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20130041241 | PECVD COATING METHODS FOR CAPPED SYRINGES, CARTRIDGES AND OTHER ARTICLES - A method is disclosed in which a vapor-deposited coating or layer is directly or indirectly applied to at least a portion of the internal wall of the barrel of a capped pre-assembly comprising a barrel, optionally a dispensing portion, and a cap. The cap is secured to the barrel and at least substantially isolates the distal opening of the dispensing portion from pressure conditions outside the cap. A vapor-deposited coating or layer is applied directly or indirectly to at least a portion of the internal wall of the barrel while the pre-assembly is capped. The coating or layer is applied under conditions effective to maintain communication from the barrel lumen to the exterior via the front opening, optionally further via the dispensing portion lumen if present, at the end of the applying step. The capped pre-assembly can be pressure tested easily and rapidly, for example with a test duration between 1 and 60 seconds, to determine whether it has container closure integrity. | 02-14-2013 |
20140154399 | CONTROLLING THE UNIFORMITY OF PECVD DEPOSITION - A method and apparatus for plasma modifying a workpiece such as a syringe barrel, cartridge barrel, vial, or blood tube is described. Plasma is provided within the lumen of the workpiece. The plasma is provided under conditions effective for plasma modification of a surface of the workpiece. A magnetic field is provided in at least a portion of the lumen. The magnetic field has an orientation and field strength effective to improve the uniformity of plasma modification of the interior surface of the generally cylindrical wall. A vessel made according to the process or using the apparatus described above. A pharmaceutical package comprising the syringe barrel or vial containing a pharmaceutical preparation, secured with a closure. | 06-05-2014 |
20140251859 | TRILAYER COATED PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING - An article is described including an article surface and a coating set comprising a tie coating or layer of SiO | 09-11-2014 |
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20100288628 | Cyclooctatetraene-based cathode for electrochemical cells - A new invention in cathode composition, arrangement, and design for primary and secondary batteries that offers high power, high capacity, and high specific energy is proposed herein. The claimed technology described herein incorporates materials into the cathode that results in a cathode which may accept two electrons per active site. Other advantages of the technology included herein include: 1) lower cost, 2) environmental friendliness, 3) safety, 4) a wide operational temperature range, 5) backwards compatibility with present electrochemical cells, and 6) versatility. The technology is cross-cutting, and has high impact applications, such as for electric vehicles, which require both high power and high specific energy. | 11-18-2010 |
20110232178 | Compounds and processes that generate cyclopropenes and substituted cyclopropenes on demand - Compounds and methods that release 1-methylcyclopropene, 1-trifluoromethylcyclopropene, and other substituted cyclopropenes are disclosed. The compounds and methods overcome present limitations for storage, transportation, and application of the cyclopropene containing compounds by using light, including sunlight, and/or heat as the primary release trigger. Additional products released include innocuous gases and value added aryl-group compounds. | 09-29-2011 |
20130001081 | Colorimetric or electrochemical mercury and trace metal detector - A simple and low cost device to detect the presence of mercury or other trace metals in the environment and quantify said concentration by spectrophotometric, colorimetric, or electrical conductivity is disclosed. Owing to its small size, it is suitable for portable mercury detectors or detectors that may be worn as badges in the breathing zone of workers. | 01-03-2013 |
20130281296 | Compunds and processes that generate cyclopropenes and substituted cyclopropenes on demand - Compounds and methods that release 1-methylcyclopropene, 1-trifluoromethylcyclopropene, and other substituted cyclopropenes are disclosed. The compounds and methods overcome present limitations for storage, transportation, and application of the cyclopropene containing compounds by using light, including sunlight, and/or heat as the primary release trigger. Additional products released include innocuous gases and value added aryl-group compounds. | 10-24-2013 |
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20100204247 | N-SUBSTITUTED OXINDOLINE DERIVATIVES AS CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS - A series of N-substituted oxindole derivatives represented by Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, calcium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, urinary incontinence, itchiness, allergic dermatitis, epilepsy, diabetic neuropathy, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorder, bipolar disorder and stroke, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds. | 08-12-2010 |
20110172256 | GLUCAGON RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SUCH COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included. | 07-14-2011 |
20110312911 | GLUCAGON RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SUCH COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included. | 12-22-2011 |
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20080249448 | CABLE-BASED ORTHOPEDIC BRACING SYSTEM - An orthopedic bracing system for providing support to a joint of an individual is provided. The bracing system comprises a frame configured to conform to the individual's body and configured to contact the individual such that it can provide support to the joint. The frame has at least two portions configured to connect at least a first part of the individual's body to a second part of the individual's body. The bracing system further comprises a cable interconnected to the frame, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tightness level of the cable. In one alternate embodiment, the orthopedic bracing system comprises a frame having two portions, wherein each portion has a separate adjustment system. In this embodiment, each adjustment system comprises a cable interconnected to the frame, an adjustment mechanism, and a flexible strap interconnected to the frame by means of two anchor clips and two anchor pins, each anchor pin being movably connected to the frame. In this embodiment, the adjustment system further comprises an additional flexible strap interconnected to the frame by means of the cable and two anchor clips, wherein this additional strap is affixed to and between the two anchor clips. | 10-09-2008 |
20110046528 | CABLE-BASED ORTHOPEDIC BRACING SYSTEM - An orthopedic bracing system for providing support to a joint of an individual is provided. The bracing system comprises a frame configured to conform to the individual's body and configured to contact the individual such that it can provide support to the joint. The frame has at least two portions configured to connect at least a first part of the individual's body to a second part of the individual's body. The bracing system further comprises a cable interconnected to the frame, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tightness level of the cable. In one alternate embodiment, the orthopedic bracing system comprises a frame, a cable interconnected to the frame, an adjustment mechanism, two first flexible straps, each interconnected to the frame by means of two anchor pins, wherein each anchor pin is movably connected to the frame. In this embodiment, the bracing system further comprises two second flexible straps, each interconnected to the frame by means of two strap clips, wherein each strap clip is affixed to the cable. | 02-24-2011 |
