Patents Issued in January 24, 2008
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Publication number: 20080017050Abstract: A device for treating products, in particular massaging meat products, comprises at least one treatment section with a space for receiving the products. Said space comprises a treatment device for treating the products. A discharge device is provided for discharging the products from the space of the treatment section. The discharge device can be brought into an active and an inactive operating state with the aid of an actuating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: STORK PMT B.V.Inventors: Maurice van Esbroeck, Petrus Janssen, Adrianus van den Nieuwelaar, Johan Kuijpers
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Publication number: 20080017051Abstract: This invention relates to a unit (1) for compacting waste prior to disposal. The invention provides A waste compaction unit (1) for fitting into a housing comprising a lid (3) and an interior (4) for collecting waste, the compaction unit (1) comprising a plunger (7) comprising bellows housable in said lid (3); a pump connectable to the plunger (7); and a compaction tube (6) arrangeable to partially extend into the bin interior (4) wherein the pump is arranged in operation to inflate the bellows to extend the plunger (7) axially along the compactor tube towards the interior (4) such that any waste collected therein is compacted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2005Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: SPACEMAKER BINS LIMITEDInventors: Mark Jardine, Michael Hawker
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Publication number: 20080017052Abstract: The aim of the invention is to simplify and to improve mounting of roller bearings in double roller machines, for example, roller presses for interparticle comminution of granular goods. The rollers and the bearing housing thereof are formed by means of slanting rollers and/or thermal roller longitudinal changes. The rollers are guided in a secure manner on the slide guides thereof. The invention is characterized in that the fixed bearing housing and the moveable bearing housing are connected together by means of a guide rod in each roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Christian Splinter, Meinhard Frangenberg
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Publication number: 20080017053Abstract: A screen printing plate includes a discharging area from which printing liquid is discharged and a non-discharging area from which no printing liquid is discharged. With the screen printing plate, a squeegee is slid to discharge the printing liquid so as to perform printing. The non-discharging area is of a polygonal shape having as an apex the point with which the squeegee first comes in contact when being slid, and a width of the non-discharging area in the length direction of the squeegee increases from the apex to the maximum of the width.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Mayuka Araumi, Akishige Murakami
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Publication number: 20080017054Abstract: A plate-making apparatus for stencil printing includes a plate feed section which feeds the heat-sensitive stencil plate that is an extended thermoplastic resin film with a predetermined thickness, and a heater to form ink-permeable openings in the film by heating the film, in which an opposite side surface to the minute recess side of the film is heated by the heater, the heater is a thermal head, a tensile stress at the time of extension internally remains in said thermoplastic resin film, an energy output of the thermal head for heating sufficiently satisfies to fuse-penetrate a thin closing portion of the minute recess, but it is restricted to the range which does not fuse-perforate a thick portion except the recess portion of the film, so that the openings are formed by the heated fused portion communicating the minute recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: DUPLO SEIKO CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshihide Sugiyama, Yasunari Okagaito
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Publication number: 20080017055Abstract: A substrate processing press including a first dock assembly configured to readily receive, readily retain and readily release a first exchangeable substrate processing element while the first dock assembly is attached to the press. The press includes a second dock assembly adjacent to the first dock assembly configured to readily receive, readily retain and readily release a second exchangeable substrate processing element while the first exchangeable substrate processing element is retained in the first dock assembly and attached to the press and while the second dock assembly is attached to the press. The press is configured such that the first exchangeable substrate processing element and the second exchangeable substrate processing element are removable from the press while the other exchangeable substrate processing element remains in the press.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: John B. HOWARD, Kevin S. MANES
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Publication number: 20080017056Abstract: A sheet-fed offset printing press prints multiple colors on both sides of sheets, preferably on sheets of paper. A first row of in-line printing units print a first side of the sheet, before the sheets are turned in a reversing device, which is followed by a second row of in-line printing units for printing the other side of the sheets. The second row of in-line printing units is followed by one or more varnishing units that are arranged in such a way or include varnishing blanket cylinders that are arranged in such a way that the front sides and the back sides of the passing sheets are varnished.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Andreas Henn, Jurgen Rautert, Norbert Rodi, Joachim Sonnenschein, Uwe Tessmann, Peter Hachmann, Albert Maul
