Patents Issued in April 13, 2006
  • Publication number: 20060075687
    Abstract: In a slurry for cutting a silicon ingot according to the present invention, a content of a basic material is at least 3.5% by mass with respect to the total mass of a liquid component of a slurry, organic amine is contained in a mass ratio of 0.5 to 5.0 with respect to water in a liquid component of the slurry, and pH of the slurry is 12 or more. Furthermore, according to a method of cutting a silicon ingot according to the present invention, the above-mentioned slurry for cutting a silicon ingot is used at 65° C. to 95° C. Consequently, the cutting resistance during cutting processing of a silicon ingot is reduced, and a wafer of high quality can be obtained efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Hirozoh Tsuruta, Masayuki Hamayasu, Takafumi Kawasaki, Hirokazu Nishida, Hisashi Tominaga
  • Publication number: 20060075688
    Abstract: A polishing composition comprises: at least one compound selected from tetrazole compounds and derivatives thereof and anthranilic acid compounds and derivatives thereof; abrasive particles comprising associative abrasive particles; and an oxidizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Kenji Takenouchi
  • Publication number: 20060075689
    Abstract: A pivoting gutter guard provides easy cleaning. The device has a hinged hook assembly which is secured to the rain gutter. A guard is a perforated screen that is connected to the hinged hook assembly which is secured to the top of the gutter trough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Karim Hawash
  • Publication number: 20060075690
    Abstract: An invention where a roof protector comprised of a group of modular panels which can be interconnected having the qualities of lightness, strength, flexibility and durability and when connected to strong anchor points and installed over a roof, such panels serve to provide adequate protection against uplift and shingle damage of the roof and roofing components of manufactured homes, fixed foundation homes or other structures against damage caused by high winds such that might occur during a hurricane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Murray
  • Publication number: 20060075691
    Abstract: A snow guard including a resilient body with a slot for receiving a portion of a standing seam of a metal roof. The resilient body has a pair of apertures on opposite sides of the slot into which can be inserted the jaws of a tool for manipulating the resilient body to selectively widen the slot to facilitate the installation of the snow guard upon the standing seam of a metal roof. The resilient body also has a number of teeth projecting into the slot adjacent each of the apertures for gripping the standing seam of a metal roof positioned within the slot. A pair of wings extends outwardly from the resilient body for impeding the downward movement of snow and ice on a roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Verkamp
  • Publication number: 20060075692
    Abstract: A playground roofing system, for use in protecting sections of a playground system, is provided having a support structure and a molded frame structure. The frame structure is molded to appear as the soffits, fascia and gutters of a real roof, and includes an interior perimeter that has means to connect the frame structure to a molded roof section. The molded roof section is designed to provide a theme to the roof and is interchangeable such that different themes can be quickly effected by releasing and removing the first roof section and replacing it with a second, differently themed, roof section. The roofing system is designed to permit the attachment and removal of the roof section from within the interior perimeter of the frame so that an installer need not have to climb above the roof section to install the roof section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Amy Yates
  • Publication number: 20060075693
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polygonal rib structure having ribs directed orthogonal to one plane and intersecting each other to form polygonal shapes. More particularly, to a shock absorbing polygonal rib structure. In a polygonal rib structure having ribs directed orthogonal to one plane and intersecting each other to form polygonal shapes, a thickened central portion located at a substantially central portion in the longitudinal direction of each side of the polygonal rib is bisected. The opposed parting surfaces formed upon the bisection are spaced from each other to form an opening portion, and each side of the polygonal rib is so shaped that the cross-sectional area of the opening portion is reduced as one goes from the opening end toward the depth. Thus, an opened polygonal rib structure is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Tsunoda, Norihiro Kurata
