Patents Issued in June 12, 2008
  • Publication number: 20080134952
    Abstract: An underwater vehicle comprising, a housing, an internal guidewire dispenser (20) for storing and deploying a guidewire (30), and a splice cavity (40) defining a storage space (42), for carrying and deploying a splice between the internal guidewire and an external guidewire and excess guidewire resulting from splicing the internal and external guidewires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Alan Tull
  • Publication number: 20080134953
    Abstract: A plastic substrate comprises two or more approximately planar walls (47) conjoined by elongate paralleling ribs (45) to define a plurality of elongate channels (44) to form a combination floor (39) and hull (38) of a corrugated plastic water craft. An exterior surface of the hull includes a plurality of openings located between the craft's bow and aft which facilitate a water's entry and exiting locations, (22) (24) (46) (48) (50) (51) and via a slit(s), a slot(s), a circular aperture(s), a flapped aperture(s) or notch(es); and where the water serves as a stabilizing ballast. A length of the elongate water filled flute channels is reduced to permit a quicker purging of any randomly moving air pockets (68) to provide a more consistent uniformly stabilized combination floor and hull.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Samuel James Wagenknecht, Terry Lee Wagenknecht, Charles Maxwell Wagenknecht
  • Publication number: 20080134954
    Abstract: A survey marker having a rod with a pointed tip and a shank extending therefrom composed of a rod or rebar material. A head extending from a distal end of the rod opposite the point may include means for retaining a survey flag, means for engaging a drive tool, and means for alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Clarence E. Truax
  • Publication number: 20080134955
    Abstract: Indicators of this invention show the existence of a convoy of vehicles and the position of a vehicle in the convoy. Safety on the highway is improved for both the convoy and non-convoy vehicles. The ability of convoy vehicles to maintain position in the convoy is improved by the use of indicators. A variety of indicators may be used, such as flags, magnetic signs, projected images, illuminated signs, window decals, or beacons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Lisa Ann Morrow
  • Publication number: 20080134956
    Abstract: A gauge has a face plate which includes indicia thereon to indicate specific values of a parameter. A laser system is disposed behind and/or in front of the face plate to project a beam onto the face plate to indicate the value of a parameter. A stepper motor moves the beam based upon the output of a sensor which monitors the parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: David Cook, Steve Tononi, Jagadeesh Krishnamurthy, Chris Arms
  • Publication number: 20080134957
    Abstract: A crucible for growing III-nitride (e.g., aluminum nitride) single crystals is provided. The crucible includes an elongated wall structure defining an interior crystal growth cavity. Embodiments include a plurality of grains and a wall thickness of at least about 1.5 times the average grain size. In particular embodiments, the crucible includes first and second layers of grains the first layer including grains forming an inside surface thereof and the second layer being superposed with the first layer. The crucible may be fabricated from tungsten-rhenium (W—Re) alloys; rhenium (Re); tantalum monocarbide (TaC); tantalum nitride (Ta2N); hafnium nitride (HfN); a mixture of tungsten and tantalum (W—Ta); tungsten (W); and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Crystal IS, Inc.
