Patents Issued in May 1, 2003
  • Publication number: 20030079365
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring drying of an agricultural porous media such as grain and seed, includes deriving moisture content of the porous media using time domain reflectometry and utilizing moisture content to monitor and/or control the drying process. The porous media is positioned around a time domain reflectometry probe. An array of probes can be used to measure moisture in different areas of one batch of porous media or in a plurality of batches of porous media. The derivation of moisture content of the porous media around each probe would allow information to be provided to a dryer controller to alter the drying process if needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Steven J. Corak, James L. Hunter, Whitney Skaling
  • Publication number: 20030079366
    Abstract: A hair dryer provides a multi-stage air current feed device to accelerate the flow velocity of the air current in the hair dryer such that the motor and the fans may generate least noise while the hair dryer is in operation. In addition to multiple stages of the air current feed device, a further added acceleration can be performed by way of applying the Bernoulli's law and the Venturi. Furthermore, a conventional hair dryer also can reduce the noise thereof without lower down the original high flow velocity and the flow rate thereof by way of applying the Bernoulli's law and the Venturi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Chun-Chuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20030079367
    Abstract: A hair dryer with high handiness, which comprises an enclosure with a first portion forming a grip region and a second portion forming an air delivery duct that leads externally. The enclosure accommodates an electric motor connected, through its shaft, to an impeller actuated, by the same motor, to produce a stream of air through the air delivery duct. At least one electric resistor, powered to heat air as it passes through the delivery duct is arranged along the delivery duct. The hair dryer comprises at least one light source suitable to emit light through the outlet of the air delivery duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Adriano Troletti
  • Publication number: 20030079368
    Abstract: A material drying apparatus having a sealable chamber for receipt of wet material, such as clothing. Material placed into the chamber is dried upon the evacuation of air from the chamber wherein moisture drawn from the material is condensed on a condensate coil placed in the chamber. Heating coils placed around the chamber or beneath a drawer elevate the temperature to enhance condensate operation providing an energy efficient material dryer requiring no make-up air. Drum or thermal blanket enhances temperature elevation. Condensed water is purged after the drying process although provisions provide for an interim purge should excess liquid be drawn from the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Karl H. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20030079369
    Abstract: A process of forming a thick film structure comprising depositing a layer of thick film on a supporting carrier and drying the thick film layer in a plurality of controlled stages, and an apparatus for executing the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: POWER PAPER LTD.
    Inventors: Shalom Luski, Nitzan Zvi
  • Publication number: 20030079370
    Abstract: A system for separating hydrocarbons from a material which includes a process chamber, a process pan operatively connected to the process chamber and removable therefrom, a blower operatively connected to the process chamber and to a heat source, the blower adapted to force heated air into the process chamber through the material disposed on the process pan, the forced heated air adapted to vaporize hydrocarbons and other contaminants disposed on the material, and at least one condenser operatively connected to the process chamber and adapted to condense the vaporized hydrocarbons and other contaminants is disclosed. Further, a method for separating hydrocarbons from a material which includes passing a stream of heated air over the material to volatilize the hydrocarbons, passing the stream of heated air containing the hydrocarbons through at least one condenser to form liquid hydrocarbons, collecting the liquid hydrocarbons, and recirculating the heated air is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Gary E. Fout, Jerry T. Connaughton
  • Publication number: 20030079371
    Abstract: A dual-train or multi-train installation for the production of cement clinker from raw meal includes several cyclone suspension heat exchanger trains which provide substantially equal gas and meal loads of the following gas-solid suspensions through use of a vortex homogenization chamber (29), having an inlet opening (30) for the gas-solid suspension and having at least two outlets to a pair of pipes (28, 31) for the discharge of the thoroughly blended homogenized gas-solid suspension substreams. The vortex homogenization chamber (29) is positioned in a calcination stage (17), upstream of its branching and splitting between the several heat exchanger trains (A, B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Carsten Eckert, Stefan Kollen, Hubert Ramesohl, Matthias Mersmann
