Patents Issued in October 2, 2003
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Publication number: 20030183254Abstract: A liquid waste disposal and canister flushing system for a medical canister including a press-fit canister lid, features a cabinet with an opening and a sink with a drain positioned therein. A mounting bracket is affixed to the cabinet and includes a shaft connected to the canister bracket for rotating the canister and a shaft connected to the lid removal bracket for removing the canister lid from the canister. The canister is secured within the canister bracket and is rotated from an initial position to a drainage position. The canister lid is positioned on the removal bracket and is rotated from an initial position to a removal position. Once the canister is rotated into the drainage position, the pressurized and diluted cleaning solution source is activated to flush the contents out of the canister and into the sink and drain. After the canister is sanitized it may be removed from the system and reused.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: James L. Dunn, Lawrence E. Guerra
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Publication number: 20030183255Abstract: Water spraying systems for a dishwasher including water spraying devices for mounting on the ceiling, dish rack and a rotating spray arm of a dishwasher for effectively spraying water throughout the dishwasher cabinet. The device includes a housing on which a spinner is mounted that has an open trough and angled end for effectively spraying water and causing rotation of the spinner without clogging. The small size of the device allows placement in strategic locations for effective water spraying distribution and yet does not obstruct or reduce the placement of dishes, glasses, cups, utensils, pots, pans, etc. in the dish racks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Distinctive Appliances, Inc.Inventors: Jae Y. Kim, John B. Harp
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Publication number: 20030183256Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for automatic opening umbrella, which mainly includes a runner having a middle connector and a lower connector. A main rib of umbrella frame has its inner end to connect with the upper joint. A supporting rib has its inner end to connect with the middle connector of the runner and has its outer end to connect with middle position of the main rib. A spring has its inner end to connect with the lower connector and has its outer end to connect with the outer end of the supporting rib. The spring will be tensioned as the umbrella is folded to provide a recovery force for automatic opening the umbrella.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Youth Lee
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Publication number: 20030183257Abstract: The present invention relates to a control apparatus for an automatic-opened umbrella, which includes a button with an inner ring body having two engaging ends. The umbrella is also provided with a runner with engaging edge on both sides. The runner will be securely engaged with the ring body of the control apparatus when the umbrella is closed. So the umbrella can prevent from accidentally opened in use that obtains a utilized effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Youth Lee
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Publication number: 20030183258Abstract: A parasol includes a parasol shaft having a plurality of parasol ribs provided radially and movably on top. The parasol ribs are provided on top with a parasol cover made of a number of parasol gores. The feature is that each parasol rib has its outermost end formed into a lower curved receiving portion. Thus, when the parasol cover is spread out on the parasol ribs, the lower portion of the parasol cover on the lower curved receiving portions of the parasol ribs will naturally curve down along the receiving portions and make up a suspending lower portion, simplifying the process of cutting the parasol gores and sewing them together into the parasol cover, and obtaining an effect of blocking off sunlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Albert Chong-Jen Lo
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Publication number: 20030183259Abstract: The present invention relates to an umbrella without a bow spring provided in a shaft of the umbrella. The improved umbrella is provided a special umbrella frame accompanying with a runner provided around the shaft. While the umbrella is opened, there will be an upward force acting on the runner for maintaining the umbrella in opened state. So it is unnecessary to provide a bow spring in the shaft and obtains utilized effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Youth Lee
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Publication number: 20030183260Abstract: A holder for wet articles with an absorbent interior portion connected to an resistant exterior portion and an adjustment strap that restricts access to a central cavity within the interior absorbent portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Rubylene Gaskins
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Publication number: 20030183261Abstract: The present invention relates to a safe engaging structure for a runner of an umbrella, which mainly includes a runner having a longitude slot with an intercrossed metal wire of a connector of the runner and a downward control rod connected with an upper joint on a shaft of the umbrella. As the umbrella is opened, the metal wire can engages with an engaging end on the control rod for firmly positioning. The umbrella can be safely closed by pushing a round projection on the control rod to release the runner that obtains a utilized purpose and improvement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Youth Lee
