| 47th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
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| 20120292272 | UNIVERSAL HOLDER FOR THE CONCOMITANT STORAGE OF TOOTHBRUSHES AND RAZORS - A sanitary holder for the concomitant storage of razors and toothbrushes comprising a plate having a single planar body with an outer edge and inner center, said outer edge defining at least one aperture providing access to at least one, single combination razor and toothbrush storing recess. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292273 | GLASSWARE RACK FOR DISH WASHING MACHINES - The glassware rack for dishwashing machines includes an outer frame adapted to be slidably mounted inside a dishwasher. A plurality of wire-frame, glassware mounting bars are disposed between two sides of the outer frame. Each glassware mounting bar includes spaced loops for mounting the stems of the glassware. A mesh cover is pivotally attached to each glassware mounting bar and locks onto the bar by a latching mechanism. The cover overlies the bases of the mounted glassware and prevents the same from undesirable movement during subsequent washing and cleaning cycles of the dishwasher. Alternatively, the bars may be configured to hold the glassware at an angle. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292274 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR SLIDE RAIL - A demountable mounting apparatus for fixing a slide rail to a post includes a mounting bracket secured to the slide rail, a coupling member fixed to the mounting bracket, a latch member rotatably mounted to the mounting bracket, and a restoring member between the latch member and the mounting bracket. The coupling member includes an inserting pin extending into the through hole of the post, and defining a receiving slot. The latch member includes an arm to be received in the receiving slot of the inserting pin, and a hook protruding from the arms. The latch member is locked in a position by the hooks engaging the far surface of the post. A rotation of latch member makes the hooks disengage from the post, thereby allowing the release of the slide rail from the post. The restoring member biases the latch member to the locked position. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292275 | SHAKE AND SHINGLE SHELF - A temporary shelf system for supporting a load along a wall having overlapping horizontal rows of siding members. The shelf system comprises a pair of shelf jigs, and each shelf jig comprises a planar main body which has at least an upper portion and front and rear faces, a planar support plate fixedly supported by the main body and extending approximately normal to the front face of the main body, and a retention spring extending from the main body substantially parallel to the support plate. A portion of the retention spring is spaced from the support plate so as to apply a clamping force to a shelf board when the shelf board is located between the retention spring and the top surface of the support plate and facilitate retention of the to the shelf board. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292276 | Portable Shelving Unit - A portable shelving unit comprising a backboard; a top shelf attached to a bottom portion of the backboard, where the top shelf extends perpendicular to the backboard; a set of suspension cords attached to the lateral ends of the top shelf, where the set of suspension cords extend the length of the portable shelving unit; a plurality of shelves positioned beneath the top shelf, where the plurality of shelves are suspended from the set of suspension cords by threading the set of suspension cords through a set of holes positioned at the lateral ends of the plurality of shelves; and a plurality of adjusters attached beneath the plurality of shelves wherein the plurality of adjusters secure the plurality of shelves along the set of suspension cords. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292277 | UNITIZED SHELVING - The shelf assembly comprises a shelf having top and bottom surfaces. The shelf includes at least one support rail that is secured to the bottom surface of the shelf and runs parallel to one side of said shelf. The support rail also has a tab slot, which is located in a side and adjacent to an end thereof. The shelf assembly also comprises a shelf bracket having a lip and a skirt that extends perpendicular from said lip. The lip and the skirt extend along a length of the shelf bracket, and the shelf bracket has a first tab, which is located in the lip and configured to be removably received in the tab slot. The shelf bracket also has anchoring tabs that are located on an end thereof and configured to be received in a shelving support frame. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292278 | Rack Assembly - A rack assembly includes a base frame having a base member, a lateral brace along a first edge of the base member, and a vertical stub extending upward from a corner of the base member, the vertical stub including first and second stub walls oriented substantially perpendicularly to each other; a side frame including a generally U-shaped vertical bracket; and a generally U-shaped gusset having an upper portion and a lower portion in which the one gusset wall is substantially parallel to and offset with respect to the upper portion. The upper portion of the gusset is attached to the vertical bracket so as to form a first gap between the one gusset wall and a corresponding vertical bracket wall, and a second gap is formed between another bracket wall and the lower portion of the corresponding gusset wall, the gaps being adapted to receive the vertical stub walls. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292279 | Railroad freight car draft gear - A railroad freight car multipiece spring seat assembly including a spring seat, a top plate, and a spring. The spring seat is adapted to operably engage one end of a spring assembly in a railroad freight car draft gear. The top plate is adapted to operably engage with each of a plurality of friction shoes arranged in the railroad freight car draft gear. The spring of the multipiece spring seat assembly is operably disposed between the spring seat and the top plate. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292280 | RAILCAR COUPLER KNUCKLE CORES WITH REAR CORE SUPPORT - A core assembly for creating interior spaces in a railcar coupler knuckle is designed to be set in a cavity with cope and drag sections. The cavity is shaped to form a railcar coupler knuckle and includes a first wall that forms the substantially vertical outside wall of the tail of the knuckle. The core includes a kidney section with a rear core support section that extends at least 0.5″ outside the first wall of the cavity when the core is set in the drag. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292281 | RAILCAR COUPLER CORE WITH VERTICAL PARTING LINE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method of casting a core includes the steps of preparing a first half of a corebox, preparing a second half of a corebox such that the parting line of a core formed from the first and second coreboxes runs along the vertical axis of the core. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292282 | RAILCAR COUPLER KNUCKLE CORES AND KNUCKLES PRODUCED BY SAID CORES - A core assembly for forming the interior spaces of a railcar coupler knuckle has a first transition section between the C-10 portion of the core and the finger portion of the core. The first transition section has a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side and the first and second sides form the vertical axis of the first transition section and the third and fourth sides form the horizontal axis of said first transition section. The vertical axis of the first transition section has a height along a horizontal plane of the vertical axis of at least 2.5″ and the horizontal axis of said first transition section has a width along a vertical plane of the horizontal axis of at least 0.925″. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292283 | DRINKING VESSEL CONFIGURED FOR REMOVABLE ENGAGEMENT WITH A CAPPED BOTTLE - A drinking vessel configured for a removable engagement with the capped end of a bottle through engagement with the bottle or the cap. The device features a fluid cavity separated from a base cavity by a central wall, which is configured for drinking or pouring a measured amount of liquid therefrom. The device is engageable to the bottle or cap by insertion of the cap end of the bottle, into a cavity in the base end, and exerting force along an axial line running through the bottle. A frictional engagement between surfaces of the device and the bottle is achieved which may be enhanced by biasing components. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292284 | SEMI-RIGID COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A semi-rigid collapsible container has a side-wall with an upper portion, a central portion, a lower portion and a base. The central portion includes a vacuum panel portion having a control portion and an initiator portion. The control portion is inclined more steeply in a vertical direction, i.e. has a more acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the container, than the initiator portion. On low vacuum force being present within the container panel following the cooling of a hot liquid in the container the initiator portion will flex inwardly to cause the control portion to invert and flex further inwardly into the container and the central portion to collapse. Raised ribs made an additional support for the container in its collapsed state. In another embodiment the telescoping of the container back to its original position occurs when the vacuum force is released following removal of the container cap. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292285 | MASK SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PATTERNING MAGNETIC MEDIA - A method of patterning a substrate, comprises patterning a photoresist layer disposed on the substrate using imprint lithography and etching exposed portions of a hard mask layer disposed between the patterned photoresist layer and the substrate. The method may also comprise implanting ions into a magnetic layer in the substrate while the etched hard mask layer is disposed thereon. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292286 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MICRO-STRUCTURE AND OPTICALLY PATTERNABLE SACRIFICIAL FILM-FORMING COMPOSITION - A micro-structure is manufactured by patterning a sacrificial film, forming an inorganic material film on the pattern, and etching away the sacrificial film pattern through an aperture to define a space having the contour of the pattern. The patterning stage includes the steps of (A) coating a substrate with a composition comprising a cresol novolac resin, a crosslinker, and a photoacid generator, (B) heating to form a sacrificial film, (C) patternwise exposure, (D) development to form a sacrificial film pattern, and (E) forming crosslinks within the cresol novolac resin. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292287 | METHOD OF FORMING MAIN POLE OF THERMALLY-ASSISTED MAGNETIC RECORDING HEAD - In a method of forming a main pole, an initial accommodation layer is etched by RIE using a first etching mask having a first opening, whereby a groove is formed in the initial accommodation layer. Next, a part of the initial accommodation layer including the groove is etched by RIE using a second etching mask having a second opening, so that the groove becomes an accommodation part. The main pole is then formed in the accommodation part. The first etching mask has first and second sidewalls that face the first opening and are opposed to each other at a first distance in a track width direction. The second etching mask has third and fourth sidewalls that face the second opening and are opposed to each other at a second distance greater than the first distance. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292288 | METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF A TEMPORARILY BONDED PRODUCT WAFER - A method for treatment of a product wafer temporarily bonded on a carrier wafer with the following steps: grinding and/or backthinning of the product wafer on one flat side facing away from the carrier wafer to a product wafer thickness D of <150 μm, especially <100 μm, preferably <75 μm, even more preferably <50 μm, especially preferably <30 μm, surface treatment of the flat side with means for reducing an especially structural intrinsic stress of the product wafer. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292289 | TRANSPORT ROLLER FOR THE VACUUM TREATMENT OF SUBSTRATES - A transport cylinder for the vacuum treatment of substrates includes a roll body and at least one spacer element arranged on the roll body and enveloping the roll body. The spacer element is made of a knitted tube containing metallic or/and metallic threads. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292290 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM - A substrate processing method is used for a substrate processing system having a substrate processing device and a substrate transfer device. The substrate processing method includes a substrate transfer step of transferring a substrate and a substrate processing step of performing a predetermined process on the substrate. The substrate transfer step and the substrate processing step include a plurality of operations, and at least two operations among the plurality of the operations are performed simultaneously. Preferably, the substrate processing device includes an accommodating chamber, a mounting table placed in the accommodating chamber to be mounted thereon the substrate, and a heat transfer gas supply line for supplying a heat transfer gas to a space between the substrate mounted on the mounting table and the mounting table. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292291 | ARC CHAMBER FOR A CIRCUIT BREAKER AND CIRCUIT BREAKER HAVING AN ARC CHAMBER - An arc chamber for a circuit breaker has first and second mounting bodies. The mounting bodies are disposed at the ends of an electrically insulating insulation section of the arc chamber. The insulation section is formed of at least two shell-shaped partial sections. The partial sections are curved concavely relative to a longitudinal axis of the arc chamber. A gap is formed between the edges of the bodies of the partial sections. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292292 | FEED CONTROL METHOD FOR WIRE CUTTING ELECTROCHEMICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING AND APPARATUS THEREOF - A feed control method for wire cutting electrochemical discharge machining is disclosed. The method determines whether a contact event has occurred using a wire electrode, based on variations in wire tension when being cut. A wire is cut with an ideal feed speed when the wire electrode is not in contact with a workpiece. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292293 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN INFLATOR - A method of manufacturing an inflator comprises the following steps: Providing a casing ( | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292294 | CLADDING MATERIAL FOR LEADS AND METHOD OF WELDING CLADDING MATERIAL FOR LEADS - A cladding material for a lead capable of inhibiting foreign matter from remaining on a surface can be obtained. The cladding material ( | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292295 | LASER ADDITIVE - The present invention relates to a laser additive in the form of particles comprising a white core and a shell which comprises elemental carbon, to a process for the preparation thereof, and to the use of a laser additive of this type in organic polymers, in particular in plastics, coatings, automobile paints, powder coatings, printing inks, paper coatings and papermaking stocks for the production of durable pale laser markings, preferably on a dark background | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292296 | PLASMA TORCH WITH ELECTRODE WEAR DETECTION SYSTEM - A plasma arc torch is provided that includes a wear stop designed to detect wear of an electrode and prevent the use of the electrode once the electrode has experienced a certain amount of wear. Either the electrode or the nozzle is movable with respect to the main torch body, and the movable component defines a projection. The wear stop is positioned a predetermined distance from a nozzle of the torch, such that prior to experiencing an excessive amount of wear, the electrode is able to contact the nozzle and initiate a pilot arc for starting a torch operation. Once the length of the electrode becomes shorter than a predetermined length due to wear, the projection of the electrode engages the wear stop, and the wear stop prevents the electrode from contacting the nozzle. In this way, an electrode that is excessively worn cannot be used in subsequent torch operations. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292297 | LASER PROCESSING METHOD AND LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS - A laser processing method of applying a pulsed laser beam to a workpiece formed from a transparent member, thereby performing laser processing to the workpiece. The laser processing method includes a first laser processing step of applying a first pulsed laser beam to a subject area of the workpiece to roughen the subject area and a second laser processing step of applying a second pulsed laser beam to the subject area roughened by the application of the first pulsed laser beam immediately after performing the first laser processing step, thereby forming a recess in the subject area. The first laser processing step and the second laser processing step are repeated to thereby form a continuous groove in the subject area. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292298 | Electric Vehicle Compact Coolant Heater - An electric vehicle battery heater includes a housing having a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet. A heating element is positioned within the housing and includes a helical coil portion positioned between parallel and axially extending end portions. The end portions extend outside of the housing. A thermistor is positioned in the housing to output a signal indicative of a temperature of a coolant in heat transfer relation with an electric vehicle battery. The heating element is energized when the signal represents a coolant temperature being less than a predetermined lower limit. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292299 | ELECTRIC HEATER STRUCTURE - An electric heater structure which comprises a combined configuration of an electric heater and an electric fan device, and is characterized in that the electric fan device is configured at a lower position to bring the heated air to a farther place and to provide a better indoor circulation effect via the wind field made by the electric fan device, and thus enable the indoor space warmer and more comfortable. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292300 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL CIRCUIT OF OVEN CONTROLLED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR - A temperature control circuit of an oven controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) is provided. A first and a second digital potentiometer are correspondingly arranged in a bridge circuit which outputs a voltage to an input terminal of a differential amplifier (OPAMP), wherein the resistance value of the first digital potentiometer is adjustable so as to adjust the temperature of the oven to the peak temperature of the crystal resonator, and the resistance value of the second digital potentiometer is adjustable so as to cancel the temperature gradient of the first digital potentiometer. In the temperature control circuit of OCXO, the heat generation of the heater resistor is controlled by the power transistor based on the control voltage from the differential amplifier. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292301 | SEAT HEATER - A seat heater ( | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292302 | HEATING APPARTUS FOR HEAT RETAINING HAIR CLIPS - Apparatus for heating hair clips having a heatable member comprises a base, a heating structure, and means for providing electricity to the heating structure. The heating structure can comprise an elongated electrical heater having opposed sides, a plurality of thermally conductive heating elements in pairs on each side of the electrical heater, and a thermal insulator between the heating elements separating the heating elements from each other. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292303 | PIPELINE FOR CARRYING A MOLTEN SALT - The invention relates to a pipeline for carrying a molten salt, with a pipe wall that is stable with respect to the temperatures occurring. A heating conductor ( | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292304 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE WITH ACTIVE THERMAL PROTECTION - A device case for a portable electronic device is provided and includes mechanical protection for the device, an active thermal element incorporated within the mechanical protection and a controller to control an operation of the active thermal element, the controller being configured to limit power consumption of the active thermal element and to maintain a predefined internal device temperature. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292305 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF A MULTI-ZONE HEATER IN A PROCESS CHAMBER - Methods and apparatus for controlling the temperature of multi-zone heater in a process chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method is provided to control a multi-zone heater disposed in a substrate support, wherein the multi-zone heater has a first zone and a second zone. In some embodiments, the method may include measuring a current drawn by the first zone at a first time; measuring a voltage drawn by the first zone at the first time; calculating the resistance of the first zone based upon the measured current and voltage drawn by the first zone at the first time; determining a temperature of the first zone based upon a predetermined relationship between the resistance and the temperature of the first zone; and adjusting the temperature of the first zone in response to the temperature determination. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292306 | Floor-Heating Apparatus - A floor-heating apparatus includes a basic board, a metal sheet and a heater. The basic board is provided on a concrete floor. The metal sheet includes a marking layer provided thereon. The heater is sandwiched between the basic board and the metal sheet so that the heater is located under and therefore marked by the marking layer. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292307 | HEATING GLASS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a heating glass including a glass; a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer formed on one surface of the glass; and a thermal conductive pattern formed on the transparent conductive oxide layer, and a method of manufacturing the same. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292308 | TWO-WIRE LAYERED HEATER SYSTEM - A heater is provided that includes a resistive layer formed by a layered process (e.g., thick film, thin film, thermal spray, and sol-gel) and two electrical lead wires connected to the resistive layer. The resistive layer has sufficient temperature coefficient of resistance characteristics such that the resistive layer is a heater element and a sensor, and the resistive layer is in communication with a two-wire controller through the two electrical lead wires. Preferably, the sensor is a temperature sensor, and the heater includes additional layers formed by layered processes. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292309 | BRANDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and a method for heat-branding carcasses, comprising a induction heating unit and at least one branding stamp adapted to be heated by the induction heating unit in a heating position and to brand the carcasses in a branding position, the branding stamp is made in a heat conductive, electrically conductive, and mechanically resistant material. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292310 | TRANSPORT CONTAINER - The invention relates to a transport container ( | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292311 | HOUSING FOR TIGHT CONNECTION DEVICE AND ASEPTIC TRANSFER DEVICE - The invention relates to a housing ( | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292312 | Positioning Structure For A Document Box - A positioning structure for a document box contains a first cover and a second cover, two grooves formed on a connection of the first and the second covers; the first cover including two first recesses, and the second cover including two second recesses, two retainers are attached in the first and the second recesses; the first cover also including a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot; the second cover also including a first notch, a second notch, and a third notch; wherein each positioning member includes an integrally formed abutting block, an actuating section fixed thereon, a first inserting piece extending downward from a rear side of the abutting block, two inserting pieces attached on two sides of the first inserting piece individually, and a cutout formed on the first inserting piece. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292313 | Foldable pool accessory storage and organizing container - A compactly foldable storage pouch includes a pair of resilient wire loops, a front fabric panel disposed over and covering the interior portion of the first wire loop, a rear fabric panel disposed over and covering the interior portion of the second wire loop, at least one sidewall fabric panel joining the wire loops, the side fabric panel circumscribing at least a portion of the periphery of the wire loops and defining an opening between the front and rear fabric panels and the opposing lateral ends of the sidewall fabric panel and a plurality of removeable lateral cross-members are positionable between the pair of wire loops to maintain the foldable pouch in an expanded configuration. Upon removal of the cross-members, adjacent wire loops can be twisted into a figure-8 configuration and folded over on itself to assume a compact, generally circular flat configuration for packaging, shipment and eventual storage by the user. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292314 | CONTAINERS FOR STORING MATERIALS THAT CAN BE SELECTIVELY MIXED OR DISPENSED - A composite container includes two containers that are axially aligned in movable toward each other to close a hole between the containers or away from each other to open the hole. When the hole is opened liquids, powder or other appropriate material in the containers can be mixed or intermingled ending up in either container or in both containers. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292315 | BEVERAGE GLASS AND BEVERAGE GLASS ASSEMBLY - A beverage container assembly including a first beverage container having a first vessel body that has a first base having a first perimeter and a first side wall connected to the first base, wherein the first side wall includes a connecting member. The first beverage container including a first rim defined on the first side wall distal to the first base. The assembly further including a second beverage container that includes a second vessel body that has a second base having a second perimeter and a second side wall connected to the second base. The second side wall includes an engagement member that engages with the connecting member so that the first beverage container is attached to the second beverage container. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292316 | Waste Receptacle with Inner Can Forming a Portion of Outer Structure - This disclosure relates to waste receptacles, particularly to receptacles for public use which allow for the inner can to be front loaded into an exterior presentation cover, and where the inner can forms a part of the exterior surface and, thus, resultant look of the receptacle. The inner can of the receptacle is designed to interact with the outer cover so that at least a portion of the inner can forms a portion of the receptacle's outer surface. In this way, the inner can does not have to be lifted out of the outer cover in a manner that requires clearance of the total height of the outer cover. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292317 | REUSABLE CUP WITH REMOVABLE SEALING LID - A container assembly includes a cup having an open end surrounded by a peripheral lip. and a lid that is configured to be removably seated on the open end of the cup so as to engage the lip. The lip is elongated in the longitudinal dimension from a first or upper periphery at the open end of the cup to a second or lower periphery longitudinally spaced from the first or upper periphery, whereby the lip tapers from a first outside diameter at the first or upper periphery to a second outside diameter greater than the first outside diameter at the second or lower periphery, thereby defining a radially outward tapered lip surface. The lid has a peripheral rim with an inner surface that is configured to seat against the tapered lip surface so as to provide a seal between the rim and the lip. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292318 | TANK FACILITY WITH SIDE ACCESS - A side access tank facility including an enclosure for containing water therein. The enclosure has an opening disposed in a side wall thereof. A cover covers the opening in a water sealing engagement with the enclosure. The side access tank facility further comprises an in-tank equipment holding structure for holding in-tank equipment at a predetermined position inside the enclosure. A moving mechanism is provided for moving the in-tank equipment holding structure between a position inside the enclosure and a position outside the enclosure. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292319 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FOR A PACKAGING CONTAINER - The invention relates to a pressure relief valve ( | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292320 | APPARATUS FOR OXYGENATION AND PERFUSION OF TISSUE FOR ORGAN PRESERVATION - An apparatus to oxygenate and perfuse a bodily tissue for extracorporeal preservation of the bodily tissue. The apparatus may be used to transport donor organs for transplant. The apparatus includes a pneumatic system, a pumping chamber, and an organ chamber. The pneumatic system is configured for the controlled delivery of fluid to and from the pumping chamber based on a predetermined control scheme. The pumping chamber is configured to diffuse a gas into a perfusate and to generate a pulse wave for moving the perfusate through a bodily tissue. The pumping chamber is configured to substantially automatically purge excess fluid from the pumping chamber to an area external to the apparatus. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292321 | CLOSURE FOR A CONTAINER - A closure for a container comprises: a pouring spout having a neck defining a pour opening and a cover portion closing one end of the neck; a cap fittable to, and removable from, the pouring spout; a cam for transforming rotation into a stroke having a rotational component and a translational component to couple/detach the cap with/from the pouring spout; a weakening line on the end of the neck; first opening promoting mechanism on the cover portion; and second opening promoting mechanism on the cap to engage the first opening promoting mechanism upon removing the cap from the pouring spout to separate the cover portion from the neck along the weakening line; the first and second opening promoting mechanisms comprise at least one further cam element arranged along an angular portion of the annular periphery of the cover portion to enhance lifting thrust produced by the cap on the cover portion. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292322 | TAMPER-EVIDENT TAB ARRANGEMENT FOR THERMOFORMED PACKAGE - A tamper-evident tab construction for a thermoformed package. In one embodiment, the package includes top and bottom parts with overlapping tabs. The top and bottom parts may include locking tabs that interlock with one another and provide a structure for holding the package while it is being opened. The top part may also include a pull tab located proximate the locking tabs. The pull tab is configured to provide a structure for pulling the top part away from the bottom part to open the package. The pull tab may be joined to the top part by a small land of material that is configured to deform when the package is opened. As a result, the pull tab may remain at an angle after opening to provide a visual indication that the package may have been opened or tampered with. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292323 | TAMPER EVIDENT LID FOR A CONTAINER - A tamper-evident lid for use with a container to provide an assembly that is particularly suitable for distributing a food product contained therein. The lid includes a circumferential skirt with a plurality of tabs that are pivotal relative to the skirt out of a locked position. The tabs include side margins severably secured to the skirt, with pivoting of the tabs out of the locked position causing the side margins to be severed from the skirt. The tabs further include a locking element to engage the container and thereby prevent removal of the lid from the container when the tabs are in the locked position and permit removal of the lid from the container when the tabs are pivoted out of the locked position. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292324 | SUCTION FREE GARBAGE CAN - The present invention is a garbage can with a plurality of sides and a top used in combination with a trash bag that includes two air tubes with two ends that are disposed on the inside sides of the garbage can with a tapered bottom. The garbage can has the two air tubes molded on the inside and sides of the garbage can and are on opposite sides of the inside of the can facing each other. The air tube ends are tapered approximately 1 inch from the bottom of the garbage can to prevent a trash bag from getting snagged on the ends of the air tubes and are recessed approximately 1 inch lower than the top of the garbage can. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292325 | ENCLOSURE WITH INTEGRAL WIRE REEL SUPPORT - Embodiments of the present invention include a welding wire feeder enclosure, the enclosure including a front, a rear, a top, and a bottom forming a perimeter of the enclosure. The enclosure further includes opposing side openings separated by a width of the enclosure, each of the side openings being adapted for receiving a side panel. Particular embodiments further include a divider panel extending substantially between the front, rear, top, and bottom, and positioned along an intermediate portion of the width of the enclosure to divide an internal volume of the enclosure into a service side and a user side, the divider panel being formed monolithically with the front, rear, top, and bottom of the enclosure, the divider panel further including an integral spindle shaft location. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292326 | Mobile Tank Container - A mobile tank container, such as a truck tank container or a rail tank container, arranged to transport a liquid, comprising a circumferential wall which extends around an axis in a driving direction of the mobile tank container and which surrounds a container volume, and two end walls which, seen in the driving direction, close the container volume at the front side and the rear side, wherein the tank container is provided with a valve gear comprising at least one valve which is movable between an open position and a closed position and which extends into the container volume, such that the valve, when used while the tank container is at least substantially full with liquid, comparitively allows circulation of liquid in the container volume in one tangential circulation direction around the axis or in one axial circulation direction along the axis, or a combination of the two directions, in the open position thereof, and that the valve comparitively impedes circulation of liquid in the opposite circulation direction in the closed position thereof. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292327 | CONTAINER FOR A TAILGATE PARTY - An apparatus is configured to provide storage and includes a container having an opening, a panel, a plurality of bins, and a cover. The panel has at least one through-hole. The perimeter of the panel is larger than the perimeter of the opening of the container. Each bin has an opening, and each bin is configured to be received by a corresponding one of the through-holes of the panel. The cover is attached to the container. The apparatus may be used to transport food and other items needed for a tailgate party. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292328 | Transport and Presentation Box - A box includes a floor and at least two pairs of respectively opposing side walls, wherein a first one of the side walls extends from the floor towards the top in a vertical direction at least partly by only a removal height, that is lower than the height of one or several of the other side walls in order to define a lateral opening having a dimension allowing access to and removal of products contained in the box through the lateral opening. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292329 | Container End Closure With Improved Chuck Wall and Countersink - The present invention describes a beverage can end which utilizes less material and has an improved internal buckle strength based on the geometric configuration of a chuck wall, inner panel wall and central panel, and which, in one embodiment utilizes a substantially linear chuck wall. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292330 | Package Having Three Dimensional Label and Production Method Thereof - The present invention relates to a package ( | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292331 | SYSTEM CONTENTS INDICATORS & CONTAINER SYSTEM - A container indicator system having an internal surface and internal area for storage of materials and an external surface; and an indicator (swiveling arm, reflector, textile material, rubber, plastic, metal flag, sign) attached to the container. The indicator described is optionally a flexible material, a swiveling arm integrated with an axis and a swiveling arm without an axis, a reflector or combinations of the foregoing and even multiple combinations of the foregoing to indicate various states of the container. The indicator is attached to the internal or external surface of the container or in the case of the swiveling arm (using a mounting plate) that acts itself as an indicator a further indicator like a reflector, or flag is attached near its extreme external end. The indicator is moveable from the internal area of the container to an external area. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292332 | SERVING ASSEMBLY - A serving assembly comprises a plurality of serving bowls, and an associated bowl holder for releasably retaining the serving bowls, so that the serving bowls and bowl holder can be conveniently handled as an integrated unit. The bowl holder includes a central handle portion, and a plurality of support portions extending outwardly from the handle portion, with the support portions configured to respectively receive the plurality of serving bowls. The bowl holder is provided with a plurality of retention elements which respectively engage the serving bowls so that each bowl is securely, yet releasably, retained by the bowl holder. Convenient, simultaneous serving of different food items or the like is thus facilitated. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292333 | Beverage Carrier - Several embodiments of a beverage carrier are disclosed. In one embodiment, four side walls and a bottom are joined together to form an open box-type structure. The open box-type structure comprises an opening sized and shaped to allow a disposable drink carrier to be placed inside. The beverage carrier additionally comprises an insert for placing and retrieving the disposable drink carrier inside the box-type structure, the insert comprising a frame for receiving the disposable drink carrier and placement handles connected to the frame for raising and lowering the disposable drink carrier into and out of the box-type structure. Further, the beverage carrier comprises means for removably securing the box-type structure to a portion of a vehicle interior. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292334 | GLOVEBOX COVER FOR A MOTORCYCLE - A lockable glovebox cover unit is configured for mating engagement with a frame mounted on a motorcycle. The unit includes a rigid cover element presenting a front and back. Portions of the back extend outward. A locking apparatus is received through the cover and includes a rotatable latch on the back of the cover element. When the latch is placed in the locked position access to the interior of the glovebox is not possible. A keyhole is formed on the front of the cover element for access to the interior of the glovebox. Additionally, the cover unit may also be removed from the frame when unlocked. The cover element is preferably made of a synthetic resin. In particularly preferred embodiments the cover unit includes a metal flange affixed to lower portions on the back of the cover. The flange is adapted for mating, gripping engagement to the frame. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292335 | HINGE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292336 | Medicament Dispenser - A sheet driver for use in a medicament dispenser including a medicament carrier having a plurality of pockets for containing medicament wherein the pockets are spaced along the length of and defined between first and second sheets secured to each other and separable by drivable pulling action, the sheet driver comprises a hub having a hub surface which is adapted to provide an initial effective winding surface which provides uniform indexing of the medicament carrier, and the tensioning of a torsion spring compensates for an increase in the effective winding surface of the hub caused by receipt of the sheet of the medicament carrier about the hub. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292337 | SPRAY CAN HANDLE ATTACHMENT AND METHOD OF USING - A handle attachment configured to provide a secure handle for a spray can and enable the operation of a dispenser valve of the spray can. The attachment includes a housing that defines a grip, a cap coupled to the housing, and an actuation device pivotally mounted to the housing. The cap has a C-shaped rim surrounding an opening that is sized to accommodate a valve mounting cup of the spray can. The rim has a lower portion in which a flange and slots are defined. The slots enable the lower portion of the rim to deflect radially outward relative to the remainder of the rim above the slots. The rigidity of the rim above its lower portion is increased with a ring that compresses the rim above the lower portion and/or a shoulder that defines an increased wall thickness of the cap above the lower portion. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292338 | COMPONENTS FOR AEROSOL DISPENSER - A pressurized container usable for an aerosol dispenser. The container is charged with propellant. The container may be conveniently shipped, for later product filling and/or decoration. By manufacturing the subcombination at a first location, and shipping sealed to a second location, flexible manufacture can be achieved. The second location can add locally popular product and decoration. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292339 | DISPENSING GUN FOR A COLLAPSIBLE ADHESIVE-FILLED CONTAINER - A portable gun provides for the dispensing of flowable adhesives. The gun accommodates a flowable adhesive contained in a collapsible container which adhesive is dispensed through an extending dispensing nozzle. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292340 | CONDIMENT PACKET - A condiment packet including an exterior fold region, wherein the packet is folded over on itself. The packet includes a quantity of a condiment confined within a single chamber. The packet includes a seal disposed on the exterior fold region. The seal includes a first mode, wherein the seal prevents the quantity of condiment from leaving the packet. The seal includes a second mode, wherein the seal permits the quantity of condiment to leave the packet. The seal includes either a selectably removable tab, a pressure sensitive seal aperture, a break-away nub, or a perforated region configured to secure over the seal and permit or prevent the condiment from leaving the packet. The condiment packet is configured for one hand operation, wherein a thumb and a forefinger apply pressure to the ends of the condiment packet, wherein the quantity of condiment leaves the packet through the seal. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292341 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A DENTAL COMPOSITION - A device for dispensing a dental composition comprises a piston for extruding a component of the dental composition from a container. The device has a roller drive for displacing the first piston. The roller drive comprises cooperating first and second rollers, and each of the rollers have a roller surface with a radial rib profile. The rollers are arranged for rolling with their roller surfaces on one another. The invention may help providing for a relatively reliable and compact device. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292342 | APPARATUS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR STORAGE AND APPLICATION OF CONDIMENTS - Disclosed a rollable condiment dispenser assembly including at least first and second constituents, and wherein at least one of the constituents is a dispenser. A constituent dispenser may include an outer surface and an engagement surface. The engaging surfaces may be adapted to engage with a complimenting engaging surface of another constituent of the assembly, such that during engaging the dispenser's outer surfaces form part of the assembly's rollable shape. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292343 | MODULAR MANIFOLD ADHESIVE GUN - An applicator gun for a two-part material includes a hand grip and a barrel. The barrel extends generally transverse to the hand grip and has a free end. A feed valve set is positioned at about a juncture of the barrel and the hand grip, and includes first and second feed valves, each having an inlet. An actuator is operably connected to one or both of the feed valves for opening and closing the valves. A mixing nozzle is disposed at the barrel free end and has first and second inlets and discharge openings. The discharge openings are formed at a discharge end of the nozzle. Feed tubes provide flow communication between the feed valves and the mixing nozzle inlets. The actuator opens the feed valves to feed the two part material through the applicator gun and the two-part material is maintained separated through discharge at the mixing nozzle. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292344 | HEAD FOR DISPENSING FLUID MATERIAL - A fluid dispenser head including a fluid dispenser member; a dispenser endpiece that is connected to a nozzle via a duct; a pusher that is manually and axially movable down and up so as to move the dispenser endpiece, in such a manner as to dispense fluid; and a rotary control hoop for moving the pusher axially between a storage position and an actuatable position. The head further includes axial guide for guiding the pusher axially without turning about its own axis; and rotary cam that is turned by the control hoop, the pusher being in engagement with the cam so as to urge the pusher in axial movement, without any turning component. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292345 | Credit Card Sized Liquid Container and Dispenser - A compact liquid container/dispenser shaped and sized with the approximate dimensions of a standard sized credit card. The device includes a flat, generally square container portion capable of holding a small amount of a liquid, such as perfume or cologne. A smaller, flat, generally rectangular, lid portion is attached to the container portion along one edge with flexible hinges. A flat, pump spray dispensing component is fixed on the container portion and extends a suction tube into the liquid contained within the container portion. The lid portion may be closed over the dispensing component so as to cover the mechanism and prevent its inadvertent activation. An alternate embodiment includes a flat, generally square, removable container capsule that may be removed from and replace within the container portion of the device. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292346 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A LIQUID FROM A CONTAINER - A liquid detergent dispensing aid, including a structure having four sides and a top, wherein the four sides contain a front segment and a back segment connected by two sides, and a cup holder means attached to a bottom portion of the front segment, wherein the front segment has a height shorter than the back segment, and wherein the top has a downward facing angle relative to a horizontal plane facing the front segment. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292347 | Push-type nozzle assembly - A push-type nozzle assembly includes a main tube, a valve, a suction unit and a push unit. The suction unit includes a push rod, a connection rod, a block and a seal sleeve. A spring is mounted between the seal sleeve and the push rod. The spring provides a force to move the block and the connection rod back and forth between the closed position and an open position. Because the spring is located outside of the push rod, the spring does directly contact the liquid which is avoided from being chemically changed. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292348 | DISPENSING DEVICE FOR DOSAGE OF POWDERED MATERIAL - A dispensing device for dosage of powdered material comprises a closed housing containing the powdered material and provided with a laterally displaced outlet for the dosed powdered material. An external manually operated sledge is arranged between the housing and the outlet. The sledge has a through-going pocket for containing the desired dose of the powdered material. When operating the sledge, the through-going pocket is moved from a position in the housing to a position in the outlet so as to effect dispensing of the dose of the powdered material through the action of gravity. The sledge also has an agitator comprising two posts and a bracket that extends between the posts for agitating the powdered material within the housing. The bracket is slightly arched and the leading edge inclines obliquely downwardly so as to press the powdered material towards the pocket when operating the sledge. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292349 | Controlled Dispenser - A dispenser device for dispensing a controlled number of solid items, or a certain quantity of a variable quantity substance, such as a powdered, granular or liquid substance, through rotation of a roller having one or more cavities for delivering an item or substance. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292350 | MOTOR ICE DISPENSER FOR REFRIGERATORS - The present invention relates to a motor ice dispenser for refrigerators comprising an electric motor ( | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292351 | PANT FABRIC EXPANDING METHOD AND APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is an inflatable object including a main body, a first bulge extending from the main body and a second bulge extending from the main body. The inflatable object is receivable within a pair of pants such that the first and second bulges are each configured to expand within a thigh portion of the pair of pants and the main body is configured to expand within a hip portion of the pair of pants. Further, the inflatable object is made of an impermeable, elastic material that is capable of enduring a pressure that will stretch the pair of pants such that the pair of pants retains its stretched dimensions after deflation of the inflatable object. Furthermore, a method for expanding pants is disclosed that includes inserting an inflatable object within a garment, inflating the inflatable object, retaining the inflatable object within the garment, and stretching the garment with the inflatable object such that the garment retains its stretched dimensions after deflation of the inflatable object. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292352 | GARMENT HANGER WITH REUSABLE LOWER NECK SIZER - In a combination of a garment hanger and a reusable indicator for displaying garment-related information, the indicator can be attached to and removed from a lower neck region of the hanger where a hanger post intersects the hanger body. The hanger includes an indicator retaining member for providing indicator retaining interference with the indicator to retain the indicator at the lower neck region. The hanger further includes structure for providing pivots upon which the indicator can be flexed to remove the indicator from the hanger. The indicator can include a discontinuity for admitting a hanger hook and assisting deformation of the indicator. The indicator can be deformed along the discontinuity to remove the indicator from the hanger. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292353 | CARRYING DEVICE FOR ELONGATED OBJECT - The invention relates to a device ( | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292354 | Carrying Case For Concealed Firearms - The present invention relates to a concealed firearm carrying device that is configured in such a manner as to alleviate the inherent disadvantages of other concealed carrying devices; it incorporates safety features that good practice dictates without interfering with practical use. The device is made in such a fashion so as to cover the firearm's upper assembly to help retain the shape of the holster and secure the firearm, and to cover the trigger and trigger guard thus reducing the possibility of an accidental discharge when drawing the firearm. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292355 | PIGGYBACK DUFFEL - A piggyback duffel apparatus and system provide a modular apparatus that expands a storage capacity of a backpack and includes a detachable piggyback duffel bag that may have a vertical strap to attach to loops on a side of the backpack. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292356 | Multi-Disk Accessory Attachment Platform - An accessory attachment platform, including a platform body having an accessory portion, wherein the accessory portion includes an accessory disk opening; an attachment plate portion coupled to an accessory plate portion, through the accessory disk opening, such that the attachment plate portion and the accessory plate portion are rotatable relative to the platform body; and a release lever pivotably attached to the platform body, wherein the release lever is pivotable between a locking position and an unlocking position, and wherein the release lever is capable of releasably interacting with a primary notch of the attachment plate portion such that when the release lever is in the locking position relative to the primary notch of the attachment plate portion, the attachment plate portion is unable to rotate relative to the platform body. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292357 | VEHICLE MOUNTED EQUIPMENT CARRIER - A rack for retaining a plurality of modular accessory cubes at the rear of a motor vehicle includes a hitch mounted swing-away carrier supporting an upright post carrying a number of planar platforms which the cubes may be attached to. The cubes may have drawers for supporting equipment such as grills and the like useful for outdoor activities and other modules may comprise electronic entertainment equipment such as audio players, radio and TV receivers, and the like. The platforms and the bases of the modules are formed with complementary engaging sections for positioning the modules on the platform, and threaded fasteners projecting upwardly through the platforms may quickly allow the modules to be secured and released from the platforms. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292358 | HARD-SHELL CARGO CARRIER - A cargo carrier adapted to be removably mounted to a roof of a vehicle includes a body portion and an interior space defined by the body portion. The cargo carrier further includes a lid portion that provides access to the interior space. The lid portion is releasably attachable to the body portion by relative linear motion between the lid portion and the body portion. The cargo carrier further includes at least one mechanical fastening assembly slidingly engageable with a complementary fastening assembly, wherein the mechanical fastening assembly prevents relative motion between the lid portion and the body portion. Another embodiment of the cargo carrier includes a lid cover constructed to coact with a space defined by the lid portion and the body portion. The lid cover creates mechanical interference to prevent relative linear motion between the lid portion and the body portion. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292359 | MEANS FOR MAGNETICALLY HOLDING AN OBJECT IN PLACE ON A VEHICLE - An object such as a fluid container, tool box, tackle box, etc. has a magnet associated therewith so that the object may be placed on the floor of a truck box or on the floor of a vehicle or the floor of a trailer or on a metal surface of a vehicle so that the object will be held in place during travel of the vehicle or trailer. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292360 | Stake hole assembly for device attachment - An attachment mechanism is described for attaching accessories to a stake hole in the sidewall of a cargo area of a vehicle, such as a pickup truck. The mechanism comprises of a base plate with a grove formed in the top of the base plate having the shape of an inverted T. An attachment plate having a connector, also having the shape of an inverted T, is attached to the bottom surface of the attachment plate. An attachment such as a tie down ring, a tie down anchor, a flag pole or tent pole holder or the like is attached to the top surface of the attachment plate. The attachment plate can then be attached to the base plate by sliding the inverted T shaped connector into the inverted T shaped groove in the base plate. Another attachment mechanism is described which can be used to attach accessories to vehicles without stake holes or to other regions of a vehicle. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292361 | Backpack exoskeleton - The invention relates to a backpack with a extendable left leg exoskeleton and a extendable right leg exoskeleton which can be extended from the backpack and attached to the appropriate leg of wearer whereby transferring the load of the backpack to the ground surface therefore reducing the weight of the backpack. The backpack exoskeleton also contains a shoulder strap and a waist belt, which also contribute to the load bearing functions of the backpack. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292362 | Combination Skateboard Shoulder Strap and Garment Belt - A skateboard carrying strap is disclosed for holding a skateboard against a user's back, wherein the strap comprises two separable sections. Each section comprises a complimentary belt buckle end and a skateboard securement end. On each securement end are extendable elastic bands, are placed around the wheel trucks of a skateboard to support the skateboard. The user wears the assembly across his or her torso, crossing over the shoulder, while the skateboard deck lies against the individual's back with the wheel trucks facing away from the body and in connection with the elastic bands. The belt buckle end comprises a belt buckle or clasp engagement adapted to rest against the user's chest, while the disconnected securement ends of each section are adapted to secure each skateboard wheel truck. When the device is not in use, the strap lengths can be connected into a continuous section for use as traditional belt. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292363 | BODY-WORN APPARATUS FOR CARRYING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A body-worn apparatus for carrying an electronic device may include a shoulder harness having interconnected first and second portions configured to be supported by first and second shoulders respectively of a wearer. An electronic device support pouch configured to removably receive the electronic device therein may be attached to the first portion of the shoulder harness such that it extends under one arm and along one side of the wearer when the shoulder harness is worn by the wearer. An accessory support unit configured to removably receive one or more accessory items therein may be attached to the second portion of the shoulder harness such that it extends under an opposite arm and along an opposite side of the wearer when the shoulder harness is worn by the wearer. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292364 | MEAT TRUSSING SYSTEM - A meat trussing system incorporates the use of an elastomeric net to receive and restrain meats and other food components. At least one flexible wrapper encases the food products forming a cylindrical mass having a low coefficient of friction with respect to the elastomeric net. The wrapper is preferably provided with at least one perforation adapted to be circumferentially disposed near the midpoint of the food products within the elastomeric net. The wrapping sheets are formed in a continuous roll containing a longitudinal perforation. The roll may be disposed within a dispensing device having a cutting tool to allow for the detachment of any number of sheets of a predetermined length. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292365 | BOLT TOOL AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A BOLT-SETTING TOOL - The invention concerns a bolt-setting tool for setting fastening elements in a substrate, with a trigger ( | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292366 | REUSABLE CIRCULAR STAPLER HANDLE WITH OPEN ASSEMBLY ARCHITECTURE - A circular stapling instrument is provided. The circular stapling instrument includes a handle forming a cavity, a reciprocating drive shaft, a carrier cover, and a shaft assembly. The reciprocating drive shaft is detachably secured within the cavity of the handle. The carrier cover covers a portion of the reciprocating drive shaft within the cavity of the handle. The shaft assembly is detachably coupled with the handle. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292367 | ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED END EFFECTOR - The present invention is directed to a surgical instrument with a robotics system, a memory device and an end effector having an elongate channel, knife position sensor(s) and a firing bar coupled to a knife. In response to drive motions initiated by the robotics system, the firing bar may translate within the elongate channel. As the firing bar translates, the sensor(s) transmit a signal to the memory device. The position of the knife may be determined from the output signals and may be communicated to the robotics system or instrument user. The sensors may be Hall Effect sensors. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292368 | CIRCULAR STAPLER WITH AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM - A circular stapling instrument includes a casing, an anvil assembly, a staple driver, and a locking mechanism. The anvil assembly is configured to move back and forth between an open position away from the casing and a closed position adjacent the casing. The staple driver is configured to move within the casing from a pre-fired position to a fired position. The locking mechanism is configured to, whenever the anvil assembly is in the open position, automatically lock the staple driver in the pre-fired position preventing the staple driver from being moved to the fired position. The locking mechanism is also configured to, whenever the anvil assembly is in the closed position, automatically unlock the staple driver from the pre-fired position to allow the staple driver to be moved to the fired position. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292369 | Delivery Applicator for Radioactive Staples for Brachytherapy Medical Treatment - A staple delivery applicator for delivering radioactive staples during brachytherapy medical treatment has an actuating device for at source staples located distally from the actuating device. The actuating device is removably attachable to an actuator arm on a proximal end. A staple applicator cartridge holder is attached to the actuator arm on a distal end. The staple applicator cartridge is mountable in the holder and having a plurality of slots for mounting of radioactive source staples therein. An anvil therein crimps the staples. The staple applicator cartridge holder is removably mountable in a connector and the connector is also removably mounted to a surgical staple holder. A trigger device being one of the actuating devices has a control for closing the anvil of the cartridge holder and for firing of the source staples in the cartridge therein to cause the staples to crimp, and a control for opening the anvil and releasing the trigger device from the actuator arm. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292370 | SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEMS AND STAPLE CARTRIDGES FOR DEPLOYING SURGICAL STAPLES WITH TISSUE COMPRESSION FEATURES - A surgical staple having at least one projection formed thereon. In various embodiments, the projection is formed on a crown of the surgical staple. In one various embodiment, the projection surrounds, or is positioned adjacent to, at least one deformable member of the surgical staple. In one embodiment, the projection can apply an increased compressive force or pressure to soft tissue surrounding the deformable member prior to the deformable members puncturing a hole in the soft tissue. As a result of the increased compressive force or pressure on the tissue, after staple deployment, blood flow proximate deformable member puncture holes can be reduced. | 2012-11-22 |
| 20120292371 | CIRCULAR STAPLING INSTRUMENT HAVING A BREAKAWAY WASHER ATTACHMENT MEMBER - A stapling cartridge assembly for a circular stapling instrument includes a casing, a staple driver, and a blade. The staple driver is receivable within the casing and configured to move within the casing from a pre-fired position to a fired position. The blade is attachable to the staple driver. The blade includes a cutting edge and a breakaway washer attachment member for fixedly attaching to a breakaway washer when the staple driver is moved from the pre-fired position to the fired position. | 2012-11-22 |
