50th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100314322 | PURIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE RADIOACTIVE TRACER 3'-DEOXY-3'- [18F] LUOROTHYMIDINE ([18F] FLT) - A procedure for the preparation of the radioactive tracer 3′-deoxy-3′-[ | 2010-12-16 |
20100314323 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS FLOW MEMBRANE-LESS ALGAE DEWATERING - In one aspect of the presently described embodiments, the system comprises an inlet to receive at least a portion of the fluid containing algae, a curved channel within which the fluid containing algae flows in a manner such that the neutrally buoyant algae flow in a band offset from a center of the curved channel, a first outlet for the fluid with algae within which the band flows, and, a second outlet for the remaining fluid. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314324 | Clarification of Suspensions - A clarification system may comprise a channel having an inlet and an outlet, a length, bottom, and a height sufficient to contain a liquid having a depth. The clarification system may include one or more gas injectors disposed within the channel, configured to inject gas bubbles into a suspension flowing in the channel. In some embodiments, at least one gas injector injects gas bubbles having average or median size that does not exceed 100 microns in diameter. Some gas injectors inject bubbles having mean size below 50 microns. Some gas injectors inject gas via the precipitation of gas bubbles from a supersaturated liquid including a dissolved gas. Certain embodiments may be configured to form a quiet zone, typically near the top of the flowing suspension, in which turbulence may be minimized or substantially eliminated. Certain systems include a plurality of gas injectors disposed at different lengths along the channel. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314325 | SPIRAL MIXER FOR FLOC CONDITIONING - A system and method for treatment of water. An inlet is operative to receive source water having particles therein. A spiral mixer has a defined spiral channel operative to mix the source water with a coagulant material and an alkalinity material. The spiral mixer is formed to perform in-line coagulation and flocculation processes within the defined spiral channel to form aggregated floc particles. A buffer tank is operative to receive the aggregated floc particles from the spiral mixer. Spiral separator segregates contents of the buffer tank into affluent and waste water that has the aggregated floc particles therein. An outlet is operative to provide a first path for the affluent, and a second path for the waste water having the aggregated floc particles. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314326 | Compositions for Conditioning Sludge - Composition for conditioning sludge, comprising a mineral compound that is lime and an organic compound that is a cationic organic coagulant having a weight average molecular weight less than or equal to 5 million g/mol and greater than or equal to 20,000 g/mol, the said cationic organic coagulant being chosen from the group of linear or branched polymers based on diallyldialkyl ammonium salts. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314327 | PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY FOR INDUSTRIAL SEPARATIONS - A method and system for treating a fluid stream includes inputting a fluid stream to an input section of the fluid treatment system and receiving the fluid stream via spiral mixer-conditioner. The spiral mixer-conditioner mixes and conditions the input stream. Thereafter the mixed and conditioned fluid stream is input to a spiral separator where the mixed and conditioned fluid stream is separated into at least two fluid streams, a first fluid stream having particulates in the input stream removed, and the second fluid stream having the particulates in the input fluid stream concentrated. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314328 | Method and Apparatus for Maintaining Pool Water Levels Utilizing Fluid Controllers and Skimmer Baskets - Various methods and apparatus are described for pool water replenishment to desired levels. One embodiment (FIG. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314329 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING UP SPILLED OIL AND OTHER LIQUIDS - A device and method for cleaning up spilled oil and other liquids that are relatively less dense than water, that have spilled on the water or are borne on water or an other relatively dense liquid, and for separating oil and other liquids that are relatively less dense than water, from water or an other relatively dense liquids comprising an oil/water separation column having a lower end forming a bottom opening oriented substantially parallel to the surface of the body of water in fluid communication with the water and spilled oil, an air pump in airtight engagement with, and proximate the upper end of the oil/water separation column and adapted to draw water and the spilled oil into the oil/water separation column; and an oil pump in liquid tight engagement with and proximate the upper end of the oil/water separation column and adapted to draw the spilled oil from the oil/water separation column. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314330 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING AN EFFLUENT - Method and device for treating a liquid effluent, in which this effluent enters a vessel. An intermediate level of liquid in the vessel is detected; an influx of a dilution liquid into the vessel is instigated; a high level of liquid in the vessel is detected; the influx of dilution liquid is stopped and a discharge of the fluid is instigated; a low level of liquid in the vessel is detected; the discharge of the liquid is stopped; and, while it is being discharged, the discharged liquid is exposed to light radiation in at least one treatment channel. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314331 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING A LIQUID - In a method of treating a liquid, a liquid to be treated is introduced into a space, a mechanical cavitation element acts upon the liquid while gas is supplied into the region of the surface of the cavitation element and introduces the gas into the liquid by moving the cavitation element, and sound waves are introduced directly into the liquid by at least one acoustic power transducer. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314332 | SEPARATION METHOD - The invention provides a method for the separation of solids from a semi-solid viscous mass, the method comprising treating a solids-containing semi-solid viscous mass in an apparatus comprising a separating member incorporating a substantially flat solid surface and a supporting member, wherein the separating member is adapted to selectively impart directional momentum to the solids, thereby facilitating separation of the solids from the semi-solid viscous mass. Preferably the separating member comprises a substantially flat solid surface adapted for vibrational motion, the vibrational motion causing the solids material to be displaced from the remainder of the semi-solid viscous mass. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314333 | FLUTABLE FIBER WEBS WITH LOW SURFACE ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY FOR FILTRATION - The fiber webs described herein may be incorporated into filter media and filter elements. The fiber webs may exhibit a low surface electrical resistivity. The fiber webs may also be sufficiently flexible and/or deformable so that they may be processed to include a series of waves (also known as flutes) that extend along the cross-machine direction. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314334 | Liquid Separation From Adipose Tissue - A method of extracting or removing a liquid phase from a whole sample using a centrifugal force is disclosed. Centrifugal forces are used to apply pressure to a whole sample and drive a liquid phase through a passage region that can be perforated and/or porous and maintain a drier portion within a separate container. The whole sample can be drier, which includes a remaining sample where excess or a selected amount of liquid is removed. Direct access to the separate container or area can then be made to provide for an efficient withdrawal of the drier material from the separation container. