Patents Issued in February 27, 2003
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Publication number: 20030037761Abstract: An integrated direct fuel injector position is incorporated providing better fuel atomization within the combustion chamber. The direct fuel injector position is integrated between within an intake passage body and a cylinder head assembly eliminating the need for additional fuel delivery conduits, thus decreasing the size of the engine and lowering the production costs of the outboard motor. The direct fuel injector position permits immediate air/fuel mixture adjustments allowing for improved acceleration enrichment and lean stratified charge operation. The integrated direct fuel injector position enables the operator to enjoy compact engine design, improved engine performance and increased fuel efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Goichi Katayama
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Publication number: 20030037762Abstract: An integrated fuel delivery system is cooled by induction air providing a higher density air/fuel mixture to fuel injectors. The fuel delivery system is integrated within an intake passage body eliminating the need for additional fuel delivery conduits, thus decreasing the size of the engine and lowering the production costs of the outboard motor. The integrated fuel delivery system enables the operator to enjoy compact engine design, improved engine performance and increased fuel efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Goichi Katayama
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Publication number: 20030037763Abstract: A four-cycle engine wherein a fuel-air-oil mixture is compressed in a crank case chamber and directed therefrom along a pathway to a combustion chamber. The pathway contains actuating mechanism for actuating the fuel intake valve leading to the combustion chamber. The pathway is restricted in volume as permitted by the actuating mechanism, preferable to a range of two to four times the piston displacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Kenji Imafuku, Masaharu Shimoji, Junichi Ueda, Hidenori Hiraki
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Publication number: 20030037764Abstract: A four-cycle engine fueled by a mixture of fuel and lubricant and including valve actuation mechanism contained in the path of the fuel flow. A component of the mechanism including a rotating gear having a gear shaft journalled between wall portions of the engine whereat the wall portions define in part the flow path of the fuel. Through holes provided in the walls to direct fuel-lubricant to the shaft ends journalled in the wall portions for lubrication of said shaft ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Kenji Imafuku, Hidenori Hiraki, Tadafumi Miyamoto, Yuki Terada
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Publication number: 20030037765Abstract: A linear control valve is disclosed regulating the flow of fluid to hydraulically activated devices, preferably a fuel injector and an engine compression release brake. The valve includes a valve member that is moveable between a first position in which the fuel injector is, at least partially, activated, a second position in which neither the fuel injector nor the engine compression release brake is activated, and a third position in which the engine compression release brake is activated. An electrical actuator providing two permanent magnets and two oppositely wound solenoid coils moves the valve member between its three positions. The polarity of the permanent magnets are oriented such that when the solenoids are energized, one solenoid coil pulls the valve member while the other solenoid coil pushes the valve member in the same direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Scott F. Shafer, Alan R. Stockner
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Publication number: 20030037766Abstract: A device and a method for controlling an engine are described. On the basis of a first variable which characterizes the injection quantity and a second variable which characterizes the angular position at which the injection quantity is metered, a third variable which characterizes the torque supplied by the engine is determined. Furthermore, on the basis of a fourth variable which characterizes the driver's intent, a fifth variable which characterizes the torque desired by the driver is determined. The third variable and the fifth variable are analyzed for the purpose of fault monitoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Horst Wagner, Peter Schubert
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Publication number: 20030037767Abstract: For the establishment of a crank-angle based signal pattern with high discrimination representing a relevant working characteristic of an internal combustion engine, the working characteristic is detected with high time discrimination and with the aid of a time-based and angled-based crank-angle signal of low angle discrimination and transformed to a crank-angle basis under interpolation, and whereby there is assigned to the top dead center (OT) of the respective cylinder, by a multiple, a freely selectable angle increment under interpolation with high angle discrimination.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Bernhard Breitegger, Eduard Unger, Christian Roduner, Alois Furhapter