  • Publication number: 20030079372
    Abstract: A concentration of a gas introduced into a circulation blower and an exhaust blower is reduced with a simple apparatus configuration. In an exhaust system, exhaust gases from a plurality of drying chambers are joined to a joining duct to be then exhausted by an exhaust blower. A plurality of exhaust ducts having inlets at different positions in each drying chamber are provided, and the exhaust duct having the inlet in the lowest gas concentration area is used as a duct for an exhaust gas circulated to a circulation blower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shinsuke Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20030079373
    Abstract: A footwear structure including an upper and a separate midsole having interlocking shank portions. The upper has an upward extending arc in the shank area which defines a shank interlock portion therein. The midsole has a corresponding arc which defines a shank interlock portion on a bottom surface thereof which mates with the arc in the upper for resisting motion of the midsole relative to the outsole in the case where the midsole is unsecured within the structure to allow for removal of the midsole. The structure may include an outsole having a shank interlock area that mates with the shank interlock of the midsole, with or without an upper disposed between the midsole and the outsole. The shank interlock areas may include a continuous arc or an abruptly changing arc, and the midsole may be removable or non-removable from the structure. A rigid shank insert may be provided between the midsole and outsole, and the midsole may include a variety of layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Kenton D. Geer, Gary J. Troy
  • Publication number: 20030079374
    Abstract: A “wrap-around” shoe construction having a generally horizontal seam that joins the upper and bottom. The sole includes separate heel and forefoot sole portions that expose the “wrap-around” upper. The horizontal seam preferably extends substantially parallel to the bottom line of the foot. The horizontal seam includes an outwardly-turned moc stitch in the forefoot and heel regions, and an inwardly turned butt stitch in the arch region. The present invention also provides a method for manufacturing an article of footwear including the steps of (1) forming the upper, (2) forming the bottom, (3) stitching the bottom to the upper along a horizontal seam, (5) lasting the upper and bottom assembly, (6) setting the shape of the upper and bottom assembly, (7) forming the outsole from separate forefoot and heel portions, and (8) installing a molded insole and a footbed in the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Manon Belley, Tuan Nguyen Le, Grant Urie
  • Publication number: 20030079375
    Abstract: A shoe having a sole contour which follows a theoretically ideal stability plane as a basic concept, but which deviates, outwardly therefrom to provide greater than natural stability. Thickness variations outwardly from the stability plane are disclosed, along with density variations to achieve a similar greater than natural stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Frampton E. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20030079376
    Abstract: An athletic shoe includes a sole, an upper, a plurality of band-shaped members, and a fastening member. The upper has a toe portion, a heel portion, a forefoot portion and a lower periphery. The upper is secured to the sole and has a plurality of elongated through holes at regions except the toe portion and the heel portion. The band-shaped members are secured to the sole or the lower periphery of the upper and extend upwardly toward an instep of a foot of a shoe wearer. The fastening member is connected to each upper end of the band-shaped members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Mizuno Corporation
    Inventors: Takeshi Oorei, Yoshihide Shibahara, Mitsuhiro Kawano, Tetsuo Yamamoto, Kazuhiko Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20030079377
    Abstract: A stitch structure of steel-head shoes is highlighted in reform of a conventional steel-head shoe by forming a plurality of circumferential stitch holes in a circular bottom end of a steel head in mating with the seaming interval. A stitching line is applied to access and seam the front end of an upper junction circumference of a cover portion, a bottom end of the steel head, and the front end of a lower junction circumference of a sole together to ensure the durability of the steel-head shoes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Chien-I Wu
  • Publication number: 20030079378
    Abstract: A bucket shock-absorbing system for reducing the impact forces encountered by a vehicle, a driver and external objects when the bucket engages an external object. The bucket shock-absorbing system includes a first spring attached to a bucket, a second spring attached to the bucket, a main member attached between the first spring and the second spring, a first armature and a second armature attached to the bucket for guiding the main member, a first connector and a second connector for removably attaching to a connecting bracket of a vehicle loader structure, and a plurality of stopper members attached to the bucket in opposition to the springs for limiting the compression of the springs. The springs are preferably comprised of a leaf spring structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Gust G. Johanson