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Publication number: 20080017057Abstract: A sheet-fed offset printing press for printing multiple colors on both sides of sheets, preferably on sheets of paper, includes a first row of in-line printing units for printing a first side of the sheet, followed by a reversing device, followed by a second row of in-line printing units for printing the other side of the sheets, and followed by one or more varnishing units that are disposed in such a way, or include varnishing blanket cylinders that are disposed in such a way, that the front sides and the back sides of the passing sheets are varnished. A further reversing device is inserted between two varnishing units. A method of printing multiple colors on both sides of sheets is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Michael Gieser, Norbert Rodi
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Publication number: 20080017058Abstract: In an exchangeable cylinder type rotary press driven by a prime mover, it is made possible to make a print of any top-bottom length as desired, independently of a gear train that transmits power from the prime mover to an exchange cylinder unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: Miyakoshi Printing Machinery Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masahiro Naka
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Publication number: 20080017059Abstract: Commercial newspaper printing presses utilize an improved water or fountain solution supply apparatus to spray the solution onto dampening rollers. In the improvement a closed to the air fountain solution supply apparatus keeps the solution free of contaminants. A built-in turbo dampening roller cleaner eliminates the need to dismantle the turbo dampening assembly to clean same.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Paul B. Englram, Brian Kaspari
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Publication number: 20080017060Abstract: A method of transferring processing parameters of a print medium includes the steps of reading values of processing parameters from a portable data carrier into a control unit of the processing machine or from a control unit of the processing machine into a portable data carrier and causing the portable data carrier, together with the pile of sheet-shaped copies of the print medium, to interact with the processing machine in such a way that an automated data transfer into the control unit or from the control unit of the processing machine can take place.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN AGInventors: Malte Seidler, Albert Maul, Thomas Schmid
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Publication number: 20080017061Abstract: A system is provided for tempering, or controlling the temperature of a printing machine to maintain a desired temperature by the use of a cooling device. The cooling device prepares, on a first output, a tempering medium having at least one first desired temperature level, for a first supply current of the tempering medium for the components whose temperatures are to be controlled. The cooling device provides a first cooling process which can be carried out by a first fluid circuit. Tempering medium, which is to be cooled to a tempering temperature that is below the ambient, or an external temperature, are provided. A second cooling process is carried out by a device for cooling a second fluid circuit which is different from the first fluid circuit, by the use of outside air.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2005Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Klaus Georg Matthias Muller, Jurgen Marx, Karl Schaschek, Georg Schneider
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Publication number: 20080017062Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure; a method of processing a substrate media having an image injected thereon is provided and includes the step of passing the substrate media through a nip defined between a heated fuser drum and a pressure roll. A fixer subsystem, for use in a system for printing on a substrate media, where the subsystem includes a rotatable, heatable fuser drum defining an axis of rotation; and a rotatable pressure roll operatively associated with the fuser drum and defining an axis of rotation substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the fuser drum. The pressure roll is rotatable about the axis of rotation of the fuser drum to vary a length of contact of substrate media and image with fuser drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Richard W. Seyfried
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Publication number: 20080017063Abstract: A titanium semiconductor bridge igniter (10, 10?) has a substrate (12, 12?) on which is carried a pair of spaced-apart pads (18a, 18b) connected by a bridge (20). The pads (18a, 18b) and bridge (20) are made of a layer of polysilicon (22) or crystalline silicon (22?) covered by a layer of titanium (24). Metal lands (26a, 26b) overlie the pads (18a, 18b) but leave the bridge (20) exposed so that it can be placed in contact with an energetic material charge (42). A method of stabilizing the titanium semiconductor bridge igniter (10, 10?) against temperature-induced variations in electrical resistance of bridge (20) includes heating the titanium semiconductor bridge igniter (10, 10?) to an elevated temperature, e.g., from about 37° C. to about 250° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Bernardo Martinez-Tovar, Martin Foster
