Patents Issued in September 11, 2008
  • Publication number: 20080216352
    Abstract: An article of footwear including different cleat sizes is disclosed. The article of footwear includes cleats of a first size along the medial side of the outsole and cleats of a second size along the lateral side of the outsole. The cleats also include spherical indentations along their tips. The outsole also includes an internal structural plate with notches associated with the cleats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Baucom, Jon Ervin, Clifford B. Gerber, Erez Morag
  • Publication number: 20080216353
    Abstract: An article of footwear intended for use with a left foot and a right foot is disclosed. The article of footwear includes an interior space configured to fit a left for and a right foot. Additionally, the article of footwear may be associated with an insert that deforms during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Elizabeth Langvin, Michael A. Aveni, Marni L. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20080216354
    Abstract: Footwear comprising at least one lower portion of an upper which is joined by means of one or more scams to an upper portion which is lined internally with at least one waterproofing membrane, whose lower edge is fixed to the inner surface of the lower portion of the upper by means of a layer of adhesive arranged at least under the seams. The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing said footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: NEXTEC S.R.L.
    Inventors: Matteo Morlacchi, Maurizio Ostani
  • Publication number: 20080216355
    Abstract: An article of footwear with an outer member including slots that increase flexibility is disclosed. The outer member also includes an inner plate including a set of protective strips. The inner plate is disposed along an inner surface of the outer member so that the protective strips are aligned with and cover the slots in the outer member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: David Waren Becker, Constantino Dendena, Kenneth Link, Peter Russell Savage, Michael Steen, Nico Tseng
  • Publication number: 20080216356
    Abstract: This Roof Shoe Pad invention is for replaceable shoe pads which attach to a wearer's ordinary shoe soles by releasable adhesive and are designed to improve the traction, footing and comfort of a wearer, on a inclined roof and to provide scuff protection for roof surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Bill D. Croucher
  • Publication number: 20080216357
    Abstract: An article of footwear including a mesh disposed on the outsole and an insert of the outsole is disclosed. The outsole includes tread elements that extend farther from the outsole than the mesh, providing protection to the mesh. Additionally, the mesh on the insert preferably helps reduce hyperextension of the front of the insert and the article of footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter M. Fogg, Paul Hooper
  • Publication number: 20080216358
    Abstract: A waterproof and water vapor-permeable shoe, including a bottom shoe part with a sole perforated through from the tread toward a foot resting region, a top part surrounding the foot and including a vapor-permeable or perforated lining, a waterproof and vapor-permeable membrane surrounding the foot, and a vapor-permeable or perforated upper. The outer bottom portion of the top shoe part, which is superimposed on the perforated area of the sole, is constituted by a portion of the membrane. A vapor-permeable or perforated protective element for the portion of the membrane is provided below the portion of the membrane and above the tread of the sole. A water sealing region provided between the portion of the membrane and the sole, around the perforated area of the sole, separates flaps of the upper from the perforated area of the sole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Geox S.p.A.
    Inventor: Mario Polegato Moretti
  • Publication number: 20080216359
    Abstract: The practical new design of the present invention provides a type of breathable, ventilated one-piece shoe pad having a main body that includes many ventilation openings. On the bottom surface of the main body an air bag is attached. The surface of the interface at which the air bag attaches to the main body in configured with many ventilation openings that correspond to the openings at the main body. The structure of this practical new design is very simple, it is cost-efficient in manufacturing and the product itself is durable. When utilized inside the shoe, the air bag creates an air convection flow and exhausts the foul stale air out of the shoe during each step of the user. This helps to keep the foot dry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Yossef Cohen
  • Publication number: 20080216360
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and an upper plate secured to the upper and having a plurality of apertures formed therein. A removable midsole has a plurality of projections extending from a lower surface thereof, with each projection extending through one of the apertures of the upper plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Dave Schenone
  • Publication number: 20080216361
    Abstract: A light weight boot comprising an injected shell formed from EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) and having a sole and a heel portion. At least one of the sole and heel portions has a substantial portion of an outer surface thereof provided with a patterned ground-contacting pad adhesively secured thereto. The patterned ground-contacting pad is formed from one of TPR (thermoplastic rubber), rubber or PU whereby to provide a non-slip, light weight and flexible wear resistant ground contacting surface for the boot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Pardo Vitulli
  • Publication number: 20080216362
    Abstract: An article of footwear including different cleat sizes is disclosed. The article of footwear includes cleats of a first size along the medial side of the outsole and cleats of a second size along the lateral side of the outsole. The cleats also include spherical indentations along their tips. The outsole also includes an internal structural plate with notches associated with the cleats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Clifford B. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20080216363