  • Publication number: 20030079379
    Abstract: A lift arm assembly for a small or “mini” loader is pivotally mounted onto a self propelled frame for movement between a raised and a lowered position. In the raised position, a support strut is provided that fits over an extended rod of the lift arm operating cylinder and will prevent the lift arm assembly from lowering. The support strut is stored in a front tubular cross member of the lift arm assembly. Additionally, the front cross member supports an upright strut that acts as a back stop for material in a bucket, by projecting upwardly beyond the bucket top so that if an object in the bucket tends to roll rearwardly, if the bucket is not leveled, it will be intercepted by the upwardly projecting portion of the back stop and deflected laterally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Mark F. Bares, James H. Page
  • Publication number: 20030079380
    Abstract: To control the moisture content of linen leaving a drying ironer, this content is measured by means of a sensor (18). The measurement signal is then transmitted to a variable gain amplifier (30). A circuit (32) automatically adjusts this gain so that the signal leaving the amplifier (30) is non-saturated. This gives instant control of linen moisture content irrespective of the moisture content of the items of linen entering the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Andre Maziere, Arnaud Viger
  • Publication number: 20030079381
    Abstract: A stock license plate frame (20) is shown having a customizing logo (38) and trademarks (40). Attachment holes (42, 44, 46, and 48) are provided in the top and bottom cross members (22 and 24). The logo (33) and trademark (40) are mounted on plates (39) having pin 41, 43, 47, and 49) on the back which fit into holes in the frame. Retainer clips (64) pushed onto the pins help retain the logo and trademark on the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Susanne Arens, Todd Spencer
  • Publication number: 20030079382
    Abstract: An accent bar for personalizing a license plate while securing the license plate within the mounting bracket of a vehicle. The accent bar includes an elongate structural member with mounting loops or holes for mounting the accent bar on the top, the bottom, or both portions of the vehicle mounting bracket. The elongate structural member only extends across the top or bottom or both of the license plate and does not extend all around the plate as with frames. An accent or display element is provided in the bar, either integrally or separately with the elongate member, to provide a graphical or textual display. When two accent bars are utilized, the accent or display elements may combine to form a single accent or display feature. The materials, sizes, and shapes of the accent bar and the accent elements may be varied to create numerous vehicle accents and messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Susanne Arens
  • Publication number: 20030079383
    Abstract: Identification tag media originates in reel-form and feeds through a conventional inkjet printer. A modified media infeed tray holds a reel of such identification tag media positioned for collection by the printer media transport mechanism. The identification tag media passes by the inkjet print head to receive print imaging thereon in the form of identification indicia. Thus, length segments of identification tag media may be severed into identification tag bracelets and coupled to users by encircling limbs and joining as by use of clasps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Blackman, Richard A. Kelley, Rachel Kuller, Matt G. Driggers
  • Publication number: 20030079384
    Abstract: Watches, jewellery and like articles are marketed by advertising the article in a magazine or advertising display. For example, a page of the magazine carries advertising matter for a watch or jewellery. A life-like representation of the watch or jewellery article is detachably attached to the substrate so that it can be removed and tried on to simulate wear of an actual watch or jewellery article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: CarIo Santoro
  • Publication number: 20030079385
    Abstract: Enclosures, containers and 3-dimensional novelty items and toys that present two or more composite graphic images or sets of images when viewing an item from different directions. The novelty items can also perform another function, such as pencil holder, drinking cup, building block, paper weight, notebook, etc. The invention thereby provides an entertainment or enjoyment value, or commercial value (e.g., advertising, marketing, promotional) in addition to any other utility of the item. For example, the graphic images can be those of licensed characters, such as those available from The Walt Disney Company and Warner Brothers, for example, or text or a message. An observer can view a first image or set of images on the novelty item from a first direction and second image or set of images on the novelty item from a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Wynne Noble, Eileen W. Noble
  • Publication number: 20030079386
