Patents Issued in November 9, 2006
  • Publication number: 20060249173
    Abstract: A stencil for applying tattoos or cosmetics to the body includes a stretchable membrane which includes an aperture of selected shape for confining application of the tattoos or cosmetics. A peripheral frame may be attached to the membrane and be adjustable in peripheral length and shape for altering the shape of the aperture formed within the membrane in response to the shape of the peripheral frame. At least a pair of stencils may be temporarily attached by a member of adjustable length for positioning left and right stencils on the body during application of tattoos or cosmetics to the body within the template area of the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Alexis Lawson
  • Publication number: 20060249174
    Abstract: A method for coating a cleaning region of an interdental cleaning device, which includes preheating the cleaning region to a predetermined temperature. Then, immersing the preheated cleaning region in a coating agent. The coating agent including a flavoring agent encapsulated in a wax, thereby forming a coating on the cleaning region upon immersion. Next, a flow of air is forced across the coated cleaning region in a drip zone, thereby removing an excess portion of the wax and exposing at least a portion of the flavoring agent at a surface of the coating. Then, the coating is cured by cooling the cleaning region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Gerhard Finger, Thorsten Emge, Manfred Klawuhn
  • Publication number: 20060249175
    Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) cure chamber enables curing a dielectric material disposed on a substrate and in situ cleaning thereof. A tandem process chamber provides two separate and adjacent process regions defined by a body covered with a lid having windows aligned respectively above each process region. One or more UV bulbs per process region that are covered by housings coupled to the lid emit UV light directed through the windows onto substrates located within the process regions. The UV bulbs can be an array of light emitting diodes or bulbs utilizing a source such as microwave or radio frequency. The UV light can be pulsed during a cure process. Using oxygen radical/ozone generated remotely and/or in-situ accomplishes cleaning of the chamber. Use of lamp arrays, relative motion of the substrate and lamp head, and real-time modification of lamp reflector shape and/or position can enhance uniformity of substrate illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Nowak, Juan Rocha-Alvarez, Andrzej Kaszuba, Scott Hendrickson, Dustin Ho, Sanjeev Baluja, Tom Cho, Josephine Chang, Hichem M'Saad
  • Publication number: 20060249176
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for breaking up fecal matter includes a rigidly formed biodegradable disposable element, and an element holding device. The element holding device holds the biodegradable disposable element used to break up fecal matter, and releases the biodegradable disposable element such that the user does not directly contact the biodegradable disposable element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Catherine Graham, Pamela Meyer
  • Publication number: 20060249177
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a duct cleaning brush comprising a hub having a hub face connecting a plurality of hub sides radially disposed about a central axis and at least one front polymeric strand extending in a longitudinal direction outward from said hub face. A method of cleaning a duct using the above duct cleaning brush is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: George Guajardo
  • Publication number: 20060249178
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an element used in a printing plate processor is disclosed. The printing plate processor includes a container for containing a liquid used in performing the processing operation on the printing plate. The apparatus includes a cleaner located in the container, the cleaner being moveable to contact the element to be cleaned and an actuator coupled to the cleaner and operably configured to move the cleaner to contact the element to be cleaned. An apparatus for performing a processing operation on a printing plate is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Douglas Manness, Matthew Harper
  • Publication number: 20060249179
    Abstract: To provide a process for removing water, capable of maintaining good water removal performance for a long time continuously and constantly. A process for removing water, which comprises a dipping step of dipping an article having water attached on its surface, in a solvent composition comprising at least one member selected from a hydrochlorofluorocarbon, a hydrofluorocarbon and a hydrofluoroether, and an alcohol, as the essential components, to carry out removal of water, a specific gravity separation step of separating water from the solvent composition containing the water removed from the article, by a specific gravity separation method, and a filtration step of filtering the solvent composition having the water removed in the specific gravity separation step, through a coalescer type filter to further remove water remaining in the solvent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: ASAHI GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Masaaki Tsuzaki, Tsuyoshi Hanada
  • Publication number: 20060249180