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus, the apparatus including, in some embodiments, an elongate member of protective material having a width corresponding to a circumference of a heel and a height corresponding to a height of the heel, and a plurality of joints formed in the elongate member, each joint provided to form an angled juncture in the elongate member such that the elongate member correlates to a shape of the heel and protects the circumference and height of the heel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Gail Alexander
  • Publication number: 20080216364
    Abstract: A handrail article containing integral nodes continuously spaced along the axis of the rail at approximate hand spacing to reduce muscle torque strain and fatigue (Isokinetics) resulting from strength applied to overcome sliding of hand grip while sustaining balance during travel on stairways. A non-obvious application of the article is to mobile hand railings as may be found on boats, public transportation, ladders and physical rehabilitation equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Addison Woodbury Learned
  • Publication number: 20080216365
    Abstract: An excavating tooth assembly comprising a tooth holder and a tooth which are attachable together. The tooth includes a pair of prongs which are inserted into a pair of receptacles in the tooth holder and which embrace a web within the tooth holder. A pair of resilient members are attached either to the prongs or to the web and are compressed between the prongs and the web to aid in frictionally securing the tooth to the tooth holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: PENGO CORPORATION
    Inventor: JEFFERY P. TERVEER
  • Publication number: 20080216366
    Abstract: A simulated fireplace comprising a flat screen display panel mounted within a frame is described. The panel is configured to display at least one image sequence of a fire, the image sequence being stored on a memory device and the fireplace being characterised in that it further includes a single glass sheet mountable to the front of the frame and having a footprint greater than that of the panel. Desirably, the panel is provided device may be a flash memory card, which is receivable in a receiving slot on a side panel of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Arthur Purton, Ronald Michael Warren
  • Publication number: 20080216367
    Abstract: The road-marking system for influencing the distance between vehicles (6, 6?, . . . ) traveling over a roadway (10) comprises: a plurality of road-marking units (3; 3?, 3?, . . . ; 4, 4?, . . . ), the road-marking units being provided with light means for emitting or reflecting light in the direction of a driver of the vehicle (6, 6?, . . . ). In operation, a set of the road-marking units (4, 4?, . . . ) is in an active state, while the remainder of the road-marking units (3; 3?, 3?, . . . ) is in an inactive state. The distance between the active road-marking units (4, 4?, . . . ) in the set is indicative of the desired distance between the vehicles (6, 6?, . . . ). Preferably, the light emitted or reflected by the set of active road-marking units (4, 4?, . . . ) is tuned in response to conditions during the day or during the night.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Lucas Leo Desiree Van Der Poel
  • Publication number: 20080216368
    Abstract: A public transport vehicle vending trolley display device (10) comprises a tray (11) having a base (12) and opposed pairs of upstanding side and end walls (13, 14, 15 and 16). The tray (11) fits within an internal compartment (44) of the trolley for storage and rests on an upper surface 41 thereof in use. The display device (10) further comprises a first generally rectangular elongate link plate (21) hinged by one long edge to one tray side wall (13), and an advertising panel (25) is hinged to the opposed long edge of the link plate. When stored in the compartment 44 the advertising panel (25) overlies the tray base (12). When removed from the compartment (44), the tray is placed on the upper surface (41), and the link plate 21 and advertising panel (25) are hinged down to lie alongside a side face of the trolley (40), so exposing the advertising panel (25) to passengers seated on the pubic transport vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Matthew Robert Delamere
  • Publication number: 20080216369
    Abstract: The auxiliary shelf and display is a combined display board and collapsible shelf for attachment to an appliance or article of furniture, such as a refrigerator or filing cabinet. The auxiliary shelf and display includes a vertical display portion, which is divided into an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion may have user-selectable indicia formed thereon, and the lower portion may have a mirror or an imprinted surface mounted thereto. A shelf portion is pivotally mounted to a lower edge of the vertical display portion so that the lower portion of the vertical display portion is covered by the shelf portion when the shelf portion is in a collapsed configuration. A lower surface of the shelf portion has a display board, such as a corkboard, mounted thereto, which is visible to the user when the shelf is in the collapsed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jack T. Bolls, Stephen T. Bolls
  • Publication number: 20080216370
    Abstract: An improved A-frame sign stand is disclosed. The sign stand includes front and rear panels hingedly attached. A support rod is removably attachable to the panels and prevents both separation and buckling of the panels. The support rod can be placed into various storage positions. In one such position, the rod may be used as a handle. In another embodiment, the rod can be pivoted upward and stored on an inner surface of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Geoffrey M. Glass
  • Publication number: 20080216371
