52nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120325816 | Spring Action Child Resistant Closure and Container - An improved closure for a container. The container includes a lip having a plurality of downwardly extending angled surfaces, each terminating in a recess, and a shoulder which defines an open top of the container. The closure includes a plurality of lugs which are configured to engage the angled surfaces when the closure is rotated and mate with the recesses to secure the closure in place. To secure the tabs in the recesses, the closure includes one or more springs which extend downwardly from the top of the closure and contact the shoulder of the container to urge the closure upwardly with respect to the container. To separate the closure and the container, the closure is pressed toward the open top of the container, thereby disengaging the lugs from the recesses and allowing the rotation of the closure to disengage the closure from the container. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325817 | Box With Improved Resealable Cover and Process of Making the Same - A box having a top surface and a resealable cover, the resealable cover comprising a top layer and a base layer. The top layer comprises a first clear film layer, an adhesive layer, and a second clear film layer disposed on a resealable adhesive layer. The base layer comprises a third clear film layer an adhesive layer, and a fourth clear film layer. In one embodiment, ink printing may be disposed between the first adhesive layer and the second clear film layer and/or between the second adhesive layer and the fourth clear film layer. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325818 | CONTAINER WITH LIVING HINGE BAG RETAINER - In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a bin having an open end; a bag mounting ring mounted inside a perimeter of the bin adjacent to the open end and comprising living hinges to flexibly and movably join the bag mounting ring to the inside perimeter of the bin; a handle, having two ends that extend inside and are coupled by pivots to inside walls of the bin, and a top bar that fits inside the bin when the handle is closed; wherein the bag mounting ring comprises offset ring portions that are configured to clear the handle when the handle is closed. In another embodiment, an apparatus comprises a bin having a floor, side walls and an open end; a bag mounting ring mounted inside a perimeter of upper wall portions of the bin adjacent to the open end; a lid that is movable on pivots on the upper wall portions, wherein the lid fits over and at least partially covers the bag mounting ring when the lid is closed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325819 | Storage Container for the Provision of Media for Disinfecting, Sterilizing and/or Maintaining Medical, Especially Dental, Instruments - A device for packaging and dispensing several fluid products includes at least two sealed flexible gags arranged in a single rigid container, associated with at least one pump, the rigid container consisting of an open cylinder and the bags are provided each with a pump and a push button, and are mounted opposite on each of the two opposite openings of the cylinder. The device is applicable to appliances containing fluids to be dispensed independently of one another. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325820 | COVER FOR A STORAGE UNIT - A cover for a merchandising storage unit for displaying of goods with a storage compartment, which cover includes at least one lid having a rear part and a front part, and which is displaceable towards an open position by displacing the lid away from an access side of the storage compartment, wherein the lid in a closed position is arranged at an angle in relation to horizontal, the cover having a rail system having at least a right rail arrangement and a left rail arrangement for guiding the at least one lid, wherein each rail arrangement includes a first track for guiding the front part of the lid and having a front part and a rear part, and a second track for guiding the rear part of the lid and having a front part, and a rear part, wherein the second track is separate to said first track. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325821 | CRYOGENIC STORAGE TANK - An apparatus and method for constructing a cryogenic storage tank ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120325822 | FUEL RESERVOIR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A fuel reservoir for a motor vehicle, including a shell body that is provided with inlet and discharge openings and is manufactured in a synthetic material. The shell body has a storage chamber which receives fuel, and a reinforcement which receives stress forces acting on the shell body is provided inside the storage chamber. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325823 | Surge Tank - A surge tank includes a reservoir wherein the reservoir defines a coolant receiving inlet for coupling to the engine. The reservoir further defines a reservoir outlet through which the flow of coolant is returned to the engine. The coolant receiving inlet receives a flow of coolant from the engine. The surge tank further includes a plurality of objects disposed within the coolant reservoir. The plurality of objects are operatively configured to float at an upper surface of the coolant in the reservoir and to dampen the momentum of the coolant flowing from the engine. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325824 | COOKING APPARATUS FOR INSERTION INTO A CUT-OUT IN A WORK TOP AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING TWO COOKING APPARATUSES THAT CAN BE ARRANGED ADJACENTLY IN A SHARED CUT-OUT IN A WORK TOP - A cooking appliance for insertion into a cut-out in a work top includes a peripheral lateral wall having four wall sections. Each wall section has on the outer face thereof at least one resiliently deformable compression element. Two such cooking appliances disposed adjacently in the shared cut-out in the work top can be mounted by inserting a first one of the two cooking appliances into the cut-out. An intermediate wall is arranged on a free face of the first cooking appliance so that compression elements of the first cooking appliance adjoining the intermediate wall engage in a first group of recesses in the intermediate wall, and a second one of the two cooking appliances is inserted into the cut-out so that compression elements of the second cooking appliance adjoining the intermediate wall engage in a second group of recesses in the intermediate wall. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325825 | BLIND-DISH - A dish for a blind person may include a body including at least one compartment, and a stop-lip on a side of the body, including an overhang disposed over a portion of the interior of the body. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325826 | INSULATED STORAGE SYSTEM WITH BALANCED THERMAL ENERGY FLOW - A storage system that includes a contents container and a thermal battery, each in thermal communication with a thermal moderator that is constructed and arranged to balance the thermal energy flow between the contents container and the environment with the thermal energy flow between the contents container and the thermal battery. The thermal moderator can include a super-insulating material, a phase change material and/or a heat pipe. The storage system may help to maintain stored contents within a desired temperature range for an extended period of time, while minimizing the likelihood of damage to the contents due to an initial temperature of the thermal battery being outside of the desired temperature range. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325827 | REFRIGERATOR WITH A SLIDE-OUT PAN ASSEMBLY - A refrigeration appliance, such as a refrigerator, includes a food compartment liner having a bottom surface. A pull-out pan is operably disposed within the liner proximate the bottom surface. A slide mechanism is configured between the pull-out pan and the bottom surface of the compartment liner, wherein the pull-out pan is fully supported on and slidable relative to the bottom surface of the compartment liner. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325828 | Container And Method Of Manufacture Thereof - A container including a sidewall having a top and bottom ends, a base attached to or proximate the bottom end defining a cavity bounded by the sidewall and by the base, and the base including at least a first portion having a first thickness and a second portion having a second thickness, such that the second thickness is less than the first thickness. A method for controlling deformation in a container including the steps of manufacturing the container as described above, filling the container with a substance, sealing the container at a top end thereof, inverting the container such that the container rests on its top end, allowing the substance to undergo a volume reduction resulting in a vacuum pressure within the container, wherein when subjected to the vacuum pressure, the base deforms at the second portion due to the second thickness being less than the first thickness. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325829 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BLOW-MOLDED CONTAINERS AND BLOW-MOLDED CONTAINER - The blow-moulded container ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120325830 | REINFORCING SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES FOR A CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A container assembly is provided. The container assembly includes a container formed from a first blank of sheet material. The container includes a bottom wall and a plurality of sides extending upwardly from the bottom wall such for defining a cavity therein. Each side includes an inner surface that extends between a bottom edge positioned between the bottom wall and a top edge. Each inner surface includes a height that is measured between the top edge and the bottom edge. At least one support assembly formed from a second blank of sheet material is positioned within the cavity. The support assembly includes a back panel assembly that is coupled to the inner surface of one of the plurality of sides. An extension assembly extends outwardly from the back panel assembly. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325831 | PACKAGES FOR CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF USING SAME | 2012-12-27 |
20120325832 | BONDING STRUCTURE OF METAL MEMBER AND COMPOSITE-MATERIAL MEMBER - Provided is a bonding structure of a metal member and a composite-material member which comprises a composite-material member and a metal member adhesively bonded to the composite-material member through an adhesive bonding surface therebetween. The metal member has a slit extending along the adhesive bonding surface to form a thin-walled portion between the adhesive bonding surface and the slit. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325833 | DRINKING CONTAINERS - A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid. An inner contour of a groove of the lid and an outer contour of the cup body rim are selected to provide a slight snap fit of the lid onto the cup body, to provide a secure seal. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325834 | DISPOSABLE PIZZA-BLOTTING COMPOSITE AND BOX ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUCH COMPOSITE - A pizza-blotting composite includes an absorbent layer and a non-absorbent layer, the absorbent layer having an oleophilic surface and the non-absorbent layer having an oleophobic surface. The absorbent layer is low-linting and physiologically safe for food contact applications, such as removing oil from pizza. The absorbent layer and the non-absorbent layer are joined to form a composite, which is dimensioned to cover a substantial portion of a pizza's surface. A pizza box assembly is also provided with the pizza-blotting composite, in which the non-absorbent layer of the composite is secured to the interior of the top of the pizza box. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325835 | Ice Trap for Straw - This invention improves the cooling effect of ice in a drinking cup and economizes on the amount of ice used. The invention comprises a truncated cone with the widest base at the bottom, and with a hole at its apex, the hole being large enough to allow a straw to pass through. It also comprises a mechanism located at the apex of the cone, which holds the straw in place. This cone structure prevents ice cubes, which are normally buoyant, from floating up to the surface of the liquid. Instead, the cone forces the ice to congregate near the straw inlet thereby cooling the liquid entering the straw. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325836 | Sleeve for Beverage Containers and Method of Making Same - A gripping sleeve for a beverage cup is disclosed. The beverage cup has an outside surface which is tapered from a smaller diameter to a larger diameter bottom to top. The gripping sleeve has an open web of material defining an expandable tube having an inner cup side surface conformable to said outside surface of said beverage cup, and an outer gripping surface, and the tube expands to a maximum tube diameter. The maximum tube diameter is smaller than the larger cup diameter but larger than the smaller cup diameter. The open web is formed from a plurality of strips of material joined together which are oriented generally radially, when viewed from above, between the inner cup side surface and the outer gripping surface. The gripping sleeve provides a gripping surface for a person holding the cup which is spaced apart from said outside surface of said cup. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325837 | BREATHER PIPE STRUCTURE FOR LIQUID REDUCING AGENT STORAGE TANK - Provided is a breather pipe structure for a liquid reducing agent storage tank which is capable of introducing/discharging air according to changes of liquid amount in the liquid reducing agent storage tank and capable of controlling the full-tank liquid surface level during injection of a liquid reductant. In the breather pipe structure for a liquid reducing agent storage tank ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120325838 | PROTECTIVE COVER CAPABLE OF FASTENING PIVOT SHAFT OF SCREEN COVER OF TABLET PC - The present invention is to provide a protective cover capable of fastening a pivot shaft of a screen cover of a tablet PC, wherein the pivot shaft is connectable to a connecting portion between front and back covers of the tablet PC, so that the screen cover can be turned about the pivot shaft to cover the front cover. The protective cover includes a cover body having one side concavely provided with a receiving space for receiving and protecting the back cover, at least one gripping portion having a hook-shaped configuration formed by the periphery of the cover body for hooking to the peripheral edge of the tablet PC after the back cover is received in the receiving space, and a fastening portion formed by an extension of the periphery of the cover body for fastening the pivot shaft while the screen cover is being turned about the pivot shaft. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325839 | DEVICES FOR DISPENSING AND DISPLAYING PRODUCTS AND PACKAGE ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH THE SAME - A device for dispensing and displaying products is disclosed. The device comprises: a package assembly having an outer sleeve with at least one aperture formed therein and a product retaining insert slidably engaged within the outer sleeve; a frame having an upper support deck and a product display area; and an engagement feature extending from the frame. When the package assembly is slid longitudinally onto the upper support deck of the frame, the engagement feature extends through the aperture formed in the outer sleeve and engages with the product retaining insert such that the products inside the package assembly are at least partially dispensed from the package into the product display area. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325840 | Invertible Dispenser for Pizza Boxes of Multiple Sizes - A stacker, dispenser, and carrier for pizza boxes has a rectangular parallelepiped formed with a front opening for withdrawing boxes and a rear opening for temporarily sliding the lowermost box off stops on which the stack is mounted. The lowermost box can be pushed rearward through the opening, have its front lowered, and than be withdrawn through the frontal opening of the box. A resilient band across the rear opening allows passage of the lowermost box therethrough only in response to pressure exerted during removal of the lowermost box from the stack. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325841 | Pizza Box Stacker, Carrier and Dispenser - A stacker, dispenser, and carrier for pizza boxes has a rectangular parallelepiped formed with a front opening for withdrawing boxes and a rear opening for temporarily sliding the lowermost box off stops on which the stack is mounted. The lowermost box can be pushed rearward through the opening, have its front lowered, and than be withdrawn through the frontal opening of the box. A vertical window shows the height of the stack so that there is no room to add more boxes. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325842 | Pizza Box Stacker, Carrier and Dispenser - A stacker, dispenser, and carrier in the form of a container for pizza boxes has a rectangular parallelepiped formed with a front opening for withdrawing boxes, a front support and a rear support on which the boxes are rested and a fulcrum for tilting the lowermost box to separate it from the box immediately above for reducing friction as the lowermost box is withdrawn. In one embodiment, the container has a rear opening for sliding the lowermost box off the front support as it is pushed rearward through the opening, the rear support serving as a fulcrum for lowering the front of the box which can then be withdrawn through the front opening of the container. In another embodiment, the container has a ramp in the rear for urging the lowermost box onto the rear support and partially extended through the opening in the container. Here the front support serves as a fulcrum for lowering the front of the box which can then be withdrawn through the front opening of the container. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325843 | STACK OF INTERFOLDED FACE MASKS AND DISPENSER - A plurality of face masks that includes a stack of interfolded face masks comprising a first face mask and a second face mask is disclosed. The first and second face masks each include an elastic nonwoven sheet with an elongated shape and having a central portion and first and second lateral end portions each flanking the central portion on opposite sides. The second lateral end portion of the first face mask is interfolded with the first or second lateral end portion of the second face mask. A dispenser including a container enclosing the plurality of face masks is also disclosed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325844 | Systems and Methods for Dispensing Control for a Product Dispenser - Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods of dispensing control for a product dispenser. In one embodiment, a system or product dispenser can be provided. The system or product dispenser can include a plurality of beverage ingredient sources comprising a respective beverage ingredient, a plurality of beverage supply lines in respective communication with the plurality of ingredient sources, at least one pump in communication with the plurality of beverage supply lines, and a controller in communication with the at least one pump and operable to execute a set of instructions. The set of instructions can be operable to store data associated with a prior poured beverage, provide a command for a user to dispense the prior poured beverage in a subsequent pour, and after selection of the command, based at least in part on the data associated with a prior poured beverage, dispense a subsequent beverage similar to the prior poured beverage. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325845 | Systems and Methods for Recipe Portion Control for a Product Dispenser - Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for recipe portion control for a product dispenser. In one embodiment, a system or product dispenser can be provided. A system or product dispenser can include a plurality of beverage ingredient sources comprising a respective beverage ingredient, a plurality of beverage supply lines in respective communication with the plurality of ingredient sources, at least one pump in communication with the plurality of beverage supply lines, and a controller in communication with the at least one pump and operable to execute a set of instructions. The set of instructions can be operable to dispense a first portion of a beverage, delay further dispensing for a predefined time, and dispense at least a second portion of the beverage. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325846 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASEPTICALLY DISPENSING MULTIPLE PORTIONS OF A FLUID - A method and a device for dispensing multiple portions of a fluid, the fluid being stored in a container comprising a port and a flexible dispensing tube having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being integrally sealed to the port and viscoelastic valve is mounted in the outlet. The method comprising a compression step and a step of terminating compression wherein the method comprises a further step implemented at the end of the compression step of releasing the pressure in the tube portion between the first tube portion and the valve | 2012-12-27 |
20120325847 | FLUID DISPENSING APPARATUSES AND METHODS THEREOF - A system for dispensing fluid for a food product includes a valve-less fluid block including one or more internal air passages defined within its interior with each air passage configured to operatively couple with an air source. The block includes one or more internal dispensing passages defined within the block interior. Each dispensing passage is configured to operatively couple with a flow channel. The flow channel is disposed external to the block and is configured to operatively couple with a fluid source. The dispensing passages are disposed and further configured in fluid communication with the air passages within the interior of the block and place the flow channels in fluid communication with the air passages. A port is defined in the block and is adapted to dispense fluid from the interior of the block. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325848 | MIXING NOZZLE FITMENTS - Mixing nozzle fitments and beverage devices containing the mixing nozzle fitments are provided. In an embodiment, the mixing nozzle fitment includes a first shaft defining an inlet passage, a second shaft defining a curved outlet passage and attached to the first shaft, and a coupling member attached to the second shaft. The coupling member defines a passage that leads into the curved outlet passage of the second shaft. The mixing nozzle fitment can be used in any suitable beverage dispensing device. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325849 | LEAK-PROOF ART INSTRUMENT - Art instrument having a self-contained reservoir for storing and dispensing application liquid includes a reservoir body for containing the application liquid and a dispensing assembly that dispenses the application liquid from the reservoir. The dispensing assembly includes an applicator, a primary orifice restrictor including a channel, a movable actuating assembly that retains the applicator and the primary orifice restrictor and is movably connected to the reservoir body, and a secondary orifice restrictor arranged in an opening of the reservoir body and includes an initially closed channel. The instrument also includes a partly movable control mechanism that controls movement of the actuating assembly relative to the reservoir body. The control mechanism having a configuration in which it prevents opening of the closed channel and thereby prevents leakage of application liquid from the reservoir prior to manual activation by a user. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325850 | GAS STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH MONOLITHIC CARBON ADSORBENT - A pyrolyzed monolith carbon physical adsorbent that is characterized by at least one of the following characteristics: (a) a fill density measured for arsine gas at 25° C. and pressure of 650 torr that is greater than 400 grams arsine per liter of adsorbent; (b) at least 30% of overall porosity of the adsorbent including slit-shaped pores having a size in a range of from about 0.3 to about 0.72 nanometer, and at least 20% of the overall porosity including micropores of diameter<2 nanometers; and (c) having a bulk density of from about 0.80 to about 2.0 grams per cubic centimeter, preferably from 0.9 to 2.0 grams per cubic centimeter. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325851 | PRESSURE ACTIVATED AUTOMATIC SOURCE SWITCHING DISPENSER SYSTEM - A dispenser includes a housing that holds first and second refill units, each including a product container and a valve assembly that receives product from the product container. An actuator mechanism associates with the first refill unit and is actuated to force air into the associated valve assembly and dispense product from the valve assembly until such time as the product container associated with that valve assembly is empty. When empty, a float valve of the valve assembly prevents the actuation of the actuator mechanism and forces the actuator mechanism to associate with the second refill unit. While so associated, the first refill unit can be replaced, thus, helping to ensure that the dispenser does not run out of product. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325852 | Liquid Dispenser with Storage Tanks - A liquid dispenser has containers, sized, shaped and arranged to enclose different volumes but each of the containers has a top with a refill opening that is substantially the same as the top and openings of the other containers. The containers are provided with curving transition sections that taper the sides of the container to increase or decrease the width of the container to provide a smaller or large top sizes as needed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325853 | MICRO DOSING PANEL SYSTEM - Chemical dispensing systems and related methods for precision handling of fluids including water and bulk chemicals. Representative chemical dispensing system can include wall mounted dispensing panels or portable, frame mounted dispensing units. These chemical dispensing systems provide easy access to all required interfaces including water, chemical, air, electrical and solution. The wall mounted dispensing panel can include a molded routing panel having molded recesses for mounting and managing specific air, fluid and control modules. The portable, frame mounted dispensing unit can include an onboard pump assembly for pressurizing a motive fluid. The frame assembly can include one or more lifting handles and adjustable feet to allow for easy transportation and placement of the portable dispensing unit. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325854 | DISPENSING DEVICE HAVING AN ARRAY OF LATERALLY SPACED TUBES - A device for dispensing individual components of a two-component adhesive includes first and second manifold members, each having a distribution chamber therein. A set of conveying tubes is supported within the dispensing device and collectively present a predetermined total cross-sectional flow area to the first distribution chamber. An array of openings and an array of passages extend through the second member. The openings receive the discharge ends of the conveying tubes. The passages are disposed in fluid communication with the second distribution chamber. The passages collectively present a predetermined total cross-sectional flow area to the second distribution chamber member. The openings and the passages are laterally spaced with respect to each other such that the discharge ends of the tubes are interspersed among the passages. The cross-sectional flow areas presented to the first and second distribution chambers are different. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325855 | MULTI-PLATE BAR GUN AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Bar guns having a body constructed from a multiplicity of color contrasting laminated acrylic sheets. The bar gun body has a nozzle, a heel, and a button assembly. Internal parts, including pistons, engage fluid channels in the bar gun body to control the flow of fluid to the bar gun nozzle. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325856 | Method And Apparatus For Cooling A Storage Container For Liquid - The invention relates generally to a method and apparatus for cooling a storage container for liquid. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325857 | RAMPED ACTUATOR FOR ENGAGEMENT FLANGE ON REMOVABLE DISPENSER CARTRIDGE - An improved arrangement for removably coupling a replaceable cartridge to a housing of a dispenser with the cartridge carrying a piston pump with a movable piston element to be coupled on insertion with an actuator plate of the housing. A ramp mechanism is provided on the actuator plate to engage the piston element and during insertion of the cartridge into the housing move the piston element to a position relative the actuator plate which facilitates proper coupling including a resilient member which prevents radial movement relative a catch member of the housing from a coupled orientation unless the resilient member is deflected from an unbiased inherent configuration. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325858 | MODULAR PAINT SPOUT - A paint spout is provided comprising: a hollow spout shaft comprising an insertion end and an oppositely disposed pouring end, the insertion end enabled for removable attachable insertion into a hole of a paint container, the pouring end enabled to direct paint pouring, through the hollow spout shaft; a strainer member; and, a strainer retaining portion for enabling a strainer member to be removably retained by the hollow spout shaft such that the paint poured there through is filtered by the strainer member, wherein the strainer member extends from at least one of: the pouring end of the hollow spout shaft; and, the insertion end of the hollow spout shaft. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325859 | Liquid Dispenser Pinch Valve - A two-piece pinch valve is disclosed. A first piece or part of the valve is fixedly installed into a dispensing cabinet. A second piece or part having a movable pinch bar that pinches and un-pinches a tube is installable into and removable from the first piece by hand. Removal of the second piece from the first pieces allows a tube to be directly installed into the pinch valve. Installation of the second piece into the first piece configures the valve for operation. The second piece is installed into slots in the first piece. The slots and engaging protuberances on the second piece enable the second piece to be locked in place. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325860 | Pinch Valve - A pinch valve for use with a liquid dispensing cabinet is comprised of a tube pinching device configured to translate between an open position and a closed position and an electrically powered linear actuator configured to provide a valve opening force to the tube pinching device, The pinching device is coupled to a spring device configured to apply a valve closing force to the tube pinching device. The pinch valve is additionally comprised of an operator handle facilitating manual opening of the tube pinching device. The pinching device is rotatable in the valve body. The valve body has a front surface heat sink against which a tube pinching force is applied by a tube pinching device and a rear surface with a concavity configured to receive a tube carrying a heat transferring fluid. The tube pinching device can be operated electrically or manually. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325861 | UNIT FOR DISPENSING A FLUID PRODUCT AND DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING A FLUID PRODUCT COMPRISING SUCH A UNIT - A fluid dispenser member having a body and manually-actuated dispenser mechanism movable in the body between rest and dispensing positions. The dispenser mechanism urged by a resilient member towards the rest position by a plurality of spring cells arranged in parallel around a longitudinal axis of the resilient member, forming a spring stage. The resilient member includes a plurality of spring stages that are superposed along the longitudinal axis. A spring stage has a top undulating ring having multiple undulations, and a bottom undulating ring having multiple undulations, the top and bottom undulations arranged relative to each other so that the top and bottom undulating rings are in contact at a plurality of contact points distributed around the longitudinal axis. A spring cell is defined between two adjacent contact points of the spring stage, the resilient member is made of a synthetic material. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325862 | PUMP - An improved pump is provided that is capable of achieving excellent back suction function by using a depression head, without compromising the ease of depression operations of the head due to the additional function. The pump includes a depression head and an annular piston. The depression head is urged upward and is relatively displaceable with respect to the stem. When depressed, a lever member of the depression head operates to open a discharge opening. An annular piston opens a discharge valve, in an uppermost displacement position and closes the discharge valve in a lowermost displacement position. Back suction is caused due to a negative pressure state occurring in the stem until the discharge valve seat is closed by the annular piston during upward displacement of the stem. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325863 | DISPENSER PUMP HEAD FOR CONTROLLING MISDIRECTION - A pump head for a displacement pump used in a bottle dispenser and configured to minimize misdirection of solution dispensed through an orifice thereof. The pump head is an integrally molded one piece structure, having an elliptical outlet orifice that lies in a substantially horizontal plane, and having a major axis substantially twice that of the minor axis. The configuration and the positioning of the orifice minimizes clogging or coagulation of certain solutions, obscures such coagulation from view, and minimizes the misdirection of any dispensing through the nozzle orifice that would otherwise result from clogging or coagulation. The pump head is particularly adapted for use with displacement pumps employed in bottle dispensers and the like. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325864 | Dispenser For Highly Viscous Fluid - The present invention relates to a dispenser for discharging a highly viscous fluid which possesses a viscosity ranging from 10 to 1,000 Pa·s at 25° C. and contains filler particles, the dispenser comprising: (i) a highly viscous fluid-supply part (A) equipped with a container ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120325865 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention relates to a drive mechanism for a drug delivery device, comprising: a housing, an axially displaceable piston rod to act on a piston of a cartridge containing a medicinal product to be dispensed, a drive member threadedly engaged with the piston rod and being slidably disposed relative to the housing between a distal stop position and a proximal stop position, wherein for setting of a dose, the drive member is rotatable with respect to the housing ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120325866 | FLUID STORAGE TANK - A fluid storage tank includes: a tank body in which a fluid is stored; and an ejection outlet that is formed on a top surface of the tank body in order to eject the fluid stored in the tank body, wherein the ejection outlet includes a tapered portion having an inner diameter that is increased upward away from the tank body. Accordingly, the fluid is prevented from being jiggled or splashed when being poured. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325867 | Molten Metal Holding and Pouring Box with Dual Pouring Nozzles - A molten metal holding and pouring box with a rectangular-shaped upper section and a pyramidal-shaped lower section provides a relatively constant flow of molten metal being poured from the box through each of two bottom nozzles into two separate foundry molds at the same time. The two bottom nozzles are contained in a unitary dual nozzle assembly that facilitates replacement as required by wear, or a change in location of the sprue cups in the two separate foundry molds being filled with molten metal. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325868 | Casting Tube Mounting, in Particular for a Sliding Closure - The invention relates to a casting tube mounting comprising a centering device for the casting tube, said device being composed of a toothed centering crown ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120325869 | CLOTHES HANGER - A garment hanger including a continuous loop frame having a hook depending from a neck portion, a horizontal portion extending from said neck portion, a pair of garment support arms depending from said horizontal portion, a connection section joining said pair of garment support arms to a base section at an outermost section of said support arms, wherein said garment support arms have a specific shallow angle portion and a steep angle portion which prevents wrinkles and creases from forming when shirts are hung therefrom. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325870 | SPARE WHEEL STORAGE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A unit for picking up and lowering a spare wheel on a vehicle. In one implementation the unit comprises a main shaft, a mechanism with a shaft of rotation for winding or releasing the cable, which is connected at one end to the main shaft, and at the other to the mechanism, a safety actuator that acts on the main shaft and is connected to the mechanism by a connection means. A drive means connects the mechanism and the connection means, and cooperates with the safety actuator, releasing it, in a combined rotation and displacement movement. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325871 | Autofit gun holster - A peripheral arcuate pivoting surface is mounted in a holster to roll over and engage a firearm trigger guard to secure the firearm in the holster. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325872 | Backpack Strap Attaching Structure - A backpack strap includes a strap main body, an upper end of which is connected to a backpack frame, a pad attached to the strap main body on a user side, and a contact state holding unit holding an upper end of the pad in contact with the backpack frame. Upper portions of the strap main body and pad are spaced apart from each other by a specified distance. The upper end of the pad has a shape and a strength that is, when contacting the backpack frame, able to prevent the backpack strap from falling sideways. Due to a tensile force of the upper portion of the strap main body and a stiffness of the upper portion of the pad, the upper portion of the pad is held in a projecting state with the upper end of the pad acting as a support point. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325873 | Cup Holder for the Visually Impaired - A cup holder that suspends a beverage below a human wrist. A wrist strap is connected by a preferably flexible suspension to a beverage support. The device may be adjusted for different sized wrists and cups and to modify the distance between the cup and the wrist. The user may release the cup at any time and it will be supported below the wrist by the invention. Angling the wrist downward automatically delivers the cup into the hand of the user. While the cup is supported, the user may rotate and swing their arm freely without upsetting the orientation of the cup. Use of this cup holder requires no visual ability. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325874 | SINGLE PIECE END SUPPORT FOR A VEHICLE ARTICLE CARRIER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A one piece end support for use with a cross bar of a vehicle article carrier system. The one piece end support may have a hollowed out neck portion adapted to receive an end of a cross bar. A hollowed out intermediate portion is provided which extends non-parallel to, but is integrally formed with, the neck portion. A flange portion is adapted to be secured to a support rail of the vehicle article carrier system. The flange portion may be integrally formed with the intermediate portion. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325875 | CLAMP - A clamp for clamping an article to an anchor member, the clamp comprising at least one connecting member for positioning the clamp to an article, and tightening means for tightening the connecting member and thereby cause the clamp to clamp the article to an anchor member, and the clamp being such that it is portable, the connecting member is a flexible connecting member, the connecting member is extendable being pushed from and retractable into a housing, the continuous tightening and releasing means comprises operating parts which are housed in the housing, the tightening and releasing means being such that it is connected to a rod and in use is arranged to move travelling to and fro along the housing. The tightening means is so arranged to act upon the housings body absorbing and holding fast the clamping forces involved that otherwise often transfer there movement from the tightening means in other devices. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325876 | Means for moving trash receptacles - A trash receptacle mover including a first quick-attach assembly secured to an off-road vehicle and a second quick-attach assembly connected to a trash receptacle attachment member. The quick-attach assemblies may be selectively connected together. The trash receptacle attachment member may be secured to a recessed bar on the trash receptacle so that the trash receptacle may be lifted from the ground and transported to a distant location. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325877 | TAILGATE TOOLCHEST - A low profile toolchest for storing tools in a pickup, the toolchest having a rectangular frame, the frame having a length and width substantially that of the interior side of a pickup tailgate and mounted thereto, having a depth of fewer than five inches and having adhered to its bottom side a floor, the floor being padded on its interior side, the frame further having at least two center supports dividing the frame into at least two separate cavity compartments, each compartment further having hinged along the inside of its superior end a door, the door further having a closure latch. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325878 | ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURE AND A METHOD FOR MOUNTING PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES ON MOTORCYCLES - An electronics enclosure and a method configuring a cover and base member is disclosed. The base member includes mounting holes that secure the enclosure to a motor vehicle and safely encloses a portable electronic device that eliminates the risk of losing or damaging the portable electronic device during transport. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325879 | Device For Attaching A Cell Phone To A Bicycle - A device for releasably securing a cell phone to a portion of the frame of a bicycle includes: (1) a flexible sheet material having edges, (2) flaps, each extending from one of the sheet material's edges and configured so as to be folded inward to cover a cell phone that has been placed on the sheet material, (3) flap fastener parts that are attached at locations on the flaps for releasably securing these flap fastener attachment locations to one another when these flaps have been folded inward to cover the cell phone, (4) a strap having a free end and an end that is attached to one of the flaps and a length between these ends which allows its free end to wrap around a portion of the bicycle's frame and be returned to the device, (5) strap fastener parts that are attached at locations on the strap for releasably securing these strap fastener attachment locations to one another after the strap has been wrapped around the bicycle's frame, and (6) memory foam attached to the bottom surface of the sheet material and configured so as to minimize the vibrations experienced by the bicycle's frame from being transmitted to a cell phone folded within the device. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325880 | FIRST AID BACKPACK - A first aid backpack including a backpack body, a first storage bag, a second storage bag, a sealed first-aid box, a third storage bag, and solar re-charging device is disclosed. The backpack body has a top side adapted to be in connection with the first storage bag, a surface connected with the second storage bag, and a lateral side connected with the third storage bag. The first storage bag has an affixing part having a first solar plate and a movable part having a second solar plate. The movable part is connected to the affixing part. The third storage bag is for storing the solar re-charging device, which is coupled to the first solar plate and the second solar plate for receiving an electricity voltage. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325881 | Interactive Reversible Wearable Activity Center for Babies and Toddlers - The present invention is an interactive reversible apron and is used to amuse and entertain a baby with an assortment of interactive items and mobile media devices. The assortment of interactive items includes but is not limited to objects such as baby toys, a pacifier, and finger puppets. The mobile media devices can include objects such as a smart phone and a tablet personal computer. The assortment of interactive items and the mobile media devices held in place and support on the user's chest by the present invention. The user puts the present invention on, sits down, and places the baby on the lap so that the baby can access the assortment of interactive items and the mobile media devices. While the baby is sitting on the user's lap, the present invention prevents both the user and the baby from getting restless and allows the user to develop a personal connection with the baby. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325882 | HOLSTER ACCOMMODATING DIFFERENT SIZED PORTABLE DEVICE CASES - A holster for a mobile device case having a first predetermined configuration and a second predetermined configuration. The holster includes a base sized to releasably affix the mobile device case independent of whether the mobile device case is in the first predetermined configuration or the second predetermined configuration. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325883 | CONNECTING ROD FRACTURE SPLITTING METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - The connecting rod as a vehicle engine component is manufactured by a connecting rod fracture splitting method. The connecting rod is provided with a large end portion, a small end portion and a rod portion connecting the large and small end portions, the large end portion being provided with a connecting rod body and a cap which are split from each other along a fracture-split surface formed thereto. The connecting rod is subjected to fracture splitting by inserting a large end-side shaft into a through hole formed in the large end portion, fixing the large end-side shaft to a large end-side support, inserting a small end-side shaft into a through hole formed in the small end portion, fixing the small end-side shaft to a small end-side support, and pulling at least one of the large end-side support and small end-side support away from another one of both the supports. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325884 | Device And Method For Supplying Continuous Strips To A Transversal Cutting Station Of The Strips - The device ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120325885 | TAPE FEEDER AND METHOD OF MOUNTING TAPE ON TAPE FEEDER - In the configuration where a cover tape separating mechanism | 2012-12-27 |
20120325886 | ELECTRIC DRIVING TOOL - In an electric driving tool of the invention, when moving a driver 21 having driven out a fastener upwardly from a bottom dead center position and making the driver 21 to stop at a wait position, a wait position when a decrease of a residual quantity of connected fasteners in the magazine 12 is detected is set to be lower than a wait position when the decrease of a residual quantity of connected fasteners in the magazine 12 is not detected. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325887 | FASTENER DRIVING TOOL - The invention concerns a fastener driving tool comprising a drive motor, a gyrating mass, and a rammer head, wherein the gyrating mass above the drive motor can be made to rotate, wherein a spring mechanism can be tensioned by the gyrating mass via a detachable traction, in particular, a frictional locking, wherein the rammer head can be driven in a ramming direction via the tensioned spring mechanism. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325888 | TILTABLE AND REPOSITIONABLE ANVIL ASSEMBLY FOR STAPLER AND STAPLER COMPRISING THE SAME - A tiltable and repositionable anvil assembly for a stapler and a stapler comprising the same are provided. The tiltable and repositionable anvil assembly comprises: an anvil body having a connection portion for pivotable connection; a limitator; and a compression spring disposed between the anvil body and the limitator, in which in an operation of the stapler, the limitator is clamped at a clamping position between the connection portion of the anvil body and a connection means of the stapler so as to keep the anvil body in a vertical state, and after the operation of the stapler, the limitator is moved away from the clamping position between the connection portion of the anvil body and the connection means of the stapler, so that the anvil body is tiltable to a tilted state and the compression spring is compressed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325889 | TISSUE FASTENERS AND RELATED INSERTION DEVICES, MECHANISMS, AND METHODS - A mechanism for deploying a fastener into skin tissue comprises a first foot, a second foot, and an insertion device. The first foot is configured to contact an external surface of the skin tissue on one side of an incision or wound. The second foot is configured to contact the external skin surface on the other side of the incision/wound. The first and second feet are spaced apart by a gap, and each is configured to allow the skin tissue from one side of the incision or wound to be retracted thereover at an acute angle to expose an inner surface of each of the sides of the incision or wound. The insertion device releasably holds the fastener and is movable to deploy the fastener into the exposed inner surfaces from above and generally perpendicular to the external skin surface. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325890 | MEDICAL STAPLER AND MAGAZINE - There is provided a magazine capable of preventing jamming of staples in a medical stapler, and reducing manufacturing cost. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325891 | Surgical Instrument and Loading Unit for Use Therewith - A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly, a drive assembly, an endoscopic portion, a pair of jaw members, a dynamic clamping member, and a tissue stop. The drive assembly is disposed in mechanical cooperation with a movable handle of the handle assembly. The endoscopic portion defines a first longitudinal axis. The jaw members are each longitudinally curved with respect to the longitudinal axis. The dynamic clamping member is disposed in mechanical cooperation with a distal portion of the drive assembly and includes an upper beam, a lower beam, and a vertical beam having a cutting edge on a distal portion thereof. At least a portion of the dynamic clamping member is longitudinally curved with respect to the longitudinal axis. The tissue stop is disposed adjacent a distal portion of the first jaw member and configured to impede tissue from distally escaping the jaw members. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325892 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH DOUBLE CARTRIDGE AND ANVIL ASSEMBLIES - An end effector for use with a surgical instrument having a first cartridge assembly configured to deploy a first set of fasteners and a second cartridge assembly disposed distally of the first cartridge assembly. The second cartridge assembly is configured to move between an open position and an approximated position relative to clamp tissue. A central rod extends between the first cartridge assembly and the second cartridge assembly. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325893 | SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT AND A STAPLE CARTRIDGE AND STAPLE FOR SUCH AN INSTRUMENT - A surgical stapling instrument comprises a staple fastening assembly ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120325894 | METHOD FOR WELDING HOLLOW STRUCTURE - In the method for welding a hollow structure of the present invention, a rib is placed between a first joining member and a second joining member, and friction stir welding and fixing a place where the rib is placed between the first and the second joining member are conducted. Thus, friction stir welding is accomplished without changing the shape of an extrusion part or partly changing the shape of the extrusion part with insertion of a simply shaped rib. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325895 | ADVANCED MULTI-SHOULDERED FIXED BOBBIN TOOLS FOR SIMULTANEOUS FRICTION STIR WELDING OF MULTIPLE PARALLEL WALLS BETWEEN PARTS - A multi-shouldered friction stir welding tool comprises an exterior threaded solid pin having a diameter and a length; a shoulder having a threadless inner diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the exterior threaded solid pin and at least one substantially radial threaded set screw hole; an monolithic shoulder-shank having a threadless inner diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the exterior threaded solid pin and at least one substantially radial threaded set screw hole; a pair of locking nuts having a threadless outer diameter and a threaded inner diameter operably compatable with the exterior threaded solid pin, wherein the shoulder and the monolithic shoulder-shank are capable of slidable engagement with the exterior threaded solid pin along the length of the exterior threaded solid pin to set a space slightly larger than a thickness of a work piece to be welded. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325896 | Joining Method and Friction Stir Welding Method - A method of welding that realizes enhancements of airtightness and watertightness at a weld area and a method of welding and method of friction stir welding that attain an enhancement of welding operation efficiency/speed. There is provided a method of welding including the first primary welding step of carrying out a friction stir welding on the abutting portion (J | 2012-12-27 |
20120325897 | Joining Method and Friction Stir Welding Method - A method of welding that realizes enhancements of airtightness and watertightness at weld area and a method of welding and method of friction stir welding that attain an enhancement of welding operation efficiency/speed. There is provided a method of welding including the first primary welding step of carrying out a friction stir welding on the abutting portion (J | 2012-12-27 |
20120325898 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING A WELDED CONNECTION - A method produces a welded connection between first and second components each having inner and outer sides interconnected by an end face. The first component has a ferritic basic body carrying a plating at the inside and having an end face with a buffer layer of Ni-based alloy. The second component is of austenitic material. The end faces of the components enclose a weld groove. An austenitic root, connecting the plating to the end face of the second component, is welded in the weld groove. An intermediate layer of a nickel alloy having at least 90% nickel is welded onto the root. The intermediate layer is connected to the end faces of the plating and the second component. A weld seam is then produced in the remaining weld groove using a nickel-based welding additive. A method for repairing a welded connection between first and second components is also provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325899 | Dross Removal - This invention relates to for devices, systems, and methods for separating dross, carried by molten solder, into solder and residue. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325900 | MAILBOX MOUNTING BRACKET - A mailbox mounting bracket is configured for attachment to a post, rail, fence, or the like, to allow a mailbox to be mounted in multiple orientations. The bracket has a top plate with a plurality of holes for mounting to the bottom of a mailbox, a downwardly-extending peripheral ridge with a plurality of holes for mounting to the sides of the mailbox, and first and second downwardly-extending flanges at opposite sides of the bracket each with a plurality of holes for mounting to opposite sides of the post, fence, rail or the like. In another embodiment, the bracket includes two pieces each having a top plate, the top plates being rotatably connected to each other for extra support and versatility. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325901 | Method for turning printed books into interactive printed books by using custom software to create and insert barcode-indicia that link readers to remote websites - This is a method for custom designed software that adds educational value to any printed book past, present and future before it is printed, re-printed or reissued. Database driven, the author or editor (user) answers manuscript-related questions resulting in the selection of contextual keywords throughout the book's manuscript. Merging the user's answers with selected keywords determines the identification of compatible informational content. Once a match has been made and content providers selected, a customized-redirect two-dimensional (2D) barcode is generated. These barcode-indicia are returned to users for insertion into the manuscript prior to printing the book. The software also stores, updates and tracks all database entries, the 2D barcodes, and maintains, manages, collects and disburses funds to all participating alliances in a given transaction. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325902 | Multi-Mode Barcode Resolution System - Methods and systems for generating and resolving multi-mode barcodes comprise: inputting graphical data representing a barcode pattern into memory; translating the graphical data into barcode information according to a standard for translating a particular type of barcode pattern into barcode information; detecting the presence of multiple, distinct data items of different types in the barcode information, wherein each data item specifies an action to be taken by the scanning device; identifying a data item in the barcode information for which the scanning device is capable of taking the action specified by the data item; and performing the action specified by the data item. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325903 | TIRE SORTING APPARATUS - A tire sorting apparatus for reliably reading information from a tire identifier, such as a barcode, formed on the surface of a tire without damaging the tire. Placed under a tire mounting table is a tire grip means which has three grip arms arranged circularly in a plane perpendicular to the tire center axis and link mechanisms for spreading the grip arms. Placed above the mounting table is a barcode reader rotating means for rotating a barcode reader held by a barcode reader holding means. The rotation axis of the barcode reader is aligned with the center of the circle formed by the grip arms of the tire grip means. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325904 | Emergency Time Cash Machine - An apparatus for processing a cashier's check from home. A user may input account information into the apparatus that is verified with the user's fingerprint prior. Once verified, the apparatus may issue a valid cashier's check drawn on the user's account from a lending institution such as a bank, and method of using the same. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325905 | DYNAMIC DISPLAY INFORMATION CARD - In general, embodiments of the present invention provide a card (e.g., identification, debit card, credit card, smart card, etc.) having a dynamic information display panel integrated therein. The display panel is typically activated when user uses the card. This can occur when the card is swiped, and/or is powered up via an integrated energy panel (e.g., by an external light source). Alternatively, the card can be powered by RFID coupling, smart IC contact, battery, etc. Upon powering up, displayed information is used to: identify the user; and/or show private information to user only. Along these lines, displayed information can remain in card memory and/or on the display until next transaction, or it can be deleted after a programmed duration. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325906 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA VIA A FAMILIAR PRINTED MEDIUM - The disclosed methods and apparatus relate generally to the electronics media industry, such as cable television (CATV), home shopping services, on-line computer services and computer memory applications. These methods and apparatus allow a user to access and make use of electronic media input and output devices by reference to and/or utilization of standard printed matter, such as magazines, textbooks, or any other printed matter that can be correlated to electronic media. The methods and apparatus further allow the user to tailor the retrieval of electronic data by using a user profile. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325907 | REMOTE CRANE BAR CODE SYSTEM - In general terms, the present invention provides a method of automatically scanning an inventory field to allow the selection of a desired item for retrieval. A camera is positioned in the crane trolley located above the field. The camera continuously performs a scan of the field displaying an image to the operator of the items being scanned. This real-time image allows the operator to distinguish between items scanned in the field. The operator can subsequently choose the desired item triggering the camera system to automatically capture desired information from the item which is in turn communicated to an inventory control system. The camera system mitigates the requirement of a second individual to communicate information between the field and the operator. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325908 | Heat-Dissipating Card Connector - This disclosure is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods associated with a heat-dissipating card connector for use with a card reader connected to an electronic device. The connector has a body configured to receive a card that has circuitry, when the card is inserted into the card reader. The connector body includes a plurality of electronic contacts that engage the card circuitry and operationally link the card to the electronic device. The connector body includes at least one heat conductive spring that includes a card engaging portion. The card engaging portion contacts the card and directs heat from the card when the card is inserted in the card reader. A heat directing element, also part of the heat conductive spring, transfers heat from the card engaging portion to a heat-dissipating structure of the electronic device when the card is inserted in the card reader. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325909 | IMAGING READER WITH NON-UNIFORM MAGNIFICATION WITHIN A FIELD OF VIEW - An imaging lens assembly captures return light through a window of a vertical slot scanner from a target located in a range of working distances along an optical axis away from the window, and projects the captured return light onto an array of a solid-state imager. The imaging lens assembly is optically modified for non-uniform magnification within, and for increasing resolution at an outer peripheral region of, a field of view of the array, in an imaging plane generally perpendicular to the optical axis. The magnification is at least partly increased in the imaging plane with increasing radial distance away from the optical axis, to enable reading of the target when tilted relative to the optical axis and located at the outer peripheral region of the field of view. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325910 | INFORMATION INPUT OUTPUT METHOD USING A DOT PATTERN - In exemplary embodiments, a dot pattern technique is provided with flexible length of data to be registered and with enhanced security by arranging a dot pattern to be disposed on a printed material, especially a block containing the dot pattern, on the basis of a new rule. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325911 | DECODABLE INDICIA READING TERMINAL WITH OPTICAL FILTER - A decodable indicia reading terminal can comprise a housing including a housing window, a multiple pixel image sensor disposed within the housing, an imaging lens configured to focus an image of decodable indicia on the image sensor, an optical bandpass filter disposed in an optical path of light incident on the image sensor, an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter configured to convert an analog signal read out of the image sensor into a digital signal representative of the analog signal, and processor configured to output a decoded message data corresponding to the decodable indicia by processing the digital signal. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325912 | OPTICAL FILTER FOR IMAGE AND BARCODE SCANNING - Methods for using an optical indicia reading terminal including a housing, a multiple pixel image sensor disposed within the housing, an imaging lens assembly configured to focus an image of decodable indicia on the image sensor, an optical bandpass filter disposed in an optical path of light incident on the image sensor, an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter configured to convert an analog signal read out of the image sensor into a digital signal representative of the analog signal, and processor configured to output a decoded message data corresponding to the decodable indicia by processing the digital signal. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325913 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A HYBRID OPTICAL CODE SCANNER - An apparatus, system and method are presented for scanning items presented to an assisted hybrid optical code scanner where the scanner includes a handheld imaging scanner located on the customer side of the hybrid scanner. When docked with the hybrid scanner, the handheld imaging scanner is used with a fixed laser scanner to read optical codes. When undocked, the handheld imaging scanner is used to scan items not easily presentable to the hybrid scanner. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325914 | Combination card of metal and plastic - A card formed in accordance with the invention includes a first assembly comprised of multiple plastic layers attached via an adhesive to a metal layer. The multiple plastic layers forming the first assembly are laminated under a first selected temperature and pressure conditions to preshrink the multiple plastic layers, stress relieve the first assembly and render the first assembly dimensionally stable. The laminated first assembly is then attached to a metal layer via an adhesive layer to form a second assembly which is then laminated at a temperature below the first selected temperature to form a card which is not subjected to warpage and delamination. | 2012-12-27 |
20120325915 | RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND RADIO COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - A radio communication device includes a radio frequency IC chip configured to process a radio signal, a feeding circuit board that is coupled to the radio frequency IC chip and includes a loop electrode including coil patterns having a predetermined winding width, and an antenna pattern that is magnetically coupled to the loop electrode. The feeding circuit board is arranged so that, in plan view, a first region of the loop electrode in which the coil patterns extend in a first direction overlaps the antenna pattern and a second region of the loop electrode in which the coil patterns extend in a second direction opposite to the first direction do not overlap the antenna pattern. The first direction and a line length direction of the antenna pattern are the same or substantially the same. | 2012-12-27 |