Patents Issued in May 22, 2008
  • Publication number: 20080115348
    Abstract: A method for stringing a first elongate element through a second elongate element is provided by placing the first elongate element in a channel and injecting compressed gas into the channel to propel the first elongate element therethrough. The channel has a first open end, and the second elongate element is sealed around the first open end. Compressed gas is injected into the channel towards the second elongate element, propelling the first elongate element through the second elongate element. Also disclosed is a system for performing such a method, including a source of compressed gas and a housing having a channel with a first end and a second open end. The first end is in fluid communication with the source of compressed gas. The channel has a tapered portion adjacent the open end of the channel, and the channel defines a straight longitudinal axis between the first end and the second open end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Edgardo Negron, Victor Serrano
  • Publication number: 20080115349
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component-embedded printed circuit board component is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung-Gu Kim, Je-Gwang Yoo, Doo-Hwan Lee, Moon-Il Kim
  • Publication number: 20080115350
    Abstract: A method of forming an electronic device (70) on a metal substrate (10) deposits a first seed layer (40) of a first metal on at least one master surface (30) with a roughness less than 400 nm. A supporting metal layer (60) is bonded to the first seed layer (40) to form the metal substrate (10). The metal substrate (10) is removed from the master surface (30), and at least one electronic device (70) is formed on the seed layer (40) of the metal substrate (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, Timothy J. Tredwell, Mark A. Harland
  • Publication number: 20080115351
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wiring board includes steps of: providing a substrate; forming a first wiring layer on the substrate by photolithography; forming a first insulating layer by ink jetting so as to cover a part of the first wiring layer and expose an exposed section of the first wiring layer; and forming a second wiring layer by ink jetting partly over the first wiring layer, with the first insulating layer being between the part of the first wiring layer and a part of the second wiring layer. A wider variety of conductive material and insulating material can be used for forming the wiring layers and the insulating layers on the substrate by ink jetting, while the wiring board has a first wiring layer having high density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideo IMAI, Kazuaki SAKURADA
  • Publication number: 20080115352
    Abstract: A memory card wherein a substrate is affixed to a cap is formed without the projection of substrate edges from a back surface of the cap. The memory card includes a substrate having a sealing member bonded to a recess in the cap. By utilizing a difference in thermal expansion coefficient between the sealing member and the substrate, the substrate is warped so that its central portion projects away from the cap. The shallow recess is deeper than the sum of the thickness of the substrate and the thickness of an adhesive for bonding the substrate to the bottom of the shallow recess, whereby peripheral edges of the substrate retract into the shallow recess without projecting from the back surface of the cap. The cap is shaped as a card several millimeters thick. A memory chip and control chip are incorporated in the sealing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Takahiro Osawa, Yoichi Kawata, Atsushi Fujishima, Tamaki Wada, Kenichi Imura
  • Publication number: 20080115353
    Abstract: A method of forming an interconnection, including a spring contact element, by lithographic techniques. In one embodiment, the method includes applying a masking material over a first portion of a substrate, the masking material having an opening which will define a first portion of a spring structure, depositing a structure material (e.g., conductive material) in the opening, and overfilling the opening with the structure material, removing a portion of the structure material, and removing a first portion of the masking material. In this embodiment, at least a portion of the first portion of the spring structure is freed of masking material. In one aspect of the invention, the method includes planarizing the masking material layer and structure material to remove a portion of the structure material. In another aspect, the spring structure formed includes one of a post portion, a beam portion, and a tip structure portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Gaetan L. Mathieu, Benjamin N. Eldridge, Gary W. Grube
  • Publication number: 20080115354
    Abstract: A probe unit comprises a substrate and a lead formed on the substrate and having a tip part projecting from an edge of the substrate and contacting to an electrode of a sample, and a thick part of which thickness is thicker than the tip part. The probe unit can make continuity with a sample firmly with a proper contact pressure while lowering electrical resistance of leads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: YAMAHA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masahiro Sugiura, Kunio Hiyama, Susumu Ogino
  • Publication number: 20080115355
