Patents Issued in April 24, 2003
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Publication number: 20030075058Abstract: A peeler is provided having a removable liner, the liner possessing a rough texture for assisting the turning of a food product during a peeling operation. A method of manufacturing the disclosed peeler and liner is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Karl Schroeder, Duane H. Friend, Clyde W. Norman
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Publication number: 20030075059Abstract: A heat-sensitive stencil including a thermoplastic resin film on which a porous resin layer, a water soluble resin layer and a fibrous porous layer are formed in succession. A thin resin layer may be disposed between the thermoplastic resin film and the porous resin layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: Tohoku Ricoh Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tomiya Mori
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Publication number: 20030075060Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for adjusting the interval (E) between rotational axes (11,08) from a print-on position to a print-off position. A printing gap can be regulated separately and in a differentiated manner using cylinder liners (09,12), as a result of the effective direction of the eccentricity of the cylinder liner extending approximately parallel to a connecting line between rotational axes of two adjacent cylinders.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Stephan Rolf Plewa
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Publication number: 20030075061Abstract: A displacement device for a machine for processing flat printing materials includes a slide displaceable along a displacement path in and counter to a thrust direction, and being divided along the thrust direction into two slide parts. A drag joint forms a mutual connection between the slide parts. The drag joint has a joint axis extending perpendicularly to the displacement path. A machine for processing flat printing materials, such as a sheet-processing rotary printing press, is provided with the displacement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Carsten Kelm, Udo Lautenklos
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Publication number: 20030075062Abstract: A support sleeve made of a metallic material, preferably of nickel, is provided at at least one longitudinal end with a chamfer running all around in the inner circumference. This prevents damage to a film-like coating or thin intermediate sleeve, which surrounds the cylinder core to which the sleeve is fitted. A device for chamfering and deburring the longitudinal ends of the sleeve include a supporting body having a cylindrical journal with a diameter only slightly smaller than the internal diameter of the sleeve to be machined, in order to accommodate a longitudinal end of the sleeve and to guide the cut. A cutting holder is machined on the supporting body by means of which holder a cutter can be brought up to the inner circumference of the longitudinal end of the sleeve to be machined, and the supporting body can be rotated relative to the sleeve to be machined and pushed onto the journal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AGInventor: Alfons Grieser
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Publication number: 20030075063Abstract: A device for supplying radiant energy of a wavelength in the near infrared onto a printing substrate (14) in a planographic printing press, including at least one radiant energy source (10) whose light (12) impinges on the printing substrate (14) on the path (16) of the printing substrate (14) through the printing press at a position (116) downstream of at least one printing nip (18) in a printing unit is described which has the feature that the radiant energy source (10) emits light (12) only in a narrow band, the wavelength of the light being non-resonant to absorption wavelengths of water and preferably being between 700.00 nm and 2500,00 run. Also disclosed is a method for supplying radiant energy. By supplying energy in this frequency range while avoiding absorption resonances of water, an unwanted drying or unnecessary heating of the printing substrate are advantageously reduced while providing energy to the printing ink for its particular drying process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGInventor: Heiner Pitz
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Publication number: 20030075064Abstract: Dirty-cloth takeup roller for cleaning devices Dirty-cloth takeup roller for cleaning-cloth devices for cleaning running printing material webs or cylindrical rotating bodies in a printing machine or another machine in a print shop. From a longitudinal slot in a sleeve (4), on which the cloth can be wound up, a drive lip (10) for guiding the cloth in the direction of rotation can be extended radially counter to a spring force by an inner body (14) that can be inserted into the sleeve. The drive lip (10) gives the cloth roll an inner diameter which is greater than the outer diameter (12) of the sleeve (4). As a result, the cloth roll can easily be pulled off the sleeve (4) when the drive lip (10) is moved back into the sleeve (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Torsten Schmutz
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Publication number: 20030075065Abstract: A device for cleaning a cylinder of a machine for processing printing material includes a cleaning cloth pressable onto the cylinder for forming a contact zone. A first monitoring zone is monitorable with regard to a faulty position of the cleaning cloth, and is disposed downstream of the contact zone in a travel direction of the printing material. A second monitoring zone disposed upstream of the contact zone in the travel direction of the printing material is monitorable with regard to another faulty position of the cleaning cloth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Gerhard Loos, Bernhard Seiwert
