Patents Issued in December 18, 2003
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Publication number: 20030230330Abstract: A ventilator for a covering for a boat or other object includes a dome for covering air venting openings. The air vents are provided in a pair of oppositely disposed ventilator plates. The boat or other covering is firmly clamped between the ventilator plates by means of a nut that can be tightened by hand. The venting openings are disposed one above the other with no obstructions therebetween in order to allow for direct air transfer between the inside and the outside of the cover while preventing weather elements from entering the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: William E. Gridley
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Publication number: 20030230331Abstract: An attachable lighting system for an outdoor umbrella includes at least an illuminating arrangement which includes at least an illuminating unit for illumination, an illuminating unit supporter which has an guiding surface formed on a bottom portion thereof and is securely connected to the awning frame, an illuminating unit adaptor, and a power supply device. The illuminating unit adaptor has a holding member securely connected to the illuminating unit and an engagement member having an engaging surface arranged to slidably engage with the guiding surface of the illuminating unit supporter, wherein the illuminating unit adaptor is detachably attached to the illuminating unit supporter in such a manner that the illuminating unit connected to the illuminating unit adaptor is capable of sliding to maintain a substantially vertical orientation when the awning frame is folding and unfolding or supported in an inclined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Wanda Yiing Li
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Publication number: 20030230332Abstract: A thermoelectric device and method of manufacturing the device, where thermoelectric elements of opposite conductivity type are located on respective opposing sides of a heat source member. Heat sinks are disposed on opposite sides of the thermoelectric elements. Peltier metal contacts are positioned between the thermoelectric elements and each of the heat source member and heat sinks. A plurality of devices may be arranged together in a thermally parallel, electrically series arrangement, or in a thermally parallel, electrically parallel arrangement. The arrangement of the elements allow the direction of current flow through the pairs of elements to be substantially the same as the direction of current flow through the metal contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: Research Triangle InstituteInventors: Rama Venkatasubramanian, Edward P. Siivola
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Publication number: 20030230333Abstract: A solar-paneled windmill is provided having aerodynamic fan blades provided with solar panels. The windmill produces electricity using wind energy and solar energy. In another embodiment, magnets are provided to the solar-paneled windmill fan blades to generate magnetic fields to increase the amount of electrical energy produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Ravindra Kashyap
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Publication number: 20030230334Abstract: The autonomous solid state lighting system of the present invention has a charge mode which collects energy and produces electric power with a solid state energy source, converts the voltage of the electric power using a bi-directional power converter, and stores the power in an energy storage device, and has a discharge mode which draws electric power from the energy storage device, converts the voltage of the electric power using the bi-directional power converter, and produces light from a solid state light source. A controller controls the charge and discharge modes. In one embodiment, the solid state energy source can be a solar cell panel, the solid state light source can be an LED module, and the energy storage device can be a battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Chin Chang, Gert W. Bruning
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Publication number: 20030230335Abstract: The method for producing a titanium oxide sol suitable for a photoelectric conversion device, and a dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion device excellent in photoelectric conversion efficiency comprises the steps of hydrolyzing an orthotitanate, and dehydrating the resultant hydrolyzate in the presence of an acid catalyst, wherein an alcohol contained in the reaction liquid is removed before the dehydrating step.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.Inventor: Jiro Tsukahara
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Publication number: 20030230336Abstract: A TPV conversion module for generating electric power comprising an emitter body, which emits IR radiation, when said emitter body is heated by the hot gases generated by a burner device and a receiver body, which is associated to said emitter body. The receiver body comprises one or more TPV cells, which include a multi-layered structure, provided with at least a layer of organic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: AAB Research Ltd.Inventors: Enrico Malfa, Aldo Sciacca
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Publication number: 20030230337Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides photovoltaic cells that utilize a mesh electrode on at least one exposure side of the photovoltaic cell. Preferably, the mesh electrode is a metallic mesh. In one embodiment, the invention provides dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) having a wire mesh exposure side electrode and a photovoltaic material comprising a photosensitized interconnected nanoparticle layer. In one embodiment, the wire mesh electrode functions as the cathode of the DSSC. In another embodiment, the wire mesh electrode functions as the anode of the DSSC. In addition, embodiments are provided where wire mesh electrodes are used for the anode and the cathode of a DSSC.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Russell A. Gaudiana, Robert D. Eckert, Alan J. Montello, Edmund R. Montello