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314335 | PHOTOPOLYMER SERUM SEPARATOR - Contemplated whole blood separators tubes include a curable composition with a density intermediate to the density of serum and the cell-containing fraction. After centrifugation, the curable composition is located between the serum and the cell-containing fraction and preferably irradiated with UV light to initiate a curing reaction in which the curable composition solidifies to a barrier that is immobilized and resistant to breakdown at freezing temperatures and extended storage. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314336 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED SETTLING AND COLLECTION OF SETTLED MATERIAL - Apparatus and methods provide individual blades driven by drives configured to reduce a tendency of sludge to be moved in an undesired return direction. Drive configurations apply “pull” and “pull” forces that only pull on tensile structures, avoiding a need in actual commercial practice for use of extra structural drive members having high resistance to both tension and compressive forces exerted parallel to a sludge movement direction. Each of two separate tensile structures carries one blade, or a separate set of blades, with blade(s) of one structure adjacent to, and alternating with, blade(s) of the other structure. Embodiments move sludge from a corner of a basin and across a floor of the basin. The reduced tendency of sludge movement in the return direction results from moving one tensile structure and blade(s) in the sludge movement direction as the other tensile structure and adjacent opposed blade(s) move in the return direction. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314337 | SERVER RACK ASSEMBLY - A server rack assembly includes a base with a pair of opposite stands, a rack spanning between the stands, and a pair of mounting apparatuses respectively mounted on two ends of the rack. Each stand defines one first positioning hole therein. Each mounting apparatus includes a fixing member comprising a hook thereon for engaging with the corresponding first positioning hole of one of the stands, and a locking member comprising of a restriction portion slidably positioned on the fixing member and moveable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the restriction portion is received in the corresponding first positioning hole. In the second position, the restriction portion is out of the corresponding first positioning hole. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314338 | Server Rack Blanking Panel and System - The present invention provides a system that allows for a single panel of the invention to be easily modified, preferably without the use of tools, to fit on a server rack, where the single panel is so modified as to cover the desired amount of open space on a server rack as a single piece, where the panel is preferably fire-rated, and where the modified panel may be easily installed onto the server rack to as to cover any open space thereon, and prevents the circular flow of warm air output from entering the cooler air input of the servers housed on the server rack. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314339 | EQUIPMENT RACK PANEL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An equipment rack panel system using one or more rack extension panels with optional raceway to interconnect equipment cables to service cables through connectors within the rack extension panel. The rack extension panel is either fastened to or integral with one of the posts of the equipment rack or otherwise adjacent to the equipment rack and extends away from the equipment rack so as not to occupy space within the equipment rack normally reserved for equipment. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314340 | Cable management assembly, system and method - A cable management assembly, and method related thereto, including a riser panel having an interface portion and a plurality of cable management devices. The interface portion having a plurality of shaped apertures. The cable management devices having attachments that correspond to the shaped apertures to secure the cable management devices to the panel at selected vertical and horizontal locations. The cable management assembly being configured to extend between two adjacent telecommunications racks or to couple to the end of a telecommunications rack. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314341 | Cookbook rack - A rack for holding and displaying cookbooks. The rack is generally comprised of a shelf unit, a swivel arm, a slide and a tray. The swivel arm is pivotally attached to the base of shelf. The slide fits over the swivel arm and is able to slide the length of the swivel arm. The tray is attached to the slide and can display a cookbook or fold up into the shelf unit for easy storage. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314342 | Adjustable pusher tray - An adjustable pusher tray mountable on a top of a shelf for holding objects thereon. The tray includes a platform adapted to be mounted on the top of the shelf; and at least one pushing device adapted to be mounted on the platform for pushing the objects towards a front of the tray. Each pushing device has a longitudinal plate adapted to be mounted on the platform, a pusher tab slidably mounted on the longitudinal plate, and a coiled spring having one end mounted on the pusher tab and another end mounted on the longitudinal plate for biasing the pusher tab against the objects positioned between the pusher tab and the front of the tray. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314343 | GLOVE STORAGE UNIT - An apparatus for storing gloves includes a storage arm that has a first surface and a second surface that extends substantially parallel to the first surface. At least one notch is formed in the storage arm and extends from the first surface towards the second surface for defining a plurality of projections. At least one of the notch and the projection being capable of receiving a mouth of a glove. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314344 | Test Tube Management Device - A sample tube holder ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100314345 | INTERLOCKING COMPARTMENTS FOR DISPLAY UNIT - The invention relates to interlocking compartments which are assembled to form a display unit. In some embodiments, the interlocking compartments include a first compartment and a second compartment having a top surface, a bottom surface and a rear surface. The bottom surface of the second compartment includes a tongue and the top surface of the first compartment includes a groove for receiving the tongue. The rear surface of the second compartment includes a projection and the rear surface of the first compartment and the top surface of the first compartment form a corner having an indentation for receiving the projection. In some embodiments, the length of the bottom surface of the first compartment is greater than the length of the bottom surface of the second compartment, and the length of the bottom surface of the second compartment is greater than the length of the bottom surface of the third compartment. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314346 | REAR YARD CRANE FOR AUTOMATIC TERMINAL - Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a rear yard crane for an automatic terminal. The rear yard crane includes a support, a first carrier rail and a first carrier, a second carrier rail and a second carrier, a rotation mechanism and a hoisting mechanism. The support includes a beam positioned along a second orientation and posts supporting the beam. The beam extends to cover ground carrier rails and truck operation areas of the automatic terminal. The second carrier rail is positioned on the beam and the second carrier moves along the second carrier rail. The first carrier rail is positioned along a first orientation being perpendicular to the second orientation on the second carrier and the first carrier moves along the first carrier rail. The rotation mechanism is assembled on the first carrier and is able to rotate at least 90°. The hoisting mechanism is assembled on the rotation mechanism and rotates with the rotation mechanism. The hoisting mechanism includes a spreader for hoisting containers. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314347 | FEEDING APPARATUS - Colic can be a particular problem for babies feeding on liquid feed from a feeder bottle. The colic can be formed by air from various sources in the liquid feed. Typically, there is less air in the liquid feed towards the bottom of the liquid feed container in the feeding position than towards the top of the liquid feed. The present invention provides apparatus for drawing milk from the bottom of the feeding apparatus chamber when the feeder is held in the operating position. This is achieved by positioning a flow restrictor for allowing the passage of liquid feed from a main chamber into a flexible feeding teat at a suitable location. The present invention also provides a resiliently-biased cartridge to assist in priming and/or draining of the flexible feeding teat. The present invention also provides a construction in which the flow restrictor is always provided in the correct position regardless of the relative angular orientation of the elements of the feeder. The present invention also provides feeding apparatus that can be easily disassembled to facilitate cleaning. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314348 | PLASTIC MATERIAL CONTAINER - A plastic material container, e.g. a beverage bottle, having a neck which requires the use of a smaller amount of plastic than the bottle necks of the prior art, and which is able to ensure a complete functionality for coupling the cap, ensuring at the same time the possibility of implementing the traditional supporting; sealing and handling operations of the bottle carried out during the various steps of manufacturing the same. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314349 | BOTTLE CAP - A bottle cap includes an upper cap and a lower cap. The upper cap is connected to the lower cap, and can be buckled to the lower cap. An internal thread matching a bottle body is arranged in the lower cap. A spout is disposed on the lower cap, and an air vent is opened in the lower cap. A cone-shaped protrusion for sealing the air vent is disposed on the upper cap. A plastic gasket and a shim are disposed in a cavity of the lower cap. The plastic gasket is tightly pressed and fixed in the cavity of the lower cap by the shim. The plastic gasket is ring-shaped. One quarter of a semicircle is recessed at the ring. A notch is arranged at the ring of the plastic gasket. Round through-holes are evenly distributed in the shim. A buckling structure is disposed between the upper cap and the lower cap. The bottle cap is advantageous in that it enables people to drink liquid in a bottle easily, has a simple structure, and is capable of preventing the liquid from leaking when the bottle falls down. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314350 | INKJET PRINTING - The invention describes a bottle cap in which a detachable section ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100314351 | It's Mine It's yours (Itz) - A device to provide identification that may include a container and an elastic band being expandable to detachably connect to the container. The elastic band may include a writable surface to accept indicia, and the writable surface may be erasable. The container may be a glass or the container may be a bottle. The band may be color-coded. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314352 | FABRICATING METHOD OF EMBEDDED PACKAGE STRUCTURE - A fabricating method of an embedded package structure includes following steps. First, a first circuit structure and a second circuit structure are formed respectively on a first board and a second board which are combined to form an integrated panel. The first board and the second board are then separated. Next, an embedded element is electrically disposed on the first circuit structure. At least one conductive bump is formed on the second circuit structure. Thereafter, a semi-cured film is provided, and a laminating process is performed to laminate the first circuit structure on the first board, the semi-cured film, and the second circuit structure on the second board. The semi-cured film encapsulates the embedded element and the at least one conductive bump pierces through the semi-cured film and electrically connects the first circuit structure. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314353 | Nano-construction of complex 3-D Structures and modification of existing structures - In one preferred aspects, methods are provided to produce a three-dimensional feature, comprising: (a) providing a nano-manipulator device; (b) positioning an article with the nano-manipulator device; and (c) manipulating the article to produce the three-dimensional feature. The invention relates to production of nanoscale systems that can be tailored with specific physical and/or electrical characteristics or need to have these characteristics modified. Methods and apparatus are presented that can construct three-dimensional nanostructures and can also modify existing nanostructures in three dimensions. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314354 | PROFILING SOLID STATE SAMPLES - Methods and apparatus may operate to position a sample within a processing chamber and operate on a surface of the sample. Further activities may include creating a layer of reactive material in proximity with the surface, and exciting a portion of the layer of reactive material in proximity with the surface to form chemical radicals. Additional activities may include removing a portion of the material in proximity to the excited portion of the surface to a predetermined level, and continuing the creating, exciting and removing actions until at least one of a plurality of stop criteria occurs. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314355 | Ultrasonic probe - There is provided a crystal resonator (crystal element) in which the probability of chipping occurring in separation is small when there is one supporting section with respect to a frame section of a crystal wafer, and inclined surfaces due to the anisotropy of etching are eliminated. The present invention relates to a crystal resonator manufacturing method such that an AT-cut crystal wafer is etched, a large number of rectangular crystal elements are joined with frame sections by supporting sections, and the crystal elements are mechanically cut away from the frame sections. On both sides of the +X-axis one end section of the crystal element, at least the outer side surface has a planarly tapered projection having a triangular inclined surface with an apex in the −X-axis direction, and the tip end of the projection has processing traces of the etching in the +X-axis direction. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314356 | METHOD OF REUSING A CONSUMABLE PART FOR USE IN A PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - In a method of reusing a consumable part for use in a plasma processing apparatus, a silicon carbide (SiC) lump is formed by depositing SiC by chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and a consumable part for the plasma processing apparatus is manufactured by processing the SiC lump, the consumable part having a predetermined shape. A first plasma process is performed on a substrate by using the manufactured consumable part. A surface of the consumable part that has been eroded by the plasma process is subjected to a clean process for a specific period of time. SiC is deposited on the cleaned surface of the eroded consumable part by CVD. A consumable part having the predetermined shape is remanufactured by processing the eroded consumable part having the surface on which the SiC is deposited. A second plasma process is performed on a substrate by using the remanufactured consumable part. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314357 | RESIN-MOLDED VACUUM VALVE - A resin-molded vacuum valve has an internally hermetically sealed vacuum vessel, a fixed axis having a fixed electrode at one end thereof, and a movable axis having a movable electrode at one end thereof and facing the fixed axis in the vacuum vessel. The fixed and movable electrodes are fixedly and movably attached, respectively, to respective ends of the vacuum vessel with a contact therebetween. Further, a conductor connected to the fixed axis extends from a pull-out opening. First, second, and third electric field concentration alleviating shields are disposed near the fixed axis, near the movable axis, and near the pull-out opening, respectively. Buffer layers cover the outer peripheries of the vacuum valve and the conductor, and a resin insulator allows the movable axis to be movable, and buries and fixes the fixed axis, the vacuum vessel, the conductor, the buffer layers, and the electric field concentration alleviating shields. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314358 | Surge Arrester Having Thermal Overload Protection - An overvoltage arrester includes at least two electrodes and a melt element that connects one of the electrodes to an outer terminal of the overvoltage arrester. An extinguishing device is designed to extinguish an electric arc. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314359 | NUT SUPPLY APPARATUS TO BONDING MACHINE - A supply chute | 2010-12-16 |
20100314360 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FAST AND LOCAL ANNEAL OF ANTI-FERROMAGNETIC (AF) EXCHANGE-BIASED MAGNETIC STACKS - A method (and structure) of thermally treating a magnetic layer of a wafer, includes annealing, for a predetermined short duration, a magnetic layer of a single wafer. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314361 | CUTTING HEAD - A cutting head for a cutting machine, the cutting head having a holder arranged to support a cutting device, the holder being secured to an arm assembly that is adapted to be mounted to the cutting machine, a first servo motor to drive the arm assembly to effect rotational movement or swivel of the torch holder and a second servo motor to drive the arm assembly to effect tilt of the holder about a vertical axis whereby, in use, as the holder tilts and swivels to impart a bevel cut to a work piece the tip of the cutting device is held stationary. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314362 | WELD DEFECT DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LASER HYBRID WELDING - Laser hybrid welding systems adapted to identify and/or fix a weld defect occurring during a laser hybrid welding process are provided. Embodiments of the laser hybrid welding system may include one or more devices that provide feedback to a controller regarding one or more weld parameters. One embodiment of the laser hybrid welding system includes sensors that are adapted to measure the weld voltage and/or amperage during the welding process and transmit the acquired data to the controller for processing. Another embodiment of the laser hybrid welding system includes a lead camera and a lag camera that film an area directly in front of the weld location and directly behind the weld location. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314363 | Laser nozzle tips - An injection molded laser cutting nozzle tip made from an electrically conductive polymer is provided. Suitable electrically conductive polymers include, but are not limited to, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyaniline, polythiophene, polypyrrole, and polyacetylene. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314364 | OPTICAL SCANNER AND ITS APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates generally to optical scanners. The invention has advantageous applications e.g. in the field laser technology, such as coating and machining with cold ablation technology. An optical scanner according to the invention has a rotating mirror ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100314365 | Method and Apparatus for Using a Laser to Both Score and Emblazon a Wrapping Sheet - A laser is used to both score and emblazon a sheet to thereby provide a scored, emblazoned sheet. That scored, emblazoned sheet is then used to wrap an item (such as, but not limited to, a foodstuff item). By one approach this can comprise providing a plurality of lasers and exposing a substantially taut sheet to this plurality of lasers. So configured, these lasers are used substantially contemporaneously with one another such that each laser both scores and emblazons a corresponding portion of the substantially taut sheet to provide the aforementioned scored, emblazoned sheet. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314366 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ARRANGING THROUGH OPENINGS IN A MOVABLE BAND - An apparatus and a method for arranging through-openings in a flexible, movable band, said through-openings being arranged in series in at least one row, wherein each through-opening is arranged in the bottom of one of a plurality of depressions for receiving electronic components, said depressions being arranged in series in at least one row, wherein a laser device with at least one laser beam is arranged so as to act on sides of bottoms of the depressions facing away from the depressions, wherein the laser device is designed in such a way that, by means of the at least one laser beam, the through-openings can be burned into a predefinable portion of the band at predefinable positions on the bottom sides, within a predefinable period of time. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314367 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LASER-SCRIBED LINE ALIGNMENT - Methods and systems for laser-scribing lines within a controlled separation from previously-formed lines are provided. A laser-scribing method includes providing a workpiece having a plurality of previously-scribed lines, forming a first adjacent scribed line adjacent to a first previously-scribed line, using an imaging device to measure a position of a previously-scribed line, using the imaging device to measure a position of the first adjacent scribed line, and using the measured positions to control the formation of a second adjacent scribed line adjacent to a second previously-scribed line. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314368 | PANEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A panel, in particular a floor panel, has a core of a wooden material, in particular MDF or HDF, or a wooden material/plastic mixture. A pattern is arranged on a visible side. The visible side is provided on at least one side edge (I, II) with a chamfer running at an angle α hereto and a length (L). The angle α of at least one of the chamfers varies over the length (L). | 2010-12-16 |
