Patents Issued in August 25, 2011
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Publication number: 20110203224Abstract: An inserter apparatus for inserting an item into a holder. The inserter apparatus includes a deck, a mover, an opening system, and a controller. The deck can slidably support the holder from a first location to an item loading location. The mover can move the holder along the deck, wherein the mover includes a drive motor, a conveyor connected to the drive motor, and a gripper connected to the conveyor. The drive motor is a servo motor. The opening system is at the item loading location for opening the holder and inserting the item into the holder. The controller is connected to the servo motor. The controller is adapted to vary speed of the servo motor to thereby vary speed of the conveyor and the holder along the deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventor: Thomas H. Rosenkranz
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Publication number: 20110203225Abstract: A unit for applying opening devices on packages of pourable food products, comprises a first conveying device to feed the opening devices along a first path, a second conveying device to feed the packages along a second path, a third conveying device movable about a first axis to displace the opening devices along a third path from a withdrawal station to an application station of the opening devices, a gripping member for gripping an opening device, and a supporting plate to support the gripping member; wherein the supporting plate is coupled to the third conveying device; the gripping member is displaceable, at the application station in a defined plane by a first direction transversal to the first axis and to the second path, and by the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Andrea Maccagnani, Lars Skarin, Mahmod Tabarte, Urban Johansson
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Publication number: 20110203226Abstract: Provided is a three-ply insulating material which has combined properties to selected gases and vapors, thermal insulation, and humidity control. The device is built as a composite of three layers. The outer layer is made from breathable non woven composite. This layer is adjacent to and bonded to the middle layer, composed of high loft fibrous material with substantial weight to volume ratio, between about 2 to about 20 kg/m3. This middle layer is adjacent to a third layer of breathable non woven composite. The composite layered structure so designed forms an insulation blanket with thermal resistance of about 0.8 m2 ° K/W and moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) between 50 and 10000 l/m2/hr.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Yael Bonneh
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Publication number: 20110203227Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of sterilizing elastomeric articles in a manner that prevents and/or reduces degradation to the articles, particularly degradation that may be caused and/or accelerated by sterilization techniques such as gamma irradiation, x-ray irradiation, and electron-beam processing. The methods include packaging the elastomeric articles in order to improve their resistance to degradation. In certain aspects of the invention, packaged elastomeric articles, optionally containing one or more antidegradants, such as antioxidant and/or antiozonant compounds, are also provided. The methods of providing degradation-resistant elastomeric articles in accordance with the present invention may also be used to reduce the occurrence of cracking and discoloration in elastomeric articles, regardless of whether they are subjected to sterilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATIONInventors: Seong Fong CHEN, Wei Cheong WONG
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Publication number: 20110203228Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of vacuum packaging and vacuum packaging techniques. Embodiments of the present invention include bales and packages comprising a sealed chamber having an internal volume at a pressure less than ambient atmospheric pressure. In alternate embodiments of the present invention, the internal volume of the package comprises a bulk material, a bulk fiber material, fibers or fibrous materials. Also disclosed are methods for packaging, packaging systems and apparatus for packaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Michael Ray McLaughlin, Charles Duane Mullins, Charles Clifton Sanders, Hillard Birdell Smithers, III, Gregory Kyle Nelson
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Publication number: 20110203229Abstract: One or more lasers (80, 100) form one or more crease lines (140, 150, 151) in a flexible wrapping material (60). The flexible wrapping material is then folded about the one or more crease lines when encapsulating an item to be wrapped within the flexible wrapping material. The flexible wrapping material may have poor dead-fold characteristics and can comprise a flow-wrapping material. A single laser or multiple lasers can serve to form the one or more crease lines. The crease lines can be formed on a same side of the flexible wrapping material or on both sides thereof. By one approach, folding the flexible wrapping material about the one or more crease lines forms, at least in part, a form-factor conformal pocket to accommodate the aforementioned item. By another approach, folding the flexible wrapping material about the one or more crease lines forms, at least in part, a gusset.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Ronald H. Exner, Paul Veternik, Monique Evans, Stefan Scheuch
