Patents Issued in December 11, 2003
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Publication number: 20030226537Abstract: The invention appertains to a gas exhaust device for 4-stroke piston engines, in the cylinder of which combustible gases and air rotate around the vertical axis of the cylinder without being mixed, and combustible gases and air escape through a gap created by a vertically movable ring valve and a stationary ring valve support seated in the cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Josef Schaich
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Publication number: 20030226538Abstract: An engine is provided which includes various precise configuration parameters, including dimensions, shape and/or relative positioning of the combustion chamber features, resulting in a combustion process minimizing NOx emissions and particulates. The combustion chamber includes a spray angle relative to an inner bowl floor angle that maximizes the amount of fuel in contact with the inner bowl, in combination with one or more of the following: a vertical distance from the tip of the piston bowl to the injection orifices; a number of injection orifices; a swirl ratio; a vertical distance from the injection orifices to an inner face of the cylinder head; a distance from the piston top surface to the cylinder head; a radius of curvature of an outer bowl section; a radius of curvature at an edge of the piston bowl; a ratio of the piston bowl diameter to the cylinder diameter; and the cylinder diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Wayne A. Eckerle, Donald W. Stanton, Francois Ntone
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Publication number: 20030226539Abstract: The device is utilized to provide swirling of either intake air flow or exhaust gas flow of an internal combustion engine. When used to swirl intake fluid flow, the device is positioned in the intake passageway for air entering the carburetor or fuel injection subsystem. The swirling of the air provides more complete mixing of the air and fuel entering the combustion chamber of the engine thereby providing more complete combustion of the fuel mixture. When utilized to swirl exhaust fluid flow, the device is positioned in the exhaust passageway for exhaust gases exiting the exhaust manifold. The swirling of the exhaust gases minimizes slowing of exhaust gas flow through the exhaust system to reduce back pressure and thereby provide more complete combustion. The device includes a set of flat planar vanes which are mounted within a housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Jay S. Kim
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Publication number: 20030226540Abstract: A gas recirculation system is disclosed for improving engine braking in an internal combustion engine having an intake valve, an exhaust valve, and a cylinder. The system includes an exhaust manifold operatively connected to the cylinder through the exhaust valve; an intake manifold operatively connected to the cylinder through the intake valve; and a gas recirculation passage adapted to recirculate gas from the exhaust manifold to the intake manifold during an engine braking event.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Zhou Yang, Robb Janak, Neil Fuchs
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Publication number: 20030226541Abstract: A sub collector is connected to a main collector disposed downstream of a throttle valve in an intake passage and a control valve for collector capacity disposed between the two collectors controls connection therebetween. A difference in pressure between the two collectors is reduced when a condition that pressure in the sub collector is lower than a predetermined value in relation to pressure in the main collector occurs. Namely, the control valve is forcibly opened at a point from a fully closed position of the throttle valve to acceleration operation thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Takayuki Hamamoto
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Publication number: 20030226542Abstract: When the position of a throttle valve approaches a target value, an integration calculation of position control is stopped. When a deviation from the target value increases, the integration calculation is restarted. If an integration value includes no frictional amount, a motor output in which a motor and a spring are matched is set synchronously with a change in target value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Masatoshi Hoshino, Tetsuya Ichihashi
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Publication number: 20030226543Abstract: A vehicle reciprocating piston, variable displacement internal combustion engine arrangement 7 is provided. The arrangement 7 includes a first cylinder group 12. A second selectively deactivatable cylinder group 14 is also provided. A manifold 18 is provided which is exposed to at least one of the cylinder groups. A vacuum system 24 is powered by manifold 18. An engine controller 16 is cognizant of a vacuum level of the vacuum system 24.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Paul Glugla, John Ottavio Michelini, Michael Flory