    Inventors: Leo J. Schowalter, Glen A. Slack
  • Publication number: 20080134958
    Abstract: An improved system based on the Czochralski process for continuous growth of a single crystal ingot comprises a low aspect ratio, large diameter, and substantially flat crucible, including an optional weir surrounding the crystal. The low aspect ratio crucible substantially eliminates convection currents and reduces oxygen content in a finished single crystal silicon ingot. A separate level controlled silicon pre-melting chamber provides a continuous source of molten silicon to the growth crucible advantageously eliminating the need for vertical travel and a crucible raising system during the crystal pulling process. A plurality of heaters beneath the crucible establish corresponding thermal zones across the melt. Thermal output of the heaters is individually controlled for providing an optimal thermal distribution across the melt and at the crystal/melt interface for improved crystal growth. Multiple crystal pulling chambers are provided for continuous processing and high throughput.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAICX, INC
    Inventor: David L Bender
  • Publication number: 20080134959
    Abstract: An integrated optical waveguide has a first optical waveguide, a second optical waveguide, and a groove. The second optical waveguide is coupled to the first optical waveguide and has a refractive index that is different from the first optical waveguide. The groove is disposed so as to traverse an optical path of the first optical waveguide and is separated from an interface between the first optical waveguide and the second optical waveguide by a predetermined spacing. The spacing from the interface and the width of the groove are determined such that reflection at a boundary between the first optical waveguide and the second optical waveguide is weakened. A semiconductor board may be disposed at a boundary between the first optical waveguide and the second optical waveguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
    Inventors: Makoto Kasu, Toshiki Makimoto, Kenji Ueda, Yoshiharu Yamauchi
  • Publication number: 20080134960
    Abstract: An integrated optical waveguide has a first optical waveguide, a second optical waveguide, and a groove. The second optical waveguide is coupled to the first optical waveguide and has a refractive index that is different from the first optical waveguide. The groove is disposed so as to traverse an optical path of the first optical waveguide and is separated from an interface between the first optical waveguide and the second optical waveguide by a predetermined spacing. The spacing from the interface and the width of the groove are determined such that reflection at a boundary between the first optical waveguide and the second optical waveguide is weakened. A semiconductor board may be disposed at a boundary between the first optical waveguide and the second optical waveguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
    Inventors: Makoto Kasu, Toshiki Makimoto, Kenji Ueda, Yoshiharu Yamauchi
  • Publication number: 20080134961
    Abstract: Patterned single crystals and related devices are facilitated. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, organic semiconducting single-crystals are manufactured using a plurality of surface regions on a substrate. The diffusivity and/or the rate of desorption is controlled at each surface region and at the substrate to grow at least one organic semiconducting single crystal at each surface region from a vapor-phase organic material. This control is effected, for example, before and/or during the introduction of vapor-phase organic material to the surface regions. In some embodiments, the surface regions include an organic film such as octadecyltriethoxysilane (OTS), and in other embodiments, the surface regions include carbon nanotube bundles, either of which can be implemented to exhibit a surface roughness and/or other characteristics that facilitate selective crystal nucleation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Zhenan Bao, Alejandro L. Briseno, Colin C. Reese, Stefan C. B. Mannsfeld, Shuhong Liu, Mang-Mang Ling
  • Publication number: 20080134962
    Abstract: A crystallization method includes the steps of melting a crystallized material in a crucible by heating, and growing a crystal by cooling and coagulating the melted material, wherein said melting step includes introducing a predetermined gas into the melted material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Yasunao OYAMA, Kazutaka Terashima
  • Publication number: 20080134963
    Abstract: A crystal forming apparatus and method for using the apparatus, the method including depositing a precipitant solution in a site, incubating the site, during which time volatile vapor evaporates from the precipitant solution and accumulates in the site, and pumping the accumulated volatile vapor away from the site. An exemplary apparatus includes a sealed site except for a vent on the sealed site. In one embodiment, the vent is a passive vent that inhibits vapor diffusion out of the site. In another embodiment, the vent is an active vent that opens in response to a pressure differential. The present invention accelerates and controls the crystal growth process by pumping volatile vapor away from the sealed site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Richard H. Goodwin, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080134964