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board is disclosed. Using the method, which includes embedding a first circuit pattern and a second circuit pattern in one side and the other side of an insulation substrate, forming a via hole by removing portions of the insulation substrate and the first circuit pattern, and electrically connecting the first circuit pattern and the second circuit pattern by forming a plating layer in the via hole, it is possible to form high-density circuits, as circuitry may be formed in portions that might have been occupied by lands, and more circuitry may be implemented for a given area of insulation substrate, whereby a fine-patterned printed circuit board may be implemented that has a high degree of integration. Also, a printed circuit board can be produced which allows good signal transfers between layers and with which fine circuit patterns can be implemented with inexpensive costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-Hyun Park, Byoung-Youl Min, Je-Gwang Yoo, Myung-Sam Kang
  • Publication number: 20080115356
    Abstract: A tool that is used to correctly measure the proper termination length of the exposed twisted conductor pairs of a cable for insertion into a telecommunications plug and to correctly preform the positional arrangement of the individual conductors for insertion into the plug in a single step is disclosed. A method of terminating an end of a stripped twisted conductor pair cable to a telecommunications plug having a plurality of conductor receiving channels using such a tool is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Karl J. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20080115357
    Abstract: A valve retainer is provided for securably retaining a discharge valve assembly within a recess formed in a scroll. The valve retainer can be installed between the recess of the non-orbital scroll and the discharge valve assembly to retain the discharge valve assembly at the recess. The valve retainer can include a ring-like body having inwardly and/or outwardly extending tangs for cooperating with structure formed on the respective valve and the recess of the non-orbital scroll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Feng E. Li, Jin Zhang, Samuel P. Busching, Shane J. Angle, William P. Tobe
  • Publication number: 20080115358
    Abstract: A rotor component assembly including at least one void space formed therein that provides for reduction in weight of the component and/or cooling of the component during operation. The rotor component is formed by positioning a coated mild steel insert within a mold having an internal cross-section substantially the same in dimensions as the final rotor component. The mold is filled with a superalloy metal powder and undergoes hot-isostatic pressing to consolidate the powder about the coated core insert and form a superalloy structure. The mold is removed from about the superalloy structure and the core insert is removed from within the superalloy structure, thereby defining the at least one internal void within the rotor component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Derek A. Rice, Brian A. Hann, Andrew F. Hieber
  • Publication number: 20080115359
    Abstract: A thin film heater for a micro-fluid ejection head and methods for making the thin film heater and for making micro-fluid ejection heads containing the thin film heater. In one embodiment, a thin film heater comprises a tantalum-aluminum-nitride thin film material having a nano-crystalline structure consisting essentially of AlN, TaN, and TaAl alloys. A sheet resistance of the thin film heater ranges from about 100 to about 600 ohms per square. The thin film heater has a thickness ranging from about 100 to about 800 Angstroms and exhibits improved aluminum/silicon diffusion barrier properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Yimin Guan, Carl Edmond Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20080115360
    Abstract: A charge plate and a method for fabricating a charge plate for an ink jet printhead includes the steps of removing portions of conductive material from a dimensionally stable substrate with a coating of conductive material to form at least a first and second electrode on a first face with a first space between the first and second electrodes, removing portions of conductive material from the dimensionally stable substrate with a coating of conductive material to form a first electrode extension which engages the first electrode on the conductive charging face, and a second electrode extension which engages the second electrode on the conductive charging face, whereby the first and second electrode extensions are electrically isolated from each other, additionally forming a first space between the electrode extensions, which connects with the first space between the electrode extensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Brian Morris, Richard Sexton, Michael Baumer, James Harrison
  • Publication number: 20080115361
    Abstract: Methods are provided for making a reservoir-based sensor device. The method may include fabricating a first substrate portion which comprises an upper surface, an opposed lower surface, a plurality of through holes defining reservoirs between said upper surface and said lower surface, and a plurality of reservoir caps closing off one end of said through holes at said upper surface; fabricating a plurality of sensors on an upper surface of a second substrate portion; aligning the first and second substrate portions such that each of said plurality of sensors is in alignment with each of said plurality of reservoirs; and bonding together the lower surface of said first substrate portion and the upper surface of said second substrate portion to seal each of said sensors inside the reservoir with which it is aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: MICROCHIPS, INC.