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Publication number: 20030075066Abstract: A lithographic printing plate precursor comprises: a support; and an image-forming layer including a copolymer containing a specific fluoroaliphatic group and a repeating unit corresponding to at least one of a poly(oxyalkylene) acrylate and a poly(oxyalkylene) methacrylate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.Inventors: Shiro Tan, Tadahiro Sorori, Akira Nishioka
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Publication number: 20030075067Abstract: A peripheral device and method of processing digital images stored on a removable memory device that minimizes the downtime of the image acquisition device which generated the digital images. The device and method provide for copying the digital images from the memory device to the peripheral device before processing the digital images any further, thus freeing up the memory device for storing additional digital images.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Donald J. Welch, David M. Hall, Stephen D. Dentel
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Publication number: 20030075068Abstract: A structure of a capsule for a rapidly expanding metallic mixture is disclosed. The capsule structure comprises an insulating outer casing; a rapidly expanding mixture contained in the outer casing; a pair of main trigger electrodes for inducing arc discharge, the main trigger electrodes being embedded in the metallic mixture; and a pair of power supply rods electrically connected to the main trigger electrodes, respectively, so as to apply high voltage from an external high voltage generator to the main trigger electrodes. The capsule structure is capable of easily providing a triggering temperature required for initiation of an oxidation reaction of the metallic mixture that is oxidized at high temperatures of 700° C. or more (about 1,500° C.).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Chang Sun Kim
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Publication number: 20030075069Abstract: An ordnance system of the present invention may include or feature any one or more of: a control unit, one or more effectors (detonators, initiators, shaped charges and the like), and a two-, three- or four-wire communication bus between the control unit and the effectors; an addressable system in which all the effectors can be connected to the same communication bus and the control unit can issue coded signals on the bus addressed to a specific effector; inductive coupling between the effectors and the communication bus; and a multi-voltage level communication system in which communication signals are carried at a first voltage and arming signals are provided at a second, higher voltage. Other features may include two-way communication between effectors and the control unit and the de-centralization of firing control so that the control unit does not have exclusive control over whether the effectors function.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Craig J. Boucher, Paul N. Marshall, David B. Novotney
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Publication number: 20030075070Abstract: A switcher track apparatus comprising four switch units having precisely supported turntables at the intersections of the rails of two tracks, with switch sections of the track on the turntables movable into alternate switching positions in alignment with the two tracks and with magnet assemblies for establishing and releasably holding precise alignment. A dolly or sled for riding on the tracks has four wheel assemblies at its corners each comprising two rows of four roller wheels in a V-shaped arrangement for engagement with curved rail surfaces. The wheel assemblies are carried on sprockets that are tied to a driver sprocket on a T-bar for operation in unison.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Steven Spielberg, Simon T. Jayes, Mark Hotchkiss
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Publication number: 20030075071Abstract: In a safe method of controlling the tilt of a rail vehicle traveling on a track, different sections of the track are allocated authorized tilt limit values representative of a safety gauge within which the train can tilt without risk of colliding with infrastructures near the tracks or a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. All tilting of the vehicle is prohibited beyond authorized tilt limit values allocated to the track section on which the vehicle is located.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: ALSTOMInventors: Bernard Auge De Fleury, Stephane Feray-Beaumont
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Publication number: 20030075072Abstract: A center beam railcar that has increased volume capacity and versatility. The car preferably has a narrow top chord that does not interfere with loading by overhead crane, but still contributes significantly to the strength and load carrying capacity of the railcar. The top chord is preferably of a generally rectangular, tubular configuration, and has a width substantially equal to or slightly less than the width of the intermediate portion of the center beam therebelow. The railcar preferably has a depressed central portion that provides a clear loading height of at least about 14 feet thereabove, located between a pair of higher end portions, each preferably having a length of about 16 feet so that the end portions may be used to carry products of substantial length. The depth of the depression may be, e.g., about 16 in., to enable the depression to accommodate bundles of engineered wood products having a height of 15½ in.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: TRN Business TrustInventors: James Stephen Clark, Theodore E. Dancu, Robert J. Recupido, Ray Richter, Kim McDowell