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Publication number: 20030037768Abstract: An internal combustion engine, in particular with direct injection, is operated according to a method in which a first fuel pump delivers fuel from a fuel tank. At least a part of the delivered fuel travels on via at least one inlet valve into at least one working chamber of a second fuel pump embodied as a positive-displacement pump. This second fuel pump delivers the fuel to a fuel accumulation line. In order to increase the efficiency during operation of the engine and to reduce costs, the invention proposes that the relative opening duration of the inlet valve be influenced in order to thus change the fuel quantity traveling into the working chamber (40) of the second fuel pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Sebastian Kanne, Godehard Nentwig
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Publication number: 20030037769Abstract: In an internal combustion engine, a real fuel quantity (rk_w), supplied from a high-pressure region of a fuel system into a combustion chamber of the engine, depends on a real rotational moment. In addition, the control duration (dwmsvo) of a volume control valve, with which the fuel supplied from a fuel pump into the high-pressure region can be affected, depends on the difference between a real pressure and a determined pressure (prist) in the high-pressure region. The supply output of the fuel pump, which supplies into the high-pressure region, depends in turn on the rotational speed (nmot) of a crankshaft of the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Thomas Frenz, Winfried Langer, Stefan Keller, Marco Zucchini
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Publication number: 20030037770Abstract: An atmospheric pressure detecting method for controlling an internal combustion engine, which can detect atmospheric pressure and takes the atmospheric pressure as one of control conditions of the internal combustion engine without using a throttle sensor and an atmospheric pressure sensor, is provided; wherein a maximum value and a minimum value of intake pipe pressure generating while the internal combustion engine performs one combustion cycle are detected; wherein an absolute value of a difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the intake pipe pressure is detected as an intake pipe pressure change quantity; and wherein the maximum value of the intake pipe pressure is taken as a detection value of atmospheric pressure when the intake pipe pressure change quantity is equal to or less than a set value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Kazuyoshi Kishibata, Yuichi Kitagawa, Hiroyasu Sato
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Publication number: 20030037771Abstract: An internal combustion engine (2) provided with a starter motor sequentially performs combustion of fuel in a plurality of cylinders (#1-#4). Each cylinder is provided with an intake port (7) and a fuel injector (8) to inject fuel in the intake port (7) and repeatedly performs an intake stroke, compression stroke, expansion stroke and an exhaust stroke. A sensor (9, 11) generates a signal identifying a cylinder in a specific position in a specific stroke and the controller (1) executes a cylinder-stroke identification in response to the signal. Upon the first execution of the cylinder-stroke identification when the engine is cranked, a fuel injection is performed for a cylinder in the intake stroke and for a cylinder in the exhaust stroke similtaneously so as to ensure the fuel supply amount required for the first combustion in each cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Masahiko Yuya, Ritsuo Sato, Hiroshi Katoh, Takahisa Koseki
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Publication number: 20030037772Abstract: An apparatus and method of operating a fuel vapor pressure management apparatus that includes a housing and a pressure operable device. The housing defines an interior chamber and includes first and second ports that communicate with the interior chamber. The pressure operable device separates the interior chamber into a first portion in fluid communication with the first port and a second portion in fluid communication with a second port. The pressure operable device includes a poppet movable along an axis and a seal adapted to cooperatively engage the poppet. A first arrangement of the pressure operable device occurs when there is a first negative pressure level at the first port relative to the second port, and the seal is in a first deformed configuration. A second arrangement of the pressure operable device permits a first fluid flow from the second port to the first port when the seal is in a second deformed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Andre Veinotte, Paul Perry
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Publication number: 20030037773Abstract: A manually guided implement having an internal combustion engine and a carburetor for supplying a fuel/air mixture to the engine is provided. Disposed between the internal combustion engine and the carburetor is a housing wall in which is arranged a preheating window for guiding to the carburetor a preheating air stream that is heated-up by the internal combustion engine. A pivotably mounted switching element is provided for closing and opening the preheating window.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Helmut Zimmermann, Ralf Tuckermann