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Publication number: 20080017064Abstract: A non-lethal ammunition comprising a projectile having a nose component, a driving band adjacent the nose component, and a base component, wherein a densified material is used to control weight distribution of the projectile to improve flight, stability and delivered impact energy of the projectile and the nose component includes features to maximize impact surface area. The projectile is positioned within a shell having a high pressure and low pressure propulsion system which minimizes velocity variance of the projectile.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: John Kapeles
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Publication number: 20080017065Abstract: A bolster for use with a rail truck assembly comprising a spring receptacle having a plurality of spring pockets on the bottom of each bolster. The bolster slidingly attached to a side frame at each end. A spring group comprising load springs and control springs, the load springs on each side frame to support and suspend the bolster end and control springs to control bolster end movement. The spring pocket adapted to retain the springs in a predetermined location and position relative to the bolster and side frame. The spring receptacle comprising spring guides intermediate the load springs and control springs to prevent tangling or interference between the springs. An angled surface on each spring guide, the angled surface forming a chamfer disposed to urge the spring into the spring pocket during installation and use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Thomas Berg, Nathan Reese
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Publication number: 20080017066Abstract: A neutral gray or black ink and combinations thereof for ink-jet printing, comprising: an ink vehicle; carbon black; another colored pigment or pigments such as a combination of cyan and violet pigments; wherein the carbon black and colored pigments are associated with a polymer or polymers which render the carbon black and pigments dispersible in aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Stephen Bauer, Zeying Ma
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Publication number: 20080017067Abstract: This invention pertains to an ink for inkjet printing, in particular to an aqueous ink comprising a self-dispersing pigment colorant and certain soluble polymers which enhance print quality without compromising jetting performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Jose Valentini, Dean Fake, Christian Jackson
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Publication number: 20080017068Abstract: A solution to protect surfaces including nano particles of wax, solvent and a liquid repellent agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Brian Sokol, David Lupyan
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Publication number: 20080017069Abstract: Embodiments provide composites (and core materials) that are coated with a water vapor barrier coating to reduce water vapor incursion into the composites (and core materials) and to reduce loss of residual moisture content from composite formed during the cure reaction. In an exemplary embodiment, coated composite articles have a composite substrate with a surface that has a water vapor barrier coating. The water vapor barrier-coating reduces water vapor incursion into the coated composite article through the surface when the coated composite is in a hot and humid surrounding environment by at least about 80%. The water vapor barrier coating includes a mixture of waxes and paraffins having a dispersion therein of inorganic powder comprising powdered metal, powdered metal oxide, or powdered metal carbide. The water vapor barrier coating is applied to the surface without solvents and is substantially free of pinhole gaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Longin Greszczuk
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Publication number: 20080017070Abstract: The present invention describes a composition of thermosetting resins, in particular epoxy resins, combined with modified polysiloxane networks to form a continuos interpenetrated network characterized by the presence of metals such as boron, molybdenum and tungsten, linked to Si via an oxygen atom. These compositions, can be used to make adhesives, composites and coatings that exhibit excellent hardness, chemical resistance, fast curing, damp tolerance and are self priming with slow release of a corrosion inhibitor or of functional additives. The material of the present invention can be used in particular as a coating, in the marine field, for yachts and for large metal vessels, such as oil tankers and more in particular for cargo or ballast tanks and on hulls. It can be used for the maintenance and protection of trains, automotive vehicles and in electric applications such as for the production of dielectric shields and in those fields where high performance is needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2005Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Luca Prezzi, Liberato Mascia