20100314369 | WELDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A WIRE FEEDER VIA A SPOOL GUN CONNECTION - A welding system including a welding power supply coupled to a wire feeder via a spool gun connection is provided. The welding system is adapted to utilize the power and control capabilities originating from the spool gun connection for wire feeder operations during an initial period. The wire feeder is adapted to utilize the welding arc power and an internal controller to power and control wire feeder operations after the initial period. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314370 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRE FEED SPEED CONTROL - A welding system including a fine tuning knob and a coarse adjustment knob for setting a weld wire feed speed are provided. The welding system may include a welder having the coarse adjustment knob and a spool gun having the fine tuning knob. A user may adjust the knob on the welder to set a coarse adjustment wire feed speed and may adjust the knob on the spool gun to fine tune the wire feed speed setting. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314371 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY WELD ERRORS - A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314372 | ENGINE DRIVEN WELDER-GENERATOR WITH CHOPPER CIRCUIT - An engine driven welder-generator including a chopper circuit and being adapted to produce an AC weld output, a DC weld output, and an auxiliary output is provided. The engine driven welder-generator is capable of selectively running at a low engine speed or a high engine speed based on operator inputs and may produce both AC and DC power outputs while utilizing the chopper circuit. The engine driven welder-generator is also adapted to provide an auxiliary output during an AC welding process and a DC welding process. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314373 | BELT DRIVE FOR FEEDING WELDING WIRE - A welding wire feed drive system is provided including belts mounted on wire drive rollers. One or both belts may be poly-V belts mounted on the rollers and positioned such that grooves of the belts are outward facing. Opposing grooves and projections of the belts may form an interfacing or interlocking arrangement suitable for the securement of a welding wire therein. The grooves and projections of the belts may be utilized to facilitate the movement of the welding wire towards a welding application. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314374 | FRONT CONSUMABLES FOR PULSE GMAW TORCHES - A contact tip for a welding torch in accordance with the present invention includes an elongated, generally cylindrical body having a front contact end and an opposite rear retaining end. A central aperture is defined by an inner wall of the body. The aperture extends through the body from an opening at the rear retaining end to an opening at the front contact end. The aperture has a front portion and a wider diameter portion adjacent the front portion. The front portion generally has a length that is shorter than a length of the wider diameter portion. A consumable electrode wire fed through the aperture contacts the inner wall in the front portion but does not contact the inner wall in the wider diameter portion. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314375 | HYBRID WIRE FEEDER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A hybrid wire feeder including an energy storage device and a charging circuit are provided. The hybrid wire feeder may selectively alternate between utilization of power from the energy storage device and utilization of power from a welding power supply to power the weld and one or more weld sequencing events. Some embodiments provide for the energy storage device to be adapted to discharge during periods when the welding power supply is not outputting power and to recharge from the welding power when the welding power supply is outputting power. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314376 | ROBOT HOLDER FOR FLUID-COOLED JOINING TOOLS - The invention relates to a robot holder for fixing a fluid-cooled joining tool ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100314377 | ANNEALING DEVICE - Disclosed is an annealing device that includes a processing chamber into which a wafer is received, a heating source having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) for emitting a light toward the wafer, which faces the surface of the wafer, and a light transmissive member provided corresponding to the heating source, into which the light from the light emitting elements is transmitted. The heating source has the light emitting elements attached on a support toward the wafer. Each of the light emitting elements is individually covered with a lens layer made of a transparent resin. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314378 | GLASS PANE AND GLASS PANE ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a glass pane ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100314379 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE THERMAL CUP - The present invention relates to a temperature control device for vehicle thermal cup, which is mainly assembled from a cup body, a heat conductor, a thermal insulated outer casing and a switching switch, wherein the heat conductor attached to the circumferential wall of the cup body enables liquid to be quickly heated. The switching switch installed on the surface of the thermal insulated outer casing forms an electrical circuit with a high temperature control device and a low temperature control device. Accordingly, the user can use the switching switch to select a heating or heat preservation mode to maintain the temperature of the liquid and quickly achieve the effectiveness to boil the liquid. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314380 | SUBSTRATE HEATING UNIT AND SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - Provided are a substrate heating unit heating a substrate, and a substrate treating apparatus including the same. The substrate heating unit heats the substrate by transferring heat generated from a resistance heat generating member to a supporting plate. The supporting plate includes an upper plate having a central region which is thicker than an edge region thereof, and a lower plate made of a material having a thermal conductivity lower than the material of the upper plate. By a difference in the shape and material of the upper plate and lower plate, heat arrives at the substrate more rapidly in the edge region than in the central region, so that an entire surface of the substrate is heated uniformly. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314381 | Heating device - A heating device is disclosed. The heating device has a heating line and at least one thermo-responsive means received in a bag, wherein the heating line and the thermo-responsive means are respectively connected to a controller. The thermo-responsive means comprises an housing with an integrated positioning hole, wherein one end of a first light cable and a second cable respectively passes through the two ends of the positioning hole so as to transmit light signals emitted/received by an optical signal transmitter/receiver module, and wherein an optical interrupter member is positioned between the first light cable and the second cable and one end of the optical interrupter member is movable if heated, such that the end of the optical interrupter member can interrupt or permit the transmission of light signals when the heating line generates heat and the interior temperature of the bag reaches a set point temperature to keep the heating temperature within a temperature range. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314382 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE COMPONENTS - There is disclosed a control system for operating automotive vehicle components. The control system typically includes at least a control module programmed with instructions for controlling a heater, a ventilator or both. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314383 | Device for Tempering a Test Fluid - A device for tempering a test fluid includes an electric heating device for heating the test fluid, a sensor for detecting a measuring value associated with the temperature of the test fluid, and an electronic control device for controlling the heating device in dependence upon the measuring value. The heating device includes an induction generator, connected to a power supply, for the inductive heating of a heating element which is connected, in a heat-conducting manner, to the test fluid and/or to a container for the test fluid, and the sensor is a sensor measuring in a contact-less manner. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314384 | COOKTOP, HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE COMPRISING A COOKTOP, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A COOKTOP AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A COOKTOP - A cooktop includes a burner box, a heat shield pivotably attached to a bottom of the burner box, a lock for locking the heat shield in a transport position, wherein the heat shield is self-pivotable from the transport position to an operational position after unlocking the lock, and when in the operational position the heat shield is pivoted further from the bottom of the burner box than in the transport position. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314385 | INDUCTION HEATING COOKING CONTAINER - An induction heating body | 2010-12-16 |