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Publication number: 20030230338Abstract: A new photovoltaic device configuration based on an n-copper indium selenide absorber and a p-type window is disclosed. A fabrication method to produce this device on flexible or rigid substrates is described that reduces the number of cell components, avoids hazardous materials, simplifies the process steps and hence the costs for high volume solar cell manufacturing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Shalini Menezes
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Publication number: 20030230339Abstract: A solenoid valve assembly for controlling gas supply and opening and closing gas supply with a regulation function generally includes a solenoid valve assembly having a housing, a diaphragm assembly, a first and second solenoid valves, a first and second valve bodies, a first and second terminals of positive and negative poles, a first and second wire winding assemblies, a first and second “E” type cores, a first and second “T” type cores, springs, and brackets of the first and second valves, wherein a small power is required for the opening and closing of diaphragms because of the adopted indirect opening capability of this valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: William Home
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Publication number: 20030230340Abstract: A connector, a container using the connector and a method for establishing fluid communication with a container. The connector may include a first coupling member and a second coupling member. The container may attach to the first coupling member. The first coupling member may have a first passageway with a spike and a membrane located therein. The second coupling member may have a second passageway. The first coupling member may engage the second coupling member and may further pierce the membrane with the spike. The first coupling member may further have a female end of a luer-lock, and the second coupling member may have a male end of a luer-lock. The first coupling member and the second coupling member may be engaged by twisting the male end and the female end of the coupling members to form the connector and establish fluid communication with the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Keith M.K. Anderson, Raf Castellanos, Bill Hurst, Michael T.K. Ling, Dan Marcquenski, Michael W. Scharf, Jennifer L. Masek, Gregory Thomas Marn
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Publication number: 20030230341Abstract: A foot-actuated condensate drain for an air compressor tank. The foot-actuated condensate drain includes a lever that is connected to a valve on the bottom of the air compressor tank. Movement of the lever, for example by a user's foot, causes the drain valve to open. The lever may be moved to a locked position where the drain valve is held in an open position, even if the user releases his or her foot. The valve stem of the valve is hollow and includes a seal for closing off the opening, and radial holes below the seal and in fluid communication with a hollow interior portion of the stem. When moved away from the closed position, fluid in the compressor tank flows out of the opening, around the seal, into the radial holes, through the stem, and out of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: Coleman Powermate, Inc.Inventor: Timothy W. Burford
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Publication number: 20030230342Abstract: An automatic tire-filling apparatus for a motor vehicle has an electronic controller which, in response to sensors for the operating state of the vehicle, controls pneumatic valves for the tires and a compressor to enable the tire pressure to be matched to such conditions as travel speed, vehicle load, roadway conditions and terrain. The compressor is in a normal operating state part of a closed system with the tire and the pressure reservoir and is directly connected to the pressure reservoir without the intermediary of a switching element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: STEYR-DAIMLER-PUCH SPEZIALFAHRZEUG AG & CO. KGInventors: Gerhard Skoff, Heinz Christely
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Publication number: 20030230343Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for the extension of access conduits to access underground valves and the like. A valve can extension comprising a tubular member having an extension riser portion at one end and an inwardly tapered portion at the other end. The extension riser portion has a substantially constant inner and outer diameter defining a substantially uniform wall thickness. The inwardly tapered portion is adapted to be inserted into and frictionally engage a valve can bell housing. The valve can extension and valve can bell housing assembly form a conduit from grade level to the bell portion having a substantially uniform inner and outer diameter. A simple friction fit joining method is provided to negate the need for complex mechanical coupling devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Ronald C. Phipps
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Publication number: 20030230344Abstract: The invention provides a device for controlling the composition and/or volume of a fluid within a reservoir. The device includes a reservoir adapted to contain at least one fluid, a means for monitoring a characteristic of the fluid contained in the reservoir, and a means for introducing additional fluid into the reservoir according to the fluid characteristic monitored by the monitoring means. The device also includes an acoustic generator for generating acoustic radiation. A dispensing means may be provided as well. Other devices and methods that use acoustic radiation to control the composition and/or volume of a fluid within a reservoir are included.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Richard N. Ellson, Mitchell W. Mutz