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20110239456 | In system reflow of low temperature eutectic bond balls - Low temperature bond balls connect two structures having disparate coefficients of linear thermal expansion. An integrated circuit is made to heat the device such that the low temperature bond balls melt. After melting, the bond balls solidify, and the device is operated with the bond balls solidified. In one example, one of the two structures is a semiconductor substrate, and the other structure is a printed circuit board. The integrated circuit is a die mounted to the semiconductor substrate. The bond balls include at least five percent indium, and the integrated circuit is an FPGA loaded with a bit stream. The bit stream configures the FPGA such that the FPGA has increased power dissipation, which melts the balls. After the melting, a second bit stream is loaded into the FPGA and the FPGA is operated in a normal user-mode using the second bit stream. | 10-06-2011 |
20130009322 | Through-Substrate Via Having a Strip-Shaped Through-Hole Signal Conductor - A TSV structure suitable for high speed signal transmission includes a metal strip portion that extends through a long and small diameter hole in a substrate. In one example, the metal strip portion is formed by laser ablating away portions of a metal sheath that lines a cylindrical sidewall of the hole, thereby leaving a longitudinal section of metal that is the metal strip portion. A second metal strip portion, that extends in a direction perpendicular to the hole axis, is contiguous with the metal strip portion that extends through the hole such that the two metal strip portions together form a single metal strip. Throughout its length, the single metal strip has a uniform width and thickness and therefore can have a controlled and uniform impedance. In some embodiments, multiple metal strips pass through the same TSV hole. In some embodiments, the structure is a coaxial TSV. | 01-10-2013 |
20140144971 | In System Reflow of Low Temperature Eutectic Bond Balls - Low temperature bond balls connect two structures having disparate coefficients of linear thermal expansion. An integrated circuit is made to heat the device such that the low temperature bond balls melt. After melting, the bond balls solidify, and the device is operated with the bond balls solidified. In one example, one of the two structures is a semiconductor substrate, and the other structure is a printed circuit board. The integrated circuit is a die mounted to the semiconductor substrate. The bond balls include at least five percent indium, and the integrated circuit is an FPGA loaded with a bit stream. The bit stream configures the FPGA such that the FPGA has increased power dissipation, which melts the balls. After the melting, a second bit stream is loaded into the FPGA and the FPGA is operated in a normal user-mode using the second bit stream. | 05-29-2014 |
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20080296149 | MIXED CHROMIUM OXIDE-CHROMIUM METAL SPUTTERING TARGET - An AC or DC sputtering target for depositing thin films of chromium sub oxides on a substrate contains oxides of chromium, chromium metal and incorporated oxygen. The target has a resistivity of 200Ω·cm or less. The target can be made from a combination of oxides of chromium powder and chromium metal, such as in powder form, or can be made starting with 100% chromium oxide or sub oxide material that is subjected to a reducing atmosphere either before or during the process of making the target in order to reduce a fraction of the chromium oxide and/or sub oxide material to chromium metal and retained oxygen. Such a target can enable the sputtering process to be conducted using inert argon gas only to yield a thin film of chromium oxide. This enables the surface of the target to remain in a continuously stable condition and free of the arcing problems associated with using chromium targets and argon and oxygen gas. | 12-04-2008 |
20130234005 | IMAGE SENSOR AND OPTICAL INTERACTION DEVICE USING THE SAME THEREOF - An image sensor for detecting a first and a second image light in different directions is disclosed. The image sensing device comprises a polarization beam splitter, a liquid crystal switch, a polarizer, a lens module and an image sensing device. The polarization beam splitter receives and splits the first and the second image light respectively into a first penetrative light, a first reflective light, a second penetrative light and a second reflective light. The liquid crystal switch controls the phase delay of the first and the second reflective light. The polarizer is disposed on the light emitting side of the liquid switch to control the passage of the first or the second reflective light. The lens module focuses the first or the second reflective light at a focal point. The image sensing device is disposed at the focal point to sense the focused first or second reflective light. | 09-12-2013 |
20150060125 | TOUCH PANEL - A touch panel includes a substrate, a plurality of first axis electrodes, a plurality of second axis electrodes and a first insulation layer. Each first axis electrode includes a plurality of first sub-electrodes and a plurality of first connection parts disposed between two adjacent first sub-electrodes. The first sub-electrodes and the first connection parts are monolithically formed. Each second axis electrode includes a plurality of second sub-electrodes and a plurality of second connection parts disposed between two adjacent second sub-electrodes. The second sub-electrodes and the second connection parts are monolithically formed. The first sub-electrodes and the second sub-electrodes are disposed on an identical surface. The first insulation layer is disposed on and completely covers the first axis electrodes. The first insulation layer is partially disposed between the first connection part and the second connection part. The first axis electrodes are disposed between the first insulation layer and the substrate. | 03-05-2015 |
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20080305974 | NITRATED EXTREME PRESSURE ADDITIVES AND BLENDS - This invention relates to products useful in friction-reducing extreme-pressure lubricating applications such as internal combustion engines, gear oils and applications which involve rubbing metallic moving parts. The invention includes additive blends and a process of using synergistic combinations of nitro compounds with non-chlorine containing additives such as sulfur-containing moieties and phosphorus-containing moieties. | 12-11-2008 |
20100216923 | METHOD FOR REDUCING PLATE-OUT OF SOLID PHOSPHITES IN POLYMERS - A process is described which reduces the amount of bloom and/or plate-out of phosphite antioxidants during polymer processing by the addition of at least one polyethylene glycol (or blends thereof) or polycaprolactones (or blends thereof) having an average molecular weight of approximately 1,000 to 20,000, most preferably between 4,000 to 10,000. | 08-26-2010 |
20110021839 | PHASE TRANSFER CATALYST FOR SYNTHESIS OF PENTAERYTHRITOL DIPHOSPHITES - The present invention pertains to a process for the preparation of pentaerythritol diphosphites via a one-pot, direct esterification of phosphorus trichloride with pentaerithritol, and either an alkylphenol or an arylalkylphenol which functions both as a reactant and as a solvent, with a phase transfer catalyst such as a quaternary ammonium salt. | 01-27-2011 |