    Abstract: A system for producing a crystal formed from a material with impurities has a crucible for containing the material. The crucible has, among other things, a crystal region for forming the crystal, an introduction region for receiving the material, and a removal region for removing a portion of the material. The crucible is configured to produce a generally one directional flow of the material (in liquid form) from the introduction region toward the removal region. This generally one directional flow causes the removal region to have a higher concentration of impurities than the introduction region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Evergreen Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: David Harvey, Weidong Huang, Richard L. Wallace, Leo van Glabbeek, Emanuel M. Sachs
  • Publication number: 20080134965
    Abstract: A device (1) for manufacturing a three-dimensional object by a layer wise solidification of a building material at positions in the respective layers corresponding to the object is provided. The device comprises a building field, in which the solidification of the material in powder form takes place; an application element (61), that applies the building material in powder form in the form of a layer; and a drive mechanism (59) that moves the application element (61) across the building field in order to apply the layer of the building material. The drive mechanism (59) is configured such that for the application of layers it moves the application element (61) between a first end position on a first side of the building field and a second end position on an opposite second side of the building field on a circular path back and forth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems
    Inventors: Hans Perret, Thomas Halder, Peter Keller, Thomas Mattes
  • Publication number: 20080134966
    Abstract: Apparatus for applying fluids such as adhesive, in particular hot-melt glue, onto a substrate that is movable relative to the apparatus. The apparatus includes a basic body (12) and an applicator valve (22) for selective interruption or release of the stream of fluid. The basic body (12) is connectable to a fluid source and includes a slit-shaped nozzle opening (54) that communicates with a distribution channel (14), and a piston (16) that is movably situated in the distribution channel (14), by means of which the length of the distribution channel (14) which may be supplied with fluid is variable. The nozzle opening (54) communicates with the distribution channel (14) by means of a plurality of output channels (18) spaced at a distance from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kai Luebbecke, Thomas Burmester, Hubert Kufner
  • Publication number: 20080134967
    Abstract: Liquid ejection chips 101, each having a ejection port 103, a supply port 104 communicating with the ejection port 103 by way of a flow channel 108 and a heater arranged in the flow channel 108, are bonded to a single chip plate 102 to form a two-dimensional array. As a result, a liquid ejection unit having a plurality of ejection ports 103 and a plurality of supply ports 104 is formed. As the heaters are driven while probe solutions are supplied to the respective supply ports 104, the probe solutions are ejected from the ejection ports 103 to the outside under the pressure of bubbles. The probe solutions of mutually different types are ejected respectively from the ejection ports 103 and made to adhere to a solid-phase substrate. Thus, a desired probe array can be manufactured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kenta Udagawa, Shuzo Iwanaga, Toshiaki Hirosawa
  • Publication number: 20080134968
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method for injecting assuredly a given amount of a coloring agent to an outer surface of an electric wire and coloring it. An apparatus for coloring an electric wire 1 includes coloring nozzles 31. The coloring nozzles 31 each has a solenoid valve 51 to inject or stop injection of a coloring agent to an outer surface 3a of an electric wire by opening or closing the solenoid valve. A spike voltage is applied to a coil 40 of the solenoid valve 51 when the coloring agent is injected. The spike voltage is a voltage applied to the coil 40 which is necessary to open the solenoid valve 51. The spike voltage is applied to the coil 40 to open the solenoid valve 51 and stopped after a given period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takeshi Kamata, Keigo Sugimura, Sei Saito, Kiyoshi Yagi
  • Publication number: 20080134969
    Abstract: A powder coating cabin for a powder coating installation comprises a flat floor section arranged horizontally or inclined, and a blow-off nozzle for blowing off powder that has settled on the floor section. According to the invention the blow-off nozzle is movably arranged, and in particular preferably parallel to the floor section. As a result of the movability a relatively large floor section can be freed from powder very effectively using only one blow-off nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: EISENMANN ANLAGENBAU GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bezner, Joerg Pfau, Norbert Strasser, Joachim Rudolf
  • Publication number: 20080134970