  • Publication number: 20060075694
    Abstract: An apparatus attached to the roof perimeter to mitigate wind-generated vortices and uplift loads on the roof perimeter area of a building, applicable for both new constructions and retrofits of existing buildings. The apparatus comprises at least one face portion having face perforation and/or edge serration for increasing small-scale turbulence entrainment, equalizing pressure and disorganizing edge shear layer vorticity, and thus disrupting vortex formation. A roof edge vortex suppressor is preferably mounted along the entire circumference of a roof perimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Jason Lin
  • Publication number: 20060075695
    Abstract: A system for the application of an image to an upper surface of a built structure, the image arranged for visibility from over-flying craft. An upper surface of a built structure incorporating indicia thereon or therein; the indicia constructed so as to be discernable by observers in craft passing over the built structure when the craft is within a predetermined legibility distance of the built structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Andrew Winton
  • Publication number: 20060075696
    Abstract: The invention proposes a door of the kind composed of a double-glazing unit made of transparent material for display units or refrigerators, which is equipped with a panel made of transparent plastic material slotted into a double-glazing unit and which bears, on at least one side, a figure consisting of a plurality of slight superficial engravings, being the said panel lightened by a plurality of LEDs fitted just close one of its edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Cremaschi Alessandro
  • Publication number: 20060075697
    Abstract: A flooring system for intercepting debris including at least a plurality of floor tiles with a perforated top surface providing on a top of the plurality of tube frames for intercepting the debris. Each plurality of floor tiles may include a plurality of tube frames in side by side relationship to form a distributed suction area for fluid entrance into tile interiors and for debris interception and capture. The tile interiors of the flooring system may also provide a distributed flow path for fluid flow to a transition plenum. The flooring system may also include a transition plenum for directing a flow path of the fluid from the tiles to a sump, wherein the pumps take suction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: James Oates, Alan Fanning, Brian Frew, Bruce Matthew Kobel, Imad Baghdadi
  • Publication number: 20060075698
    Abstract: The invention proposes a door equipped with a wall consisting of a double-glazing unit made of transparent material, made in such a way as to be fitted on display units and in particular refrigerators, provided with LEDs a lighting system applied to the inside edge of the double-glazing unit gasket, fitted on a slanting support in such a way as to direct the light beam inside the display, thus allowing to avoid the use of complex and bulky lighting equipment currently in use, by a lighting system which operates at lower voltage and therefore under absolute safe conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Cremaschi Alessandro
  • Publication number: 20060075699
    Abstract: A architectural mesh hanging system includes an architectural mesh panel having a predetermined width, a first support member having a predetermined length substantially equal to the predetermined width of the architectural mesh panel, and a second support member having a predetermined length substantially equal to the predetermined width of the architectural mesh panel. At least two upper hanger assemblies support the first support member and are attachable to a support surface for hanging the architectural mesh panel. At least two lower hanger assemblies support the second support member and are attachable to the support surface for hanging the architectural mesh panel. The architectural mesh panel is disposed at least partially about the first support member and the second support member such that, when hanging, the first and second support members are substantially obscured from view by the architectural mesh panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicant: Cambridge International, Inc.