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Publication number: 20030075073Abstract: A furniture polish comprising a mineral oil, a silicone polish, and a bittering agent may be prepared. Such a composition may be made suitable for dispensing as a spray or mist by means of a non-pressurized spray apparatus by the addition thereto of a shear-thinning thixotropic thickener.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Timothy I. Moodycliffe, Lynn M. Werkowski
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Publication number: 20030075074Abstract: An ink composition comprising at least one triarylmethane-based dye as a coloring material, an alcohol having 2 or more carbon atoms, a polyhydric alcohol or a glycol ether as a solvent, and a resin which can dissolve in the solvent, the triarylmethane-based dye comprising a compound represented by the following formula: [C(—Ar—Y)3]A wherein each Ar is independently an aryl group substituted, or not substituted, by a halogen or an alkyl group, each Y is independently a diethylamino group or hydrogen, provided that at least two Y are a diethylamino group, A is a halogen or an organic acid group, and A is charge-balanced to the residue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Shuuji Ichikawa, Takayuki Ikai
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Publication number: 20030075075Abstract: Coating compositions containing an oxidized oil and an effective amount of a diluent selected from one of: the group of methyl and ethyl esters of fatty acids, oils and combinations thereof; the group of glycerol and polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, oils, and combinations thereof; and light petroleum oil with a viscosity from about 1 cP to about 100 cP at 100° F., wherein the coating composition has a viscosity of from about 3 cP to about 5000 cP at 140° F., and wherein the coating composition is effective for reducing dust formation and cake formation in the coated free-flowing dry material.. The coating compositions and associated methods of the present invention are particularly suited to reduce dust formation and cake formation in free-flowing dry materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: ARR-MAZ Products, L.P.Inventors: Stacy K. Spence, M. Roger Rixom
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Publication number: 20030075076Abstract: Agent and process for removing pollutants from gases The present invention relates to an agent for removing pollutants from gases comprising a wax which has a drop melting point between 40 and 150° C., a melt viscosity of 2 to 20 000 mPas and a needle penetration of 1 to 50, and which contains at least one alkoxylated compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Michael Bayer
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Publication number: 20030075077Abstract: Water based waxing mixtures for protecting surfaces providing ionically neutral ingredients adhering to the surface while repelling environmental impurities, such as dirt. Surface precleaning need not precede the wax application because of an exchange, which takes place between the mixture and surface dirt. The mixture constitutes an emulsion of an organic phase in an aqueous phase. The aqueous phase amounts to 70 percent to 92 percent by weight, while the organic phase provides the remainder of the mixture and contains suspended waxes. The organic phase includes natural waxes, silicone compounds, nonionic emulsifiers and suspending agents. The mixture may be applied to wet or dry surfaces in shade or bright sunlight and then wiped off to leave a durable shine. The compound finds use on painted, polished, or smooth texture surfaces such as on an automobile. Surfactants and suspending agents stabilize the phase ingredients to allow suspension of the wax in the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Glenn H. Lewis
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Publication number: 20030075078Abstract: Solid, low-cost paving binder prepared by admixing sulfur, paving grade asphalt (AC) asphalt, and a siliceous filler such as fly ash and silica material, and solidifying the product into preferably flaked, pellet or pastille forms. Carbon black is another possible ingredient of the paving binder. The solid paving binder has non-sick non-flow properties within a wide range of ambient temperatures, and it can be stored solid for subsequent use in paving applications. Properties such as the color, radiation-resistance, and odor of the paving binder can be controlled in the manufacturing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: William R. Bailey, Norm D. Pugh, William C. McBee
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Publication number: 20030075079Abstract: In a method for the manufacture of a nacreous pigment, in which a multilayer film is produced by vacuum evaporation coating on a substrate and, after release from the substrate, the particles thus produced are comminuted to pigment particles of a desired size, vapor deposition of a plurality of layers taking place at separate locations within an evacuable container and the substrate being passed along the sources of evaporation, it is provided that at least a backing (A), in particular a silicon oxide layer, and at least a metal oxide layer (B), in particular a titanium oxide layer, are vapor-deposited on the substrate, in particular a circulating metal belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Gunter Sommer