    Inventors: John T. Santini, Norman F. Sheppard, Chung Chang Young, Robert S. Langer
  • Publication number: 20080115362
    Abstract: A hydrogen storage tank (11) and method for replacing an open-close valve that prevents oxidizing of a hydrogen absorption alloy (MH) accommodated in a tank body (12) when replacing an open-close valve (30) connected to a hydrogen supply-release pipe (28) extending from a tank body (12). The hydrogen storage tank (11) includes a tank body (12) accommodating hydrogen absorption material (MH), a hydrogen supply-release pipe (28) for supplying hydrogen gas to the tank body (12) and releasing hydrogen gas from the tank body (12), and a gas supply pipe (24) for supply inert gas to the tank body (12) and arranged independently from the hydrogen supply-release pipe (28). The method for replacing an open-close valve (30) connected to the hydrogen supply-release pipe (28) includes supplying inert gas through a gas supply pipe (24) to the tank body (12) and replacing the open-close valve in a state in which inert gas can be released from the hydrogen supply-release pipe (28).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Keiji Toh, Daigoro Mori
  • Publication number: 20080115363
    Abstract: A vehicular frame assembly upon which a body portion and other components of a vehicle can be mounted is manufactured by initially casting a node that includes a body portion having a plurality of mounting portions. A first structural member is secured to each of the mounting portions of the node. Second structural members are secured to the first structural members to form a vehicular frame assembly upon which a body portion and other components of a vehicle can be mounted. If desired, a plurality of nodes is initially cast that each include a body portion having a plurality of mounting portions. A plurality of structural members is secured to the plurality of nodes to form the vehicular frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Marando, Scott McGill, Jason Poirier, Andrew Simboli
  • Publication number: 20080115364
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an interior trim panel disposable proximate vehicular sheet metal includes the steps of forming a multi-layer headliner by providing a substrate that includes a front surface, a back surface opposite the front surface, and a substrate thickness bound by the front and back surfaces; forming at least one slit that completely extends through the substrate, wherein the at least one slit defines at least one first opening in the substrate, and at least one second opening in the substrate, wherein the at least one first opening is formed in the front surface, wherein the at least one second opening is formed in the back surface; and concealing the at least one first opening by providing a covering adjacent the front surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Eichler, Michael Pelchat, Andre Verellen
  • Publication number: 20080115365
    Abstract: A hair removing apparatus for removing hairs by using soap includes a water-resistant body case having a driving source therein; and a hair removing head attached to the water-resistant body case, the hair removing head having a hair removing unit driven by the driving source to pull out the hairs. The hair removing head has a bubble retention member that encloses the hair removing unit to retain soap bubbles therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Matsusaka, Tetsuro Hashiguchi, Kenichi Muraki
  • Publication number: 20080115366
    Abstract: A safety razor is provided comprising a razor cartridge mounted on pivoting connecting structure of a handle. The razor cartridge has four or more razor blades. The pivot axis of the razor cartridge is rearward of the midpoint of the cartridge width and below a plane tangent to the guard and cap structures of the housing of the razor cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Follo, Andrew Hitchcock, Paul Richard
  • Publication number: 20080115367
    Abstract: A removeable attachment for a powered tool includes a frame with a continuous loop blade positioned in a coplanar relationship with the frame along a system of blade guides so that a cutting surface of the blade faces a desired cutting area. The relative positions between the frame arms, the frame handle, and the blade provides a degree of stability and control that allows the operator to precisely and accurately control the cutting surface of the blade along curves, notches, and protrusions, including those involved in coping and sanding. In addition, this arrangement results in a compact design that positions the cutting surface in close proximity to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: James P. Glynn
  • Publication number: 20080115368
    Abstract: A pair of gardening shears comprises: a first shear element having a cutting blade portion at one end, a combining portion at the opposite end comprising a pivot hole and a shear element combining hole, and a first handle further attached to the first shear element; a second shear element having an anvil blade portion at one end, and a combining portion at the opposite end comprising a pivot hole and a shear element combining hole as well as a handle shaft combining hole a handle shaft axially positioned within a second handle; a pivot member, a shear element combining pin; and a shear element pivot shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Su-Hua Shan
  • Publication number: 20080115369
    Abstract: A roofing saw assembly and corresponding method of use for cutting into a roof a predetermined depth. The saw assembly may or may not include the saw itself. But it otherwise includes a frame having a base and a handle. Front and rear wheel sets are carried on the frame for supporting the frame in rolling movement above a roofing surface. A dead-man brake assembly is associated with at least one of the wheel sets wherein the brake is engaged with the wheel set until it is released to permit wheel rotation. A saw platform is carried on the frame, with the platform being adapted to support the power saw a predetermined height above the roofing surface. A height adjuster is disposed between the frame and the platform for adjusting the saw platform relative to the frame. The assembly can be used to cut roof sections of a predetermined size for easy and tidy removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth F. Collister, Brenden J. Jones