    Inventors: George Messick, Charles Hennigar
  • Publication number: 20060075700
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a window sill flashing comprising a base having a substantially rectangular shape. A front flange projects perpendicularly downward from a front edge of the base and at least one side flange extends vertically from a side edge of the base. The side flange includes a front surface. The window sill flashing is made from a rigid homopolymer vinyl film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicant: PN II, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Broad, Jay McDonald
  • Publication number: 20060075701
    Abstract: A composite construction element (1) is described, comprising: a) at least one elongated body (2) made of expanded plastic material provided with opposite faces (2a, 2b); b) at least one reinforcing section bar (7, 8) longitudinally extending in the elongated body (2) and having a first lateral portion (7b, 8b) protruding from a first face (2a) of the elongated body (2); wherein the first lateral portion (7b, 8b) of the reinforcing section bar (7, 8) is provided with a face (9, 10) extending substantially parallel to the first face (2a) of the elongated body (2) made of expanded plastic material at predetermined distance therefrom. Advantageously, the construction element (1) exhibits improved self-supporting characteristics and improved supporting characteristics of covering elements externally associated to the construction element itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Piero Cretti
  • Publication number: 20060075702
    Abstract: Fibre linear tensile elements 2 are strung between the floor slab 11 and the roof 12 of a building 1. Each fibre linear tensile element has a structural core 21 of polymeric fibres or filaments which can accommodate the tensioning of the fibre linear tensile element. The core 21 is covered by a sheath 22 of polymeric material. The fibre linear tensile elements 2 carry clamping devices 3 which enable glass panels 4 to be secured in position. Each clamping device 3 clamps in position the corners of four adjacent panels 4 at a particular connection node of the glass wall 80, as shown in FIG. 6. Gaskets 78 are applied to fill the inter-panel joints. Each fibre linear tensile element 2 may include a central optical fibre 23 for detecting any reduction in the tension during use. The tension of the fibre linear tensile elements 2 is monitored by a monitoring device 81 which can produce an appropriate alarm signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Sean Billings
  • Publication number: 20060075703
    Abstract: A plural-story, external, building-surface panel system securable to a structural building frame, wherein each panel in the system includes (a) a generally planar body having elongate upper, lower and lateral edge-defining structures, (b) elongate tongue structure operatively associated with, and extending along, the upper edge-defining structure generally in the plane of the body, and (c) elongate groove structure operatively associated with, and extending along, the lower edge-defining structure, fittingly compatible with the tongue structure and also disposed generally in the plane of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Simmons
  • Publication number: 20060075704
    Abstract: A large, high density foam glass tile which can be used as a facade on both exterior and interior building walls. The foam glass tile can also be used with other materials to form a panel or a composite. The present invention may be used on the critical surfaces of buildings at high risk for terrorist attacks, in combination with cement, steel or other high strength building materials. The present invention may also be used in surfaces of typical buildings. The present invention has the advantage of absorbing a substantial portion of a shock wave caused by an explosion. The present invention also has the advantage of being more resistant to earthquakes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Hamid Hojaji, Pedro Buarque de Macedo
  • Publication number: 20060075705
    Abstract: A bearing is provided for use in connection with expansion joint systems. The bearing may be incorporated into expansion joint systems that are used in roadway constructions, bridge constructions, and architectural structures. The bearing can absorb increased loads that are applied to the expansion joint system. The structure of the bearing also permits improved motion of, and provides improved support for, the components of the expansion joint system that are supported on or engaged with the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Bradford
  • Publication number: 20060075706
    Abstract: An improved joint edge assembly, of the type used in the construction of concrete slabs, is disclosed. The assembly comprises a longitudinal joint rail, preferably of steel, which is supported off the ground by formwork. The joint rail comprises first and second joint edge members that are connected to each other by interference-type connectors with self-release elements. A plurality of studs extends downward and outward from each of the joint edge members into the concrete slabs provide a positive mechanical connection between the slab and the joint rail. As the concrete shrinks during hardening, the self-release elements of the interference-type connectors allow the joint to freely open. The joint edge assembly thus provides a self-releasing joint between adjacent slab sections, and protects the edges of the adjacent slab sections from damage. A dowel aligner may also be integrated into the assembly, to allow proper positioning of dowels within the slab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Russell Boxall, Nigel Parkes, Patrick Harrison
  • Publication number: 20060075707
    Abstract: A floor structure (1) of the type having “crossed reinforcement rods” is described comprising: a) a plurality of composite construction elements (2) arranged side by side and comprising: a1) an elongated body (3) made of expanded plastic material provided with an upper face (3a); a2) at least one reinforcing section bar (4) longitudinally extending in the elongated body (3) and having an upper portion (4c) protruding from the upper face (3a) of the body (3); b) a substantially reticular reinforcement metal structure (10) of a concrete casting (9), supported by the upper portion (4c) of the aforementioned at least one reinforcing section bar (4) at a predetermined distance from the upper face (3a) of the elongated body (3) made of expanded plastic material. Advantageously, the floor structure (1) exhibits lightness and self-supporting characteristics and allows to achieve a substantial reduction of the labor and costs for its manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Piero Cretti
  • Publication number: 20060075708
    Abstract: A door panel comprises a surface board 11 facing a hoistway, a back board 12 facing a hoistway, and a reinforcing member 13 for reinforcing the surface board 11 and the back board 12. The back board is connected to the surface board or the reinforcing member by a connecting member 15 which is capable of losing the force of constraint against the surface board or the reinforcing member on high temperature conditions during a fire. This connecting member 15 prevents the door panel of the elevator hall door from being deformed during a building fire, and prevents the elevator hall door from falling, thus preventing smoke and flame from entering the hoistway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicants: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Elevator Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masato Watabe, Hisato Ito
  • Publication number: 20060075709
    Abstract: A manufacturing assembly includes a frame that is formed by at least one first structural component secured to one end of at least one box beam. A first attachment plate is attached to the first structural component, the attachment plate having a plurality of tongues while a second attachment plate is attached to the end of the at least one box beam. The second attachment plate includes a plurality of grooves for receiving the tongues of the first attachment plate so as to permit locking interconnection therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicant: W.A. Krapf, Inc.
