Patents Issued in June 26, 2008
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Publication number: 20080148911Abstract: A method and system for separating long unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. into short lengths. The system has a backup roll, a blade roll, an idler roll, a new-strand starting mechanism and a set of pull rolls.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Johns ManvilleInventors: Douglas J. Kempski, Michael David Folk
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Publication number: 20080148912Abstract: The invention relates to a device, for the lateral separation of paper webs, comprising: (I) a paper introduction region with at least one driven web supply roller, (II) a buffer region, in which the web is prepared for the discontinuous forward motion, (III) a cutting device, with a cutting means and (IV) a paper lead-off region with discontinuous web forward motion, comprising at least one tube group (120; 150) with two tubes (121, 122; 151, 152), which may be moved relative to at least one third tube (123; 153) of the group (120; 150) perpendicular to the web. The tube group (120; 150) is arranged between the paper introduction region with the tubes (140, 142) and the discontinuously driven paper web (130) in order to form a turning web loop of varying length. The length as determined by the separation between the tubes of the tube group is regulated by a controller, in connection with the driven web supply roller and the discontinuous web forward motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2004Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: KERN AGInventor: Patrick Schopfer
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Publication number: 20080148913Abstract: A dissection device for organisms includes a table bearing an organism and at least one blade lifted or lowered to approach the table. The blade includes a connecting portion, a cutting portion having a curved edge, and a neck portion connecting the connecting portion and the cutting portion. When the blade is lowered to contact the table, the cutting portion is rotated with respect to the neck portion to have rolling contact with the table from a first point to a second point of the edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Jan-Hao Chen, Yeou-Bin Guu, Yung-Feng Nien, Wann-Hsin Chen, Lih-Tao Hsu
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Publication number: 20080148914Abstract: The device comprises at least a first series of slides (21) each carrying a respective cutting tool (9). The slides are adjustable and clampable in pre-established positions along a beam (11) extending more or less transversely with respect to the direction of feed of the web material. Moreover, a system to clamp the slides along said beam and a translation member (71) to translate and position said slides along the beam are provided. The clamping system comprises, for each slide, a pressing member (33) elastically stressed against a fixed surface (29A) integral with the beam, while the translation member comprises an actuator (74) cooperating selectively with one or other of said pressing members, to release the pressing member from the fixed surface and draw the slide by means of the translation member and position it along said beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Alessandro Micheli
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Publication number: 20080148915Abstract: A power tool is provided with a hanger having multiple discrete width positions to engage materials of different thicknesses. The power cord is installed in the tool housing with an extra length of cable between the cord clamp and the portion of the tool housing that secures the cord protector. A crimp-on device is installed on the power cord cable next to the cord protector. When the cord is subjected to jerking, the cable moves axially relative to the cord protector. As the cable moves, the crimp-on device compresses the extended end of the cord protector absorbing energy and reducing the forces transmitted to the cord set conductors. A rip guide includes a long guide edge and two attachment points to the shoe/base of the saw. The rip guide is attached to the base/shoe via a pair of L-shaped openings that accept L-shaped support arms of the rip guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Nickels, Michael I. McDowell, David L. Wikle, Tim J. Bowman
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Publication number: 20080148916Abstract: In a cutting device 1 for cutting a sheet material by moving a cutting tool along a rail provided at a template, the cutting tool is configured such that a cutting blade and guide portions engaged with the rail are provided on a disc face of a rotary disc, and the rotary disc is rotatably mounted to a grasping portion. When the guide portion is engaged with the rail, the rotary disc is naturally rotated while being guided by the curved rail, and the cutting blade provided at the rotary disc is naturally oriented in the same direction as the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: CARL MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Ayano Yamashita, Naoki Ozawa, Hiroyuki Urabe, Emiko Nakasato
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Publication number: 20080148917Abstract: A cutting- and creasing-wheel assembly according to the invention comprises a cutting tool, such as a circular disc (1) having a continuous or a serrated cutting edge (2). The disc is rotatable and supported between a pair of rotatable creasing-wheel halves (3 and 4), the creasing-wheel halves being of equal radial dimension. The disc is controllable for movement between a non-operative position wherein said cutting edge is withdrawn radially inside the outer peripheries (5) of the creasing-wheel halves, and an operative position wherein the cutting edge (2) is projecting radially outside said peripheries (5). The method of slitting a corrugated or otherwise compressible material involves the provision and control of a cutting tool, preferably a circular disc having a continuous or serrated cutting edge. The disc is arranged to be rotatable and movably supported between a pair of rotatable creasing-wheel halves of equal radial dimension in a cutting- and creasing wheel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Niklas Pettersson