    Abstract: A method for executing a washing program in a dishwasher includes a spray system for spraying a washing liquid within a dishwasher onto crockery that has been disposed in the dishwasher as a washing program is executed. Before such spraying of the washing liquid, the washing liquid is heated to a predetermined temperature in a flow section that is separate from the spray system to an extent such that the washing liquid does not substantially impinge on crockery in the dishwasher as it is being heated in the flow section, whereupon the washing liquid is heated without substantially wetting crockery in the dishwasher. After the washing liquid has been heated to the predetermined temperature, the washing liquid is sprayed onto crockery, whereupon crockery in the dishwasher that essentially has not been heated is heated by the washing liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
    Inventors: Hubert Groll, Michael Rosenbauer, Ernst Stickel
  • Publication number: 20060249181
    Abstract: In one aspect, a dishwasher having an upper rack wash operation is described. In one example embodiment, the dishwasher comprises a tub, and a fluid circulation assembly for circulating water. The assembly comprises a pump, a lower spray arm, and at least one other spray arm. The at least one other spray arm comprises one of a mid level spray arm and an upper spray arm. The pump is in flow communication with the lower spray arm via a water passage, and the pump is in flow communication with the other spray arm via a conduit that permits water flow around the water passage. The dishwasher further comprises a water flow blocking mechanism comprising a water flow blocking device, a magnet positioned outside the water flow path, and a magnet positioning device coupled to the magnet. The water flow blocking device is normally positioned in a pocket in the conduit. The magnet positioning device is configured to cause the magnet to move from a first position to a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Timothy Wetzel, Jerrod Kappler, Matthew Mersch, Joseph Tobbe
  • Publication number: 20060249182
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus of this invention includes a cleaning water supply portion which supplies alkaline cleaning water, a high-pressure supply portion which supplies high-pressure air, and a two-fluid nozzle which atomizes the supplied cleaning water by mixing with the high-pressure air and sprays to a work piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Naoya Hayamizu, Hiroshi Fujita
  • Publication number: 20060249183
    Abstract: The present invention is to realize efficiently dissolving a solid detergent packed in a detergent container while forming a dissolved surface into a horizontal surface without leaving any detergent in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: WELCO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yukio Kon, Kenichi Ono
  • Publication number: 20060249184
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a sump assembly which enables leaked washing water therein to be circulated smoothly without remaining therein, and a dishwasher using the same cleanly and sanitarily. For this, the present invention includes a sump housing for holding washing water; an impeller housing secured to the sump housing for placing an impeller pumping the washing water therein; a filter housing provided on an upper portion of the impeller housing for placing a filter filtering the washing water therein; and a connection device for making a lower portion of the filter housing in communication with the sump housing. Owing to the above configuration, the dishwasher may be used cleanly and sanitarily, resulting in enhancing washing efficiency and endurance of a product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Yang Chung, Young Park, Si Jeon, Tae Lee
  • Publication number: 20060249185
    Abstract: An assembly for rotating and axially directing a high pressure spray hose and spray head to clean residue from the bores of thermal transfer tubes. Modular subassemblies are concentrically aligned and mounted to rotate in synchrony and direct a high-pressure water hose and spray head. Air controlled operator gun and remote controllers control assembly operation. A hose cleaning subassembly washes and/or brushes and cleans the hose exterior with a low-pressure spray. A hose drive assembly controls hose rotation and axial hose movement via biased pinch wheels. A resilient, eccentric linkage controls pinch wheel pressure. A layering arm uniformly layers the hose at an adjustable hose reel. Rotational sensors and/or a pneumatic booster and a disk brake assembly facilitate non-kinking hose collection and release without spillage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel Garman
  • Publication number: 20060249186
    Abstract: A rechargeable hand held or floor supported multi surface cleaner is adapted to use rechargeable, dry cell batteries or a line cord connected supply to power one or more rotating power drives or counter rotational or linear power drives and cleaning brushes. The unit can dispense hot, warm or ambient detergent solution in order to facilitate cleaning. A docking station is provided to recharge the cleaning unit batteries, to heat the detergent solution and to refill the unit's detergent bottle from a larger interchangeable reservoir located in the docking station. Disposable as well as non-disposable attachments are provided with extension wands to clean various surfaces including conditions and hard to reach areas. A floor cleaner component uses the same interchangeable detergent bottle for cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Martin Cohen, Vito Carlucci, Paul Carrubba, Paul Denhup
  • Publication number: 20060249187