20110263760 | ALKYLPHENOL FREE - LIQUID POLYMERIC PHOSPHITE POLYMER STABILIZERS - An alkylphenol-free liquid polymeric phosphite is described of general Structure IV illustrated below | 10-27-2011 |
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20130345346 | CYCLOALIPHATIC POLYPHOSPHITE POLYMER STABILIZERS - A polymeric polyphosphite and copolymeric polyphosphite is described which contains a cycloaliphatic moiety, preferably cyclohexane dimethanol, in the polyphosphite backbone chain. | 12-26-2013 |
20140350290 | LIGHT-COLORED METAL WORKING ADDITIVES - A composition having a compound having the structure: | 11-27-2014 |
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20110240753 | DIRECTED MULTIPORT EDUCTOR AND METHOD OF USE - A directed multiport jetting nozzle in an eductor having a focal point of the motive fluid inside the throat of a venturi-diffuser body of the present eductor provides an efficient pump and mixer providing substantial surface contact area between the motive flow and the bulk material for movement through the outlet of the eductor. The result of this design provides a homogeneous mixture of the motive fluid and the bulk material which may be hydrating or wetting, or the creation of a slurry, | 10-06-2011 |
20140030031 | Accurate Dry Bulk Handling System and Method of Use - Rapid evacuation and deployment of dry materials is achieved by the dual structure of this device and the method of using it to fill and empty vacuum reloading tanks automatically. This permits materials such a bentonite, barite or cement to be handled easily and without dust on a rig floor and mixed appropriately as needed for well control and completion operations. Dry bulk material is offloaded from an offshore supply vessel into atmospheric tanks, which provide fluidized bed systems to aerate and agitate and move material through piping into the vacuum re-loader tanks. The dual re-loader tank system allows one tank to be emptied while another fills thereby providing sufficient flexibility to expertly manage receiving, storage, transfer, filtration and control of the bulk material on various space-critical platforms, including offshore rigs and service vessels, that require the handling of dry bulk materials in an accurate and dust-free manner. | 01-30-2014 |
20140042060 | HYDROCARBON RECLAMATION METHOD AND ASSEMBLY - A method for removal of hydrocarbons from solid particulate matter provides a chemical treatment which moves particulate matter combined with a water and chemical mixture which is moved progressively through separation tanks to remove the particulate matter from the hydrocarbons after coating and allow the hydrocarbons to float free from the particulate substrate. The removal apparatus consists of a series of tanks through which the coated and fouled solid material is moved to progressively remove hydrocarbons from the surface of the solid material leaving the solids in one stream and the hydrocarbons in a second stream for disposal or further use. | 02-13-2014 |
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20100143906 | METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DISTINGUISHING AND SORTING SEEDS CONTAINING A GENETIC ELEMENT OF INTEREST - A method for distinguishing and sorting seeds containing a genetic element of interest from a bulk sample. In various embodiments, the present invention comprises associating a marker with at least some of the seeds containing a genetic element of interest of the bulk sample, exciting the seeds using an photonic emitting device, evaluating at least some of the seeds of the bulk sample for the presence or absence of the marker, and sorting the seeds containing a genetic element of interest based on the presence or absence of the marker. In various other embodiments, the method may comprise associating a red fluorescent protein marker with at least some of the seeds containing a genetic element of interest of the bulk sample, evaluating at least some of the seeds of the bulk sample for the presence of the red fluorescent protein marker using an evaluating device, and sorting the seeds containing a genetic element of interest based on the presence of the red fluorescent protein marker. In some embodiments, the red fluorescent protein marker is discernable when excited by a certain energy and the evaluating step comprises exciting the seeds containing a genetic element of interest with the certain energy and detecting an emission resulting at least in part from the exciting step. | 06-10-2010 |
20140058557 | METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DISTINGUISHING AND SORTING SEEDS CONTAINING A GENETIC ELEMENT OF INTEREST - In various embodiments, the present invention comprises associating a marker with at least some of the seeds containing a genetic element of interest of the bulk sample, exciting the seeds using an photonic emitting device, evaluating at least some of the seeds of the bulk sample for the presence or absence of the marker, and sorting the seeds containing a genetic element of interest based on the presence or absence of the marker. In various other embodiments, the method may comprise associating a red fluorescent protein marker with at least some of the seeds containing a genetic element of interest of the bulk sample, evaluating at least some of the seeds of the bulk sample for the presence of the red fluorescent protein marker using an evaluating device, and sorting the seeds containing a genetic element of interest based on the presence of the red fluorescent protein marker. | 02-27-2014 |
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20100087642 | Catalysis of Diketopiperazine Synthesis - Provided is a method for the synthesis of N-protected bis-3,6-[4-aminobutyl]-2,5-diketopiperazine including the step of heating a solution of ε-amino protected lysine in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and phosphorus pentoxide. | 04-08-2010 |
20120178935 | Catalysis of Diketopiperazine Synthesis - Provided is a method for the synthesis of N-protected bis-3,6-[4-aminobutyl]-2,5-diketopiperazine including the step of heating a solution of ε-amino protected lysine in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and phosphorus pentoxide. | 07-12-2012 |
20140243530 | Catalysis of Diketopiperazine Synthesis - Provided is a method for the synthesis of N-protected bis-3,6-[4-aminobutyl]-2,5-diketopiperazine including the step of heating a solution of ε-amino protected lysine in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and phosphorus pentoxide. | 08-28-2014 |
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20120172805 | ROTATIONAL ORIENTATION INDICATING HOLLOW NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - A rotational orientation indicating hollow needle assembly having a needle, stylet, and hub. A hub sidewall has at least one external surface with at least one humanly tactilely discernible surface feature indicating the rotational relationship between the hub and the needle. Any portion of any of the assembly may bear indicia, or may be color-coded, to represent the size (gauge) of the needle, or needle type as an additional guide. In an exemplary embodiment the hub may be configured with two bevel face orientation features and two bevel orthogonal orientation features alternately spaced in a radial manner about the hub. An operator pinching the hub between a thumb and forefinger thus immediately feels these orientation features. When the assembly is rotated between the thumb and forefinger, these differing orientation features rotate as well, and the difference in tactile sensation immediately alerts the operator to the position of the needle bevel. | 07-05-2012 |