  • Publication number: 20080115370
    Abstract: A handsaw for holding a saw blade for cutting is disclosed to include a handle having an cantilever bar, an extension bar pivoted to the cantilever bar and turnable relative to the handle between a received position and an extended position, a blade-retaining arm pivoted to one end of the extension bar remote from the handle and turnable about the axis of the extension bar, and two blade retaining members respectively provided at the handle and the blade-retaining arm for the mounting of a saw blade when the extension bar is turned to the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Walley Chao
  • Publication number: 20080115371
    Abstract: A power tool, a saw and a circular saw. The power tool may include a handle including a support portion movably supportable on the housing portion and extending substantially about the circumference of the housing portion. The support portion may include a second end movable relative to a first end such that the support portion selectively applies a force to the housing portion. The saw may include a bevel angle detent mechanism in which one of the detent member and the recess is angularly adjustable relative to the associated one of the detent support and the recess support to adjust the predetermined bevel angle position. A bevel angle detent mechanism may include an engagement operating assembly operable between a detent engagement-enabled condition, in which the detent member is engageable in the recess, and a detent engagement-prevention condition, in which the detent member is prevented from engaging the recess. The circular saw may include a spindle lock assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas W. Allen, Scott R. Fischer, Peter A. Banach, Steven L. Berg
  • Publication number: 20080115372
    Abstract: In order to detect a vehicle position on a rail assembly, magnetorestrictive sensors are integrated into said rail assembly and marking magnets are disposed on the vehicles. Measuring bars are successively arranged without overlapping each other, thereby forming a measuring path. In order to detect the vehicle position even in areas where the bars are jointed to each other, each vehicle is provided with at least two marking magnets which are arranged at a certain distance from each other. A rail switch provided with at least two measuring bars is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Hanspeter Vogel, Peter Huber
  • Publication number: 20080115373
    Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Bear Archery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Rager
  • Publication number: 20080115374
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gravity gradiometer for measuring components of the gravity gradient tensor. The gravity gradiometer comprises a housing and a gimballed support structure with at least one actuator. The gravity gradiometer further comprises at least one sensor mass arranged for movement in response to a gravity gradient. The gravity gradiometer also comprises a transducer that is arranged so that the movement of the at least one sensor mass relative to a portion of the transducer generates a transducer signal. Further, the gravity gradiometer comprises an electrical feedback loop arranged to direct an electrical signal to the actuator of the external support structure. The gravity gradiometer is arranged so that an influence of an external angular acceleration on the rotation of the housing is reduced by the actuator when the transducer generates a transducer signal effected by the external angular acceleration on the gravity gradiometer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Technological Resources Pty - Limited
    Inventors: Frank Joachim Van Kann, John Winterflood
  • Publication number: 20080115375
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gravity gradiometer for measuring components of the gravity gradient tensor. The gravity gradiometer comprises at least one sensor mass for movement in response to a gravity gradient. The gravity gradiometer also comprises a pivotal coupling enabling the movement of the at least one sensor mass about an axis. Further, the gravity gradiometer comprises a plurality of capacitors. Each capacitor has first and second capacitor elements positioned opposite each other so that a gap is defined between respective first and second capacitor elements. The capacitors are arranged so that movement of the at least one sensor mass results in a change in the gap between respective first and second capacitor elements. At least one of the capacitor elements has at least two separate capacitor portions arranged so that separate voltages can be applied to the capacitor portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Technological Resources Pty - Limited
    Inventor: Frank Joachim Van Kann
  • Publication number: 20080115376
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gravity gradiometer for measuring components of the gravity gradient tensor. The gravity gradiometer comprises at least one sensor mass for movement in response to a gravity gradient and a pivotal coupling enabling the movement of the at least one sensor mass about an axis. Further, the gravity gradiometer comprises a constant charge capacitor that is arranged so that the movement of the at least one sensor mass generates a change in a voltage across the constant charge capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Technological Resources Pty-Limited
    Inventor: Frank Joachim Van Kann
  • Publication number: 20080115377