    Abstract: The current invention is intended solely for outdoor use. The light weight tent has four sides. The one person tent Consists of tent like material. The tent contains one minni cooler for hot and cold beverages. It comes with a folding chair and a folding table. On each side of the tent it has plastic windows to look through. The tent comes with a pull down tarp that can come down when bad weather arrives. The tent may have a team logo on the top front. The tent can be used for sporting events, camping, leisure and relaxtion. It is held down by poles and ropes with spikes. Many colors may be an option. The current picture doesn't show the ropes and poles to keep the tent from moving around.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Erik Rieger
  • Publication number: 20060249188
    Abstract: A novel crankcase and umbrella frame for a crank operated umbrella, which illuminates an area about the umbrella, including an umbrella canopy. Crank umbrella frames generally include a support pole, a base, a plurality of pivoting umbrella ribs, and an operating assembly. The operating assembly provides a crank, a crankcase, and a transmission for opening or closing the umbrella ribs. The crankcase of the present invention houses not only a portion of the crank, but at least one integrated luminaire configured so as to be capable of providing light in a desired direction, including toward a supported umbrella canopy to produce a pleasing and diffuse light. Integrating such luminaire in a low profile, convenient, and aesthetically pleasing manner into the crankcase produces a diffuse light without interfering with the operation of the umbrella canopy or activities in the vicinity of the umbrella.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Douglas DeFouw, James Jelley
  • Publication number: 20060249189
    Abstract: A portable collapsible enclosure for reducing light made up of left and right parallel side panels, each having a top, bottom, front and rear edge; a back panel removably secured to the rear edge of each of said left and right side panels, left and right parallel side flaps, each having a top, bottom, front and rear edge, said flaps being removably and hingedly attached to one of said left and right side panels and latchable to the outer surface of the same said left and right side panels, and upper and lower panels attached to top and bottom portions of each of said left and right side panels, respectively, the top and bottom portions attached with a plurality of straps to a support harness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Aladdin Ishmael
  • Publication number: 20060249190
    Abstract: The invention relates to an inflatable floor or wall structure for mobile buildings, which is formed by flexible boundary layers that are impermeable to air. A plurality of air chambers are formed between the boundary layers. According to the invention, one side of the pneumatic floor structure or wall structure is provided with a plurality of stiff profiled surface elements. The surface elements are mutually spaced such that the floor or wall structure can be rolled up after being deflated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: EADS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Albert Fritzsche, Peter Geiselhart, Guenther Waschilewski
  • Publication number: 20060249191
    Abstract: Collapsible panels are provided which incorporate two or more separate frame members. The frame members can be positioned at separate locations on the panel, or two or more frame members can be housed in the same frame retaining sleeve. One or more of the panels can be used to form collapsible structures. These collapsible structures can be easily and quickly folded and collapsed into a compact configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Yu Zheng
  • Publication number: 20060249192
    Abstract: A reinforced structure for a cross bar frame of a tent includes pivoting bars, reinforcement blocks and protection plates. The cross bar frame has both pivoting bars pivoted to each other in a cross fashion. Each pivoting bar is provided with a pivoting hole. The reinforcement block inserted to each pivoting bar is provided with a through hole. Each protection plate is provided with a through hole and disposed where the pivoting bars are pivoted to each other to increase the area subject to stress and structural strength of the cross bar frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Ming-Liang Tsai, Charles Ko
  • Publication number: 20060249193
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tent frame typically comprised of poles, side stay-bar components and roof brace components, said roof brace component is hinged on the tip end of the pole with one end, and another end is hinged to others, said side stay-bar component is hinged on two adjacent poles, wherein said side stay-bar component is constructed at least of two scissors-shaped member bars crossly hinged together to appear to flat top edge. This structure not only shares the weight of roof over the line-shaped side stay-bar components homogeneously efficiently avoiding point-loading happened, but also avoids stockpiling rain water, and further to avoid part portion damage of the tent roof and roof collapsing happened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Kwan-Jun CHOI
  • Publication number: 20060249194
    Abstract: A solar cell array has at least one solar cell including a photovoltaic structure having a sun-facing front face and a back face, and having an active region, and an isotype heterojunction diode connected in electrical parallel with the active region of the photovoltaic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: David Joslin, Christopher Fetzer
  • Publication number: 20060249195
    Abstract: A method for the startup of a solar power inverter in which a waiting period is increased between successive attempts to start the inverter. This method allows the inverter to start up in a reasonable amount of time while avoiding excessive cycling during prolonged periods of low light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Bill Taylor