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Publication number: 20110203230Abstract: A method of inserting postal items into envelopes, comprising, for each of said envelopes: holding the envelope in an inserting position with an open end oriented towards a postal item transport path and with an envelope edge perpendicular to the open end against an alignment surface that defines an envelope alignment axis at the inserting position; displacing one or more of the postal items along the postal item transport path into the envelope, an edge of the or each postal item, at least partway along the transport path, being urged against and guided by an alignment surface that defines a postal item alignment axis along the postal item transport path, wherein the envelope alignment axis is offset from the postal item alignment axis by a predetermined distance in a direction away from the postal item transport path.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: NEOPOST TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Harrie HEEMSTRA, Herman SYTEMA
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Publication number: 20110203231Abstract: A goods-to-person picking station and method of picking goods from a product container and placing the goods in at least one order container includes a product container-handling mechanism and at least one order container-handling mechanism juxtaposed with the product container-handling mechanism. The product container-handling mechanism supplies a product container to a pick area. The at least one order container-handling mechanism supplies at least one order container to the pick area. In this manner, an operator can pick goods from a product container at the pick area and place the goods selectively to the at least one order container at the pick area. The product container-handling mechanism includes a product container elevator assembly and a product container extractor assembly. The elevator assembly elevates a product container from the feed area to the pick area. The extractor assembly transfers a product container from the pick area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Dematic Corp.Inventors: Philipp J. Hortig, Matthew A. Steenwyk, Aaron J. Hayden, Raffaele Destro, Beat Losenegger
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Publication number: 20110203232Abstract: The invention relates to a girth for horse saddles which allows distributing pressure proportionally on the body of the animal, it being adapted to the geometry of the animal during physical exercise, made up of a main girth body (1) with V-shaped die-cuts (5), articulating thereto several straps (2) and buckles (3), wherein each of the straps (2) is independently joined to several elastic rings (4), which are secured on the outer and central part of said girth, each of the elastic rings (4) acting independently for each of the straps (2) incorporating at their ends several perforations (6) for fixing the length thereof by means of screw pins (7), which in turn allow interchanging the buckles (3); having special application in the equestrian sector where a girth having said features is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Constantino SANCHEZ MARTINEZ, Gustavo Sugliano Olivera
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Publication number: 20110203233Abstract: All English and Western horse saddles require the use of a saddle pad (sometimes called a saddle blanket). This pad sits underneath the saddle to protect the horse from rubbing. Saddle pads are relatively inexpensive and often viewed as fashion accessories so are discarded with regularity. Saddle pad pillows repurpose saddle pads by doubling and sewing the pad, filling with polyfil or kapok, and adding patching or embroidery. The result is a large decorative pillow with a history. Saddle pad pillows provide reuse/repurpose of an item with no other utility and sometimes provide an event or horse keepsake. The pillows will typically be released with information on the previous owner (the horse) so that they can be used as keepsakes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Kimberly A. Wasson
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Publication number: 20110203234Abstract: A conventional dust-catcher for blast furnace gas comprises a pressure vessel, with a gas inlet and outlet dome (14), a separation chamber (16) and a lower dust hopper (18), and a diffuser pipe (26) extending axially through the gas inlet and outlet dome (14) into the separation chamber (16). To increase the separation efficiency of such a dust hopper (18), it is proposed to centrally arrange a flow deflecting chamber (50, 50?), having a smaller cross-section than the separation chamber (16), in the separation chamber (16), so that there remains an annular settlement chamber (52) between the inner wall of the separation chamber (16). The diffuser pipe (26) is connected to this flow deflecting chamber (50, 50?) so as to axially discharge a downward gas flow into the top end of the flow deflecting chamber (50, 50?), wherein this downward gas flow is deflected upward.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2008Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: PAUL WURTH S.A.Inventor: Alfred Wolsfeld
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Publication number: 20110203235Abstract: A dust collection system has a cyclone separator in which dust is separated from an air stream and the air stream is passed from a separator and flows through a final filter back into the ambient air. A flame arrester is positioned downstream of the separator, either in advance of or after the final filter. The flame arrester defines a multiplicity of narrow channels to permit exhaust air flow but block any flame front. In a preferred embodiment the flame arrester is in the form of a sheath of a porous metal material surrounding the final filter. The sheath may comprise a metal wire mesh screen, with a guard cage surrounding the screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Robert M. Witter
