first blind raw material of which upper end is fixed at the winding roll and in which a light transmission part and a light non-transmission part having constant widths are alternately formed in a width wise direction; a second blind raw material of which upper end is fixed at the driving winding roll and which has a light transmission part and a light non-transmission part corresponding to the first blind raw material and is movable left and right; and a counter weight bar which fixes a lower end of the first blind raw material with a lower end of the second blind raw material being slidably inserted into the counter weight bar in a parallel direction. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283225 | Apparatus, System, and Method for Combining a Retractable Shade with a Drapery Rod - An apparatus, system, and method for combining a retractable shade with a drapery rod include an outer rod and an inner rod rotatably supported on an interior of the outer rod. A motive mechanism is supported on an interior of the outer rod external to the inner rod for rotating the inner rod relative to the outer rod. A fabric is coupled to the inner rod. The outer rod has a slot through which the fabric extends and retracts. When the blind is in a retracted condition, the drapery rod conceals the blind. Thus, the drapery rod is a monolithic combination drapery rod. The motive mechanism may include a motor. The blind may be moved by operation of the motor through a wired or wireless connection. A drapery may be movably supported on the outer rod. In another embodiment, a separate decorative drapery rod conceals a motorized drapery rod within. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283226 | Roller Shade - A roller shade includes at least an upper rail, a lower rail, a shade assembly, an automatic winding assembly and an anchor seat. The automatic winding assembly and the anchor seat are installed on two sides of the upper rail. The automatic winding assembly has a first cap assembly and a first transmission unit hinged inside to perform transmission through an elastic element. The first transmission unit further has a stub shaft at another side to wedge in one side of an axle of the shade assembly. The anchor seat is wedged in another side of the axle of the shade assembly to form rotation. Through rotation of the automatic winding assembly, retraction and extension of the shade can be controlled to facilitate operation. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283227 | Clutch operated electric aircraft window with manual override - A novel electrically driven window shade using an electromagnetic clutch and an override mechanism accessible to a passenger in the aircraft interior, whose shade is driven by an electric motor coupled to a drive sprocket through the electromagnetic clutch. The clutch and electric motor are typically wired in series with one another such that when the motor is energized the clutch is engaged, allowing the window shade to move between an opened and closed position. When the electric motor is de-energized, the clutch is disengaged and the novel override device may be used to manually move the shade between a raised or lowered position. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283228 | GUIDE - A guide for aligning at least one mesh interstice of more than one respective mesh panel. The guide includes a first portion configured for engaging the first mesh panel and a second portion configured for engaging a further mesh panel is disclosed. When the first and second portions are engaged, the at least one mesh interstice of the respective first and further mesh panels are caused to substantially align. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283229 | FUNCTIONALIZING CELLULOSIC AND LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIALS - Irradiated lignocellulosic or cellulosic materials are provided which contain carboxylic acid groups and/or other functional groups not present in a naturally occurring cellulosic or lignocellulosic material from which the irradiated material was obtained | 2009-11-19 |
20090283230 | ADDITIVE, USE OF SAID ADDITIVE IN PAPER OR BOARD PRODUCTION, A METHOD OF IMPROVING PAPER OR BOARD MANUFACTURING AND A METHOD OF IMPROVING PAPER OR BOARD PRODUCT - An additive for paper or board production e.g. for decreasing pitch problems. The additive includes at least a component including fatty acid glycerides, preferably triglycerides, comprising a high percentage of unsaturated, preferably polyunsaturated, fatty acids. Raw or partly polymerized plant oil, such as sunflower oil, may be used. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283231 | TEMPORARY WET STRENGTH RESIN FOR PAPER APPLICATIONS - A thermosetting resin comprising a reacted A) first partially crosslinked glyoxalated polymer comprising a reacted (i) first polyacrylamide backbone and (ii) a first glyoxal component; and B) a second crosslinked glyoxalated polymer comprising a reacted (i) second polyacrylamide backbone and (ii) a second glyoxyal component; such that the first polyacrylamide backbone has a molecular weight that is less than the molecular weight of the second polyacrylamide backbone; and the first polyacrylamide backbone and the second polyacrylamide backbone have a weight ratio ranging from 75:25 to 95:5. Methods for making and using the resin. Fibrous substrates made with the resin. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283232 | PAPER AND PAPERBOARD PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CORRESPONDING NOVEL RETENTION AND DRAINAGE AIDS, AND PAPERS AND PAPERBOARDS THUS OBTAINED - The invention concerns an improved method for making paper, which uses a branched polymer prepared in invert emulsion as the main retention agent, and bentonite as a secondary retention agent (dual type system). The two additions are separated by a step for shearing the fibrous suspension (or mass). The invention results in highly improved retention and also highly improved dewatering. Moreover, it enables the bentonite content in white water to be reduced. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283233 | FABRIC BELT FOR A MACHINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF WEB MATERIAL, PARTICULARLY PAPER OR CARDBOARD - The invention relates to a fabric belt for a machine for the production of web material, particularly paper or cardboard, including a first fabric layer providing a web material contact side and formed by way of the interweaving of warps with wefts, and a second fabric layer positioned below the first fabric layer and formed by way of the interweaving of warps with wefts, wherein the ratio of the number of warps of the first fabric layer to the number of warps of the second fabric layer is greater than 1. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283234 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING A FIBROUS WEB - A method for drying a fibrous web, particularly a paper, cardboard or tissue web whereby the moving fibrous web is treated with got air in the area of a pre-definable drying zone the fibrous web is treated, at leas in some areas inside the drying zone with steam. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283235 | Shaped pulp article and resulting surface covering and method of making same - A shaped pulp article and the method for making same are disclosed. The method of making a shaped pulp article includes the steps of preparing a slurry by mixing at least one material of construction with water, placing the slurry in a porous mold having a shaped molding surface, extracting excess water through the porous mold to form the shaped article, and pressing the shaped article between complementary heated male and female structures. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283236 | APPARATUS TO PRODUCE A FIBROUS WEB - An apparatus to produce a fibrous web having a three-dimensional surface structure, especially a paper, cardboard or tissue web, includes a headbox, a forming element, especially a forming roll, a structured fabric and a dewatering fabric, whereby the structured fabric and the dewatering fabric run together and form a stock infeed nip and are carried over the forming element whereby the structured fabric is the inside fabric and the dewatering fabric is the outside fabric and whereby fibrous suspension is fed into the stock infeed nip by way of the headbox. At least one catch pan is provided in the area of the outfeed nip which is formed between the forming element and the structured fabric coming off it for water, fibers, fines and/or similar substances accumulating in the area of this outfeed nip | 2009-11-19 |
20090283237 | Rotary Drum and vibratory conveyor system - A rotary drum and vibratory conveyor system including a single walled rotary drum positioned above a vibratory conveyor assembly. The rotary drum may be segmented with each segment having end flanges that are connected to an adjoining segment with bolts. A section or sections of the rotary drum have perforations covered by a dust hood that allow sand and media to fall from the drum through a funnel structure onto the conveyor assembly. The vibratory conveyor assembly includes upper and lower conveyors, where the upper conveyor collects the media falling from the drum and passes the sand to the lower conveyor. The media may be redirected back to the drum inlet to be reused. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283238 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR OPTICAL ELEMENT - To obtain a positioning reference portion with good processing accuracy, which is formed of a newly-formed surface, a blank is press-molded by an upper mold, whereby a vertex portion abuts on an inner wall portion of a lower mold. In such a way, an oxide film that covers the vertex portion is broken by an internal pressure of the blank, and a raw material without oxide is moved by viscous flow from an inside thereof as illustrated by arrows. The raw material without oxide moved by viscous flow is thrust against the inner wall portion of the lower mold, whereby a newly-formed surface is formed, and this newly-formed surface serves as a positioning reference portion of an optical element. The newly-formed surface has surface roughness of the inner wall portion of the lower mold transferred thereto, and the positioning reference portion having good roughness is formed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283239 | MOLD-FORMING ASSEMBLY - A mold-forming assembly for forming chemical set sand into a plurality of mold portions for one or more objects to be cast in the mold portions. The assembly includes a loading subassembly for forming the mold portions, a positioning subassembly for positioning each mold portion in a predetermined position, and a conveyor subassembly extending between the loading and positioning subassemblies, for moving the mold portions from the loading subassembly to the positioning subassembly. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283240 | SIDE DAM WITH INSERT - A side dam for use in a continuous twin roll caster system includes a body of refractory material having opposed outer surfaces with one outer surface adapted to contact molten metal and casting rolls in a continuous twin roll caster system and retain molten metal, and an opposite outer surface having fastening portions of refractory material adapted to attach said side dam to a side dam holder to hold said side dam in place during casting; an aperture in the outer surface of the body positioned adjacent a nip of the continuous twin roll caster system and adapted to receive a side dam insert; and a side dam insert of a second refractory material harder than the refractory material of the body having a first surface adapted to contact molten metal and form with the outer surface of the body the outer surface of the side dam. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283241 | Equipment for continuous casting operation - Equipment for a continuous casting operation includes a closed chamber having first and second connecting holes, a furnace unit disposed in the chamber, a horizontal casting apparatus connected to the first connecting hole and including at least one first die having a first passage connected to the melting furnace, a first drawing unit disposed downstream of the horizontal casting apparatus, an upcast casting apparatus disposed above the chamber and connected to the second connecting hole, and a second drawing unit disposed downstream of the upcast casting apparatus. The upcast casting apparatus includes at least one second die having a second passage connected to the melting furnace. With the equipment, either horizontal casting or upcasting may be performed. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283242 | THERMO-CHEMICAL HEAT PUMP AND METHODS OF GENERATING HEAT FROM A GAS STREAM - A method of generating heat from a gas stream includes providing a first gas stream having a first temperature and a moisture content approximately saturating the gas stream, removing the moisture content from the first gas stream to form a second gas stream having a second temperature greater than the first temperature of the first gas stream, and heat exchanging the second gas stream having the second temperature greater than the first temperature of the first gas stream. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283243 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A securing structure of a heat dissipation device for an electronic component includes a fastener and a securing arm. The fastener includes a bolt and a spring surrounding the bolt. The bolt includes a main portion, a bottom fixing portion and a top head portion. An aperture extends inwardly from a free end of the securing arm with a width not smaller than the main portion and smaller than the fixing portion. The main portion of the bolt is received in the aperture with the spring compressed between an upper surface of the securing arm and the head portion, and the fixing portion abutting a lower surface of the securing arm. An engaging portion extends perpendicularly from the securing arm around the aperture and engages with the fastener to hold the fastener in the aperture of the securing arm. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283244 | Stacked and Redundant Chip Coolers - A cooler includes a base layer, a cooling layer including at least one inlet slot and at least one outlet slot for flowing a coolant across a cooling structure including a plurality of staggered fins arranged in rows and columns, wherein fins of adjacent columns are staggered, and at least one manifold layer disposed on the cooling layer for flowing the coolant from a cooler inlet to the at least inlet slot and from the at least one outlet slot to a cooler outlet, the at least one manifold layer having a top layer comprising the cooler inlet and the cooler outlet. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283245 | WET/DRY COOLING TOWER AND METHOD - An atmospheric cooling tower apparatus includes a housing structure having an air inlet and an air outlet, a first evaporative heat transfer media disposed in the housing, and a closed coil heat transfer media disposed in the housing. A water distribution assembly is disposed above the evaporative heat transfer media and configured to distribute water onto the evaporative fill heat transfer fill media. A collection basin is disposed beneath the evaporative heat transfer media configured to collect water that has passed through the evaporative heat transfer media. A first control valve controls an inflow of water to supply water to one or both of the evaporative heat transfer media and the closed coil heat transfer media. The closed coil heat transfer media and the evaporative heat transfer media are disposed laterally next to each other. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283246 | Cooling fin structure and heat-dissipating module thereof - A cooling fin structure and a heat-dissipating module thereof are provided. The cooling fin structure includes a plate. The plate extends bilaterally to form a first guiding portion and a second guiding portion with a first included angle between the first guiding portion and the plate and a second included angle between the second guiding portion and the plate. The plate and the first and second guiding portions together define a trough. The cooling fins are stacked up and coupled to a heat pipe, a base, and a fan so as to form a heat-dissipating module. The first guiding portion and the second guiding portion of the cooling fin structure guide a heat-dissipating fluid generated by the fan to the plate and concentrate the fluid so as to enhance heat dissipation greatly. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283247 | Evaporator unit - An evaporator unit includes an evaporator configured to evaporate a refrigerant, and a capillary tube configured to decompress the refrigerant. The capillary tube has two longitudinal ends bonded to the evaporator. At least one position of a middle portion between the two longitudinal ends of the capillary tube is fixed to the evaporator by press-contacting the evaporator. Therefore, it can prevent a crack from being caused at the bonding portions of the two longitudinal ends of the capillary tube. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283248 | Temperature Managing For Electronic Components - A method and arrangement for managing the temperature of an electronic component. A reservoir holds a tempering liquid. A pressurizing device pressurizes the liquid, and provides the liquid to a spraying device, which sprays the liquid onto the electronic component. A heat remover cools the liquid when thermal energy is to be removed from the component, and a heating device heats the liquid when thermal energy is to be provided to the component when powering up the component in low temperatures. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283249 | Dual Pipe Heat Exchanger of Boiler for House Heating and Hot Water - Disclosed is a double pipe heat exchanger for a boiler supplying heating water and hot water, which can prevent water from being condensed even if cold heating water or cold water is introduced into an inlet of the heat exchanger in the boiler for supplying heating water and hot water The heat exchanger includes: a plurality of outer heating water pipes to which combustion heat is applied from a burner of a combustion chamber; a plurality of inner pipes, each of which is inserted in each outer pipe; a returned heating water pipe in which cold heating water is introduced; and a cold water pipe in which cold water is introduced, wherein the returned heating water pipe and the cold water pipe are connected to one of the inner pipes. The heat exchanger has a structure in that returned cold heating water or cold water is firstly introduced into the inner pipe of an heat exchanger, sufficiently preheated, and introduced into the outer pipe of the heat exchanger again, thereby preventing water from being condensed around an inlet of the heat exchanger through which returned cold heating water or cold water is introduced. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283250 | HIGH STRENGTH AND HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY HEAT TRANSFER APPARATUS - A heat transfer apparatus includes a first protective layer of a first metallic material, a second protective layer of a second metallic material, and a heat transfer layer bonded between the first protective layer and the second protective layer. The heat transfer layer is made of a metal matrix composite, such as aluminum oxide reinforcement dispersed within a copper matrix. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283251 | HEAT FLOW DEVICE - A device comprises equipment ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283252 | GAS HEATER - A method and apparatus for heating or cooling a fluid. An inlet conduit coupled to a plurality of distribution nozzles in fluid communication with a channel at the periphery of the apparatus. An insert and a sleeve cooperatively define a thin gap, in fluid communication with the channel, through which the fluid flows. Thermal inserts near the thin gap generate heat flux into or out of the fluid, which exits through an outlet conduit. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283253 | Device for evaporating calciferous water by means of electrical heating - Apparatus for evaporating calciferous water by means of electrical heating includes an injection nozzle connected to a spray hose arranged in the upper third of an evaporator immediately above a thermostat that is disposed on the bottom side of the evaporator, the distance between the injection nozzle and the thermostat being less than 15 mm, the steam hose being connected to the evaporator via a steam connector, the steam connector having an inside diameter of at least 5 mm, and the evaporator at an angle of inclination of 5° to 10°. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283254 | Swellable Packer With Variable Quantity Feed-Throughs for Lines - A swellable packer with variable quantity feed-throughs for lines. A packer assembly for use in a subterranean well includes a generally tubular swellable seal element having an outer generally cylindrical surface, one or more cavities extending longitudinally through the seal element, and one or more longitudinally extending splits in the seal element between the outer surface and each of the cavities. One or more elongated plugs are positioned within at least one of the cavities. A method of sealing a fluid passage in a subterranean well includes the steps of: inserting one or more elongated plugs in one or more cavities which extend longitudinally through a swellable seal element of a packer assembly; and installing the packer assembly in the well. The installing step includes removing a selected number of the plugs from the cavities, and replacing the selected number of the plugs with a corresponding number of lines. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283255 | STROKABLE LINER HANGER - A strokable liner hanger including a liner hanger having one of a polished outside surface and a seal disposed at an outside surface thereof, and a production casing having one of a polished inside surface and a seal. The production casing being complementary to the liner hanger. A strokable liner hanger arrangement in a wellbore including a production casing having one of a polished bore and a seal and a liner hanger in operable communication with the production casing. The liner hanger having one of a polished bore and a seal and being the opposite of the production casing. A method for completing a wellbore with a strokable liner hanger arrangement. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283256 | DOWNHOLE TUBULAR LENGTH COMPENSATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a downhole tubular length compensating system. The system includes, a tubular having a plurality of length adjustable sections, and spacings between adjacent length adjustable sections are set to overcome frictional forces anticipated along the tubular. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283257 | RADIO AND MICROWAVE TREATMENT OF OIL WELLS - A method including exposing a substance to a first type of electromagnetic waves generated by a first device. The frequency of the first type of electromagnetic waves is in the radio frequency range and the device consumes no more than about 1,000 Watts of power. The exposure takes place for a period of time and at a frequency sufficient to detectably alter at least one physical property of the substance as it existed prior to the exposure. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283258 | CONTINUOUS FIBERS FOR USE IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING APPLICATIONS - Methods and related systems are described for use with hydraulic fracturing and other oilfield applications. A tool body is positioned in a wellbore at a location near a subterranean rock formation being fractured. The tool body contains a plurality of deployable continuous fibers. At least some of the deployable continuous fibers are deployed into fractures within a subterranean rock formation. Each deployed fiber is continuous from the tool body to the rock formation. The number of deployable continuous fibers provides sufficient redundancy to make at least a target measurement relating to the fracturing process. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283259 | SENSING AND MONITORING OF ELONGATED STRUCTURES - Methods and related systems are described for use with a wireline tool system including a wireline cable designed to deploy a wireline tool into a wellbore from the surface, the wireline cable having one or more conducting members for communication between the wireline tool and the surface; and a plurality of sensing elements located on the wireline cable in a spaced apart fashion along substantially the entire length of the wireline cable, each sensing element being in communication with one or more adjacent sensing elements. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283260 | Methods of Initiating Intersecting Fractures Using Explosive and Cryogenic Means - Methods and systems that utilize explosive and cryogenic means to establish fluid communication to areas away from the well bore walls are disclosed. A first fracture is induced in the subterranean formation. The first fracture is initiated at about a fracturing location and the initiation of the first fracture is characterized by a first orientation line. The first fracture temporarily alters a stress field in the subterranean formation. Explosives are then used to induce a second fracture in the subterranean formation. The second fracture is initiated at about the fracturing location and the initiation of the second fracture is characterized by a second orientation line. The first orientation line and the second orientation line have an angular disposition to each other. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283261 | CONTINUOUS FIBERS FOR USE IN WELL COMPLETION, INTERVENTION, AND OTHER SUBTERRANEAN APPLICATIONS - Methods and related systems are described for use with continuous fiber based system for use with well bore completions comprising: a plurality of continuous fibers deployable into a portion of a well bore completion; a fiber management module adapted and positioned within the borehole to facilitate deployment of and communication with the plurality of continuous fibers; wherein the number of deployable continuous fibers provides sufficient redundancy to make at least a target measurement relating to the completion. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283262 | DOWNHOLE FLOW CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a downhole flow control device. The device includes, a first member defining a first portion of a flow path, and a second member defining a second portion of the flow path, the flow path has a cross sectional flow area defined at least partially by the first member and the second member, a length of the flow path is greater than a largest dimension of the cross sectional flow area, and the cross sectional flow area is adjustable by movement of at least a portion of the first member relative to the second member. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283263 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MONITORING AND RECOVERY OF PETROLEUM FROM EARTH FORMATIONS - A system for monitoring a location of a borehole for production of petroleum from an earth formation is provided. The system includes: an assembly including at least one of an injection conduit for injecting a thermal source into the formation and a production conduit for recovering material including the petroleum from the formation; a guide conduit attached to at least a portion of the at least one of the injection conduit and the production conduit, the guide conduit extending in a direction at least substantially parallel to the at least one of the injection conduit and the production conduit; and a detection source conduit insertable through the guide conduit and configured to dispose therein a detection source for detecting a location of the assembly in the formation. A method of monitoring a location of a borehole for production of petroleum from an earth formation is also provided. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283264 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MONITORING AND RECOVERY OF PETROLEUM FROM EARTH FORMATIONS - A system for production of petroleum from an earth formation is provided. The system includes: at least one injection borehole for injecting a thermal source into the formation; at least one production borehole for recovering material including the petroleum from the formation; and at least one drainage borehole intersecting a portion of the at least one production borehole. Methods of recovering petroleum from an earth formation and creating a petroleum production system are also provided. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283265 | FORMATION TESTING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A formation testing apparatus and method are disclosed. In one aspect, a fluid is drawn from a formation, one or more sensors measure pressure of the fluid during the during drawing of the fluid, and a processor estimates an inflection point from the pressure measurements and controls the drawing of the fluid from the inflection point until the pressure of the fluid drops to a selected level. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283266 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMATION EVALUATION - A method for acquiring a sample of a virgin fluid from a subsurface formation penetrated by a wellbore surrounded by a layer of contaminated fluid is disclosed. The method includes abutting a first packer against a wall of the wellbore, and extending at least a portion of a second packer beyond the first packer, wherein the second packer is at least partially disposed in the first packer. An inlet to a first flowline is at least partially defined by the first packer, and an inlet to a second flowline is defined by the second packer. The method further includes drawing one of virgin fluid, contaminated fluid and combinations thereof into the first flowline; and drawing virgin fluid into the second flowline. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283267 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MONITORING AND RECOVERY OF PETROLEUM FROM EARTH FORMATIONS - A system for production of petroleum from an earth formation. The system includes: an injection assembly disposable within a first borehole for injecting a thermal source into the formation, the injection assembly including an injector extending from a distal end of the assembly; and a production assembly disposable within a second borehole for recovering material including the petroleum from the formation, the production assembly including a collector extending from a distal end of the assembly. At least one of the injector and the collector includes at least a first conduit and at least a second conduit concentric with the first conduit, the first conduit having a first distal end and the second conduit having a second distal end, the first and second distal ends located at different locations along a length of at least one of the first and second borehole. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283268 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MONITORING AND RECOVERY OF PETROLEUM FROM EARTH FORMATIONS - A system for production of petroleum from an earth formation includes: an injection assembly disposable within a first borehole for injecting a first thermal source into the formation, the injection assembly including an injector extending from a distal end of the assembly; a production assembly disposable within a second borehole for recovering the petroleum from the formation, the production assembly including a production conduit and a collector extending from the distal end of the assembly; and a thermal injection conduit extending through at least a portion of the production conduit and the collector for regulating a thermal property of the petroleum. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283269 | Extended cement compositions comprising oil-swellable particles and associated methods - A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed herein, including, in one embodiment, a method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising: providing an extended cement composition comprising cement, water, an oil-swellable particle, and a set retarding additive, wherein the extended cement composition is capable of remaining in a pumpable fluid state for at least about 1 day; adding a cement set accelerator to the extended cement composition; introducing the extended cement composition into a well bore; and allowing the extended cement composition to set. Another embodiment comprises an extended cement composition comprising: cement; water; an oil-swellable particle; and a set retarding additive, wherein the extended cement composition is capable of remaining in a pumpable fluid state for at least about 1 day. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283270 | PLUG PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a downhole plug protection system. The system includes, a tubular having perforations in a perforated portion, a screen in fluidic communication with the tubular, and a ring in sealable communication with the tubular and attached to the screen the ring having an extended portion positioned radially outwardly of the perforated portion. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283271 | PLUG PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a downhole plug protection system. The system includes, a tubular having perforations in a perforated portion, a screen in fluidic communication with the tubular, a ring in sealable communication with the tubular and attached to the screen the ring having an extended portion positioned radially outwardly of the perforated portion, and a float shoe in fluidic communication with the perforations positionable downhole of the perforated portion. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283272 | PIPELESS SAGD SYSTEM AND METHOD - A SAGD system including a string defining an axial flow channel and an annular flow pathway, a fluid access structure between the axial flow channel and the annular flow pathway, and a valve disposed within the annular flow pathway. The valve being selectively closable to selectively inhibit annular flow in an uphole direction. A method for treating a SAGD formation. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283273 | WELL CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION - A well sealing system includes a tailipipe set in a wellbore casing, the annular space between the tailpipe and the casing being sealed by a packer comprising at least two annular seals, and the internal diameter of the tailpipe being sealed by at least two internal seals. Disclosed are also an apparatus and a method for providing a casing in a bore hole for a well an offshore location, comprising the steps of: a) fabricating a casing in a location remote from the offshore well location; b) floating the casing to the location; c) orienting the casing to a substantially vertical position; d) lowering in a drilling assembly; e) operating a drill bit included in the drilling assembly to drill a borehole; f) lowering the casing into the bore hole as required. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283274 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR CONNECTING A HOT STAB TO A HYDRAULIC HOSE - An apparatus having a hot stab having a fluid conduit connector thereon, a hydraulic hose having a connector assembly at an end thereof suitable for joining to the fluid conduit connector of the hot stab, and a sleeve affixed to the hot stab and to the hydraulic hose so as to extend over and surround the fluid conduit connector and the connector assembly. A jam nut is affixed to the tubular portion of the fluid conduit connector. The sleeve is threadedly connected to the threaded exterior surface of the jam nut. A crimp fitting is secured to an end of the hydraulic hose. A hose swivel extends around a crimp fitting and is affixed around the fluid conduit connector of the hot stab. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283275 | Flow Control Device Utilizing a Reactive Media - An apparatus for controlling a flow of a fluid into a wellbore tubular includes a flow path associated with a production control device; an occlusion member positioned along the flow path that selectively occludes the flow path, and a reactive media disposed along the flow path that change a pressure differential across at least a portion of the flow path by interacting with a selected fluid. The reactive media may be a water swellable material or an oil swellable material. The reactive media may be selected or formulated to change a parameter related to the flow path. Illustrative parameters include, but are not limited to, (i) permeability, (ii) tortuosity, (iii) turbulence, (iv) viscosity, and (v) cross-sectional flow area. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283276 | OVERRIDING A PRIMARY CONTROL SUBSYSTEM OF A DOWNHOLE TOOL - A system that is usable with a well may include a piston, a primary control subsystem and an override subsystem. The piston actuates the downhole tool, and the primary control subsystem may be connected to at least one hydraulic line in order to move the piston in response to pressure that is communicated to the tool via the hydraulic line(s). The override subsystem may be connected to the hydraulic line(s) to override the primary control subsystem and move the piston in response to pressure communicated to the tool via the hydraulic line(s). | 2009-11-19 |