    Abstract: A sign system for roads includes a back sign. The back sigh has a mount affixed to the ground that is adjacent to a road. A back sign device is affixed to the mount. The mount has a front face that is visible to oncoming traffic. The back sign device is located on a rear face visible to traffic that has passed the back sign, wherein a driver may observe the back sign device in a mirror mounted upon their vehicle after passing the back sign device and the back sign provides information to the driver. The sign system for roads may further include a broadcasting unit. The broadcasting unit may be in communication with a receiving unit being positioned in a vehicle and is adapted to communicate with the driver. When the driver of said vehicle approaches the back sign, the receiving unit can alert the driver of additional information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Harry A. Beale, Joshua T. Andrew Beale, Sonia L. Berry, Stephen D. Berry, James M. Beale
  • Publication number: 20080216372
    Abstract: An identification bracelet is disclosed in the invention, which comprises a main body with different colors disposed at two surfaces thereof, and the bracelet includes a serrated fastening portion and fastening slits. The main body has a first and a second area for displaying information respectively disposed on the two surfaces thereof; the two surfaces may be selectively used according to the gender of wearers. Moreover, the bracelet may be folded into a loop and secured around the wrist or ankle of patients or deceased persons; the serrated fastening portion is inserted through the fastening slits so as to secure the bracelet from loosening, which allows the bracelet to be utilized conveniently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Chin-Chang Lee
  • Publication number: 20080216373
    Abstract: A key tag holder for displaying a plurality of different key tags each having a machine readable code for a particular service provider thereon. The key tag holder includes a one-piece binder having a first flexible and transparent key tag carrying section, a second flexible and transparent key tag carrying section, and a flexible joint extending along a predetermined axis and laterally disposed between the key tag carrying sections so as to allow the key tag carrying sections to be folded in overlying and generally flat relation relative to each other. Each key tag carrying section has a plurality of transparent pockets each sized to receive and accommodate one of the different key tags therewithin. Each pocket is closed about three sides and opens on a fourth side to the predetermined axis of the binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Dominic E. Rivera, Glenn L. Rivera
  • Publication number: 20080216374
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a scented picture frame that is comprised of a frame perimeter that defines an opening through which a picture can be viewed. The scented picture frame also includes a recess formed into the frame perimeter that is arranged to receive a scent; and a cover that closes off the recess, that holds the scent in the recess, and that permits the scent to migrate out of the recess through the Fame perimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Scott Ozmun
  • Publication number: 20080216375
    Abstract: A firearm has a body formed of a unitary first shell and a unitary second shell. Each shell defines an open cavity and has a peripheral rim. The rims of the shells are connected together so that the cavities define a receiver chamber. A bolt reciprocates within the receiver chamber, and a barrel connected to the shells has a chamber positioned for operable engagement by the bolt. The shells may together define a gas tube, and may define a barrel receiving element, each shell having a barrel engagement element. Each shell may have a side panel with flat portions having a limited thickness, and elongated ribs of a greater thickness. The ribs may extend about the periphery of planar side panels, and may extend between the periphery and selected stress elements on the body including a buttstock mounting facility. A bolt handle slot may have opposed rows of spaced apart bolt handle guides in an alternating arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Christopher Gene Barrett
  • Publication number: 20080216376
    Abstract: A firearm including a safety that moves between a safe position that does not permit firing of the firearm and a fire position that permits firing of the firearm, and a lock that locks the safety in the closed position wherein the lock includes an ambidextrous locking mechanism actuable from both sides of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Dov Pikielny
  • Publication number: 20080216377
    Abstract: A rifle comprising a housing, a barrel anchored thereon and a forearm extending below the barrel. The barrel is anchored by a fastening element which extends through a cross hole of the housing. The forearm has at least one axial projection that detachably engages into a seat of the housing. The cross hole for anchoring the barrel and the seat for fastening the forearm intersect and the forearm comprises a snap-in recess for the fastening element to snap in when the barrel is anchored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: STEYR MANNLICHER HOLDING GMBH
    Inventor: Hermann Rohrauer
  • Publication number: 20080216378
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for an exchangeable barrel module for a firearm equipped with the same. An example firearm includes an exchangeable barrel module, which includes a barrel and a barrel jacket. The barrel module also includes a range finder, control electronics, a transmitter to transfer the result of the control electronics to a projectile, an operating element, and a power supply. Further, the barrel jacket holds the barrel and at least a portion of the range finder, the control electronics, the transmitter, the operating elements, or the power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Johannes Murello
  • Publication number: 20080216379
    Abstract: A gun sight including a lens through which a target may be viewed and a light source for directing a point of light toward the lens, the point of light being reflected by the lens toward the viewer. The location of the reflected point of light with respect to the viewer along both windage and elevation axis is adjustable, and elevation and windage modules for permitting the adjustments are removable from the remainder of the gun sight without disturbing the adjusted and windage elevation settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: MEOPTA OPTIKA, S.R.O.