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Publication number: 20030226544Abstract: An ignition timing control system for an internal combustion engine includes an electronic control unit. In a transition state where an in-cylinder EGR rate varies, the unit calculates an ignition timing corresponding to the in-cylinder EGR rate by means of linear interpolation based on ignition timings for EGR and non-EGR operations determined from maps, sets a retard amount based on the ratio of the in-cylinder EGR rate to a target EGR rate, and performs ignition timing control based on a corrected ignition timing obtained by subtracting the retard amount from the calculated ignition timing, thus preventing occurrences of knocking due to excessively advanced ignition timing, and deteriorated fuel consumption and drivability.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Kenichi Nakamori, Jun Aoki, Katsunori Ueda
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Publication number: 20030226545Abstract: The above discussed and other drawbacks and deficiencies are overcome or alleviated by a reductant injection system for an internal combustion engine including a selective reduction system communicated with the internal combustion engine, a vehicle sensor communicated with the internal combustion engine, a controller, wherein the controller is communicated with the selective reduction system and the vehicle sensor and a reductant storage device communicated with the selective reduction system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Philip J. G. Dingle
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Publication number: 20030226546Abstract: A flow-through pressure regulator includes a retainer that secures a diaphragm relative to a seat, and includes a cylindrical portion, an axial end portion and an annular portion. The cylindrical portion extends about a longitudinal axis and is fixed with respect to the seat. The axial end portion extends from the cylindrical portion and extends generally orthogonal relative to the longitudinal axis. The axial end portion includes a plurality of apertures that permit fluid communication and are selected so as to reduce noise due to fluid flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Brian Clay McIntyre, James Archie Wynn, Barry Robinson
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Publication number: 20030226547Abstract: A metering valve arrangement comprises a metering valve member which is angularly adjustable within a metering valve bore provided in a metering valve housing and an adjustment arrangement for adjusting the axial position of the metering valve member within the metering valve bore. The metering valve arrangement includes a first opening provided in the metering valve member which is registerable with a first outlet provided in the metering valve housing to control a first rate of flow of fluid through the first outlet depending on the angular position of the metering valve member within the bore, and a second opening provided in the metering valve member which is registerable with a second outlet provided in the metering valve housing to control a second rate of flow of fluid through the second outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Geoffrey D. Bootle, William R. Burborough
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Publication number: 20030226548Abstract: A fuel feed unit for a motor vehicle, having a pressure-limiting valve arranged in a working fluid line of a suction jet pump which is arranged within a surge chamber of a fuel tank. Excess fuel therefore passes directly into the surge chamber via an outlet of the pressure-limiting valve. Unnecessary circulating of the fuel in the fuel tank is therefore avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Siemens AGInventors: Bernd Herzog, Helmut Nather
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Publication number: 20030226549Abstract: In an evaporative fuel processing apparatus, a fuel tank and a canister communicate with each other through a vapor passage, and an intake passage of an internal combustion engine and the canister communicates with each other through a purge passage. The evaporative fuel processing apparatus includes an open/close valve which opens or closes the vapor passage, a switching valve which makes the canister open to the atmosphere or isolates the canister from the atmosphere, a booster pump capable of applying pressure to the canister while the switching valve isolates the canister from the atmosphere, a purge control valve which opens or closes the purge passage, and an ECU which controls the open/close valve, the switching valve, the booster pump and the purge control valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Naoya Takagi, Yoshihiko Hyodo
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Publication number: 20030226550Abstract: A controller for purging an optimal amount of vaporized fuel in accordance with the operating conditions of an engine. The controller presumes the flow rate of the purged gas to be that when a purge valve is fully opened and uses the presumed value to calculate a target flow rate ratio. The controller than uses the target flow rate ratio and the actual intake pressure to calculate a duty ratio. This achieves a purged gas flow rate which compensates for a deviation that results from a characteristic of the purge valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Noritake Mitsutani
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Publication number: 20030226551Abstract: A slit-shaped heater holder 54 outside the heat-exchanger tube 55 can eliminate the use of adhesive in the heater assembly. A flat electrode 53 which is pressed on and in surface contact with the PTC heater 53 can improve the wear resistance of the heater contact, prevent the PTC heater breaking, and even assure the electrical connecting to the broken PTC heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicants: HITACHI, LTD., HITACHI CAR ENGINEERING CO., LTD.Inventors: Kenji Watanabe, Hiroaki Saeki, Kiyoshi Amou