    Inventors: Wallace Krapf, Daniel Rossborough
  • Publication number: 20060075710
    Abstract: A wall surfacing system for providing a secondary ceiling or wall covering structure adjacent a primary structure. The system provides a plurality of elongated structural support rails, each of these support rails have a coupling web with a bearing surface for attachment to the primary structure, a coupling mechanism, and a stringer portion integrally formed with and connecting the coupling web to the coupling mechanism. A plurality of generally planar surface panels are provided. Each panel has an integral interlocking member configured to mate with the coupling mechanism on the support rail. The elongated support rails are secured to primary structures, thereby extending the surface panels to form an aesthetically pleasing covered surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Maley, Robert Maley, Laurence Maley
  • Publication number: 20060075711
    Abstract: An Attic Floor Joist Grid System for Weight Bearing Storage called an Attic Grid System. This system features low profile, flat, open and high strength grid panels that are supported by a joist system. The panels install directly onto the ceiling joists in an attic or storage area for residential and commercial applications. The panels are nominal widths that extend essentially to the center points of supporting joists. The system provides a simple and strong support surfaces which only requires simple, easy to use tools for installation. The panels are easily trimmed to size for non-standard operations and for encircling mechanical and electrical objects. The system is “see-through” and permits full air movement. Hence it does not contribute to moisture entrapment, mold and mildew. The materials are fire resistant and do not collapse or emit toxic fumes in the presence of a flame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Arlan Landey
  • Publication number: 20060075712
    Abstract: A siding panel product is provided comprising a first polymeric siding panel having a butt end and a top end, a front surface comprising a plurality of front faces defined between the top and butt ends and separated by at least one shoulder surface to define a stepped contour, and a rear surface. An insulation backing is coupled to the rear surface of the siding panel. The insulation backing comprises at least first and second insulation members coupled to the rear surface of said siding panel. The first insulation member has a bottom edge thereof coupled proximate to the stepped contour and the second insulation member has a top edge thereof coupled proximate to the stepped contour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Gilbert, Gregory Jacobs, David Beck
  • Publication number: 20060075713
    Abstract: Floorboards for installation of floors in herringbone pattern are formed with two opposite sides inverted relative to each other. The invention further comprises methods for producing and making floorings comprising such floorboards, as well as fitting pieces and sets of parts for such floorings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicant: VALINGE ALUMINIUM
    Inventors: Darko Pervan, Tony Pervan
  • Publication number: 20060075714
    Abstract: A generally planar, rectilinear, skin-panel sub-frame panel having spaced, upper, lower and lateral edges, and designed to occupy an upright plane adjacent the outside of a plural-story building frame, and to possess a vertical dimension which is substantially the same as inter-floor story-height in the frame. The sub-frame includes (a) an elongate beam component defining the sub-frame's upper edge, and (b) plural interconnect-accommodating site structures formed in and distributed along the length of that component organized with (1) a first, upwardly facing site-structure set, and (2) a second inwardly site-structure set, which first and second site-structure sets define orthogonally intersecting interconnect planes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Simmons
  • Publication number: 20060075715
    Abstract: A structural framing system is provided that includes at least one first framing component having upper and lower flange elements separated by a web element having a depth measured between the upper and lower flange elements, the upper and lower flange elements having upper and lower positioning dimples spaced therealong. The dimples protrude in such manner that a distance between the upper and lower dimples is less than the depth of the web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Fred Serpico, Rahim Zadeh
  • Publication number: 20060075716