    Abstract: A system is provided for plasma treating a plastic component having an exterior surface and an inside surface. The system comprises at least one fixture. The fixture includes a support structure, a plurality of locating features, and a plurality of holding devices which cooperate to position a portion of the exterior surface to within a specified tolerance. The system further comprises at least one APAP nozzle configured to move relative to the exterior surface along a path, wherein the APAP nozzle directs a plasma jet onto the portion producing a functionalized polymer layer covering the portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ann Straccia, Larry P. Haack, Joseph Walter Holubka, Thomas Murray
  • Publication number: 20080134971
    Abstract: An injection nozzle having a nozzle body defining an injection cavity and at least one curing device integrally formed within the nozzle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: AIRBUS UK LIMITED
    Inventor: Jeremy Bradley
  • Publication number: 20080134972
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a liquid applying apparatus which can inhibit a variation in application amount associated with the individual variability of a component of the apparatus. According to the present invention, a liquid holding space in which a liquid is held is formed between the applying member and the liquid holding member. When the applying member moves, the liquid attached to the applying member is fed out of the liquid holding space together with the applying member. The liquid is applied to a medium. The application amount of liquid applied to the applying medium varies depending on the individual variability of a component such as a liquid applying member. The variation in liquid application amount is adjusted by adjusting section for adjusting, the rotation speed of the liquid holding member or the flow speed of the liquid flowing through the liquid holding space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoshinori Nakagawa, Osamu Iwasaki, Atsuhiko Masuyama, Satoshi Masuda, Naoji Otsuka
  • Publication number: 20080134973
    Abstract: A position adjusting apparatus adjusts a mounting position in mounting a substrate on a substrate holder within a sputtering system by a vacuum robot. The position adjusting apparatus has a memory for storing information on the mounting position, driving unit for mounting the substrate on the substrate holder by the vacuum robot on the basis of the stored information on the mounting position, measuring unit for measuring a mounted state of the mounted substrate, judging unit for judging whether or not displacement has occurred on the basis of the measured result and correcting unit for correcting the information on the position for mounting the substrate when it is judged that displacement has occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: Susumu Ohtsuka, Katsunori Takahashi, Hiroshi Akiba
  • Publication number: 20080134974
    Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus generates plasma of a processing gas in a processing chamber and performs plasma processing on a substrate. The plasma processing apparatus is provided with a gas through plate between a plasma generating region which corresponds to the substrate on the susceptor and an external region of such region. The through hole forming region is provided with a first region which corresponds to a center portion of the substrate; a second region arranged on an outer circumference of the first region; and a third region which is arranged on an outer circumference of the second region and includes an external region of the substrate. The diameter of a through hole in the first region is the smallest, and that of a through hole in the third region is the largest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
    Inventors: Tetsuro TAKAHASHI, Koji Maekawa
  • Publication number: 20080134975
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vacuum depositions systems and related deposition methods. Vacuum deposition systems that use one or more cyropanels for localized pumping of a deposition region where a substrate is positioned are provided. The present invention is particularly applicable to pumping and minimizing reevaporation of high vapor pressure deposition materials during molecular beam epitaxy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: David William Gotthold, Richard Charles Bresnahan, Scott Wayne Priddy, Mark Lee O'Steen
  • Publication number: 20080134976
    Abstract: A shower head having a plurality of ejection holes for supplying an organic metal gas at uniform density to the surface of a substrate and a plurality of ejection holes for supplying an oxidizing gas at uniform density to the same is provided in a reaction furnace of an MOCVD system. A heater for heating the inside to a temperature higher than the thermal decomposition point of the organic metal gas but lower than the film forming temperature is provided in the vicinity of the substrate-side surface of the shower head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicants: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED, NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroshi Shinriki, Kenji Matsumoto, Toru Tatsumi
  • Publication number: 20080134977
    Abstract: A gas flow in a load-lock type preliminary chamber is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Hitachi Kokusai Electric Inc.
