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  • Monocanaliculonasal and/or monocanalicular intubation assembly, mainly for nasolachrymal imperforation
    Patent number: 8192389
    Abstract: Monocanaliculonasal and/or monocanalicular intubation assembly mainly intended for nasolachrymal imperforation, comprising a mandrel (2) made of a first substantially rigid material, such as a metal, and a tube (1) made of a second material that is less rigid than the first material and essentially flexible, such as silicone, a blocking plug (6) for locking the tube in position in the lachrymal duct and protruding laterally from the tube, characterized in that the length of the tube (1) is smaller than the length of the mandrel (2) and the mandrel (2) has a greater thickness, measured in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, relative to that of the tube (1), such that said mandrel can be inserted inside the tube and withdrawn therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Bruno Fayet
  • Shared drive launcher/weapon interface
    Patent number: 8186588
    Abstract: A weapon launch system includes at least a command and control system, a launcher system and at least one weapon system. The command and control system generates command signals received by the launcher system. The launcher system comprises a launcher operating system that maintains a mapping server connected to a hard drive and a network layer. The mapping server partitions the hard drive into any number of virtual drives accessible by the network layer and each virtual drive maintains operational data for a specific weapon system. The weapon system is coupled to the launcher system and comprises a weapon and a weapon operating system that maintains a mapping client which mounts a designated virtual drive and obtains operational data therefrom and transfers the operational data to the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Laszlo Morocz
  • Paper sheet handling mechanism and method for handling paper sheets
    Patent number: 8181952
    Abstract: A paper sheet handling mechanism and method includes a loop-shaped part configured to hold a paper sheet (W1). Once a paper sheet (W2) present on the upstream side of a transport path relative to the loop-shaped part is fed to the loop-shaped part, the paper sheet (W2) present on the upstream side and the paper sheet (W1) present on the loop-shaped part are respectively moved, such that the paper sheet (W2) can be stacked with paper sheet (W1) circulated along the loop-shaped part. A paper sheet length detector determines whether the length of the paper sheet (W2) in the transport direction, which is fed to the loop-shaped part from the upstream side relative to the loop-shaped part along the transport path, is longer than a predetermined length. If the length is longer than the predetermined length, the paper sheet (W2) is ejected from the loop-shaped part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Glory Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroki Hamasaki, Tetsuya Taniguchi
  • Golf instruction method and apparatus
    Patent number: 8182370
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing golf instruction includes an alignment rod and an instruction flag removably secured to the alignment rod. The alignment rod may be positioned on a ground surface to indicate a target path or otherwise provide a visual cue. The instruction flag includes instructional markings thereon to provide additional visual cues relating to one or more aspects of a golf swing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Will Neel Golf Academy Inc.
    Inventor: William B. Neel, III
  • System and methods for automatically moving access barriers initiated by mobile transmitter devices
    Patent number: 8179229
    Abstract: An operator system provides a mobile transmitter configured to communicate with a base operator to automatically open and close an access barrier based on the position of a carrying device that maintains the mobile transmitter. The mobile transmitter periodically transmits a mobile open signal as it moves away from the reception range of the base operator until that signal is lost. When the base operator again receives the open signal, the access barrier is automatically opened. In addition, the mobile transmitter is configured to monitor the change in position of the carrying device as it moves away from the enclosure. When the angular and/or linear position of the carrying device changes by an amount greater than a predetermined threshold, the mobile transmitter automatically transmits a mobile close signal to the base operator to close the access barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Homerun Holdings Corporation
    Inventor: Willis J. Mullet
  • Method and apparatus for conducting supercritical wet oxidation reactions contained within a fluid envelope
    Patent number: 8173024
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for conducting supercritical wet oxidation reactions wherein any precipitated solids do not contact the solid side walls of the containment vessel so as to prevent any of these precipitated solids from adhering to or corrode the vessel walls is provided. To do this, a controlled, continuous flow of clean fluid, preferably under supercritical conditions, is introduced to the process so as to form a film-like, clean fluid surface between the physical containment vessel walls and the supercritical wet oxidation reactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Eau-Viron Incorporated