20100314386 | COLLAPSIBLE LIQUID TANK - A collapsible liquid storage tank for use in a freight container for selectively carrying solid freight and bulk liquid freight includes a substantially rigid gantry having a plurality of support posts, a first frame, a second frame suspended from the gantry, a substantially inelastic flexible fabric container having sidewalls connected between the first frame and the second frame, a water impermeable elastic bladder disposed within the fabric container, and a hoist coupled between the gantry and the second frame for lifting the second frame towards the first frame. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314387 | Containers and Serving Trays for Snack Foods - A snack holder includes a generally cylindrical cup sized and shaped lower section and a larger container or multiple container upper or adjacent section for holding snack foods, additional cups and the like. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314388 | Dual combination wine bottle - A combination wine bottle having multiple independently accessible receptacles for packaging wine. The combination wine bottle visually and spatially emulates a standard 750 ml wine bottle to allow existing transportation and storage devices to be used while providing a package that allows a portion of the wine to be maintained fresh or packaging to two different wines together. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314389 | Dual Container With Interlocking Features - An interlocking container assembly includes a first container having a first longitudinal axis and a second container having a second longitudinal axis. The first container has a male dovetail element, and the second container has a female dovetail recess that is adapted to engage the male dovetail element in order to prevent relative movement between the first and second containers in a first direction that is perpendicular to the first and second longitudinal axes. The first and second containers further respectively include a projection and a recess that are axially spaced from the respective dovetail element and female dovetail recess. The projection and the recess are adapted to engage each other in order to prevent relative movement between the first and second containers in a second direction that is parallel to the first and second longitudinal axes. The female dovetail recess is formed to have length that is favorable to fabrication using an extrusion blow molding process in which a mold is provided with a retractable mold element for forming the female dovetail recess. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314390 | CONTAINER CLOSURE COMPRISING A SOUND-PRODUCING MEANS - A closure for use with a pressurised container and configured to produce an opening sound is provided. The closure includes an openable closure member and an outer wrapping that covers at least a portion of the closure member tightly so that upon opening the closure member, content of the container escaping under the effect of the pressure deforms and/or forces open and/or sets vibrating the wrapping while producing a sound. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314391 | PLASTIC PLUG WITH OVERCAP, INCLUDING WRENCH AND METHOD - A closure for a container opening according to one embodiment comprises a plug including a series of projections and being constructed and arranged to be received within the container opening and an overcap constructed and arranged for being attached to the plug so as to close off an interior of the plug and create an assembly. The projections being constructed and arranged for interfit with a specialized wrench socket for threadedly advancing the plug into the container opening. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314392 | MECHANISM FOR OPENING AND CLOSING AN OPENING PORTION - A mechanism for opening and closing an opening portion is disclosed. The mechanism can simply and reliably open and close the opening portion without requiring a spring but using a simple mechanism and can stably maintain the closed state of the opening portion. When the opening portion is closed by a lid, with the head end side of the opening and closing member being protruded from the opening portion, the head end of the opening and closing member makes contact with the surface of the lid which faces the inner side of the opening portion, causing the lid to rotate about one end thereof which is rotatably supported by a rotation supporting shaft. This changes the state of the opening portion from the closed state to the opened state. When the head of the opening and closing member retracts into the opening portion from the state in which the opening and closing member is protruded from the opening portion, the protrusion of the opening and closing member will be made to engage the head end of a wound section of the lid, causing the lid to rotate about the one end of thereof which is rotatably supported by the rotation supporting shaft. This changes the state of the opening portion from the opened state to the closed state. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314393 | VALVE STOPPER - A valve stopper for sealing a vessel opening with a valve body which may be applied to the vessel opening made from a first rigid plastic material and a valve element integrally connected to the valve body made from a second elastic plastic material is disclosed. The valve element has a sealing surface section which may be brought into contact with a support edge and a connector piece, running from the sealing surface section which may be brought into contact with a support edge and a connector piece, running from the sealing surface section to support surface of the valve body facing the vessel opening and at a distance from the interposed valve element. The sealing surface section extends over the connector piece over the whole circumference thereof, the connector piece having at least one defining recess n a given valve opening region of the sealing surface section, such that in the region of the recess the radial separation of the connector piece to the adjacent outer edge of the sealing surface section is greater than in the remaining region and the connector piece does not from a contact surface for the sealing surface section in the region of the recess and the sealing surface section has a circumferential bead on the surface thereof provided for contact with the contact edge. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314394 | COVER FOR A CULINARY ARTICLE WITH SILICONE GASKET - The invention relates to a cover for a culinary article comprising a lid designed to cover the culinary article and a silicone gasket running around the lid. According to the invention, in the radial direction, the gasket extends at least 10 mm, or ever 15 mm beyond the perimeter of the lid. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314395 | PLATE WITH ENGAGING MEMBER - A plate that removably engages to a drinking glass is described. The plate includes an upper surface that receives a food item. The plate further includes a bottom surface. The bottom surface includes an engaging member to removably engage to the drinking glass. The engaging member may include a conical bottom of the plate, concentric ridges on the bottom of the plate, a channel or slit in the bottom of the plate, or partial curved ridges. All of these designs allow the plate to be removably engaged or secured to the top of the drinking glass. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314396 | PRESSURE VESSEL FOR GASEOUS OR LIQUID MEDIA - A pressure vessel | 2010-12-16 |
