Patents Issued in September 27, 2007
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Publication number: 20070221100Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of self glazed geopolymer tile using fly ash and granulated blast furnace slag. In the process of the present invention, the granulated blast furnace slag is fine grounded and/or mechanically activated in conventional grinding mills or high-energy mills. The fly ash, which is found in powder form and fine powder of granulated blast furnace slag, is thoroughly mixed to make a homogenous mixture. The alkaline solution is added into the mixture to initiate the geopolymerization. The ratio of water to powder is optimised to obtain a consistent paste to be used for vibration casting. During the casting, the consistent paste flows inside the mould and the particles settles at mirror finished surface of mould, giving rise to dense and smooth surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Sanjay Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, Mittra Balai Kumar, Surya Pratap Mehrotra
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Publication number: 20070221101Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a prosthetic leg when said leg is detached from a person. The support assembly comprises a base having a relatively planar surface for supporting the prosthetic leg, an upright structure extending from and supported by the base, and a cradle that receives the leg and secures the leg in place upon the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Debbie Schiel
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Publication number: 20070221102Abstract: A vibration-isolating pallet and method of construction thereof are presented. A load bearing platform is oriented along a horizontal plane to form a substantially level upper surface that can be configured to receive a load. A base is oriented under the load bearing platform and along the horizontal plane to form a lower surface that can be configured to maintain a stationary position when placed on a level surface. A suspension system is fixedly interposed between the load bearing platform and the base. The suspension system is structured to allow relative motion between the load bearing platform and the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Per Reinhall
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Publication number: 20070221103Abstract: A shelving assembly having a shelf panel with a plurality of clips on the bottom surface of the panel. Removably received within the clips is a shelf brace that extends along the length of the panel. Removably attached to the brace are a pair of brackets. The brackets have a pair of prongs that extend outwardly and have a plurality of grooves that are in angled alignment that permits the shelf to be pitched at a desired angle when connected to a shelf support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Robert TRAUSCH
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Publication number: 20070221104Abstract: A foldable table includes: a tabletop; and left and right leg units, each of which includes a pivot joint and first and second supporting legs. The second S supporting leg has a top end pivoted to the tabletop. The first supporting leg has first and second segments. The first segment is pivoted to the second supporting leg and has an upper end pivoted to the pivot joint. The second segment has a first end pivoted to the pivot joint, and a second end pivoted to the tabletop. The first and second supporting legs are foldable relative to each other from a non-folded position, in which the first and second segments are aligned along an axis, and in which the first segment of the first supporting leg crosses the second supporting leg, to a folded position, in which the first segment of the first supporting leg is substantially parallel to the second supporting leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
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Publication number: 20070221105Abstract: An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of said tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Michael Allan, Charles Schiller, Edward Salla, Frank Sances
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Publication number: 20070221106Abstract: A sewing machine includes a sewing machine body having a surface, a display device including electronic paper capable of changing contents to be displayed and a control device controlling the display device. The display device is disposed on the surface of the sewing machine body and arranged to display contents displayed prior to power-off when power has been cut off from the control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Shinichi Nishida, Naoki Igushi, Eiichi Hamajima, Yoshinori Nakamura, Masaki Shimizu, Toshihiro Hanai, Masayuki Hori, Masayuki Iwata, Yoshio Nishimura, Haruna Kato
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Publication number: 20070221107Abstract: A sewing machine capable of embroidery sewing is configured to specify a type of embroidery frame by shooting an embroidery frame placed on an upper surface of the bed by a CCD or a CMOS image sensor disposed in an underside of an arm from an obliquely upward direction and obtaining an X-directional size and a Y-directional size of the embroidery frame, an embroiderable area size, and further a height-directional size of the embroidery frame by calculation based on image data shot by the image sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Haruna Kato, Naoki Igushi, Masayuki Iwata, Shinichi Nishida, Eiichi Ito