  • Publication number: 20060249196
    Abstract: An aspect of the present invention provides a stacked photovoltaic device that comprises a first power generating unit including a first semiconductor layer made of a substantially intrinsic non-single crystal semiconductor layer which functions as a photoelectric conversion layer; and a second power generating unit formed above the first power generating unit, the second power generating unit including a second semiconductor layer made of a substantially intrinsic non-crystalline semiconductor layer which functions as a photoelectric conversion layer. In the stacked photovoltaic device, a first density of an element mainly constituting the first semiconductor layer of the first power generating unit is lower than a second density of an element mainly constituting the second semiconductor layer of the second power generating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masaki Shima
  • Publication number: 20060249197
    Abstract: A stacked photovoltaic apparatus capable of improving the output characteristics is provided. This stacked photovoltaic apparatus comprises a second power generation unit including a second semiconductor layer having a first refractive index and a third semiconductor layer of an amorphous semiconductor functioning as a photoelectric conversion layer, an intermediate layer formed between a first power generation unit and the second power generation unit with a second refractive index and a reflection promotive layer formed between the intermediate layer and the second power generation unit with such a third refractive index that the difference between the third refractive index and the first refractive index is larger than the difference between the second refractive index and the first refractive index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaki Shima, Machie Saitou
  • Publication number: 20060249198
    Abstract: A photovoltaic power generating unit is disclosed. The photovoltaic power generating unit includes a plurality of solar cells, a concentrating lens for concentrating sun light on the solar cell, which is installed on the vertical upper part of the solar cell, and a concentrating type solar cell module provided with a protective member which is attached to the lower part thereof for protecting the solar cell from external impact. In addition, the photovoltaic power generating unit of the present invention includes a radiating part for dissipating heat created in the solar cell module to the atmosphere. The radiating part consists of a radiating plate bonded to the lower part of the protective member through a thermal resin bonding agent and a plurality of radiating fins protruding downwardly from the radiating plate. Meanwhile, a frame is installed on both edges of the solar cell module to entirely support the solar cell module, and a frame extension part protruding downwardly from the frame is arranged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Jin-Geun Rhee
  • Publication number: 20060249199
    Abstract: A high transmission and low iron glass is provided for use in a solar cell. The glass substrate may be patterned on at least one surface thereof. Antimony (Sb) is used in the glass to improve stability of the solar performance of the glass upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and/or sunlight. The combination of low iron content, antimony, and/or the patterning of the glass substrate results in a substrate with high visible transmission and excellent light refracting characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Scott Thomsen, Ksenia Landa, Richard Hulme, Anthony Longobardo, Leonid Landa, Anna Broughton
  • Publication number: 20060249200
    Abstract: A polycrystalline silicon material for solar power generation is polycrystalline silicon obtained by supplying a raw material silane gas to a red-hot silicon seed rod in a sealed reactor at high temperature to thereby thermally decompose or hydrogen-reduce the raw material silane gas. The polycrystalline silicon has a p-type or n-type conductivity, a resistivity of 3 to 500 ?cm, and a lifetime of 2 to 500 ?sec and is used for manufacturing a silicon wafer for solar power generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicants: Sunric Co., Ltd., Shin-Etsu Film Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Kato, Hiroshi Hagimoto, Tatsuhiko Hongu
  • Publication number: 20060249201
    Abstract: A rechargeable photovoltaic cell. In one embodiment the photovoltaic cell includes a first electrode with a transparent substrate having a porous high surface area titanium dioxide layer thereon, and including a light absorbing dye. The rechargeable cell also includes a second electrode which includes a transparent electrically conductive substrate arranged in spaced apart relationship with the first electrode so as to define a gap with the first electrode. A re-sealable seal provides access to the gap from the exterior of the cell. An electrolyte solution is located within the gap. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of recharging a photovoltaic cell. In one embodiment the method includes draining the first electrolyte solution from gap in the photovoltaic cell, flushing the first electrolyte solution from the gap, drying the gap, and filling the gap with a second electrolyte solution all through a re-sealable seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: Solaris Nanosciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Nabil Lawandy
  • Publication number: 20060249202