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Publication number: 20030037774Abstract: The present invention relates to an exhaust gas recirculation cooler (9), which is provided in an exhaust gas recirculation line (4) departing from an exhaust system (3) and opening into an intake system (2) of an internal combustion engine (1), and is configured as a heat pipe heat exchanger including at least one enclosed and evacuated heat pipe (11) filled with a working medium, the first end (15) of said heat pipe (11) being subject to exhaust gas from the exhaust gas recirculation line (4) and the second end (16) being in contact with a heat sink. In order to provide a compact design which will permit simple and effective cooling of the recycled exhaust gas, the longitudinal axis (9′) of the EGR cooler (9) is aligned in parallel with the axis (11′) of the at least one heat pipe (11), so that an essentially axial flow of exhaust gas will be obtained in the EGR cooler (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Franz Schweinzer, Marko Vide, Jan Marek
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Publication number: 20030037775Abstract: An oil tank system for an engine capable of reducing the overall height of an engine is disclosed. Breather chambers of a dry sump type engine in which an oil tank for storing engine oil is provided independently from the engine are defined in an oil tank. The breather chambers and are in communication with the engine and a breather chamber section is partially partitioned into the first breather chamber and the second breather chamber with a gasket. An oil sump portion for accumulating oil during period of turn-over of a watercraft is formed in the first breather chamber. An oil return passage provided in the first breather chamber forms a breathing passage during a turn-over condition of the watercraft. A sump portion for oil which counter flows in the return passage during a turn-over condition of the watercraft is provided in an upper portion (lower portion during a turn-over condition) of the second breather chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Yoshitsugu Gokan
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Publication number: 20030037776Abstract: In a water discharge mode (heat storage mode) for discharging low-temperature cooling water from a heat storage tank to a side of a heater core that heats air using cooling water from an engine as a heating source, a cooling water amount discharged from the heat storage tank is made smaller as a necessary heating capacity for heating air becomes larger. For example, as a ratio of an air amount flowing through the heater core becomes larger, the cooling water amount discharged from the heat storage tank becomes smaller. Further, as the temperature of the cooling water flowing into the heater core becomes higher, the cooling water amount discharged from the heat storage tank is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Koichi Ban, Toshio Morikawa
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Publication number: 20030037777Abstract: A slingshot releaser including a clamp, which stably holds a pouch attached to an elastic band and a pellet. The clamp has two rotatable holding rollers arranged on the distal ends of two arms. Each holding roller 17 has a peripheral surface including a support groove 21 and support rings 22, which are arranged perpendicular to the roller axis. The clamp has a pouch holder defined between the arms to hold the pouch when the clamp is closed. A lever is operated to open the clamp. This flings the pellet out of the clamp with the elastic force of the elastic band as the pouch and the pellet rotate the holding rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Shohei Omi
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Publication number: 20030037778Abstract: An archery bowstring release includes a hand grip having a forwardly extending post pivotally mounting a bowstring hook member releasably engaged by a locking mechanism that serves to adjust the position of the hook on the hook member for releasing a bowstring and projecting an arrow to a target. In one embodiment, the hook member is secured adjustably to the post to adjust the angle of the hook for various degrees of sensitivity of bowstring release. In another embodiment, the hook member is mounted pivotally on a support frame carried pivotally on a cam member pivoted to the post and arranged to engage the hook member for release by pivotal movement of the support frame through a small angle that is adjustable by adjustment of the cam member rotationally relative to the post.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Jerry C. Carter, Jeffrey B. Weissert, Donald S. Kudlacek
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Publication number: 20030037779Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a first device for holding one or more arrows and a second device fixed to the first device for attaching the first device and the one or more arrows to an archery bow. The second device is comprised of a flexible material, which can be wrapped around a trunk of the archery bow to attach the second device and the first device to the archery bow. A second apparatus may be provided which is identical to the first apparatus. The second apparatus may be comprised of a third device which can be used together with the first device for holding one or more arrows; and a fourth device fixed to the third device for attaching the third device and the one or more arrows to an archery bow.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Marion Edward Foddrill