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Publication number: 20030183262Abstract: An improved canopy assembly for a rearwardly extending protective canopy for a motorized golf cart of the type having a top covering the passenger seating area and an uncovered bag storage area located rearward of the seating area. The canopy assembly may be extended where the protective canopy substantially covers the cart's golf bag storage area protecting the bags from rainfall. The canopy assembly may be folded where the protective canopy is moved out of the way allowing golf clubs to be removed from the golf bags without hitting the canopy assembly. In an embodiment of the present invention, the canopy includes a releasable fastener for allowing the upper front edge of the canopy to be attached to the lower bottom edge to retain the canopy in the folded position. A protective flap is used to cover the folded canopy, protecting it from weathering elements when it is not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Stephen Edward Tyrer
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Publication number: 20030183263Abstract: A foldable self-erecting tent (10) has an elongate shell (1) of fabric sheet material and frame ribs (16). The tent (10) has an erect configuration in which the frame ribs (16) of the shell (11) define an interior space the of tent (10), and a collapsed and folded configuration in which the shell (11) is compacted and the frame is manipulated such that the tent (10) is stored in carry bag (25). The shell (11) includes a floor panel (12) and at least one upper panel (13) joined thereto, the floor panel (12) being adapted to be fixed to the ground. The upper panel (13) has sleeves (17) associated therewith, the sleeves (17) extending from a plurality of positions adjacent adjoining sides of the upper panel (13) and the floor panel (12) on one side of the floor panel (12) to a position on the opposite side of the floor panel (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Dean Peter Viglione
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Publication number: 20030183264Abstract: A collapsible play structure comprises one or more play modules connected together, each play module comprising at least three foldable frame members, each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material substantially covers each frame member to form a side panel for each frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. Each side panel further comprises at least three sides. The left side of each side panel is connected and hinged to the right side of an adjacent side panel, and the right side of each side panel is connected and hinged to the left side of another adjacent side panel. The bottom side of each side panel is adapted to rest on a supporting surface to support the play module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Patent Category Corp.Inventor: Yu Zheng
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Publication number: 20030183265Abstract: A tent frame structure includes an upright pole with a lower nest movably inserted thereon and an upper nest fixed at the upper end thereof; one end of a large supporting rod is pivotally jointed with the upper nest and the other end thereof is pivotally jointed with a small supporting rod; the other end of the small supporting rod is pivotally jointed unto a top nest; one end of a supporting strut is pivotally jointed with the midsection of the large supporting rod and the other end thereof is pivotally jointed unto the lower nest; a plurality of struts respectively joint two adjacent upper and lower nests; the jointed struts cross and hinge each other to compose a movable and foldable frame in a shape of a parallelogram; to merely slide the lower nest up and down enables the opening and folding of the tent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Fu-Tien Liu
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Publication number: 20030183266Abstract: A tent frame including: leg posts; a plurality of expandable connectors connected in pairs between adjacent posts, each connector having first and second outer ends and is fixedly connected at the first outer end to the upper end of one post and slidably connected at the second outer end to a lower portion of the same post, each connector movable between extended and folded states; a roof comprising upper poles, each pivotally connected to a post and to a central pole, each upper pole and corresponding central pole are movable between an extended and folded states; and support pole assemblies, each connected at one end to slide with a second outer end and at another end to a central pole so that each connector, upper pole and central pole expand together to the extended state and the support pole assemblies support the central poles to maintain the extended state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: CARAVAN CANOPY INT' L, INC.Inventor: Dong Woog Suh
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Publication number: 20030183267Abstract: A thermoelectric microactuator on a substrate includes a first temperature control element having a first surface bonded to the substrate and having a second surface. A first electrically nonconductive layer has a first surface bonded to the second surface of the first temperature control element and has a second surface. An actuator arm includes a first region bonded to the second surface of the first nonconductive layer and includes a flexure contiguously extending from the first region to an end cantilevered beyond the first nonconductive layer and forming an axis at the junction of the flexure and the first region. The first temperature control element controls the temperature of the actuator arm to thereby deflect the flexure about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. McIntyre, Andrew TS Pomerene