    Abstract: The novel light conversion system includes photosensitive optoelectronic devices, or photovoltaic cells, that convert electromagnetic radiation into electrical currents without applying an external voltage. Power conversion efficiency is a primary criterion for evaluating the performance of photovoltaic cells. Photovoltaic cells with high power-conversion efficiencies are more cost effective and more suitable replacements for conventional energy sources. This novel light conversion system uses a polycrystalline organic material with unique material properties for achieving high, power-conversion efficiencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Seunghyup Yoo, Benoit Domercq, Bernard Kippelen
  • Publication number: 20060249203
    Abstract: A solar power module having carbon nanotubes comprises an at-least partial transparent first conducting layer, a second conducting layer for outputting electrons, and a mixing layer for donating and further forwarding electrons and holes excited by the light penetrating through the first conducting layer, in which the mixing layer is sandwiched between the first conducting layer and the second conducting layer. The mixing layer further includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes grown from either the first conducting layer or the second conducting layer for forwarding electrons respectively to either the first conducting layer or the second conducting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Jung-Yu Li, Shih-Pu Chen, Yi-Ping Lin, Wen-Liang Huang, Ching-Sung Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20060249204
    Abstract: A shear valve employing a two-stage main poppet valve. The two-stage main poppet valve that can be opened with less force than normally required by prior art designs. For example, if there is pump pressure trapped on the upstream side of the two-stage main poppet valve and little or no pressure or atmospheric pressure on the downstream side, more force than can be provided may be required to open the two-stage main poppet valve to reset the shear valve after the two-stage main poppet valve is closed. The two-stage main poppet valve is designed to first begin to equalize pressure differential across the shear valve without opening a main poppet valve head from its seat inside the shear valve. Thereafter, the main poppet valve head can be opened with less force than otherwise would be required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: VEEDER-ROOT COMPANY
    Inventors: David Bolt, Dale Ewing, Shane Reese, Kent Reid
  • Publication number: 20060249205
    Abstract: A method for controlling fluid flow in a rotational atherectomy device. A source of fluid is provided through a pump to the rotational atherectomy device, wherein the pump maintains the fluid flow at a minimal rate during a time period when a drive shaft of the device is not rotating. A first control is activated to increase a rate of the fluid flow and second control is activated to initiate a rotation of the drive shaft during another time period when the fluid flow is at the increased rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Leonid Shturman, Georgy Morov, Vladimir Malgichev
  • Publication number: 20060249206
    Abstract: A pressure reducing valve for coupling to a pressurized water supply line includes a valve body with an inlet for coupling to the pressurized water supply line, an outlet, a passage extending between the inlet and the outlet, and a valve seat in the passage. A valve stem extends into the passage, which has a sealing member. An automatic pressure reducing system is provided for urging the sealing member toward the valve seat for throttling the valve to thereby reduce the pressure at the outlet. The automatic pressure reducing system includes parallel springs that occupy less space than conventional springs for a given spring load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: James Trapp, Eric Combs
  • Publication number: 20060249207
    Abstract: A pressure regulating valve comprising a diaphragm for control of process pressure is provided. The diaphragm has a reference pressure on a first side and a process pressure on a second side. The second side is engagable with a process void and at least one vent void such that when the process pressure is below the reference pressure the diaphragm is engaged with the vent void. When the process pressure is above the reference pressure the diaphragm is not engaged with the vent void.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jennings
  • Publication number: 20060249208
    Abstract: A balanced valve for controlling the flow of fluids in conduits, the valve comprising: (a) a casing formed of sidewalls and a casing top and bottom, defining an interior; (b) a fluid inlet in a sidewall of the casing and a fluid outlet in an opposite sidewall of said casing; (c) four similar inner walls positioned in square configuration within the interior and configured to define together with a chamber top and bottom, an enclosed central chamber, each wall having a fluid port of similar size; (d) a fluid channel within the interior of the casing, commencing at the fluid inlet and branching to provide equal flows of fluid to fluid ports in opposite inner walls and a fluid channel extending from the fluid outlet and extending within the interior, branching to provide equal flows of fluid to the fluid ports of a different pair of opposite inner walls; (e) a frame linearly movable within said central chamber between an open and a closed position; and (f) four gates supported in square configuration on said fra
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Albert Patterson
  • Publication number: 20060249209