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Publication number: 20110203236Abstract: A cyclonic dust collector arrangement employs a cyclone that has a conic body formed of a conic wall. An upper divider plate closes off the upper end of the conic body, with a vortex tube descending from a central passage in the divider plate. The conic body has a narrow nose at a lower end so that the upper divider plate and the lower nose define a cyclonic chamber within the conic body. The inlet conduit penetrates the conic wall below the divider plate. The fan chamber of the separator is mounted above the divider plate, and serves to induce air flow from the inlet conduit into the cyclonic chamber, and through said vortex tube into the fan chamber. The air is discharged through a final filter. This construction has reduced manufacture costs and improved dust separation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Robert M. Witter
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Publication number: 20110203237Abstract: A dust collection arrangement employs a variable frequency drive to supply AC to its fan motor. A current sensor measures the current drawn by the motor, and this is compared with a preset value. The variable frequency drive adjusts the frequency of the AC applied to the motor to maintain the motor current at the preset level. This keeps the flow of air in the system optimal as dust producing tools are added or taken off.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Robert M. Witter, Jeffrey Hill
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Publication number: 20110203238Abstract: A dust collector arrangement has a dust separator supported on a frame, with a lid for the dust collection barrel is mounted onto the frame below it. The lid is supported at a fixed elevation above the surface of the shop floor to create a space or clearance between the rim of the dust collection barrel and the lid. The barrel is supported on casters, and can be rolled into place under the rim, and can be rolled out for emptying. Over-center latches positioned at intervals around the upper part of the barrel side wall, engage corresponding structure on the lid. These pull the barrel upwards against the lid and with the barrel casters lifted off the floor surface. The latch members release to lower the barrel for emptying.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Robert M. Witter, Jeffrey Hill, John J. Fitzsimmons
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Publication number: 20110203239Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner filter bag, comprising an inlet opening (3), a filter bag material which has an inner layer of nonwoven material (10) at least in the region of the inlet opening, and a holding plate (2) which is arranged on the outside of the filter bag in the region of the inlet opening, can be attached to a vacuum cleaner holding means for securing the vacuum cleaner filter bag and on which a closure device (4) for closing the inlet opening is provided, wherein the nonwoven material, in the region of the inlet opening, has a surface (20) which is provided in such a manner that the formation of a filter cake on said surface is avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Ralf Sauer, Jan Schultink
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Publication number: 20110203240Abstract: A filter element may include an annular filter body and an internal support frame. The filter body may be supported radially on the inside of the internal support frame. At least one end disk may be disposed at the filter body and the internal support frame. The end disk may have a central disk opening and a radial seal arranged coaxially to the disk opening. The internal support frame may have a plurality of radial centering elements distributed in the circumferential direction. The frame may be projected inwardly and extends to a radial end on the inside at an inner wall of the end disk. The inner wall may enclose the disk opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Norbert Langner
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Publication number: 20110203241Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
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Publication number: 20110203242Abstract: A honeycomb structure wherein the thickness of each partition wall is 50.8 ?m inclusive to 161.5 ?m exclusive, the cell density is 15.5 to 62.0 cells/cm2, the cell opening ratio of the honeycomb structure body is 76 to 91%, the porosity of the partition walls is 35 to 45%, the average pore diameter of the partition walls is 2 ?m inclusive to 10 ?m exclusive, the material for the partition walls includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of cordierite, aluminum titanate, silicon carbide, alumina and mullite, and the value obtained by dividing the average pore diameter of the partition walls by the thickness of the partition walls is larger than 0.04 but smaller than 0.065.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: NGK Insulators, Ltd.Inventors: Chika GOTO, Masataka YAMASHITA, Yukio MIYAIRI
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Publication number: 20110203243Abstract: A self-propelled harvesting machine includes an internal combustion engine and an electronic control arrangement that is coupled to the internal combustion engine and that is provided as input the rotational speed of the internal combustion engine and that can be provided with information as to whether the harvesting machine is in operation on public roads or in a harvesting operation. The control arrangement provides as input during the harvesting operation in an automatic operating mode the rotational speed of the internal combustion engine as a function of the situation in a harvesting operation of the harvesting machine as controlled by the control arrangement. In addition, the internal combustion engine can be operated in an efficient operating mode at a local minimum of the specific fuel consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Jan Finkler, Jürgen Hofer, Ignatz Wendling