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Publication number: 20030075080Abstract: The present invention is a new and improved Motorized Adjustable Workstation. The invention base has substantially parallel feet and legs that rise at an angle to support the main drive tube. Attached to the main drive tube is a linear actuator that raises the main work surface. The preferred embodiment of the invention incorporates an adjustable monitor lift that raises' a monitor with, and above the main work surface and is particularly suited for computer workstations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Norman Walter Allen
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Publication number: 20030075081Abstract: A pallet assembly includes a top deck having a top deck upper surface and a top deck lower surface and also having a first predetermined fire retardancy. A bottom deck having a bottom deck upper surface and a bottom deck lower surface, and also having a second predetermined fire retardancy. A column extending between the top deck and bottom deck, the column having an other fire retardancy lower than at least one of the first and second fire retardancies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANYInventor: William P. Apps
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Publication number: 20030075082Abstract: A reinforced pallet assembly having a first pallet deck and a second pallet deck. Each of the decks has an outer member and an intermediate member, each outer member and intermediate member having a one of a pair of mating cross-rib surfaces which are mounted together to define box-beam sections within each pallet deck. Also included is an elongate reinforcement member which is disposed between the outer member and the intermediate member of the second pallet deck for providing stiffness thereto. Further included is a plurality of columns which extend between the intermediate members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANYInventor: William P. Apps
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Publication number: 20030075083Abstract: A furniture product having a plurality of uprights and at least one platform supported on said uprights wherein at least one of said uprights comprises at least one pair of sections disposed one above the other, a lower section of said at least one pair having a tubular upper end socket in which is received al insert in which is fixed a lower end of a connector element, the connector element extending through an aperture in the platform and an upper end of the connector element being fixed in an insert which is received in a tubular lower end socket of an upper section of said pair.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Paul Devey
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Publication number: 20030075084Abstract: The invention is designed for use with a table or desk supported by a pair of legs. The bottom portion of each leg is configured with a stem and a foot extending perpendicular to the stem. The top portion of each leg is configured in a y-shape having a first branch, a second branch and a trunk. The first and second branches extend up from the trunk and support the flat surface of the table or desk. A hanger device is located on either the first branch or the second branch and extends towards the flat surface. Placement of the hanger device on a branch of the y-shaped portion causes a load suspended from the hanger device to be supported primarily by the trunk and a moment caused by the load to be offset by the moment caused by the foot of each leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Charles Risdall
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Publication number: 20030075085Abstract: A device for discharging dust from a dry dust collector of a blast furnace (10) comprises a dust discharge valve (18) located downstream of a dust discharge opening (16) of the dry dust collector (10) and a fully enclosed dust conveying system (22) located downstream of the dust discharge valve (18). It further comprises a control system (32) that is designed so as to control the opening of the dust discharge valve (18) in function of the residual conveying capacity of the dust conveying system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Yvan Kroemmer, Norbert Coone
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Publication number: 20030075086Abstract: A system for disposing of municipal solid waste 10) provides commercially-available equipment that is modified to initially remove identifiable unwanted components from the waste (12), and then chop the waste into small pieces (16) of a size suitable for handling and combustion. The moisture content of the waste is reduced in a closed system (20) by passing dry air through the waste in a confined space (30) to absorb moisture and produce moist air, which is then dehumidified via refrigeration equipment (34). The dehumidified air is recycled (30, 40) through the waste repeatedly through the closed system (20) until the water content has reached the predetermined amount. The waste is stored in a bunker (41) for later burning, or is immediately burned in a furnace (24) to produce heat that is used to produce steam (50), which drives a generator (26) to produce electricity (52) that is partly used to power the process and partly sold commercially.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Richard B. Pallett