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Publication number: 20070221108Abstract: A frame is provided for mounting a fabric layer stack and retaining it in a substantially taut condition. The frame is supported for manually guided movement beneath a fixedly located stitch head and a detector is provided to produce signals representing the magnitude of frame translation, and thus the magnitude of stack translation. The detector signals are applied to control circuitry to actuate the stitch head at a rate related to stack translation speed. The frame is supported by bearings; wheels, slides, etc, which permit the frame to be freely manually guided across a frame supporting surface beneath the stitch head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Ralph Koerner
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Publication number: 20070221109Abstract: An apparatus for forming fabrics for use, by way of example, in coverings for architectural openings includes a system for handling single or multi-layered fabrics by suspending the fabric from a lift tower, threading the fabric through various clamp systems within a housing for the apparatus, and subsequently forming horizontal rows of hobbles, tunnels, and/or attached rings by gripping and releasing the fabric with a vacuum clamp, upper and lower clamps, and a tucker blade clamp while a reciprocating tucker blade forms horizontal tucks in the fabric. The tucks which are selectively treated by forming a tunnel or attaching guide rings. Hobbles can also be formed in one layer of the fabric through use of the vacuum clamp which gathers a portion of one layer of the fabric while the other layer is handled differently. In doing so, hobbles are formed between tucks in the fabric with the hobbles establishing a fabric resembling a Roman shade.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: James Anthony, Kevin Dann, Joseph Kovach, Richard Rossi
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Publication number: 20070221110Abstract: A needle holder (7) is provided, in particular, for industrial sewing machines, in which sewing machine needles having different needle gauges and preferably different cylindrical shanks or shafts are supported or held in such a manner that they can be adjusted in a transverse direction. This permits an adjustment of the relative position between the sewing needle (4) and the gripper (6), without requiring an adjustment of the gripper position and/or the needle guard position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Groz-Beckert KGInventors: Bernd Hillenbrand, Bernd Binder
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Publication number: 20070221111Abstract: A light sail craft lacking rudder and steered by the movement and positioning of at least two sails, a hull being sufficiently stable to prevent capsizing, each sail being mounted on a pivoting mast. Each mast is located along the longitudinal axis of the craft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Prudenci Sarda Roig
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Publication number: 20070221112Abstract: An improved fixed ballast for a floating offshore structure. The material used for the ballast may be a dense liquid that is pumped into the fixed ballast tank during ballasting and forced out of the tank during deballasting. The material may also be a soluble material that is ground up into particles and added to water. After a saturated solution is obtained, more particles are added to produce a slurry. The slurry is delivered into the ballast tanks. Removal of the slurry is accomplished by pumping sea water into the ballast tanks until all of the ballast material is dissolved and forced out of the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: James Haney, Shree Akhave
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Publication number: 20070221113Abstract: An adjustable trim plate can be incorporated on the transom bracket of an outboard motor jack plate having right and left transom bracket members and right and left motor bracket members, by eliminating or modifying a lower cross-member of the motor bracket to provide clearance for an actuator connected to an upper transom bracket cross-member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Detwiler Industries LLCInventors: Timothy Detwiler, Scott Knorr, David Stein
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Publication number: 20070221114Abstract: A pontoon boat top has a support structure with a shell attached thereto. The shell may comprise a plurality of panels. The support structure may include a plurality of support members. The pontoon boat cover is attachable to a pontoon boat and may be mounted to the pontoon boat and towed behind a vehicle with the pontoon boat at highway towing speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Roger D. Schaaf
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Publication number: 20070221115Abstract: A lethal or non-lethal animal deterrent method and apparatus employing live predators in combination with three-dimensional predator figures to remove unwanted animals and birds from landfills, agricultural fields, airfields, and buildings to minimize animal and bird fruit and agricultural losses/damage and to prevent air strikes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Getty Pollard, John Pollard
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Publication number: 20070221116Abstract: A horn assembly is disclosed. The horn assembly includes a shutter than can cooperate with a horn valve. The shutter disposed on an end portion of the horn assembly can help seal the horn assembly and prevent moisture, rain or debris from entering the interior of the horn assembly. In operation, the shutter can be moved to allow the horn to provide a signal. After the horn has completed operation, the shutter can be moved back to its original sealing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: William Kruse