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Publication number: 20110203244Abstract: A windrow merger has a frame supporting first, second and third pickup assemblies, with the two outside pickup assemblies foldable between an extended use position and a retracted travel position. Each of the pickup assemblies includes a reversible conveyor providing multiple windrow merging configurations. The pickup assemblies are interchangeable and aligned to define an unobstructed pickup face.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Paul W. Dow, Steven S. Dow, Mark M. Woodruff
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Publication number: 20110203245Abstract: A rotary cutting unit with a deflection baffle in the cutting chamber, the deflection baffle including a bottom plate attached to the wall at the rear of the cutting chamber and increasing in width in the direction of blade rotation, and a front plate joined to the bottom curved plate and extending from the wall at the rear of the cutting chamber and sloping radially inwardly toward the center spindle in the direction of blade rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Chad W. Campbell
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Publication number: 20110203246Abstract: A mower blade generally comprised of a rotor which connects to the mower at an attachment point and at least one outer end of the rotor, wherein the outer end or ends of the rotor are heavier than the rotor proximate the attachment point. The added weight to the outer end can be by way of an extension or an end section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Charles Ernest Daffin, III
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Publication number: 20110203247Abstract: The invention relates to a machine and method for selective harvesting of a parcel of land by means of a harvesting machine including a motorised support structure on which are mounted a harvesting assembly adapted to deliver a harvested stream, at least two receptacles (1) for storage of said stream and a system for respectively feeding a receptacle (1) with said stream as a function of the location of the machine in the parcel. The parcel is divided into distinct geographical areas and each receptable is dedicated to an area. The machine comprises upper conveyor means (3) for feeding the receptables (1) along respective feed paths, a lower conveyor (6) and a device for guiding the harvested stream by opening and closing the feed paths and varying the conveying direction of the lower conveyor, as a function of the receptable to be fed with the harvested stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Jean-Paul Berthet, Thierry Le Briquer
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Publication number: 20110203248Abstract: The invention relates to a link chain having two or more rows of chain elements, wherein the chain elements of one row are rotatably connected to those of the adjacent row in the chain plane in such a way that each chain element has two rotational axes, of which in each case one of the two rotational axes belongs to two different chain elements in adjacent rows, and that the chain elements of one row are connected to one another by means of toothings at their ends in such a way that the chain is flexible in the chain plane. The chain elements at one end of the link chain are likewise provided, at their outer side, with a toothing, which toothings are in engagement with an actuator. The actuator has a pneumatic, hydraulic, electromotive or manual drive. The actuator may be a latching fitting, wherein the latching fitting is provided with a connecting lug which has a toothing on its outer side, which toothing is in engagement with the toothing of the final chain element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Kintec-Solution GmbHInventor: Michael Mackert
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Publication number: 20110203249Abstract: A cooling system for turbine starter lubricant includes one or more outflow transfer passages (54) extending from the turbine starter (10) to a secondary component (40). At least one heat exchange passage (56) affixed at a first end to an end of an outflow transfer passage (54) of the one or more outflow transfer passages (54), is located in the secondary component (40) having a lower interior temperature than the turbine starter (10). One or more return transfer passages (60) are affixed to a second end of the at least one heat exchange passage (56) and extend from the secondary component (40) to the turbine starter (10). Flowing a volume of starter lubricant (42) through the one or more outflow transfer passages (54), the at least one heat exchange passage (56), and the one or more return transfer passages (60) removes thermal energy from the volume of starter lubricant (42) and returns the volume of starter lubricant (42) to the turbine starter (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventor: Robert Telakowski
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Publication number: 20110203250Abstract: A combustion device for a gas turbine includes an interior portion, an inner wall having a plurality of first passages and an outer wall having a plurality of second passages configured to cool the inner wall, each of the plurality of second passages having an outlet opening into a third passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTDInventors: Andreas Huber, Nicolas Noiray, Urs Benz, Felix Reinert, Diane Lauffer
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Publication number: 20110203251Abstract: An elongate fireseal having two ends joined by a longitudinal axis. The fireseal comprises at least two portions having D-shaped cross section and adjacent portions share a common dividing wall. Each end of the fireseal is configured to interlock with a complementary opposite end of the same or a further fireseal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLCInventors: Harold G. MAYES, Andrew J. MULLENDER, Graeme C. HUNT, Paul R. ADLINGTON