    Abstract: A picture matte for framing one or more pictures that also presents two or more composite graphic images or sets of images for viewing with the picture or pictures. The matte may framed or unframed. In an unframed embodiment, the matte serves as a picture frame or other display device. The invention thereby provides an entertainment or enjoyment value, or commercial value (e.g., advertising, marketing, promotional) in addition to the value(s) presented by the picture or pictures. The two or more graphic images or sets of images in a same field of view as a picture, or in an overlapping field of view with that of the picture. A matte comprises at least two interleaved series or sets of sections that are arranged in a wave-like manner such that each series presents a composite image or a set of images, in addition to the matte presenting at least one picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Wynne Noble
  • Publication number: 20030079387
    Abstract: A sign or ornament comprising an etched or otherwise formed translucent light scattering design, lettering, or shape within a matrix contained in the body of a sign or ornament, said sign or ornament having included therewith at least one opening, said opening having contained therewith at least one light source and preferably a light-emitting diode, wherein light emerging from the light source and preferred light-emitting diode incident upon the light scattering translucent design lettering or shape of the sign or the ornament will be enhanced to a much greater extent than any light emanating from the transparent portions of the sign/ornament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Anthony Derose
  • Publication number: 20030079388
    Abstract: An illuminated indicia enclosure apparatus includes a rear panel fixedly attached to an upstanding surface, the rear panel having apertures disposed therein for receiving and mounting one or more lighting elements on an inner surface thereof, an indicia-defining fascia, the fascia having a front panel and generally opposing side panels extending therefrom, and hinged tension securement elements for securing the fascia to the rear panel, wherein the hinged tension securement elements are configured to provide expedient installment and removal of the fascia to the rear panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: David Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20030079389
    Abstract: A hand-held message board for displaying messages, includes: (a) a generally rigid dry erase board having an erasable front writing surface; (b) a means of holding the message board by hand; (c) separate pages, each movably affixed to an upper edge of the dry erase board, each page having a pre-printed message or sign on it; and (d) fastener means for removably attaching the pages to the upper edge of the dry erase board; wherein the individual pages are flippable between the front surface and the rear surface of the dry erase board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Joel Chandler Eberly
  • Publication number: 20030079390
    Abstract: A display device is described for use as a checkout counter divider. The device comprises a flat blank 10 and an elongate weight 40. The blank has fold lines to permit it to be folded onto itself to form an elongate hollow bar having a base and at least two further sides 12 and 14. The elongate weight is secured in use to the base of the hollow bar, to add stability to the hollow bar when resting on its base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Mark Schottlander
  • Publication number: 20030079391
    Abstract: Novel point-of-purchase cantilevered deflectable display assemblies, which normally extend transversely into a shopping aisle. Display assemblies which accommodate substitution of one frame-carried form or configuration of advertising for another, which can be radically different, without disconnecting the entire display assembly from its mounting to a molding at a store shelf or like. The advertising frame with which the advertising medium is associated is removably connected to a hanger portion. The hanger portion accommodates the above-mentioned on-site frame and advertisement removal and exchange while the remainder of the display assembly remains in its shelf-mounted or like position. Display assemblies are disclosed which enhance the deflectable nature of the cantilevered distal part of the display assemblies, the manner in which pivoting occurs and is controlled or limited and the way in which the display assemblies are biased toward neutral in the assembled condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Randy B. Reynolds, Ali A. Rasekhi, George Allen Allred
  • Publication number: 20030079392
    Abstract: The automobile registration display is accentually a small transparent plastics decal holder. This decal holder is made special because it has the ability to be placed on a Automobile Rear window by means of suction cups. And the holder is made in such a Way to allow a decal to be placed between the front and back of the two surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Bryon K. Newman
  • Publication number: 20030079393