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of tuning properties of a gravity gradiometer for measuring components of the gravity gradient tensor. The gravity gradiometer comprises a pair of first and second transversely arranged sensor masses that are arranged for movement about an axis and relative to each other in response to a gravity gradient. The gravity gradiometer further comprises first and second capacitors for sensing and influencing the movement of the first and second sensor masses. The method comprising applying a bias voltage to at least one of the capacitors for generating an electrostatic force which acts on one of the sensor masses and thereby influences the movement of that sensor mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Technological Resources Pty -Limited
    Inventor: Frank Joachim Van Kann
  • Publication number: 20080115378
    Abstract: A measuring arrangement for measuring clearance between a bearing internal part and a bearing external part of a bearing, in particular in an aircraft or spacecraft, is disclosed. The idea underlying the measuring arrangement is to adjust the bearing part relative to the bearing external part with an adjusting device and to measure the adjustment carried out with a measuring device. The advantage according to the measuring arrangement is that a much more accurate and repeatable measuring may be achieved relative to current measuring which depends on the intuition and experience of the mechanic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Per Nilsson, Andre Thomas, Andreas Kammlott
  • Publication number: 20080115379
    Abstract: The present invention provides device for measuring a seal gap of a vehicle, which more conveniently and precisely measures the dimensions of a space between a moving part and a mounting part of a vehicle body, thus more precisely controlling the tolerance of a gap defined between the moving part and the mounting part. The device includes a plate member installed in a gap created between a moving part and a mounting part of a vehicle body; a gap sensor mounted to the plate member and configured to measure the dimensions of the seal gap; a transmitter outputting a value measured from the gap sensor; a receiver receiving a signal output from the transmitter; and operation processing equipment configured to process a value from the receiver and output the dimensions of the seal gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Keun-Seop Park
  • Publication number: 20080115380
    Abstract: A laundry apparatus according to the present invention ensures an improved laundry drying efficiency. In the laundry apparatus, an air guide (71) is provided on an upper edge portion of an outer tub opening (4a) as being opposed to an air inlet (6). Drying air flowing downward from the air inlet (6) to be supplied to the outer tub opening (4a) impinges on an inclined wall (72) of the air guide (71). The drying air impinging on the inclined wall (72) is deflected into a drum (5) through a drum opening (5a) (as indicated by a broken-line arrow). Thus, the drying air is prevented from further flowing downward in the outer tub opening (4a) into a gap (70) defined between the outer tub (4) and the drum (5), but supplied to laundry in the drum (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicants: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD., Sanyo Electric Techno Create Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Masafumi Nishino, Kazushige Murakami, Mitsuru Naganawa
  • Publication number: 20080115381
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry dryer that can prevent as well as remove wrinkles of laundry. A laundry dryer includes a drum in which laundry is held; a hot air heater that heats air to supply hot air to the drum; a steam generator that generates steam to supply the steam to the drum; and a water tank to hold water to supply to the steam generator, the water tank in flow communication with a water supply hole through which water is supplied into the water tank with the water tank kept in flow communication with the steam generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sang Hun Bae, Chul Jin Choi, Dong Hyun Kim, Young Bok Son
  • Publication number: 20080115382
    Abstract: Vacuum concentrator, comprising a vacuum chamber with a closure which may be sealed in an airtight manner, a centrifuge rotor arranged in the vacuum chamber with at least one receiver for at least one vessel for samples to be dried, a drive motor arranged outside the vacuum chamber for driving the centrifuge rotor, a vacuum pump connected to the vacuum chamber, a tempering device associated with the vacuum chamber for tempering the at least one sample in the vacuum chamber, a pressure sensor associated with the vacuum chamber for detecting the pressure inside the vacuum chamber and an electrical control and evaluating device which is connected to the drive motor, the vacuum pump, the tempering device and the pressure sensor, for detecting the end point of the vacuum concentration by means of the pressures detected by the pressure sensor in the vacuum chamber and terminating the vacuum concentration when the end point is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Eppendorf AG
    Inventors: Frank Ramhold, Klaas van den Berghe, Bert Olaf Grimm, Wolfgang Goemann, Rebecca Hess, Felix Francke
  • Publication number: 20080115383
    Abstract: A method of drying a honeycomb formed body comprising an outer wall, partition walls disposed inside the outer wall, and cells surrounded by the partition walls and extending in an axial direction of the honeycomb formed body. The method of drying a honeycomb formed body comprises a drying step of starting to dry in a state of covering at least a part of the outer wall with a guide covering the outer wall so as not to come into contact with the outer wall. Alternatively, the method of drying a honeycomb formed body comprises a drying step of drying in a state of covering at least a part of the outer wall with a guide that covers the outer wall so as to come into contact with the outer wall, wherein in the drying step the pressure applied to the outer wall by the guide at the contact portion is less than 0.2 MPa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: NGK Insulators, LTD.