20100314397 | Thermal Containment System Providing Temperature Maintaining Shipping Package with Segmented Flexible PCM Panels - A packaging system having an outer container and a segment panel defining a plurality of phase change material (PCM) segments, with said segments being aligned with sides of the outer container interior upon wrapping around a payload and insertion into the outer container. The segmented panels may include edge tapers which facilitate the wrapping process with adjacent edge tapers being brought together during the wrapping process. A method of packaging using PCM-containing segments which are wrapped around a portion of a payload is also disclosed. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314398 | MODULAR INSULATED WATER TANK - A modular insulated water tank comprising a hollow insulated support structure, a liner, and an insulated cover, with the support structure being comprised of two or more separable, vertically stackable retention tiers, the liner being a flexible container capable of retaining fluids within the interior of the support structure, and the cover being capable of enclosing contents contained within the interior of the water tank. So configured, the modular insulated water tank is capable of retaining a large quantity of fluid, such as water, at an elevated temperature for an extended length of time, for purposes of using the heat energy stored therein for space heating purposes or for domestic hot water use. The modular water tank employs a heating exchange interface comprised of inflow and outflow conduits and a heat exchanger, capable of bringing fluids into and out of the water tank to either release heat energy into the fluid contained in the water tank for heat storage or to absorb heat energy from the fluid contained in the water tank for heat use. The modular design of the water tank allows it to be easily shipped and stored, and assembled in otherwise difficult to access locations. The water tank is intended to be used to store heat energy generated by an external heat source, such as a boiler, solar collectors, or a wood stove. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314399 | TWIST TUMBLER - A container having an inner liner configured to store a liquid. A non-rotatable outer sleeve is non-rotatably coupled about the inner liner. At least one rotatable outer sleeve is disposed about the inner liner and configured to rotate relative to both the inner liner and the non-rotatable outer sleeve. The non-rotatable and rotatable outer sleeves each include a graphic viewable from outside the container. These graphics combine to form a composite graphic viewable from outside the container. The composite graphic may be modified by rotating the rotatable outer sleeve about the inner liner relative to the non-rotatable outer sleeve. The container includes a removable base cap upon which the rotatable outer sleeve is stacked. The base cap is removably coupled to a bottom portion of the inner liner by a locking assembly. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314400 | VITREOUS SILICA CRUCIBLE - Provided is a vitreous silica crucible which can restrain inward collapse deformation at high temperature during pulling even when the crucible has a large opening diameter. The vitreous silica crucible has an outer layer made of natural fused silica and an inner layer made of synthetic fused silica. The straight body section is outwardly-widened upwardly. Preferably, the difference in inner diameter of the lower and upper ends of the outwardly-widened section is 0.1% or more. The inner layer made of synthetic fused silica on the corner section has a layer thickness which is 20% to 80% of the wall thickness of the central portion of the corner section. Preferably, the inner layer made of synthetic fused silica on the straight body section and the bottom section is thinner than that on the corner section. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314401 | Helmet Shaped drink holder - A helmet shaped drink holder has a facemask ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100314402 | VENTING MECHANISMS FOR CONTAINERS - The disclosed device primarily consists of a band, ring, or other piece of shape memory polymer (SMP) or SMP composite in various embodiments that allows or disallows containment. When the SMP reaches its transition temperature (Tg) the SMP provides the means for releasing containment of the pressurized material so as to prevent ignition or explosion of hazardous material. At normal operating temperatures, the SMP is in a deformed shape maintaining an environmental seal to protect the contents of the container. When environmental conditions cause the SMP or SMP composite to exceed its Tg, specified by the operating requirements, the SMP returns to its memory shape in a controlled geometry, rather than simply melting. The return of the SMP to its memory shape causes the venting of the container in different manners depending on which embodiment is utilized. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314403 | PUSHING TYPE LID OPENING/CLOSING DEVICE OF A CONTAINER AND A PUSHING TYPE LID OPENING/CLOSING UNIT - A pushing type lid | 2010-12-16 |
20100314404 | LID LATCH ASSEMBLY - A clip includes an upper platform, a back plate extending downwardly from the upper platform, and a pair of legs extending downwardly from the upper platform. Each leg includes a latch portion protruding laterally therefrom. The clip can be installed into an existing roll out cart design. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314405 | Systems, methods and devices for dispensing products from a kiosk - The present invention relates to a kiosk that dispenses products with no moving parts. The kiosk can dispense a rental product, and the rental product can be returned via a mail service, or it can be retained for a purchase price. The kiosk comprises a removable cartridge containing the products, and the cartridge can be readily replaced with a new cartridge to replenish the inventory of products in the kiosk. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314406 | GRAVITY FEED DISPENSERS FOR DISPLAY UNIT - The present invention provides gravity feed dispensers for use in display units. The display units may display paint and paint related products. The display unit can have a plurality of pockets to display paint chips and a plurality of dispensers to dispense a plurality of paint testers. Paint testers may roll to the front of the dispensers by gravity for selection by consumers. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314407 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PORTIONING AND DISPENSING ICE - An ice portion control module includes an ice bin for storing ice. A base in the ice bin has one or more portion control compartments. The one or more portion control compartments has an interior volume to hold a predetermined portion of the ice. An actuator moves the one or more portion control compartments between a fill position wherein the one or more portion control compartments holds the ice, and a dispense position wherein the predetermined portion of the ice is dispensed out of the one or more portion control compartments. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314408 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SANITARY DISPENSING OF HOLY WATER FROM A CROSS-SHAPED FIXTURE - An apparatus for sanitary dispensing of holy water including a cross-shaped housing having one or more compartments. A front support plate and lower sensor/dispenser plate assembly form an L-shaped support bracket. A refillable contain, a micro pump and a dispenser nozzle are stacked on the support bracket. The support bracket pivots from a closed position, to an outwardly angled open position to facilitate refilling of the container. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314409 | DEVICE FOR COMPLETE EMPTYING OF A TUBE - A device for the complete emptying of a tube including a tube body with a tube head and a tube opening located in the head, with the device including a base body with a slot-shaped tube receptacle as well as a shaft rotatable in the base body with a holder for the crimped end of a tube, the shaft being rotatable in the base body to roll up the tube body on the shaft and the tube contents being expressible by pulling the tube body through the slot-shaped tube receptacle. In order to be able to empty any residue contained in the tube head, the design provides for a lever to be articulated on the base body, with which the tube head can be pressed against the base body for a complete emptying of the tube. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314410 | INTEGRATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS - An integrated beverage blending system comprising: a controller for menu selection; an ice portion control module; an ingredient module; a dispensing apparatus in communication with the ice portion control module and the ingredient module, wherein the ice and the ingredient are dispensed into a beverage container via the dispensing apparatus. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314411 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM - Environmental friendly automotive fluid dispensing systems and are provided. One disclosed system provides for the controlled dispensing of an automotive fluid selected from multiple automotive fluids. A quantity of fluid to be dispensed can be designated and the system can dispense the designated quantity of the selected fluid. A pump assembly is used to transfer automotive fluid from a selected container to a dispensing gun in a controlled fashion. The product dispensing gun can include a check valve for preventing fluid from exiting the dispensing gun when no fluid is being transferred to the dispensing gun by the pump assembly. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314412 | COMPONENT MIXING METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A removably attachable mixing device for use with a beverage dispensing apparatus for mixing ingredients to produce a beverage. The beverage dispensing apparatus includes a controllable water source, an ingredient source. The removably attachable mixing device being attachable to the water source and the ingredient source for receiving and mixing water and ingredient. The mixing device includes a body having a wall defining a cavity, an ingredient inlet removably attachable to the ingredient source and communicating with the cavity of the body. A water inlet removably attachable to the water source and communicating with the cavity of the body. A beverage outlet communicating with the cavity of the body to dispense beverage from the cavity of the body of the mixing device. A kit including the removably attachable mixing device. A method for mixing beverage using the removably attachable mixing device. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314413 | Soap Dispenser Assembly with Flexible Conduit - A soap dispenser assembly having a manually operated pump with a suction and a discharge, a dispensing spout, and a flexible conduit providing fluid communication between the assembly and a container or reservoir for liquid soap that is not supported by the dispenser and is instead supported by a substrate disposed below the countertop, sink or lavatory. A check valve is optionally provided. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314414 | Skin treatment dispenser and method of manufacture - A flexible, body attached device is disclosed for dispensing skin treatment and topically-absorbed medicinal treatments. The device comprises a dispensing reservoir that is caused to dispense treatment through a slit-based diaphragm valve upon the application of simple pressure to the device. Various embodiments of the invention include variations in the structure of the valve, reservoir, and body attachment means. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314415 | HANDS-FREE HYDRATION SYSTEM FOR NON-AMBULATORY USERS - An oral hydration system for supplying user, such as patients, who are unable to lift a glass or a pitcher with hydrating fluids. The hydration system includes a holster that holds a fluid container which is closed by a removable cap. The holster is configured to be easily removably installed into various health care or residential configurations, such as on an intravenous (IV) pole, a wheelchair, a wall hook, a hospital bed, or worn by a user. A hydrating tube extends from the fluid container to a mouthpiece. Beneficially the mouthpiece enables a user to control hydration, such as by biting. The hydration system further includes a scale for indicating how much fluid remains in the system and/or how much fluid a user has ingested. To assist an operator use the hydration system that system includes a window for viewing the scale, a removable cap for refilling the hydration system, and in some applications a drain plug for removing liquid when the hydration system is in-situ. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314416 | Boxed Beverage Stand - A boxed beverage stand for use with a boxed beverage having a container portion and a valve includes a lower portion having a plurality of legs, a top end, and an open area. The plurality of legs elevates the top end above the open area. The stand includes rails adjacent the lower portion top end forming a channel for receiving a glass. An upper portion is complementary to the lower portion top end for being selectively received atop the lower portion top end. The upper portion includes a floor, opposed sidewalls, a front wall, and a rear wall all extending upwardly from the floor and that define a receiving area configured to receive the boxed beverage container portion. The front wall includes a vertical passage for the boxed beverage valve to pass through when the boxed beverage container portion is in the receiving area. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314417 | FOAM PRODUCTION PUMP NOT CAUSING CONTAMINATION OF CONTENTS - A foam production pump includes a button ( | 2010-12-16 |
20100314418 | Dispenser Adapted To Engage A Bottle And For Use With Consumable Fluid Having Solid Ingredients - A dispenser adapted for use with thick salad dressing or other consumable fluid which may have large solid ingredients therein. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314419 | POWDER DISPENSER - The present disclosure includes a powder dispensing assembly including a housing, a hopper assembly comprising one or more hoppers for containing powders to be dispensed contained within said housing, an outlet passage engaged with the hopper assembly for discharging selected amounts of powder from the hopper assembly and a powder moving assembly contained within each hopper for moving powder within the hopper assembly to the outlet passage. A trigger mechanism is also incorporated which initiates the powder moving assembly for dispensing the powder. A printed circuit board (printed circuit board) is activated by the trigger mechanism and sends a signal to a media content delivery system. The media content delivery system delivers an audio, video, or audiovisual message to the user of the dispensing assembly. | 2010-12-16 |
20100314420 | Aerosol Composition - A single phase aerosol composition comprising the following constituents:
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20100314421 | APPARATUS FOR THE INTERCHANGEABLE CONNECTION OF A CASTING TUBE TO A SPOUT OF A MELT VESSEL - A device for interchangeable connection of a casting tube to a spout of a melt vessel with a sliding closure fastened on a melt vessel. The closure is formed by at least one stationary closure plate and a closure plate that can be displaced relative thereto, wherein the displaceable closure plate is coupled to a sliding drive system and carries the casting tube. To improve the changeover process of a casting tube and to make it safer, the displaceable closure plate carries a connecting ring for the centered accommodation of the casting tube and the displaceable closure plate carries a changing device for the casting tube. The changing device is synchronously displaceable with the displaceable plate. A tensioning device presses the casting tube onto the displaceable closure plate. | 2010-12-16 |