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Publication number: 20070221117Abstract: A method for limiting access to content-sensitive electronics is disclosed. The method involves monitoring an active barrier partition surrounding the content-sensitive electronics independent of normal operating activity and generating a tamper signal upon separation of an outer layer from an active sensing layer that comprise the active barrier partition. The method further involves responding to an unauthorized attempt to tamper with the active barrier partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Scott Fleischman, Kenneth Heffner
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Publication number: 20070221118Abstract: A permanent magnet (17) of a meter portion (3) (FIG. 2A) has a disc shape having a hole formed in a center thereof, and is magnetized in an axial direction of a central shaft (18). In a bottom surface of the permanent magnet (17), magnetic domains are formed so that one side constitutes North pole and the other side constitutes South pole. Coils (15a, 15b) are wound on the same plane to form surfaces parallel to the bottom surface of the permanent magnet (17), and are arranged on one bottom surface side of the permanent magnet (17) at a predetermined distance from the permanent magnet (17). An outer spiral spring (11) and an inner spiral spring (12) are formed to be helical on the same plane. Each of those spiral springs is fixed to a bridge (42) at one end thereof and is fixed to a coil (15) at the other end thereof. The coil (15) is urged in a direction opposite to a direction in which an indicator needle (13) (which rotates about the central shaft (18) together with the coil (15)) swings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Shigeki Yagi, Ryuichi Yoshida
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Publication number: 20070221119Abstract: A method of epitaxial growth of a 4H—SiC single crystal enabling growth of an SiC single crystal with low defects and low impurities able to be used for a semiconductor material at a practical growth rate, comprising growing a 4H—SiC single crystal on a 4H—SiC single crystal substrate by epitaxial growth while inclining an epitaxial growth plane of the substrate from a (0001) plane of the 4H—SiC single crystal by an off-angle of at least 12 degrees and less than 30 degrees in a <11-20> axial direction, and a 4H—SiC single crystal obtained by the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, SIXON LTDInventors: Tsunenobu Kimoto, Hiromu Shiomi, Hiroaki Saitoh
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Publication number: 20070221120Abstract: The invention relates to inter-level realignment after a stage of epitaxy on a face (31) of a substrate (30), comprising the production of at least one initial guide mark (32) on the face of the substrate, this initial guide mark being designed so as to be transferred, during epitaxy, onto the surface of the epitaxied layer (36). The initial guide mark (32) is produced in such a way that, during epitaxy, its edges create growth defects that propagate as far as the surface of the epitaxied layer (36) to provide a transferred guide mark (37) on the surface of the epitaxied layer (36) reproducing the shape of the initial guide mark (32) and in alignment with the initial guide mark.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicants: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE, FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.Inventors: Bernard Diem, Eugene Blanchet, Bishnu Gogoi
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Publication number: 20070221121Abstract: A method is described for the manufacture of semiconductor nanoparticles. Improved yields are obtained by use of a reducing agent or oxygen reaction promoter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: INVITROGEN CORPORATIONInventors: Donald Zehnder, Joseph Treadway
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Publication number: 20070221122Abstract: The present invention provides a producing method with which large silicon carbide (SiC) single crystal can be produced at low cost. Silicon carbide single crystal is produced or grown by dissolving and reacting silicon (Si) and carbon (C) in an alkali metal flux. The alkali metal preferably is lithium (Li). With this method, silicon carbide single crystal can be produced even under low-temperature conditions of 1500° C. or lower, for example. The photograph of FIG. 3B is an example of a silicon carbide single crystal obtained by the method of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicants: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD., OSAKA UNIVERSITYInventors: Yasuo Kitaoka, Yusuke Mori, Takatomo Sasaki, Fumio Kawamura, Minoru Kawahara
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Publication number: 20070221123Abstract: A coating apparatus and method for flimsy elongate members has at least one elongate funnel tube with an inlet, an outlet, and an intermediate portion, the inlet in a basin, a fluid circulating system suitable connecting the outlet to provide flow into the inlet. Each inlet receives an elongate flimsy component and utilizes the circulating fluid to pull the flimsy elongate member into the funnel tube whereby the coating of the flimsy elongate member is accomplished. The invention also includes the method for coating such a flimsy elongate member utilizing the coating apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Jonathan D. Anderson, Scott D. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20070221124Abstract: The present invention provides a system (100) for aligning a dispensing apparatus (110) utilized within a semiconductor deposition chamber (102). A stationary reference apparatus (106) is disposed along the bottom of the deposition chamber. A self-alignment support system (122), comprising one or more support components (124), is intercoupled between the dispensing apparatus and a deposition system exterior component (112). The self-alignment support system is adapted to facilitate and secure repositioning of the dispensing apparatus responsive to pressure applied to the dispensing surface (114) thereof. A non-yielding offset component (126) is placed upon a first surface (108) of the stationary reference apparatus. The dispensing surface of the dispensing apparatus is engaged with the offset component, and pressure is applied to the dispensing apparatus via the offset component until a desired alignment is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventor: Martin Garcia