    Inventors: Masayuki Nate, Makoto Osamura, Takahisa Kaneko, Yukihisa Wada
  • Publication number: 20080115384
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for drying objects (2), especially painted vehicle bodies. According to said method, the objects (2) are displaced through a dry zone (8) wherein they are hardened in an inert gas atmosphere. Inert gas is continuously or intermittently removed from the dry zone (8), and guided along at least one surface which is cooled to a temperature below the dew point of the impurities contained in the inert gas. In this way, the impurities condense on the cooled surface. The relatively costly inert gas can thus be used for a long time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Josef Krizek, Werner Swoboda, Jurgen Hanf
  • Publication number: 20080115385
    Abstract: An absorbent footwear liner comprising an upper absorbent layer and a lower layer comprising an adhesive equal in size to the upper layer for adhering the liner to substantially the entire surface of a footbed for absorbing and dissipating moisture thereon and preventing foot slippage on a shoe footbed due to perspiration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Shannon McLinden
  • Publication number: 20080115386
    Abstract: A Split-toed Shoe is disclosed. The shoe has a special upper that includes a split toe. In order to provide additional durability and stability, the sole of the shoe does not have a corresponding split in the toe. Furthermore, in order to add aesthetic appeal and versatility, the shoe may include a toe strap configured to accept exchangeable buckles thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Donald R. Geuss
  • Publication number: 20080115387
    Abstract: The subject invention improves traditional safety equipment intended to protect the lower leg, ankle, foot, and toes applicable in industrial and commercial as well as casual and athletic uses. The personal protective equipment (PPE) of the subject invention comprises a soleplate, a metatarsal component, a toe cap, and a tibia-fibula component; these components can be implemented alone or in combination within a shoe or boot providing for various levels of protection depending on the desired application. Further embodiments provide for both the implementation of the protective components within the footwear as well as components that can be worn in conjunction with pre-existing shoes or boots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Van T. Walworth, David B. Hook, Thomas Leonard, Craig Whitaker, James F. Walworth, Brian Church, Dave Goldman, Mark Howell
  • Publication number: 20080115388
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching an ascetically pleasing article to existing footwear. In one embodiment, the attachment means does not permanently alter the footwear and can be removed with no or relatively little effect to the existing footwear. In another embodiment, the ascetically pleasing article may be removed from the attachment means and a second ascetically pleasing article may be secured to the attachment means so the overall look of the existing footwear is changed. In another embodiment, the ascetically pleasing article contains rigid or semi-rigid extensions that extend from the ascetically pleasing article and around all or at least a portion of the existing footwear and help secure the article to the existing footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Sandy L. Bounds
  • Publication number: 20080115389
    Abstract: A shoe sole includes: a sole unit defining at least one recess; at least one elastic body received in the recess and having a cellular structure that defines at least two levels of cells, the two levels of the cells being disposed one above the other, each of the cells defining a cell space therein; and a filler material that fills the cell space of each of the cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Joey Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20080115390
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the removal of snow from the ground. The invention includes an arrangement of plates and cables constructed and arranged to tilt a first or main plate disposed on or over a ground surface where snow removal is desired. The plates are connected to a set of cables, preferably arranged in a Y shaped configuration so that the main plate is tilted to one side by a motor driving the cable structure and lifting and tilting the main plate so that snow on the main plate slides off of the tilted main plate and into a base located on a side of the main plate. A second or mini plate is arranged preferably under the center area of the main plate and the cables are connected to the mini plate to lift and tilt the main plate to cause the snow to slide into the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Walker Guerrier
  • Publication number: 20080115391