    Inventor: Myron Javorsky
  • Publication number: 20080216380
    Abstract: An improved clamping device for a weapon accessory rail of a type having an elongate mounting structure of generally T-shaped cross-section. The rail mounting structure may be of a type including a mounting surface and first and second inclined proximal surfaces on opposite sides of the mounting surface and first and second inclined distal surfaces adjacent the first and second proximal surfaces, respectively. The clamping device includes a mounting shoe with a first inward surface for engaging the mounting surface and a second inward surface for engaging the second distal surface. The mounting shoe has an outward facing surface opposite the first inward facing surface for attaching an accessory device. A cam lever pivotally movable between first and second positions has a rotary cam surface engaging a bearing member. The bearing member is movable between a clamped position and unclamped position in response to movement of the cam lever to the first and second positions, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: James W. Teetzel
  • Publication number: 20080216381
    Abstract: A decoy comprising: a base member; a hub having a groove along a longitudinal plane of the hub into which a quill end of at least one feather(s) is inserted; and a support operably coupled to the base and to the hub. A decoy, comprising: a distribution means for distributing a tail feather array having a groove along a longitudinal plane of the distribution means into which a quill end of at least one feather(s) is replaceably or permanently inserted; and a reciprocating deployment means for reciprocally deploying the distribution means in positions from about 90° to about 0° with respect to the ground. A method of attracting an adult male turkey, comprising: displaying a decoy characterized by a tail feather array, wherein the tail feathers of a central portion of the array are longer than the tail feathers in a remaining portion of the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Richard A. Wyant
  • Publication number: 20080216382
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for attracting animals. In one aspect, there is provided a wind driven device, such as a decoy for animals, such as waterfowl, birds, humans, and the like. The device may include a support pole; a hanging rod coupled to the support pole; and a blade coupled to a swivel mechanism. The swivel mechanism is further coupled to the hanging rod. The blade is attached to the swivel mechanism and shaped to move to attract one or more animals when the blade moves in response to wind. Related apparatus and methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Donald H. Rohrke
  • Publication number: 20080216383
    Abstract: Fishing tackle is coated with nanostructured material to modify and improve the performance. The fishing tackle includes a fishing rod which is coated adjacent a first end section, in a middle section, adjacent a second end section, or over an entire surface to improve the action, power or any performance characteristic and/or decrease weight. The fishing tackle includes a fishing reel which is coated in whole or part with a nanostructured material to improve strength, corrosion resistance or performance and/or decrease weight. The fishing tackle includes a fishing rod guide which is coated with a nanostructured material to improve performance and/or decrease weight. The area of coverage and thickness of the material coated on each component of the fishing tackle can be changed, as stipulated by design criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: David Pierick, Andy Brutlag, William F. Davidson, Edward Hughes
  • Publication number: 20080216384
    Abstract: A fishing lure comprising a resilient soft bodied bait and a hook attaching device, wherein the soft bodied bait includes a first hole extending along the width of the soft bodied bait near its head portion and a second hole extending perpendicularly from the center of the first hole till the exterior of the bait and a slit dividing the head portion and the second hole. The hook attaching device comprises an elongated member adapted to be securely received in the first hole, a stem adapted to be securely received in the first hole and an eyelet on the stem. The stem extends perpendicularly from the center of the elongated member and is substantially of the same length of the second hole. The hook attaching device is inserted in the bait; and the nose portion of the soft-bodied bait is resiliently pushed back to expose the eyelet for inserting a fish hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Wayne Hockmeyer
  • Publication number: 20080216385
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a microencapsulated bait for application to repeating animal traps for luring animals to the trap. The microencapsulated bait can be applied during manufacturing of new traps or to existing traps alike. The microencapsulated bait may be applied to the trap via brush, spray or adhesive backed tape. The microencapsulated bait can be activated by merely scratching the portion of the trap containing the microcapsules. Alternatively the microcapsules may be constructed and arranged for timed release of the scents, flavors or phermones contained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: John Peters
  • Publication number: 20080216386