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Publication number: 20070221125Abstract: A method and system for non-invasive sensing and monitoring of a processing system employed in semiconductor manufacturing. The method allows for detecting and diagnosing drift and failures in the processing system and taking the appropriate correcting measures. The method includes positioning at least one non-invasive sensor on an outer surface of a system component of the processing system, where the at least one invasive sensor forms a wireless sensor network, acquiring a sensor signal from the at least one non-invasive sensor, where the sensor signal tracks a gradual or abrupt change in a processing state of the system component during flow of a process gas in contact with the system component, and extracting the sensor signal from the wireless sensor network to store and process the sensor signal. In one embodiment, the non-invasive sensor can be an accelerometer sensor and the wireless sensor network can be motes-based.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Tokyo Electron LimitedInventors: Sanjeev Kaushal, Kenji Sugishima, Donthineni Rao
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Publication number: 20070221126Abstract: As shown in FIG. 3, a primary-side valve 13 and a secondary-side valve 14 are assembled in a nozzle assembly 12 on which a nozzle 11 for dispensing a chemical liquid is formed. The primary-side valve 13 is a valve for opening/closing a secondary-side flow path 14b communicating with the nozzle 11, whilst the secondary-side valve 14 is a valve for opening/closing an primary-side flow path 13b communicating with a connection port 18 that is open to the outside. A pump is provided between the primary-side valve 13 and the secondary-side valve 14. A double tube 21, having an internal tube 19 in which the chemical liquid flows and an external tube 20 in which temperature control water flows, is connected to the connection port 18. The chemical liquid kept at fixed temperature is sucked into a pump room 52 and is then dispensed from the nozzle 11.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Koganei CorporationInventor: Takeo Yajima
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Publication number: 20070221127Abstract: A bubbler chamber assembly comprising one chamber or two or more chambers connected in series, all chambers being in substantially vertical orientation. A solid or liquid source of the compound is contained in the chamber or chambers. The ratio between the length of the chamber or combined length of chambers connected in series with respect to the direction of flow of the carrier gas through the chamber or chambers and the average diameter equivalent of the cross section of the chamber or chambers with respect to the direction of flow of the carrier gas through the chamber or chambers is not less than about 6:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Nam Tran, Dennis Deavenport, Taeho Ko, Nada El-Zein
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Publication number: 20070221128Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally provide methods and apparatus for improving the uniformity of a film deposited on a large-area substrate, particularly for films deposited in a PECVD system. In one embodiment, a plasma-processing chamber is configured to be asymmetrical relative to a substrate in order to compensate for plasma density non-uniformities in the chamber caused by unwanted magnetic fields. In another embodiment, a plasma-processing chamber is adapted to create a neutral current bypass path that reduces electric current flow through a magnetic field-generating feature in the chamber. In another embodiment, a method is provided for depositing a uniform film on a large-area substrate in a plasma-processing chamber. The chamber is made electrically symmetric during processing by creating a neutral current bypass path, wherein the neutral current bypass path substantially reduces neutral current flow through a magnetic field-generating feature in the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Soo Young Choi, John M. White
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Publication number: 20070221129Abstract: An atomic layer deposition (ALD) apparatus using a gas separation type showerhead is provided. Accordingly, the ALD apparatus that employs the gas separation type showerhead including a gas supply module, a gas separation module, and a gas injection module. The ALD apparatus includes: a first precursor source storing the first precursor, which is connected to the outer supply tube; a second precursor source storing the second precursor, which is connected to the inner supply tube; a purge gas source storing a purge gas, which is connected to the outer and inner supply tubes; a power source which applies power for ionization to the gas separation module; and an exhaust unit which exhausts remaining materials of the reaction chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: ATTO CO., LTDInventors: Guen Hag Bae, Kyung Soo Kim, Ho Sik Kim