    Abstract: A frame has a front surface and a rear surface. The front surface has a first central opening for displaying a picture. The front surface has a border portion about the first opening. The front surface has a second opening in the border portion. The rear surface has a recessed cavity extending toward the front surface. The second opening communicates with the cavity. An audio unit is disposed within the cavity. The audio unit contains a memory that stores, restores and provides a stored audio stimulation. The housing has a front surface and a rear surface. The audio unit further has an input device for communicating an audio stimulation to the memory. The input device includes an input switch on the rear surface for selectively activating the input device to store the audio stimulation in the memory. The audio unit further has an output device on the front surface for selectively playing the stored audio stimulation from the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: FRAMESTOREMEMBER.COM LLC
    Inventor: Gerald L. Goodwin
  • Publication number: 20030079394
    Abstract: A recoil dampening assembly for a firearm that includes a bolt assembly and a stock that is linearly moveable with respect to the bolt assembly, includes a plurality of elastically deformable shock-absorbing members having a compression cavity defined therein, and a plurality of rigid spacers interspaced between the shock absorbing members. The plurality of shock absorbing members and rigid spacers are adapted to be placed between a bolt assembly of a firearm and a stock of a firearm. The plurality of shock-absorbing members and rigid spacers are adapted to dampen the recoil as transmitted from the bolt assembly to the stock when a charge that is in the firearm is ignited by allowing each shock absorbing member to at least partially compress within the compression zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Charles Richard Poff
  • Publication number: 20030079395
    Abstract: A portable support assembly includes a central generally elongated panel piece flanked at both sides by lateral panel pieces which extend adjacent a portion of the central piece. Both the central piece and the two flanking pieces include a transverse slot for receiving an insert extending across the panel assembly. The lower common surfaces of the panels are slotted with three recesses, the first extending longitudinally from the front into the central piece and the other two aligned diagonally towards each other from the rear corners of the lateral pieces and into the central piece. Legs are then inserted into each recess to provide the support for the assembly and also to interlock the flanking pieces together to the center piece. One leg includes a mount for an adjustable front firearm support while a shaped transverse recess in the center piece receives a slide deploying an adjustable rear firearm support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Robert S. Y. Chong
  • Publication number: 20030079396
    Abstract: An tubular member intermediately mounted on a gun between the shooter and a distally mounted gun sight or gun sight distal indicator, having a reflective internal surface which provides a specific reflection (e.g. a uniform circle) of and concentric with the distal sight or indicator when the gun is aligned to hit the target on which the distal indicator is centered. Alternate embodiments provide an illuminated distal indicator, and an indicator which itself shows an enhanced characteristic, such as intensity or visibility of the high contrast element, as the gun is pointed on-target. A mounting member provides pitch and yaw adjustment of the tubular member in addition to lateral and height adjustment relative to the gun barrel or longitudinal axis of the gun projectile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Gary R. Brown, Michael P. Toepel
  • Publication number: 20030079397
    Abstract: Animated decoys each having a flexible decoy body which is supported on a self-contained decoy movement device that imparts life-like movement to the decoy body. In a first preferred embodiment, the decoy body is formed of a flexible sheet material such as rubber or foam rubber, typically in the two-dimensional shape of a fowl, and includes an opening which inserts on a cylindrical collar provided on the decoy movement device. The decoy movement device is supported on the upper end of a tapered spring which is provided on the upper end of an elongated, flexible support rod, the lower end of which support rod is typically inserted in the ground. The tapered spring permits life-like feeding or swimming movements of the decoy body imparted by the decoy movement device to attract predators or other fowl for photography, observation or hunting purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: George W. Brint
  • Publication number: 20030079398
    Abstract: An insect trap (10) comprises twin ultraviolet fluorescent tubes (12) with control circuitry therefor. The fluorescent tubes being behind a perforated upper portion (16) supported on brackets (18a/b). The insect trap (10) also includes a reflector (20) supported on concave brackets (22a/22b). The insect trap comprises a glue board which is secured inside the cover 16 extending the length thereof and having the same semi-circular shape as the cover (16). In this way, the surface of the glue board (24) is generally equidistant from the fluorescent tubes (12) along their length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas Michael Holmes
  • Publication number: 20030079399