    Abstract: An animal trap for catching mice has a box-shaped housing with foundation housing and attached to it is the cover housing, capable of swiveling. Arranged in the interior of the housing, there is a triggering system designed like a seesaw with a stepping platform. The cover housing is locked in the open position with the help of mechanical restraint devices. A locking mechanism resting in the cover housing has an unlocking button for restoring the open position, as well as an operating button for the user to transfer the cover housing into closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: SWISSINNO SOLUTIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Gabriel Le Laidier, Dennis Walstad, Silvin Jancic
  • Publication number: 20080216387
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a microencapsulated bait for application to electric animal traps for luring animals to the trap. The microencapsulated bait can be applied during manufacturing of new traps or to existing traps alike. The microencapsulated bait may be applied to the trap via brush, spray or adhesive backed tape. The microencapsulated bait can be activated by merely scratching the portion of the trap containing the microcapsules. Alternatively the microcapsules may be constructed and arranged for timed release of the scents, flavors or phermones contained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: John Peters
  • Publication number: 20080216388
    Abstract: A collapsible trap for crabs and crustaceans is disclosed having a flexible upper ring and a rigid lower ring covered with a net material forming an interior chamber. The flexible upper ring is made of flexible, yet memory retaining materials, that resist deformation in normal use in its open state, and are corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant, particularly to repeated flexing without cracking, in the presence of harsh marine environment. The collapsible trap is capable of assuming a normally open state for use, and a partially and completely collapsed states by manually twisting and coiling the flexible upper ring onto itself in one or more smaller rings until the upper ring is the same size as the rigid lower ring. In the collapsed position, the collapsible trap takes up much less space than in the open position, thereby allowing ease of transportation and storage when carried and stored in a bucket, bag, or a small compartment of a boat or a car.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: MILLER NASH LLP
    Inventor: Gary Dean Thorsen
  • Publication number: 20080216389
    Abstract: A subsurface pest detection and pesticide injection system in combination with a structure having a foundation including a tubular conduit disposed adjacent the foundation of the structure. The tubular conduit has a plurality of pores extending through the sidewall of the tubular conduit. The tubular conduit is constructed of an elastomeric material such that upon applying a negative internal pressure to the tubular conduit the pores of the tubular conduit are caused to open to permit the drawing of gas into the tubular conduit, and upon removal of the negative internal pressure the pores are caused to close so that the pores remain substantially clog free. A means for applying a negative internal pressure is in gas communication with the tubular conduit to cause the pores of the tubular conduit to open and cause gas to be drawn into the tubular conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Tom Hoshall
  • Publication number: 20080216390
    Abstract: A biodiesel fuel mixture having a cetane number of >40, comprising a) from 1 to 100% by weight of biodiesel, b) from 0 to 98.9% by weight of diesel oil of fossil origin, c) from 0.1 to 20% by weight of polyoxyalkylene dialkyl ether of the formula RO(CH2O)nR ?in which R is an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and n=from 2 to 10, and d) from 0 to 5% by weight of further additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Gerd-Dieter Tebben, Heiner Schelling, Eckhard Stroefer, Rolf Pinkos, Andrea Haunert, Matthias Eiermann, Jorn Karl
  • Publication number: 20080216391
    Abstract: Processes and reactor systems are provided for the conversion of oxygenated hydrocarbons to hydrocarbons, ketones and alcohols useful as liquid fuels, such as gasoline, jet fuel or diesel fuel, and industrial chemicals. The process involves the conversion of mono-oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, furans, carboxylic acids, diols, triols, and/or other polyols, to C4+ hydrocarbons, alcohols and/or ketones, by condensation. The oxygenated hydrocarbons may originate from any source, but are preferably derived from biomass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Randy D. Cortright, Paul G. Blommel
  • Publication number: 20080216392
    Abstract: A method for producing a combustion product that involves dewatering raw paint sludge from spray paint booth operations and adding a de-sulfuring agent thereto. The resulting material can provide significant and economical fuel value and sulfur emissions control to combustion processes such as for power plants while also obviating the need to dispose of waste paint sludge in landfills. Additionally the process is inexpensive, safe and free of most problems associated with paint sludge drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Joe P. McCarty, Daniel M. St. Louis
  • Publication number: 20080216393
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for reducing corrosion and improving durability in engines combusting a fuel containing ethanol and a corrosion inhibitor. The present disclosure also provides compositions and methods for reducing corrosion and improving durability in engines combusting a fuel containing ethanol, a corrosion inhibitor, and a dispersant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Richard J. DuMont, Gregory H. Guinther
  • Publication number: 20080216394