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Publication number: 20030183268Abstract: Nearly-random electron motion in the primary wire of a transformer is amplified by that transformer, and the varying peaks of voltage drive some current pulses through a rectifying diode. These pulses charge a capacitor, and that charge can provide electrical energy through output wires, to do useful work elsewhere.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Daniel Jay Shanefield
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Publication number: 20030183269Abstract: Apparatus having a cooling device capable of both power generation using heat from a heat-generating component and cooling of the heat-generating component is provided. The cooling device has a heat-receiving part which receives heat conducted from a CPU, which is an external heat-generating component, a thermoelectric conversion part arranged to absorb heat from the heat-receiving part and having operating modes including a mode of cooling the heat-receiving part by being supplied with a current and a power generation mode of converting heat received from the heat-receiving part into a current and outputting the current, and a selecting part which makes a selection according to a temperature condition of the CPU as to in which one of the modes the thermoelectric conversion part should be operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Kazuhiko Maeda, Hiroaki Agata
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Publication number: 20030183270Abstract: The invention relates to a multicrystalline laser-crystallized silicon thin layer solar cell deposited on a glass substrate (a), which is configured for illuminating from the substrate side, and to a production method for the cell. Said solar cell comprises a laser-crystallized multicrystalline silicon layer (b1,b2), whose lower layer region (b1), which is situated on the substrate (a) and provided as a nucleation layer and, at the same time, as a lower transparent electrode, is p-doped (alternatively, n-doped). The silicon layer's second layer region (b2), which faces away from the substrate is p-doped (alternatively, n-doped) less than the nucleation layer and serves as an absorber layer. The edge lengths of the crystallites in the multicrystalline layer (b1, b2) arc longer than the layer is thick.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Fritz Falk, Gudrun Andrae
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Publication number: 20030183271Abstract: The present invention aims at developing a low-cost photoelectric conversion device having favorable conversion efficiency and a solar cell and, accordingly, relates to a photoelectric conversion device of a semiconductor fine particles, being sensitized with an organic dye, which absorbs thereon a specified azo dye expressed by the general formula 1Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Masaaki Ikeda, Koichiro Shigaki, Teruhisa Inoue, Shozo Yanagida
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Publication number: 20030183272Abstract: An air intake for an aircraft forms a first airflow channel (8) for feeding fresh air into the aircraft, and a second airflow channel (2) for feeding cooling air to an auxiliary power unit (AP). These first and second airflow channels are so positioned relative to each other that respective channel inlets or flow cross-sectional areas can be opened and closed by a single seesaw rocker (4) which is journaled or hinged between its ends to the aircraft body in such a position that one end (4A) of the seesaw rocker (4) can close the first channel (2) while the other rocker end (4B) simultaneously closes the second channel (8). The seesaw rocker (4) is driven by a motor responsive to the operation of the auxiliary power unit. When the auxiliary power unit operates, both channels (2, 8) are open. When the auxiliary power unit does not operate both channels (2, 8) are closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Martin Schnoor
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Publication number: 20030183273Abstract: A gas valve switch structure of a gas stove includes a top base, an aluminum plate, a sealing washer, two rubber washers two fixing pieces, a female base, and a protective plate. The protective plate is used for sealing the rubber washer and the fixing piece in the oblong hole of the female base. Then, the top base is screwed on the female base, with the aluminum plate and the sealing washer being clamped between the top base and the female base. The air storing chambers of the female base are closed while the rubber washer and the fixing piece are sealed in the oblong hole of the female base by provision of the aluminum plate and the sealing washer, and the gas valve switch structure of the gas stove achieves a gas triple safety switch by provision of the two electromagnetic valves and the control bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Chin-Ying Huang
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Publication number: 20030183274Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid conduit piece (8) for passing therethrough a spontaneously exothermic working fluid such as a synthetic polymer, a cellulose derivative and a solution on the basis of cellulose, water and amino oxide, said fluid conduit piece comprising a working fluid zone (9) through which said working fluid flows. The aim of the invention is to prevent the fluid conduit piece and other fluidic devices from being damaged in the event of a spontaneous exothermic reaction in the working fluid. To this end, the fluid conduit piece is provided with an anti-rupture device (1) for the purpose of pressure relief. Said anti-rupture device has a pressure equalizing volume (7) that, once a predetermined rupture pressure is exceeded, can be converted from a normal operation state in which the pressure equalizing volume is separated from the working fluid zone into a rupture state in which the pressure equalizing volume is linked with the working fluid zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Stefan Zikeli, Friedrich Ecker