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Publication number: 20030226552Abstract: An exhaust gas recycle (EGR) isolation flange that includes an annular body that defines a central aperture therethrough and a plurality of axially extending bosses that extend from the body is disclosed. Additionally, a method for coupling an exhaust gas recycle flange to an isolation flange is disclosed where the EGR flange is mated to the isolation flange by receiving an isolation flange boss within a boss receiving aperture of the EGR flange and by disposing a seal ring between the EGR flange body and the isolation flange body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Filterwerk Mann & Hummel GmbHInventor: David Hewkin
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Publication number: 20030226553Abstract: A blowby gas processing system includes a breather tube extended from a breather port of an engine and connected to a connecting tube. A breather tube inside which an intake passage connecting a carburetor and an air cleaner is formed and an expanded part provided with a gas-liquid separating chamber adjacent to the intake passage are provided. An entrance joint connecting a lower part of the gas-liquid separating chamber to the breather tube is integrated on one side of the connecting tube and a blowby gas exit communicating the upside of the gas-liquid separating chamber with the intake passage is provided in a partition between the gas-liquid separating chamber and the intake passage. The system is a low cost system having a simplified design enabling oil to be separated from blowby gas without having to include a special oil separator tank before the breather tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Hisakazu Yasui
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Publication number: 20030226554Abstract: A fire retardant/extinguishant guidance gun that propels ammunition that contains a water-based foam which explodes upon impact onto an intended target. This fire fighting system provides an added measure of safety when fighting a fire, by allowing fire fighters a greater distance from the fire, yet providing an accurate means of directing effective fire fighting materials to retard the advancement of a fire. Furthermore, the ammunition of this system obviates any direct contact with the chemicals used to generate the water-based foam. Lastly, the ammunition is environmentally friendly, by decomposing relatively quickly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Kenneth A. Dowers, Craig S. Rendahl
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Publication number: 20030226555Abstract: An improved pneumatic launching apparatus is disclosed having both a partition apparatus for enabling a projectile, such as filled capsules used in paintball, marking devices or crowd control, to be loaded and readied for expulsion and a venting-pressure regulator. When the partition apparatus is in an open position, an aperture is exposed allowing a projectile of complimentary size and shape to transfer to the receiving chamber. The shape of the partition is such that a next projectile is gently cradled and separated from the receiving chamber during a closing movement. Further, the partition facilitates the projectile reaching a containing area and it creates a seal that on the chamber that significantly inhibits the escape of pressurized gas during a firing operation and facilitates the projectile loading into a containing area. The venting-pressure regulator utilizes opposed pistons with an escape mechanism to allow venting to occur without requiring a separate adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: James Patrick Reible
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Publication number: 20030226556Abstract: An apparatus for use with an archery bow which comprises a resilient elastomeric member having at least one end, a coupler for coupling the one end of the resilient elastomeric member to an archery bow and a stabilizer weight provided in the resilient elastomeric member adjacent an opposite end from the one end. In other embodiments the apparatus has another end, a coupling provided in the another end, is barreled and has energy dispersion rings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Leven IndustriesInventor: William L. Leven
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Publication number: 20030226557Abstract: A cooking area cover panel to be applied separately for a cooking area is made of a hard material and comprises a plurality of individual partial covering panels having an underside and a top side and spacer feet provided with connecting means for selectively mounting on the cooking area cover panel. The spacer feet are mountable to the underside of the cooking area cover panel in a ready-to-use condition, wherein the spacer feet are separate from the cooking area cover panel in a disassembled condition of the cooking area cover panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Wenko-Wenselaar GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Hanns-Joachim Kollner
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Publication number: 20030226558Abstract: A kitchen island vent hood is provided which telescopes upwardly and downwardly and extends forwardly and rearwardly for use between operative and non-operative positions. In the non-operative position, the vent hood resides within a recessed area of the island, at a level slightly above the countertop of the island. The lift column of the vent hood assembly extends at approximately a 15° from vertical so as to position the vent hood over the cooking surface. The vent hood moves forwardly so as to cover the cooking surface and moves rearwardly for storage in the island recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Mostafa Michael Khosropour, Roxanne Abul-Haj