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Publication number: 20080017071Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous dispersion comprising nanoscale polymer particles comprising organic binding agents, nanoparticles being contained in the latter as highly disperse phase, in addition water and/or an aqueous colloidal solution of a metal oxide as continuous phase and possibly supplements and additives. Aqueous compositions of this type are used as paint composition for coating purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2005Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Helmut Moebus, Volker Ptatschek, Gerhard Leinz, Matthias Hoelderle
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Publication number: 20080017072Abstract: The present invention provides a pneumatic tire, wherein the tire comprises one or more indicia formed from an elastomeric coating comprising an elastomer selected from the group consisting of: a graft-modified fluoroelastomer grafted to a grafting agent; a hydrogenated copolymer of a conjugated diene and an unsaturated nitrile; and a carboxylated hydrogenated copolymer comprising a repeating unit from a conjugated diene, an unsaturated nitrile, and a carboxyl monomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: David Zanzig
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Publication number: 20080017073Abstract: A method for manufacturing magnetic paint or non-magnetic paint, which can produce a magnetic recording medium having excellent surface smoothness by appropriately setting the condition of a dispersion process for improving the dispersibility of the paint, and a magnetic recording medium are provided. The magnetic paint or the non-magnetic paint is produced by performing a dispersion process of a mixed solution, in which a magnetic powder or a non-magnetic powder is mixed into a binder solution containing a binder and a solvent, with a medium dispersion device. The method includes the steps of adjusting the viscosity of the mixed solution to 1,500 cP or less on a BL type viscometer at 20 rpm basis, and performing a dispersion process with the medium dispersion device using dispersion media having an average particle diameter of 0.5 mm or less at a dispersion circumferential speed of 8 to 15 m/s.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: TDK CORPORATIONInventors: Katsuhiko YAMAZAKI, Tsutomu Ide
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Publication number: 20080017074Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating layer structure for heat-cookers, and more particularly, to a coating layer structure for heat-cookers wherein said structure has been produced by forming an aluminum oxide (Al2O3) layer on the surface of an aluminum heat-cooker by anodic oxidation and then applying thereon either an anion- and far infrared ray-emitting, inorganic ceramic coating agent or a non-stick, inorganic ceramic coating agent, said both coating agents being non-toxic to human body, and whereby said structure, on heating, does not release any carcinogens and increases heat conductivity at the same time, and said structure also has excellent anti-corrosive and anti-abrasive properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Chung Kwon Park
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Publication number: 20080017075Abstract: A pearlescent pigment comprises (a) synthetic mica substrate, (b) calcined ferrite coating on the substrate, and (c) an outer layer or treatment wherein said outer layer or treatment was added to the calcined ferrite coated synthetic mica in water. The pearlescent pigment may be used in exterior applications such as automotive paint systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: BASF CorporationInventors: Paul Cao, Carolynn Lavallee, Steven Jones, Debbie Cacace
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Publication number: 20080017076Abstract: An iridescent multilayer pigment having at least two or more layers of metal oxides containing one or more metals selected from Ce, Sn, Ti, Fe, Zn and Zr which are coated onto the surface of thin platelet-like substrates. The inventive pigments show high brilliance and high chroma, in particular in cases in which thin platelet-like substrates having a fine average particle diameter are used. The pigment is useful in paints, printing inks, lacquers, plastics, dopants for laser marking, non-dusting pigment products, non-dusting pigment granules or cosmetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Tamio Noguchi
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Publication number: 20080017077Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a slag manufactured aggregate suitable for inclusion in one or more of concrete, precast concrete, cellular concrete, or precast cellular concrete. Concretes, precast concretes, cellular concretes, and precast cellular concretes comprising the slag manufactured aggregate are also included in embodiments of the invention. Methods of making the foregoing aggregates and concretes are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: William V. Abbate
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Publication number: 20080017078Abstract: An admixture comprises an aqueous composition of a) a copolymeric dispersing component, b) an antifoaming agent component, c) a surfactant component, and d) water. The components may be a blend or physically or chemically attached and result in a stable liquid system that can be used as a dispersing agent for a calcium sulfate compound containing construction chemicals composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Manfred Bichler, Herbert Hommer, Frank Dierschke, Anja Trieflinger, Konrad Wutz