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Publication number: 20030037780Abstract: A kitchen oven has an infrared gas broiler with a venturi tube assembly extending forwardly from a back wall of the oven for supplying fuel gas and drawing ambient air for combustion through a venturi tube opening at the oven back wall. Ducting is mounted on the oven back wall and extends over the venturi tube opening. A fan is mounted on the oven in communication with the ducting for supplying a positive air flow through the ducting to said venturi tube opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Distinctive Appliances, Inc.Inventors: Wouter J. Wiersma, Duc Boi Tang, Gary Gengxin Feng
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Publication number: 20030037781Abstract: A barbecue grill assembly includes a main frame mounted with a plurality of mounting seats, and a plurality of leg members with tubular upper end portions. Each of the mounting seats has a downwardly extending cylindrical coupling portion that is formed with a radial retaining pin. The upper end portion of each of the leg members is sleeved on the coupling portion of a respective mounting seat, and is formed with a retaining slot that includes a slide section extending downwardly from an upper edge of the leg member, and a locking section extending transversely from the slide section. The retaining pin is slidable along the slide section when the leg member is sleeved onto the respective mounting seat, and engages the locking section when the leg member is rotated subsequently and axially about the respective mounting seat, thereby retaining the leg member on the respective mounting seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Tsan-Kuen Wu
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Publication number: 20030037782Abstract: A spray dispenser for a range hood having a motor housing and at least one motor, fan and grease tray. The spray dispenser is positioned externally to the motor housing and directs a spray of cleaning fluid at the fan and into the motor housing. The spray dispenser has a nozzle, a hose and a source of cleaning fluid. The nozzle may be releasably connected to either the motor housing or to the tray. If the nozzle is connected to the motor housing, the tray must be dimensioned to accommodate the nozzle when the tray is connected to the motor housing. Alternatively, if the nozzle is connected to the tray, it may extend through apertures in the tray or be connected to the bottom of the tray. The nozzle may be equipped with a drip catcher to ensure that no cleaning fluid drips on the cooking surface below.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Peter Yeung
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Publication number: 20030037783Abstract: An adjustable snorkel is convertible into a fixed snorkel by attaching a curved clamping device onto a flexible section of the adjustable snorkel and thereby setting the flexible section to selected curvature and working angle. The clamping device includes a curved body having an overall length corresponding to that of the flexible section of the snorkel, and two pairs of clamping noses provided at two ends of the curved body for clamping at two ends of the flexible section after the latter has been adjusted to the desired curvature and working angle. The flexible section having the clamping device attached thereto becomes rigid without producing any back pull and therefore allows the adjustable snorkel to function like a fixed snorkel. By detaching the clamping device from the flexible section, the adjustable snorkel is restored from the fixed snorkel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Le - Jang Feng
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Publication number: 20030037784Abstract: A method for increasing circulation in a breathing person utilizes a valve system that is interfaced to the person's airway and is configured to decrease or prevent respiratory gas flow to the person's lungs during at least a portion of an inhalation event. The person is permitted to inhale and exhale through the valve system. During inhalation, the valve system functions to produce a vacuum within the thorax to increase blood flow back to the right heart of the person, thereby increasing cardiac output and blood circulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: CPRx LLCInventor: Keith G. Lurie
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Publication number: 20030037785Abstract: In an inhalation therapy apparatus a limiter section is provided in the air supply duct which serves as the limiting element for the movement of a valve element of an inlet valve. In the limiter section are provided openings through which surrounding air can flow when the valve element rests against the front edge of the limiter section facing the valve element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Pari GmbH Spezialisten fur effektive InhalationInventor: Uwe Sonntag
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Publication number: 20030037786Abstract: A patient ventilator system for automatically weaning a patient from a ventilator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Cardiopulmonary CorporationInventors: James W. Biondi, Nancy Lockhorn, Robert Reynolds