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Publication number: 20030183275Abstract: A faucet housing includes two barrels each having an inlet port for receiving hot and cold water, and an outlet port. A receptacle and two conduits are coupled between the barrels. One of the barrels has a partition for separating the barrel into two spaces and for communicating with the conduits. A casing is disposed in the other barrel and the receptacle and has a bore for receiving a tube and a valve member. One or more check valves are engaged in either or both of the inlet ports of the barrels for preventing backward water flow and for maintaining water pressure in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Tsai Chen Yang
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Publication number: 20030183276Abstract: A corrosion resistant enclosure adapted to be recessed below the ground which allows a covering lid to be placed about an opening at the upper end of the housing substantially parallel to the surrounding terrain. The housing is preferably cylindrically shaped, having a larger diameter at the bottom than at the top. However, the housing may take any desired shape, such as rectangular, elliptical, cubic, etc without departing from the intended scope of the invention. The housing also includes a supply of pressurized water which is hooked up to the supply of water previously utilized for the above-ground stored garden hose through any conventional plumbing arrangement. Preferably, valving is utilized within the housing, and a threaded male brass fitting supplied to attach the proximal end of the hose to within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Larry R. Kondas, Robert N. Sanford
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Publication number: 20030183277Abstract: A fill valve assembly for a toilet tank which reduces the fluid noise associated with filling of the tank. The fill assembly includes a fill tube mounted within the tank for delivering water. A fill housing is mounted to the upper end of the fill tube and includes a fill valve operably connected to a float. The float will open the valve when the water in the tank drops below a predetermined level and shuts off the valve when the fluid reaches the level. The interior of the housing includes structure for forming a laminar fluid flow out of the valve which reduces the fluid noise associated with filling the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Amos Gil, Bruce Higgins, Bradley E. Allstead
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Publication number: 20030183278Abstract: A check valve for a fluidic system includes a fluidic conduit having an inlet with a first particle barrier, an outlet with a second particle barrier and a fluid chamber between the inlet and the outlet; and at least one particle disposed in the fluid chamber, the particle or particles aggregating at the first particle barrier to form a first hydrodynamic resistance when a first fluid pressure at the inlet is less than a second fluid pressure at the outlet, the particle or particles aggregating at the second particle barrier to form a second hydrodynamic resistance when the first fluid pressure is greater than the second fluid pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: ESKIGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Don W. Arnold, David J. Rakestraw, Jason Rehm
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Publication number: 20030183279Abstract: A time based mass flow controller controls the volume flow and mass flow accurately based on time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Young-Chul Chang
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Corrective control system and method for liquid pressure control apparatus in automatic transmission
Publication number: 20030183280Abstract: In corrective control system and method for a liquid pressure control apparatus for a control valve unit, fundamental maps are preset on the basis of a hysteresis characteristic, the hysterisis characteristic being exhibited in such a manner that an output liquid pressure actually measured value which takes along a first hysterisis loop when the current value is increased toward a larger value is different from that which takes along a second hysterisis loop when the current value is, in turn, decreased toward a smaller value from the larger value and the fundamental maps uses a relationship on a derived first-order function at a lower output pressure side than a linear region of the hysterisis characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: JATCO LtdInventors: Shigeru Ishii, Masashi Sugiuchi, Tatsuaki Eguchi, Hisao Nobu -
Publication number: 20030183281Abstract: A battery watering system includes a filler unit mounted by means of an attachment mechanism to the flanged apertures of a three cell six volt lead acid battery. The filler unit is connected by a supply and drain line to a feed unit in the form of a reservoir tank and pumping assembly including a centrifugal pump, a DC pump motor connected to the pump by a pump coupling, and an auxiliary battery. The pump and the battery form part of a control circuit which includes a current sensing relay having a corresponding set of relay contacts. Water is pumped from the tank into a trough of the filler unit via the supply line. An array of three output ports each include a narrowed inlet, a downpipe extending inwardly into each cell of the battery, and a pair of breather tubes. On completion of the replenishment operation, excess water flows back through the supply and drain line into the tank. The invention extends to the attachment for coupling the filler unit to the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Johan Christiaan Fitter