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Publication number: 20030075087Abstract: Methods for planting sugarcane seed are provided to achieve high sugarcane plant densities per unit area. The methods include providing sugarcane seed pieces in an appropriate length, preparing the soil for planting the sugarcane seed by creating rows of wide furrows or wide seedbeds, placing the sugarcane seed on the prepared soil in a random orientation to form a layer of sugarcane seed or in an orientation perpendicular to the direction of the furrows or seedbeds, and covering the sugarcane pieces with soil. Soil preparation includes creation of wide rows of furrows, flat seedbeds or raised seedbeds, with each row ranging in width from about 0.5 meters to about 3.1 meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: J. Michael Gould, Michael S. Irey, John F. Larsen, Stuart E. McGahee
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Publication number: 20030075088Abstract: Seeding apparatus has an opener mounted on the main frame in such a manner that the driven sprocket of a seed metering device on the opener moves slightly toward and away from the axis of the drive sprocket on the main frame as the opener moves up and down relative to the frame during changes in ground contour. To prevent the driving tight stretch of the drive chain between the drive sprocket and driven sprocket from undergoing significant length change during such movement of the opener relative to the frame, the tight stretch is trained around intermediate guide structure in such a manner that the different portions of the tight stretch thus defined all stay substantially constant in length at all times. An arrangement for use with a parallel linkage mounting of the opener has guides on the main frame and the opener that keep the chain portion spanning the frame and opener substantially parallel to the links of the linkage and of substantially the same length as such links.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Bruce D. Peterson, Brent W. Nelson
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Publication number: 20030075089Abstract: Disclosed is a personal watercraft comprising an engine capable of achieving a high power without increasing the diameter of an output shaft where a crankshaft-side sprocket is attached, and thus without increasing the diameter of the sprocket. The engine is configured such that an extended shaft that is separable from the crankshaft and has a diameter smaller than that of the crankshaft is connected to one end portion of the crankshaft so as to be coaxial with the crankshaft, and a sprocket is provided on the extended shaft. With such a structure, by forming the extended shaft of a material having relatively high strength, the diameter of the extended shaft can be made smaller than that of the crankshaft, and hence, the diameter of the sprocket provided on the extended shaft can be reduced. Since the diameter of a camshaft-side sprocket can be reduced, the size of the entire engine can be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Yoshimoto Matsuda, Yoshinobu Tanaka
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Publication number: 20030075090Abstract: A cruise ship or pleasure boat has an open or semi-open main public space situated around the axial longitudinal plane of the ship and at the base of port and starboard longitudinal superstructures. The port and starboard longitudinal superstructures that border the public space are far away from the axial longitudinal plane of the ship so that the ratio of the width of the combination comprising the longitudinal superstructures and the public space to the width of the ship at the waterline is from 1.3 to 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: Laurent MERMIER, Joel BRETECHER, and CHANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUEInventors: Laurent Mermier, Joel Bretecher
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Publication number: 20030075091Abstract: An underwater viewing boat has a large top surface and a convenient large port opening onto an underwater viewing cage extending downwardly from the boat. The top of the viewing cage remains open such that free entry or exit therefrom is available. Preferably the cage is movable between a raised transport position and a downwardly extending viewing position. The participants use a hookah respiratory system which is safe and does not require extensive training.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Mark Scott Hewitt, Susan Patricia Strudwick
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Publication number: 20030075092Abstract: A cruise ship or pleasure boat has classically proportioned quickwork and a main public space bordered by port and starboard longitudinal superstructures which have an overall transverse inclination which makes the main public space sunnier and substantially increases the width of the ship above the waterline.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: Laurent MERMIER, Joel BRETECHER, and CHANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUEInventors: Laurent Mermier, Joel Bretecher
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Publication number: 20030075093Abstract: The balancing device makes it easy to balance low and medium tonnage ships without needing to use high power.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Jean Edmond Chaix
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Publication number: 20030075094Abstract: A watercraft includes moveable sponsons that are moved in response to movements of the handlebars and the accelerator lever. The watercraft can include a number of different kinds of actuators for moving these sponsons relative to the hull of the watercraft. In preferred embodiments, the sponsons are moved outwardly and/or downwardly relative to the hull.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Yusuke Aoyama
