49th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090294467 | MEDICINE DISPENSER - (Object) To enable, in an operation of supplying a medicine to a medicine cassette, in which it is typical that the medicine once put in a vial bottle is recovered to a medicine cassette (medicine receiving container), an operation of specifying the medicine cassette to which the medicine is to be supplied to be performed more accurately and more efficiently. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294468 | Method and Apparatus for Dispensing - An apparatus for dispensing product includes a container with a collection region. The collection region is characterized in part by a selected cross-section having an area smaller than a cross-section of the container preceding the selected cross-section while traveling in a direction of a gravity vector. The cross-sectional areas are proscribed by boundaries of the container on planes normal to the gravity vector. One end of a draw tube is disposed within the collection region. A pump draws product from the collection region through the draw tube. The pump dispenses the product external to the container. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294469 | Mass-Based Powder Dispensing - Mass-based dispensing of a powder product includes a system that dispenses a powder product containing an active ingredient from a product container. The system initiates a dispense cycle at a first, higher dispense rate. The system continuously determines, as the powder product is dispensed, the amount or weight of the powder product that has been dispensed. Once a transition criteria has been satisfied, the system adjusts the dispense rate to a second, lower dispense rate. The system dispenses the powder product at the second, lower dispense rate until a requested amount of the powder product has been dispensed. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294470 | Variable Frequency Drive for Gas Dispensing System - A fixed and/or stationary modular unit consists of a hydraulic fluid tank, a variable frequency drive consisting of a variable frequency controller, a variable frequency motor, and a pressurization pump. A compressed gas transportation system consists of a cylinder or set of cylinders. Each cylinder has a charging port and a dispensing port. A pair of valves are located at each charging port of each cylinder, with one valve connected to an incoming hydraulic fluid line and the other valve connected to a hydraulic fluid return line. A valve is connected at the dispensing port of each cylinder. As gas is dispensed from cylinders, hydraulic fluid is pumped from the tank by the variable frequency drive into the cylinder at a rate substantially equal to the dispensing rate of the compressed gas to maintain a constant pressure within the cylinder. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294471 | PROGRAMMABLE AEROSOL DISPENSER - Disclosed is an aerosol dispensing for dispensing a metered amount of an aerosol for dispersion in an area of use unit having a main body. The aerosol dispensing unit according to the present invention includes a reservoir within the main body for holding an aerosol, an outlet in fluid communication with the reservoir and arranged to dispense a metered amount of the aerosol upon activation of a trigger device, and an audio output system adapted to play a sound in response to the activation of said trigger device. The aerosol is preferably one of a deodorizing agent and a disinfectant. The trigger device is adapted to be activated either by a sensor used to detect a person within a given area, and activate the trigger device upon detection of the person, or alternatively, a timer is operatively connected to the trigger device to dispense the metered amount of aerosol and play the sound at timed intervals. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294472 | Fluid Dispensing Actuator - A dispenser that dispenses fluid is controlled using a feedback control system. The control system uses a positional encoder to determine the precise position of a valve contained in an actuator in order to control the dispensing of the fluid. Various motion profiles may be used to control the position of the valve. The motion profiles of the valve enable controlled variation of the amount of fluid dispensed over time and enable several specific improvements to the dispensing of sealant in the manufacture of metal and composite cans. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294473 | Canned beverage tapper - A canned beverage opener that is both functional and enjoyable to use. A rotating carousel containing several unopened beverage cans and ice is mounted to a base, with an inclined top. A drinking vessel is placed inside the base. When a consumer pulls on a handle, the canned beverage is opened by depressing the can's pop top, and the contents of the can are emptied into the vessel, thus simulating the tapping of a keg. Vent holes may be created in the cans by depressing a sharp tipped plunger mounted to the cover of the carousel. To open additional cans, the entire carousel may be rotated about a central shaft. Once all of the cans are empty, the consumer may remove the cover and replace the empty cans with unopened cans, and refill the ice if necessary. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294474 | Internal toothpaste tube dispensing device - An improved device for dispensing toothpaste from a flexible tube using only manual pressure on the flexible tube. The device is formed to fit precisely the inner shape of the toothpaste tube and slides forward as the tube is manually squeezed from the outside. As the device moves toward the tube opening the toothpaste is expelled. Friction strips attached to the device on two sides come into contact with friction strips on the two interior sides of the toothpaste tube. As the device is propelled forward by manual pressure it is prevented from moving rearward toward the closed end of the toothpaste tube because of the friction strips. Thus as the tube is depressed and the toothpaste is expelled the flattened portion of the tube remains flattened and the tube is ready for the next use. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294475 | Method and apparatus for a beverage dispenser - A product dispenser reconfigurable in the field includes a housing, at least one tower unit, and a removable ambient box. The at least one tower unit includes at least one dispense point, whereby a product or diluent is delivered from a diluent or product source to the dispense point. The ambient box is an insulated product path that is adaptable to at least one external source and the tower units or the dispense points. The external source may be conditioned through external means or may deliver an ambient temperature product, wherein the product circuits passing through the ambient box may deliver product to any tower unit, thereby providing increased product variability within a same product dispenser. The product dispenser still further includes a tower structure that is removable without disabling the product circuits, and a method of merchandising on the tower structure. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294476 | Dispensing device for media - 1. Dispensing device for a preferably liquid medium. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294477 | AIR PISTON AND DOME FOAM PUMP - A foam pump for pumping a foamable liquid from a foamable liquid source includes a premix chamber having an interior volume receiving the foamable liquid from the foamable liquid source. The foam pump also include a premix chamber air inlet valve, and a collapsible air chamber surrounds the premix chamber and fluidly communicates with the interior volume of the premix chamber through said premix chamber air inlet valve. The collapsible air chamber has an expanded volume and a compressed volume, and, when the collapsible air chamber is moved from its expanded volume to its compressed volume, air within the collapsible air chamber is forced into the premix chamber through the premix chamber air inlet valve and mixes with the foamable liquid received in the premix chamber. An outlet communicates with the premix chamber and, upon compression of the collapsible air chamber from its expanded volume to its compressed volume, foamable liquid and air are advanced from the premix chamber into the outlet. This foamable liquid and air mixture is homogenized into a foam product by advancement through a mesh screen. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294478 | PULL ACTUATED FOAM PUMP - A foam dispenser includes a refill unit and a dispenser housing. The refill unit carries foamable liquid and provides a liquid pump portion actuated to advance foamable liquid through the dispenser. The dispenser housing provides an air pump portion actuated to advance air through the dispenser. The air pump portion communicates with the liquid pump portion when the refill unit is properly placed in the housing. The liquid pump portion includes a piston housing that reciprocally receives a piston assembly to define a collapsible liquid chamber. Similarly, the air pump portion includes a piston housing that reciprocally receives a piston assembly to define a collapsible air chamber. Upon actuation of the dispenser, both the liquid chamber and the air chamber collapse and thereby feed air and liquid to an extrusion chamber, and extrude the mixture of air and liquid therein through a premix chamber and at least one mesh screen. The pump is actuated my pulling the piston assembly away from the piston housing, and this is particularly advantageous in the art of wall-mounted dispensers employing push bars typically moved horizontally toward a foam pump to actuate the same. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294479 | IN-STORE COMBINED SAMPLE DISPENSER AND MERCHANDISING PRODUCT DISPLAY - A combined sample dispenser and merchandising unit product display and related method is provided herein. Included is an elongate tray having a first end and a second end, an upper compartment with open roof for standing a plurality of merchandising unit products each containing a flowable substance, and a lower compartment arranged directly below the upper compartment. A sample dispenser is provided which includes a dispensing unit arranged against the first end of the tray and a reservoir holding sampling amounts of the flowable substance, communicating with the dispensing unit and arranged within the lower compartment. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294480 | DISPENSING DEVICE - The invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing a preferably cosmetic liquid. Said dispensing device comprises an elastic or flexible pump section which can deform in a reversible manner in order to pump the liquid. The dispensing direction is preferably opposite to the direction of actuation. Several pump chambers are preferably arranged about a central outlet valve. Said dispensing device is preferably arranged on the base of an associated container. The outlet valve or the dispensing opening is preferably only opened during the first actuation. The liquid is distributed through a preferably hollow valve element, which also forms a nozzle. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294481 | INVERTED DISPENSER FITMENT - An inverted dispenser for a squeezable bottle is provided. The dispenser includes an outer portion having a frusto-conical body with a cavity extending therethrough. A lip extends circumferentially around the frusto-conical body. The dispenser also includes an inner portion having a cylindrical faceplate that includes a spout extending axially from a center of the faceplate. The inner portion is positioned within the outer portion such that the inner portion faceplate is positioned within the outer portion lip. The inner portion is further positioned such that the spout is in fluid communication with the cavity extending through the outer portion. In one embodiment, the inverted dispenser is formed with the outer portion and the inner portion molded as a single piece. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294482 | DEVICE FOR ICE CREAM DISTRIBUTOR IN COOLED WINDOWS AND SIMILAR - Device for ice cream distributor in cooled windows and similar, fit to prevent the ice cream melting in the outlet area comprises at least a duct with an outlet hole and control means of the ice cream flow. In the outlet duct ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090294483 | CONTAINER FOR AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSING PASTE IN A PASTE PRINTER - The present invention relates to a container for holding paste used for making reflow soldering to fix surface mounted components (semiconductors, diodes, resistors, and so on) to a circuit on a printed circuit board. More specifically, the present invention relates to a container for automatically dispensing paste in a paste printer which can make automatic fixed amount dispensing of paste to a stencil of the paste printer. The container comprises a body including an opening, a supply hole in a center of a bottom for supply of the paste, and a press member movably mounted in the body and including a rim, and a sloped portion and a deforming portion both continuous from the rim inwardly, thereby making automatic dispensing of the paste to the upper surface of the stencil through the supply hole. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294484 | EMPTYING MECHANISM FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER - A food storage container with emptying mechanism is described. The emptying mechanism includes a platform that may be raised within the container to advance food product toward the container opening. The platform is raised by actuation of a turn wheel at the bottom outer surface of the container. Existing containers may be retrofitted to incorporate the emptying mechanism. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294485 | Product dispensing system - In a dispensing system for dispensing a product from a canister, which comprises a solid/gas arrangement with a gas adsorber for storing gas, the canister having valve means for dispensing the product while allowing the gas adsorbed by the carbon to be desorbed, the system incorporates a scavenger for the removal or neutralization of a substances which detrimentally affects the performance of the system. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294486 | Bulk container with dual discharge outlets - A bulk container for storing and offloading materials comprises a portable tank including a sloped bottom wall with a first discharge outlet at a lowest level of the sloped bottom wall and a second discharge outlet at a higher level of the sloped bottom wall. A first outlet valve is connected to the first discharge outlet. A second outlet valve is connected to the second discharge outlet so that material above the higher level can be drained from the bulk container through the second outlet valve and residual material in the bulk container can be drained through the first outlet valve. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294487 | Dispenser Having a Conical Valve Assembly - A dispenser includes a dispenser body which defines a flow passage, a valve assembly, and an actuator. The valve assembly is disposed in the flow passage and includes a first valve member and a second valve member. An actuator is coupled to the valve assembly. When the actuator is manipulated through a first range of motion, only the first of the two valve members is displaced, and when the actuator is manipulated through a second range of motion, both the first and second valve members are displaced in unison. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294488 | Tamper-evident container with pour-out container fitment - A tamper-evident container with pour-out container fitment for frictional engagement within the cylindrical neck of a container to control and meter the flow of liquids out of the container. The fitment includes a top flange sufficient to cover the mouth of the container and a coaxial cylindrical insert extending from the top flange into the neck. The fitment is held into the neck by friction and a ring extends from the insert for enhanced frictional engagement. Apertures are provided in the insert to allow fluid to pass into the interior of the insert, and channels are provided along the walls of the interior from the apertures to the top flange to guide the liquid from the apertures to the flange. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294489 | APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FILLER MATERIAL AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A nozzle for applying filler material within a groove is provided that includes a plate member, an orifice through the plate member, a guide member for engaging the groove, and a pliable attachment. The orifice is in communication with a supply of the filler material. The guide member protrudes from the plate member and has a width less than the groove. The pliable attachment has a channel with an angled portion for directing the filler material into the groove. The nozzle may also be used independent from the attachment. Also provided is a method for applying filler material into the spaces between tiles. The method include steps directed to the preparation of the filler material, such as combining a cementitious material with a plasticizer in order to form an admixture that has a viscosity making it suitable for application through the nozzle. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294490 | Bow Maker - A bow maker includes a base portion having a plurality of holes. The bow maker further includes at least two pegs configured to be received by the plurality of holes and at least one wire holder. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294491 | UNIVERSAL TRAVEL HOOK - A universal travel hook including first and second hook members and a connector member which pivotally connects the first and second hook members for rotation about an axis such that when in a closed configuration, the first hook member opens generally in the same direction as the second hook member in side-by-side relationship, and when in an open configuration, the first hook member opens generally in the opposite direction as the second hook member. In one embodiment, the connector is a split ring which pivotally connects to the hook members by extending through a through opening in the proximal end portion of each hook member. When in an open configuration, the first hook member is adapted for placement over a door or other object while the second hook projects outwardly therefrom and is adapted to receive and hold an article of clothing, a bag, or other object. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294492 | GARMENT HANGER WITH TOP SIZER - A garment hanger for use with a top sizer clip that has locking tabs formed along an interior thereof includes a body having a hook member including a web portion and a platform extending at least partially around the web portion. The web portion has a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a pair of locking apertures for receiving the locking tabs to securely attach the top sizer clip to hanger. The web portion has at least one beveled cam surface that includes a first edge that defines an entrance into an adjacent locking aperture and an opposite second edge that interfaces with the first surface for allowing the top sizer clip to be moved to an unlocking position. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294493 | GARMENT HANGER INCLUDING SLIDE-IN SIZER - A garment hanger having a slide-in sizer. The hanger includes a sizer-receiving frame defining at least one sizer-receiving slot for sliding receipt of a substantially flat and planar sizer. In one preferred embodiment, the sizer is formed from paper. The sizer-receiving frame may be positioned within a notch defined between the junction of the body and the base portion of the hook. Alternatively, the sizer-receiving frame may be positioned at the upper portion of the hook. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294494 | GARMENT HANGER INCLUDING FOLD-OVER PAPER SIZER - A garment hanger having a fold over paper sizer. The hanger includes a sizer-receiving web defining opposing sizer-receiving slots. A paper sizer is folded from a flat unfolded state to a folded U-shaped state, and then installed about the web such that a first edge of the sizer is received within the first sizer-receiving slot and a second edge of the sizer is received within the second sizer-receiving slot. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294495 | Tool lanyard wrist cuff - A tool lanyard wrist cuff includes a fixed, closed loop band having a first mating portion of a fastening mechanism fixedly attached to an outside surface of the closed loop band, an adjustment tab extending from the fixed, closed loop band where the adjustment tab has a second mating portion of the fastening mechanism configured for releasable engagement with the first mating portion when the fixed closed loop band is folded onto itself positioning the adjustment tab over and onto the outside surface of the closed loop band, and a lanyard retaining component integrally formed on the outside surface of the closed loop band. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294496 | Gun holster with articulating spine - A holster is utilized in combination with a gun including a handle, barrel, and a detent. The holster includes a spine; a first side; and a second side opposed to the first side. The first and second sides collectively form a pocket with a top and receive the barrel with the handle extending outside the top of the pocket, are connected together along the rear of the pocket, and are connected to the spine. The spine includes a first section; and, includes a second section with a locking rib attached thereto and attached to the holster. The second section is movable between a first operative position generally in alignment with the first section in which the locking rib extends into the detent to prevent the gun from being withdrawn from the holster; and, a second operative position in which the second section is moved out of alignment with the first section and the locking rib is moved free of the detent to permit the gun to be withdrawn from the holster, the second section being in the first operative position. The holster also includes a finger rest connected to the second section to manually pivotally displace with the finger of a hand, while grasping the handle of the gun with the hand, the second section from the first operative position to the second operative position to permit the gun to be withdrawn from the holster. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294497 | Combination Step and Storage Unit for Pickup Truck - The invention comprises a combination storage unit and step for a pickup truck, comprising: a) a body, containing an interior cavity for storage of items; b) one or more doors providing access to the interior of the storage body; c) one or more step assemblies mounted to the storage body and located adjacent to one or more of the doors; d) one or more brackets to secure the storage body to the undercarriage body mounts of the pickup truck, wherein the storage unit is mounted in a location between the front axle and rear axle of the pickup truck on one of the driver side and passenger side. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294498 | Aerodynamically shaped stowage receptacle for vehicles - An aerodynamically shaped storage receptacle for vehicles comprises a six-panel receptacle body, an upper support system of three straps and a lower support system of two straps. At the ends of these straps are metal clamps to affix the receptacle onto a lift gate or trunk lid, such that the gate or lid can be opened with the receptacle attached. If needed inflatable plastic bags can fill out the receptacle which in an aerodynamic shape can achieve a substantial fuel saving for a respective vehicle, estimated at about 10%. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294499 | Bag with writing surface - The bag includes a carrier implement such as straps for a backpack, at least one interior compartment and an outer panel defining a portion of an exterior of the bag. This outer panel is formed of a material which can receive ink in a removably attachable fashion, such that the outer panel can be decorated with a writing implement and decorations can be removed and modified. In one embodiment the outer panel is formed of patent leather with the writing implement in the form of a dry erase marker. A backing panel is provided inboard of the outer panel to add rigidity to the outer panel and facilitate writing thereon. Stitching around a perimeter of the outer panel joins the outer panel to the backing panel, as well as an inner liner to hold the outer panel securely in place. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294500 | LOAD SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A load suspension system is disclosed, for suspending a load from a human body. The system includes a number of straps, certain of which will include elastic elements to provide a desired shock protection to the system. The elasticity of such elements may be limited by means of one or more range limiters. Padded sections are included at predetermined locations to provide greater comfort to a user, and attachment points are also included for connecting to a load, such as a tool belt, one or more tools, or apparel. Padded sections may include a gel component for greater comfort, and the various straps may also include accessory attachment points for reversibly connecting desired accessories to the system. A method of manufacturing a load suspension system is also disclosed. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294501 | Apparatus For And Method Of Producing And/Or Separating A String Of Interconnected Packing Cushions - Apparatus for producing and separating a string of interconnected packing cushions comprises a packing cushion production machine which produces a string of interconnected packing cushions, the string of interconnected packing cushions exiting an output end of the machine at a first velocity, and a separation device associated with the output end of the machine, the separation device adapted to selectively engage the string of interconnected packing cushions and to drive the string at a second velocity, greater than the first velocity, and in doing so to cause the string of interconnected packing cushions to separate. The method comprises producing a string of interconnected packing cushions, or supplying a pre-produced string of interconnected packing cushions, the string of interconnected packing cushions traveling at a first velocity, and selectively engaging the string of interconnected packing cushions at a second velocity, greater than the first velocity, and in doing so causing the string of interconnected packing cushions to separate. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294502 | Fastener Driving Tool - A fastener outlet assembly for a fastener driving tool includes: an outlet passage arranged to expel fasteners from the assembly to a workpiece during use, the outlet passage having one or more walls; and a detector arranged to detect whether a fastener is present in the outlet passage. The detector comprises at least part of a cover that provides at least part of a wall of the outlet passage, the cover being movable with respect to the remainder of the outlet passage to open the outlet passage and gain access thereto. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294503 | Cam-actuated pneumatic switch mechanism system for controlling the timed spacing of fasteners drive from hand-held fastener-driving tools - A fastener-driving tool has a cam-actuated pneumatic switch mechanism system operatively incorporated thereon which is adapted to control the timed driving or discharge of fasteners out from a hand-held fastener-driving tool and into a substrate at predeterminedly spaced positions with respect to each other. The arrangement is particularly adapted for use in connection with the driving of fasteners into corner regions of structural workpieces, although the same may also be used to drive fasteners into flat planar surfaces. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294504 | Fastener Driving Tool - A fastener driving tool arranged to drive fasteners into a workpiece includes a support, a pair of sub-assemblies movably mounted on the support, each sub-assembly comprising a motor and an associated flywheel, and a nose part retractable relative to the support. The tool is arranged such that, in use, when the nose part is retracted, its movement relative to the support mechanically forces the sub-assemblies toward each other. The forcing of the sub-assemblies toward each other by the retraction of the nose part may move the sub-assemblies from an inoperative position to an operative position. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294505 | Fastener Driving Tool - A fastener driving tool arranged to drive fasteners into a workpiece includes a support, at least one wheel movably mounted on the support, a driver arranged to contact and he guided by the wheel when the wheel is in an operative position in use, a nose part retractable relative to the support, and a connection mechanism to operatively interconnect the nose part with the wheel. The tool is arranged such that, in use, the retraction of the nose part causes the connection mechanism to move the wheel from an inoperative position to the operative position. Subsequent forward movement of the driver guided by the wheel toward the nose part causes the operative interconnection between the nose part and the wheel to be broken. Forward movement of the nose part relative to the support, subsequent to the operative interconnection between the nose part and the wheel being broken, causes the operative interconnection between the nose part and the wheel to be re-formed. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294506 | Setting tool - A setting tool for driving fastening element in constructional components includes a setting mechanism having a combustion chamber ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090294507 | Fastener Supply Assembly - A fastener supply assembly for a fastener driving tool includes an outlet passage arranged to expel fasteners from the assembly to a workpiece during use, a magazine comprising a plurality of supply channels arranged to hold fasteners and supply them to the outlet passage, and a channel selector. The channel select has an opening and is arranged to selectively connect, via its opening, the outlet passage with each respective supply channel of the magazine, by movement of the channel selector relative to both the magazine and a longitudinal axis of the outlet passage. The movement of the channel selector may comprise rotation about the longitudinal axis of the outlet passage. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294508 | Fastener Driving Tool - A fastener driving tool arranged to drive fasteners into a workpiece includes at least one electric motor having a central stator and an external rotor arranged to rotate around the stator. The rotor may be in the form of a flywheel. The tool includes an energy transfer member such as a driver arranged to transfer kinetic energy from the rotor to a fastener held in the tool, thereby to drive the fastener from the tool into a workpiece. The electric motor may be a brushless motor. The tool may include two such motors, arranged such that both of their rotors propel the driver simultaneously. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294509 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING CONVEYOR BELT LACING - A press for attaching a fastener to belting. The press includes a support structure, an anvil, a punch and a clinching block. The anvil is fixedly positioned on the support structure. The punch and the clinching block are attached to the support structure such that they are movable between a first position and a second position. The clinching block is configured to engage a first fastener positioned between the clinching block and the anvil as the clinching block moves between the first position and the second position such that the fastener is clinched between the anvil and the clinching block. The punch is configured to engage a second fastener as the punch moves between the first position and the second position such that the second fastener is preclinched between the anvil and the punch. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294510 | CLINCH POSITIONING MECHANISM OF STAPLER - A clinch positioning mechanism of a stapler is provided. The clinch positioning mechanism includes a driver unit and a clincher unit. The driver unit includes a driver for driving out a staple, and a guide piece. The clincher unit includes a clincher for bending and clinching a leg portion of the staple, and a guide hole for engaging with the guide piece. The clincher unit is arranged being opposed to the driver. At least one of the driver unit and the clincher unit is movably arranged, and the driver and the clincher are aligned with each other by engaging the guide piece in the guide hole at the latest when clinching the leg portion of the staple by the clincher. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294511 | LATERAL POSITION DETECTION FOR FRICTION STIR SYSTEMS - A friction stir system for processing at least a first workpiece includes a spindle actuator coupled to a rotary tool comprising a rotating member for contacting and processing the first workpiece. A detection system is provided for obtaining information related to a lateral alignment of the rotating member. The detection system comprises at least one sensor for measuring a force experienced by the rotary tool or a parameter related to the force experienced by the rotary tool during processing, wherein the sensor provides sensor signals. A signal processing system is coupled to receive and analyze the sensor signals and determine a lateral alignment of the rotating member relative to a selected lateral position, a selected path, or a direction to decrease a lateral distance relative to the selected lateral position or selected path. In one embodiment, the friction stir system can be embodied as a closed loop tracking system, such as a robot-based tracked friction stir welding (FSW) or friction stir processing (FSP) system. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294512 | MEMBER FOR SMOOTHING FLEXIBLE BELT SEAMS AND METHOD FOR USING - An improved member for use in welding seamed flexible belts to produce smoother seams having reduced seam thickness. The improved member has a unique configuration, that includes a ridge defined at an end of the member and further includes a V-shape groove or cut defined in the ridge, which helps facilitate welding of the seam overlap region. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294513 | ULTRASONIC WELDING MEMBER FOR SMOOTHING FLEXIBLE BELT SEAMS AND METHOD FOR USING - An ultrasonic welding member for use in welding seamed flexible belts to produce smoother seams having reduced seam thickness. The ultrasonic welding member has a unique configuration, that includes an increased tip surface formed in such a manner that more energy from the horn is dispersed over the seam overlap region for a longer duration of time to produce a smoother and thinner weld. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294514 | FRICTION STIR WELDING IMPROVEMENTS FOR METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES, FERROUS ALLOYS, NON-FERROUS ALLOYS, AND SUPERALLOYS USING A SUPERABRASIVE TOOL - A friction stir welding system that enables clamping of a pipe to enable friction stir welding around the pipe OD, a movable mandrel that provides a counter-force to the pressure exerted on the outside of a pipe by a tool, and a system for providing friction stir welding and repair inside a nuclear vessel in an underwater environment. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294515 | Mounting integrated circuit components on substrates - A poly(alkylene carbonate) tack agent may be used to secure an electrical component, such as an integrated circuit, to a substrate for soldering. The tack agent may disintegrate or vaporize at normal reflow temperatures so that no clean up is needed. In some embodiments, flexless soldering may be implemented. If flux is desired, the flux may be mixed with the tack agent in some embodiments. For example, the flux may be incorporated in microcapsules within the tack agent. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294516 | SOLDER BALL LOADING MASK, APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODOLOGY - A solder ball loading method capable of securely loading solder balls on connection pads includes applying flux on each connection pad group of a printed wiring board flux is not applied to a contact portion between a spacer and the printed wiring board to keep the flux from attaching to the spacer. Because the flux is not attached to the spacer, when the mask is detached from the printed wiring board, the printed wiring board need not be inverted, and damage to the solder resist layer | 2009-12-03 |