20140088516 | VISUALLY SIZE-GAUGING HOLLOW NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - A visually size-gauging hollow needle assembly having a needle, stylet, and hub. At least one of a needle sleeve, needle bedding, needle attachment compound, or external indicia is size-gauging, generally by color, to indicate different sized (gauging) needles. In some embodiments, a hub sidewall has at least one external surface with at least one humanly tactilely discernible surface feature indicating the rotational relationship between the hub and the needle. An operator pinching the hub between a thumb and forefinger thus immediately feels these surface features, which may reflect the position of a needle barrel. When the assembly is rotated between the thumb and forefinger, these orientation features rotate as well, and the difference in tactile sensation immediately alerts the operator to the position of the needle bevel. | 03-27-2014 |
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20090032758 | VALVE DRIVING MECHANISM FOR AN HVAC SYSTEM - An air conditioning system of the present invention for an automotive vehicle includes a housing having at least two sections connected by two side by side air passage. A blower device of the air conditioning system discharges air into the housing. An evaporator is disposed in one of the sections for taking heat from the air discharged from the blower device to produce cool air. A heater is disposed in the other section positioned downstream of the evaporator for adding heat to the cool air to produce warm air. First and second sliding valve plates mechanically communicating with a driving mechanism of the present invention are supported by the housing for selectively closing the two side by side air passages thereby regulating air flow of cool and warm air. | 02-05-2009 |
20090149124 | Variable position low profile shutter valves - A method of mixing air in an HVAC system includes the step of simultaneously and differentially rotating the valve plates different degrees of rotation to differentially control air flowing in the housing. An assembly for controlling air flow in an HVAC system includes a mechanism for simultaneously and differentially rotating valves different degrees of rotation. The mechanism includes a control device on each shaft of each valve including a pin extending axially from each valve plate. A slide defines a plurality of serpentine slots with one of the pins slidably disposed in each of the slots. The slots each follow a path incongruent from one another for differentially rotating the valve plates in response to the slide sliding along the guide and the pins moving along the paths of the slots. | 06-11-2009 |
20090156343 | Force multiplying control cable system - A control system for use in an HVAC unit comprises a circular pulley, a semi-circular pulley, and a cable interconnecting the pulleys to rotate a spur gear. A flange extends about the periphery of the semi-circular pulley and pulley gear teeth extend radially inwardly from the flange and engage the spur gear teeth. The spur gear is rotatably supported on a gear shaft which extends through a slot in the semi-circular pulley that extends arcuately between two slot ends. The slot is spaced radially between the flange and a support shaft of the semi-circular pulley thereby allowing the semi-circular pulley and the spur gear to overlap to attain compact packaging of the system. | 06-18-2009 |
20090211391 | Balanced force control cable assembly - A balanced force control cable assembly comprising a first lever rotatably mounted in a first housing and a second lever rotatably mounted in a second housing. A control knob for selecting a temperature is attached to the first lever. A cable extends from the first lever to the second lever for rotating the second lever in response to the rotation of the control knob. A first spring engages the first housing and the first lever for applying a first pre-determined force to continually bias the first lever to rotate in a first direction. A second spring engages the second housing and the second lever for applying a second predetermined force in a second direction being opposite to the first direction to counterbalance the first spring and to maintain tension in the cable. | 08-27-2009 |
20100192721 | Pull-Pull Cable Assembly Having a Self-Adjusting Cable Tensioning Assembly - The improved pull-pull cable assembly includes a self-adjusting tensioning assembly for taking up any additional cable length gained relative to the sheathing length when the pull-pull pulley assembly is bent or looped. The self-adjusting tensioning assembly is contained within the interior compartment of one of the two pulleys and includes a biasing member simultaneously urging the first and second ends of the cable across the center of the pulley, thereby pulling or taking-up any relative increase in cable length into the interior compartment to maintain proper cable tension. | 08-05-2010 |
20110121599 | Integrated Center of Dash Food and Beverage Warmer/Cooler - An HVAC system includes a housing defining an auxiliary aperture, an occupant aperture, a circulation aperture, an inlet opening, a drip aperture, having at least one treatment device disposed therein, and defines a pre-treatment space between the inlet opening and the treatment device. An instrument panel has a façade and a backside opposite the façade and defines a passage extending from the façade to the backside and terminates at the housing. An auxiliary article module is disposed in the passage, abuts the housing and has walls defining an auxiliary article compartment, an auxiliary hole, an outer circulation hole, and a drip hole. The holes and their corresponding apertures are aligned and abutting for receiving air and liquid between the housing and the auxiliary article compartment. A circulation duct extends between the circulation aperture and the pre-treatment space for carrying air therebetween. | 05-26-2011 |
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20120024448 | Printing ink, transfers, and methods of decorating polyolefin articles - The ink of the invention comprises a mixture of finely subdivided polyethylene powder, an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon solvent, a dispersing agent, an indicia material additive such as a dye or pigment and/or a physical property enhancing additive such as alumina, glass beads, silica, metal flakes, etc. Preferably high and very high molecular weight polyethylene is used, alone or in mixture with lower density polyethylene in amounts from 25 to 45 weight percent in the ink. The polyethylene can have a particle size from 1 nanometer to 150 microns, preferably from 0.1 to 100 microns. | 02-02-2012 |
20120261862 | IN-MOLD INDICIA MARKING OF ROTATIONAL MOLDED PRODUCTS - This invention comprises a self-supporting, temperature-stable, indicia-bearing laminate of at least one layer of a non-oriented polyolefin film having an indicia array and a layer of a non-oriented polyolefin support film. The indicia layer laminate is formed by printing a carrier sheet with at least one layer of a printing ink comprising a mixture of particulate polyolefin, indicia material and a polyolefin-compatible resin. The polyolefin support film is printed as a layer over the indicia layer with a mixture of a polyolefin and a polyolefin-compatible resin. The printed layers are cured into non-oriented films, forming an indicia transfer. The transfer is used by removing the indicia-bearing laminate from the carrier sheet and applying the laminate to the inside surface of a rotational mold where it melts and fuses into the outer wall of a polyolefin product during the formation of the product in the rotational molding cycle. | 10-18-2012 |