    Abstract: Building means, having a main plate 1, a lower ledge 2 extending outwards of a first face of the plate, a first bolt portion 4 extending outwards of the first face of the plate and a second bolt portion 5 extending outwards of a second face of the plate opposite the first face; the building means being formed such that when it is in use a structural member can be fastened to the first bolt portion 4 while the plate 2 is arranged at least partially behind exterior cladding 8 of a building so that the ledge 2 extends to beyond the cladding 8, and wherein rainwater contacting the first face of the plate can run down the first face and be guided by the ledge 2 to a drain away position in front of the cladding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Muir
  • Publication number: 20060075717
    Abstract: The invention is based on a procedure for the construction of a building with at least one wall, ceiling and/or roof element that has been manufactured utilizing a stackboard plate. “Stackboard plate” should be specifically understood as a plate that is manufactured from a multitude of solid wood boards, which have been individually placed upright, preferably, and solidly joined together either by continuous nailing or as an alternative or in addition be joined with wooden dowels. It is proposed that the stackboard plate, following the erection of a wall, ceiling and/or roof element, be plastered with a clay based plaster that can be applied by trowel or sprayed. If a plaster with hemp fibers is used, additional strength is achieved through the hemp fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Wolfgang Braungardt
  • Publication number: 20060075718
    Abstract: Systems and methods for designing and manufacturing customized prefabricated buildings in optimized modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Stuart Borne, Cory Clarke, Jon Becker
  • Publication number: 20060075719
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatic removal of scrap elongated window component stock from a conveyor includes a path of travel altering mechanism, a translating mechanism, and a controller. The path of travel altering mechanism is positioned along the path of travel that selectively facilitates movement of scrap elongated window component stock off the path of travel. The translating mechanism is in communication with the path of travel altering mechanism for moving the scrap elongated window component stock off of the path of travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Brian James, Robert Shepherd
  • Publication number: 20060075720
    Abstract: A method of making elongated spacer frame members prevents a first spacer frame member in a series of spacer frame members from being scrapped. A supply of thin relatively narrow sheet metal stock is provided. The stock is fed endwise to a stamping station. The stock is passed through the stamping station that stamps the stock to define a scrap length of stock followed by a connected first spacer frame defining length of stock. The scrap length of stock and the connected first spacer frame defining length of stock are fed to a roll forming station. The scrap length of stock and the connected first spacer frame defining length of stock are formed into a rigid linearly extending scrap element having opposite side walls and a base wall and a connected rigid linearly extending first spacer frame element having opposite side walls and a base wall. A connection between the scrap element and the first spacer frame element is then severed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Timothy McGlinchy
  • Publication number: 20060075721
    Abstract: A machine for packaging products into relative containers in a protected environment, has a plurality of work stations, respectively, a station for preparing the containers, a station for the sterilization and cooling of the containers, a container filling station and a container closing station. The filling station and the closing station are aligned one after the other, in a controlled atmosphere chamber defined by a bottom wall, an upper wall, a lateral, outer wall, front and back walls, and by a lateral, inner, airtight wall. The inner, airtight wall is situated longitudinally and laterally with respect to the filling station and the closing station. The chamber isolates the stations from motors mechanically connected to the work stations through airtight passages, made in the lateral, inner wall. An air flow generator is located in the upper wall for creating and filtering a laminar flow of air, directed to the bottom and involving at least the filling station and the closing station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicant: Marchesini Group S.P.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Monti
  • Publication number: 20060075722
    Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus and computer program products for applying a non-metallic clip to a target package in an automated or semi-automated manner include: (a) directing a plurality of non-metallic clips, each respective clip having a unitary body with a crown and spaced apart first and second legs, to travel in a clip travel path having a forward direction that merges into a punch path; (b) punching a non-metallic clip in the punch path so that the first and second legs thereof span opposing sides of a trailing and/or leading edge portion of a target package; then (c) deforming the clip so that the leading edge portions of the legs reside proximate each other about the trailing and/or leading edge portion of the target package to thereby close the clip about the target package. The non-metallic clips can be provided as integral elastomeric clip magazines and devices with clip rails configured to hold the elastomeric clips are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: David Gupton, Greg Gorman