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Publication number: 20030230345Abstract: The fill valve incorporates a housing (8) that has a vertical water-carrying channel (24) that leads from an inlet (49) to be fastened on the flush tank bottom (2) to a float-controlled diaphragm valve (50). The diaphragm valve (50) incorporates in a diaphragm (43) a passage for the pressure equalization between a first chamber (51) in front of the diaphragm (43) and a second chamber (52) behind the diaphragm (43). To actuate the diaphragm valve (50) a pilot valve (58) is provided. The diaphragm valve (50) is disposed laterally on the housing (8), thus permitting a low overall height.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Paul Wey
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Publication number: 20030230346Abstract: Valve with a displaceable actuating device that controls the movements of at least one actual sealing element for opening and closing, and the actuating device is loaded with an elastic element essentially in a perpendicular direction relative to the direction of displacement, and the longitudinal axis of the actuating device and the force exercised by the elastic element are aligned in one position of the actuating device between its two extreme positions. In order to realize a valve that can be electrically switched using minimal currents and that is characterized, in particular, by its small construction size but that is still able to achieve large regulating distances, the actuating device is a unilaterally constrained piezoelectric bending element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Erich Dorfler, Bernhard Russ, Gunther Strasser, Rainer Teltscher
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Publication number: 20030230347Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a three-way switching valve having a valve mechanism compact in size, and capable of changing a flow of a high-pressure fluid, without internal leakage of the fluid. A compact pilot-operated three-way switching valve changes a flow of a fluid introduced into an inlet port such that the fluid is caused to flow into a first outlet port or a second outlet port. Pressures in pressure-regulating chambers above pistons are selectively guided into a passage by a pilot valve having a pilot valve element, plugs including respective valve seats, and a spring. The passage leads one of the pressures to the first outlet port or the second outlet port via a check valve having valve, and a valve element. The check valve causes a very small amount of fluid permitted to flow so as to keep main valves open and closed, respectively, to flow to the downstream side of an open one of the main valves, whereby internal leakage of fluid is prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: TGK CO., LTD.Inventor: Katsumi Koyama
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Publication number: 20030230348Abstract: A gas conduit pipe for a gas bag module, the gas conduit pipe comprising an inflow opening defining a direction of gas flow, a peripheral wall limiting an interior of the pipe, at least one outflow opening arranged in the peripheral wall of the pipe, an edge of the outflow opening being defined by an upstream section and a downstream section of the peripheral wall, which sections both project into the interior of the pipe, the downstream section projecting further into the interior of the pipe than the upstream section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Hans-Joachim Tietze
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Publication number: 20030230349Abstract: A high-pressure fuel injection pipe having connecting head portion is provided which is capable of eliminating a fear of the occurrence of cavitation erosion of the inner surface of the connecting head portion and a fatigue failure of the same head portion by having a contour of a cross section of an annular pocket occurring in an inner part of the connecting head portion during a head portion processing operation extend shallowly and gently. This fuel injection pipe has at a connecting end portion of a thick-walled steel pipe having a relatively small diameter, including a seat surface, an annular flange formed so that the flange is axially spaced from the seat surface, and a conical surface connected to the seat surface, extending therefrom to the annular flange and tapering off to a free end of the connecting head portion, wherein the conical surface is provided at a part thereof with an annular, shallow, cross-sectionally curved recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: Usui Kokusai Sangyo Kaisha LimitedInventors: Munekatsu Furugen, Shigeyuki Ishida, Nobuo Kato
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Publication number: 20030230350Abstract: A shed-forming device and a method for using it are provided for creating a shed of warp yarns in a weaving machine. The shed-forming device includes a plurality of yarn separating elements operably disposed to one another within the weaving machine. The yarn separating elements individually separate the warp yarns into operational zones between the yarn separating element. A fluid supply apparatus supplies fluid to the yarn separating elements in the shed-forming device. The yarn separating elements direct the fluid to contact the warp yarns, forcing the warp yarns to form changeable sheds to allow proper weaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Mikhail Gendelman, Flora Gendelman