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Publication number: 20110203252Abstract: A device for the production of energy from biomass, includes: a first train of shafts to which are connected a compressor and a first turbine, a first exchanger that ensures heat exchanges between a so-called working fluid that was first compressed by the compressor and expanded into the first turbine, and hot gases that are obtained from the combustion of the biomass, a second train of shafts to which are connected a second turbine and elements for converting kinetic energy into another energy, a second exchanger that ensures heat exchanges between a working fluid that supplies the second turbine, and hot gases that are obtained from the combustion of the biomass, wherein the working fluid that is used in the second turbine is the working fluid that exits from the compressor, without passing through the first turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: EBVInventor: Jean-Paul Gautreau
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ADVANCED FUEL COMPOSITIONS FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE FUEL
Publication number: 20110203253Abstract: A method for preparing a fuel composition is described, and includes the step of preparing a bio-derived fuel component that contains a mixture of iso-saturated alkanes and normal-saturated alkanes. The method further includes the step of determining if the ratio of iso-saturated alkanes to normal-saturated alkanes is at least about 2.0. If that requirement is met, the bio-derived fuel component is usually combined with a petroleum-derived component, resulting in the fuel composition. Related compositions are also described, in which the weight ratio of iso-saturated alkanes to normal-saturated alkanes is at least about 2.0; and the composition has a freeze point less than about ?50° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Daniel Lawrence Derr, Gregg Anthony Deluga -
Publication number: 20110203254Abstract: A gas ejection cone for an aircraft turbojet, the cone including a hollow main body defining, on the outside, a radially inner skin of an annular primary flow channel, and a device generating turbulence in the primary flow limiting jet noise, mounted so as to move on the main body so as to be able to be displaced from an extracted position in which the device projects toward downstream in relation to a downstream end of the hollow main body, and a retracted position in which the device is retracted into the hollow main body, and vice versa. Further, the device includes a cylindrical support body having an axis parallel to an axis of the ejection cone, and at least one fin supported by the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2008Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Airbus Operations (inc. as a Soc. par Act. Simpl.)Inventors: Frederic Journade, Jerome Journade, Jerome Huber
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Publication number: 20110203255Abstract: An after-body assembly for an aeroengine, the assembly including, in an axial direction, an annular part made of metallic material secured to the aeroengine and an after-body part made of ceramic matrix composite material presenting the form of a body of revolution at least in its upstream portion, the after-body part being mounted on the annular part by resiliently flexible fastener tabs, each fastener tab having a first end fastened to the annular part and a second end fastened to the upstream portion of the after-body part, wherein each fastener tab includes an axial abutment element extending radially from the second end of the tab, the axial abutment element facing the first end and a radial abutment element at the second end of the tab, the radial abutment element overlying the first end in a radial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: SNECMA PROPULSION SOLIDEInventor: Eric Conete
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Publication number: 20110203256Abstract: The present invention provides a motor including a combustion chamber, an oxidizer injector, a vortex generators and a nozzle. The combustion chamber can be used to dispose a solid fuel, and the oxidizer injector is used to control the flow rate of an oxidizer and to inject the oxidizer into the combustion chamber. The vortex generators is disposed on the inner wall of the combustion chamber for generating eddies to enhance the mixing of the fuel and the oxidizer. Additionally, the nozzle is connected with the combustion chamber for exhausting the gas generated by the combustion of the propellants.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Yen-Sen CHEN, Jong-Shinn Wu, Tzu-Hao Chou
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Publication number: 20110203257Abstract: A diesel dosing module utilizes a diesel fuel shut-off valve, a diesel fuel dosing valve to provide dosing fuel to the inlet of a diesel oxidation catalyst and an air purge valve to purge fuel from a dosing line attached to the diesel dosing module and from a nozzle attached to a distal end of the dosing line. The valves are attached to a housing manifold which is remotely positionable from the nozzle and the high heat areas of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATIONInventors: Peter M. White, Michael Robert Valenches, Robert W. Zeiner, Andrew Jozef Brzoska
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Publication number: 20110203258Abstract: An exhaust valve actuation system (30) for initiating a regeneration event at a diesel particulate filter (24) includes an engine control module (42) associated with an engine (14). A plurality of exhaust valves (32) correspond to a plurality of engine cylinders (C1-C6). When either a predetermined amount of back pressure or a predetermined temperature, or both, are communicated to the engine control module (42), the engine control module actuates at least one exhaust valve (32) to open. Gas or gas-fuel mixture is compressed and heated inside of the cylinder (C1) corresponding to the opened exhaust valve (32). At least one exhaust valve (32) is not opened by the engine control module (42), which permits combustion inside the corresponding cylinder (C2).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: International Engine Intellectual Property Company , LLCInventors: Andrei Makartchouk, Andrey Y. Buzinov