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Publication number: 20030037787Abstract: An apparatus for the protection of a face in general, and in particular the eyes, ears, nose, and respiratory system of a user includes a flexible material that is adapted to be disposed over a portion of the face. The flexible material includes a first end of an upper band or cord that extends from one side thereof and enters into a first seam of the flexible material. The first seam extends along an upper perimeter of the flexible material under the ears and around the back of the neck of the user and to the opposite side of the flexible material. A second end of the upper cord exits from the seam and passes through a first hole in a shield, the shield being formed of a transparent material, for example, a clear plastic. The first end of the upper cord passes through a second hole in the shield. The first and second ends can be displaced with regard to the first and second holes and retain the shield in an upper position relative to the face of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Guy Daniel Schroeder
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Publication number: 20030037788Abstract: The invention describes an inhalation or breathing mask for therapeutic nebulisers, in which around a connecting socket 4 for the therapeutic nebuliser is arranged an exhalation valve consisting of exhalation openings and a flexible valve element. The exhalation openings 7 are formed by exhalation channels 8 and can be closed individually by closure devices, for example stoppers, in order to set a predefined exhalation resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Pari GmbH Spezialisten fur effektive InhalationInventors: Thomas Gallem, Andreas Lintl, Patra Midelia, Markus Mornhinweg
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Publication number: 20030037789Abstract: A measured suction system utilizes a tracheostomy tube apparatus includes a tracheostomy tube, Tracheostomy collar, and swivel adapter. The tracheotomy tube includes an internal channel within the Tracheostomy tube allowing for all suctioning of the patient. The system will insure that all negative suction pressure is maintained within the Tracheostomy tube, which eliminates any trauma that may be caused by using excessive negative suction pressures when the standard methods of suctioning are employed. The new system also reduces the risk of infection caused by using the sterile invasive suction techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Naum Klinberg, John B. Carroll
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Publication number: 20030037790Abstract: The disclosed laryngeal mask airway device includes a mask portion and an airway tube. The mask portion includes an inflatable cuff, which defines a central opening when the cuff is inflated. The airway tube defines an internal passage extending from a proximal end of the tube to a distal end of the tube. The airway tube further defines two or more tabs disposed near the distal end of the tube. The mask portion is coupled to the airway tube near the distal end of the airway tube, and the tabs extend from the airway tube into the central opening defined by the cuff when the cuff is inflated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Archibald I. J. Brain
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Publication number: 20030037791Abstract: The present invention relates to cigarettes containing gold or silver particles and manufacturing methods of cigarette filters. The tobacco leaves, added with ion particles of gold, are prepared through blending them with peach leaves or bellflower leaves, which contains tartaric acid and malic acid as major components; the cigarette pouches comprise 20% of peach leaves or bellflower leaves and the gold or silver particles prepared in 0.005˜0.015 micron m of their size; and the filters are prepared by soaking them in a liquid mixture of pulverized peach leaves, bellflower leaves, and charcoals in more than 800 meshes. Therefore, in smoking, the cigarettes and their filters in this invention produce beneficial effects such as detoxification, blood-refining, and cell-cleaning with their major components such as gold particles, tartaric acid, and malic acid being absorbed into one's lung.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Jung-O An
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Publication number: 20030037792Abstract: A low sidestream smoke cigarette comprises a conventional tobacco rod and a non-combustible treatment material for the rod. The treatment material has a porosity less than about 200 Coresta units and a sidestream smoke treatment composition. The treatment composition comprises, in combination, an oxygen storage and donor metal oxide oxidation catalyst and an essentially non-combustible finely divided porous particulate adjunct for said catalyst. In addition, the invention provides a low sidestream smoke cigarette unit that comprises a cigarette with conventional cigarette paper surrounding a conventional tobacco rod and a non-combustible treatment material surrounding and being substantially in contact with the conventional cigarette paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Stanislav M. Snaidr, E. Robert Becker