20140106093 | PRINTING INK, TRANSFERS, AND METHODS OF DECORATING POLYOLEFIN ARTICLES - The transfer of the invention is prepared by printing a layer onto a carrier substrate with an ink that comprises a mixture of finely subdivided polyethylene powder, an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon solvent, a dispersing agent, and an additive material such as a dye or pigment indicia material and/or a physical property enhancing material such as alumina, glass beads, silica, metal flakes, etc. Preferably high and very high molecular weight polyethylene is used, alone or in mixture with lower density polyethylene in amounts from 25 to 45 weight percent in the ink. The printed layer is thermally treated to remove the hydrocarbon solvent resulting in a transfer having a carrier substrate coated with a printed layer consisting essentially of polyethylene and the additive material. | 04-17-2014 |
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20110280357 | Tc-99m PRODUCED BY PROTON IRRADIATION OF A FLUID TARGET SYSTEM - Methods for producing Tc-99m radioisotope by proton irradiation of a fluid target matrix. A method of producing Tc-99m includes irradiating a fluid target matrix comprising Mo-100 with a proton beam to transform at least a portion of Mo-100 to Tc-99m. Optionally, the fluid target matrix further includes at least one of O-18, O-16, or N-14, which upon exposure to the proton beam concurrently transform at least a portion of O-18 to F-18, at least a portion of O-16 to N-13, at least a portion of the O-16 to O-15, or at least a portion of N-14 to C-11. The method further includes isolating Tc-99m and optionally at least one of F-18, N-13, O-15, or C-11 from the irradiated fluid target matrix. An additional source of Tc-99m is available from the decay of Mo-99 that is co-produced from the Mo-100 during irradiation with the proton beam. | 11-17-2011 |
20140140923 | TIN-117m SOMATOSTATIN RECEPTOR BINDING COMPOUNDS AND METHODS - Tin-117m somatoostatin analogues or antagonist are used to treat tumors and symptoms associated with these tumors which express somatostatin receptors, such as gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. The tin-117m somatostatin receptor binding compounds can be administered at a dosage which is effectively apoptotic and not necrotic. Also, if desired, it can be administered at a dose that is necrotic and/or induces necrosis, but only to cells within 290 microns of the tin-117m atom. A novel somatostatin analogue is also disclosed, as well as novel methods to produce the tin labeled analogues and antagonists. | 05-22-2014 |
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20100166653 | COMPOSITIONS OF HIGH SPECIFIC ACTIVITY SN-117M AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE SAME - Compositions of high specific activity | 07-01-2010 |
20120307953 | General Radioisotope Production Method Employing PET-Style Target Systems - Methods for producing a radioisotope by a charged particle irradiation of a fluid target matrix are provided. A method of producing a radioisotope includes irradiating a fluid target matrix comprising a compound of a target isotope with a charged particle beam to transform at least a portion of the target isotope to the radioisotope, and isolating the radioisotope from the irradiated fluid target matrix. The target isotope may be an isotope of cadmium, an isotope of thallium, an isotope of zinc, an isotope of gallium, an isotope of tellurium, an isotope of molybdenum, an isotope of rhodium, an isotope of selenium, an isotope of nickel, an isotope of yttrium, an isotope of strontium, an isotope of bismuth, an isotope of tungsten, and an isotope of titanium, provided that the target isotope is not Mo-100. | 12-06-2012 |
20120321558 | COMPOSITIONS OF HIGH SPECIFIC ACTIVITY SN-117M AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE SAME - Compositions of high specific activity | 12-20-2012 |
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20080223681 | SELECTABLE ONE-WAY CLUTCH - A controllable selectable one-way clutch is provided for use within a hybrid transmission. The clutch comprises an outer and inner race, and a first and second selector plate. A transmission motor controller synchronizes the speeds of the races to facilitate application and release of the clutch, and a transmission controller communicates a signal to the clutch for re-positioning of the plates to apply and release the clutch. The clutch has three operational modes, including freewheeling and holding torque in one direction or both directions. A method is also provided for applying a selectable one-way clutch in a vehicle having a hybrid transmission with a motor controller and a transmission controller, including synchronizing the clutch speed using the motor controller, detecting the direction of the race speed difference, communicating the race speed difference to the transmission controller, and selecting between the clutch operational modes in response to the detected speed difference. | 09-18-2008 |
20080271534 | SENSOR GAP BALANCER - An assembly for positioning a torque sensor having a receiver and a transmitter is provided. The assembly includes a first annular member, wherein the receiver is coupled to the first annular member. A second annular member is disposed proximate the first annular member. A bearing assembly is disposed between the first annular member and the second annular member. The bearing assembly includes a first race formed to the first annular member, a second race formed to the second annular member, and a bearing disposed between the first race and the second race for allowing the first race and the second race to rotate relative to one another. A radially extending member is coupled to the second race. The receiver is radially displaced from the bearing assembly and the transmitter is mounted to a mounting surface of the radially extending member opposite the receiver at a predefined axial distance. | 11-06-2008 |
20110005617 | VALVE CONFIGURATION FOR A LUBRICATION CIRCUIT OF A LATCHED PUMP APPLIED CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A hydraulic control circuit for a transmission is provided including a source of pressurized fluid and at least one selectively engageable torque transmitting mechanism. At least one latching valve is provided in communication with the source and is operable to selectively communicate the pressurized fluid to effect engagement of the at least one torque transmitting mechanism. The at least one latching valve is operable to maintain engagement the at least one torque transmitting mechanism irrespective of the presence of the pressurized fluid. A valve is in fluid communication with the source. A lubrication circuit is provided and is operable to lubricate the transmission. The valve is operable to variably communicate the pressurized fluid to the lubrication circuit. A transmission incorporating the hydraulic control circuit is also disclosed. | 01-13-2011 |
20120103437 | VALVE CONFIGURATION FOR A LUBRICATION CIRCUIT OF A LATCHED PUMP APPLIED CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A hydraulic control circuit for a transmission is provided including a source of pressurized fluid and at least one selectively engageable torque transmitting mechanism. At least one latching valve is provided in communication with the source and is operable to selectively communicate the pressurized fluid to effect engagement of the at least one torque transmitting mechanism. The at least one latching valve is operable to maintain engagement the at least one torque transmitting mechanism irrespective of the presence of the pressurized fluid. A valve is in fluid communication with the source. A lubrication circuit is provided and is operable to lubricate the transmission. The valve is operable to variably communicate the pressurized fluid to the lubrication circuit. A transmission incorporating the hydraulic control circuit is also disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