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a middle distillate fuel composition comprising a friction modifying effective amount of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide derived from maleic anhydride, polyisobutylene and ammonia; and a middle distillate fuel. A method for modifying friction in a compression engine comprising providing to the engine the disclosed fuel composition is also disclosed. Moreover, there is disclosed a method for improving fuel mileage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Scott D. Schwab
  • Publication number: 20080216395
    Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor composition for a fuel, comprising a plurality of nanoparticles formed of an inorganic composition having an average longest dimension of 1 nanometer to 100 nanometers, wherein the inorganic active composition is insoluble in the fuel and is adapted to react with a corrosion causing contaminant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jon Conrad Schaeffer, Vinod Kumar Pareek
  • Publication number: 20080216396
    Abstract: A processed fuel pellet is disclosed, and contains a ground corn product mixed with other commodities that establish the framework for an alternative fuel source burned in pellet stoves and corn stoves. The composition is comprised preferably of about 50% ground shelled corn, about 25% wheat midds as an igniting agent, about 20% soy hulls as a bonding agent and about 5% pulverized limestone as an anti-caking agent. Said ground shelled corn can be varied in alternative embodiments up to a maximum of 75% of the corn component, and other ingredients are adjusted accordingly to provide useful compositions. The pellet produced is a more efficient, hotter burning fuel source that has a low soot output, is economical to produce and environmentally friendly, and a perfect fuel to be used in home heating. A method for producing said fuel pellet is also disclosed which will ensure proper composition and structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Lloyd G. Bier
  • Publication number: 20080216397
    Abstract: A process and device used to produce CO2 in an indoor environment is described. The device contains a container that contains a mixture of substrate and fungi. The container has at least one opening to permit the CO2 to enter the plant growth environment and a pump connected to the container to pump out the CO2 through said opening into the plant growth environment. The invention further relates to a kit that contains a container, substrate, fungi and a pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: CO2 Boost LLC
    Inventors: Lewis Busby, Zachary Busby, James E. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20080216398
    Abstract: Described herein is an indoor greenhouse that includes a rack unit, an outer layer that surrounds the rack unit and defines a greenhouse interior, at least one light surrounded by a light enclosure, a cooling system, and a ventilation system all disposed in the greenhouse interior. The ventilation system includes a fan, a filter and at least one duct that cooperate to exhaust air out of the exhaust vent opening. The rack unit includes a top, a bottom, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. The outer layer includes a top, a bottom, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween that correspond to the similar portions of the rack unit. The outer layer also has intake and exhaust vent and light cooling openings defined therein. The cooling system includes at least one duct that cooperates with the light enclosure to define an air path between the intake and exhaust light cooling openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL GROWERS SUPPLY INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Evan TOWNSLEY
  • Publication number: 20080216399
    Abstract: There is provided a greenhouse wherein a light transmissive substrate that maintains or increases light transmittance at visible wavelengths and has an insulation effect is used to reduce the running costs considerably as well as increase the yield of plants. In the greenhouse according to the present invention, a light transmissive substrate that has a visible light transmittance of 86% or more and solar radiation transmittance of 78% or less is used as the material for covering the greenhouse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicants: NIPPON SHEET GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED, KAGOME CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koichiro Kiyohara, Taichi Fukuhara, Toru Yamamoto, Hirokazu Tanaka, Satoshi Harada, Shinji Mukai, Ayumu Kishi, Tsuyoshi Kinoshita
  • Publication number: 20080216400
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved plant culture container structure that includes a container having a containing groove; a plurality of vertical root guiding lines disposed with a specific vertical distance from each other and formed on an internal wall of said container; and one or more horizontal root guiding lines disposed around the internal wall of the container and coupled to the internal wall of said container, for restricting the root of the plant to grow downward to strengthen and secure the plant into the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Chiang-Kuei Feng
  • Publication number: 20080216401
    Abstract: A decorative plant pot holder including a substantially waterproof plant pot sleeve and a decorative plant pot fabric covering. The waterproof plant pot sleeve may be affixed to a plant pot using one or more zippers oriented to close around the sides of the plant pot. The zippers may end some predetermined distance above the bottom of the plant pot so as to minimize the possibility of water leakage through the zipper mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Merri Lee Marks