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Publication number: 20030075095Abstract: A third embodiment of the boat landing apparatus includes a pair of roller assemblies, a pair of cross members and a set of four retention brackets. A first embodiment of the retention bracket is a surface pivot bracket. A second embodiment of the retention bracket is a pivot support bracket. A third embodiment of the retention bracket is a cross bracket. A support post may be mounted to a bottom of a cross member with an angle bracket. Two roller assemblies may be connected in series with an in-line connector bracket. A fourth embodiment of the boat landing apparatus includes a plurality of roller axles and a pair of retention members. A fifth embodiment of the boat landing apparatus preferably includes a plurality of bracket support members, a plurality of pivot roller brackets, and a pair of lengthwise rail members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Philip A. Crifase, Joy P. Crifase
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Publication number: 20030075096Abstract: A device controlling the depth and motion of an object underwater by using a processor to accurately control the volume of gas within, and thereby the buoyancy, depth, and motion (rate of ascent and descent) of, a buoyancy chamber that is attached to the object. The device has a central component incorporating a processor and associated memory, the processor being in communication with: a buoyancy chamber and a means for measuring the volume or level of gas within, at least one gas control mechanism(s) to input and remove gas from the buoyancy chamber; a depth measuring sensor, a power source; a gas source, and an input device to instruct the processor. By manipulating the volume of gas within the buoyancy chamber, using the gas source and the at least one gas control mechanism(s), the processor is able to control the rate of ascent, rate of descent, level of buoyancy, and depth of itself and the object to which it is attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Kenneth J. Leonard, John Engel
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Publication number: 20030075097Abstract: A collapsible frame for a cloth or canvas-like top for a boat, having latching members which retain the collapsible frame to a plurality of mounting brackets secured to the boat frame. The latching members allow for the boat frame to be quickly orientated in either an open position, providing protection to the occupants of the boat, a closed position, used to store the frame on the boat when not in use, or a travel position, securing the boat cover frame in a manner sufficient to allow movement of the boat on a trailer. In changing the position of the frame, the latching member may be disconnected from the mounting brackets without the use of tools or removable parts that may be lost or misplaced. Additionally, the latching members include a pair of wings including retaining ridges which allow a latching of frame members to one another, securing frame members not in use during various configurations of the collapsible frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: Bennington Marine, Inc.Inventors: Jeremiah S. Warfel , Joseph L. Engelhaupt , Jerry L. Scott , Bradley R. Fishburn
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Publication number: 20030075098Abstract: A boat seat assembly having a seating platform including first and second seat bottoms and first and second seat backs, a seat mechanism for moving the seating platform between the flat position and the seating position, a base supporting the mechanism, and a positioning system for maintaining the seating platform in the seating position and for allowing the seat platform to move to the flat position. The seat mechanism includes a track and first and second sliders supported by the track for rectilinear movement for moving the seating platform between the seating position and the flat position. The positioning system includes a locking device for locking the first slider in various rectilinear positions relative to the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: O.C. Huse
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Publication number: 20030075099Abstract: A publication highlighting implement and method for making the same. The implement includes a plurality of film segments which are transparent upon application to a publication containing textual material. A graphic is printed on each segment for highlighting the textual material which the graphic is placed over. The graphic may be printed in fluorescent ink so as to increase the visibility and noticeability of the segment thus drawing attention to the underlying textual material. Additionally, the graphic may be printed to simulate a three-dimensional image or object causing the marked section to further stand out. The plurality of film segments may be arranged on a sheet of backing which is configured for use as a bookmark which may further contain advertising material thereon. Each segment may include a scalloped edge for increased ease of removal from the original backing as well as from the publication to which it is adhered.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Kurt W. Dowdle, Franklin M. Young
