49th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080296312 | Apparatus and a Method of Inserting a Series of Contents Into a Series of Containers - In apparatus for and a method of inserting a series of contents ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296313 | Device to contain, display, and dispense documents - A device to contain, display, and dispense documents may be made from translucent plastic material. The device has a generally convex shaped front face and a generally concave shaped back face that serves to create a generally crescent shaped chamber for holding documents. The front and back faces are in a substantially sealed relationship to protect the documents from exposure to harmful moisture. The device is adapted to be stably secured to a holder at the top and bottom portions of the device. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296314 | COMMODITY COLUMN FOR VENDING MACHINE - A commodity column for a vending machine in which commodities are arranged in a front-rear direction, a plurality of the commodity columns being placed in a left-right direction in a commodity accommodation chamber, the commodity column having commodity passage members each having a side wall extending in the front-rear direction and a bottom extending from the side wall in one direction along the left-right direction, the commodity passage members being capable of being connected to each other through an extending end of the bottom, and a passage side member capable of being connected to the extending end of the bottom of the commodity passage member. A plurality of the commodity passage members are placed one after another in one direction along the left-right direction, each adjacent pair of the commodity passage members being connected to each other through the extending end. The passage side member is connected to the extending end of the commodity passage member at the outermost end in the one direction along the left-right direction in the commodity passage members. A plurality of commodity array passages are thereby formed in one commodity column, and the total number of commodity columns is set small for a large number of commodity array passages. Spaces for supporting member placement formed between adjacent pairs of the commodity columns are correspondingly reduced to enable the commodity accommodation chamber to have an increased commodity accommodation capacity. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296315 | Method and apparatus for dispensing a viscous material on a substrate - A dispensing apparatus for dispensing viscous material on an electronic substrate includes a frame, a support coupled to the frame to receive electronic substrates, a first dispensing unit configured to dispense viscous material, a second dispensing unit configured to dispense viscous material, and a gantry coupled to the frame. The gantry comprises a first Z drive mechanism configured to support the first dispensing unit and lower the first dispensing unit toward a first electronic substrate pattern when performing a dispense operation, and a second Z drive mechanism configured to support the second dispensing unit and lower the second dispensing unit toward a second electronic substrate pattern when performing a dispense operation. The second Z drive mechanism is capable of being adjusted relative to the first Z drive mechanism a predetermined distance. A controller is configured to control a dispense operation of the first dispensing unit on the first electronic substrate pattern and a dispense operation of the second dispensing unit on the second electronic substrate pattern. Methods of dispensing viscous material are further disclosed. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296316 | COAT/DEVELOP MODULE WITH SHARED DISPENSE - An apparatus for dispensing fluid during semiconductor substrate processing operations. The apparatus includes a central fluid dispense bank comprising a plurality of dispense nozzles coupled to a plurality of fluid sources and a first processing chamber positioned to a first side of the central fluid dispense bank. The apparatus also includes a second processing chamber positioned to a second side of the central fluid dispense bank and a dispense arm adapted to translate between the central fluid dispense bank, the first processing chamber, and the second processing chamber. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296317 | PERSONAL HYDRATION ON DEMAND SYSTEM - A personal hydration system provided to allow a user to easily carry liquids during exercise. The device includes a housing that defines a cavity, wherein said housing is shaped to be received on an appendage of the human body. The housing may have an irregular surface that defines baffles for reducing sloshing of liquids. A padded handle portion may be provided that is oriented such that a human hand may grip the handle while the housing is affixed to a forearm. A valve may be located on the tip of the handle. A flexible stem may be affixed to the device for extending from the housing. A suitably configured strap is attached to the device for securing the device to a user. The housing may be provided with a protrusion for engaging an inside of a user's wrist to provide cooling contact with the user's wrist. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296318 | Fluid Dispenser Nozzle, a Dispenser Device Including Such a Nozzle and a Method of Fabrication - A fluid dispenser nozzle including a resilient sealing lip fitted on a substantially rigid support, the sealing lip being adapted to bear in leaktight manner against a shutter member belonging to the support that also includes a fastener member connected to the shutter member via a movable connection, the fastener member carrying the sealing lip. The movable connection is adapted to enable the shutter member to be moved from a first position in which the shutter member is spaced apart from the sealing lip to a second position in which the shutter member bears against the sealing lip and elastically deforms the sealing lip. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296319 | Dispenser For Liquid and/or Pasty Masses - The invention relates to a dispenser ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296320 | Standard Capacity Discharge Case of Liquid Content - The present design relates in general to an automatic pencil type case enabling a user to discharge a liquid cosmetic to a brush by pressing a release button, more specifically, to an improved structure of a dispensing unit dispensing a liquid cosmetic product to thereby enhance productivity in assembly process and reduce manufacturing cost at the same time. As such, a liquid foundation case capable of discharging liquid content reserved in a body to a makeup brush through a pressing down operation of a release button, includes: a body ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296321 | MANNEQUINS AND ARTICULATING COMPONENTS THEREOF - A mannequin, particularly a child sized mannequin, that includes articulating joints which permit a considerable range of movement. In accordance with a preferred variant of the present invention, special accommodations are made for wrist joints on a mannequin. The present invention broadly encompasses not only full or partial body mannequins, but any portions thereof that include an articulated connection between one part of the mannequin and another. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296322 | Brassier washing utensil - To provide an utensil adapted to wash a brassiere without loss of shape in cup portions, damage of fabric such as lace and cloth, and deformation and twisting of wires. A brassiere holder ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296323 | HANGING DEVICE - A hanging device is provided including a hook, an upper hanging portion attached below the hook, a downwardly extending shaft extending downwardly from the upper hanging portion, and a lower hanging portion attached at a lower extremity of the extended shaft. A hanging device is also provided including a hook, a downwardly extending shaft extending downwardly from the hook, a lower hanging portion attached at a lower extremity of the extended shaft, and a general child-pleasing shape which incorporates each of the hook, downwardly extending shaft and lower hanging portion. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296324 | Non-Slip Hanger - A non-slip hanger includes a hanger body ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296325 | Bottle/can tethers - A bottle and/or can holder including a strap of nylon webbing looped at one end through a square ring and back through a cinch buckle for length adjustment. The ring is also connected to a short loop of webbing that encircles a Velcro-adjustable cuff for attachment to a child carrier, car seat, wrist or the like. The other end of the strap is sewn to a larger Velcro-adjustable compression cuff for attachment around a bottle, can or the like. The compression cuff has a non-slip rubber (neoprene) strip sewn into the cuff to securely grip the container that it holds. An alternate embodiment of the invention comprises a bottle/can tether including a fixed strap attached to a triangular carabiner at one end, and to a Velcro-adjustable cuff at the opposing end. This cuff is for attachment around a bottle, can or the like, and it has a non-slip rubber (neoprene) strip sewn into it to securely grip the container that it holds. When applied, the devices will securely tether a bottle or can and prevent ground contact and spillage if, for instance, a baby throws his bottle. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296326 | Harness attachment for a jogging stroller - A removable harness for interconnecting an operator with a stroller, which utilizes springs to transfer the impetus from the operator to the stroller, without the use of the operator's hands Preferably a pair of springs run substantially parallel to one another along a substantially horizontal plane, to link the user's waist to the control handle of the stroller. Two semi rigid sleeves, with a lesser overall length than the springs, and a greater inner diameter than the spring's outer diameter, are preferably positioned over the mid-section of the springs to eliminate deflection. The harness is wrapped in a sturdy fabric material protecting and covering the components of the harness. Several straps, or alternatively a flap, connect the stroller to the harness A removable pouch may attach to cover between the springs. The harness can be unbuckled at the user's waist, allowing the harness to remain attached to the stroller for future use. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296327 | Carrier System - A system for carrying articles from a belt worn on the body of a person or other animate bearer comprises a belt or elongated member ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296328 | BACKPACK WITH AN AIR CUSHION - A backpack has at least one air cushion and a backpack structure. At least one strap is mounted on the backpack structure and the air cushions are mounted onto the strap and backpack structure. The air cushion is mounted with a bladder having an air valve and an inflating device. A person uses the inflating device to add air into the bladder that is then capable of cushioning impacts by the bag and providing a perfect fit to the person. Accordingly, the backpack volume is minimized by pressing the air valve to discard the air and is convenient for storing. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296329 | Article Transportation Rack - The invention is a transportation rack system mountable on a two-wheel vehicle, such as a bicycle. The transportation rack system is used to transport articles and may be well-suited for large loads, heavy loads, or both. The transportation rack system has a core rack structure mounted to the vehicle frame. Provided is a platform accessory that is detachably mounted to the core rack structure. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296330 | MOUNTABLE STORAGE ARRANGEMENT - A mountable storage arrangement includes a mounting frame and a mountable storage device. The mounting frame includes a draw tube and a base member and upright member secured to the draw tube. The base member includes a support member having an axially extending portion and a laterally extending portion. The mountable storage device includes a base portion having a lower frame engaging surface including a recess sized to receive the support member to limit lateral and axial movement of the base portion with respect to the base member. The mountable storage device further includes an upright portion having an attachment feature configured to be secured to a corresponding attachment feature of the upright member to limit vertical movement of the base portion with respect to the base member when the support portion of the base member is received in the base portion recess. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296331 | Waterproof portable security enclosure assembly - A portable security enclosure assembly is provided for use with a vehicle of the type having a surface. The enclosure includes a base and means for fixing the base to the vehicle surface. Means are provided for detachably mounting the enclosure to the base. The mounting means includes first and second rings pivotally mounted on the base surface for movement between an upright position and a non-upright position. The rings are spaced apart. The enclosure has first and second openings adapted to align with the rings, respectively, when the enclosure is situated on the base, such that the rings extend through the openings in the enclosure when the rings are in the upright position. A locking bar, longer than the distance between the rings, is adapted to be simultaneously received through the rings, so as to secure the enclosure to the base. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296332 | HOLDER - A holder and vehicle storage system are provided for securely retaining objects, such as in the glove compartments of automobiles, trucks, boats, etc. The holder may be mounted to the inside of a glove compartment door such that it is out of sight when the glove compartment door is closed. The vehicle storage system uses a conventional latch mechanism to mount the holder to the door without the need for additional fasteners. An object may be retained within the holder through the use of two undercut tabs for snap-fit reception of the object. The holder and vehicle storage system may be used to hold electronic instruments having sensitive components that would otherwise be damaged during movement of a vehicle. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296333 | Mounting structure - An improved mounting structure for mounting objects, such as handheld electronic devices, within a vehicle. The improved mounting structure includes a novel mounting plate that is provided with a pair of spaced-apart, uniquely-shaped connector elements that can be securely mated with connector elements provided on an object connector plate to which the handheld electronic device is connected. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296334 | Portable aviation clamp - An aviation clamp device formed of a substantially rigid elongated jaw structure formed with an open throat portion formed between spaced apart and relatively angularly canted opposing drive and anvil plates and a backing plate and having an elongated mouth opening thereinto between the opposing drive and anvil plates and partially extending around peripheries thereof to the backing plate, the drive plate being formed with a pair of threaded apertures therethrough spaced adjacent to opposite ends thereof, and a ball-end coupler formed of a resiliently deformable part-spherical head projected from one of the drive and anvil plates on a substantially rigid reduced diameter stem relatively upstanding thereon; and a plurality of threaded thumb screws each structured for cooperating with one of the threaded apertures by threading therethrough from an external surface of the elongated jaw structure into the throat portion thereof. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296335 | Bolt and screw organizer - An inexpensive, portable, and convenient organizer for bolts and screws that holds fasteners of various types and sizes. Fasteners may be held in a pattern chosen by the user. Fasteners held may occupy relative positions on the organizer similar to their relative positions on the original mechanical device to facilitate identification for proper reassembly. The organizer may be preprinted or labeled by the user to further clarify sequence, position, or other useful information about the fasteners being held. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296336 | Wire Guider of Air Guide Type - A wire guider includes a guiding unit having an inner path extending along the running direction of the wire to guide the running of the wire and an air supply unit for supplying air into the inner path to form a spiral air flow having a current rate faster than a running rate of the wire between an outer surface of the wire and an inner surface of the inner path. Wire Vibration resulting from a thrust force of mill rolls can be damped to more stably carry out one-direction running of the wire and minimize contact between the wire and a guide path. This reduces surface defects of the wire and abrasion of the guide system and protects a sensor unit from damage. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296337 | NAIL GUN WITH A SAFETY ASSEMBLY - A nail gun has a body, a breach assembly, a triggering device, a safety assembly and a magazine. The safety assembly has a safety lever and an activating beam, both of which are required to be activated to selectively engage the triggering device to allow the nail gun to perform a nailing cycle. When the nail gun is operated incorrectly, the safety assembly does not engage the triggering mechanism so the nail gun is prevented from performing the nailing cycle. The magazine is mounted in the breach assembly and feeds fastening devices into the breach. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296338 | Positioning device with actuating switching means for a hand-held setting tool - A positioning device for a hand-held setting tool ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296339 | Hand-held drive-in tool - A hand-held drive-in tool for driving fastening elements in a workpiece and including a guide ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296340 | Dual-use nail magazine for U-shaped nail and T-shape nail - A dual-use nail magazine for alternatively accommodating a T-shaped nail strip or an inverted U-shaped nail strip includes a track bar defining a first channel for receiving the T-shaped nail strip when it is used alone, a second channel, and a third channel cooperated with the first channel for receiving the inverted U-shaped nail strip. A nail pushing mechanism has a rod member suspended in the second channel, a nail push plate movably sleeved onto the rod member and having a first nail-pushing portion inserted into the first channel, and a second nail-pushing portion inserted into the third channel, and a compression spring sleeved onto the rod member for supporting and moving the nail pusher along the first channel and the third channel so as to push the T-shaped nail strip in the first channel or the inverted U-shaped nail strip in the first and third channels. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296341 | 45 Degree Adjustable Adapter for Flooring Nailer - An adjustable adapter configured to position a fastening tool for driving a fastener into tongue-and-groove flooring material in order to secure the flooring material to a subfloor is disclosed. The adapter comprises a fastening tool mounting plate, a base slidably mounted to the bottom of the mounting plate and a support plate slidably mounted to the top of the mounting plate. A nose plate of the fastening tool is secured to the mounting plate between the mounting plate and the support plate and a safety actuator arm is disposed between the mounting plate and the nose plate. The base and the support plate are movable such that the adapter can be configured to engage the tongue and the top surface of various sizes and configurations of tongue-and-groove flooring materials in order to maintain a desired fastener driving angle and insertion location. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296342 | Nail Gun for Rapidly Detaching Magazine Assembly - A nail gun includes a handle, a magazine assembly, and a fastener. The handle includes a pin joint base for receiving a position pin, with a head portion. One end of the magazine assembly couples with a gun body of the nail gun. The magazine assembly includes a coupling base, which includes a slotted pin aperture. The slotted pin aperture has an end portion and a slotted block portion intercommunicated with each other, the head portion of the position pin passing through the end portion and being embedded at the slotted block portion. The fastener is disposed between the magazine assembly and the coupling base, which has an external stopper and an inner stopper. The fastener can swing to the slotted block portion, which drives the external and the inner stoppers to block the head portion of the position pin, and drives the external stopper to be disposed between the end portion and the slotted block portion. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296343 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ARTICULATION JOINT COVER - A surgical instrument including a shaft, an end effector, and a joint, wherein the end effector can be moved relative to the shaft about the joint. In various embodiments, the joint can include a cover configured to be positioned intermediate the end effector and the shaft. In at least one embodiment, the cover can be connected to at least one of the end effector and the shaft and can be configured to at least partially surround the joint in order to prevent soft tissue positioned adjacent to the joint from being pulled into and/or pinched by the joint. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296344 | Surgical Instrument - A surgical instrument for fastening tissue with a staple. The instrument includes a cartridge adapted for containing the staple. The cartridge includes a mechanism adapted to selectively advance the staple toward a forward end of the cartridge so the ends of the staple protrude from the cartridge and to selectively close the staple. The cartridge includes a mount connected to the cartridge and adapted for mounting the cartridge to an end of an endoscope. The cartridge includes a linkage connected to the cartridge for actuating the mechanism to advance and close the staple and a remote actuator connected to the linkage a predetermined distance from the cartridge for actuating the mechanism from a position remote from the cartridge. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296345 | Surgical instrument having a common trigger for actuating an end effector closing system and a staple firing system - A surgical instrument including a trigger which can be configured to close a jaw member upon a first actuation of the trigger and advance a staple driver and/or cutting member upon a subsequent, or second, actuation of the trigger. Such a surgical instrument can allow a surgeon to position the surgical instrument in a surgical site and close the jaw member with an initial actuation of the trigger without deploying any staples into, or incising, the tissue. As a result, the surgeon can manipulate the position of the surgical instrument and then actuate the trigger a second time to deploy staples into, and/or incise, the tissue. In at least one such embodiment, the first actuation of the trigger which closes the jaw member can also unlock a firing drive configured to advance the staple driver and cutting member during the second actuation of the trigger. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296346 | Pneumatically powered surgical cutting and fastening instrument with electrical control and recording mechanisms - A surgical instrument includes an end effector. A moveable cutting instrument for cutting an object positioned in the end effector is disposed within the end effector. A pneumatically-actuated drive member is coupled to the end effector. An electrically controlled variable flow rate pneumatic valve is coupled to the pneumatically-actuated drive member. An electronic control module is coupled to an electrically controlled variable flow rate pneumatic valve to control the flow rate therethrough. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296347 | Surgical instrument having a directional switching mechanism - A surgical instrument including a switching mechanism which allows a surgeon to selectively advance or retract a staple driver and/or cutting member within a staple cartridge. In various embodiments, the surgical instrument can include a handle, a trigger operatively coupled to the handle, a firing drive, and an end effector. The firing drive can include a first ratchet assembly configured to advance a cutting member in the end effector and a second ratchet assembly configured to retract the cutting member. The trigger can include first and second pawls pivotably mounted thereon which are configured to be selectively engaged with the first and second ratchet assemblies, respectively. In at least one embodiment, the trigger can be configured to slide between a first position in which the first pawl is engaged with the first ratchet assembly and a second position in which the second pawl is engaged with the second ratchet assembly. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296348 | Heater for select solder machine - A select solder machine configured to solder a circuit board using a solder material. The select solder machine includes a solder head movable with respect to the circuit board. The solder head is configured to position the solder material with respect to the circuit board to solder the circuit board. The select solder machine further includes a support member configured to support the circuit board in a position adjacent the solder head, and a heating member configured to heat the circuit board. The heating member is located above the circuit board. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296349 | Method for treating metal member - A metal member is treated and vibrated with a number of vibrating particles to have the particles to strike and act onto an outer peripheral portion of the metal member in order to smooth the outer peripheral portion of the metal member, the particles are immersed with an additive for allowing the additive to be transmitted from the particles to the metal member and for allowing the outer peripheral portion of the metal member to be polished with the particles, the metal member may have dirt or impurities removed with a sand blasting method. The metal member may be tempered to form an oxidized membrane on the outer peripheral portion of the metal member, and may be immersed with in a rust preventive. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296350 | Friction-Stir Tool with Form-Adaptable Shoulder - A friction-stir tool including a rotary-drivable tool body, at whose end facing away from the drive is provided a shoulder, from which extends in the direction of that end of the tool body that faces away from the drive, a rotatable rod-shaped projection that has a smaller diameter than the shoulder. The surface of the shoulder that points in the direction of the projection is form-adaptable. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296351 | DIFFUSION BONDED FLUID FLOW APPARATUS USEFUL IN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING - The present invention relates to a method of diffusion bonding of steel and steel alloys, to fabricate a fluid delivery system of the kind which would be useful in semiconductor processing and in other applications which require high purity fluid handling. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296352 | BONDING METHOD FOR CYLINDRICAL TARGET - The present invention generally comprises a method and apparatus for bonding a cylindrical sputtering target to a backing tube. The cylindrical sputtering target may be disposed over the outside surface of the backing tube and melted bonding material may be vacuum pulled through the gap formed between the sputtering target and the backing tube. By vacuum pulling the melted bonding material through the gap, the amount of air bubbles or pockets present within the bonding material between the sputtering target and the backing tube may be reduced. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296353 | Multi-angle, articulated-jig-supported, beam-end component welding - Adjustable, elongate, beam-offset jig structure for assisting in welding a pair of beam-end, column-interface components to the opposite ends of an elongate beam. The jig structure includes spaced, adjustable head-stock and tail-stock structures, each capable of holding such a component adjacent a beam end for adjustment to an infinite number of different, pre-weld angular-offset dispositions relative to such a beam end in order to accommodate planned horizontal and vertical beam offsets which will be encountered when such beams are installed in a building frame. A computer-controlled, robotic welder is preferably provided adjacent each end of the jig structure to implement appropriate welding when any and all offset angles have been jig-established. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296354 | STAINLESS STEEL OR STAINLESS STEEL ALLOY FOR DIFFUSION BONDING - The present invention relates to stainless steel sheets which would be useful in semiconductor processing and in other applications which require high purity fluid handling. The invention also relates to a method of selecting and processing such sheets. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296355 | Direct ball dispenser - In a method and apparatus for dispensing solder balls, a container having an opening for dispensing solder balls is positioned to enable a flow of the solder balls through the opening. The solder balls have a common configurable solder ball diameter. A proximal opening of a tube is coupled to the opening of the container. A distal opening of the tube is coupled to a nozzle. The nozzle has a nozzle orifice that is configured in accordance with the solder ball diameter to dispense the solder balls into a ball bin. A hopper vibrator is coupled to the nozzle to impart vibration energy to the nozzle, thereby providing a stimulus to the flow. A tool head picks selected ones of the solder balls from the ball bin for an assembly of a semiconductor device. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296356 | INSULATED FOOD CRATE - An insulated food crate comprises a generally rectangular, typically cardboard box having separable top and bottom portions with double walls providing insulative properties and also insulating inserts fitted into the top and bottom portions. The box may also have ventilation holes or slots and/or compartments for serving utensils and may be disposable. In alternate embodiments, the insulated food crate may be made from a heat-resistant composite material, such as a reinforced plastic or stainless steel, as a more permanent, durable, and reusable solution. This inexpensive, accessible catering box keeps hot foods hot and cold foods cold while allowing quick and easy access to the foods inside. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296357 | Dunnage Structure Made With Multiple Ply Partitions - A dunnage structure comprising a partition matrix made up of folded partitions, each of the partitions having two plies fused together in select locations. The partitions may be made by folding a partition blank and securing a portion of the folded partition blank to itself in predetermined locations. Passages extend through portions of the partitions to allow multiple partitions to be secured together using connectors. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296358 | Nesting catering tray container - A container formed from a foldable blank into a box-like configuration for transport of a tray or container storing food items therein, such as a catering tray. The container includes a bottom portion defined by a bottom wall, front and rear walls, and spaced-apart side walls, all of which project upwardly from bottom wall. A top portion is provided which is swingably movable relative to the bottom portion to provide open and closed configurations of the container. The container provides an added insulative layer so as to maintain food items stored within the catering tray at the desired temperature, and also improves handling thereof. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296359 | CARTON AND BLANK FOR CARTON WITH CORNER INDENT WALL - A package having a corner indent wall includes a plurality of upstanding side walls including a first side wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a second side wall and an indent wall. The first side wall is contiguous with the front wall, the front wall is contiguous with the indent wall which is contiguous with the second side wall, the second side wall is contiguous with the rear wall and the rear wall is sealed to the first side wall. The package includes a sealed bottom wall formed from a plurality of bottom wall panels, each bottom wall panel adjacent a corresponding side wall. The package includes a gable top formed from a plurality of gable panels contiguous with their adjacent gable panels and their respective side walls and separated form their respective side walls by an upper crease line. The upper crease line is straight as separating two of the gable panels from their respective side walls and is curved downwardly as separating two of the gable panels from their respective side walls. The carton can be formed symmetrical and asymmetrical. A blank for the carton is disclosed. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296360 | Reclosable Gable Top Carton - A reclosable carton having a tuck flap that slides between a first gable panel and side gussets is provided. The tuck flap is coupled to a second gable panel along a line that is in alignment with a non-continuous free edge. The tuck flap includes a tuck flap width that is less than widths of the first and second gable panels. The tuck flap also includes a tuck flap score that is spaced apart from the line. The side gussets forming the gable angle include two perforated score lines intersecting a top of the carton at the non-continuous free edge. The perforated scores are connected to a first intersecting score by two die cuts, which are angled substantially 45 degrees from the first intersecting score. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296361 | Coordinate Designation Interface - The present invention contemplates a novel method and device that employs a coordinate scanner to monitor an identifiable surface and communicate to a computer the exact location of the placement of a pointer on any identified surface and perform a variety of preprogrammed responses. This surface is identified to a computer by identifying indicia such as a bar code or other means such as user input. The computer will perform preprogrammed electronic responses to identified points on the surface by matching the identified point on the surface with an electronic version of the surface in memory. The designated surface may be flat or it may consist of a contoured surface in a wide variety of sizes and materials. The designated surface may be a test enabling answers by point designation or an advertisement enabling ordering by designating products on the surface or other types of indicia on a surface. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296362 | Method for identifying and authenticating goods using codes, bar codes and radio frequency identification - Methods are provided for identifying and authenticating goods. A code or checksum based on information or an image relating to a good is derived and associated with a barcode to include on a label. The label is scanned by a recipient to authenticate the goods. Scanable code are provided based on an image by distilling an image into its hue components and using a grid to create a pattern. The pattern is readable by a scanner to obtain a code directly, or by consulting a look-up table. The code, barcode, digital barcode or scanable code can be included on a label or tag, such as an RFID tag. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296363 | METHOD FOR MANAGING COMPETITION ENTRY WITH PRINTED LABELS - Provided is a method for managing competition entry by means of products having printed labels, the labels having human-readable information relating to a competition and machine-readable coded information relating to an identity of the label and being uniquely indicative of the product item. The label includes regions selected from the group consisting of information fields, buttons, and entry fields. The method includes the steps of receiving from a sensing device the machine-readable coded data, generating interaction data based on the received coded data, correlating the interaction data with a competition, and recording an entry in the competition based on the correlated interaction data. The method also includes the step of transmitting information relating to the competition entry for display on a display device. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296364 | METHOD FOR TRACKING TIME ATTENDANCE OF EITHER A DEDICATED USER OR MULTIPLE NON-DEDICATED USERS, INTERCHANGEABLY, USING A SINGLE MULTI-FUNCTION ELECTRONIC HAND-HELD DEVICE - A method for tracking time attendance for either a single dedicated user, and typically owner, of a single multi-function electronic hand-held device without the need of entering password information, or selectively interchangeable to multiple non-dedicated users which must enter passwords to access their time tracking screens is provided. The time tracking software on the hand-held device can be placed into solo mode for a single dedicated user, which can be selectively deactivated so as to enable multiple non-dedicated users to enter their passwords to log in and clock-in or clock-out. The solo mode may be selectively reactivated so as to automatically log in the dedicated user and display his or her time tracking screen. An authorized administrator's password may be necessary to activate or deactivate solo mode. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296365 | Self Service Device with Manipulation Recognition - A self-service device, such as a cash machine, bank statement printer and/or information or transaction terminal, comprising an operator control panel which has a plurality of components is provided with an apparatus ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296366 | CASH DISPENSING AUTOMATED BANKING MACHINE WITH LOCKING FRAME PANELS - An automated banking machine is provided. The automated banking machine may include a fascia in operative connection with a frame. The machine may include a plurality of hardware devices which are accessible through the fascia. The hardware devices may include a cash dispenser, receipt printer, and a card reader. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296367 | Electronic ink for identity card - A method and apparatus for an identity card with improved security features. The identity card can have a programmable display. The display can be used to display sensitive data under defined circumstances. The card may have an interactive interface to receive input from a user. The card may also have a input/output interface to allow the exchange of data from the card to an external device. These elements can be used together to give a holder of a card control over the access to the data in the card and thwart counterfeiting and identity theft. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296368 | Stored-value instrument protection system and method - A system and method are disclosed for protecting funds associated with a stored-value instrument, such as a gift card, by way of a non-limiting example. The system and method provide an ability to assign a deactivated status to a stored-value instrument in response to a deactivation request. The system and method further provide an ability to change the status of a deactivated instrument in response to a reactivation request. The reactivation request includes reactivation information assigned for the instrument in response to the deactivation request. The system and method maintain information on the status of an instrument, which status can be used as part of an authorization process to authorize a transaction in which the instrument is used. The system and method may further include registration of instrument holders, such as an instrument's transferor and/or transferee, which information can be used for marketing purposes by an entity to customize offers to be made to an instrument holder or for other purposes such as business intelligence. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296369 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ENHANCEMENT FEATURES ASSIGNED TO FINANCIAL PRESENTATION DEVICES - A system for managing enhancement features assigned to financial presentation devices such as credit cards. The system includes an accounts database and a feature management module. The accounts database stores account holder data containing assigned enhancement features for associated credit cards. The feature management module is capable of updating and managing the assigned features of an individual credit card independently of other cards so as to provide enhancement features that can be customized for each individual cardholder. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296370 | System and Method for the Capture, Storage and Manipulation of Remote Information - A system and method for the capture, storage and manipulation of remote information is disclosed. The system includes at least one remote information capture device located at a remote site for capturing remote data, a central database accessible by the remote capture device for storing the captured remote data, and a computer program operative to manipulate the captured data. The method includes the steps of capturing remote data, storing the captured remote data, and manipulating the stored data. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296371 | METHOD OF ACTIVATING A FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION PROCESS OF A SMART CARD ACCORDING TO A GIVEN CONDITION AND A DEVICE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method of activating a fingerprint identification process of a smart card according to a given condition and a device thereof. The present invention uses a contactless smart card as a carrier of the fingerprint identification technology and incorporates user identification during use of the card to make the transaction or access process more secure and efficient. The invention provides the steps of how to determine whether the fingerprint identification process of the smart card should be activated to verify the validation of the user before the transaction according to the comparison result between the transaction amount and the preset conditional value. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296372 | Park user management system and park user management method using the same - A park user management system having a plurality of radio frequency tag readers installed along usable routes in a park for recognizing information stored in a radio frequency tag provided to each park user and an exercise quantity management module for calculating exercise information of each park user using the respective recognition times of the radio frequency tag recognized by the radio frequency tag readers and providing the calculated exercise information to each park user. The park user management system provides a recommendable exercise, a recommendable exercise section, and a recommendable target exercise quantity to each park user, calculates actual exercise quantity of each park user on the day in question, and provides the calculated exercise quantity to each park user. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296373 | Tagging methods and apparatus - A method of tagging and sterilizing an item, the method including the steps of: providing an item ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296374 | RECYCLING KIOSK SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method of providing incentive to recycle recyclable materials by providing financial incentives to consumers for recycling at a recycling kiosk. In one embodiment, a method of providing incentive to recycle recyclable materials comprises providing a recycling kiosk having a load determining device for receiving a quantity of recyclable materials from at least a first entity, obtaining identification data associated with the first entity, measuring the quantity of recyclable material received by the recycling kiosk, calculating a reward based on a measurement of the quantity of recyclable material disposed at least proximate to the recycling kiosk by the at least one entity, and associating the reward to the at least one entity. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296375 | Method for assigning voter identifications in a vote by mail system - A method of conducting an election including storing a signature image for each voter, providing a plurality of return envelopes, providing an indicium having a barcode on each of the return envelopes, for each of the return envelopes, associating the barcode of the indicium with a respective one of the voters, and mailing each return envelope and a ballot to the voter with which the barcode data of the indicium of the envelope has been associated. When each return envelope including a completed ballot and a written signature thereon is received, the method includes obtaining from the return envelope the written signature and the barcode of the indicium provided thereon, using the obtained barcode to access the stored authorized signature image of the voter with which the barcode is associated, and comparing the obtained written signature to the authorized signature in the accessed image. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296376 | Card Detection Apparatus and Method - A card detection apparatus and a method for detecting insertion and ejection of a card includes a card including at least one card detection terminal. A card detection unit generates a detection signal to determine whether or not the card has been inserted using a connection time difference of the card detection terminal. A controller analyses the detection signal generated by the card detection unit to determine whether or not the card has been inserted and outputs insertion information of the card according to the determination. A data processing unit writes or reads information to or from the card according to the insertion information of the card output from the controller. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296377 | Tamper-proof card reader - In accordance with the invention, a card reader ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296378 | ANTI-TAMPERING PROTECTION FOR MAGNETIC STRIPE READER - A magnetic stripe reading device including a magnetic head assembly including a mounting element, at least one information reading sensor having output contacts, the sensor being mounted in the mounting element and a flat cable coupled to the output contacts of the at least one information reading sensor, a portion of the flat cable being arranged in a doubled-over configuration over the output contacts, thereby to provide anti-tampering protection to the output contacts. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296379 | GRAPHICAL CODE READERS FOR BALANCING DECODE CAPABILITY AND SPEED BY USING IMAGE BRIGHTNESS INFORMATION - A method for adaptively varying resolutions of captured images may include capturing images and processing the captured images. The method may also include determining brightness information about the captured images. The method may also include varying the resolutions of the captured images based on the brightness information that is determined about the captured images. The method may also include determining intended brightness information corresponding to the captured images, and the resolutions of the captured images may be varied based on the intended brightness information as well as the brightness information. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296380 | NUTRITIONAL INTAKE TRACKER - A system that facilitates tracking of nutritional intake by an individual is disclosed. The innovation employs the notion of establishing a strategy to compress nutritional information into an identifying indicia (e.g., two-dimensional barcode) that can be processed (e.g., scanned) by a wide array of devices (e.g., mobile phone, personal data assistant). In operation, the ability to inject this information into a health strategies system enhances the usability while minimizing the effort needed to capture information into the system. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296381 | Method and System for Filtering an Optical Lens - Described are a method and system for filtering an optical lens. The system includes an imager providing an image of a target based on light from the target; an optical lens having a light-filtering coating blocking ambient light, the optical lens focusing at least a portion of the light from the target onto the imager; and a processing device decoding the image of the target. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296382 | SMART SCANNING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a smart scanning system comprising an integrated scanning and image capture system in which one or more image capture device(s) (e.g., still camera, video camera, etc.) and a barcode scanner are positioned within a common enclosure that is a component of a checkout station. The barcode of item is scanned and an image of the item is recorded. The identity of the item as determined based on the barcode is compared to its appearance as determined based on its image. If the identity is inconsistent with its appearance, a discrepancy is registered. It is then determined whether the discrepancy is due to fraud (e.g., theft) or device error. In the case of the latter, the system can be updated to prevent a repeat of the error. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296383 | Range finding in imaging readers for electro-optically reading indicia - In an imaging reader for reading a target located in a range of working distances from the reader, a solid-state imager captures light from the target, and an optical assembly visually illuminates the target to aid an operator in aiming the imager at the target, and also visually indicates to the operator the range of working distances from the imager to the target. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296384 | Hand-supportable digital image capture and processing system having a printed circuit board with a light transmission aperture, through which the field of view (FOV) of the image detection array and visible targeting illumination beam are projected using a FOV-folding mirror - A hand-supportable digital image capture and processing system including a hand-supportable housing having an imaging window. A printed circuit (PC) board is mounted in the hand-supportable housing, and has front and rear surfaces and a light transmission aperture formed centrally therethrough. An image formation and detection subsystem has image formation optics for projecting a field of view (FOV) through the imaging window and upon an object within the FOV, and an area-type image detection array for forming and detecting 2D digital images of the object during object illumination and imaging operations. A first FOV folding mirror is supported above the rear surface of the PC board over the light transmission aperture, and a second FOV folding mirror is supported above the rear surface of said PC board and over said area-type image detection array. These mirrors fold and project the FOV through the light transmission aperture and the imaging window. An automatic targeting illumination subsystem is disposed in the hand-supportable housing, and has a plurality of visible light sources mounted on the rear surface of the PC board for generating a targeting illumination beam, and reflecting the targeting illumination beam off the first FOV folding mirror and through the light transmission aperture and the imaging window, and into a portion of the field of view (FOV) extending outside of the hand-supportable housing. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296385 | VARIABLE FOCUS IMAGING LENS ASSEMBLY FOR AN IMAGING-BASED BAR CODE READER - A variable focus imaging lens assembly ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296386 | Scan engine interface - A scan engine ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296387 | Point-of transaction workstation for electro-optically reading one-dimensional indicia, including image capture of two-dimensional targets - A solid-state imager and an electro-optical reader are mounted behind respective windows at a point-of-transaction workstation for capturing images of diverse targets useful for customer identification, customer payment validation, and operator surveillance, and for reading coded indicia. Each window allows light to pass therethrough to only one of the reader and the imager. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296388 | Compact, ergonomic imaging reader and method - A target is illuminated with light for image capture by a solid-state imager of an imaging reader over a tall field of view having an aspect ratio whose vertical dimension is larger than its horizontal dimension during image capture. The reader is pivotably mounted in a stand and has a narrow depth to enable a user to easily grasp the reader. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296389 | OPTICAL IMAGING PEN WITH A RADIO ANTENNA AND ORTHOGONAL ACCELEROMETERS - An optical imaging pen configured to detect information encoded on a page with ink which is substantially invisible to the human eye. The pen includes a housing, an electronics chassis mounted inside the housing, and an infrared LED supported by the chassis for providing infrared radiation for projection onto the page. The pen also includes an image sensor for receiving reflected radiation from the surface, a radio frequency circuit having a radio frequency (RF) transmitter and receiver, and a radio antenna mounted within the housing, said antenna in signal communication with the radio frequency transmitter and receiver. Further included are a controller circuit for controlling operation of the LED, sensor and radio frequency circuit, as well as a pair of orthogonal accelerometers mounted in a normal plane of the pen axis, said accelerometers allowing the pen to sense motion without reference to a surface location. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296390 | PROGRESSIVELY DEGRADING SYNTHETIC MARKERS - There is described a synthetic marker encoding data, the synthetic marker comprising an information payload represented by bits encoded along a spectrum, each of the bits having a priority level assigned thereto ranging from high to low, bits having lower priority levels being encoded along an end of the spectrum which is successively lost with progressively degrading marker viewing conditions compared to bits having higher priority levels. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296391 | MODULAR MARKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Various embodiments relating to a modular marking apparatus and method are disclosed. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296392 | PORTABLE DEVICE-BASED SHOPPING CHECKOUT - The present invention provides portable-device based store checkout. Specifically, a portable device is configured for store checkout. When the shopper obtains an item, he/she scans its barcode and captures its image using the portable device. The identity of the item as determined based on the barcode is compared with its appearance as determined based on the image. If the two are consistent with one another, the item is added to an inventory of items. The shopper can checkout by linking (e.g., porting) the portable device to a checkout station. The linking will cause the inventory of items to be made known to the checkout station, which will arrange payment using the portable device. Optionally, as an additional validation, the shopping receptacle can be weighed at the checkout station to make sure it reasonably meets an expected weight determined based on the inventory. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296393 | MULTIPURPOSE OPTICAL READER - An optical reading device for collecting and processing symbology data comprising: an image sensor array of pixels for converting light reflected from a target containing a machine readable indicia into output signals representative thereof, the image sensor being operated in a global shutter mode wherein all or substantially all of the pixels in the array are exposed simultaneously during an exposure time; receive optics for directing light from the target to the image sensor array, the optics having a receive optics optical axis; a processor for decoding the output signals; an illumination source for generating illumination light illuminating the target and illumination optics for directing the illumination light onto the target; a housing encapsulating the image sensor array, receive optics and illumination source; wherein the processor decodes in a first mode to continuously process available output signals automatically and a second mode to output signal in response to an activation event. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296394 | TRAVEL KIOSK - A travel kiosk which focuses operator attention to a work area. The travel kiosk includes a first portion containing a touch screen, and a second portion adjacent the first portion including a printer, a barcode reader, a passport imager, and a radio frequency reader. The second portion contains a work area for obtaining first information from an operator provided passport, for obtaining second information from an operator provided travel document, and for delivering a printed travel document to the customer. The work area includes a shelf for aligning the passport, a passport tunnel at an end of the shelf for guiding the passport into a position in the second portion for reading by the passport imager and the radio frequency reader, a printer exit shoot above the passport tunnel for delivering a printed travel document from the printer, and an overhang above the printer exit shoot containing the barcode reader, wherein the barcode reader scans the operator provided travel document following placement under the overhang. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296395 | Fuel Extraction System for an Auxiliary Heating Unit - The invention relates to a fuel extraction system for an auxiliary heating unit for extracting fuel from a fuel tank ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296396 | Heat Pump for Heating Swimming Pool Water - The invention relates to a heat pump. It relates to a heat pump which, in a primary circuit, comprises a compressor ( | 2008-12-04 |
20080296397 | AUTOMATIC HEATING UNIT FOR PERSONAL COMPUTER - An automatic heating unit for personal computer includes an instruction save circuit that receives a turn-on signal from a power switch of the personal computer (PC) to thereby drive a temperature sensing circuit to sense an ambient temperature inside the PC. When it senses the ambient temperature is too low to allow normal computer booting, the temperature sensing circuit outputs a heating signal to drive a heating circuit to heat an interior of the PC. Otherwise, the temperature sensing circuit outputs a booting signal to enable a booting circuit to supply power to a mainboard of the PC. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296398 | Systems and methods for spraying water and mixtures of water and other materials - A mixing spray device adapted to mix an added material with source water supplied from a hose. The mixing spray device comprises a main body and a container that may be detachably attached to the main body. The mixing spray device may be configured to operate in an off configuration in which nothing is dispensed, a water configuration in which only water is dispense, and a mixture configuration in which both water and the added material are dispensed. The mixing spray device may also comprise an attachment assembly that is rotatably connected to a handle portion. The container is detachably attached to the attachment assembly and thus may rotate relative to the handle portion. The container may be provided with a container member, an interface member, and a restriction member. The container may be attached to the main body using a flange on the container and a latch structure on the main body. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296399 | Dispersion lance for dispersing a treating agent into a fluid stream - A dispersion lance is for use in combination with a fluid treatment system of the type which includes a flow duct in which a fluid stream is mixed with a treating agent. The dispersion lance includes a pipe mounted in the duct with its axis approximately transverse to the direction of the fluid stream flow, the pipe having a series of openings along its length for injecting a treating agent into the fluid stream. A baffle extends lengthwise along the pipe, the baffle having a cross-section the central portion of which is V-shaped, with the apex of the V facing upstream of the fluid stream flow, and with generally flattened wing portions extending from the legs of the V beyond the sides of the pipe in a direction where they transversely intersect the stream flow. The baffle acts to generate a low pressure zone on its downstream side which enhances turbulence in the fluid. The orifices of the pipe are located to inject the treating agent into the low pressure zone to better distribute and intermix the injected treating agent into the surrounding fluid. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296400 | Quantitative aerosol generator (QAG) method and apparatus - An apparatus and method for generating an aerosol wherein the aerosol has a known concentration of metals or other chemical components, and wherein the aerosol concentration remains constant over a long period of time, rendering the apparatus and method suitable for application as a reference standard | 2008-12-04 |