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20080226748 | Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide and Hypochlorous Acid in a Liquid Biocide - A liquid biocide containing stabilized chlorine dioxide and hypochlorous acid for various uses, including use as a teat dip or dairy animals. The stable, prophylactic biocide consists essentially of 0.10-20.0% by weight of a chlorite salt, 0.1-3.0% by weight of an acid, 0.10-2.0% by weight of an alkaline agent, and the balance water. Chlorite salt reacts with the acid to form germicidal chlorine dioxide and hypochlorous acid. The acid constituency and the alkaline agent constituency regulate the pH of the solution such that the biocide is stable when mixed for a period greater than two months. The present disclosure also includes a method of producing a stable, prophylactic biocide for dairy cattle, the method comprising 0.10-20.0% by weight of a chlorite salt, 0.10-3.0% by weight of an acid, 0.10-2.0% by weight of an alkaline agent, and the balance water in a container, and sealing the container. In the method, the acid and alkaline agent constituencies regulate the pH of the solution such that the formation of hydronium ions from the acid is correspondingly regulated to stabilize the solution for a period greater than two months from the date of sealing. | 09-18-2008 |
20090090304 | Animal Bedding Additive and Animal Bedding Containing the Same - An animal bedding mixture is disclosed herein. The animal bedding mixture includes a bedding material and a bedding material additive. Bedding material is preferably straw, sawdust, sand or recycled manure solids. The bedding material additive is preferably 60-99% by weight absorbent clay powder, 0.1 to 35% by weight chlorite salt, and 0.01-35% by weight sodium bisulfate or sodium percarbonate. The bedding material additive of the present disclosure is inert when dry and neither germicidal or acidic. However, when the additive is exposed to moisture, such as animal urine, the sodium bisulfate will acidify the liquid, causing the formation of hypochlorous acid and chlorine dioxide. Hypochlorous acid and chlorine dioxide are very powerful, broad spectrum germicides that have proven efficacy against | 04-09-2009 |
20090110754 | Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide and Hypochlorous Acid in a Liquid Biocide - A liquid biocide containing stabilized chlorine dioxide and hypochlorous acid for various uses, including use as a teat dip or dairy animals. The stable, prophylactic biocide consists essentially of 0.10-20.0% by weight of a chlorite salt, 0.1-3.0% by weight of an acid, 0.10-2.0% by weight of an alkaline agent, and the balance water. Chlorite salt reacts with the acid to form germicidal chlorine dioxide and hypochlorous acid. The acid constituency and the alkaline agent constituency regulate the pH of the solution such that the biocide is stable when mixed for a period greater than two months. The present disclosure also includes a method of producing a stable, prophylactic biocide for dairy cattle, the method comprising 0.10-20.0% by weight of a chlorite salt, 0.10-3.0% by weight of an acid, 0.10-2.0% by weight of an alkaline agent, and the balance water in a container, and sealing the container. In the method, the acid and alkaline agent constituencies regulate the pH of the solution such that the formation of hydronium ions from the acid is correspondingly regulated to stabilize the solution for a period greater than two months from the date of sealing. | 04-30-2009 |
20090283053 | Hoof Bath System - The present invention is directed to methods for applying bovine foot and hoof treatment compositions having two or more specific and complimentary antimicrobial components in a hoof bath just prior to use to work more effectively. These antimicrobial components may include antimicrobial inorganic salts of certain heavy metals, cationic agents, peroxides, aldehydes, fatty acids, iodines or other suitable compounds effective in the killing of microorganisms. The invention also relates to a foot bath system for delivery, retention, and drainage of foot bath chemicals and waste material. | 11-19-2009 |
20100218731 | Hoof bath system - The present invention is directed to methods for applying bovine foot and hoof treatment compositions having two or more specific and complimentary antimicrobial components in a hoof bath just prior to use to work more effectively. These antimicrobial components may include antimicrobial inorganic salts of certain heavy metals, cationic agents, peroxides, aldehydes, fatty acids, iodines or other suitable compounds effective in the killing of microorganisms. | 09-02-2010 |
20120192805 | Hoof Bath System - The present invention is directed to methods for applying bovine foot and hoof treatment compositions having two or more specific and complimentary antimicrobial components in a hoof bath just prior to use to work more effectively. These antimicrobial components may include antimicrobial inorganic salts of certain heavy metals, cationic agents, peroxides, aldehydes, fatty acids, iodines or other suitable compounds effective in the killing of microorganisms. The invention also relates to a foot bath system for delivery, retention, and drainage of foot bath chemicals and waste material. | 08-02-2012 |
20120301407 | METHOD OF TREATING A MAMMALIAN TEAT AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS - A method of treating or protecting a mammalian teat by applying a topical composition to the teat, wherein the topical conditioning composition comprises (a) citrate; (b) methylene blue; and (c) an alkyl para-hydroxybenzoate; as well as related methods and compositions. | 11-29-2012 |
20130052342 | ANTIMICROBIAL SURFACE TREATMENT - A surface treatment powder comprising (a) about 50 wt. % or more of a percarbonate, perphosphate, persulfate, peroxide or perborate salt; (b) about 0.2-10 wt. % of a chlorinated isocyanurate salt; and (c) a bleach activator, and method of using same to inhibit the growth of a microorganism on a surface. | 02-28-2013 |
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20120211989 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC FIELDS IN ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC APPLICATIONS - An electro-hydrodynamic system that extracts energy from a gas stream, which includes an injector that injects a first species of particles having the same polarity into the gas stream, wherein particle movement with the gas stream is opposed by a first electric field; an electric field generator that generates a second electric field opposing the first, such that the net electric field at a predetermined distance downstream from the injector is approximately zero; an upstream collector that collects a second species of particles having a polarity opposite the first particle species; a downstream collector that collects the charged particle; and a load coupled between the downstream collector and the upstream collector, wherein the load converts the kinetic energy of the gas stream into electric power. | 08-23-2012 |