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Publication number: 20080148918Abstract: A microtome blade changing apparatus for a knife holder (1) of a microtome comprises a blade dispenser (4) storing unused blades and a blade container (5) for receiving used blades. The blade dispenser (4) and blade container (5) are respectively arranged adjacent to the knife holder (1). To reduce the risk of injury to an operator in the context of a blade changing operation, enable operation of the microtome blade changing apparatus reliably and in simple fashion, and allow economical manufacture of the microtome blade changing apparatus, the microtome blade changing apparatus is characterized in that an entraining element (13) manually actuable by an operator is provided, and is configured in such a way that an unused blade is transferable with the entraining element (13) from the blade dispenser (4) to the knife holder (1), and a used blade is thereby conveyable into the blade container (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBHInventors: Stefan Thiem, Rolf Metzner, Christoph Schmitt
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Publication number: 20080148919Abstract: A guitar bridge includes bridge plate having a slot-shaped aperture formed therein. A saddle holder attached to an upper surface of said bridge plate supports a post-shaped saddle. A sustain block having a bore formed therethrough is joined to said bridge plate in a position that aligns the bore with the slot shaped aperture. The guitar bridge is configured to support a guitar string such that a string anchor passes through the bore of the sustain block and rests against the bridge plate without the guitar string contacting any surface of the bridge plate or the saddle holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Frank LaMarra
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Publication number: 20080148920Abstract: The invention described serves the stringed musical instrument player as a chord player (multiple notes at one time) and a rigid holding device for the guitar pick, for playing single notes at a time, with greater control, tone, and powerType: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Emily Serena Graves
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Publication number: 20080148921Abstract: An article of manufacture for bass drum damping with variable physical and acoustical damping characteristics for the purpose of altering bass drum tonal qualities, with two different double-bevel end-shapes, different end-to-end lengths (accommodating standard manufactured bass drum depths) to allow complete end-shape contact with both drumheads simultaneously, dense processed recycled cotton acoustically absorbent main-body material for broadband frequency absorption, durable acoustically transparent open-weave poly mesh main-body covering material allowing maximum acoustical absorption, and rubber-like acoustically transparent end-shape covering material enabling increased contact point friction for reduced displacement while allowing maximum acoustical absorption.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: John Wilson Calder
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Publication number: 20080148922Abstract: A scratch interface tactilely interacted by a user and adapted for positioning on a digital turntable is disclosed. The scratch interface comprises a positioning element that mechanically engages with a complementary locking element coupled to the platter of the digital turntable. The platter of the digital turntable rotates in synchronicity with the scratch interface. The user interacts with a vinyl user surface of the scratch interface, permitting the user to manipulate the musical output of the digital turntable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Robert Morra
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Publication number: 20080148923Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of playing music in a music player comprising: (a) arranging a plurality of music files saved in a memory in a first order; (b) playing the music files according to the order; (c) inputting a conversion signal while the music files are played in the order; and (d) playing the music files in a second order opposite to the first order according to a conversion signal. Also, the present invention is directed to a music player comprising: a music playing unit of recognizing and playing a plurality of music files; and a selection unit of inputting a conversion signal to play the music files forward or backward.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Kyung Yoon Choo
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Publication number: 20080148924Abstract: A music retrieval system which take an input melody as the query. In one embodiment, changes or differences in the distribution of energy across the frequency spectrum over time are used to find breakpoints in the input melody in order to separate it into distinct notes. In another embodiment the breakpoints are identified based on changes in pitch over time. A confidence level is preferably associated with each breakpoint and/or note extracted from the input melody. The confidence level is based on one or more of: changes in pitch, absolute values of a spectral energy distribution indicator, relative values of the spectral energy distribution indicator, and the energy level of the input melody. The process of matching the input melody with songs in the music database is based on minimizing a cost computation that takes into account errors in the insertion and deletion of notes, and penalizes these errors in accordance with the confidence levels of the breakpoints and/or notes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: PERCEPTION DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (BVI) LIMITEDInventors: Chi-Ying Tsui, Bertram Shi, Chi Wai Yung
