| 49th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
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| 20080295310 | MULTI-TERMINAL TYPE LAMINATED CAPACITOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Electrode layers | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295311 | Multifunctional Unit - The invention relates to a multifunctional unit for machining workpieces preferably consisting at least partially of wood, wood materials, plastics or the like, with a plurality of vertical drill spindles, a plurality of horizontal drill spindles, and at least one fixed saw comprising at least one saw blade with a horizontal axis of rotation. The multifunctional unit according to the invention is characterised in that it is mounted and driven by a mounting means in such a way that it may be rotated about at least one vertical axis of rotation. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295312 | METAL INJECTION MOLDING OF SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEMS COMPONENTS - A method of making a component of a spinal fixation system. The method may comprise providing a mixture of a powder of at least one metal or metal alloy and a polymeric binder. A metal-injection-molding process may use the mixture to form a component for a spinal fixation system. The components may have varying flexibility across their cross-sections. Also, components are provided that are produced by this process, such as spinal fixation rods and plates. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295313 | Manufacturing method for golf club head - A manufacturing method for golf club head includes creating a striking plate blank and a club head body initially; disposing a pile of cladding powder on the back of said striking plate blank; heating said pile of cladding powder by a high-energy beam to form at least one protrusion on the back of said striking plate blank, so as to shape the striking plate; and coupling the striking plate to the club head body to form a golf club head. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295314 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN INSTRUMENTED FASTENER - An instrumented fastener (e.g., a “tack” fastener) includes one or more light sources (e.g., light-emitting diodes) configured to produce a light beacon that includes encoded information regarding the instrumented fastener (e.g., part number), wherein the direction of the light beacon can be used to align external and/or internal assembly systems to the instrumented fasteners. The light beacon may be activated automatically, or via an instruction received from an external system. Once aligned, the assembly system may, for example, proceed with installing permanent fasteners between neighboring tack fasteners. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295315 | Method of making a metal frame - A method of making a metal frame is a consistent operation including material-choosing, cutting, jointing, riveting and shaping, wherein the material-choosing is to take coiled banding metal plates as material and the metal plates are cut into two I-shaped and two flat U-shaped metal components. One piece or more than one pair of protrusions and indentions is correspondingly set on the ends of each metal component and each arm of the flat U-shaped metal components. Upon jointing, engage the protrusions and indentations on the I-shaped metal components with the corresponding protrusions and indentations on the edges of two arms. Upon riveting, the inner edge of each protrusion and the outer edge of each indentation are respectively punched to make stamping marks. Upon shaping, punch and fold rims of the metal frame to become roughly vertical for making a metal frame with inverted L-shaped cross-section on each side. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295316 | Method for making electronic device having metallic connecting structure - An exemplary method for making an electronic device includes: providing a hot press machine having a press head; placing a bonding film on an inner surface of a metallic housing; turning on the hot press machine and heating the press head to a first predetermined temperature; after heated to the first predetermined temperature, driving the press head to press the bonding film to the metallic housing for about two minutes, thereby attaching the bonding film on the metallic housing; placing the metallic element according to the corresponding bonding film of the metallic housing; heating the press head to a second predetermined temperature; and after heated to the second predetermined temperature, driving the press head to press the at least one metallic element to the metallic housing for at least two minutes, thereby attaching the at least one metallic element on the corresponding bonding film. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295317 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURE OF A LOW COST EXTRUDED AND LAMINATED MICROSTRIP ELEMENT ANTENNA - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for automated manufacturing microstrip element antennas is described. The microstrip element antenna comprises a printed circuit layer, a dielectric layer and a ground plane layer. Mass manufacturing process for such microstrip element antennas without any substantial manual assembly process is described. Automation of the manufacturing steps leads to lower production costs, faster production and a higher yield. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295318 | Method and Device for Continuously Producing Electronic Film Components and an Electronic Film Component - The invention relates to a method and device for continuously producing electronic film components, during which chip modules ( | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295319 | Tool - A tool is proposed to assist detachment of an apparatus which has a housing adhering flatly on a pane, particularly of a sensor on the front windscreen of a vehicle, in which the apparatus housing has a surface with an exposed edge spaced from the pane. The tool has the form of a lug which has at least one engagement member on one longitudinal end, which engagement member can be engaged on the exposed edge of the apparatus and is provided with an opening or recess for a lever tool at a longitudinal distance from the engagement member. The tool is applied to the apparatus by engaging the engagement member behind the exposed edge on the apparatus housing. Then the lever tool, e.g. a simple bar or a screwdriver, is pushed through the opening or recess and is applied to bear on the top of the apparatus housing. The free end of the lever is then slowly raised, thereby lifting the housing off the pane. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295320 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PRE-ASSEMBLED STATOR CORE - The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a stator core, or portions thereof, into a power generator frame | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295321 | CONNECTION DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC COMPONENTS - A connection device for an electric component | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295322 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING CONDUCTORS USING A WEDGE CONNECTOR - A connector system for connecting first and second elongate conductors includes a wedge connector and a hydraulic power drive tool assembly. The wedge connector includes: a sleeve member defining a sleeve cavity and mountable on the first and second conductors; a wedge member; and a lubricant coating disposed on at least one of the sleeve member and the wedge member. The hydraulic power drive tool assembly is adapted to drive the wedge member into the sleeve cavity when the sleeve member is mounted on the first and second conductors to secure the wedge connector to each of the first and second conductors. According to some embodiments, the lubricant is a wax. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295323 | CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An exemplary circuit board assembly includes a circuit board, at least one conductor, and a reinforcing board. The circuit board has at least one hole formed therein. Each conductor is received in one respective hole. The reinforcing board is attached to the circuit board and is electrically connected to the circuit board via the at least one conductor. The present invention also relates to a method of making the circuit board assembly. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295324 | METHOD OF MAKING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR - A process for the manufacture of small sensors with reproducible surfaces, including electrochemical sensors. One process includes forming channels in the surface of a substrate and disposing a conductive material in the channels to form an electrode. The conductive material can also be formed on the substrate by other impact and non-impact methods. In a preferred embodiment, the method includes cutting the substrate to form a sensor having a connector portion and a transcutaneous portion, the two portions having edges that define one continuous straight line. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295325 | MULTI-CHIP PACKAGING USING AN INTERPOSER SUCH AS A SILICON BASED INTERPOSER WITH THROUGH-SILICON-VIAS - The formation of electronic assemblies, including assemblies having an interposer, are described. In one embodiment, a method includes forming a plurality of vias extending partially through a body, the vias including sidewalls defined by the body. An insulating layer is formed on the sidewalls and on an upper surface of the body. An electrically conductive layer is formed on the insulating layer in the vias and on the upper surface of the body, the electrically conductive layer defining a first metal pad layer on the upper surface and a second metal pad layer in contact with the first metal pad layer, the second metal pad layer having a denser pitch between adjacent pads than the first metal pad layer. The method also includes forming a dielectric layer between the adjacent metal pads in the first and second pad layers. The method also includes coupling a plurality of elements to the second metal pad layer. After the coupling the elements, the method includes thinning the body through a lower surface and exposing the electrically insulating layer in the vias. The method also includes removing a portion of the electrically insulating layer in the vias, and coupling the electrically conductive layer to a substrate, wherein the body is positioned between the elements and the substrate. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295326 | Manufacture of a Layer Including a Component - A method for manufacturing a circuit-board layer on a base surface ( | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295327 | FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT - The present application is directed to a method of producing a multilayer circuit. The method comprises providing a first electrically insulating layer comprising apertures through the layer and bonding the first electrically insulating layer with a first conductive layer. The first conductive layer is bonded to the first electrically insulating layer in register to the apertures in the electrically insulating layer and the multilayer circuit is produced at a sustained rate. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295328 | Method of manufacturing electronic component package - In a method of manufacturing an electronic component package, first, a plurality of sets of external connecting terminals corresponding to a plurality of electronic component packages are formed by plating on a top surface of a substrate to thereby fabricate a wafer. The wafer includes a plurality of pre-base portions that will be separated from one another later to become bases of the respective electronic component packages. Next, at least one electronic component chip is bonded to each of the pre-base portions of the wafer. Next, electrodes of the electronic component chip are connected to the external connecting terminals. Next, the electronic component chip is sealed. Next, the wafer is cut so that the pre-base portions are separated from one another and the plurality of bases are thereby formed. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295329 | MULTI-CHIP PACKAGING USING AN INTERPOSER SUCH AS A SILICON BASED INTERPOSER WITH THROUGH-SILICON-VIAS - The formation of electronic assemblies, including assemblies having an interposer, are described. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a body and forming a first metal pad layer on a first surface thereof. A second metal pad layer is formed in contact with the first patterned metal pad layer, the second metal pad layer having a denser pitch between adjacent pads than the first metal pad layer. A dielectric layer is formed between the adjacent metal pads in the first and second metal pad layers. After the forming the first and second metal pad layers and the dielectric layer, the method includes forming a plurality of vias extending through the body from a second surface thereof, the vias extending through a thickness of the body and exposing the first metal pad layer. The method also includes forming an insulating layer on sidewalls of the vias and on the second surface, and forming an electrically conductive layer on the insulating layer and on the exposed surface of the first metal layer. The method also includes coupling a plurality of elements to the second metal pad layer and coupling the electrically conductive layer to a substrate, the body being positioned between the elements and the substrate. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295330 | Method and process for manufacturing a terminal block - A method of manufacturing a terminal block for a telecommunication cable comprising the steps of providing a preformed substrate member comprising a podium member, at least one electrical connector and at least one insulated electrical wire attached to an electrical contact positioned within the at least one electrical connector; placing the preformed substrate member in a mold; and injecting a dielectric material into the mold containing the podium member to form an overmolded terminal block, wherein the dielectric material covers the at least one insulated electrical wire and a portion of the electrical contact positioned within the at least one electrical connector. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295331 | Method and Apparatus for Inserting a Piston Pin Locking Ring - A process for inserting a piston pin locking ring, particular slotted snap ring, into a locking groove of a pin bore of a piston. The piston pin locking ring is radially pre-tightened and reduced in size in a first step in such a manner that its outside diameter becomes smaller than the inner diameter of the pin bore. The piston pin locking ring is subsequently introduced in the pre-tightened state into the pin bore without contact and without contacting the inner wall of the pin bore and is brought in position inside the pin bore in the area of the locking groove. Then the piston pin locking ring is freed by a relaxing and loosening of the tightening force and by springing into the locking groove and is thus fixed in place. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295332 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INK JET RECORDING HEAD - A manufacturing method for an ink jet recording head, includes preparing a recording element substrate provided with energy generating means for generating energy for ejecting liquid, two opposing sides opposed to each other, an electrode portion disposed along a side sandwiched between the opposing sides to supply electric power to the energy generating means; preparing an electric wiring member provided with wiring leads for supplying electric power to the electrode portion from an outside, the electric wiring member being provided with sides opposed to the opposing sides of the recording element substrate and to the side sandwiched between the opposing sides; forming an electrical connecting portion at least one of the opposing sides by connecting the electrode portion and the wiring lead with each other; providing a gap L | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295333 | Method of manufacturing a piezoelectric ink jet device - A method of manufacturing a piezoelectric ink jet device having a pressure chamber, a flexible membrane delimiting the pressure chamber, a piezoelectric actuator mounted on the membrane, and a rigid substrate attached to the side of the membrane carrying the actuator, which includes the steps of providing the piezoelectric actuator with an electrode on at least one side, attaching the actuator with its electrode side to a carrier plate, bonding the rigid substrate to the side of the carrier plate carrying the actuator, and removing material from the carrier plate on the side opposite to the actuator and leaving only a thin layer of the carrier plate which then forms the membrane. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295334 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SECURING A FIRST STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND A SECOND STRUCTURAL MEMBER TO ONE ANOTHER - Apparatus and methods for securing a first structural member and a second structural member to one another. In one embodiment a two-piece fitting is provided. The fitting includes a variable gap between attachment surfaces, enabling the fitting to accommodate structural members of variable thickness. The fitting also includes overlapping sections that provide increased resistance to pull-off loads and impact loads. The configuration of the fitting advantageously simplifies the assembly process and preserves the integrity of the adhesive to form a strong joint. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295335 | VEHICLE FRAMING SYSTEM FOR PLURALITY OF VEHICLE BODY STYLES - A method for randomly interchanging up to four pairs of side framing gates at a framing station of a vehicle for randomly interchanging up to four pairs of side framing gates at a framing station of a vehicle assembly line while maintaining a predetermined build cycle time interval of the assembly line. The method includes positioning first and second carousels on opposite sides of the assembly line upstream of the framing station and third and fourth carousels on opposite sides of the production line downstream of the framing station. The method further includes providing a first linear track structure extending from the first carousel to a first side of the framing station, a second linear track structure extending from the second carousel to a second, opposite side of the framing station, a third linear track structure extending from the third carousel to the first side of the framing station, a third linear track structure extending from the third carousel to the first side of the framing station, and a fourth linear track structure extending from the fourth carousel to the second side of the framing station. The carousel are provided with at least two sides, possibly three sides, four sides or more, each side capable of receiving a framing gate. The method includes randomly interchanging framing gates positioned at the framing station by a combination of rotary movements of the carousels and linear movements of framing gates along the linear track structures. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295336 | CUTTING TOOL HAVING THE FUNCTION OF A SHOVEL - A cutting tool includes two shanks pivotally connected with each other and each having a first end provided with an operation member which has a first side formed with a cutting blade and a second side formed with a shovel portion and a second end provided with a grip portion. Thus, the operation members of the shanks co-operate to provide a cutting or shearing function and to function as a shovel. In addition, the cutting tool can provide a cutting or shearing fiction and can function as a shovel so that a user can operate the cutting tool to perform two different works without having to replace a different tool, thereby facilitating the user operating the cutting tool. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295337 | BI-FOLD KNIFE WITH LOCKING AND RELEASE MECHANISMS - A bi-fold knife locking mechanism is provided which maintains the open and closed positions associated with the bi-fold knife. A locking and release mechanism for changing the bi-fold knife from the closed to the open position is also disclosed. An aperture in the blade portion of the bi-fold knife for ergonomically gripping the bi-fold knife is also disclosed. A locking plate for securing the locking and release mechanism and bi-fold knife in the closed position is also disclosed. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295338 | Folding knife - A folding knife has a handle and a blade. The blade is pivotally coupled to the handle. The handle includes a latch element, a resilient element and a turning element. An end of the resilient element is fixed into the handle. The latch element is pivotally coupled into the handle. An end of the latch element is extended to an end of the blade. Another end of the latch element presses against another end of the resilient element. The resilient element pushes the latch element to turn the blade out from the handle or store the blade completely into the handle. The turning element is pivotally coupled into the handle, such that when a force is exerted to push the latch element towards the resilient element to release the blade, the blade can be movably turned out from the handle or stored into the handle. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295339 | Hand-operated multi-function cutting tool - A hand-operated multi-function cutting tool includes a first elongated member having a handle portion, a midportion, and a blade portion, the blade portion having a first cutting edge along a top of the blade portion and a second cutting edge along a bottom of the blade portion. A second elongated member includes a handle portion, a midportion, and a blade portion, the blade portion having a first cutting edge along a top of the blade portion and a second cutting edge along a bottom of the blade portion. A pivot joint unites the midportions for scissor movement of the handle portions and the blade portions about the pivot joint. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295340 | FREE PIVOTING CUTTING HEAD AND BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR HAIR CUTTER - A hair cutting device ( | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295341 | Hand operated cutting tool - A hand-operated cutting tool includes a first and second handles, with first ends of the handles pivotally coupled together to form a first pivot point. The tool also includes first and second elongated members each having a first end and a second end and an intermediate region therebetween, the second ends having a cutting jaw. A second pivot point couples the intermediate regions of the elongated members to one another. A third pivot point couples the first end of the first elongated member to the first handle. A fourth pivot point couples the first end of the second elongated member to the second handle, so that the handles and the elongated members and the pivot points cooperate as a four-bar linkage for movement of the cutting jaws between an open position and a closed position. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295342 | Vegetation Pruning Device - A vegetation pruning device ( | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295343 | KITCHEN UTENSIL WITH MULTIPLE INTEGRALLY FORMED RESTING SURFACES - A kitchen utensil comprised of an elongated member and an implement is provided. The elongated member has a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal axis. The implement has a proximal edge and a distal edge. The proximal edge of the implement is connected to the distal end of the elongated member. The kitchen utensil also includes a plurality of grooves integrally formed into the elongated member. The grooves are disposed along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis and proximate the distal end of the elongated member. Each of the grooves has a groove width and groove depth. The groove width of at least one of the grooves is greater than the groove width of at least one of the other of the grooves. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295344 | Utility knife blade - The utility knife blade is a blade for a utility knife having a slot formed in the blade that is especially useful when scoring drywall. The slot may engage a tape measure adjacent the tape hook so that the cutting edge at the scoring tip of the blade extends below the tape measure hook to engage the sheet of drywall. The slot extends through the cutting edge into the body of the blade at a slight angle relative to normal, preferably about 10°. The blade has a slot at each end so that the blade may be reversed when one end is dulled or broken. The blade has an otherwise standard configuration, typically having a trapezoidal body with a cutting edge extending along the longer parallel edge and a pair of notches in the shorter parallel edge for engaging knife holder retainer pins in the slidable utility knife holder carriage. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295345 | PORTABLE CIRCULAR SAW - A portable circular saw has a housing and a baseplate. The housing carries a motor which is connected to a blade through a transmission mechanism. The baseplate includes a main baseplate and a secondary baseplate each of which has a bottom surface and the bottom surfaces are coplanar. At least a part of the blade passes though a slot formed in the main baseplate. The main baseplate includes a first edge and a second edge disposed on opposing sides of the blade. The secondary baseplate has at least two exchangeable positions. In a first position, the secondary baseplate is jointed or adjacent to the first edge of the main baseplate and, in a second position, the secondary baseplate is joined or adjacent to the second edge of the main baseplate. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295346 | Rear axle alignment gauge and method - A method and apparatus for alignment of a rear axle of a motorcycle, whereby measurement is made of the relative positions of each end of the axle with respect to the axle mounting structure, thereby reducing the time necessary for aligning the axle, and increasing the accuracy of the alignment. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295347 | Moisture resistant chalk line composition for use with chalk line devices - The present invention is moisture resistant chalk line composition comprising an effective amount of calcium carbonate, an effective amount of one or more dyes, and an effective amount of one or more hydrophobes, said effective amount of calcium carbonate comprises at least about 50% by weight of the composition, said effective amount of one or more dyes is selected from a range of about 0% to about 49% by weight of the composition, and said effective amount of one or more hydrophobes does not exceed about 30% by weight of the composition. The chalk line composition is useful for repeatedly marking guide lines with the same chalk line device on wet surfaces or moist environments. Also claimed is a method for repeatedly forming guide lines on surfaces utilizing a moisture resistant chalk line composition with a snap line from a chalk line device. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295348 | Method for improving the reproducibility of a coordinate measuring apparatus and its accuracy - A method for improving the reproducibility of a coordinate measuring machine and its accuracy is disclosed. Using at least one measuring field of a camera, a plurality of images of at least one structure on the substrate are recorded. The substrate is placed on a measuring stage traversable in the X coordinate direction and the Y coordinate direction, the position of which is determined during imaging using a displacement measuring system. The measuring field is displaced by the amount of the deviation determined. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295349 | Coordinate Measuring Machine and Method for Operating a Coordinate Measuring Machine - In a method for operating a coordinate measuring machine and to a coordinate measuring machine, a coordinate measuring device, of the coordinate measuring machine is moved in at least one direction while being driven by an electric motor. An electrical drive current which flows through the electric motor for moving the electric motor and, move the coordinate measuring device is measured. A limit value for the electrical drive current is determined on the basis of a desired speed and/or on the basis of a desired acceleration with which the electric motor or the coordinate measuring device is intended to move. If the electrical drive current reaches the limit value determined and/or if the electrical drive current exceeds the limit value determined, the coordinate measuring device is changed to a predefined state, by virtue of the computer or the microcontroller switching off one of the switches disposed in the current path. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295350 | Vehicle travel grade indicator (VTGI) - Vehicle Travel Grade Indicator (VTGI) is an instrument that is designed to measure and show the slope/grade of a road/terrain through a visible display of a vehicle to the driver of that vehicle. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295351 | Adhesive label application system - A label printing kit, system, and method of use is disclosed which enables a user to print and easily apply labels to one or more units of a product with precise registration of the label on each unit of the product. The system utilizes labels with adhesive on a backside and a jig so that the labels can be easily, rapidly, and precisely applied manually to one or more units of a particular product, item or object. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295352 | LENGTH REFERENCE BAR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A length reference bar system and method that compensates for thermal expansion and allows for testing whether an instrument is working properly using only an inferometer. The length reference bar system has a bar portion with end caps for target positions on either end of the bar portion that extend inward toward each other such that, if a length of the bar portion changes due to a temperature change, a length of the end caps also changes but in an opposite direction to counteract the bar portion length change. As such, any target positions mounted on the end caps remain at a constant distance from each other regardless of the temperature thereby canceling out the effect of thermal expansion. The end caps also provide multiple target positioning capability so that any targets mounted thereon may be positioned in various configurations to provide a user with increased versatility for applications such as checking calibration. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295353 | Container washing and centrifugal drying unit, and container washing and centrifugal drying method - In a factory that uses a large number of containers, it is necessary to ensure an installation location for a container washing device that is absolutely necessary as a preprocess for a container drying device. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295354 | Variable flow rate dehumidification plant and process for granular materials - The present invention relates to a dehumidification plant for a granular material, comprising at least one hopper ( | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295355 | METHOD OF INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF A DRIER, PARTICULARLY A STREAM DRIER - A method of increasing the efficiency of a drier, particularly a stream drier for loose and flammable materials, particularly cut tobacco, working with a gaseous drying agent under a working pressure from 5 kpa to 10 MPa, measured as an absolute pressure, preferably the drying agent being superheated steam. A pressurized process gas, preferably waste steam, particularly coming from the interior of the drier, is passed through a dosing-separating valve, preferably a rotary vane feeder ( | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295356 | Indirectly heated screw processor apparatus and methods - A new Indirectly Heated Screw Processor Apparatus and Methods wherein a series of rotating helical ducts or hollow flites radial to a shaft, transfers heat via a heat transfer medium, the first face flite disc facing in the opposite direction to material or product flow and thereby significantly increasing the product retention time and thermal heat transfer. Heat is transferred via a heat transfer medium through a rotary joint to the inner surface of the hollow shaft. The flites continuously traverse a longitudinal portion of the rotor wherein said flites are equally spaced apart in a substantially parallel angle and orientation, the spacing, or pitch, concluding in a non-flite, or “dead zone” region of the longitudinal length of rotor wherein the material or product accumulates and is retained for an increased amount of time, and when compared to conventional indirect-heating screw conveyors, the apparatus provides a higher percentage of flite height fill. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295357 | Insulating Boot Cover - An insulating footwear cover is provided for fitting over an article of footwear to shield same from outdoor elements. The cover includes an upper, and a wear-resistant sole portion extending beneath the bottom of the boot or shoe. The sole portion additionally overlaps a portion of the sides of the upper providing a wear-resistant patch over areas of the cover that are most susceptible to wear. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295358 | INSOLE WITH VENTILATION - The insole has a number of flexible bulges on a first major surface, and a number of protruding ribs on a second major surface. The projections of the bulges fall within the regions bounded by the ribs. The bulges and their underlying bounding ribs therefore form a number of chambers. The insole further contains a number of through holes positioned between the ends of at least two ribs. The insole further contains a larger heel bulge provided on the first major surface in the heel section, and a concave on the second major surface, which is conducted to the other chambers via at least a duct. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295359 | Shoe with detachable and flexible heel strap - A shoe manufactured from a moldable foam material having a heel strap formed of a flexible and elastic material. The heel strap has a first end which is fixedly attached to an interior outer side of an upper portion of shoe. The heel strap also has a second end which is removeably attachable to an exterior outer side of the upper portion of the shoe though use of a Velcro loop arrangement and a cooperating Velcro hook arrangement which are attached each to one of the exterior outer side of the upper portion of the shoe and the second end of the heel strap. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295360 | Footwear Structure with Improved Comfortableness - The present invention concerns a footwear structure with improved comfortableness comprising an upper with which a sole is associated, wherein the footwear structure comprises a container comprising a box-type body, containing at least one dehumidifier and/or medicinal material, provided with at least one inlet, and means for shutting and opening said at least one inlet that is kept, in walking phase, in an active position wherein said at least one inlet is accessible and communicating with the inside of the upper. The present invention further concerns the corresponding container. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295361 | Article of Footwear with Visable Indicia - An article of footwear with a sole system including a transparent heel portion is disclosed. The transparent heel portion includes a cavity configured to receive a support member comprising a plurality of support columns and an indicia member associated with the support member. The indicia and the support member are both visible along a bottom surface of the heel portion. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295362 | Footwear For Sloped Surfaces - Footwear for running, jogging and/or walking on a sloped surface, such as a roadway or a circular track that is not flat, for example. The footwear includes a left shoe and a right shoe. Each of the left shoe and the right shoe includes an upper member and a sole body, which is formed by one or more sole members, attached thereto. The sole bodies of each shoe are of uniformly varying thickness from the lateral side to the medial side of the shoe. The sole body of the left shoe is of a different average thickness than is the average thickness of the right shoe. The sole bodies and/or the sole members of the shoes may be reversibly connectable, such as to allow flexibility in customizing the shoes to be used on a variety of underlying surfaces, including substantially flat surfaces, for example. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295363 | Extendable excavating screw unit equipped with hydraulic excavating auxiliary blades - An excavating screw unit equipped with a hydraulic excavating auxiliary blades has developed for an auger crane, comprising: an extension unit having auxiliary excavating blade, cylinder mounting hole, built-in fluid passages in extension unit, hydraulic cylinder, piston, and extension guiding rods; an excavation column formed a hollow center of a square-shaped to mount on top of extension unit; an extension rod having an outer square-shape to fit into the excavation column, a built-in hydraulic passages in the extension rod, at top portion of the extension rod, an inlet and outlet that is bent right angle at top portion of the hydraulic passages to connect to hydraulic tubes, the extension rod is sliding to extend or retract through the excavation column. The extended excavating auxiliary blades are maintained by the pressurized fluid to prevent retracting by digging resistance during the excavating. Thus, this mechanized excavating device is easily digging a burial hole for a utility pole and underbracing. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295364 | Fluid shovel apparatus and method - A fluid shovel apparatus that pushes and lifts loose material such as snow, leaves, sand, dirt, grass clippings, mulch, or the like. The present invention includes at least one fluid exhaust port extending through a blade. Pressurized fluid is ejected through the at least one fluid exhaust port extending through the blade and ejects towards loose material. The loose material floats on a cushion of pressurized fluid that forms between the blade and the loose material. The loose material is pushed away from the blade and is lifted in an upward direction. Additionally, the fluid shovel apparatus may further include a soft pad and an ice scraper blade to assist in removing material from a surface of a motor vehicle. Additionally, the fluid shovel apparatus may be used to deliver a fire suppressant pressurized fluid upon a material that is burning. Additionally, the fluid shovel apparatus may be used to clear snow from railroad train tracks ahead of a railroad train car. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295365 | Assembly for harvesting shellfish such as scallops and alike - The assembly comprises a frame-truss subassembly, to which are attached an internal subassembly for directing a flow of encountered water during dragging and a subassembly for collecting and discharging shellfish. An external subassembly is used for encasing the frame-truss subassembly together with the internal subassembly and the subassembly for collecting and discharging shellfish. The frame-truss subassembly includes a pair of lateral trusses, spaced at a distance commensurable with a width of the assembly. The internal subassembly includes an anterior panel with a forwards oriented concavity and a posterior panel with a backwards oriented concavity. The subassembly for collecting and discharging, disposed behind the internal subassembly includes a louver platform, a grid receptacle supported by the platform and a mechanism for topple over the grid receptacle. At least two sets of a multiplicity of hinged flaps are used. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295366 | Scoop - The device is a scoop for use with an aeration machine for collecting debris lying on the ground. The scoop including a frame and a plurality of debris pick-up plates, where each plate is mounted on the frame. Each plate also has a biasing mechanism for urging a leading edge of the plate downwardly as it is drawn across the ground. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295367 | LINEN SPREADER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A separated article of laundry is dragged over a plurality of wheels or belts. The wheels or belts adjust the amount of overhang on each side, making an edge of the article more horizontal. A clamp clamps the edge and drags the article of laundry from the wheels or belts. Resistance, such as by a pinch arm, may assist in untangling the article of laundry as the article is dragged. Sensors adjacent the belts or wheels measure a size of the article of laundry. A folder adjusts based on the size. For example, the types of folds to be made, the placement of runners for folding, or the output sorting are adjusted. The folder may operate more efficiently by providing time for the folder to adjust to the size of the article of laundry prior to feeding from the spreader. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295368 | Positionable display - A new calendar that has separate sets of plates that bear the symbols representing the information. For example, one set of plates bears the names of the months of the year (or abbreviations of those names), another set of plates bears numerical dates, and another set of plates bears an indicator of the days of the week. The plates are arranged in a stack, with at least some of the plates covering the symbols on underlying plates. Separate, axially offset hinges enable selected plates to be rotated with respect to other plates, revealing the symbols on the selected plates while the symbols on other plates remain covered. The hinges enable a user to rotate the stack to a position where a selected plate in an upper set of plates is exposed while any overlying plates remain positioned behind a top cover plate and any underlying plates in the upper set of plates remain positioned behind the exposed plate. A selected plate in a lower set of plates can be exposed while any overlying plates in that set of plates remain positioned behind the exposed plate from the upper set of plates and any plates underlying the lower exposed plate remain positioned behind the lower exposed plate. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295369 | AUTOMATIC INDUCTION DEVICE FOR TURNING PAGES - An automatic induction device for turning pages includes a plurality of inner pages, a plurality of conductive rubber pieces, a flexible printed circuit board, and an electronic unit. The inner pages connect with each other on one side and each has a groove on the connected side. The conductive rubber pieces are inserted in the grooves respectively and one end of each conductive rubber piece extends out of the corresponding groove. The flexible printed circuit board has a plurality of connecting finger conductive portions and a connecting end, the connecting finger conductive portions are inserted in the grooves and contact with the conductive rubber pieces, respectively. The electronic unit electrically connects with the connecting end of the flexible printed circuit board. Based on the above assemblies, the automatic induction device for turning pages, electronic audio books and photo albums has more reliable performance, a simple structure and a low cost. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295370 | MECHANICAL DIGITAL DISPLAY - Mechanical digital display including at least one digit consisting of at least seven segments ( | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295371 | Exit sign illuminated by color LEDs - An exit sign comprising a housing and a plurality of LEDs that activates to produce yellow color light. The plurality of LEDs are mounted in the housing. Means for passing light from the plurality of LEDs in the form of indicia symbolizing an exit enables viewing by an observer, such means includes a stencil having four independent letters forming the word EXIT. DC circuitry is in operative electrical connection with the plurality of LEDs. A source of AC electrical power activates the DC circuitry. The plurality of LEDs can be both red color output LEDs and green color output LEDs, or the plurality of LEDs can be bicolor red and green LEDs having the capability of producing both red light and green light. The red light and green light are additively mixed to produce yellow light. In the alternative, the plurality of LEDs can be yellow color output LEDs or the plurality of LEDs can be white color output LEDs. The color light from the plurality of LEDs pass through either a red color diffusion filter to produce red light indicia, or a green color diffusion filter to produce green light indicia. An emergency power backup battery is connected to the plurality of LEDs. Means for producing emergency light is optional. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295372 | DECORATIVE ASSEMBLIES - A decorative assembly that includes a first and second multilayered portions. The first layer of each portion is comprised of a releasably adherable material for adhering each portion to a panel. The second and third layers of each portion are comprised of decorative material and the third layer is not co-extensive with the second layer. The first portion is removably adhered to a second panel. The first and second portions of the decorative assembly form a composite image having a three-dimensional appearance when the panels are moved into a closed position. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295373 | DECORATIVE AND INFORMATIVE SIGNAGE - A sign system for displaying product information proximate a product being vended. The sign system includes a support for maintaining a sign system at a predetermined orientation. A substantially planar face is appended to the support having a front surface and a rear surface. A primary sign is releaseably retained to the front surface of the planar face, the primary sign having an opening or window therein. At least one channel is configured to the front or rear surface of the planar face and positioned substantially behind the opening or window of the primary sign. A secondary sign is releaseably retained within the channel such that at least a portion of the secondary sign is visible through the opening or window in the primary sign. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295374 | Device for a Display Tower and a Method to Produce the Same - A new display has a base and a post, and also where appropriate, a sleeve. The display is shipped flat in a small container, and a recipient erects the post and then positions the base over it. The post is anchored to the base by adhesive. Should a sleeve be used, this is positioned over the post. The display can now carry products on spears or shelves that are inserted in or through the post. A message may be printed on the post or the sleeve. In repeated campaigns, only the sleeve need be sent out. In this way, a rational and cost-effective solution is obtained, where as much as possible of the material can be re-used. A method of manufacturing the display is also described. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295375 | Self-righting post and method for the assembly and use thereof - A self-righting post assembly includes an elastomeric hinge tube and an elastomeric inner member is disposed in the hinge tube. In one embodiment, an extension post is disposed over the hinge tube. A sign panel can be secured to the extension post. In one embodiment, the inner member is free of any engagement with the hinge tube. In one embodiment, the hinge tube is secured to a base, preferably with a vertically oriented fastener. A method of assembling the post assembly is also provided. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295376 | Book shelf display device - A spring loaded display device is described particularly suited for attachment to the leading edge of a shelf such as a bookshelf, the display unit including a clip mechanism for securely grasping the top and bottom surfaces of a shelf at its edge, the clip mechanism hingedly connected to a display unit which can freely rotate about the hinged connection. The display unit itself, generally of rectangular configuration, is designed to receive a document, and includes a transparent face so that the document contents may be easily viewed. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295377 | STICKERS WITH POCKETS - The invention provides an adhesive-backed sticker for adhering to a mounting surface and forming a pocket for insertion of an object. The sticker can be folded to incorporate one or more pockets within a perimeter of a mounting section and/or extending beyond the perimeter of the mounting section. The sticker may include sticker liners that remain in place throughout use. Apertures may be provided to receive objects and matching apertures may be provided to keep the object stable. Non-adhesive objects can be inserted into the one or more pockets and removed therefrom, as desired. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295378 | Medical alert system - A medical alert system provides vital personal medical information in case of an emergency. The system includes an alert clip that has deformable tabs attachable to an item of personal jewelry. The alert clip includes recognized medical alert symbology and directions for locating a source of personal and medical information. The personal medical information is recorded on a medical information card that can be located, in an individual's wallet or pocketbook. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295379 | Bipod device for use with a firearm - Bipods bipods and mounting devices for attaching to and supporting firearms, more specifically, bipods which allow independent tension-adjustable movement around two axes. For example, the bipod assembly can be tension-adjusted with a first cam lock for cant movement and can be tension-adjusted with a second cam lock for pivotal movement. Accordingly, independently tension-adjustable and lockable pivot and cam adjustments are provided by this bipod assembly | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295380 | Photoluminescent (PL) weapon sight illuminator - Methods and systems are described herein for an article of manufacture for use in a weapon sight wherein the article of manufacture comprises a passively charged photoluminescent material. When installed in a weapon sight, the passively charged photoluminescent material provides light to a fiber optic of the weapon sight during low light conditions to illuminate a reticle pattern of the weapon sight. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295381 | Decoy movement system for simulating life-like movement of animal species - A decoy mounting and movement system for mounting a hollow animal species decoy and for simulating life-like movement of the animal species between a rest position and a vertically pivoted position which simulates feeding by the animal species having a decoy mounting stake formed of an elongate upper stake section and an elongate lower stake section interconnected via an elongate vertical return spring capable of bending along its length to create an angle between the upper and lower stake sections, the upper stake section dimensioned for insertion into the hollow of the decoy through an opening in its underside in communication with the hollow of the decoy, wherein the fulcrum for vertical pivoting of the decoy is positioned at the lower end of the upper stake section and the ratio D′/D is less than 0.25, wherein D′ is the distance between the underside of the decoy and the fulcrum for vertical pivoting, and D is the length of the upper stake section. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295382 | Portable Fishing Pole Holder - A portable fishing pole holder is a device for supporting a fishing pole without manually holding the pole. It is a substantially “Y” shaped frame which further comprises a support and an anchor. The support contains the fishing pole. The anchor secures the fishing pole holder. Optionally, the fishing pole holder includes a bridging member to more securely contain the fishing pole. The an anchor for securing the in which the fishing pole is placed while fishing. The other end is used to anchor the device. Optionally, it has members to more securely support the fishing pole or to more securely anchor the device. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295383 | Fishing pole tender system - A fishing pole tender system for temporary attachment to a horizontal support structure, such as a bench seat provided on a boat. The tender system includes a generally rigid frame having a top sized to extend over the support structure, the top having a first end and a second end. A first side depends perpendicularly from the first end of the top. A second side depends perpendicularly from the second end of the top, and has a first section that is parallel with the first side, and a second section that is inclined inwardly towards the first side, with the first section sized to extend over a vertical depth of the support structure such that the second section extends at least partially underneath the support structure. A fishing pole holder is secured to the first side, formed of a hollow sleeve having a notch therein for receiving a fishing reel. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295384 | Fishing lure - A fishing lure comprising a body having a hollow cavity and adapted to be connected to a fishing line, the body having a transparent portion at least partially exposing the cavity, the body having an opening into the cavity and an insert receivable through the opening and having at least a portion extending into the cavity, the insert comprising a spine and a flexible outer structure of a colored material attached to the spine. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295385 | Capped Skirt for Fishing - A method of making a skirt which comprises: providing a silicone sheet having a tab and a plurality of cut strands, applying an adhesive to the first side and rolling the first side of the silicone sheet about a non-stick whipping to form a skirt insert. A cap is provided where the cap is tubular having a first open end and a closed second end, the second end has an orifice and a tubular portion having an inside surface. An adhesive is applied to the inside surface of the tubular portion. The skirt insert is then inserted into the open end of the cap to form a skirt and the non-stick whipping is inserted through the orifice of the cap. The adhesive on the skirt insert and the cap is then cured to form a skirt. After curing the non-stick whipping is removed form the skirt. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295386 | Slip weight for a fishing line - A slip-on weight | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295387 | Method for solidifying solid fossil fuels and solidified materials prepared thereby - Disclosed herein are a method for solidifying solid fossil fuel and a solidified material obtained thereby. The solidified material is prepared by mixing at least one solid fossil fuel with 5-8 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the solid fossil fuel, of a solidifying agent, and 1-4 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the solidifying agent, of aqueous acrylic resin. When this solidifying method is used, a solidified material, which can maintain the durability and high-temperature stability of a solidified material according to the prior furnace process using only coking coal as a raw material and has high heating value, can be prepared using a single solid fossil fuel or mixture thereof, including bituminous coal, anthracite coal and powdery coke. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295388 | Fuel composition - Unleaded blend compositions, as well as formulated gasolines containing them have a Motor Octane Number (MON) of at least 80 comprising either:
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| 20080295389 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN EMULSIFIED FUEL - A method for manufacturing an emulsifier package is disclosed. The method comprises blending a flow of fuel soluble product, a flow of stabilizer, and a flow of water in a mixing vessel to form a mixture. Mixing the mixture in the mixing vessel and recirculating the mixture through the mixing vessel. Lastly, shearing the mixture with a shearing device at a rate of about 27,500 shears per second to about 87,500 shears per second. A method for manufacturing an aqueous fuel emulsion is also disclosed. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295390 | SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC FUELS - A system and method for producing synthetic fuels are disclosed in which a slurry comprised of a particulate solid portion and a carrier liquid portion is provided. The solid portion comprises (i) a feedstock of carbon-containing polymeric materials that are substantially free of each of halogen, sulfur and nitrogen atoms, and contain about 5 to about 25 percent by weight water, and (ii) a catalytic amount of metal particles. The carrier liquid portion is a hydrocarbon/oxyhydrocarbon composition. The feedstock constitutes about 10 to about 60 weight percent of the slurry. The slurry is heated anaerobically to provide an elevated temperature of about 250° to about 455° C. and a pressure of about 20 to about 50 atmospheres that are maintained for a time period sufficient to provide a combustible liquid fuel at least 80 percent of which contains about 6 to about 21 carbon atoms per molecule. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295391 | Fuel and Lubricant Additives and Methods for Improving Fuel Economy and Vehicle Emissions - An additive includes a calcium source, a suspension agent, a castor oil, and optionally a castor supplement/replacement. In many embodiments, polyalphaolefin is included. The preferred suspension agents are fatty acid esters, triglycerides or other, with a pour point/melt point from about 5 degrees C. to about 50 degrees C. Suspension agents of particular interest are: 1) polymerized ester(s) of ricinoleic acid (polymerized ester(s) of 12-Hydroxy Oleic Acid), 2) polymerized ester(s) of 12-Hydroxy Stearic Acid, 3) waxy esters of ricinoleic acid, 4) palm oil, 5) palm-olein, 6) coconut oil, and 7) jojoba oil. The waxy esters may result from polymerization of shorter carboxylic acid monomers. The additive may be used in fuels to improve combustion engine performance in terms of efficiency and emissions. Polyalphaolefin may be important, especially in additive formulations for diesel fuels, for NOx reduction. The additive may be used in lubricants that improve performance of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal components of engines, guns, or other machinery. The additive also may be used in cutting fluids for machining and fabrication. Used in conjunction with other additives, embodiments of the invention may be used to lower pour points in oils, esters and other similar products. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295392 | Method for recycling and exploitation of the glycerin obtained in the production of biodiesel - A method to exploit the glycerin obtained as a by-product of the industrial process to produce biodiesel inside or out of the industrial production unit, providing a reduction in the environmental liability that may be caused by an excess in the production of glycerin that cannot be exploited for industrial use. The referenced method uses recycling of the glycerin obtained through industrial process to produce biodiesel, using a process basically consisting of four stages: a) extracting glycerin produced as a by-product of the industrial process for producing biodiesel; b) hydrogenation of said n-propanol glycerin, c) recycling of the n-propanol thus obtained to be added to a mixture of alcohols; and d) transesterfication of the n-propanol mixture added to the alcohol mixture, together with raw material triglycerides from renewable sources in order to obtain biodiesel. The referenced recycling of the n-propanol stream provides a reduction in the amount of the alcohol mixture necessary for the industrial process to produce biodiesel, consequently reducing operational costs. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295393 | Method for the production of biodiesel from vegetable oils and fats, using heterogeneous catalysts - The invention relates to the field of methods used for the transesterification of oils and fats in order to produce diesel oil. The invention provides a novel method for the production of diesel oil by transesterifying fatty acid esters present in vegetable oils and fats, using a novel catalyst consisting of the oxide of a group V metal and having the formula X | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295394 | Cetane-Improving Component for Diesel Fuels and Diesel Fuels Containing it - Cetane improver for diesel fuels, characterized in that it comprises at least one ester of stearic acid, selected from the esters of linear or branched monoalcohols containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms: a) added in the pure state to a mixture of at least one vegetable or animal oil ester in crude or partially hydrogenated form b) or else included in a mixture of esters of one or more vegetable and/or animal oils, in crude or partially hydrogenated form, the mixtures of saturated or unsaturated esters being such that the ratio by mass of the amount of stearic ester(s) to the total sum of the amounts of unsaturated esters present in the vegetable or animal oil esters varies from 1% to 12%, and the unsaturated fatty acid esters being esters of mono or polyunsaturated acids containing at least 18 carbon atoms with monoalcohols. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295395 | Additives for Reduction of Exhaust Emissions From Compression Ignition Engines - Exhaust emissions resulting from the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels in compression ignition engines may be reduced using a homopolymer that may be polyisobutylene, polypropylene, and/or hyperbranched polyalpha-olefins. Optionally, an alkyl nitrate such as 2-ethylhexylnitrate (2EHN), and/or a peroxide, such as hydrogen peroxide, may also be used together with the homopolymer. Both NOx and particulate matter emissions (PM) may be reduced using ppm quantities of the additive compositions; alternatively, NOx emissions may be lowered or reduced while PM emissions do not substantially increase. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295396 | Fuel Preparation - The invention relates to a fuel preparation for use in diesel engines consisting of plant oil mono-alcohol esters and up to 20 weight percent linear and branched paraffins and olefins of chain length C5-C11 and alcohols of chain length C2-C8, whereby the paraffins, olefins and alcohols are obtained by means of gasification of biomass and subsequent Fischer-Tropsch synthesis not involving any processing of the Fischer-Tropsch fraction by means of hydrogenating procedures and the preparation has a flash point >55° C. and a density >820 kg/m | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295397 | Diesel Fuel, Diesel Fuel Additive, And Associated Method For Using The Same - A diesel fuel additive for use in association with bio-diesel fuel and/or petroleum derived diesel fuel having one or more solvent(s) and one or more pour-point depressant(s), wherein the pour-point depressant(s) include a polyglycerol ester, such as polyglycerol polyricinoleate and/or polyglycerol esters of mixed fatty acids. Augmentive agents may include ethylene vinyl acetate and/or polyethylene vinyl acetate. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295398 | FUEL ADDITIVE - A fuel additive is provided and includes a mixture of about 0.05 to about 20 percent by weight of a liquid having an aqueous character and about 80 to about 99.95 percent by weight of ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, wherein the mixture had been heated to about 100° to about 200° F., or higher, to remove any ethanol or isopropyl alcohol not intimately bound with the liquid having an aqueous character. The present invention further provides a method of providing a fuel additive. The method includes mixing about 0.05 to about 20 percent by weight of a liquid having an aqueous character with about 80 to about 99.95 percent by weight of ethanol or isopropyl alcohol and heating the mixture to about 100° to about 200° F., or higher, to remove any ethanol or isopropyl alcohol not intimately bound with the liquid having an aqueous character. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295399 | METHOD FOR FUNGAL BED CULTIVATION OF MUSHROOM - Problem: To provide a method for fungal bed cultivation of a mushroom of a large size having an excellent shape and crunchy texture, a mushroom cutting useful for the fungal bed cultivation method, a culture medium for fungal bed cultivation into which the cutting is transplanted, and a culture medium suitable for fungal bed cultivation. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295400 | Method and Apparatus For Aeroponic Farming - A system and method of aeroponic farming includes depositing seeds in a flat containing micro-fleece cloth and placing the flat within a growth chamber. The upper side of the flat is subjected to light of the proper frequencies to promote growth in plants. A nutrient solution is sprayed onto the micro-fleece cloth and the developing root mass of the plants, while controlling temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide within the growth chamber. The plants are harvested resulting from the seeds at a desired stage of growth. The growth chambers can be stacked on each other and/or located side by side to save space within a facility, and to permit sharing the subsystems which control the nutrient solution, temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide for the growth chambers. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295401 | Crate And Planting Pot - A tray having at least one cavity for accommodating a plant pot during its filling, planting, or other processing in a predetermined alignment of the e.g., truncated conical plant pot that is rotationally symmetrical on the circumferential side to a center vertical axis, wherein the plant pot is located positively engaged in the cavity through base formations of the tray and of the plant pot, is designed in terms of a unique alignment of the plant pot while maintaining the high technical requirements of commercial gardening in such a way that the cavity is provided on the base side with a sliding way, which runs helically with a helical axis aligned with the vertical axis of the pot. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295402 | Modular Greening Device for Facades, Walls or the Like - A greening device for façades or walls, consisting mainly of a support structure fixed on the façade to be covered and by at least two modules with flat structure and square or rectangular profile, containing a cultivating substrate and including on one of its large surface apparent vegetation elements, the modules being removably mounted on the support structure substantially concealing the latter. The support structure includes at least two spaced apart vertical rails whereon the modules are mounted in vertical rows being located away from the façade or wall and being individually detachable, each module being in the form of a box with globally flat parallelepiped structure of slight thickness compared to its lateral dimensions, the open side of the box opposite the base being closed with an open-work wall. The vertical opposite side walls have catching elements designed to co-operate with reception sites on the mounting rails. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295403 | Modular Reformer with Enhanced Heat Recuperation - The thermal reformer system ( | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295404 | Odorant Mixture for Odorless Gas Fuel - Composition which can be used in particular as odorant for a gaseous fuel, more particularly natural gas, comprising:
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| 20080295405 | Method for controlling syngas production in a system with multiple feed materials - Two or more feed materials that possess differing syngas generation potentials are mixed in a mixer and fed as a composite feed stream into a gasifier to produce syngas. By controlling the feed rate of the mixture into the gasifier as well as the feed rates of one or more of the individual feed materials into the mixer, the syngas is produced at a target production rate, with target energy content (BTU). Potential feed materials include, but are not limited to, construction and demolition (C&D) debris, municipal solid waste (MSW), other sewage-related solids, waste tires, and other substances that contain varying levels of organic compounds capable of producing a syngas. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295406 | Kit and method for making a shutter - A kit containing components which can be assembled into a shutter panel includes a header, a footer, a plurality of brackets, a first stile, a second stile, a plurality of louvers. One embodiment also contains a jig to align the bracket with the header or footer for attachment. Each bracket is sized and configured to be connected to an end of the header or footer. The stiles each have a longitudinal channel which enables the stiles to be fitted over at least one of the brackets. The jig has a mouth sized to receive an end of the footer or header and a cavity adjacent the mouth such that a user of the jig can place one end of a bracket in the cavity and the other end of the header or footer in the mouth. The kit may be packaged in two packs. One pack contains a header, a footer and a plurality of brackets. The second pack contains mounting frame pieces, at least one first stile, at least one second stile, a plurality of louvers, louver strips, a tilt rod, screws and other hardware which can be assembled into a shutter panel having the desired dimensions. The header, footer, stiles and brackets are provided to a retailer in standard sizes. The retailer may then trim these components as required to create a shutter having the desired dimensions. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295407 | Luggage Compartment Actuation - This device is provided for a luggage compartment designed to be placed overhead. The compartment comprises a mobile part ( | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295408 | Method for Motorized Movement of a Motor Vehicle Door - The invention pertains to a method of motorized movement of a vehicle door, wherein the vehicle door can be moved from an open position to a closed position as part of a closing process, wherein a door drive mechanism associated with the vehicle door and a control system are provided, wherein the vehicle door can be moved in the direction of closing starting from the open position using the door drive mechanism. It is proposed that in a first section of the closing process the vehicle door is moved by the door drive mechanism from the open position to a comfortable open position that lies between the open position and the closed position, and that in a second section of the closing process, the vehicle door is further moved from the comfortable open position in the direction of closing, preferably to the closed position, manually by the user and largely free of the door drive mechanism. | 2008-12-04 |
| 20080295409 | INFILL FOR BOLLARD FOOTING HOLE - The invention relates to an infill which can be inserted into a bollard footing hole. The infill is designed such that it allows a bollard to be fit over it, and the infill fits within a footing hole. Methods of covering a footing hole are also bought. | 2008-12-04 |