    Abstract: A jack assembly integrated with a plow hitch assembly includes a horizontally supported, rotatable jack tube and a jack leg extending from the tube, rotatable with the tube between a vertical, deployed position and a retracted position. An actuator has one end attached to the jack assembly and another end forming a handle projecting above the hitch frame, for rotating the jack assembly. The jack leg can be selectively extended and retracted relative to the tube when the jack assembly is deployed. A method embodiment includes lowering the plow to the ground while the hitch frame is mounted to the vehicle; rotating the jack assembly so the jack leg projects toward the ground; extending the jack leg to contact the ground; rigidly supporting the extended jack leg relative to the hitch frame; demounting the hitch frame from the vehicle; and driving the vehicle out of the hitch frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Charles S. Musso, Tom W. Musso, Brian Weaver
  • Publication number: 20080115392
    Abstract: A plow hitch assembly comprising a hitch frame, a lift frame pivotally connected to the back end of the hitch frame, and a back end effector for mounting to a vehicle. The back end effector has an associated latching device and a distinctly actuated device for locking the latch. A stop surface is situated on the latch, and a selectively displaceable lock block supported by the lift frame, abuts the stop surface to prevent rotation of the latch. Each of two uniformly rectangular mounting arms extends from the back of the lift frame, preferably with a leading end having a pair of vertically oriented rollers at the corners. Each guide has a rectangular main channel conforming in cross section with the arm when the arm is fully inserted into the channel and an entry that is larger in cross sectional area than the front of the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Charles S. Musso, Tom W. Musso, Brian Weaver
  • Publication number: 20080115393
    Abstract: A snow plow assembly with a longitudinally extending plow body has a blade mounting structure that supports a longitudinally extending plow blade. The blade mounting structure has a series of hinges that receive a longitudinally extending pivot rod to couple the plow body to the snow blade and set of springs to bias the snow plow blade into an operative position and to resiliently restore the snow plow blade to the operative position after encountering an obstacle. The hinge portions fixed to the snow plow body each have a receiving slot to slidingly receive a hinge key and the hinge keys define a bearing surface for abutting one end of the coil spring. A locating notch is provided in the hinge keys to limit relative movement between a hinge key an associated hinge portion. A hinge lock to capture the pivot rod is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Gino Paonessa
  • Publication number: 20080115394
    Abstract: A wheeled load transfer device has a load carrying member, a handle assembly and a pair of wheels optionally connected to a distal end of the handles and preferably offset below the plane of the handles. The load carrying member includes opposing side portions, a bottom portion. The load carrying member is rotatable between a first loading position which is preferably parallel to the ground and a second load transporting position which is inclined to the ground to better retain the load. The load carrying member can be rotated to different positions to scoop, transport and dump the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: George Downes
  • Publication number: 20080115395
    Abstract: There is provided a display structure body for escape guide utilizing a light accumulation material which can also be utilized in a normal time in a bright place. The display structure body includes a light transmitting first pattern layer unit having a pattern made by a light accumulation material and a light transmitting second pattern layer unit for normal display, on the surface of a light emitting unit. In a normal time, it has a normal display function such as an advertisement. When power supply is stopped, it is automatically switched to a display of escape guide or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: EZ BRIGHT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mitsunori Saito, Kanji Minamiura
  • Publication number: 20080115396
    Abstract: The protective paper holder has a pair of adjacent, planar, generally transparent and waterproof sheets sealed to one another about a portion of their periphery to form an interior, paper-sheet receiving compartment and an access opening for the paper-sheet receiving compartment. A sealing means associated with the access opening selectively seals the access opening from the surrounding environment. Preferably, this sealing means forms a watertight seal via a zip-lock seal, a set of tongue-in-groove fasteners, a zipper, or a set of hook and loop fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Ricardo Gamboa
  • Publication number: 20080115397
    Abstract: An apparatus for the display of images comprises one or more graphical images, an image support and a display structure. The rigid image support may be releasably attached to the rigid display structure, which may be achieved with one or more magnets. The display structure contains features for display on a mounting surface, e.g., a wall or a desktop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Juergen REINOLD, Thomas M. Mcauliffe, Rajat Shail