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Publication number: 20080148925Abstract: A set defence means for defending a designated area including, at least one monitor for monitoring the designated area to detect anyone therein in which a new presence appears, defence capable of debilitating personnel present anywhere in a remote designated area and communication means providing communication between the monitoring means and the defence means for triggering selective activation of the defence means for delivering a debilitating attack to the detected zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: James Michael O'Dwyer
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Publication number: 20080148926Abstract: A payload is housed in a deliverable body of a device, such as in a projectile, and this device is delivered as close as possible to a target. At the landing point, a drive system of the body is activated to take the payload directly to the target. The target is described by target coordinates, for example, which are programmed into the device before it is launched. The device itself can be steered or unsteered. The drive system installed on the body or formed by the body is variable and should occupy a minimum of space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2005Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Hermann Grosch, Lutz Broll
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Publication number: 20080148927Abstract: A cold-gas munitions launch system is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the system includes a munitions canister, a gas generator, and a sled. The sled supports a munition. The gas generator is located in the aft end of the munitions canister. When ignited, the gas generator produces gas, which drives the sled forward. As the sled reaches the end of the canister, the munition is launched by its own inertia, at a velocity that is within the range of about 3 to 9 g. After the munition clears the canister and travels at least about 150 feet from it, the munition's booster is ignited.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2005Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Mark R. Alberding, Jorge I. Ciappi
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Publication number: 20080148928Abstract: A firearm suppressor includes a housing to be mounted to a firearm. The housing defines a lumen therein for receiving gases from the firearm. At least one stripper member is disposed in the lumen for engaging and deflecting the gases. At least one one-way flow element is disposed downstream of the at least one stripper member in gas flow direction for permitting a one-way flow of the gases. At least one decompression chamber is disposed downstream of the at least one one-way flow element for reducing energy in the gases. At least one vent valve is disposed downstream of the at least one decompression chamber for expelling the gases into the atmosphere. A mounting system and a mounting method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: W.Thomas McClellan
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Publication number: 20080148929Abstract: The method is for receiving a bullet in a bullet proof vest. A plate structure is provided that has an airtight enclosure enclosing high performance fiber layers, a hard layer, a textile layer having openings defined therein and a semi-solid layer such as bitumen. A bullet penetrates through the airtight enclosure. The pressure inside the airtight enclosure is increased. The increased pressure separates the layers from the hard layer and the textile layer from the hard layer. The hard layer deforms the bullet. The textile layer attaches to the bullet to follow the bullet. The layer sticks to the bullet as the bullet penetrates through the plate structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2005Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Jonas Graphenius
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Publication number: 20080148930Abstract: A protective device and protective measure for a radar system is provided that includes an active countermeasure by using passive emitter and/or decoys. Decoys are thereby utilized that function according to the reflection principle. These decoys are thereby radiated by the vehicle's radar. The radiation reflected by the decoys in the direction of the ARM has the same characteristic as the direct radiation from the radar itself. Thus, the ARM is unable to discriminate between decoys and the actual radar.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Henry Roger Frick
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Publication number: 20080148931Abstract: A remote weapon station including a weapon support adapted for rotatable motion about a first transverse axis. The weapon support supports a weapon attachment device being rotatable about a second elevation axis. A sight unit is rotatable about a third transverse axis and about, perpendicular to the third transverse axis, a fourth elevation axis, independently of the position or rotation of the weapon support about the first transverse axis and the second elevation axis. The sight unit is mounted between the weapon support and the weapon attachment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: SAAB ABInventors: Robert Svensson, Martin Stalfors
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Publication number: 20080148932Abstract: A hydraulic motor with rotating shaft coupled to a piston with alternating rectilinear displacement. The hydraulic motor comprises a casing enclosing a rotating shaft, a piston and an inverter comprising a first sleeve formed as one piece with the piston, a second sleeve, fixed in position, and a distributor mounted so as to rotate in the interior of the second sleeve and conduit and hole elements arranged between the second sleeve and the distributor and means for controlling the rotation of the distributor as a function of the displacement of the first sleeve so as to invert the direction of displacement of the piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: ALFA LAVAL MOATTIInventors: Jean-Claude Chrupalla, Pascal Hugues