    Abstract: Injector deposits in a direct injection gasoline engine are reduced by providing as fuel for the operation of said direct injection engine a fuel composition comprising a fuel-soluble compound having the formula (I): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Dennis J. Malfer, Scott D. Schwab, Timothy J. Henly
  • Publication number: 20030079400
    Abstract: A combustible wood-based package is disclosed which includes an outer wrapper, preferably formed from burlap or other similar woven material that encloses large pieces of wood material, medium pieces of wood material and smaller pieces of wood material coated or otherwise soaked in a vegetable wax to form an aggregate. The aggregate is disposed at or near the bottom of the burlap wrapper, with the medium-size pieces of wood material disposed thereon with the larger pieces of wood material disposed on top of the medium-sized pieces of wood material. Preferably, all wood materials are fabricated from all-natural wood logs fabricated from compressed wood particles without the use of odor causing binders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: SUMMIT VIEWS LLC
    Inventors: Gregg D. Weissman, Jennifer J. Young
  • Publication number: 20030079401
    Abstract: A root growth barrier and method for use with transplantable plants is provided. The barrier is a bilayer, comprising an inner layer of a root-tip-trapping material bonded to an outer layer of a root-impenetrable material . The inner layer faces the roots of a plant and serves to trap root tips to promote root branching. When a black or dark-colored inner layer is bonded to a white or light colored reflective outer layer, soil temperatures are lower and water retention is promoted. Such a barrier may be used as a freestanding container for plants or be manufactured into preformed rolls for use in plant pots and containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Carl E. Whitcomb
  • Publication number: 20030079402
    Abstract: A watering device comprises a watering container, a cap, a control knob, and an air tube. The cap is fastened with the water container such that an air inlet of the cap and a channel of a tapered projection of the cap are in communication with the hollow interior of the water container. The tapered projection of the cap is provided with at least one water discharging hole in communication with the air inlet of the cap. The control knob is rotatably fastened with an outer end of the air inlet such that the control knob can be turned to block the air inlet. The air tube is fastened at one end with an inner end of the air inlet such that other end of the air tube is extended into the hollow interior of the water container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Yu-Jui Wu
  • Publication number: 20030079403
    Abstract: A clover sprouting culture and packaging dish, comprised of a dish and a lid, a gauge on the bottom with seeds evenly sprayed upon it, then the dish is moved into culture room and maintained its moisture by regular water spray; the dish finally is covered up with the lid and delivered saving any further washing and packaging directly to the market fresh and green for sales without damaging the sprouts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Lin-Chia Hsien
  • Publication number: 20030079404
    Abstract: A floral sleeve initially having a flattened condition and openable therefrom for use in covering, containing or wrapping a floral grouping, botanical item, pot, or pot having a floral grouping or botanical item therein. The sleeve has a curvilinear lower end, and may have a detachable upper portion. The sleeve may have a non-linear or linear upper edge. When having a detachable upper portion, the sleeve has a detaching element which when employed to detach the upper portion, leaves a linear, or non-linear upper edge on the lower portion of the sleeve, the curvilinear lower end of the sleeve may have a gusset therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz
  • Publication number: 20030079405
    Abstract: A plant package produced by the method of providing a tubular sleeve having a lower portion and an upper portion detachable from the lower portion and disposing the tubular sleeve about a potted plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Publication number: 20030079406
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a cover about an article and for automatically fastening the cover to the article, and optionally for automatically placing a label on the covered article. The article may be an article such as a potted plant and the cover may be a decorative cover. The apparatus includes a platform having at least one opening sized to allow passage therethrough of an article a conveyable cover forming assembly having contacting portions for contacting the sheet of material, and a tying device for automatically applying a band or fastener about a portion of the outer surface of a covered article for fastening a cover about the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Publication number: 20030079407