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Publication number: 20080017079Abstract: A slope setting device for an item of furniture comprises a furniture part able to be set at a slant about a horizontal pivot axis, more particularly for worktables (1) with a workboard (2) able to be set at a slant, to bear the furniture part at the respective slant, a guide part (7) having an elongated configuration and to be attached to the carcass (5) of the furniture, a support part (8) projecting from the guide part (7), said support part (8) running telescopically in the guide part (7) and serving for supporting the said furniture part, a brake means (27) adapted to be ineffective or substantially so during withdrawal of the support part (8), and to brake movement of the support part (8) during opposite insertion into the guide part (7). The brake means (27) is able to be worked a user operated actuating means (17). The braking action of the brake means (27) is furthermore adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2004Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Hans Looser
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Publication number: 20080017080Abstract: A work station suitable for a notebook computer is disclosed. The work station comprises a base plate and a front plate. The front plate is pivotally connected to the base plate by a hinge. The base plate and the front plate comprise elevation means disposed on rear side thereof and stretchable walls on two sides thereof. The front plate comprises a stopper bent upwards disposed on a front side thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Yun-Fei Wang
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Publication number: 20080017081Abstract: A pallet assembly includes an upper deck and a plurality of supports extending downward from the upper deck. A cap is secured in front of at least one of the supports to protect the support. The cap may be formed of a material different from the support, such as a higher density, tougher or harder material without increasing the cost of the materials for the supports and deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Kyle L. Baltz
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Publication number: 20080017082Abstract: A folding table includes a frame with a folding top mounted to the frame. A linkage mounts to the frame and to the top and facilitates movement of the top between a horizontal use position and a folded position wherein the top is substantially vertical. The linkage includes a link mounted to the frame at a first end and to the table top at a second end. A first element mounts to the underside of the top and has a slot with a straight portion and an end portion extending upward at an oblique angle to the straight portion. A follower mounts at the top of the frame and slides in the slot and resting in the end portion when the top is in the use position. The slot, follower and linkage are configured so that the table top does not require latching, but cannot be accidentally folding when force is applied to the top.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: Sico IncorporatedInventor: Richard C. Bue
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Publication number: 20080017083Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more support structures that are sized and configured to support the table top. The table top and/or the support structures may be sized and configured to pivot or move between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table may also include one or more shelves that are sized and configured to pivot or move between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table top, support structures and shelves may be positioned generally parallel to each other when in the collapsed position. In addition, the shelves may be connected to the support structures to help reinforce the support structures. The table may also include one or more cables and one or more cable guides that are sized and configured to help position cables in desired locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Edward VanNimwegen, Donald Waite, Katie Staples
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Publication number: 20080017084Abstract: A money display vault has at least one of a transparent tube display and a transparent chamber display to allow cash reserves of an establishment to be displayed to the public, yet remained secured from possible theft. A device is coupled to the at least one of a transparent tube display and a transparent chamber display to move the money around the at least one of a transparent tube display and a transparent chamber display.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Weldon L. Beall
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Publication number: 20080017085Abstract: A vertical shaft melting furnace is operated in a method that includes firing a plurality of burners to generate combustion products, and directing jets of the combustion products into the shaft in a bottom region of the shaft. The method further includes directing a jet of hot gas into the shaft in an upper region of the shaft in a non-radial direction, whereby the jet of hot gas can induce a swirl to disperse a concentrated channel of combustion products rising from the bottom region to the upper region through a void in unmelted portions of a load of metal pieces in the shaft. The jet of hot gas directed into the upper region of the shaft can include recirculated flue gas, a mixture of air and recirculated flue gas, or combustion products that are generated by a burner. If the jet of hot gas includes combustion products that are generated by a burner, the burner is a secondary burner that preferably is fired into the shaft with a relatively low heat input.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: John Hugens, Thomas Robertson, John Newby