    Abstract: A gas-powered resuscitator includes an oscillatory timing valve (14) having an outlet (23) connected via a manually-operable valve assembly (16, 25) to a patient valve (41). The timing valve (14) has a sealing rod (145) movable along a bore (141) between a forward position in which it blocks flow through the valve and a rear position in which it enables flow through the valve. The rear end (151) of the rod (145) is mounted in a piston (146) and is urged rearwardly to an open position by a spring (148). A flexible diaphragm (149) is joined around its edge (158) to the housing (140) of the valve, separating the rear end (159) of the valve from the forward end (160) and extending over the rear end (146) of the piston (146). The control inlet (34) of the valve (14) opens into its rear part (159) so that gas pressure applied to the inlet acts on one side of the diaphragm (149) to urge the piston (146) and rod (145) forwardly to the closed position against the action of the spring (148).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Jonathan Ben, Paul Bennett
  • Publication number: 20060249210
    Abstract: An electrohydraulic valve has a body with a pair of valve seats spaced apart in a bore. A valve element slides within the bore and has first and second end surfaces that selectively engage each valve seat to control fluid flow between a workport and each of an inlet port and an outlet port. The engagement of the valve element with the two valve seats is such that pressure from the workport is applied to substantially identical areas of the first and second end surfaces regardless of the position of the valve element in the bore. Thus the pressure forces exerted on both ends of the valve element balance each other, so that the only net forces producing movement of the valve element are from a spring and a solenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Cutis Van Weelden
  • Publication number: 20060249211
    Abstract: An actuator mechanism comprising a bimetal element secured at one end and having a heating element mounted thereon, the bimetal element being deflectable by energising the heating element to effect thermal transfer to the bimetal element, the degree of deflection being related substantially to the power applied to energise the heating element, the deflection causing an actuator armature to move along a linear path against a biasing means adapted to return the armature to its non-deflected position. The bimetal element includes a deflector limb adapted to engage the actuator armature to effect movement thereof. The deflector limb is or includes a compensator limb for compensating for the effects of ambient temperature fluctuation. Heating element, the deflection causing an actuator armature to move along a linear path against a biasing means adapted to return the armature to its non-deflected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: John Tooke, Randolph Lofthouse
  • Publication number: 20060249212
    Abstract: A respiratory gas hose system for supplying a respiratory gas, particularly for use in the framework of CPAP therapy, includes a flexible hose line and a flexible sheathing body which surrounds the flexible hose line and extends along the flexible hose line. This results in considerably improved therapy comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbH
    Inventors: Petra Kressierer/Huber, Bernd Lang, Achim Biener, Dieter Heidmann
  • Publication number: 20060249213
    Abstract: An improved fluid flow assembly for the heating and cooling system of a motor vehicle is provided that reduces the weight of the system and reduces manufacturing costs by reducing or eliminating the need for conventional manufacturing methods such as brazing, high heat welding, or post plating. The improved fluid flow assembly includes one more tubes disposed between, and conducting fluid between, any two of the vehicle engine, the heater core, and the radiator along with a polymeric connector The tube is formed as a laminate having a metallic layer and a polymeric layer. The polymeric layer of the tube is bonded directly to the connector to define a hermetic seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: David Stieler, Dale Sleep
  • Publication number: 20060249214
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conduit, preferably a flexible hose, which is, at least sectionwise, provided with an eversion in an end portion thereof, said conduit having been everted in a plastic state prior to a solidification by means of which said eversion is fixed; in addition, the invention relates to a method for producing such a conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: VERITAS AG
    Inventors: Karl Haschka, Thomas Rosch
  • Publication number: 20060249215
    Abstract: A reinforced flexible pipe having a tubular core member and a plurality of reinforcing tape members wrapped on the core member; the innermost tape member includes a plurality of openings that communicate with the external surface of the core member; and a polymer material embedded in the openings in the tape such that the polymer material contacts the core member and the tape to improve the hoop strength and the collapse resistance of the pipe. The polymer layer may also be bonded to the outer reinforcing tape to provide abrasion resistance to the reinforced flexible pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Bryant
  • Publication number: 20060249216
    Abstract: A co-injected fitting has a core made of recycled or reground PVC and ABS, which is less expensive and to which, in some embodiments, a blowing agent, such as azo and/or sodium bicarbonate, can be added to lower the weight. The fitting includes a skin on opposite sides of the core forming the internal side of the fitting and the external side of the fitting, respectively, in concentric relationship to the inner core. Such fittings may also include a strengthening core material, such as polycarbonate, to provide a stronger pipe fitting which likewise can be co-injection molded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Earl Sexton, James Krezel, Michael Pletcher