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Publication number: 20030226559Abstract: A vent hood is provided for a stove having a plurality of burners. The vent hood includes a housing with a plurality of slots extending substantially around the perimeter of the housing through which cooking vapors pass. The hood includes a plurality of chambers to balance the air flow through the hood. An exhaust duct extends from the housing to an exhaust fan such that air is drawn upwardly through the slots, into the housing, and out the exhaust duct. The air is passed through an air filter for removal of odors and grease particles before being discharged back into the ambient kitchen air.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: M. Michael Khosropour, John P. Trickel
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Publication number: 20030226560Abstract: The present invention provides for an electronic control system for an adjustable kitchen island having a cooking surface and a vent hood, an island height control for controlling the height of the adjustable kitchen island and a vent hood control for controlling the position of the vent hood over the cooking surface. The vent hood is laterally adjustable between extended and retracted positions, and is height adjustable between raised and lowered positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Maytag CorporationInventor: Nache D. Shekarri
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Publication number: 20030226561Abstract: A pellet furnace heating apparatus for burning a solid fuel, which pellet furnace heating apparatus in one embodiment includes an enclosure which houses a furnace. A furnace air blower is provided in air communication with the furnace for blowing the burning fuel and increasing heat in the furnace. A hopper is provided for containing the solid fuel, and a fuel delivery mechanism connects the hopper and the furnace for delivering the solid fuel to the furnace. In another embodiment, the pellet furnace heating apparatus includes a burner having a pilot housing and a combustion housing. A fuel delivery mechanism connects a hopper containing the solid fuel with the combustion housing of the burner for delivering the solid fuel to the burner. A furnace air blower is provided in air communication with the pilot housing of the burner for blowing the burning fuel and increasing the heat in the burner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Johnny R. Darbonne
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Publication number: 20030226562Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing positive pressure (PP) therapy alone or in combination with an aerosol delivery apparatus. The positive pressure apparatus includes a positive pressure valve having a continuously variable respiratory window. The PP valve may be associated with a patient respiratory system interface alone, such as, but not limited to, a mask or mouthpiece, or in combination with an aerosol delivery apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: James N. Schmidt, Daniel Engelbreth, Rick Blacker
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Publication number: 20030226563Abstract: A mask includes a filter layer and a support base supporting the filter layer. The filter layer has first and second complimentary portions that together form a rim, where the first portion is connected to the second portion at first and second seams. The first seam extends from the rim to a first pleat, while the second seam extends from the rim to a second pleat. The first pleat is connected to the second pleat by an unpleated central portion. The first pleat, second pleat and unpleated central portion are formed by the first and second portions of the filter layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Robert A. Brunell, George A. Snow
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Publication number: 20030226564Abstract: A cover, for a flexible patient breathing mask, which is made predominantly of a soft material and has an open bottom and an internal shape corresponding to the external shape of a patient mask. The cover has a socket piece opening opposite the open bottom. The socket piece opening corresponds to the socket piece on a patient mask. Openings are formed in the side faces of the cover, which allow visual access to the patient mask. The chin and cheek sections of the cover are deformable so that the mask is capable of distorting the cheek and chin sections of the breathing mask so that the mask is tightly fitted against the anatomy of the face of the patient to alter the shape of the cover through the application of force. The side edges of the cover may include at least one fastening device for straps for holding the cover and the mask tight against a patient's face, where the fastening device(s) may be hook-shaped.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Laerdal Medical ASInventors: Frode Liland, Bernt Kvam Randeberg