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Publication number: 20030183282Abstract: A single stage, electrically controlled variable pressure relief valve assembly is provided that uses a valving element assembly slideably disposed within a housing having first and second inlet and outlet ports, the valving element assembly has a differential area defined thereon which acts in cooperation with an electrically controlled coil assembly to proportionally control the flow of fluid between the inlet port and an outlet ports of the housing. The valving element assembly has inlet and outlet ports that are oriented generally perpendicular to the flow of the fluid through the valving element assembly to effectively offset the effects of flow forces acting on the valving element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: David P. Smith
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Publication number: 20030183283Abstract: A pressure relief valve assembly for a steam cleaning device, includes a tubular member adapted to be communicated with a venting port of the device. An axially extending plunger member has a stem segment disposed movably in and spaced apart from the tubular member by a surrounding clearance which is communicated with the venting port via a surrounding seat portion, and a valve segment movable to abut against or to withdraw from the seat portion so as to interrupt or permit communication between the clearance and the seat portion. A radially extending steam releasing port is communicated with the clearance for discharging of excess steam through the clearance when the stem segment is in an actuated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Yin-Tao Liu
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Publication number: 20030183284Abstract: The invention relates to on-off valve, particularly for insulation by-pass of exhaust gas expansion turbines of catalytic cracking plants, of the type comprising a hollow valve body, an opening for the inlet of the gas into the valve, an opening for the outlet of the gas from the valve, at least a shutter and the relevant at least one seat, said valve being characterized in that it comprises a conduit coupled to the inlet opening and a conduit coupled to the outlet opening, said at least one seat being coupled to the inlet conduit or to the outlet conduit and said at least one shutter having a cover shape and sealing engaging with said seat by a rotatory motion transmitted to the shutter by an actuator by a drive shaft and a drive arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Luca Mambrini
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Publication number: 20030183285Abstract: A water control valve device includes a housing having one or more inlet orifices and greater openings for receiving water, and one or more check valves each having an inner casing engaged into the inlet orifice of the housing and an outer peripheral flange engaged in the opening of the housing, and each having a port for receiving water. The check valve includes one or more inclined surfaces for forming a closable and openable mouth which is openable when water flows into the casing and which may be closed for preventing the water from flowing out of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Tsai Chen Yang
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Publication number: 20030183286Abstract: A water control valve device includes a housing having a cap and a receptacle member fixable together. The cap includes one or more inlet orifices and greater openings for receiving water, and one or more check valves each has an inner casing engaged into the orifice and an outer peripheral flange engaged in the opening of the housing, and each having a port for receiving water. The check valve includes one or more inclined surfaces for forming a closable mouth which is openable when water flows into the casing and which may be closed for blocking water.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Tsai Chen Yang
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Publication number: 20030183287Abstract: A rapid inflation and venting air valve of an airbed comprises at least one air inlet, a lower opening, cover openings, and, joint tubes; and a blower having a wind suction opening and a wind transfer tube. When the wind transfer tube is communicated with the air inlet and the joint tubes, air can be inflated into airbags. When the wind suction opening is communicated with the lower opening and the joint tubes, air can be vented out. Thereby, by only operating the rotary element, the functions of inflation and venting can be performed rapidly. As a result the object of emergency rescue is achieved. The air valve integrates the functions of inflation and venting in one unit by only one blower so as to simplify the structure and lower the cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Shang Neug Wu
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Publication number: 20030183288Abstract: An adjustable air supply valve of an air cushion bed is disclosed, the air supply valve has an air supply valve installed between a first tube and a second tube. The air supply valve comprises a round seat, an air valve, a cover plate, a locking plate and a driving element. It has the operation modes of full opening for supplying air, half opening for supplying air, full closing and venting. Therefore, it can be operated to met the requied condition. Especially, if the air cushion bed is designed to have a plurality of different sections which can be adjusted based on different parts of the human body. The adjustable air supply valve has the effect of independently supplying air to the different sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Shang Neug Wu