    Inventors: Seiyo Nakashima, Tomoshi Taniyama, Kenichi Suzaki, Yoshikazu Takashima
  • Publication number: 20080134978
    Abstract: The invention relates to a component of a milking machine, particularly of a milking machine having at least one teat cup and a milking collecting piece, with a housing. The inventive component comprises at least one activating unit by means of which at least one activating signal is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Juan Olmedo
  • Publication number: 20080134979
    Abstract: A device for delivering liquid and optionally also solid food to birds, said device comprising a container (1) for liquid having a plurality of nipples (4), arranged on a lower surface of said container, a perch (6) supported below the nipples (4), such that birds on the perch (6) can drink liquid from within the container via the nipples and an attractant such as a feeder (14,22) for attracting birds to the device located on the container. One or more bird feeders (9) for solid feed materials may be attached to the sidewalls of the container (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: CROCKER ENTERPRISES LIMITED
    Inventor: Graham Stuart Crocker
  • Publication number: 20080134980
    Abstract: An improved livestock feeder provided with an adjustable feed dispensing mechanism including control levers which are operatively connected to the feed metering gates to control the flow of feed to livestock. The dispensing mechanism features a control lever which engage an array of indexing holes formed in the feeder to position the feed gate within the opening to adjust the amount of feed dispensed from the hopper. The dispensing mechanism includes a graduated scale corresponding to each of the index holes to provide a standard setting for the feeder which can be utilized by an animal producer to supply of feed flow at a given stage in the animal's life cycle to obtain a desired growth rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: CTB IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Bondarenko, Bryan S. Shive, Leon S. Zimmerman, George S. Zimmerman, Anthony Martin, Harry R. Van Horn, Andrew Rausch
  • Publication number: 20080134981
    Abstract: The invention is a bag-scoop device to collect cat litter waste. The scoop part is a flat construct which readily folds and squeezes into a disposable scoop or shovel. The are holes in the dish of the shovel to sieve out small litter particles and retains the aggregated waste balls. The manufactured invention includes a bag that contains the scoop and attached frame to hold the bag open to receive the aggregated waste balls. The frame automatically is placed in the opening of the bag as the scoop is removed. In a second option a scraper part is attached to the scoop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Albert A. Selenke, William M. Selenke
  • Publication number: 20080134982
    Abstract: An animal shred comprising an absorbent paper stock for use as a bedding material, wherein the paper stock is folded into signature, shredded, dusted and packaged in a vacuum sealed package. The paper stock may have a design printed thereon on one or both sides utilizing organic or soy-based ink. An animal shred manufacturing process comprising selecting a paper stock; folding the paper stock into signature; shredding the paper stock; dusting the shredded paper stock using a dust collection system and vacuum packaging the paper stock. A scent treatment, such an odorant or a flea deterrent, may be applied to the animal shred. The animal shred may be used as a filler for a cushion, which may be disposable, or the bedding material may be placed in an animal enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Gary E. Thormodsgaard, Elayn D. Ward
  • Publication number: 20080134983
    Abstract: A method of manipulating a spawning cycle of perch across multiple generations that includes identifying a desired out-of-cycle spawning period for perch, selecting a geographic strain of perch having a natural spawning period in proximity to the desired out-of-cycle spawning period, developing a first generation broodstock from the geographic strain, where the broodstock's natural spawning period has been shifted to the desired spawning period using at least one of temperature and photoperiod manipulation, identifying a second desired out-of-cycle spawning period, developing a second generation broodstock from the first generation broodstock, where the second generation broodstock's spawning period has been shifted from the desired out-of-cycle spawning period to the second desired out-of-cycle spawning period using at least one of temperature and photoperiod manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: UWM RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventor: Frederick P. Binkowski
  • Publication number: 20080134984
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment cage liners useful for improving cage cleanliness and extending the period of time between cage cleanings. Also provided are processes for using such liners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo
  • Publication number: 20080134985
    Abstract: A collapsible soft crate comprising a frame having at least one top member, at least one bottom member, and at least two side members. The at least one top and bottom members are hinged along a length thereof. The at least one top member and the at least one bottom member are connected to the at least two side members. At least four panels are connected together and surround at least a portion of the frame. This configuration allows the crate to collapse more compactly than those in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc., a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M Jakubowski, Scott S Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20080134986
    Abstract: A biodegradable material containing starch, a polyvinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate copolymer and plasticizer is provided. The material is injection moldable to produce articles such as those for entertaining animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Novamont S.p.A.