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Publication number: 20080148933Abstract: Disclosed is a piston having a top chamfer functioning as an oil reservoir, the top chamfer designed to reduce piston noise and friction. The top chamfer partially defines a tapered volume or cavity configured to enhance oil flow to the middle portions of the piston skirt so as to increase lubrication during piston up stroke and thereby reduce piston noise and friction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: JOHN B. FISHER, FANGHUI SHI, KENNETH E. SCHROEDER
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Publication number: 20080148934Abstract: A process for recovery of n-propyl bromide solvent includes mixing a solvent laden vapor stream with an additive and reclaiming the solvent using a carbon adsorption system. A carbon adsorption system and an additive dispensing system form a system for the recovery of n-propyl bromide. These processes and systems use an additive that includes an acid scavenger and a carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: PARTS CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Joe McChesney, James R. Goodrich
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Publication number: 20080148935Abstract: Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) assemblies with temperature-based breakthrough detection systems, as well as to hydrogen-generation assemblies and/or fuel cell systems containing the same, and to methods of operating the same. The detection systems are adapted to detect a measured temperature associated with adsorbent in an adsorbent bed of a PSA assembly and to control the operation of at least the PSA assembly responsive at least in part thereto, such as responsive to the relationship between the measured temperature and at least one reference temperature. The reference temperature may include a stored value, a previously measured temperature and/or a temperature measured elsewhere in the PSA assembly. In some embodiments, the reference temperature is associated with adsorbent downstream from the adsorbent from which the measured temperature is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: IdaTech, LLCInventor: James A. Givens
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Publication number: 20080148936Abstract: The present invention relates to composite structured adsorbents and methods of use therefor. The invention more particularly relates to composite structured adsorbents that can include a multi-channel framework (e.g., monoliths), the channels of the multi-channel framework containing adsorbent beads particles therein, with a channel-to-particle diameter ratio in the range of 1 to 10, more preferably 1 to 7 and even more preferably 1 to 5. In the case of non-spherical particles, the hydraulic diameter is used in the calculation of the channel-to-particle diameter. The composite structured adsorbents of the present invention can be used in various industrial applications, for example in pressure swing adsorption (PSA) or vacuum pressure swing adsorption (VPSA) processes to produce O2 from air.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Mohamed Safdar Allie Baksh
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Publication number: 20080148937Abstract: The present invention relates generally to adsorbents for use in pressure swing adsorption (PSA) prepurification processes. The invention more particularly relates to the design of adsorbent zones to be used in PSA prepurification processes that are expected to provide for extensions in PSA cycle time, thereby reducing blowdown loss and operating costs associated with the process. One particular embodiment of the present invention includes a first adsorption zone containing activated alumina and a second adsorption zone of an alumina-zeolite mixture or composite adsorbent in which the volume of the first zone does not exceed 50% of the total volume of the first and second zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Salil Uday Rege, Jeffert John Nowobilski, Mark William Ackley
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Publication number: 20080148938Abstract: The present invention relates generally to adsorbents for use in pressure swing adsorption (PSA) prepurification processes. The invention more particularly relates to the design of adsorbent zones to be used in PSA prepurification processes that are expected to provide for extensions in PSA cycle time, thereby reducing blowdown loss and operating costs associated with the process. One particular embodiment of the present invention includes a first adsorption zone containing activated alumina and a second adsorption zone of an alumina-zeolite mixture or composite adsorbent in which the volume of the first zone does not exceed 50% of the total volume of the first and second zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Salil Uday Rege
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Publication number: 20080148939Abstract: Disclosed is a formulation for the absorption of CO2, which comprises water, at least one CO2 absorption compound and a carbonic anhydrase as an activator to enhance the absorption capacity of the CO2 absorption compound. The invention also concerns the use of carbonic anhydrase, in a CO2 absorption solution to increase the CO2 absorption rate of such solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: CO2 SOLUTION INC.Inventors: Sylvie Fradette, Olivera Ceperkovic
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Publication number: 20080148940Abstract: The invention relates to a method for fabricating an open-porous metal foam body with a nickel base alloy, to a metal foam body fabricated this way as well as advantageous applications for the separation of specific components and pollutants from fluid flows. On the occasion, according to the set object open-porous metal foam bodies which have improved mechanical properties, and in addition an enlarged specific surface and/or increased surface roughness are to be provided. During fabricating it is proceeded such that an open-porous base foam body made of nickel or a nickel base alloy is coated with a liquid binding agent. Subsequent to this, a mixture of a powdery nickel base alloy and an organic component the temperature of phase transformation of which is at least 30 degrees centigrade from its solid phase to the liquid phase is deposited. The temperature should then be below the respective temperature of phase transformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: CVRD INCO LIMITEDInventors: Alexander Bohm, Dirk Naumann, Tilo Buttner, Gunnar Walther, Shadi Saberi, Lloyd Timberg