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Publication number: 20070221130Abstract: The present invention has the object of improving the efficiency of cleaning in a substrate processing apparatus. Thus, the present invention uses a substrate processing apparatus, comprising: a processing vessel holding therein a substrate to be processed; gas supply means for supplying a gas for processing into said processing vessel; a stage provided in the processing vessel for holding said substrate to be processed; a shielding plate dividing a space inside said processing vessel into a first space and a second space, wherein there are provided: a first evacuation path for evacuating said first space; and a second evacuation path for evacuating said second space.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Tokyo Electron LimitedInventors: Toshihisa Nozawa, Tamaki Yuasa
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Publication number: 20070221131Abstract: An object of the present invention is to reduce splash generated in a vapor deposition source and carry out vapor deposition at a stable, high vapor deposition speed. The vapor deposition according to the present invention is carried out by vertically stacking a plurality of doughnut-shaped flat plates in a crucible, mounting thin vapor deposition material on the doughnut-shaped flat plates, using heaters that surround the crucible to heat the vapor deposition material on the doughnut-shaped flat plates, allowing the vapor generated from the vapor deposition material to flow through a flow space A at each layer into a vertical flow path B, and discharging the vapor from an opening at the top of the flow path B toward a substrate to be deposited. The conductance of the flow space A is smaller than the conductance of the flow path B.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: TOSHIAKI YOSHIKAWA, SEIJI MASHIMO, NAOTO FUKUDA
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Publication number: 20070221132Abstract: A processing apparatus for use in a corrosive operating environment at a temperature range of 25-1500° C. is provided. The apparatus has an NZP or an NZP-type coating, which comprises a first composition, a second composition, and a metal cation. The first composition and the second composition form a crystalline structure with three-dimensional network of octahedra and tetrahedra linked by one or more shared atoms. The first composition comprises one or more of Zr, V, Ta, Nb, Hf, Ti, Al, Cr, or a metal of the Lanthanide series. The second composition comprises at least one of phosphorus, silicon, boron, vanadium or aluminum. The one or more shared atoms comprise at least one of oxygen, nitrogen, or carbon. The first composition and the second composition are related as shown by the formula (first composition)2 (second composition)x (shared atom)12-x. The metal cation is disposed within an interstitial site defined by the crystalline structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ramachandran Gopi Chandran, Balasubramaniam Vaidhyanathan, Venkat Subramaniam Venkataramani, Victor Lienkong Lou, George Theodore Dalakos, Sheela Kollali Ramasesha
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Publication number: 20070221133Abstract: A hummingbird feeder includes a solar panel power source for illuminating a reservoir of liquid hummingbird food so that the hummingbird can find it at night. The solar panel itself preferably hangs below the feeder in a flexible manner so that it can collect the maximum amount of sunlight and swing in the breeze. An LED attached to the solar power source is positioned to illuminate the liquid reservoir from within the reservoir. The parts that comprise the feeder are easily disassembled for washing and cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Simon Richmond
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Publication number: 20070221134Abstract: An automatic filtration apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of a tank, a filtration body, a motor, a spray device and a control unit. The filtration body is disposed upon the tank to accommodate chemical solution(s) and aquatic organism(s) or aquatic organism with undesirable debris. The surface of the filtration body has a filtering cloth for preventing the organisms from being passed through the filtering cloth. The filtration body can be replaceable according to the volume of the organisms. The motor is used to drive the filtration body to implement swinging motion. The spray device can be disposed at two sides of the filtration body. The spray device is used for spraying water to rinse the organisms off the upper portion of the filter. The control unit controls the swinging motion of the filtration body and the spray action based on predetermined parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Yuan-Nan CHU, Nai-Hsien Chao Liao
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Publication number: 20070221135Abstract: A cargo protector disclosed herein provides a flexible panel having at least one channel located on the flexible panel to hold a tensile strip, wherein the tensile strip is adapted to be folded into at least three loops in such a manner. The arrangement of the tensile strip inside the flexible panel as disclosed herein allows the cargo protector to be conveniently packed away into a compact storage form or to be quickly and easily deployed for a number of different uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Owen Slater
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Publication number: 20070221136Abstract: A “coverlet” accessory enables a pet owner to temporarily alter the aesthetic appearance of a pet carrier and associated handbag. The accessory is typically constructed from a unitary, or one-piece, fabric or other flexible panel having an inner-facing surface adapted for releasable attachment to an exterior surface of the pet carrier or handbag body, and a personalized decorative outer facing surface. One or more coverlets can be attached to various areas of any of a number of different conventional pet and handbag carrier styles, to enhance the aesthetic appearance thereof without interfering with the functionality of any existing structural features of the carrier or handbag.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Marianne Buttner