  • Publication number: 20060075723
    Abstract: A method for packaging in block form a sheathed hot-melt adhesive product comprises the steps: (a) of continuously supplying a sheathed hot-melt adhesive product, (b) of immersing the sheathed hot-melt adhesive product in a liquid refrigerant, (c) of pressing the sheathed adhesive product at a portion thereof, (d) of ultrasonically welding the sheathed adhesive product at the pressed portion; and (e) of cutting the sheathed adhesive product into a block at the pressed portion. A block of sheathed hot-melt adhesive product and an installation for packaging a sheathed hot-melt adhesive product are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Herve Burriez, Paul Grover
  • Publication number: 20060075724
    Abstract: To be able to weld together layers of film (23, 24) lying one on top of the other with improved sealing seam quality, a distance (a) between sealing surfaces (30) of welding jaws (30) moved toward each other or between a sealing surface and a resistance is prescribed within a sealing duration by a control device (27) of a drive (8) configured as an electromagnetic linear drive (linear motor), the value for the distance (a) always being less than or equal to the value for the thickness (d) for the two layers of film (23, 24) lying one on top of the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Roman Kammler, Walter Baur
  • Publication number: 20060075725
    Abstract: An apparatus for opening bags lying flat is part of a packaging system having a conveyor system, with receiving cups, located at equal intervals, for the bags. The bags are kept on hand in the form of blanks lying flat in bag magazines and are taken from the bags by means of a bag extracting device. By means of a gripper device, the blanks reach the region of suction plates, which open the blanks and insert them into the receiving cups. The apparatus according to the invention makes high capacity with a relatively simple construction possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Rainer Komp
  • Publication number: 20060075726
    Abstract: There are provided a nozzle capable of enhancing the straight-advancing capability of jetted fluid to increase the back wash effect of a filter member, and a filter-type dust collector capable of effectively carrying out dust removal from a filter member with such a nozzle. To this end, the nozzle has a Laval nozzle section secured to the inside of an outer tube at its proximal end and a fluid guide section disposed at the leading end of the outer tube. The fluid guide section has a plurality of suction holes elongated in the flowing direction of the pressurized fluid. This nozzle is mounted on a pulse header tube of a dust removal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicant: TAKUMA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Satoshi Yoshimoto
  • Publication number: 20060075727
    Abstract: A cyclone dust collecting apparatus having a cyclone body, a press filter provided in the cyclone body, and a cyclone filter spaced from the press filter is provided. A part of air in the cyclone body is discharged through the press filter, and the remaining air is discharged through the cyclone filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Tak-Soo Kim, Yong-Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20060075728
    Abstract: A cyclone dust collecting apparatus comprises at least one second cyclone unit having a first cyclone unit, an air passage for guiding air discharging via the first cyclone unit, and a discharge pipe wherein the discharge pipe comprises a passage guide member for guiding air discharged from the second cyclone unit. Because the passage guide member is mounted in the discharge pipe of the second cyclone part, a load of suction source reduces to decrease power consumption for operation of a cyclone dust collecting apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Jang-Keun Oh, Sung-Cheol Lee
  • Publication number: 20060075729
    Abstract: An air purifier having dimensions that enable the air purifier to be more discrete is disclosed. The air purifier also includes components that enable the air purifier to mimic a particular environment in which the air purifier may be placed. In addition, the air purifier includes electrical plugs such that the air purifier is able to be plugged into a traditional wall outlet and the components enable the air purifier to mimic the appearance and function of the wall outlet. Furthermore, the air purifier includes one or more modules to sanitize incoming air, facilitate air flow through the air purifier, and/or dispense scented vapors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Mengtao He, Paul Pappalardo, Winston Uchiyama, Carl Triplett