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Publication number: 20030037793Abstract: The present invention relates to a vibration type comb using an ultrasonic wave which includes an ultrasonic wave generator which generates an ultrasonic wave, a body which includes a vibrator vibrated by an ultrasonic wave transferred through an ultrasonic wave transfer pipe connected to the ultrasonic wave generator and a handle which is extended from one side of the same, a cover in which first slits are formed in a lower portion of the same in a horizontal direction, with said cover being detachably engaged to a lower portion of the body, and a comb plate which includes one end connected with the vibrator and the other end having second slits formed therein in a horizontal direction, with the second slits being vibrated in upward and downward directions between the first slits.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: JEUNG HOON PARKInventor: In Young Hwang
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Publication number: 20030037794Abstract: The invention provides a combination comb and hair pick which is particularly adapted for debraiding plat-styled hair. The device of the invention comprises a comb section, a pick section and an intervening body section. The pick section is contiguous with and extends from the body toward the bottom end of the device to form an angle of less than 90 degrees with the longitudinal axes of the comb teeth. This configuration provides a hooking action which prevents the pick section from slipping out of a pleat during the debraiding of the plat. The comb and pick operation of the device can be rapidly switched without releasing the device or radically reorienting the device. This is achieved by pivoting the device while it is held, so that either the comb section or pick section is brought in contact with the desired portion of hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Gwendolyn Kay Shannon
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Publication number: 20030037795Abstract: The curling tongs (1) comprise a heating device (17), which is arranged in a tubular heating rod (25) and extends in the longitudinal direction of the heating rod (25). The curling tongs (1) further comprise a fuel container, for receiving and discharging liquid fuel, and a valve device (5), which serves for gasifying and regulating the fuel. The heating device (17) is controlled in dependence on temperature by a thermostat (6) adjacent to it. According to the invention, the thermostat is shielded thermally from the heating device (17) by a partition wall (49). As a result, the temperature behavior of the heating rod is better regulated, with excessively high temperature peaks being avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Peter Janouch, Peter Lange, Dieter Liebenthal, Silvia Rix, Heinz Kern, Peter Ruppert, Friedrich Henniger, Jurgen Seng
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Publication number: 20030037796Abstract: The invention relates to a hair-shaping appliance (1), in particular steam styling tongs, having a tubular drum (3) which treats the hair and is provided with through-passages (2). Projecting out of the drum (3) is a dosing device (26), upon the actuation of which liquid passes out of an outlet (18) of a liquid container (19) via a liquid-channeling device (17). Formed in the drum (3) is an evaporating device (13) which is supplied with heat by a heating device (12) and comprises an evaporator surface (16) which is in thermal contact with the heating device (12). Liquid which has passed out evaporates on the evaporator surface into steam, which then passes into the steam-distributor chamber (91) and, there, flows outward via the through-passages (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Peter Janouch, Peter Lange, Dieter Liebenthal, Silvia Rix, Heinz Kern, Peter Ruppert, Friedrich Henniger, Jurgen Seng
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Publication number: 20030037797Abstract: A cosmetic pad includes upper and lower pad bodies, each of which has a front edge, a rear edge, and two lateral sections. The two lateral sections extend in the longitudinal direction between the front and rear edges, and are opposite to each other in a transverse direction. The upper pad body is superimposed on the lower pad body. Each of the lateral sections of the upper pad body is connected to a respective one of the lateral sections of the lower pad body so as to form a finger hole between the upper and lower pad bodies. Front and rear openings are defined by the front edges and the rear edges of the upper and lower pad bodies to permit at least one finger to extend into the finger hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Kuo-Chung Fang
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Publication number: 20030037798Abstract: A dental floss comprising a porous PTFE fiber having a density of less than about 0.7 g/cc. The inventive floss is abrasion resistant, grippable and has a soft feel to the hands and a rough feel in the mouth. The floss is made by an extrusion process with non-contact heating during subsequent expansion with amorphous locking.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 1999Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Richard L. Baillie, James H. Chastain, John W. Dolan, William Hammond Wiley