20080296401 | Fragrance Dispenser - A fragrance dispenser may have an inner surface and an outer surface defining a plurality of windows. The outer surface may be coupled to the inner surface such that a cavity is defined between the inner surface and the outer surface. The cavity may be configured to receive a fragrance strip, and wherein the fragrance dispenser is configured to allow a threaded portion of a bottle to extend through the fragrance dispenser and engage with a bottle base. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296402 | Retention system - While ceramic materials possess properties that make them suitable for use in fuel system components, they tend to be susceptible to failure when exposed to tensile stresses. The retention system described herein helps to reduce the tensile stresses experienced by a retained member by providing a retained member with an engagement structure, a multi-piece retention ring that engages the engagement structure, a resilient member coupled to the retention ring, and a retainer coupled around at least a portion of the retention ring and resilient member and spaced apart from the retention ring and/or resilient member by a gap. The retained member, retention ring, resilient member, and retainer are configured so that the retention ring is moveable in an axial direction relative to the retained member and so that the movement of the retention ring acts to expand the resilient member against the bias provided by the resilient member. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296403 | FUEL METERING VALVE BACK-UP POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM - A system allows a user to manually manipulate fuel flow to a gas turbine engine during a loss of power to the fuel supply system fuel metering unit. The fuel metering unit includes a fuel metering valve, a metering valve actuator, a fail-fixed valve, a flow increase valve, and a flow decrease valve. The fuel metering unit is configured such that, upon electrical power interruption to the metering valve actuator, the fail-fixed valve shifts and provides a hydraulic lock on the fuel metering valve, to thereby maintain its position. The flow increase and flow decrease valves are powered from a power source that is independent of that used to power the fuel metering unit and, when appropriately energized will allow movement of the fuel metering valve. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296404 | RISER CLAMP FOR IRRIGATION SPRINKLERS - A sprinkler riser clamp securely engages a spring-retractable riser of a pop-up sprinkler. The riser clamp includes a clamping body and a handle attached thereto. The clamping body is configured to snap onto and securely grip the spring-retractable riser of the pop-up sprinkler. The clamping body exerts a gripping force while the spring-retractable riser exerts a retracing force. The gripping force exerted by the clamping body exceeds the retraction force exerted by the spring-retractable riser. The clamping body includes a resilient first clamp arm and a resilient second clamp arm connected by a joint at one end of each arm. The clamping body includes an opening for receiving the spring-retractable riser. The first clamp arm and second clamp arm of the clamping body each include rounded bottom edges configured to facilitate installation and removal by pivoting motion. The handle is attached to the clamping body by an arm. The handle has blunt ends. Reinforcements are provided at a joint between the arm and the clamping body, structurally reinforcing the joint between the arm and the clamping body. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296405 | ROTARY JOINT SEAL FOR A DECOKING TOOL - A rotary joint for a decoking tool. The rotary joint includes a seal assembly that has one or more primary seals and one or more secondary seals. The secondary seals become operative upon the presence of a leak in the primary seals such that the rotary joint can continue to be used until a scheduled maintenance outage. A selective vent is used to route leaking fluid so that one or the other of the primary and secondary seals can be activated. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296406 | Sprinkler head location indicator - The sprinkler head location indicator is a shallow dish adapted for placement on the shaft of a pop-up sprinkler head. The dish is concave upward and has a small pilot hole formed through its center. A plurality of radially extending guidelines is formed on the bottom surface of the dish, the guidelines having hash marks at uniform intervals to form scale markings. The guidelines are severed radially to a uniform length forming flexible segments and the dish is pushed up the shaft to the ground flange of the sprinkler head. The flexible segments bend against the sprinkler head shaft, thereby retaining the dish on the shaft. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296407 | Spray can assembly for painting golf holes - A spray paint can positioning apparatus is provided for painting the interior of a golf hole. The positioning apparatus includes a planar base having a central opening and a plurality of downwardly extending arms forming a receptacle for holding a spray paint can. Each of the arms engage a circular masking plate having a diameter substantially the same as the diameter of a golf hole. A cup having a circular sidewall is formed on the top of the masking plate for receipt of the push button from an inverted spray paint can. Located in the middle of the cup, a projection is positioned to engage and depress the push button of a spray paint can. The cup is sized to prevent lateral movement of the spray can push button and the masking plate provides a uniform width of paint around the interior periphery of a golf hole. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296408 | PISTOL NOZZLE - A novel pistol nozzle is provided herein, in which a spherical valve having a through hole is used to control the water flow by the alignment of the through hole to the water channel of the pistol nozzle. The alignment of the spherical valve's through hole is controlled by the interaction of a pinion and a gear when the control lever of the pistol nozzle is grasped, which requires less effort and achieve more precise control to the water flow. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296409 | Airless spray gun having overhead valve and removable head - A system, in certain embodiments, may include a spray coating device having a handle, a fluid head comprising a fluid valve and a trigger coupled to the fluid valve, and a quick disconnect fastener coupling the fluid head with the handle. A system, in other embodiments, may include a spray coating device having a body, a pivot joint coupled to the body, and a trigger having a lever coupled to the pivot joint. The trigger may be configured to move in a first direction. The system also may include a valve disposed in the body and movable in a second direction crosswise to the first direction, wherein the lever is configured to bias the valve in the second direction. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296410 | One piece airless spray gun housing - There is provided an airless spray gun housing for an airless spray gun adapted to hydraulically atomize and spray paint wherein the spray gun housing includes a barrel portion and a handle portion, the spray gun housing being a unitary construction wherein the barrel portion and handle portion are integral with each other so that no joint or seam exists between the barrel portion and the handle portion. | 2008-12-04 |
20080296411 | Fuel Injection Valve for an Internal Combustion Engine - A fuel injection valve with a valve member axially displaceable in a bore of a valve body comprises a valve stem, the combustion chamber end, with which it interacts with a valve face of the valve body, at least one injection opening downstream of the valve face and opening into the combustion chamber to be supplied with fuel, a guide section of the valve body guiding the valve member and being disposed axially between an annular gap connected to the high-pressure fuel line and an annular space leading to the valve face, a first throttle connection permanently interlinking the annular gap and the annular space, and a second throttle connection interlinking the annular gap and the annular space as of a defined opening stroke of the valve member and having a smaller throttle resistance than the first throttle connection. The guide section is configured by a guide sleeve that is fastened at the combustion chamber end of the valve body in the bore so as to be stationary. | 2008-12-04 |