  • Publication number: 20060075730
    Abstract: The invention relates to equipment for use in the removal of relatively fine particulates from a first substance, using a second substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Richard Paxton, Michael Fellows-Smith, Friedrich Mindszenty, Christian Mindszenty
  • Publication number: 20060075731
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a honeycomb structural body for use in a filter, which can support a large amount of catalysts, can suppress increase in pressure loss upon collecting particulates, can have a high particulate collecting capability and can efficiently carry out a regenerating process and a toxic gas purifying process. The honeycomb structural body according to the present invention is a pillar-shaped honeycomb structural body having a structure in which a plurality of through holes are placed in parallel with one another in the length direction with a partition wall interposed therebetween, wherein lamination members are laminated in the length direction so that the through holes are superposed on one another, and one of ends of each through hole is sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicant: IBIDEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazushige Ohno, Masafumi Kunieda
  • Publication number: 20060075732
    Abstract: Disclosed is a battery-powered grass and weed trimming device including a housing portion with a handle portion and a shield portion. A first switch is disposed on a top side of the housing and a second switch is disposed on the bottom side of the housing. The second switch acts as a safety interlock to avoid accidental actuation of the device. A hub is disposed adjacent to the shield and retentively maintains a filament. A motor forcefully rotates the filament for cutting grass and weeds. The trimming device is packaged for sale in a sealed package having a feature that permits a prospective purchaser to momentarily operate the tirmmer while it is still in the package. The trimmer includes an optional wheeled extension handle to which the trimmer can be mounted to allow a user to use the trimmer while standing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: John Nottingham, John Spirk, John Nottingham, Marc Vitantonio
  • Publication number: 20060075733
    Abstract: An adjustable (height, angle, and width) adapter which is attached to a gas powered mower deck and is supported by the front or back rack of a self-propelled, motorized, all-terrain vehicle. The adjustments enable application with various-sized mower decks. The ATV Mower Deck Adapter eliminates the need for the mower unit to have wheels. ATV Mower Deck Adapter further provides for height and angle adjustment to accommodate the terrain and avoid objects on the ground or protruding from the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: John Martin
  • Publication number: 20060075734
    Abstract: A header for a self-propelled harvesting machine has at least one cutting unit, a drive which drives the cutting unit so that the cutting unit cuts crops from a field in a working width, the working width of the cutting unit being substantially equal to a width of the header.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Dominik Buermann
  • Publication number: 20060075735
    Abstract: The invention is a harvester particularly suited for harvesting baby greens. The harvester generally comprises a chassis with wheels that travel in the furrows between raised beds, a sorting belt assembly, and an articulated connection to a cutting assembly on a floating header. The floating header rides on the top surface of a raised bed and is articulated so that the floating header can move independently of the chassis to follow the contours of the top of the raised bed so that the cutting assembly can cut at a uniform height. The sorting belt assembly includes a series of belts for collecting and sorting the cut baby greens at the easiest and most effective time to do so, immediately after the baby greens are cut and before the baby greens are clumped in storage bins or in other storage container. The invention further includes a method of using the harvester of the invention in which the forward momentum of harvester and the density of the crop are used to assist the cut product onto the collection belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Peter de Groot
  • Publication number: 20060075736
    Abstract: A round baler of the variable chamber type is provided with a pivot arm having mobile rolls which in cooperation with stationary rolls form loops of a baling member. The pivot arm is journalled substantially above a bale chamber and is pivotably mounted so as to be able to pivot through an upper front area of the bale chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Jean Viaud