20130008315 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENERGY AND PARTICLE EXTRACTION FROM AN EXHAUST SYSTEM - A system for energy and particle extraction from an exhaust stream containing entrained particles, the system including an ionizer, a downstream collector, and an electrical couple. The ionizer is configured to charge the particles within the exhaust stream to a first charge polarity. The downstream collector is disposed downstream from the ionizer within the exhaust stream, and is configured to collect the charged particles. The electrical couple is configured to electrically couple a load between the ionizer and the downstream collector, wherein the load converts energy of the exhaust stream into electric power. | 01-10-2013 |
20130292944 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC FIELDS IN ELECTRO-HYDRODYNAMIC APPLICATIONS - An electro-hydrodynamic system that extracts energy from a gas stream, which includes an injector that injects a first species of particles having the same polarity into the gas stream, wherein particle movement with the gas stream is opposed by a first electric field; an electric field generator that generates a second electric field opposing the first, such that the net electric field at a predetermined distance downstream from the injector is approximately zero; an upstream collector that collects a second species of particles having a polarity opposite the first particle species; a downstream collector that collects the charged particle; and a load coupled between the downstream collector and the upstream collector, wherein the load converts the kinetic energy of the gas stream into electric power. | 11-07-2013 |
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20100059570 | Wound Closure Material - Articles are provided having no orientation or a multi-directional orientation. Such articles may be in the form of films, ribbons, sheets, and/or tapes and may be utilized as buttresses with a surgical stapling apparatus or as reinforcing means for suture lines. | 03-11-2010 |
20100076489 | WOUND CLOSURE MATERIAL - Articles are provided having no orientation or a multi-directional orientation. Such articles may be in the form of films, ribbons, sheets, and/or tapes and may be utilized as buttresses with a surgical stapling apparatus or as reinforcing means for suture lines. The articles may be produced with a polymeric material having an agent, such as a chemotherapeutic agent or a radiotherapeutic agent, incorporated therein or applied as a coating thereon. | 03-25-2010 |
20120273547 | CIRCULAR STAPLER AND STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL - A surgical stapling instrument comprises a staple cartridge assembly having a plurality of rows of staple receiving slots, an anvil assembly having an anvil member defining a plurality of rows of staple forming recesses, the staple cartridge assembly, the anvil assembly, or both, having one or more attachment members; and a staple line reinforcement material attached to the attachment members by ultrasonic welding. The staple line reinforcement material can be attached to an anvil assembly utilizing a retainer. | 11-01-2012 |
20140318684 | CIRCULAR STAPLER AND STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL - A surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge assembly having a plurality of rows of staple receiving slots and an anvil assembly having a plurality of rows of staple forming recesses. The staple cartridge assembly, the anvil assembly, or both have one or more attachment members overmolded thereon. A staple line reinforcement material is attached to the attachment members. | 10-30-2014 |
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20100087840 | WOUND CLOSURE MATERIAL - Articles are provided having no orientation or a multi-directional orientation. Such articles may be in the form of films, ribbons, sheets, and/or tapes and may be utilized as buttresses with a surgical stapling apparatus or as reinforcing means for suture lines. The articles may be produced with etchings on at least a part of a surface of the article. | 04-08-2010 |
20100292730 | PROCESS OF MAKING BIOABSORBABLE FILAMENTS - Methods for making bioabsorbable copolymer filaments are provided herein. The methods include drying the polymer pellets to be extruded, melt extrusion of copolymer components, stretching the filaments in one or more draw steps and permitting the drawn filaments to relax. The copolymer preferably contains units derived from glycolide or glycolic acid and units derived from an alkylene carbonate, such as, for example, trimethylene carbonate. | 11-18-2010 |
20120299213 | Process of Making Bioabsorbable Filaments - Methods for making bioabsorbable copolymer filaments are provided herein. The methods include drying the polymer pellets to be extruded, melt extrusion of copolymer components, stretching the filaments in one or more draw steps and permitting the drawn filaments to relax. The copolymer preferably contains units derived from glycolide or glycolic acid and units derived from an alkylene carbonate, such as, for example, trimethylene carbonate. | 11-29-2012 |
20130123816 | HYDROPHILIC MEDICAL DEVICES - A medical device including a plasma-treated porous substrate that is functionalized to provide a hydrophilic surface, and a process for preparing such a medical device, are disclosed. The method includes plasma treating at least a portion of a surface of a porous substrate with a gas species selected from oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and combination thereof. The gas species is configured to functionalize the surface of the medical device and form a hydrophilic surface. | 05-16-2013 |
20130153634 | Surgical Stapling Apparatus Including Buttress Attachment Via Tabs - An apparatus for joining two hollow organ sections with an annular array of surgical staples includes a staple cartridge component, an anvil component, a buttress component and a fastening member. The staple cartridge component includes a plurality of surgical staples arranged in an annular array. The anvil component is movable relative to the staple cartridge component between spaced apart and approximated positions to adjustably clamp the organ sections between the staple cartridge and anvil components. The buttress components are configured and dimensioned to be positioned on a distal surface of the staple cartridge component and the proximal surface of the anvil component. In particular, the buttress component includes a buttress member and a plurality of circumferentially arranged tabs extending proximally from the buttress member. The fastening member is configured and dimensioned to engage the plurality of circumferentially arranged tabs to securely position the buttress component on the staple cartridge component. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153638 | Surgical Stapling Apparatus Including Releasable Surgical Buttress - A staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapling apparatus includes a cartridge body including a tissue contacting surface defining a plurality of staple retaining slots, a staple disposed within each staple retaining slot of the cartridge body, and a substantially circular buttress. The buttress includes an inner portion, an outer portion, and a middle portion extending between the inner portion and the outer portion. At least one stiffened region joins the buttress to the tissue contacting surface of the cartridge body. The inner portion, the middle portion, the outer portion, and the at least one stiffened region are all formed from a common material. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153639 | Buttress Assembly for Use with Surgical Stapling Device - An apparatus for joining two hollow organ sections includes a staple cartridge component, an anvil component, a knife member, a buttress mount and a buttress member. The staple cartridge component includes a plurality of surgical staples in an annular array. The anvil component is movable relative to the staple cartridge component between spaced apart and approximated positions to adjustably clamp tissue. The knife member is movable relative to the staple cartridge component. The buttress mount is concentrically disposed at least partially within the lumen of the knife member. The buttress mount includes a plurality of spokes radially extending outward and a plurality of legs detachably secured with an inner wall of the knife member. The buttress member is secured with the plurality of spokes of the buttress mount. The buttress member is concentrically aligned with the plurality of surgical staples. | 06-20-2013 |