20090294517 | Collapsible box and method for manufacturing and filling collapsible boxes - A collapsible box made of cardboard or of laminated cardboard for receiving packaging items contains an applicator ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090294518 | Foldable Structure - A single blank of sheet material is configured to be formed into a foldable structure having a bottom panel which defines a container region. The carton includes an end wall assembly having triangular panels configuring the end wall assembly to define a triangular opening. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294519 | Bulk material box - A box includes an outer shell surrounding an inner sleeve having spaced apart first and second sleeve side walls attached to a sleeve bottom wall. A split sleeve top wall spaced apart from sleeve bottom wall defines spaced apart first and second open ends therebetween. Split sleeve top wall includes first and second sleeve sections separated by a sleeve split. Outer shell includes first and second shell side walls attached to a shell bottom wall and covering first and second open ends of inner sleeve. A shell top wall spaced apart from shell bottom wall includes first and second shell sections separated by a shell split substantially perpendicular to sleeve split. Flanges extend from shell top and bottom walls and first and second shell side walls along and bonded to outside surfaces of the sleeve side walls. The shell and sleeve are constructed from shell and sleeve blanks respectively. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294520 | INSULATED CUP - An improved cup comprising a top portion and a base sleeve connected to the sidewall of the top portion. The base sleeve is at least partially formed of an insulating material. The base sleeve is formed of a one piece material that eliminates a seam at the bottom of the cup. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294521 | INTERACTIVE MEDICATION CONTAINER LABELING - This invention relates to the dispensing, creation, and selecting of memory devices that are used with interactive medication containers, dispensers, reminders, or consoles that hold or otherwise organize one or more medication vials or containers. The memory device is attached or adhered to a medication container or vial and has information corresponding to medication and prescription information. The memory device can be prepared when a standard medication label is printed by a pharmacist and can be part of the standard printed label. In other instances the memory device is separate from the medication label. When separate, the memory device has a printed section that identifies the dosing schedule or medication name that corresponds to the reminder schedule the memory device is associated with. The pharmacist or the customer/patient can match the text printed on the memory device with the text of the medical container label to ensure the memory device is only attached to the correct medication container. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294522 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANAGING DEVICE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION - An electronic device includes a memory storing device-specific information, a display portion, and a control portion that reads the device-specific information from the memory and displays it on the display portion in a form automatically readable (e.g., bar-code form) by an external reading device (e.g., bar-code reader). | 2009-12-03 |
20090294523 | Method, System and Device for Identification from Multiple Data Inputs - A device, system and method including a mobile unit having a location sensor to detect location data of a unit; a biometric sensor to detect a biometric property of user of the unit; a display to prompt the user of the unit to input personalized data into for example an input interface; a memory to store identification data; a user input interface to receive identification data; a transmitter to wirelessly transmit location data, biometric data, personalized input and identification data; and a mobile power source to power the unit. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294524 | High Security Transaction Card System and Method - A secure transaction card system and method utilizes a transaction card and an authentication device. The transaction card includes a first electrical contact, a power supply device, a card memory that stores a card identifier and a magnetic strip provided with a thin film magnetic write head in electrical communication with the power supply device. The authentication device includes a housing with an access slot for the card, a power source, a second electrical contact structure, an authentication processor in electrical communication with the second electrical contact structure and the power source, and a programmable memory storing account information corresponding to the transaction card. When the transaction card is mated with the authentication device, the processor causes account information to be written onto the magnetic strip so that the card can be used. After an interval of time, electrical charge is drained so that the card is inoperable. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294525 | IDENTIFICATION CARD COMPRISING AN IMAGE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - The invention relates to a method for producing and processing an image on a card substrate of an identification card, comprising the following steps:
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20090294526 | TESTING CAPABILITY ALLOWING NEW DATA TAGS - A method of testing a payment device reader includes receiving data from the payment device reader, combining the received data with data for a first testing scenario, transmitting the combined data to a payment processor, receiving an authorization decision from the payment processor, and displaying the results of the authorization decision on a display. The first testing scenario is selected from a plurality of testing scenarios stored in the computer readable storage medium. Each of the plurality of testing scenarios includes data for emulating a device for performing a financial transaction located at one of a merchant, an acquirer, or an issuer. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294527 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYMENT CARD INDUSTRY ENTERPRISE ACCOUNT NUMBER ELIMINATION - A system and method replaces credit card numbers in systems that are customer facing with token Ids to thereby reduce exposure to credit card number theft. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294528 | STORED-VALUE CARD WITH EMBOSSED INDICIA - A transaction card includes a substrate having embossed indicia configured, for example, to emulate a license plate. The substrate defines a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is opposite the first surface. The substrate includes embossed indicia defined by regions projecting in relief with respect to the first surface and/or the second surface. The embossed indicia may, for example, emulate a license plate or the like. The substrate further includes an account identifier linking the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record. Stored-value cards, methods of providing a stored-value card, and other embodiments of stored-value or transaction cards and associated combinations are also disclosed. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294529 | PARSING AN IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A JURISDICTIONAL FORMAT - An apparatus that authenticates the contents of identification documents provided by different issuers having machine-readable and/or human readable information is disclosed. The contents of the identification documents are verified without encountering any human error. The verified contents of the identification documents may be used for identification purposes such as age restricted purchases, preordained organ donors or possible criminal prosecution. The verified contents of the identification documents may be logged to provide ID checking compliance and/or may be transferred to a remote computer for additional processing or logging. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294530 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LABELING AND MANAGING THE SALE OF MANUFACTURED CONCRETE BLOCKS - In a method for identifying manufactured concrete or masonry blocks and managing the sale thereof to a customer in a retail establishment, the retail establishment having a computer system configured to monitor inventory, a database operatively coupled to the computer system, and a plurality of point of sale (POS) terminals operatively coupled to the computer system. The method includes a) applying a releasably secured label to the concrete block or a layer of concrete blocks contained on a pallet, where the label has UPC information affixed thereon and is releasable from the concrete block or layer of concrete blocks on the pallet, b) selecting for purchase by the customer, a number of concrete blocks from a selected pallet, c) removing the label from the concrete block or the layer of concrete blocks on the pallet, d) presenting the label at the POS terminal, e) scanning the label via the POS terminal to process the UPC information, and entering the number of concrete blocks intended for purchase, f) transmitting data encoded in the UPC information to the computer system along with an indication of the number of concrete blocks purchased to effect maintenance of the inventory of concrete blocks, and g) issuing a receipt to the purchaser evidencing purchase of the concrete blocks. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294531 | CONTAINERIZED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UTILIZING IDENTIFICATION TAGS - An inventory control process includes the association of an inventory item with a reusable container at an origination point. The container is inclusive of a passive or active identification tag. The container is transported within the range of a transponder able to share information with the identification tag. Upon reaching a destination point, the inventory item is unpacked from the container and the container recycled for association with a new inventory item. An inventory delivery device includes a reusable container labeled with an active identification tag. An inventory item is inserted within the container. A disposable tamper-evident seal retaining the inventory item with the container is provided. The device is particularly well suited for transportation for timely and high clinical value items within a medical care setting. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294532 | ID issuing system and ID issuing server used therein - An ID issuing system that issues an ID in response to a request from a client includes: a plurality of ID issuing servers that execute issuance of the ID; and a history management device that manages the ID, which is issued by each of the plurality of ID issuing servers, by a history table. Either an issued state or a reserved state, which is a reserved but non-issued state, is registered as a status of an issuance history of the ID in the history table. Each of the plurality of ID issuing servers includes: a unit that registers an issuance history, in which the status is a reserved state, as an issuance history of an issue-wanted ID in the history table through the history management device before issuing the issue-wanted ID to the client in response to a request of the issue-wanted ID from the client; a unit that checks whether or not another issuance history different from the issuance history of the registered issue-wanted ID, which corresponds to the same ID as the issue-wanted ID, exists among issuance histories registered in the history table through the history management device regardless of the status; a unit that issues the issue-wanted ID and changes the status of the issuance history of the issue-wanted ID to an issued state through the history management device when another issuance history corresponding to the same ID as the issue-wanted ID does not exist; and a unit that stops issuing the issue-wanted ID when another issuance history corresponding to the same ID as the issue-wanted ID exists. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294533 | COMPUTER ENHANCED VOTING SYSTEM INCLUDING VOTER VERIFIABLE, CUSTOM PRINTED BALLOTS IMPRINTED TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF EACH VOTER - An apparatus and method for creating and recording both an electronic and printed ballot for each voter during voting. The system can employ a variety of vote selection techniques, all of which can lead to the generation of an electronic tally of the vote in addition to the printing of a paper ballot. The printed ballot includes only the names of the candidates for whom the voter has voted in a form that is easily readable by both humans and machine. This unambiguous printed ballot makes it easy for voters to verify the accuracy of their intended vote and can subsequently be used to cast the voter's official vote or saved to provide an audit trail for subsequent confirmation of the electronic tally. These and other features accelerate the initial tabulation of results while providing multiple safeguards against fraud through the printing of a paper record for verifying voter intent. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294534 | Structure including an electronic device for making a security document - The present invention provides a method of making a structure for making a security document and/or a document of value, or for making an article secure, the structure comprising at least one electronic device and at least one at least partially fibrous layer having a window arranged to receive the electronic device, at least in part, the method comprising the following steps:
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20090294535 | DATA CARRIER WITH A CHIP AND A PLURALITY OF SENSORS - The invention relates to a data carrier ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090294536 | Monetary card reading machine, advertisement information management system, and receipt-printing method - A monetary card reading machine capable of printing an advertisement information on a receipt is disclosed. The monetary card reading machine comprises a memory comprising a software program and at least one advertisement information; a processor electrically connected to the memory, the processor being able to execute the software program; and a print module electrically connected to the processor. The print module prints at least one advertisement information on the receipt by executing the program. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294537 | Electronic Tag - A printed electronic tag ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090294538 | EMBEDDED TAGS IN A MEDIA SIGNAL - A mobile device may capture video of a media signal, parse frames of the captured video, and identify a tag within one or more of the frames of the captured video, where the tag includes a machine-readable representation of information. The mobile device may also analyze the tag to determine the information included in the tag, and present particular information based on the information included in the tag. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294539 | System and Method for Authentication Using a Bar-Code - The present invention relates to the authentication system and method which can be utilized as means for person identification and/or commercial payment method using a bar code containing personal information which is created in real-time through a mobile terminal. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294540 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF UTILIZING BARCODES - A system and method of monitoring a print manufacturing process which may include a raster image processor for imaging proofs, plates and press sheets for a printing press based on raster and vector data and generating a two-dimensional barcode where the data is translated into a homogenous messaging format, a plate imager for imaging a printing plate based on the data received from the raster image processor wherein the printing plate also comprises a two-dimensional barcode, a computer-to-plate device capable of transmitting the data from the raster image processor to the plate imager where the two-dimensional barcode is utilized to monitor the printing plate during the print manufacturing process and/or to image replacement printing plates. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294541 | Handheld Code Reader Having A Motion Sensor - A method and apparatus for use with a handheld code reader that has an operating characteristic that can have at least first and second different states, the method for switching between the different states of the operating characteristic, the method comprising the steps of specifying a circumstance set including at least one of reader orientation and a threshold movement level for the reader, monitoring at least one of movement and orientation of the reader determining when the circumstance set occurs and changing the operating characteristic state when the circumstance set occurs, wherein the operating characteristic is one of an illumination mode and a code decoding algorithm. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294542 | Transponder and Method of Producing a Transponder - In a method of producing a transponder ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090294543 | METAL-CONTAINING TRANSACTION CARD AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of creating a single transaction card is disclosed and comprises embossing the single transaction card within a pocket to form embossed characters on a first surface of the single transaction card, filling the pocket with a fill panel to provide a substantially flush surface on a second surface of the single transaction card, wherein a third surface of the fill panel is in uniform, direct contact with an interior of the pocket. Another method is disclosed for machining a face pocket within a single transaction card and disposing a microchip therein. In various embodiments, a single transaction card is comprised of a continuous metal layer, such as, for example, titanium. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294544 | Surface Having Optically Readable Printed Tags - A surface having an optically readable pattern of dots printed thereon. The pattern comprises an arbitrarily shaped constant background pattern of dots and/or blanks. The constant background pattern defines discrete areas of coded data represented by a plurality of dots positioned according to an encoding scheme. Each discrete area contains orientation information for enabling an optical reader to determine an orientation relative to the pattern of dots. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294545 | Slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater - A slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater is described. The slim type automatic temperature controlled water heater includes a first heat conductive plate, a second heat conductive plate, a heat conductive pipe sandwiched in the first heat conductive plate and the second heat conductive plate, and a plurality of band heaters encircling the first heat conductive plate and the second heat conductive plate to respectively heat the water in the heat conductive pipe. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294546 | TWO-PIECE RAIL SEAL CLIP AND TOOL FOR INSTALLING SAME - A clip for securing a rail seal element to a rail includes a generally L-shaped first clip member having a clamping arm and an elongate connector arm extending from one end of the clamping arm and capable of passing under the rail; a second clip member removably slidable on the connector arm; and a locking mechanism capable of releasably locking the second clip member against sliding movement along the connector arm. In use, the second clip member is removed from the connector arm so that the connector arm can be passed under the rail with minimum disruption of the ballast. The second clip member is then slid back onto the connector arm, and the assembled clip then oriented so that the rail and the rail seal are positioned between the clamping arm and the second clip member. The second clip member is then slid on the connector arm toward the clamping arm so as to tightly press the rail and rail seal therebetween. Finally, the second clip member is locked onto the arm to prevent the clip from releasing the rail and rail seal. A tool for setting the clip includes a lever arm, and cam body and a pivot pin mounted on a nose of the cam body. By this means, movement of the second clip member toward the clamping arm is caused by inserting the pivot pin into a tool notch on the first clip member and thereafter pivoting the tool, about the pivot pin, toward the clamping arm. Subsequent pivoting of the tool away from the clamping arm causes the locking mechanism to automatically engage to prevent the second clip member from moving away from the clamping arm. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294547 | SNOW MAKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A snow making apparatus that allows for the production of snow when the outdoor air temperature is from about −3° Celsius or colder to about +5° Celsius. The snow making apparatus includes a snow machine that includes one or more water nozzles that spray a water mist into the air. The snow making apparatus also includes a snow accelerator that includes an air compressor, a dehumidifier to remove moisture from the compressed air and a cooling system to cool the compressed dehumidified air. The cooled air is passed through an expansion valve and the modified compressed air is directed through a nozzle positioned to lie near the water nozzles. The modified compressed air has a absolute humidity of about 0.02 g/m | 2009-12-03 |
20090294548 | Air Humidifier and Evaporation Mat Contained Therein - Devices for the evaporation of liquid, in particular water, have an evaporation mat which is wetted with the liquid and on which the liquid evaporates. The evaporation mat comprises a textile fabric ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090294549 | FRAGRANCE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A passive fragrance delivery system having: a longitudinal body having a proximal and distal end, a diameter and length, with an inner core and outer sheath substantially of the same length and having an axis extending vertically there through; the inner core made from a material that is substantially rigid and substantially provides a structure for the outer sheath; wherein the body has the characteristic which permits capillary action of a liquid when one end of the body is place into a liquid source, wherein the second end within a predetermined period becomes occupied with the liquid source; the body further providing emission of the liquid source between the ends. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294550 | FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL - A method for controlling the displacement of a stack of a piezoelectric actuator adapted for use in a fuel injector in order to control the fuel injection rate and volume. The method comprises driving a varying current through the stack during an opening phase including a first opening stage and a second opening stage; driving the stack during the first opening stage with a first opening current level for a first opening time period and driving the stack during the second opening stage with a second opening current level for a second opening time period. The second opening current level is less than the first opening current level and the current levels are selected so that the fuel injection rate in the opening phase includes a first portion corresponding to the first opening stage having a gradient that is steeper than a second portion corresponding to the second opening stage. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294551 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BLENDING FLUIDS - An apparatus and method for blending fluids and applying the blended fluid to a surface of an aircraft during deicing and anti-icing operations having a first tank, second tank, blend tank, pumps, conduits, heaters, controllers, and a delivery device. In operation, a controller compares the composition of the blended fluid in the blend tank to the composition of a target fluid that is determined by current ambient temperature of the environment, and advances first and second fluids from the first and second tanks, respectively, into the blend tank to achieve and maintain the target fluid composition in the blend tank. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294552 | Heated fuel injector - A heated fuel injector includes a heated body, liquid fuel flowing through a fuel passage within the body, and a member that increases heat transfer from the heated body to the fuel within the fuel passage. The thermal efficiency of the fuel injector is increased separately or in combination by diverting the fuel flow along an inner circumferential contour of the heated body, by limiting the volume of fuel bypassing the heated inner surface of the body, by redirecting heat from the body to unheated portions of the fuel flow field within the fuel passage, and by increasing the available contact surface area for heat transfer. Improved heat transfer from the heated body to the fuel is achieved by integrating features that increase the contact surface area into the inside surface of the body or by positioning an insulating or a thermally conductive spacer within the fuel passage. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294553 | COMBINATION LIGHT AND A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A VOLATILE SUBSTANCE - A combination lantern and insect repellent dispensing apparatus. Light is produced by light bulbs or LEDs whereas insect repellent is dispensed by heating a volatilizable insecticide The insecticide and portable light may be used either concurrently or independently of each other. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294554 | WRENCHLESS MANIFOLD - A sprinkler apparatus including a manifold is used with a nipple and a union. The manifold includes a pipe section and at least one port. There is a fitting on the port. The nipple has a proximal and distal end. A fitting is located at to the distal end of the nipple. One or more radially extending projections may be positioned around the circumference of the nipple. The fitting on the fitting on the distal end of the nipple may form a water-tight seal with a fitting on a valve without tightening with a wrench by mating the projections and indentations and applying a torque to the union. The union includes one or more indentations that may align with and mate with the projections to allow the union to slide over the nipple. The union has a fitting. The fitting on the union corresponds to and engages the fitting on the port. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294555 | Rolling herbicide applicator with an adjustable shield - A rolling liquid herbicide applicator with an adjustable shield is attached to a hollow pole having an adjustable width protective shield mounted to one end weighted, textured wheels for rolling over most terrains are attached to the adjustable width protective shield. On the opposite end of the hollow pole handle is a trigger. When the trigger is activated, an internal trigger stick is moved down through the hollow pole, thereby causing a “C” piece to move upward. This upward movement pushes on a hard flat disk. The movement of the hard flat disk causes pliable cap center to move. The gravity flow of liquid herbicide from a liquid herbicide container causes the liquid herbicide to move through a tube and nozzle assembly. The adjustable width protective shield over the nozzle prevents overspray and accidental contact of the liquid herbicide on healthy desired vegetation. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294556 | Encapsulating arrangement for an electrical component - The invention provides an encapsulating arrangement for an electrical component comprising first and second insulating layers and an electrically charged conductive layer, preferably in the form of a metal foil, intermediate the first and second insulating layers, and arranged to prevent the passage of ionic species across the encapsulating arrangement. The encapsulating arrangement of the invention has particular application to piezoelectric actuator arrangements for fuel injectors of internal combustion engines. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294557 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING VERY FINE PARTICLES BY MEANS OF A JET MILL - The invention relates to a method for producing very fine particles by means of a jet mill using compressed gases as the grinding gas, characterized in that the grinding gas is under pressure of ≦4.5 bar(abs). | 2009-12-03 |
20090294558 | APPARATUS FOR CRUSHING GRAINS AND METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is an apparatus for crushing grains, and a method thereof. The apparatus includes a driving mechanism, a plurality of shafts and a plurality of rollers. The driving mechanism is coupled to and configured to rotate at least one shaft of the plurality of shafts. Each roller of the plurality of rollers is axially coupled to a shaft of the plurality of shafts. A protruding member of a plurality of protruding members extends from a first roller of the plurality of rollers and intermeshes with two adjacent protruding members of a plurality of protruding members that extend from a second roller of the plurality of rollers to form an intermeshing mechanism. The first roller and the second roller are separated by a predefined clearance distance. The intermeshing mechanism crushes the grains based on the rotation of the first roller and the second roller. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294559 | Assembly and method for restricting spinning in a gyratory crusher - A crusher system includes a gyratory crusher, which has a crushing head, on which a first crushing shell is mounted; a frame, on which a second crushing shell is mounted; and a driving device, which is arranged to cause, by means of a rotating eccentric, the crushing head to execute a gyratory movement for crushing material. The crusher system includes a device for generating a signal that indicates the current tendency of the crushing head to spin; a device arranged to establish, based on the signal, a maximum allowable rotational speed for the eccentric; and a device arranged to adapt the rotational speed of the eccentric to a rotational speed that is lower than the maximum allowable rotational speed. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294560 | Mobile crusher - A mobile crusher includes: a crusher for crushing raw materials; a discharge conveyor provided on a lower stream of the crusher for discharging the raw materials crushed by the crusher; a work implement provided on an upper stream of the crusher for producing the crushed materials; a conveyor sensor and conveyor pressure comparing unit for determining whether the crushed materials to be discharged are fed on the discharge conveyor or not; a crusher pressure sensor and crusher pressure comparing unit for determining whether the raw materials are present in the crusher or not; and a flow rate controller for controlling the speeds of the crusher, discharge conveyor and work implement based on determination results of the conveyor pressure sensor, conveyor pressure comparing unit, crusher pressure sensor and crusher pressure comparing unit. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294561 | Stirring or dispersing device - A stirring or dispersing device ( | 2009-12-03 |
20090294562 | REDUNDANT TIRE AND RUBBER COMPOUND REPROCESSING - The invention provides for methods, systems, and devices for processing rubber materials including rubber from tires, tubes, shoe soles, or any other rubber containing product. Characteristics of the rubber materials, such as chemical composition and/or product manufacturer, model, and manufacture date, can be identified. Identification can be performed by personnel, can be automated, or can be a combination thereof. The characteristics of the rubber material can be used to sort the rubber product. Rubber materials suitable for a particular end product can be selected for further processing, which can include size reduction, material separation, chemical and physical processes, devulcanization, or a combination thereof. Processed rubber materials can be stored or delivered to a user or manufacturing site with product specifications. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294563 | CRUSHER - When the rocking side wall is to be opened, the rocking side wall is rotated about a shaft body and a cutout surface comes into contact with a side surface on the upper side of a connection plate When the rocking side wall is further opened with the cutout surface in contact with the side surface on the upper side of the connection plate, the rocking side wall is rotated about the shaft body in operative association with the connection plate. In the middle of the opening motion of the rocking side wall, a rocking axis of the rocking side wall moves from the shaft body to the shaft body. When the rocking side wall is rotated about the shaft body placed closer to the outside than the shaft body, the rocking side wall is opened while being further away from rough crush blades and the crush blades, and this widen the opening between the rocking side walls. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294564 | REEL AND REEL MANUFACTURING METHOD - A tape and reel combination and tape and reel combination manufacturing method are provided that can prevent edge-folding occurring to edges of a recording tape that has been wound on a hub. In a reel having a hub on which recording tape is wound, a first flange provided at a one end of the hub, and a second flange provided at the other end of the hub, at the reel radial direction outside of the recording tape T wound on the hub, a first region and a second region are formed, as specific regions, in sequence from the radial direction inner side of the first region. In the first region the recording tape is positioned offset toward the first flange side, and in the second region the recording tape is positioned offset toward the second flange side. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294565 | WEBBING TAKE-UP DEVICE - A webbing take-up device provided with a clutch disposed between a take-up shaft and a motor, the clutch coupling and releasing coupling of the take-up shaft to the motor. When a gear wheel of the clutch is rotated in a take-up direction by the motor, a friction spring mounted to a spring housing portion of the clutch housing moves a pawl with a first protrusion of the friction spring, causing the pawl to mesh with a ratchet wheel. Relative rotation of the gear wheel with respect to the ratchet wheel (spool) in the take-up direction is thereby restricted, and the spool rotates with the gear wheel in the take-up direction. Since the pawl is directly moved by the friction spring mounted on the clutch housing, the configuration for moving the pawl can be simplified. | 2009-12-03 |
20090294566 | METHODS FOR SPIRAL WINDING COMPOSITE FAN BYPASS DUCTS AND OTHER LIKE COMPONENTS - Methods for spiral winding a contoured composite component involving providing a triaxial material, cutting the material to a width, loading the width of material onto a creel, transferring the material from the creel to a tensioning device, and using a traversing screw to spirally wind the material from the tensioning device about a contoured curing mandrel such that each subsequent layer of the material overlaps by about half of the width where the contoured composite component has a cylindrical shape and non-crimp or braided material; a conical shape and non-crimp or braided material void of hoop fibers; or a combination thereof. | 2009-12-03 |