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Publication number: 20110203259Abstract: A method for correcting an estimated amount of NH3 store within a SCR is described. In one example, SCR efficiency is determined from a NOx sensor output and the estimated amount of NH3 is corrected based on the SCR efficiency. Engine emissions may be reduced via improving the estimated NH3 storage level, at least during some conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Devesh Upadhyay, Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt
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Publication number: 20110203260Abstract: An exhaust purification system of an internal combustion engine arranging in an engine exhaust passage an NOx storing reducing catalyst storing NOx contained in exhaust gas when an air-fuel ratio of inflowing exhaust gas is lean and reducing and purifying stored NOx when the air-fuel ratio of the inflowing exhaust gas becomes a stoichiometric air-fuel ratio or rich, which system is provided with an NOx production reducing means for reducing an amount of production of NOx produced in a combustion chamber due to change of a combustion state of the engine and temporarily reduces the amount of production of NOx by the NOx production reducing means when an amount of N2O flowing out from the NOx storing reducing catalyst is anticipated to exceed an allowable amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kazuhiro Umemoto, Kohei Yoshida, Hiromasa Nishioka, Yuka Nakata, Takamitsu Asanuma
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Publication number: 20110203261Abstract: A system for controlling the temperature of an exhaust stream includes a main exhaust passageway adapted to receive the exhaust stream from an engine. A bypass passage includes an inlet and an outlet in communication with the main exhaust passageway. The outlet is located downstream from the inlet. A burner is positioned within the bypass passage for treating the exhaust passing through the bypass passage. A valve is positioned within the main exhaust passageway downstream from the inlet and upstream from the outlet. The valve is operable to vary the exhaust flow through the burner. A controller selectively operates the burner to maintain a desired exhaust temperature downstream of the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Adam Kotrba, Guanyu Zheng, Mike Golin, Gabriel Salanta
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Publication number: 20110203262Abstract: A device is provided for reducing NOx emission in the engine exhaust stream for a Diesel engine system. The engine system including, but not limited to an exhaust line having at least a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and a Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system. Inside the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) a NOx absorber is provided and the NOx absorber being suitable to store the NOx at low temperature and subsequently release the NOx when a target temperature is reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Michael POTTER, Alessandra CHIANALE, Andrea De FILIPPO
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Publication number: 20110203263Abstract: An engine according to various embodiments generates reduced emissions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Jay Sirangala Veerathappa, Sharu Rajgiri
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Publication number: 20110203264Abstract: A diesel exhaust gas purification catalyst contains a substrate, and a catalyst layer formed on the substrate. The catalyst layer contains a carrier, a noble metal and/or an oxide thereof supported by the carrier, and a composite oxide of cerium and one or more Group III and/or Group IV elements. The diesel exhaust gas purification catalyst when in use is disposed on an upstream side of an exhaust gas stream with respect to a denitration catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: CATALER CORPORATIONInventor: Yukiko SAHARA
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Publication number: 20110203265Abstract: An actuator is equipped with a moveable part 160 that moves according to changes in an intake amount of air, a cylinder 140 that contains air and pumps the air through a fluid pipe 150 to the moveable part 160 according to pressure applied to the air, and a piston 130 that applies pressure to the air in the cylinder 140. Further, the actuator is equipped with a motor 100 that generates rotational force, and a screw 110 and a slide nut 120 that convert the rotational force to a force to move the piston 130. The air is enclosed in the moveable part 160, the cylinder 140 and the fluid pipe 150.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventor: Tetsuro MATSUMOTO
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Publication number: 20110203266Abstract: An improved ocean wave energy extraction system is disclosed. The system includes at least one duct for receiving an oscillating water column. The duct has a first segment, a second segment arranged transversely to the first segment and a flow control segment intermediate the first and second segments. The flow control segment is configured to inhibit turbulent flow of the oscillating water column flowing within the duct. A turbine is in fluid communication with the second segment of the duct such that the turbine is driven by the fluid flow which is generated by the oscillations of the oscillating water column within the duct. The turbine rotates an electric generator to thereby generate electrical energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Tom Denniss, Scott Hunter