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Publication number: 20030230351Abstract: A cover assembly for use with a breast milk storage system is produced having a hollow double threaded main body and a removable sealing cap. The cover assembly cooperates with a fluid pump mechanism to enable the efficient and effective transfer of breast milk from a mother's breast to a fluid storage container. The cover assembly eliminates the need for additional cleanup and reduces the risk of spilling the breast milk, as well as the risk of contamination, during the process of storing breast milk.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventor: Charles John Renz
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Publication number: 20030230352Abstract: A system and method for removing, compressing, and storing excess air and vapors from a fuel dispensing facility fuel storage containment system during periods of over-pressurization without venting or processing the excess air and vapors. The stored air and vapors are subsequently returned back to the containment system during periods of under-pressurization that typically occur diurnally during periods of high fueling activity. The system may be used to compliment an ORVR compatible dispensing system that typically encounters over-pressurization problems when low or no refueling activity is occurring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Robert P. Hart, Kent Reid, Kevin Hughes
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Publication number: 20030230353Abstract: A method of filling a bag with pourable, especially powdery material, by means of a dispensing device with a vertical filling pipe which can be introduced into the bag and which comprises flanging-on means at its upper end and a closing device at its lower end, wherein prior to or during the filling operation, air is extracted from the material above the closing device via the inside of the filling pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Werner Schlosser
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Publication number: 20030230354Abstract: The coolant changer machine is a device for transferring radiator coolant fluids, including new, used, and detergent fluids, between storage tanks and an internal combustion engine cooling system. When a vacuum is applied at the radiator cap, fluid is returned to the storage tank, and if the cooling system is hot enough, the fluid will boil can be removed. When air pressure is applied to the top of the storage tank, fluid will flow out of the tank, through the control system and into the engine cooling system. The control system allows for filling the radiator at the cap opening or through the thermostat. The control also allows for circulation through the engine cooling system when the engine thermostat is open to allow complete mixing of flush detergent at elevated temperatures to thereby improve flush performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Larry Randal Roberts
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Publication number: 20030230355Abstract: A user interactive custom cosmetic powder color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: IMX LABS, INC.Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines
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Publication number: 20030230356Abstract: A bottle and method is provided for storing a carbonated beverage so that the beverage can be dispensed over time without the beverage remaining in the container losing carbonation. The bottle can be comprised of a container having a bladder inserted therein. The annular space between the container and the bladder is accessed through a pressure port by a pump and the container is pressurized such that the bladder is compressed and the useable volume of the bottle is reduced. By reducing the volume, excess air can be prevented from collecting in the bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Lindsay Leveen
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Publication number: 20030230357Abstract: A collar for use in a fuel filler assembly comprising: a first semicircular shaped structure having a first pair of terminal ends which lie in a common vertical plane, each of the terminal ends including at least two locking means, a top edge forming an upper semicircular rim, a bottom edge forming a lower semicircular rim, the top edge and the bottom edge lying in spaced apart horizontal planes with respect to each other, an outer circumferential side separating the top edge and the bottom edge; and a second semicircular shaped structure having a second pair of terminal ends which lie in a common vertical plane, the two terminal ends including at least two locking means, a top edge forming an upper semicircular rim, a bottom edge forming a lower semicircular rim, the top edge and the bottom edge lying in spaced apart horizontal planes with respect to each other, wherein the first semicircular shaped structure and the second semicircular shaped structure are locked together at the first and the second pair ofType: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Allen G. Crowley, David D. Chen, Mingchi Michael Tsai
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Publication number: 20030230358Abstract: An inflatable bladder is provided with an inflation valve device that includes a sleeve member, a tubular indicator mounted movably in the sleeve member and marked with indicia for indicating internal pressure of the bladder, an inflation needle mounted in the indicator for inflation of the bladder, and an urging member disposed between the sleeve member and the indicator in such a manner that outward movement of the indicator resulting from the pressure difference between the pressure in the bladder and the atmospheric pressure results in displacement of the urging member, which is indicated by the indicia exposed from the bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Ming-Hsin Lee