    Inventors: Catia Bastioli, Angelos Rallis, Roberto Lombi
  • Publication number: 20080134987
    Abstract: A bark control device for deterring a dog from barking. The bark control device includes a vibration dampening material forming or covering at least a portion of the bark control device housing. The vibration dampening material reduces the transfer of vibrations through the bark control device housing by reducing the vibrations to levels undetectable by a bark sensor, by preventing the production of vibrations having characteristics sufficiently similar to a bark, and/or by inhibiting the propagation of such vibrations through the bark control device housing. The vibration dampening material of the housing reduces the occurrence of corrections to the dog due to vibrations emanating from a source other than a bark by the dog.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Albert L. Lee, William S. Groh
  • Publication number: 20080134988
    Abstract: A means for deterring a household pet from soiling an area of a residence, which comprises two or more motion detection means in operable connection with each other, and reporting means, whereby said two or more motion detection means are activated by motion of the household pet within detection range of the two or more detection means, said reporting means alarming the household pet, whereby the pet departs an area proximate to the deterring means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Carolyn Lee Dorman
  • Publication number: 20080134989
    Abstract: A leash assembly for use with an animal neck collar includes a cord having a handle portion at one end, a terminal loop at the other end, and a lengthwise portion of the cord therebetween; a ring attached to the terminal loop and through which the lengthwise portion of the cord is slidably disposed so as to provide a loop of adjustable size formed by a section of the lengthwise portion of the cord between the ring and the terminal loop; a fastener for removably attaching the leash assembly to a dog collar; and, a disk shaped stop member removably attachable to the lengthwise portion of the cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Emily Weiss
  • Publication number: 20080134990
    Abstract: Recovery collar for pets comprising a disk-shaped flexible base body which comprises an opening, characterised in that the base body in the region of the opening is connected to a resilient soft sleeve, which encloses a portion of the neck of the pet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Alexandra Ines Schwarz, Jochen Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20080134991
    Abstract: An animal suspender vest harness controls and provides protection from the elements at the same time. This one piece design has a wide band, starting mid-chest, extending around the ribcage. From this a mid portion, extending to the shoulders, with right and left suspender straps extending over the shoulders, criss-crossing diagonally at mid-chest, attaching to the bottom of the ribcage band., where they all connect together. Top center of the ribcage band, is an opening with a connection strap, holding a D-ring to attach a leash. The ergonomic criss crossing suspender strap design, provides a uniformed pressure distribution across the bony structures of the animal only, without applying pressure to the unprotected neck. Additionally, with elastic built into the shoulder areas and the connecting ring strap, along with the wideness of the vest, reduces's the force placed on the animal, and dissipates it across a larger surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Lynn Miriam DePass
  • Publication number: 20080134992
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to improved apparatus and methods for the containment of animal waste, particularly pet waste. Some embodiments relate to methods of intercepting pet waste. Other embodiments relate to pet waste containment apparatus. Still further embodiments relate to apparatus for intercepting animal waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Holly L. Valliant
  • Publication number: 20080134993
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a vaporizer runner structure, wherein the body is concaved to form a runner used to heat a liquid flowing therethrough; a plurality of extension portions is extended from two side walls of the runner to increase the contact area between the liquid and the runner; besides, a cover is used to hood the body and airtight the runner. In the present invention, the extension portions effectively increase the surface area of the runner. Thus, the heating efficiency of the vaporizer is greatly promoted, and steam is output faster. Thereby, the size of the vaporizer can be reduced to benefit product design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Samson Tsen
  • Publication number: 20080134994
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for recovery of waste heat in a boiler system, wherein heat from the hot condensate water in the system, which otherwise would be lost through dissipation, is used for other applications. Particularly, the waste heat energy recovered in the form of hot condensate water can be used to heat makeup water for a hot water tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Sungkyou Choi
  • Publication number: 20080134995