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Publication number: 20080148941Abstract: The present invention relates to iodinated resins. It relates in particular to a process for preparing a polyiodide-resin wherein an anion exchange resin is contacted with a material capable of donating a member absorbable by the resin so as to convert the resin to the polyiodide-resin. ‘The absorbable member is selected from the group consisting of I.sub.2 and polyiodide ion having a valence of ?1. In the process, conversion of the anion exchange resin to the polyiodide-resin is effected at elevated temperate and/or elevated pressure, the elevated temperature being about 100.degree. C. or higher, the elevated pressure being greater than atmospheric pressure. The present invention also relates to a substance comprising an iodine (impregnated) resin as produced by the above process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Pierre Jean Messier
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Publication number: 20080148942Abstract: The apparatus serves for the separation of liquid from a fluid flow loaded with liquid droplets, which can be directed through separator structures in counterflow to separated liquid. The separated liquid flows away on surfaces of the separator structures into a collector located at the inlet are of a separator structure. The collectors are, in turn, connected to a collection line via a collection passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Daniel Egger
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Publication number: 20080148943Abstract: A modular lint collection system for a fabric dryer, comprising a lint collection frame having a plurality of lint screen retaining members associated therewith, and a plurality of lint collection screens connected to respective lint screen retaining members and arranged in a zigzag pattern. The lint collection screens are oriented in respective vertical planes with adjacent screens lying in intersecting relation to one another, such that the air flow being drawn through the dryer generally impinges the screens at an oblique angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: G.A. Braun Inc.Inventor: Ryan Blair
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Publication number: 20080148944Abstract: A granulator device (101) for the treatment of powdered products comprises a closed container (102) forming a chamber (103) for treatment of the products, filter elements (104, 105) projecting into the treatment chamber (103), the filter elements comprising a multi-layer filtering wall (105) through which a fluid current can pass, and powder removing parts (106; 107, 108, 109, 110) designed to diffuse at least one service fluid directed towards at least the filtering wall (105); the powder removing parts (106; 107, 108, 109, 110) having at least first diffuser nozzles (107) and at least second diffuser nozzles (108) to diffuse the service fluid so as to free the filtering wall (105) of the powders trapped in it; there also being parts (140, 142, 147) for supporting and driving the filter elements (104, 105) which can change the angle of the filter elements (104, 105) from a first operating position, in which at least the first nozzles (107) act on the filtering wall (105), to a second operating position in whType: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2004Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Salvatore Fabrizio Consoli, Andrea Nora, Roberto Trebbi
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Publication number: 20080148945Abstract: A filter layer includes at least partially gas-permeable material having a plurality of segments joined to one another in such a way that the filter layer has non-parallel edges. Inexpensive manufacturing methods for such a filter layer, conical honeycomb bodies having the filter layer and particle-filtering exhaust gas purification apparatuses for motor vehicles, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: EMITEC GESELLSCHAFT FUR EMISSIONSTECHNOLOGIE MBHInventors: Ludwig Wieres, Ferdi Kurth, Jorg Gutowski, Hans-Gunter Faust
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Publication number: 20080148946Abstract: A vehicle passenger compartment air filter device comprising a filtration medium comprising a nonwoven web of electret charged thermoplastic microfibers as a filter layer, said microfibers having an effective fiber diameter of greater than 10 ?m and comprising a thermoplastic resin having a resistivity greater than 1014 ohm·cm and an additive selected from fluorochemical compounds or oligomers, organic triazine compounds or oligomers, hindered amine compounds, aromatic amine compounds, nitrogen containing hindered phenols, metal containing hindered phenols and mixtures thereof; said web having a basis weight less than 60 g/m2; and a gas adsorption layer comprising an adsorbent particle loaded layer and optionally further comprising a support layer and/or a cover layer bonded to said adsorbent layer; the basis weight of adsorbent particles in gas adsorption layer being at least 150 g/m2; wherein the filter layer is upstream from the gas adsorption layer and wherein the filter layer and gas adsorption layer areType: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Marcus Lotgerink-Bruinenberg
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Publication number: 20080148947Abstract: An air filter system for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle can have an indicator for signaling restricted flow of air through a replaceable air filter member mounted to a filter assembly. At least one sidewall can be associated with the replaceable air filter member to be positioned with an air stream passing through the air filter member. A resettable air filter status indicator can provide a visually perceivable signal external of the filter assembly. The resettable air filter status indicator can be integrally formed in the sidewall for indicating if a mounted air filter member requires replacement in response to air intake differential pressure with respect to atmospheric pressure on a downstream side of air flow through the replaceable filter member being above a predetermined threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Dan Hoffman