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Publication number: 20070221137Abstract: A device and method for use in a farrowing pen, the device comprising a housing, first and second mounting members for mounting the housing member on a farrowing pen, a blower mounted in the housing, an air inlet and air outlet formed in the housing to make air flow to and from the blower, a motion detector, and a control circuit operative to operate the blower when motion is detected and to stop the blower when motion ceases. The device is arranged such that the motion detector will detect the presence of the sow in an upright position and the control circuit will operate the blower, while when the sow is in a prone position, the motion detector will not detect movement and the blower will not operate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Pierre Lareau
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Publication number: 20070221138Abstract: A variable voltage electronic pet training apparatus. The variable voltage electronic pet training apparatus controls the intensity of the stimulation by the controlling the voltage level present at the primary side of the transformer while maintaining a fixed signal to the correction pulse switch. A trigger signal contains information about the desired stimulus intensity level. A controller interprets the trigger signal and produces a voltage control signal associated with the desired energy level. Application of the voltage control signal to a power converter keeps the voltage level applied to an energy storage capacitor sufficient to produce the desired stimulation intensity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Christopher Mainini, Albert Lee, Steven Lawrence
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Publication number: 20070221139Abstract: A receiver for an animal training collar which includes a receiver housing with a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal each accessible from an outside of the receiver housing. A pair of electrodes is connected to the first electrode terminal and the second electrode. A circuit board is connected to the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal on the outside of the receiver housing and between the pair of electrodes and the receiver housing, wherein the pair of electrodes extend from the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Anthony Reinhart
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Publication number: 20070221140Abstract: A pet collar having a digital pet information storage and retrieval device for the identification of a pet is provided. The pet collar carries a modular ID device which is connectable to a computer via a conventional connection device. The ID device is provided for storing information data relative to the pet, including but not limited to identification information, owner information, health records, and the like. The ID device is removably received within an ID device housing secured to the pet collar. When a lost pet wearing the pet collar and ID device of the present invention is found, the finder removes the ID device and connects it to a standard computer and retrieves the data stored thereon in order to contact the owner and ensure proper care is taken of the animal until returned to its owner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Jonathan Warren, Julianne Sudman, E. Grindstaff
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Publication number: 20070221141Abstract: An animal behavior modification kit including a collar mountable receiver and a plurality of circuit boards. The collar mountable receiver has a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal. Each of the plurality of circuit boards are selectively mechanically connectable to both the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal. The plurality of circuit boards include at least one electrical component having an electrical characteristic. The electrical characteristic of each of the plurality of circuit boards being different.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Anthony J. Reinhart
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Publication number: 20070221142Abstract: A low NOx water heater including a water container; a combustion chamber adjacent the water container having an opening covered with an open flame arrestor; a burner associated with the combustion chamber and arranged to combust fuel to heat water in the water container, the burner including a plenum chamber having a combustion surface and a fuel/air conduit adapted to receive fuel and air and extending between and sealed to the plenum and a wall of the combustion chamber; and a heat resistant acoustic absorber positioned on the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: American Water Heater Company, a corporation of the State of NevadaInventors: Michael Garrabrant, Thomas Edds, Gregory Ruston, Garry Statzer, Roger Veen, Mingde Song
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Publication number: 20070221143Abstract: A heat exchanger A1 includes a coiled tube 60 including a plurality of loops 60a, and a space 35 surrounded by the coiled tube 60 and having an end closed by a partition 19. The heat exchanger is so designed that combustion gas flows from the space 35 to a combustion gas path 36 by passing through clearances 61 of the loops 60a of the coiled tube 60. The loops 60a are made of a tube having a thickness t1 and a width L1 which is larger than the thickness, so that the amount of heat recovery when the combustion gas passes through the clearances 61 is large. Therefore, the heat exchange efficiency is enhanced while simplifying the overall structure of the heat exchanger A1 and reducing the size of the heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Noritz CorporationInventors: Tetsurou Hamada, Hitoshi Hara, Hideaki Yoshitomi, Kozo Uehara, Hiroaki Takashima, Mitufuku Asakawa