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Publication number: 20080017086Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for treating sludge of the sewage treatment plants by using circulating fluidized bed boiler combustion. The method includes the following steps: (1) Preparing step of sludge coal mixture by adding fine coal and dispersant into sludge from the sewage treatment plants, then stirring and adding stabilizing agent; (2) clean burning step of the sludge coal mixture by feeding the prepared sludge coal mixture into the circulating fluidized bed boiler for clean burning, wherein a furnace of the circulating fluidized bed boiler contains fluidized media of quartz sand and limestone. The preparation of the sludge coal mixture also includes the steps: firstly, waste water is adsorbed and filtered by fine coal and CaO to form the resulted coal sludge into which others fine coal is added, thus the sludge coal mixture is prepared.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2005Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: Shenyang David International Machinery & Electric Equipment Co., LtdInventor: Dawei Zhang
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Publication number: 20080017087Abstract: The present disclosure includes various methods and devices for planting. One method embodiment includes providing a planting device having a frame, the planting device including a generally vertically oriented barrel and a ram slidable within the barrel for propelling a slip having a length placed therein. The method includes accelerating the ram, contacting the slip with the ram, and propelling the slip to a velocity such that the momentum of the slip is sufficient to fire the slip through an unprepared ground surface such that the slip penetrates the ground surface to a depth of at least 80% of the length of the slip.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: L. David Ostlie
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Publication number: 20080017088Abstract: The inductor assembly of the present invention is configured with an agricultural implement to enhance conveyance of product from a storage hopper to a remote location. The inductor assembly includes an inductor chamber that defines an interior cavity configured to receive the supply of product from the storage hopper, an inlet tube configured to direct the stream of pressurized air so as to generate a combined stream of pressurized air and product, and an outlet tube configured to pass the combined stream of pressurized air and product from the inductor chamber to a distribution system application of the product in an agricultural environment. The improved inductor assembly can further include a selectively extendable outlet tube assembly, a trajectory control assembly coupled to the inlet tube, and an adjustable cover assembly configured to regulate agitation of the product and to purge deposits downstream of the inductor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventor: Dean Mayerle
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Publication number: 20080017089Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-needle chain-stitch sewing machine, for the production of mattress sheets, made from a sewed material, comprising several, in particular at least three sewed material layers, preferably with one sewed material layer made from an elastic material, for example sponge, and a cover layer with a sewing pattern, by means of a sewing machine and a supply device for the sewed material layers to be sewn.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2004Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Klaus Stutznacker
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Publication number: 20080017090Abstract: An embroidery data creation apparatus for adjusting the density of needle drop points, and a computer readable recording medium having an embroidery data creation program recorded therein which includes instructions for adjusting the density of needle drop points. The embroidery data creation apparatus may include a device for judging whether a needle drop point is a turning point, a device for determining a reference point, a device for determining whether a turning point is within a predetermined area from the reference point, and a device for changing a coordinate of the turning point, deleting the turning point, or maintaining of a coordinate of the turning point.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Noriharu Tashiro
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Publication number: 20080017091Abstract: Standard yarns are tufted into a non-woven backing and the backing is rolled and stored. Upon receiving an order for a sample carpet, a length of the tufted substrate is cut as a function of the length of the required sample. The yarn ends of the tufted substrate are tied into a tufting machine and the machine tufts the yarns pulled from the substrate into a backing material. The tufted backing material is then further processed to form the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: Mohawk Brands, Inc.,Inventor: Stacey Williams
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Publication number: 20080017092Abstract: Apparatuses and methods useful for helping to center watercraft—such as personal watercraft, ski boats, fishing boats, luxury boats, and the like—as they are docked (such as on trailers or watercraft-lifting systems), especially in rough waters and/or strong crosswinds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Curtis Brown