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Publication number: 20030226565Abstract: A closed loop system uses (a) the intensity of the diaphragm electromyogram (EMG) for a given inspiratory volume; (b) the inspiratory volume for a given EMG intensity; or (c) a combination of (a) and (b); in view of controlling the level of gas flow, gas volume or gas pressure delivered by a mechanical (lung) ventilator. The closed loop ventilator system enables for automatic or manual adjustment of the level of inspiratory support in proportion to changes in the neuro-ventilatory efficiency such that the neural drive remains stable at a desired target level. An alarm can also be used to detect changes in neuroventilatory efficiency in view of performing manual adjustments.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Christer Sinderby, Jennifer Beck
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Publication number: 20030226566Abstract: Current methods of drug administration to the lungs are inefficient. ‘Endotracheal Tube with Aerosol Delivery Apparatus II’ is specifically designed for uniform intrapulmonary delivery of aerosolized medication in patients on mechanical ventilation. As opposed to the current methods of drug delivery where aerosol particles are generated at the proximal end of the ETT, with majority of the particles adhering to the endotracheal tube during delivery, this invention bypasses the endotracheal tube by generating aerosol particles at its distal end. This invention incorporates 1 to 6 (preferably 4 to 6) secondary cannulations in the wall of the ETT with pinhole terminal orifices at the distal tip of the ETT arranged symmetrically. The secondary cannulations continue proximally as semi-flexible tubules that terminate as MDI adapters to fit the nozzle of MDI canister. This device generates 1-6 aerosol plumes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Sunil Kumar Dhuper, Sarita Dhuper
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Publication number: 20030226567Abstract: A combination prophylactic and sanitizer that provides an expeditious, convenient and portable application for the hygienic, thorough, and effective cleaning and/or sanitization of one's genitalia prior to utilization of a condom and/or prior to and/or after any sexual contact, thus reducing and/or destroying any organic matter that may contribute to the proliferation of bacteria and disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Larry McCleskey, Andrew Cox
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Publication number: 20030226568Abstract: Methods, software, and apparatuses are described for resuscitation of shock due to trauma and/or hemorrhage. A representative embodiment involves a method of treating shock in a patient. A plurality of data elements representative of a condition of the patient are acquired, and shock in the patient is treated by following a step-by-step goal directed, data driven protocol, which references the plurality of data elements. The fixed protocol may be implemented in software or otherwise.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Bruce A. McKinley, Frederick A. Moore, R. Matthew Sailors
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Publication number: 20030226569Abstract: The invention provides a smoking system comprised of an ornament or jewelry smoking device and a method of forming a smoking mixture. The smoking device comprises a camouflaging body made of a thermally insulating material that conceals the smoking device in an ornamental or jewelry aspect. The camouflaging body comprises a first opening to which is detachably mounted a screen receptacle that receives the smoking mixture, and a second opening forming a mouthpiece that communicates with the screen receptacle. Furthermore, a smoking mixture fabricated by the invention is first formed in a plurality of basic regularly shaped constitutions. The basic constitutions are compacted to obtain a pre-shaped form of the smoking mixture that is assembled with a screen receptacle to be smoked. Hence formed, the pre-shaped smoking mixture has a size that is reduced and a shape that can be varied, thereby allowing various forms of packaging and economical smoking.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: George Gershbein
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Publication number: 20030226570Abstract: Unless the nail exposure window of the finger protection sheath is strictly adjusted, the enamel-coated nail portion only is not brought into contact with the spongy member, and the enamel is not reliably and selectively wiped off without hurting the skin. Further, the finger protection sheath does not easily turn unless a large moment of turn is given thereto. The lower rotary shaft of the finger protector sheath of nearly a hollow cylindrical shape is deflected from the finger axis or the center line of the cone in a manner that they meet at &thgr;, enabling the outer diameter portion of the enamel-coated nail surface to be turned like a fan maintaining a radius R(=r+&Dgr;r) larger than the radius r of the prior art as viewed on a plan view to increase the moment of turn. The nail exposure portion is provided with an automatic cover to thereby also contrive an installation-type device for removing enamel from a multiplicity of nails and a device for removing enamel from the pedicured nails.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Sumie Kurokawa
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Publication number: 20030226571Abstract: The present invention provides a method of adding extensions to a wearers own intact hair. The hair extension of the present invention includes a plurality of artificial or human hair strands having a length, turned about a separate rod, the rod is used only to form the open loop. The rod is removed leaving a one embodiment hair extension, comprising of a length of hair having a first end with an open loop and a second end that is banded or tied. Whereby the wearers hair is prepared to receive the open loop extension by plaiting cornrows horizontally on the wearers head. The open loop first end of the extension is inserted through a section of a cornrow plait vertically, under crossing the cornrow plait to the scalp, until the full loop is visible, the open loop is ready to receive the banded or tied second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Khaliqah Ameenah Rahman