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Publication number: 20030230359Abstract: A mortise and tenon joint adapter system for use with a dovetail jig base and a router has a template support, a mortise shelf, mortise and tenon templates, and a layout guide. The template support mounts on the jig base and the templates mount on the template support. The mortise shelf mounts on the jig base, is vertically adjustable and clamps laterally extending mortise work pieces. Mortising and tenoning slots on the templates provide two sided guidance and full support for the router. Movable stops in the slots provide length adjustability for mortises and tenons. The layout guide assures precise layout of mortises and tenons created with the templates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Charles W. Schroeder
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Publication number: 20030230360Abstract: A log splitter attachment is provided for splitting logs on a loader including a pair of lift arms for supporting a bucket. The attachment comprises a frame supporting a blade and a log pusher thereon for sliding movement relative to one another and an actuator acting between the blade and the log pusher. The frame mounts on respective free ends of the lift arms of the loader in place of the bucket of the loader so that the blade and log pusher can be manoeuvred overtop a log on the ground to split the log therebetween using the lift arm and bucket controls of the loader.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: William Setlack, Willis Setlack
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Publication number: 20030230361Abstract: Disclosed is a lead-free solder alloy containing 43 to 47% by weight of bismuth, 0.5 to 2.5% by weight of silver, 0.25 to 0.75% by weight of copper, 0.25 to 0.75% by weight of indium, 0.02 to 0.09% by weight of nickel and the balance of tin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Kuniaki Takahashi
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Publication number: 20030230362Abstract: An insulation film whose requisite constituent elements are first elements and a second element. The first elements include B, P, O and Fe. The second element can generate cations whose hexa-coordinated ion radius, defined by Shannon, R. D., is 0.073 nm or more, and which are bivalent or more. Since the second element having a large ion radius is incorporated into network formers made from the first elements, it is possible to improve the heat resistance of the insulation film.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA CHUO KENKYUSHO, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, FINESINTER CO., LTD.Inventors: Shin Tajima, Takeshi Hattori, Mikio Kondoh, Kiyoshi Higashiyama, Hidefumi Kishimoto, Masaki Sugiyama, Tadayoshi Kikko
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Publication number: 20030230363Abstract: Rinsing or sealing solutions based on cobalt are described for barrier films such as anodic coatings, phosphate coatings, or “black oxide” coatings. The treated films contain a trivalent or tetravalent cobalt/valence stabilizer complex. The rinsing or sealing bath may also contain an optional preparative agent or an optional solubility control agent. The oxidized cobalt is present in the coating in a “sparingly soluble” form. The valence stabilizers can be either inorganic or organic in nature. Cobalt/valence stabilizer combinations are chosen based on the well-founded principles of cobalt coordination chemistry. A number of cobalt/valence stabilizer combinations that match the performance of conventional hexavalent chromium systems are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Sturgill, Andrew Wells Phelps, Joseph Thomas Swartzbaugh
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Publication number: 20030230364Abstract: An aqueous composition for pretreating and depositing a coating on metal substrates is provided. The coating composition includes from about 1,500 to about 55,000 ppm based on the aqueous composition of a Group IIA dissolved metal ion, from about 100 to about 200,000 ppm based on the aqueous composition of a dissolved complex metal fluoride ion wherein the metal atom is selected from Group IIIA, Group IVA, Group IVB metals, Group VA, Group VB metals; and water. The composition is free of Group IIA metal fluoride precipitate achieved by including in the composition a complex metal salt different than the salt associated with the complex metal fluoride ion, with the complex metal salt being capable of complexing free fluoride ions to prevent a precipitation reaction. A process for coating a metal substrate with such an aqueous composition is further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Greene, Donald Robb Vonk
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Publication number: 20030230365Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for treating magnesium alloys by chemical conversion. This method can improve corrosion resistance and paint adhesion of magnesium alloys, and produces an admirable appearance. Additionally, the method of the present invention is more environmentally friendly than conventional processes, because non-chromate chemicals are used in acid pickling and chemical conversion. Furthermore, the method of the present invention can be widely applied to the magnesium alloys manufactured by casting and rolling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Ming-Der Ger, Kuang-Hsuan Yang, Yuh Sung, Wen-Hwa Hwu, Yu-Chuan Liu
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Publication number: 20030230366Abstract: A method of thermomechanically forming an aluminide part of a workpiece resistively heats at least a portion of the aluminide part, plastically deforms the heated portion of the aluminide part to a predetermined shape by applying pressure to the aluminide part positioned in a shaping member, and cools the aluminide part while applying pressure to maintain the aluminide part in the predetermined shape. The shaping member is movably mounted on a support base and a source of electricity provides an electrical current passing through the aluminide part for resistive heating of the part. The aluminide part can be a heater blade array for an electrical heater cigarette smoking system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: John M. Adams, Naohisa Tsukamura