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for recovery of waste heat in a boiler system, wherein heat from the hot condensate water in the system, which otherwise would be lost through dissipation, is used for other applications. Particularly, the waste heat energy recovered in the form of hot condensate water can be used to heat makeup water for a hot water tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Sungkyou Choi
  • Publication number: 20080134996
    Abstract: An engine-driven work machine is provided in which an engine/work machine unit (5) is housed in a box (30) and a cooling fan (15) for generating a flow of cooling air from an air inlet (39) to an air outlet (40) via the surroundings of the engine/work machine unit (5) is disposed within the box (30), wherein a gas/liquid separation chamber (32) for restricting the flow of cooling air is provided between the air inlet (39) and the engine/work machine unit (5), and the gas/liquid separation chamber (32) is provided with a first wall face (32a1) for changing upward flow of cooling air into a lateral direction after it has collided with the first wall face (32a1) and a second wall face (32a2) for changing the lateral direction of flow into an obliquely downward direction. This enables mist contained in cooling air taken into the box to be separated and removed effectively before the cooling air reaches the surroundings of the engine/generator unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: HONDA R&D CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Taiyo Onodera, Hitoshi Yuki
  • Publication number: 20080134997
    Abstract: An engine and a generator driven by the engine are resiliently supported on a frame. A duct member is integrally attached to the engine and the generator to define a continuous cooling-air passage between the duct member and outer peripheral surfaces of the engine and the generator. A cooling fan is disposed on an inlet side of the cooling-air passage. A silencing plate is integrally attached to the duct member and faces an inlet of the cooling-air passage with a ventilation gap defined therebetween. The silencing plate has an area opposing the inlet that is larger than an opening area of the inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Takashi Ito, Taiyo Onodera
  • Publication number: 20080134998
    Abstract: A rotary internal combustion engine has a circular inner chamber, which houses a plurality of cylinders with reciprocating pistons that move in a radial direction towards and away from the center of the inner chamber. A flywheel with distinct vanes or portions is positioned for rotation about a central axis of the inner chamber. A gear assembly operationally connected to the reciprocating pistons forces the flywheel to rotate and impart torque to a central shaft extending though the inner chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: John Wesley Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20080134999
    Abstract: The invention relates to an internal combustion engine comprising at least two cylinders, at each of which at least one inlet for at least one combustion ingredient is provided. The engine comprises communication means, adapted to provide communication between at least a first of the cylinders, at which a first piston is provided, and a second of the cylinders, at which a second piston is provided, during at least a part of an engine operation period starting during a movement of the first piston towards a bottom dead center (BDC) position at a work stroke of the first cylinder and ending during a movement of the first piston away from the bottom dead center (BDC) position, during which engine operation period the second piston moves towards a bottom dead center (BDC) position and/or away from the bottom dead center (BDC) position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Goran Almkvist, Hans Strom
  • Publication number: 20080135000
    Abstract: A poppet valve operating system for an internal combustion engine includes poppet valves which are driven by rocker arms rotationally mounted to a rocker shaft. Each of the rocker arms is maintained in axial alignment upon the rocker shaft by a separate, resiliently biased telescoping pin housed in the rocker arm body. The rocker arm pins extend into indexing reliefs formed in the outer cylindrical surface of the rocker shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Jon Jeffries, Todd Brewer
  • Publication number: 20080135001
    Abstract: An exhaust valve arrangement for use in a combustion chamber of a compression ignition internal combustion engine, includes a piston which is movable outwardly from the combustion chamber in response to pressure generated within the combustion chamber as a result of combustion, and an outer sleeve within which the piston is movable. The outer sleeve is an exhaust valve which is actuable between open and closed positions to open and close, respectively, an exhaust passage from the combustion chamber. The exhaust valve arrangement further includes a pump chamber for receiving fluid, and a pumping plunger coupled to the piston and movable with the piston so as to pressurise fluid (e.g. fuel) within the pump chamber as the piston is urged outwardly from the combustion chamber. The pressure within the pump chamber is proportional to cylinder pressure and is sensed by a sensor which provides an output signal to an Engine Control Unit (ECU 16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Philip J. G. Dingle