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Publication number: 20070221144Abstract: The invention relates to the establishing of a connection between steam generator heating surfaces made of austenitic materials and a collector and/or distributor made of martensitic or ferritic materials or of a nickel-base alloy. In order to extend the expectation of serviceable life of the connection, the pipe nipple of the reservoir used as a collector or distributor is made of a nickel-base alloy and directly welded to the collector wall in such a manner that an axial gap remains between the connecting branch and the collector wall. In a connection of the aforementioned type between steam generator heating surfaces made of austenitic materials and the pipe nipple or the pipe nipple and the collector made of martensitic materials, the coefficient of expansion of the material of the pipe nipple has a particularly good effect upon the serviceable life of the entire connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2005Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Martin Becker, Dietmar Hettkamp, Ralf-Udo Husemann
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Publication number: 20070221145Abstract: A waste heat recovery system for a split-cycle engine includes a heat exchange unit. An air compressor device is in communication with the heat exchange unit. A waste heat input receives waste heat from the engine and is in fluid communication with the heat exchange unit. An ambient air intake connected to the air compressor device draws air into the air compressor device. A compressed air outlet member on the air compressor device in fluid communication with a compression cylinder of the split-cycle engine delivers compressed air from the air compressor device to the engine. Engine waste heat is communicated to the heat exchange unit and energy from the waste heat is used to drive the air compressor device, causing the air compressor device to draw in ambient air through the ambient air intake, compress the ambient air, and deliver compressed air to the engine through the compressed air outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Charles K. Forner, Salvatore C. Scuderi, Stephen P. Scuderi
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Publication number: 20070221146Abstract: A snow vehicle includes an engine, a track belt arranged on a rear side of the engine, and a cooling water path for cooling the engine, in which the engine includes a cooling water inlet portion and a cooling water outlet portion provided on a front surface side of the engine and connected with the cooling water path. The snow vehicle is capable of improving the turning ability of the vehicle, while simplifying a cooling water path and reducing the size of the structure for cooling the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takashi ASHIDA
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Publication number: 20070221147Abstract: A cooling fan for a vehicle. Many engine compartments of motor vehicles are small in size, and contain numerous components. Electric cooling fans are used to draw air through a radiator. Given the cramped conditions within the engine compartment, the exhaust of the fan cannot be directed into open air, but must impinge on one or more of the components within the compartment. This situation reduces velocity in the exhaust, and also reduces efficiency of the fan. The invention provides a collection of generally co-axial stators which divert the exhaust around the components, while retaining much of the velocity of the exhaust.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: VALEO, INC.Inventors: Tao Hong, John Savage
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Publication number: 20070221148Abstract: A tuned induction control system for an engine at or near full load having a piston that is reciprocally disposed in a cylinder includes a first module that actuates an intake valve associated with the cylinder and a second module that determines a second intake valve open timing based on an intake air temperature, pressure and an engine speed. The first module actuates the intake valve during a first intake event and actuates the intake valve during a second intake event that is subsequent to the first intake event. The first and second intake events occur during a common intake stroke of the piston and the intake valve is opened at the second intake valve open timing during the second intake event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Craig Marriott
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Publication number: 20070221149Abstract: Provided is an auxiliary cam phaser hydraulic circuit for an internal combustion engine having an engine driven hydraulic pump and at least one cam phaser in fluid communication with a cam phaser control valve. The auxiliary cam phaser hydraulic circuit includes a reservoir containing fluid and an auxiliary hydraulic pump in fluid communication with the reservoir and operable to pressurize the fluid and communicate the fluid under pressure to a cam phaser feed passage. The cam phaser feed passage is in fluid communication with the cam phaser control valve, which operates to selectively and variably communicate the fluid to the cam phaser. A method of starting and operating an internal combustion engine is also provided. An internal combustion engine incorporating the auxiliary cam phaser hydraulic circuit is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Victoriano Ruiz