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Publication number: 20030230367Abstract: A gas generant composition used in pressure activated restraint system devices such as micro-gas generator applications such as seat belt pretensioners is provided. The gas generant composition includes a potassium perchlorate gas generant additive in addition to a non-azide nitrogen-containing gas generating fuel, a metal ammine nitrate oxidizer, and a metal oxide burn rate enhancing and slag formation additive. The gas generant composition desirably has improved ignitability as compared to a similar composition without the potassium perchlorate gas generant additive. The gas generant composition also desirably produces or results in effluents having either or both reduced carbon monoxide and NOx contents as compared to the effluent produced or resulting from a similar composition but without the inclusion of the potassium perchlorate gas generant additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Ivan V. Mendenhall, Robert G. Smith
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Publication number: 20030230368Abstract: The present invention provides a handbag having a recess or similar depression molded in a back panel for holding a purse. A shoulder strap is provided for carrying the handbag with the back panel and the recess adjacent to the user's body so the purse is inaccessible to all but the user. The recess is sized to firmly fit the purse with the front of the purse being substantially flush with outer face of the back panel. The handbag is also provided with a back flap to complete cover the recess and the purse to make the purse even more inaccessible to non-users. Velcro or similar type of a fastener holds the back flap firmly to the back panel. At least the back panel of the handbag is made of a type of leather in which the recess is molded into back panel using warm water and a molding press. The back panel consists of two separate molded pieces of leather whose rough sides are joined by an adhesive and whose smooth sides are the outer and inner faces of the back panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Catherine Cazes
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Publication number: 20030230369Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus to protect self-sealing tires from being damaged during shipment. The method for shipping self-sealing tires comprises the steps of applying a coating to the puncture sealant material on the tire and allowing the coating to cure. The method further includes arranging the tires including the cured coating in a shipment container in a predetermined configuration, followed by shipment of the tires.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLCInventors: Christine L. Domer, Jeffrey A. Bader
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Publication number: 20030230370Abstract: A tire mold has radially inner surfaces for forming a tread and a pair of sidewalls, the tire mold having at least one sidewall forming portion having a surface finish of less than 15 micro inches, preferably less than 10 micro inches. A tire produced in a tire mold has at least one sidewall having a surface gloss greater than 10 as measured using a 60-degree gloss reading per ASTM Designation D523-89.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Kent Alan Stubbendieck, John Richard White
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Publication number: 20030230371Abstract: A method and device for the production of flat ribbon cables is disclosed, in which several metallic conductors are provided one next to the other and spaced apart in one or more planes, within a synthetic material sheath. The electrical conductors are placed on a ribbon-shaped base and secured with a curing synthetic material melt, so that the synthetic material film that lies in the gap between a roller and a shape molding causes the metallic electrical conductors to join and combine into one composite product. This intermediate product is then, within the same gap between roller and shape molding, joined and coated with a synthetic material compound in a plastic state with the result that the conductors are ensheathed on all sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Bernd Pielsticker
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Publication number: 20030230372Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for fastening at least one pipe and/or at least one empty duct (2) on the inner wall (3) of a placed sewer pipe (4). The inventive method is characterized by introducing the at least one pipe and/or empty duct (2) into the sewer pipe, pressing it against the inner wall of the sewer pipe and fastening it by using an adhesive compound (22). The at least one pipe and/or empty duct (2) is guided towards the inner wall (3) in the longitudinal and transverse direction of the sewer pipe (4) in a controlled manner and the object (2) to be placed is included between the inner wall (3) and an inliner (14). The inventive device is characterized by an adjustable guide device (5) that is, according to a preferred embodiment, provided with a swan-neck-shaped, rotatable or swivelable guide element (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Kurt Schmidt