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Publication number: 20110203267Abstract: In a method for operating a Stirling cycle process an operating medium is essentially compressed in an isothermal manner, subsequently heated in an isochoric manner subsequently expanded in an isothermal manner and subsequently cooled in an isochoric manner which completes the cycle process. In order to improve the energy efficiency of such processes for a clockwise power machine process and also for a counterclockwise refrigeration machine it is proposed that the isothermal compression be performed freely through a liquid piston compressor (2) and/or the isothermal expansion is performed by a liquid piston expander. Additionally a device for carrying out the method is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Klaus Ramming, Michael Delchsel
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Publication number: 20110203268Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an electric booster enabling an easy connection of an ECU and a stator. An ECU casing containing boards and (ECU) is attached to the outer surface of the casing body so as to be located near a stator of an electric motor. The opening of the casing body is closed by a rear cover. A flat-portion through-hole (through-hole) is formed through the casing body. Bus bars connecting the stator and the ECU are disposed through the flat-portion through-hole. The bus bars are disposed such that one ends thereof are coupled with the stator while the other ends thereof protrude from the flat-portion through-hole. When the electric booster is assembled, since the stator and the bus bars are disposed at the casing body having the flat-portion through-hole, it is possible to easily assemble the casing body and the rear cover with the bus bars inserted through the flat-portion through-hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Shoichi Tsuchiya, Hideaki Ishii, Takuya Obata, Yukio Ohtani
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Publication number: 20110203269Abstract: A vacuum pump onboard a vehicle provides vacuum for a brake booster and to control the electronic vacuum regulation valve (EVRV) valve of a wastegate on a turbocharger. Commands to the EVRV are based on an operating condition of an engine and the vacuum level in the vacuum system. In one example, a vacuum sensor is provided to determine vacuum proximate the EVRV. In another example, the vacuum proximate the EVRV is modeled based on the vacuum at the brake booster, which may be determined by a vacuum sensor coupled to the brake booster.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Amey Y. Karnik, Michael Joseph Zaitz, Julia Helen Buckland, Ralph Wayne Cunningham
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Publication number: 20110203270Abstract: This internal combustion engine system includes an internal combustion engine, an intake line, an exhaust line, a turbocharger, and an EGR assembly for recirculating a part of the exhaust gases. The EGR assembly has an EGR assembly inlet to collect the part of the exhaust gases, an EGR assembly outlet to allow the part of the exhaust gases towards the compressor. A particulate filter unit is also provided. In the exhaust line, a converter unit decreases nitrogen oxides. The particulate filter unit includes a first particulate filter component, in the exhaust line downstream of converter unit, which defines a first flow path; a second particulate filter component, in the EGR assembly, which defines a second flow path. The first and second particulate filter component are thermally connected, and the first and the second flow paths are separate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Renault TrucksInventor: Nicolas Dronniou
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Publication number: 20110203271Abstract: A turbocharger comprises a turbine wheel and a compressor wheel mounted to a turbocharger shaft. An electric induction motor is provided for assisting rotation of the compressor wheel in predetermined circumstances. The motor comprises a fixed stator having motor field coils which generate a rotating magnetic field when energised by an AC control signal which induces eddy current flow in a rotor to generate a rotor magnetic field which in turn interacts with the stator magnetic field producing torque in the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Edward Spooner
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Publication number: 20110203272Abstract: A method of operating a turbocharged engine of a motor vehicle, the engine having a cylinder which undergoes a compression stroke. The method includes advancing an ignition spark in the cylinder by a first amount relative to top dead center of the compression stroke at a first barometric pressure for a given engine speed and load, and advancing the ignition spark by a second, lesser amount relative to top dead center of the compression stroke at a second, lower barometric pressure, for the given engine speed and load.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Felix Nedorezov, Ken Jahr
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Publication number: 20110203273Abstract: With the discovery of the Hydrothermal Aspiration Concentration Method claimed herein a valuable new method of a system of components to extract thermal energy from a body of liquid and convert it to continue the operation of the device and perform other useful work is invented. Additionally the Hydrothermal Aspiration Extraction Process claimed herein defines the transformation of thermal energy present in bodies of liquids into kinetic energy utilizing the Hydrothermal Aspiration Concentration Method to achieve the transformation. The above method and process are applied to achieve the design of the Hydrostatic Aspiration Thermal Concentrator device, also claimed herein. The invention includes a method, process and apparatus for extracting and converting the thermal energy present in bodies of liquids utilizing a portion of the converted energy to operate the device, and also to perform other useful work.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Daniel South