20130193190 | Circular Stapler Including Buttress - A surgical stapling device for joining tissue portions includes a handle assembly, and a tubular body portion having a staple cartridge assembly containing a plurality of surgical staples in an annular array. The surgical stapling device includes an anvil assembly having a shaft for removably connecting the anvil assembly to the tubular body portion. The anvil assembly and the tubular body portion are juxtaposed with respect to one another along the shaft and are arranged so as to be approximated with respect to one another. The surgical stapling device includes a buttress material supported by the tubular body portion and disposed between the anvil assembly and the staple cartridge assembly. The surgical stapling device includes a suture material that is adapted for engagement with the tubular body portion and the buttress material to secure the buttress material to the tubular body portion. | 08-01-2013 |
20130193191 | Buttress Support Design For EEA Anvil - An apparatus for joining two hollow organ sections with an annular array of surgical staples includes a staple cartridge, an anvil, a buttress member, and a buttress mount. In particular, the staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical staples in an annular array. The anvil includes an anvil member and a shaft extending therefrom. The anvil member defines a plurality of staple pockets for deforming the surgical staples. The anvil is movable relative to the staple cartridge component between spaced apart and approximated positions to adjustably clamp tissue between the staple cartridge and the anvil. The buttress member is concentrically aligned with the plurality of staple pockets defined in the anvil member. The buttress mount is detachably secured with the shaft of the anvil. The buttress mount includes at least one support member radially extending outward to secure the buttress member to the anvil member. | 08-01-2013 |
20140155916 | Multi-Layer Porous Film Material - A surgical implant includes at least two porous film layers each having a plurality of pores. The porous film layers are in a stacked configuration and are interconnected to one another at a plurality of attachment points to define at least one void between the porous film layers. | 06-05-2014 |
20140166721 | Folded Buttress for Use with a Surgical Apparatus - An end effector for use with a surgical apparatus. The end effector comprising a staple cartridge having a tissue contacting surface defining a central longitudinal slot and an anvil plate having a tissue contacting surface defining a central longitudinal slot. A folded surgical buttress configured to overlie each of the tissue contacting surfaces of the staple cartridge and anvil plate and configured to retain the surgical buttress to the tissue contacting surfaces of each of the staple cartridge and anvil plate. The surgical buttress having a first longitudinal portion, a second longitudinal portion, and middle longitudinal portion between the first and second longitudinal portions, wherein the middle longitudinal portion is folded and configured to fit within the central longitudinal slot of each of the staple cartridge and anvil plate. | 06-19-2014 |
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20130025811 | RIGGING SYSTEM FOR CASTING RAILCAR COUPLER PARTS - A rigging system for casting railcar coupler knuckles is provided. The rigging system comprises cope and drag portions of a mold, a down sprue defined in said cope portion, at least one riser defined in said mold, at least two ingates defined at least partially in said mold and connected to said at least one riser, at least two knuckle mold cavities defined in said mold, and wherein said ingates have a non-circular shape. | 01-31-2013 |
20130025815 | DOWN SPRUE CORE FOR USE IN CASTING RAILCAR COUPLER KNUCKLES - A core for use in railcar coupler part casting processes is provided. The core has a hollow body, a top with a first opening defined therein, a bottom having a generally rounded wall, and second and third openings defined in the side wall of the body. | 01-31-2013 |
20140034804 | DOWN SPRUE CORE FOR USE IN CASTING RAILCAR COUPLER KNUCKLES - A core for use in railcar coupler part casting processes is provided. The core includes a body with a side wall, a first opening in a top wall of said body a second opening in a bottom wall of said body, a channel defined through said body connecting said first and said second openings, and at least one channel defined in said bottom wall. | 02-06-2014 |
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20130104785 | REMOTE ADJUSTMENT OF A ROW UNIT OF AN AGRICULTURAL DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
20130112121 | DOWN AND/OR UP FORCE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - An agricultural device includes a number of row units that each includes a seed furrow opener that creates a furrow in the soil for seed placement. Each row unit is mounted to a toolbar of the device by means of a four-bar linkage which allows each row unit to move vertically to adjust to the contour of the soil independently of the other row units on the same toolbar. The four-bar linkages include one or more springs which work to transfer weight from the toolbar to the row unit. An actuator varies the tension in the spring thereby adjusting the down or up force applied to the row unit. | 05-09-2013 |
20150066315 | REMOTE ADJUSTMENT OF A ROW UNIT OF AN AGRICULTURAL DEVICE - Agricultural devices, row unit adjustment systems, and methods of adjusting a depth of a furrow are provided. In some aspects, an agricultural device is adapted to plant seeds and includes a frame, a furrow opener coupled to the frame and adapted to cut a furrow including a depth, a sensor adapted to sense a characteristic associated with planting seeds and generate a signal associated with the sensed characteristic, and a processing unit receiving the signal associated with the sensed characteristic. The depth of the furrow is adjustable based on the signal associated with the sensed characteristic. Such characteristic may be a characteristic of the soil, a force applied to the agricultural device, or a position of a portion of the agricultural device. | 03-05-2015 |
20150073668 | DOWN AND/OR UP FORCE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - An agricultural device includes a number of row units that each includes a seed furrow opener that creates a furrow in the soil for seed placement. Each row unit is mounted to a toolbar of the device by means of a four-bar linkage which allows each row unit to move vertically to adjust to the contour of the soil independently of the other row units on the same toolbar. The four-bar linkages include one or more springs which work to transfer weight from the toolbar to the row unit. An actuator varies the tension in the spring thereby adjusting the down or up force applied to the row unit. | 03-12-2015 |