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Publication number: 20030226572Abstract: Aluminum foil for use in treating hair is inserted into a dispenser secured to a flat surface by an adhesive strip. The aluminum foil has an elongated central window secured to separate strips of aluminum by adhesive. The foil is dispensed from the dispenser and easily cut off by one hand of a user so as to be conveniently used to treat hair and view the treating process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Jeffrey T. Ruch
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Publication number: 20030226573Abstract: An improved structure of a lip-stick make-up head is disclosed. The make-up head employs liquid make up lotion in order to evenly apply the lotion onto the lips. The make up head body has a hollow interior mounted with a conduit, and the plate surface of the top end plate of the make-up head body is provided with a holed surface having a plurality of holes arranged in rows, and the makeup material flows via the conduit to the external side of the holed surface, the edge surface of the make-up head body is covered to form a fibrous surface and a suspension ringed tube cover the bottom edge frame of the fibrous surface such that the makeup lotion is evenly distributed, facilitating convenient application.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Li-Chun Chan
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Publication number: 20030226574Abstract: A dental floss dispenser comprising a elongated, cylindrical housing, and dental floss spool mounted within said housing and dental floss wound on the spool. The dispenser has a cover that can be moved between two positions, so that the content of the dispenser is exposed in a first position and is hidden in a second position of the cover. The cover can be attached to the cylindrical part by pivot so that the cover can be turned around the pivot between first and second position, or the cover can be slidably attached to the cylindrical part of the dispenser so that cover can be move between first and second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Kaupo Padar, Martti Kolk, Mart Enn Koppel
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Publication number: 20030226575Abstract: A flossing tool, for use with flossing string, includes a handle portion having a first end and a second end and a head portion disposed at the first end of the handle portion. The head portion has first and second arms extending outwardly to first and second distal ends that are adapted to support flossing string therebetween. A tensioner is slidably disposed on the handle portion and includes a clamp portion for receiving the flossing string. The tensioner is movably between a first position wherein the flossing string is freely receivable in the clamp portion and a second position wherein the flossing string is secured in the clamp portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Chee Yin Lee
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Publication number: 20030226576Abstract: The invention is directed to a controlled environment processing chamber into which solvents, water and/or gases can be introduced for cleaning of an object. The process includes first applying a negative gauge pressure to the chamber to non-condensable gases and then introducing a solvent, solvent mixture, water or gas in either a liquid or vapor state to remove soluble contaminants from the surface of an object being processed in the chamber. Further steps recover residual solvent or solution from the object and chamber. A secondary cleaning step directs a vapor state fluid at high velocity at a solid surface of the object to remove insoluble material left behind after the pretreatment step. A final series of steps recovers any loose impediments or residual liquid or vapor from the chamber and returns the chamber to atmospheric pressure for removal of the cleaned object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Donald Gray, Charlotte Frederick
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Publication number: 20030226577Abstract: A cleaning processing apparatus comprises a spin chuck for holding a wafer W, an under plate being positioned to face the back surface of the wafer W with a prescribed gap provided therebetween, a support member for supporting the under plate, and a nozzle hole formed to extended through the plate member and the support member. A chemical liquid, a pure water and a gas can be supplied into a nozzle hole through opening-closing valves, and the chemical liquid and the pure water remaining inside the nozzle hole can be sucked by a sucking device. A pure water remaining inside the nozzle hole is sucked and removed by using the sucking device after the processing of the wafer W with a pure water and, then, a gas is spurted onto the back surface of the wafer W.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Takehiko Orll, Masahiro Mukoyama, Hiromitsu Nanba