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Publication number: 20080017093Abstract: A floating platform includes a hull and a deck mounted thereon. The platform is anchored to the seabed by tendons connected to the hull at the upper ends thereof and secured to the seabed at the lower ends thereof. The platform includes a removable drawdown system for lowering the platform to the lock-off draft without utilizing an installation vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2005Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Andrew Couch, L. Breaux
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Publication number: 20080017094Abstract: A submarine vehicle able to control the navigation of a towed submerged object (3). The vehicle includes a body (5) equipped with stabilizing fins (7a, 7b, 7c), at least one of which (7c) is free to rotate and is ballasted, or linked to a ballast, for roll stabilization and/or orientation of the vehicle when it is in motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Sylvain LECLERCQ, Stephane TOLLET
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Publication number: 20080017095Abstract: A strap apparatus for holding a foldable boat seat including a seat back pivotally connected to a seat base in a folded down position is provided. The strap apparatus comprises an elongated strap body that is made of a material having a high stretch resistance, a first fastener for attaching the strap body to the seat base, and a second fastener for removably attaching the strap body to the seat back such that when the strap body is attached to the seat back, at least a portion of the strap body extends between the first fastener and the second fastener. Strap adjustment apparatus are associated with the strap body and function to adjust the length of the portion of the strap body that extends between the first fastener and the second fastener when the strap body is attached to the seat back and thereby allow the seat back to be pulled down tight against the seat base. A foldable boat seat and a method of installing a replacement foldable boat seat strap on a foldable boat seat are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Jon C. Templeman
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Publication number: 20080017096Abstract: A cradle is shaped to accommodate the hull of a small boat such as dinghy, personal watercraft or other type of boat. A support is mounted to a deck such a boat, pier or cock deck. The cradle is pivotally mounted to the support and can be moved to a loading position in which the cradle is generally vertical, or inclined to horizontal, and an outer portion of the cradle is at the water adjacent to the deck. The small boat is moved upon the water against the cradle. A pair of lines extend from the support and are trained through an inner portion of the cradle. The free ends of the lines are attached to the boat, and the lines are drawn toward the support, for example with a hand wheel or hand winch. The boat is pulled toward the support while remaining in a generally horizontal orientation. The boat pivots the cradle from the loading position to a generally horizontal storage position on the deck where the boat and cradle are secured by the lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: John D. Shepherd
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Publication number: 20080017097Abstract: A hybrid whistle has two pealess whistle chambers with air vents to the left and right and a central pea whistle with an air vent facing generally perpendicularly to the left and right air vents that are integrally formed together, preferably in a two piece, top and bottom, construction. The hybrid whistle has a mouthpiece with a left air opening, a central air opening and a right air opening, each of which is connected to its respective whistle chamber by an air passageway. The three whistle chambers produce differing whistle pitch sounds as air flows through them and out the chambers' exits. The central pea whistle has a barrel chamber with a pea block formed within it so as to modify the barrel shape of the chamber and block the air flow as the pea circulates in the air current causing a staccato effect, while creating enough circulating air movement to prevent the pea from getting stuck in the vent by the air as it exits out of the central air exit when the whistle is blown.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Franklin Eventoff
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Publication number: 20080017098Abstract: A marker for the wingtip or other extremity of an aircraft. The marker includes a fabric pouch having a flap containing hook and loop fasteners, to hold the pouch on the aircraft extremity. A fabric tube extends outwardly and substantially horizontally from the pouch and supports a marker flag at its tip. The fabric tube contains a breakable support rod, so that if the aircraft wingtip collides with an object, the support rod will break and the flag will droop, providing a visible indication that a collision has occurred. The broken rod can then be replaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Michael Moore
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Publication number: 20080017099Abstract: A crystal growth method for forming a semiconductor film, the method includes: while revolving one or more substrates about a rotation axis, passing raw material gas and carrier gas from the rotation axis side in a direction substantially parallel to a major surface of the substrate. The center of the substrate is located on a side nearer to the rotation axis than a position at which growth rate of the semiconductor film formed by thermal decomposition of the raw material gas is maximized.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Masaaki Onomura, Yoshiyuki Harada