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20090284185 | MULTI-MODE PORTABLE ILLUMINATION DEVICE - A multi-mode portable illumination device includes a switch structure featuring a substantially planar member and a mechanical switch which requires a relatively small amount of force and a short stroke distance to actuate. The mechanical switch is attached to a member which contains circuit(s) adding additional functionality to the multi-mode portable illumination device. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal multi-mode portable illumination device which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating. | 11-19-2009 |
20090284186 | FLASHLIGHT AND FLASHLIGHT ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - A flashlight with unique flashlight electrical connections, including a switch structure featuring a switch requiring a small amount of force, and a short stroke distance to actuate, attached to a member on which a circuit adding additional functions to the flashlight may be located. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal flashlight which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating. | 11-19-2009 |
20110084631 | FLASHLIGHT WITH A PUSHBUTTON SWITCH - A flashlight is described comprising a flashlight body comprising a tube with a first end and a second end, the tube configured to hold at least one battery; a bulb holder for holding an illumination source at the first end of the tube; and a circuit interruption and completion device forming a complete circuit between the illumination source and the battery, when the device is in a closed mode, the device comprising a pushbutton switch which is manually actuated between at least a first closed mode and a second mode. The switch controls multiple functions of the flashlight. The switch requires at least one of a force of less than about 1000 gf and a stroke of less than 4 mm to be operably actuated. | 04-14-2011 |
20110096538 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FLASHLIGHT - A flashlight is described holding at least one battery and an illumination source. A circuit interruption and completion device is provided forming a complete circuit between the illumination source and the battery, when the device is in a closed mode. The device comprises a switch which is manually actuated between at least a first position which causes the device to enter the closed mode and a second position. A switch holding structure comprises a member with means for making an electrical connection associated with the member; and at least one conductive spring is attached to the member to make electrical contact with the means for making an electrical connection with the battery. The switch controls multiple functions of the flashlight including a strobe and a momentary mode. A pushbutton switch may control the multiple functions by multiple pushes on the switch. | 04-28-2011 |
20120268926 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FLASHLIGHT - A flashlight is described holding at least one battery and an illumination source. A circuit interruption and completion device is provided forming a complete circuit between the illumination source and the battery, when the device is in a closed mode. The device comprises a switch which is manually actuated between at least a first position which causes the device to enter the closed mode and a second position. A switch holding structure comprises a member with means for making an electrical connection associated with the member; and at least one conductive spring is attached to the member to make electrical contact with the means for making an electrical connection with the battery. The switch controls multiple functions of the flashlight including a strobe and a momentary mode. A pushbutton switch may control the multiple functions by multiple pushes on the switch. | 10-25-2012 |
20130094194 | Multi-Mode Portable Illumination Device - A multi-mode portable illumination device includes a switch structure featuring a substantially planar member and a mechanical switch which requires a relatively small amount of force and a short stroke distance to actuate. The mechanical switch is attached to a member which contains circuit(s) adding additional functionality to the multi-mode portable illumination device. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal multi-mode portable illumination device which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating. | 04-18-2013 |
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20080305096 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR PROVIDING CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUBSTANCES - A method of providing controlled release of a biologically active substance within a subject's digestive system. The biologically active substance is administered concurrently with one or more soluble fibers in an oral dosage unit. The soluble fibers interact with the biologically active substance within the subject's digestive system to moderate and control the release of the biologically active substances in the subject's bloodstream. This provides more constant blood concentrations of the biologically active substances. The amount of soluble fibers in the oral dosage unit is greater than 40% by weight, and in some cases greater than 50% by weight of the oral dosage unit. The oral dosage unit typically contains from about 1 to 15g of soluble fiber, and in some cases from about 3 to 5g of soluble fiber. The biologically active substance may contain phytonutrients that promote the subject's cardiovascular system, immune system, or weight management. | 12-11-2008 |
20100074969 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS, INSULIN LEVELS, CHOLESTEROL LEVELS, BODY FAT LEVELS, AND BODY WEIGHT BY ADMINISTERING A NUTRIENT FIBER MATRIX - A nutrient fiber matrix and associated methods that help control blood sugar levels is described. The matrix can control blood sugar in a variety of ways. In one possible example, the matrix blocks carbohydrates in a manner that reduces the body's ability to take the carbohydrates into its cells. In another example, the matrix acts to increase a person's energy level and feelings of satiety. Thus, the matrix can reduce the person's desire to consume more food and, thereby, help the person to keep from increasing his or her blood sugar levels by eating more. In still another example, the fiber matrix helps sugars to be absorbed over a longer period of time so as to smooth out and prevent spikes in blood sugar levels. | 03-25-2010 |
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20140030064 | TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTOR AND STATOR VANE ASSEMBLY - A turbine engine assembly includes a combustor and a stator vane arrangement having a plurality of stator vanes. The combustor includes a combustor wall that extends axially from a combustor bulkhead to a distal combustor wall end, which is located adjacent to the stator vane arrangement. The combustor wall includes a support shell with a plurality of impingement apertures, and a heat shield with a plurality of effusion apertures. The combustor wall end includes a plurality of circumferentially extending film cooled regions. At least one of the film cooled regions is circumferentially aligned with one of the stator vanes and includes a cooling aperture. | 01-30-2014 |
20140096527 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTOR LINER - A liner for a combustor of a turbine engine includes a cooling feature which projects from a backside and an effusion hole that communicates through the liner | 04-10-2014 |
20140096528 | Cooling for Combustor Liners with Accelerating Channels - A combustor liner which reduces cooling flow to a combustion chamber and augments pressure drop split between impingement holes and effusion holes is disclosed. The combustor liner may further include accelerating channels, trip strips, pedestals, and cone-shaped effusion holes to provide further cooling of the liner. The combustor liner may reduce NOx production and the temperature of the combustion chamber of a gas turbine engine or the like. | 04-10-2014 |
20140173896 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HOLDING A COMBUSTOR PANEL DURING COATING PROCESS - A method for coating a turbine engine component comprises the steps of: providing a turbine engine component having at least one sacrificial attachment on a first side; grasping the turbine engine component via the at least one sacrificial attachment to position a first surface of the turbine engine component relative to a source of coating material; and applying a coating to said first side. | 06-26-2014 |
20150241063 | COMBUSTOR WITH GROMMET HAVING PROJECTING LIP - A combustor includes a shell that bounds at least a portion of a combustion chamber. The shell includes a wall that has an orifice that opens to the combustion chamber. A grommet includes a body portion and a lip that projects from the body portion. The body portion and the lip carry a surface that extends around a passage through the grommet. At least a portion of the lip extends within the orifice of the wall of the shell. | 08-27-2015 |
20150285086 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE TURBINE VANE PLATFORM COOLING - A stator vane for a gas turbine engine includes an airfoil that extends radially from a first side of a platform. A pocket is provided in the platform on a second side opposite the airfoil. Forward and aft rails extend from the second side of the platform. One of the forward and aft rails includes a radial surface. An impingement plate is secured to the platform over the pocket. The impingement plate includes a radial wall that engages the radial surface. | 10-08-2015 |