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Publication number: 20030226578Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning debris and residue from a multitude of electrical contacts of a test probe card of an integrated circuit test probe apparatus preferably comprises a silicon wafer having a grooved surface into which the test probe card is moved into pressurized contact. The grooved surface provides a grating structure that when combined with the pressurized electrical contacts will crush any intervening or attached residue particles, which will then break into smaller particles and fall away from the probe card. Pressure and relative movement of the probe card may be controlled by a variety of measurement sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Byoung-Joo Kim, In-Seok Hwang, Ho-Yeol Lee, Soo-Min Byun, Hyung-Koo Kim, Joon-Su Ji
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Publication number: 20030226579Abstract: A doctor blade is provided that is suitable for use in the manufacture of paper, particularly for use in calenders. The doctor blade includes a plurality of serrations in the leading edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Gordon Eugene Carrier
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Publication number: 20030226580Abstract: An improved dishwasher is provided with a lower rack, a middle rack, and an upper rack. Each rack has a spray arm associated therewith. A fourth spray arm may also be provided for enhanced cleaning of objects in the racks. The lower rack is a low profile tineless rack for holding flat and shallow objects. The middle and upper racks have bottom portions sloping in opposite directions so as to accommodate larger items, such as dinner plates, in each rack. The middle and upper racks are independently vertically adjustable with respect to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: MAYTAG CORPORATIONInventor: Rodney M. Welch
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Publication number: 20030226581Abstract: The clipper oil stand has a reservoir for containing a suitable oil for cleaning, lubricating, disinfecting, and scenting the blades of a hair clipper. The reservoir has at least one sidewall and a bottom wall for containing the oil, and a cover attached to the sidewall by a hinge. A well having sloped sidewalls and a perforated bottom wall depends from the cover. A sloped cradle is mounted on top of the cover. The hair clippers are placed in the cradle, blade end downwards, the clipper blades extending through an opening in the bottom of the cradle so that oil filling into the well from the reservoir cleans and lubricates the hair clipper blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Terrance Peele, Dezella M. Peele
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Publication number: 20030226582Abstract: The present invention relates to a stick type umbrella with reinforced frame including a shaft, which connects with a frame having several sets, such as six sets or eight sets, of main ribs and stretchers. The frame is to provide with two different rib-set structures alternately on the frame. One set is to provide a cord between a middle position of the stretcher and an outer position of the main rib, and the other set is to provide a movable joint at the outer end of the stretcher positioned on the relative main rib between two fixed rings. As the cord pulls the main rib tight and the movable joint functions on the main rib to release wind pressure, the stick type umbrella with the present invention can be quite useful and is capable of avoiding breakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Christopher Chen
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Publication number: 20030226583Abstract: The present invention relates to a protecting structure for a stick type umbrella, which includes a shaft assembled with several sets of main ribs and stretcher, while a cover is provided on the ribs. The characteristic is to provide a reinforced cord to connect the main rib and the relative stretcher for holding the main rib to resist the upward wind while the umbrella is open. Thus, the ribs are protected safe against the strong wind.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Christopher Chen
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Publication number: 20030226584Abstract: A foldable walker having a paddle shaped lever arranged to interact with locking pins by lateral movement in either direction. In a particular embodiment, the walker has at least two locking positions wherein the walker can hyper-extend, spreading out and locking to a more fully opened configuration, allowing the walker to be pulled closer to the patient making it easier for the patient to lift himself or herself up to a standing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Michael Serhan
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Publication number: 20030226585Abstract: The Walker Moc invention is an effective and durable walker gliding system that utilizes a special design & fastening of leather. This leather gliding surface will provide smooth and efficient rolling walker propulsion over all indoor & outdoor surfaces. Walker Mocs protect all flooring surfaces and greatly outlast the commonly adapted tennis ball. Walker Mocs are easily applied & are maintenance free.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Dan Greg Burchel
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Publication number: 20030226586Abstract: This invention presently discloses a tent that can be rapidly converted from a fully enclosed structure to a partial windscreen and back again, in one smooth movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Eric J. Fulsang