20090283277 | CONFIGURABLE WELLHEAD SYSTEM WITH PERMANENT FRACTURING SPOOL AND METHOD OF USE - A configurable wellhead system is used to efficiently accomplish well completion, re-completion or workover. The configurable wellhead system includes a permanent fracturing spool that is mounted to a casing head of the well and provides a high pressure seal around a top of a casing of the well. The permanent fracturing spool provides full-bore direct access to the casing without the use of a pressure isolation mandrel. A tubing head is mounted to a top of the permanent fracturing spool to complete the configurable wellhead system. A fracturing spool plug secured in a seal bore of the permanent fracturing spool permits equipment mounted above the permanent fracturing spool to be removed without killing the well or inserting a wireline casing plug. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283278 | STROKABLE LINER HANGER - A strokable liner hanger including a liner hanger; one of a slide seal and a casing seal sub disposed adjacent the liner hanger; the other of the slide seal and the casing seal sub disposed adjacent the one of the slide seal and the casing seal sub and a method for completing a wellbore. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283279 | ZONAL ISOLATION SYSTEM - A zonal isolation system for use in a well is provided. The zonal isolation system includes a zonal isolation tool, at least one anchor, and at least one polished bore receptacle. The zonal isolation system may include a setting string for activation of the zonal isolation tool and/or the at least one anchor. The zonal isolation system may also include an isolation string for maintaining separation zones during production or injection of the well. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283280 | HYDRAULIC OPEN HOLE PACKER - A tubing string assembly is disclosed for fluid treatment of a wellbore. The tubing string can be used for staged wellbore fluid treatment where a selected segment of the wellbore is treated, while other segments are sealed off. The tubing string can also be used where a ported tubing string is required to be run in in a pressure tight condition and later is needed to be in an open-port condition. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283281 | Multipurpose gardening and weeding tool that enables the user to easily and effectively remove dandelions and other unwanted weeds in and around yards, around shrubbery, and in and around vegetable and flower gardens - My invention is a multipurpose gardening and weeding tool that reduces the effort of effectively getting rid of weeds, dandelions, and other unwanted vegetation while the user is in an upright standing position. The user places the split tipped end of the tool close to the base of the plant or weed and inserts the tool vertically at the base of the weed. Additional insertion force can be applied by stepping on the heart shaped blade. As the blade becomes the fulcrum, the leverage force removes the weed and its root(s). This very sturdy, uncomplicated tool will enable people working in yards or gardens or around shrubbery to effectively get rid of the unwanted vegetation, roots and all, while the user remains in a standing position. This tool can also be used to prepare the soil to cultivate vegetable gardens and flower gardens and as a hoe to work around individual plants or rows of plants. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283282 | Electric hand-held power tool appliance - The invention relates to an electric hand-held power tool appliance, comprising a first housing part ( | 2009-11-19 |
20090283283 | VIBRATION-DAMPED HOLDER FOR ADDITIONAL HANDLE - A damper for mounting between a power tool, having an axis of vibration, and a handle. The damper includes a damping arrangement for damping impacts and a spacer. The spacer is dimensioned so that, when the damper is mounted to the power tool, a ratio of a first distance between the axis of vibration and the handle to a second distance between the axis of vibration and the damping arrangement is at least 2:1. Further, a handle having such a damper for a power tool, as well as the corresponding power tool having such a handle, are described. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283284 | PNUEMATIC DRIFTER WITH REPLACEABLE FOOT PIECES - Pneumatic drifters containing a drifter cylinder with removable feet and associated methods for using the pneumatic drifters are described. The removable feet are connected to feet pad of a drifter cylinder with multiple fasteners. The mating surfaces of the feet and the feet pad are provided with complimentary features that limit the shearing forces on the fasteners during operation of the drifter rock drill. The removable feet can be replaced quickly and easily without have to replace the entire drifter cylinder, thereby saving time and reducing costs. Other embodiments are also described. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283285 | Pneumatic impact tool - A ground piercing tool as according to the invention has a front head assembly mounted on a bit shaft. A mid-portion of the bit shaft is mounted between front and rear chambers. Compressed fluid is supplied to the front chamber to form a gas spring that prevents the bit shaft from impacting against a front stop when it receives a blow from the striker. A valve is provided that includes a passage that permits communication between the front chamber and the rear chamber when the bit shaft is in a forwardmost position wherein it contacts the front stop. The valve permits compressed air to pass from the front chamber to the rear chamber, negating the gas spring when the bit shaft is in the forwardmost position. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283286 | Power Tool - A power tool with a drive motor and a drive belt guided about a drive pulley and an output pulley has a tool driven by the drive motor through the drive belt. A tensioning device is provided that changes a spacing between the drive pulley and the output pulley and has at least one tensioning position and at least one release position. In the at least one tensioning position, the drive pulley and the output pulley have a first spacing relative to one another and in the at least one release position have a second spacing to one another that is smaller than the first spacing. The drive belt is an elast belt and the tensioning device, as a result of inherent tension of the elast belt, is secured in the at least one tensioning position. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283287 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING ELECTRICALLY INDUCED FIRES IN GAS TUBING - The present invention provides a device for preventing electrically induced gas fires involving gas tubing such as Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) and gas appliance connectors (GAC). Connectors for coupling the gas tubing to gas lines and appliances are affixed at each end of the tubing. These connectors are made of a conductive material. Conductive wire (i.e. mesh surrounding the gas tubing) provides a direct electrical contact between the end connectors. If an electrical charge goes to ground via the gas tubing, such as from a lightning strike or an appliance short, the current is carried between the end connectors by the conductive wire instead of the gas tubing itself, thereby preventing damage to the gas tubing from the current. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283288 | COMMUNICATION CABLE FOR HIGH FREQUENCY DATA TRANSMISSION - A communication cable for high-frequency data-transmission, includes a core including at least one group of twisted insulated conductors; an inner jacket of insulating polymeric material enclosing the core; and an outer jacket of a conductive polymeric material enclosing the cable core and inner jacket. The outer jacket has a sufficiently high electrical conductivity to substantially reduce electromagnetic interference, but not so high as to require grounding of the cable or to unduly attenuate the signal transmitted by the cable at the high-frequency data-transmission. Preferably, the conductive polymeric material has a resistivity in the range of 1.0×10 | 2009-11-19 |
20090283289 | WEDGE RETENTION ASSEMBLY - A cable wedge assembly that can streamline installation of cabling assemblies upon trees and other structures is provided. For example, the cable wedge assembly need not require specialized tools for installation. Rather, the unique features and functions of the assembly attach to a cable merely by inserting a cable through the assembly, tightening a portion of the connector upon another and establishing tension in the cable. Once cable tension is established, the integral wedges seat causing attachment to and retention of the cable. This attachment and retention is effected by way of split conical inserts disposed within the housing of the assembly. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283290 | Vacuum Device - An object is to sufficiently keep the airtightness in a vacuum container even when it is made smaller. A photomultiplier tube | 2009-11-19 |
20090283291 | Face slide weatherproof electric enclosure - A weatherproof outlet enclosure is provided for connections between a number of electrical outlets and various electric loads comprising: at least one rectangular slider plate for replacing existing receptacle face plate in a gentle sliding way; a base plate for mating with a predetermined number of the slider plates which lock into place by a single click stop, and a cover having a hinged attachment to one of the side walls of the base plate and a latching connection with an opposite location of the side walls from the hinged attachment, the cover in its a lower latched position enclosing the electrical outlets leaving passages for up to four cords leading from the electric loads connected. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283292 | Junction box cover assembly - A junction box cover assembly for mounting a fixture on a wall or ceiling. The assembly includes an adapter plate for being mounted on a junction box. A patch for supporting the cover assembly on the wall or ceiling in a mounted condition is provided. The patch is adapted to rest flush against the wall or ceiling and to be covered by and embedded in a joint compound. A hub having a body is insertable through openings of the patch and the adapter plate. The assembly includes elements for securing the hub to the adapter plate and elements for securing the hub to the patch. An insert is attachable to the hub for mounting a fixture or providing a blank-up cover. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283293 | Cusion grip twist-on wire connector - A twist-on wire connector having a finger friendly cushion cover that covers not only the normal hand gripping region but at least part or all of the normal non-hand gripping region of the twist-on wire connector so that regardless of the way the twist-on wire connector is grasped the user fingers engage the cushion cover to inhibit finger and hand injury and fatigue from repeated securement of twist-on wire connectors as well as twist-on wire connector with enhanced gripping. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283294 | Cover Assembly for Cables and Electrical Connections and Methods for Using the Same - A cover assembly for covering an electrical substrate includes a double-walled, tubular sleeve defining an interior cavity between the walls thereof. The sleeve further defines a passage to receive the substrate. An uncured thermosetting polymer is disposed in the interior cavity. The sleeve can be installed on the substrate and the uncured thermosetting polymer cured thereon into a hardened resin to form a rigid cover assembly on the substrate, the rigid cover assembly including the sleeve and the hardened resin. | 2009-11-19 |
20090283295 | TORQUE-BALANCED ELECTRICAL CABLE - An embodiment of a wellbore cable comprises a cable core, at least a first armor wire layer comprising a plurality of strength members and surrounding the cable core, and at least a second armor wire layer comprising a plurality of strength members surrounding the first armor wire layer, the second armor wire layer covering a predetermined percentage of the circumference of the first armor wire layer to prevent torque imbalance in the cable. | 2009-11-19 |