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Publication number: 20080148948Abstract: The invention proposes to dispense a substance from a container (1) filled with a single portion of a substance. The container comprises a preformed deformable body, preferably made of sheet material, defining a filling cavity which body has an opening (6) and an integral planar circumferential rim (5) surrounding said opening, which opening is closed by a cover sheet (7) which is sealed to the circumferential rim (5) by means of a circumferential sealing seam (10). The container with the substance is opened by making use of the deformability of the cover sheet (7). A support surface supports the cover sheet (7) except at the position of a recess (10b). The recess (10b) is positioned at least over a part of the circumferential sealing seam. Upon compression of the container body the substance is pressurized and the cover sheet (7) bulges out into the recess (10b) such that the sealing seam (10) is broken at the location where the bulge is formed resulting in the container being open.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2005Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Lucas Alphonsus Maria Evers, Edouard Sterngold
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Publication number: 20080148949Abstract: A blending jar apparatus is disclosed including a jar structure formed according to the geometric relationship known as Phi. Included is a blade configuration structured according to Phi. The geometric relationship between the jar and the blade configuration creates an implosion (cooling and low friction) effect rather than an explosive (heating and high friction) effect. The blade configuration may be composed of galvanized steel. Two equidistant handles may be secured to the jar by copper rivets protruding into the interior of the cavity. The galvanized steel blades in combination with the copper rivets create a negatively Charged ionic field. A method of electromagnetic field (EMF) shielding technology housed within the motor section of the device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: David Stephen Wolfe
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Publication number: 20080148950Abstract: A drink preparing device that includes a box and a holding and drip-collecting system that comprises a holding part positionable beneath a drink outlet in order to accept a first, relatively small receptacle, and being configured and dimensioned to be moveable between a deployed holding position suitable for accepting the small receptacle and a second position in which the part is moved at least partly out of the way of the drink outlet to create an unoccupied space in which a second, larger receptacle can be positioned, in place of the first receptacle, beneath the drink outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Antoine Cahen, Philippe Cahen, Christophe S. Boussemart
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Publication number: 20080148951Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid-pumping system comprising at least two interconnected containers (1,2) and extraction and pumping means (5) for transferring the fluid content, in the form of water or air, from one container to another in a uniform manner. In addition, each of the containers (1,2) is equipped with an elastic membrane (3,4) which divides same into chambers (1a, 1b) and (2a, 2b). The wine product is kept separate form the water or air in each of the chambers, such that as one chamber (1a or 2a) in a container is being filled with a fluid in the form of water o air, one of the chambers (2a or 1a) in the other container is being emptied until a point at which the process is reversed, said exchange taking place in a uniform, continuous manner without interruption in the manner of a closed circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Valentin Alvarez Velazquez
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Publication number: 20080148952Abstract: A brewing apparatus for a coffee machine, in particular for domestic use, having a housing which encloses a brewing chamber and has a nozzle assembly arranged on one side and a base with an outflow for the brewed fluid arranged on an opposite side. A flexible sealing element is provided between the nozzle assembly and housing. The brewing chamber is arranged on one side and a fluid-fillable chamber is arranged on the opposite side. The sealing element is moveable in the direction of the brewing chamber via an increase in pressure in the chamber. The chamber is connected to a venting valve in order to relieve the sealing element of loading.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Eldom Rothrist AGInventor: Stephan Ruckstuhl
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Publication number: 20080148953Abstract: A system that allows for hot water on demand and once the water is heated, it is delivered to flavor containing solid material in a pressurized pulse. By heating the water on demand, a more uniform temperature can be achieved and by delivering the heated water in a pressurized pulse, the extraction of flavor from the flavor containing solid material is greatly improved. In addition, to determine the volume of water used in the system, the number of pressurized pulses are counted and that gives a more uniform consistent measurement of the volume of water used instead of the timed delivery of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Algert J. Maldanis, Dick Thorn, Barbara Thorn