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Publication number: 20030075100Abstract: A method of making a Schottky diode comprising the steps of: providing a single crystal diamond comprising a surface; placing the single crystal diamond in a CVD system; heating the diamond to a temperature of at least about 950° C.; providing a gas mixture capable of growing diamond film and comprising a sulfur compound through the CVD system; growing an epitaxial diamond film on the surface of the single crystal diamond; baking the diamond at a temperature of at least about 650° C. in air for a period of time that minimizes oxidation of the diamond; and fabricating a Schottky diode comprising the diamond film. A Schottky diode comprising an epitaxial diamond film and capable of blocking at least about 6 kV in a distance of no more than about 300 &mgr;m.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: James E. Butler, Michael W. Geis, Donald D. Flechtner, Robert L. Wright
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Publication number: 20030075101Abstract: A device for promoting protein crystal growth (PCG) using microfluidic channels. A protein sample and a solvent solution are combined within a microfluidic channel having laminar flow characteristics which forms diffusion zones, providing for a well defined crystallization. Protein crystals can then be harvested from the device. The device is particularly suited for microgravity conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Bernhard H. Weigl, Jurgen Sygusch
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Publication number: 20030075102Abstract: The present invention is a substrate inverting apparatus mounted to a substrate-coating machine. The apparatus is used for inverting a substrate within a vacuum chamber. The apparatus includes a substrate holding means for holding the substrate substantially rigidly relative to the substrate holding means. The apparatus further includes an actuating means mounted to the substrate-coating machine for inverting the substrate holding means.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Ronald A. Crocker
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Publication number: 20030075103Abstract: Using a scan coating method, a liquid film is formed on a substrate having a temperature distribution for correcting a temperature distribution of a liquid film caused by the heat of evaporation due to the volatilization of a solvent contained in the liquid film, and then the solvent is removed from the liquid film to form a coating film.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Tatsuhiko Ema, Shinichi Ito
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Publication number: 20030075104Abstract: A central powder supply system, referred to as a so-called powder center (1) is made available for use especially in high-performance industrial powder coating installations. The powder center (1) is divided into two separate chambers (2, 3), an operating chamber (2) and a powder chamber (3). Both chambers (2, 3) can be connected with a powder separating device via an opening which can be closed off. The powder chamber (3) essentially houses the powder preparation device (5), while the operating chamber (2) contain the operating parts (22) and supply parts (20, 21). The powder preparation device (5) comprises a height-adjustable lifting table (7) with vibration device for the powder supply container (6 positioned thereon. In addition, there is a suction plate (12) which serves as suction device and has through openings (13). The suction plate (12) is surrounded by a strain basket (17) which, optionally, has a support basket (18).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Erich Kramer
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Publication number: 20030075105Abstract: The coating device for coating a metal band (12) in a melt (14) of a non-magnetic metal comprises a shaft (16) rotatable in the melt (14) for guiding the metal band (12). The shaft (16) is supported in a shaft bearing (261) that is a magnetic bearing whose stationary portion (281) is encapsulated. Thus, a contactless shaft support in a metal melt is obtained, whereby the bearing wear is largely reduced and the service life of the bearing is prolonged.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Wilfried Plaetzer
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Publication number: 20030075106Abstract: A fluid ejection cartridge for dispensing a bioactive fluid including a first reservoir containing the bioactive fluid and a first fluid ejector fluidically coupled to the first reservoir. The first fluid ejector ejects at least a drop of the bioactive fluid onto the ingestible sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Brian Craig Lee, Steven W. Steinfield, Winthrop D. Childers, Mark A. Van Veen, Mohammad M. Samii
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Publication number: 20030075107Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus which stabilizes the quality of thickness of a film between solids, which is produced on a wafer in the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus by a CVD method using light, and improves in-plane thickness uniformity to thereby bring about excellent production efficiency. The semiconductor manufacturing apparatus is provided with a gas supply pipe for supplying a material gas to a chamber used to store the wafer placed in the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, and a transparent plate which is provided in the chamber and allows the light to pass therethrough. The transparent plate is heated by a heater to thereby prevent the production of the film on the transparent plate and control the concentration of a material gas in the vicinity of an object to be processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Junichi Miyano, Kiyohiko Toshikawa, Yoshikazu Motoyama