    Inventor: James Titmas
  • Seal with integrated shroud for androgenous docking and berthing in contaminated environments
    Patent number: 8172233
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a specially configured seal system which provides a barrier to gas leakage flow between a pressurized module and its external environment. The seal includes a shroud covering which protects the sealing interface from its environment when not in use, and retracts to expose the sealing interface when mated. The seal system is constructed and arranged to mate with a seal of identical construction and arrangement or to mate with a flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: The University of Akron
    Inventor: Christopher C. Daniels
  • Receive antenna interface for an RF transceiver
    Patent number: 8175546
    Abstract: The present receive antenna interface for an RF (radio frequency) transceiver includes a transmitting and receiving antenna. The receive antenna interface also includes a relay and an electrically-isolated transmit-ground connector that are configured such that the receiving antenna is not capable of being used by the transceiver unless the transmit-ground connector is connected to a ground-on-transmit connector provided by the transceiver. As a result, damage from the accidental transmission of RF signals into the receiving circuitry of the transceiver is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: PDS Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Sergi, Charles T. Rauch
  • Headphone set and method of producing the same
    Patent number: 8175315
    Abstract: A headphone set has at least one speaker unit and a housing that encloses the speaker unit. The housing has an elastic protruding portion having a cavity therein. A sound-emitting portion is formed as protruding from a vibrating zone of the speaker unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaaki Tanaka, Makoto Ito, Kunimitsu Okamura, Yuzuko Sasaki
  • Media-agitation type pulverizer
    Patent number: 8172169
    Abstract: Disclosed is a media-agitation type pulverizer, which is enabled to acquire products of high quality by excellent pulverizing/dispersing actions. The media-agitation type pulverizer comprises a grinding container having a material entrance and a spherical grinding chamber, an agitating member disposed rotatably in the grinding chamber and near the inner wall of the grinding container, grinding media contained in the grinding chamber, and a centrifugal-type media-separating member rotatably disposed in the grinding chamber and in opposed relation to the agitating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Ashizawa Finetech Ltd.
    Inventor: Tsuyoshi Ishikawa
  • Magnetically placeable strap
    Patent number: 8167263
    Abstract: A magnetically placeable strap, particularly adapted for use in pickup trucks having beds or panels of a ferrous content. The magnetically placeable strap includes a spool-like base having an elastic strap extending therefrom with a hook at an end of the strap. The base consists of a pair of parallel spaced apart disks, a bottom disk being cup-shaped and receiving a magnet therein. The top disk is provided with a plurality of kidney-shaped apertures for receipt of the hook at the end of the elastic strap, or for a user's fingers or tool that might be used in releasing the magnetic base from attachment to a ferrous surface. The magnetically placeable straps may be used singularly or in combination to secure any of various items in the bed of a pickup truck or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Nathan G. Zampelli
  • Micro-mirror actuator having encapsulation capability and method for the production thereof
    Patent number: 8169678
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a micro-mirror actuator and the corresponding actuator. In the method, the actuator is generated from a layered construction made of at least three main layers (101, 103, 107), which are at least sectionally electrically insulated from one another via intermediate layers (102, 104, 106). The layers are structured to form the micro-mirror element and the electrodes, the structuring being performed in such a way that a closed frame (310) is formed from at least the uppermost layer (107) around the inner area of the actuator, which allows a hermetic encapsulation of the inner area by application of a cover plate onto the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Ulrich Hofmann, Marten Oldsen
  • Retort apparatus and method for continuously processing liquid and solid mixtures and for recovering products therefrom
    Patent number: 8168043
    Abstract: A retort apparatus includes a primary rotating pipe within a second rotating pipe within a fixed pipe (27). The interior area of the primary rotating pipe is bounded by a heated pipe. A first annulus is formed between the primary and second rotating pipes. A second annulus is formed between the second rotating pipe and the heated pipe. A third annulus is formed between the primary rotating pipe and the fixed pipe. A heater is positioned within the interior area of said primary rotating pipe. In one embodiment, an inlet gate is provided for introducing a liquid and solid mixture into the first annulus proximate the second end thereof. A first conveyor is provided to move the mixture toward the hot end of the primary rotating pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Eau-Viron Incorporated