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Publication number: 20080148954Abstract: A system that allows for safety checks to determine if the brew chamber is inserted correctly, if the carafe is positioned correctly, and if the water pressure in the water lines is at an acceptable safe level. During use, a brewer is activated via a control panel. Before activation and during the brewing cycle, the system checks to determine if the brew chamber is inserted correctly, if the carafe is properly positioned, and if water pressure in the water lines of the brewer are at an acceptable level. If any one of those conditions are not met, then the brewer will not operate and will thus prevent water from being sprayed, splashed, or spilled onto a nearby operator, individual, or surrounding area and causing potentially serious burns or significant water damage to the surrounding area.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Algert J. Maldanis
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Publication number: 20080148955Abstract: The invention provides an hourglass shaped apparatus for cold brewing coffee, comprising a brew chamber, and extract chamber and a middle unit connecting the brew and extract chambers. The extract and brew chambers comprise two ends of the hourglass shaped middle unit. The brew chamber houses a free-standing self-contained filter containing coffee grounds inside a water-permeable barrier. Water is poured into the brew chamber to generate coffee extract through cold water infusion. After the brewing process, the apparatus is inverted, and the coffee travels into the extract chamber through the middle unit for dispensing. Coffee brewed in this manner is less acidic and more flavorful than the conventionally hot-brewed beverage. All the components of the apparatus, the filter, the brew chamber, the extract chamber, and the middle unit, are detachable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Robert Neace, Todd H. Maas
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Publication number: 20080148956Abstract: A coffee maker including an assembly for mixing water and coffee during the brewing process is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Scott D. Maurer
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Publication number: 20080148957Abstract: The present invention provides for at least a dispensing spout to be directly formed in the sealing membrane that closes the bottom of a capsule containing an edible raw material for preparing a beverage, e.g. coffee. In this manner, the beverage is able to directly fall from the capsule into a drinking vessel arranged therebelow. What is claimed are both a machine, characterized by the means that form the spout and the open bottom of the container in which the capsule is loaded, and a method for preparing and dispensing the beverage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2004Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: HAUSBRANDT TRIESTE 1892 SPAInventor: Martino Zanetti
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Publication number: 20080148958Abstract: A pad of the optionally flexible, disc-shaped/flat type filled with a product to be extracted such as ground coffee and/or a product to be dissolved such as a creamer, provided with an optionally flexible bottom sheet manufactured from, for instance, filtering paper and an optionally flexible top sheet manufactured from, for instance, filtering paper, the top sheet and the bottom sheet being interconnected at their longitudinal edges so that a covering with a circumferential sealing seam is formed, with the product situated between the top sheet and the bottom sheet, the bottom sheet and the top sheet each forming a filter which is at least virtually impermeable to the product and which is at least permeable to water, while an area of the covering is designed to be at least virtually impermeable to water, the area comprising, preferably, at least one annular sub-area covering at least a part of the sealing seam, and that the area extends outside the sealing seam at predetermined positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: SARA LEE/DE N.V.Inventors: Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Gustaaf Frans Brouwer
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Publication number: 20080148959Abstract: A device for brewing batches, such as, but not limited to, relatively small one or two cup batches, of coffee from water and liquid coffee concentrate, preferably shelf stable. The size of the device, preferably similar to an automatic drip coffee maker, allows the device to be conveniently utilized in the home, an office, a hotel suite, or hospitality area or the like. The device includes a metered volumetric mix valve assembly that, when activated, admits simultaneously or sequentially a finite volume of water and liquid concentrate to a mixing chamber or conduit where they are mixed and then dispensed to a container such as a carafe, cup, mug or the like. Mixing can take place in one or more of the mixing chamber or conduit and the container in which the water and concentrate are dispensed. In this manner, repeatable beverage solutions are obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Robert H. Bockbrader
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Publication number: 20080148960Abstract: A method for operating a cooking appliance having a cooking appliance control system and a door. The method includes automatically opening the door using the cooking appliance control system when a cooking process is complete, and automatically closing the door when a physical quantity falls below a predetermined threshold value stored in a memory of the cooking appliance control system. In addition, a cooking appliance includes a cooking chamber, a door, a cooking appliance control system having a memory, a sensor disposed in the cooking chamber, a guide device, and a door opening device including a positioning motor and a rod. The cooking appliance control system is configured to actuate the positioning motor as a function of the output signal so as to automatically open the door when a cooking process is complete and automatically close the door when a physical quantity falls below a predetermined threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2005Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Miele & Cie. KGInventors: Uwe Berger, Hartmut Dittrich, Ruediger Hoehn