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Publication number: 20030037799Abstract: A cleaning apparatus uses an ultrasonically excited cleaning fluid to clean an object disposed in a cleaning chamber that is substantially isolated from a surrounding environment. The apparatus is particularly suited to cleaning a portion of an elongate member, especially (but not necessarily only) an intermediate (i.e., a portion excluding a distal end portion) portion thereof. In one example, the cleaning apparatus is usable to clean only an intermediate portion of an optical fiber stripped of its coating. The cleaning fluid may be, for example and without limitation, an alcohol such as isopropyl alcohol, or acetone. The cleaning fluid may be circulated in a closed circuit. The closed circuit may include one or more of a fluid pump, a vacuum device for further urging the fluid through the system, and a fluid filter for cleaning the used fluid of at least some contaminants before it is reused.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Brett G. Clark, Jason Thomas Troyer, David Wayne Sellers
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Publication number: 20030037800Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a method and apparatus for removing contaminant particles from an interior surface of a processing chamber. The method generally includes imparting one or more broadband impulses to the processing chamber in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to an interior surface. The broadband impulses applied to the interior surface are calculated to be of sufficient magnitude to dislodge contamination particles from the interior surface. The method further includes removing dislodged particles from an area proximate the interior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Joel Brad Bailey, Reginald Hunter
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Publication number: 20030037801Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for detecting and removing contaminant particles from an interior of a substrate processing chamber. The method generally includes imparting a first broadband impulse to the substrate processing chamber, determining if contaminant particles are present in an exhaust line of the substrate processing chamber, and imparting a second broadband impulse to the substrate processing chamber if it is determined that contaminant particles are present in the exhaust line.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Joel Brad Bailey, Reginald Hunter
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Publication number: 20030037802Abstract: A ruthenium film, an osmium film, and an oxide thereof, deposited or adhered on the inside of a semiconductor treating apparatus are effectively removed. To accomplish this, an oxygen-atom donating gas and a halogen gas are supplied to the apparatus, whereby a reaction product deposited or adhered on the inside of the apparatus can be rapidly and effectively removed. In addition, to providing a stable operation, the formation of a thin film with high qualities and the production of a semiconductor device with a high yield are also realized.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Miwako Nakahara, Toshiyuki Arai, Satoshi Yamamoto, Tsukasa Ohoka, Atsushi Sano, Hideharu Itaya, Harunobu Sakuma
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Publication number: 20030037803Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method for removing contaminant particles from a substrate surface, where the method includes supporting a substrate in a face up position on a substrate support member and imparting a broadband impulse to the substrate support member in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to a surface of the substrate. The broadband impulse applied to the substrate support is calculated to be of sufficient magnitude to dislodge contamination particles from the surface of the substrate. The method further includes removing dislodged particles from an area proximate the substrate surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Joel Brad Bailey, Reginald W. Hunter
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Publication number: 20030037804Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning solder paste off the bottom side of a printed circuit board stencil includes a container of cleaning solution therein and a blade holder that is movable between a wiping position and the container of cleaning solution. A wiping blade is mounted in the blade holder. The blade holder, with the blade mounted thereon, is reciprocated back and forth when in communication with a stencil to be cleaned. The blade is moved from the wiping position in communication with the stencil into the cleaning solution in the container. A pneumatic piston and rotary actuator provides controlled movement of the wiping blade. The wiping blade may be vibrated during wiping to improve removal of solder paste from the stencil and the cleaning solution may be ultrasonically vibrated to improve removal of solder paste from the wiping blade. The wiping blade may also be pulsed into a sponge to remove excess cleaning solution prior to the next cleaning cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Gunter Erdmann