  • Publication number: 20060249217
    Abstract: A modular weaving machine includes a loom chassis and a plurality of modular warp units. The warp units are each configured for being pre-loaded with a plurality of warp threads. The loom chassis is configured to receivably support the warp units thereon, so that the warp threads are disposed in parallel, spaced relation to one another, extending in a downstream direction. A plurality of shedding actuators are coupled to the loom chassis and configured to form a shed with warp threads of each of the warp units. A weft insertion module is configured to insert a weft thread through the shed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Samir Nayfeh, Jonathan Robrs
  • Publication number: 20060249218
    Abstract: For a releasable attachment of shaft staves (8) to shaft rods (2) of a heald shaft (1) of a weaving machine, holding devices are provided which, for example, are composed of two sheet metal members, of which one part forms an adhesive surface for bonding to the shaft rod (2). The part that remains free serves for receiving respective metal reinforcing strips (rib (31, 32)) which may be riveted or welded to the sheet metal members. The reinforcing strips serve for receiving securing elements for a bracket and for positioning the latter. In this manner the positioning is effected in a form-fitting manner. The sheet metal members are tightened against the bracket preferably by bolts for firmly clamping the bracket in the position determined by the form-fit. In the alternative, rivets may also be used which, when required, may be released, for example, by pushing them out with simple tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: GROZ-BECKERT KG
    Inventor: Franz Mettler
  • Publication number: 20060249219
    Abstract: The invention relates to a Jacquard machine, comprising 2 sets of knifes moving up and down in opposition, which each, at each of their extremities, are taken up in separate knife grids (4a, 4b) being driven by a cinematic drive chain (30), and each, at one of their extremities (20a, 20b), being guided into a straight motion by means of a “Watt's linkage” rod system, the height of lift of each of these extremities (20a, 20b) of the knife grids (4a, 4b) being adjustable, and the knife grids (4a, 4b) each at their first extremities (20a, 20b) being linked with at least one first driving lever (2, 2a, 2b, 10) by means of a first linking rod (3a, 3b), and at their second extremities (21a, 21b) being linked with at least a second driving lever (2, 10) by means of a second linking rod (14a, 14b), wherein per knife grid (4a, 4b) one or several elements (1, 101, 1a, 1b, 3a, 3b) of the Watt's linkage rod system are part of the cinematic drive chain (30), and the amplitude of the motion of the said extremity (20a, 20b)
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Bram Vanderjeugt, Matthew Theobald, James Graham
  • Publication number: 20060249220
    Abstract: A multilayered papermakers' forming fabric comprises at least one set of machine direction (MD) warp yarns, at least a first set of cross-machine direction (CD) machine side layer weft yarns; and paper side layer weft yarns woven in a repeating pattern with at least some of the MD warp yarns. At least some of the paper side layer weft yarns comprise an array of bulk enhancing weft yarns each having a vertical dimension which exceeds a corresponding vertical dimension of each of the remaining paper side layer weft yarns in a ratio of at least 1.25:1. Selected weft yarns can have different float lengths in the paper side surface. The fabrics of the invention impart increased bulk for products such as towel or tissue without loss of other required characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: AstenJohnson, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex Barrett, Rae Patel
  • Publication number: 20060249221
    Abstract: A multi-axial seamed base fabric is provided that is formed from a spirally wound fabric strip having a width less than an overall width of the fabric that is joined together along neighboring adjacent edges of the strip to form a fabric tube. The fabric strip includes a plurality of generally linearly extending vertically stacked pairs of machine direction (MD) warp yarns interwoven with cross-machine direction (CMD) weft yarns in a repeat pattern which maintains the vertically stacked alignment of the paired MD warp yarns. The fabric tube includes an upper layer and a lower layer formed from the spirally wound fabric strip that are adjacent to one another in the base fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: AstenJohnson, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry Lee
  • Publication number: 20060249222
    Abstract: On the one hand, this invention relates to a method for manufacturing a toothed rack from an elastic material, the toothed rack being provided with teeth, the said toothed rack, in pre-stressed condition, being wrapped up in one or several layers of fibre reinforced synthetic cloth around at least part of the height of its lateral faces which are almost at right angles to the surface in which the teeth are situated and, on the other hand, a toothed rack manufactured according to this method. Furthermore, this invention relates to a rapier rod profile for a rapier weaving machine provided with a toothed rack according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Johny Debaes, Dominique Maes