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Publication number: 20030183289Abstract: The object of the present invention is an electrically actuated valve, which includes firstly a fixed core (1) accommodating, at least, one coil (2) in, at least, one housing and forming therewith, at least, one electromagnet of the electrically actuated valve. Further, this valve includes a body (4) forming with the fixed core (1) the sealingly tight carrier structure of the electrically actuated valve. Thirdly, this valve includes, at least, one movable core (3) placed between the fixed core (1) and the body (4). This electrically actuated valve is specially innovative in that the fixed core (1) is made as an unitary part from an injected ferromagnetic material and in that it combines several functions, in particular that of the pneumatic connection and/or of the electrical connection of the coil/coils (2). The decrease in the number of parts and the simplification of the design allow, accordingly, an additional miniaturisation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: FLUID AUTOMATION SYSTEMS S.A.Inventors: Christophe Seuret, Lionel Gandin
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Publication number: 20030183290Abstract: A coupler device for joining together two segments of a tunnel or shaft lining ring, the device being characterised by a double ended male dowel having an externally grooved cylindrical portion adjacent to both ends. This dowel engages in recesses cast into the segment. A reverse tapered sleeve is cast in the recesses retaining an expandable collar formed of a plurality of arcuate segments, these arctuate segments having complimentary grooves on their inner surface to mate with the grooves on the dowel and a tapered external circumferential portion to abut the reverse tapered sleeve. As the dowel is inserted the arcuate segments, being retained elastically within the reverse tapered sleeve, lock the male part of the device into the recess preventing the device from pulling out.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Christopher R. Smith, Peter F. Robertshaw
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Publication number: 20030183291Abstract: A duct (10) is made up of a plurality of layers (11, 12, 13) of pliant material. The layers (11, 12, 13) are attached by stitching (20, 22) to form pockets (23, 24) between adjacent layers. One of the layers (11) is wider than the others and extends over the lateral edges (17, 19) of those layers (12, 13), and when the stitching (22) is applied, a loop (21) is formed. The loop (21) receives a strength member (26) which may be engaged by a clamp (31) carried by a bracket (34) which may be attached to a utility pole (30) to carry the duct (10) overhead. In another embodiment, a duct (40) includes enclosed loops (41, 42, 43) forming pockets (50, 51, 52). Stitching (54) connects the loops (41, 42, 43) and forms another loop (55) to receive a strength member (56). In yet another embodiment, the layers (61, 62, 63 and 64) are of different lateral widths, and the longest layer (64) extends around one of the edges of the other layers (61, 62, 63) to form a loop (71) when stitching (65) is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Marc Talon, Inc.Inventor: Jerry L. Allen
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Publication number: 20030183292Abstract: A fuel-filler tube, which is made of a welded pipe of corrosion-resistant austenitic or ferritic stainless steel, has a fuel-supply opening with high dimensional accuracy. The austenitic stainless steel has hardness of 180 HV or less with a work-hardening coefficient of 0.49 or less. The ferritic stainless steel has Lankford value of 1.2 or more with elongation of 30% or more by a uniaxial tensile test.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Masato Otsuka, Hanji Ishikawa, Satoshi Suzuki, Toshiro Adachi
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Publication number: 20030183293Abstract: A flexible method that includes a tubular member defining a longitudinal passage adapted to contain a conveyed fluid, and a plurality of layers of flexible material helically wrapped around the tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Wellstream, Inc.Inventor: Dana J. Fraser
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Publication number: 20030183294Abstract: An elongate flexible plastic tubing includes a helical support bead, and defines a central passage opening on opposite ends of the tubing. The tubing may also include one or more lumens extending helically in the support bead from end to end of the tubing. Also, the tubing may include one or more electrical conductors also extending helically from end to end of the tubing. Additionally, one or plural fiber optic conductors may extend helically from end to end of the tubing. The lumen(s), electrical conductors, and fiber optic conductors, are available for utilization to, for example: conduct electricity, carry out electrical resistance heating of fluid flow in the central passage, carry electrical signals, carry fluid, transmit fluidic signals, or to convey light, and/or optical signals, along a length of the tubing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Eric Carlson
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Publication number: 20030183295Abstract: In a gripper weaving loom which weaves several different types of weft threads into a fabric, it is desirable to keep weft material waste to a minimum. For this purpose a weft thread (7) already inserted into the loom shed is simultaneously held by a weft presenting clamp (13) and by a holding clamp (18). As soon as the weft is held by both clamps the weft is cut by a cutter (20) effective between the two clamps to form a trailing weft end (7B) of the already inserted weft and a leading weft end (7A) of a weft yet to be inserted. The holding clamp (18) keeps holding the trailing end (7B) until beat-up of the weft by the reed (4) is completed. For this purpose, the holding clamp (18) moves with the reed (4) into the beat-up position. When beat-up is completed the holding clamp (18) releases the trailing weft end (7B) and returns into a weft receiving position (22B). The weft presenting clamp (13) still holds the leading end (12A).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Lindauer DORNIER Gesellschaft mbHInventors: Wilhelm Herrlein, Manuel Renz