    Abstract: A method for providing a decorative cover for a floral grouping wherein the decorative cover is provided with card holder assembly for securing a card to the decorative cover, and a design indicia bearing portion which extends above the remainder of the decorative cover and thereby enhances the visual aesthetic effect of the decorative cover. The decorative cover is formed from a sheet of material having a design indicia, the sheet of material having an opening extending therethrough wherein the opening is offset from a central portion of the sheet of material in a direction generally away from the indicia bearing portion of the sheet of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Publication number: 20030079408
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a cover about an article and for automatically fastening the cover to the article, and optionally for automatically placing a label on the covered article. The article may be an article such as a potted plant and the cover may be a decorative cover. The apparatus includes a platform having at least one opening sized to allow passage therethrough of an article a conveyable cover forming assembly having contacting portions for contacting the sheet of material, and a tying device for automatically applying a band or fastener about a portion of the outer surface of a covered article for fastening a cover about the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Publication number: 20030079409
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a cover about an article and for automatically fastening the cover to the article, and optionally for automatically placing a label on the covered article. The article may be an article such as a potted plant and the cover may be a decorative cover. The apparatus includes a platform having at least one opening sized to allow passage therethrough of an article a conveyable cover forming assembly having contacting portions for contacting the sheet of material, and a tying device for automatically applying a band or fastener about a portion of the outer surface of a covered article for fastening a cover about the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Publication number: 20030079410
    Abstract: A floral sleeve initially having a flattened condition and openable therefrom for use in covering, containing or wrapping a floral grouping, botanical item, pot, or pot having a floral grouping or botanical item therein. The sleeve has a biconcave lower end, and may have a detachable upper portion. The sleeve may have a non-linear or linear upper edge. When having a detachable upper portion, the sleeve has a detaching element which when employed to detach the upper portion, leaves a linear, or non-linear upper edge on the lower portion of the sleeve. The biconcave lower end of the sleeve may have a gusset therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz
  • Publication number: 20030079411
    Abstract: A device for decomposing an organic compound, which heats and decomposes organic compounds in at least one pyrolysis zone in a gas phase is disclosed. The pyrolysis zone comprises at least one high-frequency induction-heating device provided within a gas passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Ken KANSA
    Inventors: Ken Kansa, Yoshihide Mukouyama, Masatoshi Matsuba
  • Publication number: 20030079412
    Abstract: A double hung window assembly includes a rectangular frame formed by a pair of vertical jamb members connected by a horizontal sill member and a horizontal head member. Each of the members comprises a one-piece extrusion of rigid plastics material, and the members are rigidly connected with upper and lower welded mitered corner joints. The jamb and sill members have outer walls for the rough window opening and laterally spaced inner sloping walls which mate at the bottom corner joints. The jamb members also have inner channel walls spaced laterally inwardly of the corresponding sloping walls to define channels for receiving hardware for upper and lower sash frames each including extrusions of rigid plastics material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Dayton Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Philip G. Morton, Ricky Hoskins, David A. Stammen, Jonathan C. Hauberg
  • Publication number: 20030079413
    Abstract: An opening and closing mechanism for cover for vehicle which transmits the actuation force securely and effectively. The opening and closing mechanism for cover for vehicle includes a crank gear being rotatable about a crank axis center for opening and closing the opening and closing mechanism for cover for vehicle, a slider reciprocating along a guide member, and a cover operation member one end of which is pivoted on a crank pin of the crank gear, the other end of which includes a crank arm pivoted on a slider pin of the slider, and provided between the slider and the cover for vehicle swingably relative to the slider for cooperating the slider and the cover for vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Ryoichi Fukumoto, Nobuhiko Takeda, Yasuhisa Inaba, Hiroji Ikeda, Manabu Kuyama, Kouji Tanauchi
  • Publication number: 20030079414
    Abstract: Injection molded casement window frames completely ready for assembly into windows with the frames for swinging sash windows formed for mounting of all necessary hardware. Also hardware which mates with such frames and casement window assembled with such frames and hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Royal Group Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Madan Chandragiri Rangabasyam, Ronald Fredrick Edger