    Inventor: James Titmas
  • Gutter cleaner apparatus, a gutter cleaner kit and a method of cleaning gutters
    Patent number: 8166602
    Abstract: A cleaning arrangement for removing accumulated leaves and other debris from an overhead gutter of a building, said arrangement including: a cleaning tool having a blade of comparative cross sectional profile to the gutter to be cleaned, an elongated rod having one end adapted to be held by a user and a remote end substantially perpendicular to the said blade when blade is connected to said rod, said blade including an aperture at an upper corner of said blade for an end of the rod to be releasable fastenable therein, such that the off-centering of the rod to the corner of the blade allows the cleaning tool to be scraped along the length of a segment of guttering without the blade making contact with internal brackets or bracing supporting the gutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Stephen Paterson
  • Paper sheet diverter, paper sheet processing apparatus and paper sheet diverting method
    Patent number: 8167304
    Abstract: A diversion member 21 rotationally moves to at least three stopping positions including a first stopping position connecting a first transport path 11 and a second transport path 12 to form a first transport passage, a second stopping position connecting the first transport path 11 and a third transport path 13 to form a second transport passage and a third stopping position connecting transport paths other than the first transport path 11 to form a third transport passage. The rotation speed of the diversion member 21 between the first stopping position and the second stopping position is lower than that between the first stopping position and the third stopping position and that between the second stopping position and the third stopping position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Glory Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaaki Fukazawa, Toshihiko Kobayashi, Tsuguo Mizoro, Hisayuki Utsumi
  • Projection display apparatus and display method using the same
    Patent number: 8169554
    Abstract: A projection display apparatus has a beam controller provided on the optical axis of an optically-modulated linearly-polarized beam, to allow the beam to travel therethrough to reach a screen or cut off the beam, under control by a control signal. The controller, has driving zones on which the beam is incident. The zones are provided in a direction corresponding to a vertical scanning direction of pixels of a liquid crystal display device installed in the display apparatus, for optically modulating a linearly polarized beam. The controller is driven per driving zone in a specific zone order at a timing of vertical scanning of the pixels under control by the control signal generated based on a vertical synchronization signal detected from the input signal. The optically modulated beam is allowed to travel through the controller or cut off when incident on the zones at the timing of the vertical scanning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ichiro Negishi, Nobuki Nakajima
  • Dispenser with an automatic pump output detection system
    Patent number: 8167168
    Abstract: A dispenser with an automatic pump output detection system provides a pump with an adjustable output. The pump is coupled to a current sensor that generates an operating profile based on the electrical current consumed during each dispensement of material by the pump. A controller that includes one or more previously-stored reference profiles that correspond to discrete pump output amount values that are compared with each generated operating profile, whereby the discrete pump output amounts associated with the matching reference profile is used to compute various usage data associated with the operation of the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron R. Reynolds
  • Electrolyte membranes and methods of use
    Patent number: 8163439
    Abstract: N-heterocyclic functionalized polymers and methods of use in fuel cells. Phenoxy-substituted polyphosphazenes and phosphazene trimers functionalized with azoles can provide polymer electrolyte membranes with high thermal stability coupled with a large number of proton binding sites per monomer unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: The University of Akron
    Inventors: Wiley J. Youngs, Matthew J. Panzner, Claire A. Tessier
  • Infrared window assembly
    Patent number: 8164827
    Abstract: A lens assembly 10 for an infrared window through which infrared inspection of an apparatus within a housing is performed when the lens assembly is mounted in an aperture provided in the housing. The lens assembly includes an infrared transmitting pane 11 having two generally opposed surfaces 14; and a first protective grille 12 lying against one of the opposed surfaces 14 and having an array of holes 20 formed therethrough that permit infrared inspection of the apparatus through the pane. A second protective grille 12 may be provided on the opposite face and there can be alignment means 21, 32 to ensure correct alignment of each with respect to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Martin Robinson
  • Snow guard
    Patent number: D658491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Jonathan N. Raber