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Publication number: 20030230373Abstract: Aggregates and constructs made from pieces of recycled tires, and engineered for drainage and other construction purposes are provided. The present particle aggregates and constructs can be designed and manufactured with defined gradations and engineering properties to allow for the specifically desired engineering parameters such as permeability, compressibility, rigidity, compactability, density, and resistance to movement and other frictional characteristics. Embodiments of the invention can be created to have defined engineering properties that can be maintained for desired lengths of time, such as compressibility and permeability to the flow of gases or liquids. Thus, the present invention can have myriad embodiments, configurations and properties depending upon the exact engineering construction environment in which a particular embodiment will be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Peter J. Ianniello
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Publication number: 20030230374Abstract: A ceramic green sheet having good surface roughness and few pinhole defects even when producing a thin ceramic green sheet is stably produced, to permit efficiently and securely manufacturing a multilayer ceramic electronic part in which deterioration of its life due to unevenness of interfaces between internal electrodes and ceramic layers and the occurrence of structural defects, such as delamination, bending of an electrode portion, etc, in a multilayer thin film to be suppressed. A dry sheet obtained by forming ceramic slurry to a sheet on a carrier film is smoothed by pressing using a plate press, a hydrostatic press or a calender roll under predetermined temperature and pressure conditions to improve the surface smoothness of the ceramic green sheet independently of the particle diameter of the ceramic and its dispersibility. An electrode paste is coated in a predetermine pattern on the thus-produced ceramic green sheet to form a sheet provided with an electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tuyoshi Yamana, Takaharu Miyazaki
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Publication number: 20030230375Abstract: A method of reinforcing a metal panel or pipe of an existing structure comprising the steps of attaching a reinforcing metal layer to said metal panel or pipe in spaced apart relation to thereby form at least one cavity between inner surfaces of said metal panel and said reinforcing metal layer, injecting an intermediate layer comprised of an uncured plastics material into said at least one cavity, and curing said plastics material so that it adheres to said inner surfaces of said metal panel or pipe and said reinforcing metal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: Intelligent Engineering (Bahamas) LimitedInventor: Stephen J. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20030230376Abstract: This invention relates to a pneumatic tire with puncture sealing property and a method for preparing such tire. Such tire is prepared by building an uncured butyl rubber-based layer, which contains a peroxide and a dispersion therein of a particulate precured rubber selected from pre resin-cured butyl rubber and/or pre sulfur-cured diene-based elastomer, into an uncured tire and between an innerliner layer and the tire carcass. Upon curing the prepared tire under conditions of elevated temperature, a major portion of the uncured butyl rubber composition is depolymerized to form a tacky material, which contains said dispersion therein of said particulate precured rubber, which has puncture sealant properties. Such layer of depolymerized butyl rubber and dispersed precured rubber particles may be collectively referred to as the sealant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: David Michael Smith, Bina Patel Botts, John Richard White, Ronald James Dill, John Kotanides, Michael Brendan Rodgers
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Publication number: 20030230377Abstract: An apparatus and method for splicing closer tape utilizes a first clamping assembly adapted to hold a first section of closer tape and a second clam ping assembly adapted to hold a second section of closer tape. A moving assembly is adapted to move the first and second clamping assemblies relative to one another so as to permit alignment of the first and second sections of closer tape. A joining assembly is adapted to join the first and second sections of closer tape together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Robert R. Turvey, Theis F. Clarke, Jeramy M. Dubay
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Publication number: 20030230378Abstract: Starting from an elastic material web and an absorbent product web, the method includes removing a first material piece from the elastic material web to provide a second material piece with an aperture and applying the first piece to a first portion of the absorbent product web. The second piece is supplied to a second application station and a section of the second piece is stretched and applied to a second portion of the absorbent product web. In this way an absorbent product with elastic waist portions is manufactured efficiently and with a minimum of waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: SCA Hygiene Products ABInventors: Ken Olsson, Marie Johansson, Helena Corneliusson, Robert Kling
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Publication number: 20030230379Abstract: A two-sided lamination process controlling curl caused by memory in laminate material, such as polyester, polypropylene, or nylon. The method involves matching or aligning the grain orientation of a top laminate sheet or film with the grain orientation of a bottom laminate sheet or film. The method includes selecting laminating films from the same position on the stretched or oriented web for the top and bottom laminating films. To achieve opposing forces, opposite sides of the web from a particular web position are coated with thermally activated adhesive to form the top and bottom laminating materials or supply rolls. Rolls of the two types of laminating material are then fed concurrently to a laminator to coat opposite sides of a substrate with laminate films with grain orientation or memory that creates substantially equal bending forces but in opposite directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Marc L. Roubik