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Publication number: 20030183296Abstract: A papermaker's fabric is made by spirally winding a woven fabric strip. The fabric strip has first and second lateral edges, along which are a first and second lip, respectively. Each lip has at least one lengthwise yarn woven with crosswise yarns. Adjacent to and inward of the first and second lips on the fabric strip are a first and second gap, respectively, which lack lengthwise yarns but whose crosswise yarns join the lips to the body of the fabric strip. When spirally winding the fabric strip, the first lip is disposed within the second gap, and the second lip is disposed within the first gap, of adjacent turns to form a spirally continuous seam which is closed by attaching adjacent turns to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Michael Glenn Moriarty, Michael A. Royo
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Publication number: 20030183297Abstract: Thread clamping arrangement for a carrier gripper of a rapier loom wherein the arrangement includes a rigid support coupled to a lateral wall of a body of the carrier gripper. Each of an elongated first clamping element and an elongated second clamping element are provided. A clamping gap is formed by the first and second clamping elements. A magnet is included that exerts an attracting force on each of the first and second clamping elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: GIVIDI-ITALIA SpAInventors: Diego Armando Scari, Marco Scari
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Publication number: 20030183298Abstract: Apparatus for introducing magnetic spirals into rows of neighboring perforations in the spines of stacks of overlapping sheets which are to form discrete calendars, memo pads or analogous commodities employs an elongated guide for a continuous magnetic coil spring. The coil spring is rotated about its longitudinal axis and is moved lengthwise so that its convolutions enter successive perforations of the row of perforations in the stack being held in the guide. The guide embodies or cooperates with magnets which maintain the convolutions of the coil spring in the path defined therefor by the guide. The magnets can be embedded in antimagnetic tubes forming part of or constituting the guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Kugler-Womako GmbHInventor: Ferdinand Fuchs
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Publication number: 20030183299Abstract: A device and a process are used for filling a column with a filler material. The column is provided on two ends with a fill opening or with an intake opening. The column is held by a holding device. Using the holding device the column can be inserted in a tank in which the filler material is located. The column is connected via a connecting line to a negative pressure source. By producing a negative pressure in the interior of the column the filler material can be sucked homogeneously into the interior of the column.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Buchi Labortechnik AGInventor: Angelo Talamona
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Publication number: 20030183300Abstract: An air delivery system, wherein the air delivery system is coupled to a hose delivering water or fire-extinguishing foam, for providing air to emergency workers and disaster victims. The system includes a high-pressure air hose coupled at one end to an air-supply source and adapted to be coupled at a plurality of outlets along the delivery system to bottles capable of containing pressurized air.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Dave Siebert
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Publication number: 20030183301Abstract: A robotically manipulable sample handling tool, such as a colony picking head or robotic pipetting tool, includes needles arranged on the tool. Actuators may be associated with each needle to control flow for the needle, e.g., to move the needle and/or draw fluid into/expel fluid from the needle. The actuators may be arranged so that needles are individually controlled by a controller that outputs a number of control signals that is less than the total number of needles. The actuators may be membrane valves that receive two signals from a controller; a first signal that opens or closes the valve, and a second signal that causes fluid flow through the valve to actuate a needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Peter Massaro
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Publication number: 20030183302Abstract: An improved apparatus for conducting the operation of incorporating components and filing liquid for the assembly of a liquid-sealed vibration-proof mount by sequential steps of: depressing a liquid tank disposed above a main components body held to be faced upwardly toward it, installing an aperture at a bottom of the tank to the main body hermetically, supplying liquid onto the bottom to flow the liquid inside the main body and to store it on the bottom, incorporating a partition and other components into the main body in the liquid stored when detecting a definite liquid level with a liquid level detector tube and simultaneously sealing liquid, followed by discharging of the liquid from the bottom and removal of the liquid tank from the main body, whereby the operation can be conducted efficiently without causing error operation and suspending by use of a liquid tank having a small volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Yoshikazu Tsujimoto, Tsuyoshi Inada, Akio Sasaki
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Publication number: 20030183303Abstract: A power tool workstation for mounting one of a series of different power tools includes a top plate with a flanged opening therein for receipt of an insert upon which any one of a number of power tools is mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Waterloo Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Thomas Heinlen, Robert John Mehmen, Troy Lynn Moller