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Publication number: 20030037805Abstract: A washing and recycling unit for on-site washing of heavy machinery. The unit has a supporting frame onto which is mounted a washing liquid storage link. A washing hose arrangement connected to the tank injects washing liquid over the heavy machinery. A drainage receptacle positioned under the heavy machinery collects used liquid mixture falling from the heavy machinery. The used liquid mixture is sucked up with a suction hose connected to a cyclone which separates rough solids from liquids. A pump filtering arrangement recycles liquid from a settling tank under the cyclone by pumping it out, filtering it and transferring it into the washing liquid storage tank. A hoisting system mounted onto the supporting frame is used to movably support an operator directing the washing liquid around the heavy machinery.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Christian Mathieu
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Publication number: 20030037806Abstract: In one aspect, a dishwasher comprising a controller coupled to a human machine interface comprising an indicator corresponding to a dishwasher model type is described. The dishwasher further comprises a cabinet comprising a tub having a front opening and forming a wash chamber, at least one rack extending into the wash chamber, a water pump for pumping water into the dishwasher, and a door engaged to the cabinet for closing the tub front opening. The controller is configured to control operation of at least the pump based on the model type indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Michael Lee McIntyre, Omar Haider
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Publication number: 20030037807Abstract: A washing method of petroleum equipment using washing solution capable of being used in a waterless environment is provided. A compound of surface-active agent and oil is used as the washing solution of the petroleum equipment. Content of the surface-active agent in the compound is preferably 1 to 20 volume %. The surface-active agent is preferably selected from the group consisting of anionic surface-active agent, cationic surface-active agent, amphoteric surface-active agent and nonionic surface-active agent. The oil is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of kerosene, light gas oil, vacuum gas oil and light cycle oil fraction obtained from a fluid catalystic cracking unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Softard Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Katshuiko Kawakami, Hirozumi Hosokawa
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Publication number: 20030037808Abstract: A method for cleaning a closed-end cartridge filter begins by mounting a spindle assembly to one end of a cartridge filter. The spindle assembly is self-centered on the end of the cylindrically shaped cartridge filter by a three-point grip on the perimeter. A similar spindle assembly is attached to the other end of the cartridge filter such that its axis of rotation is the same as the axis of rotation for the first spindle assembly. The tip of one spindle assembly is rested on the ground while the tip of the other spindle assembly is held by a user's hand. A pressurized stream of air or water is directed at the cartridge filter with the user's other hand such that the stream causes the whole to rotate. The speed of rotation is brought high enough to fling debris from the filter and thus clean it.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: David Edmond Dudley, Joseph D. Robertson
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Publication number: 20030037809Abstract: Dishwashing machine comprising an outer casing (1) enclosing an internal washing vessel (2) that is capable of being closed frontally by a door (3) and accommodates support means (6, 7) for the washload items, a well as associated rotating spray arms (9, 11, 12) for spraying the washing liquor. According to the invention, a functional unit (15) is provided which comprises an enclosure (16, 17) that is removably attached to the washing vessel (2) and houses in its interior at least a great majority of the electric-hydraulic component parts of the washing machine, in particular at least an electric washing pump (21) and an electric drain pump (31), as well as at least a heating element (30) for the washing liquor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Daniele Favaro
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Publication number: 20030037810Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for washing a haircutting and hairdressing instrument using ultrasonic wave capable of removing dusts attached to a haircutting and hairdressing instrument by submerging the same in a washing liquid filled in a washing container in which a ultrasonic wave generator is installed. The apparatus according to the present invention includes a washing container which includes an opened upper portion, an outlet formed in a lower portion of the same and receives a haircutting and hairdressing instrument washing liquid therein, a ultrasonic wave generator installed in a side surface of the washing container, a body in which the washing container is provided on an upper surface of the same and a control boxy is installed therein for controlling a power supply to the ultrasonic wave generator, and a controller which is formed in an outer side surface of the body and controls an operation of the ultrasonic wave generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: BEAUNIX CO., LTD.Inventor: Jeung Hoon Park