Patents Examined by F. Copier
  • Multi-point ignition system for high-performance propulsion systems, in particular for ammunition
    Patent number: 6543362
    Abstract: A high-performance propulsion system includes propellant charge powder arranged in a case (1) and multiple pyrotechnic igniters (9) for igniting the propellant charge powder, each igniter (9) containing a primer (5) and optionally a booster charge (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Dynamit Nobel GmbH Explosivstoff-und Systemtechnik
    Inventor: Erich Muskat
  • Method and apparatus for manufacturing foodstuffs such as sausages
    Patent number: 6482079
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing foodstuffs such as sausages includes: a stuffed-casing forming and rotating device for forming a stuffed casing by discharging meat emulsion or ground meat as a stuffing material into an unstuffed casing formed of a natural intestine, and for rotating the stuffed casing via the unstuffed casing in a direction R about an axis X; a stuffed-casing constriction-forming and conveying device for producing a twisted portion in the stuffed casing by causing the stuffed casing formed by the stuffed-casing forming and rotating device and rotating in the direction R to be consecutively squeezed and constricted at a predetermined interval, and for conveying the stuffed casing, in which the twisted portion has occurred, in a direction A; and a cutting device for consecutively separating at the twisted portions the stuffed casing which has been formed by the stuffed-casing constriction-forming and conveying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Hitec Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Minoru Nakamura, Minoru Kasai, Chiyoji Shibata, Hideaki Arai
  • Device, especially for growing plants
    Patent number: 6339899
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1), especially for growing plants, having at least one pot (2) in which the base is provided with a plurality of openings (10). Each opening (10) has a first part (12) which is formed in the base (3) and extends up to the pot wall (4). Each opening (10) also has a second part (13) which is formed in an area of the pot wall (4) located close to the base and which is adjacent to said first part (12). The first part (12) of the opening (10) is covered in the inner space of the pot by forming lateral passage openings (20) with a ridge (15) which is at least partially set at a distance from the base (3). The root tips die as soon as they reach the passage openings (20) between the ridge (15) and the base (3) since they come in contact with light and air. As a result, undesired turning growth of the roots is prevented in a simple manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Inventor: Erich Lehmann