Patents Issued in November 27, 2008
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Publication number: 20080289222Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole assembly having a midsole having an upper surface, a frame recess and a first registration recess being formed in the upper surface. A frame member is seated in the frame recess, and has a first end secured to the midsole, a second end free of the midsole, and a first registration member extending downwardly from a lower surface of the frame member. The first registration member is received in the first registration recess. An upper is removably attached to the sole assembly, and has a pocket on a bottom surface thereof, with the second end of the frame member being received in the pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Natalie Candrian, Michael Steszyn, Charles Kraeuter
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Publication number: 20080289223Abstract: The invention relates to a footwear accessory which provides protection against water and moisture. The invention comprises a main part which is made from a water-repellent, moisture-repellent, resistant and flexible material and which is open at the upper part thereof. According to the invention, the main part is tightened around the ankle and fitted to the heel of the shoe by means of an opening through which the heel can extend (5). The invention also comprises two closure elements, namely a first upper element which secures the instep (4) and a second side element which secures the ankle (3). In addition, the invention comprises a rubber insole (2) and a rubber outer sole (1). The main part can be used to display advertising and to render a pedestrian visible.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2005Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Francisco De Borja Adrover Bernabeu
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Publication number: 20080289224Abstract: A shoe sole structure includes a midsole body that extends from the heel region to the forefoot region of a shoe and an outsole that is attached to the midsole body. The outsole includes a plurality of protrusions arranged transversely to the longitudinal axis of the shoe, while extending at least partially between the lateral edge and the medial edge of the shoe. One or more of the half tube structures can include grooves and/or projections to enhance traction on a contact surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: K-Swiss Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey A. SINK
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Publication number: 20080289225Abstract: A pants hem and cuff protector that prevents the hem from touching the floor by positioning it above the ankle rim of the shoe. The cuff protector is held in place by the shoe, and secures the pant cuff so that it will not become dirty by dragging on the floor or pose a safety hazard. The cuff protector also serves as a fashion billboard for advertising and customization.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Cecelia Elaine Ali, Lorenzo Alexis Bromell
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Publication number: 20080289226Abstract: A electric motor is disclosed in which torque ripple is reduced. The electric motor includes a single motor shaft. Rotors are disposed so as to be mutually offset in phase, and the rotors are secured to the motor shaft. Stators are arranged so as to individually correspond to the rotors, and the stators are disposed so as to be matched in phase. The phases of torque ripple generated in each motor unit, which is comprised of a combination of a single rotor and a single stator, are offset.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshihiko Yamagishi, Yoshihisa Hirose, Tsutomu Mizoroke
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Publication number: 20080289227Abstract: A method of operating a working machine which includes a body, a first working arm carrying in use, at its outermost end, a mounting structure (for releasably carrying a first working implement, and the body carrying towards a second end of the body opposite to the first end, a superstructure which is rotatable relative to the body about a first generally upright axis, the superstructure providing a mounting for a second working arm, and the second working arm in use, carrying at an outermost end, a mounting for a second working implement, the machine further including a third implement carried at the second end of the body, on a further mounting structure to provide a further mounting assembly capable of mounting the first working implement, and the method including manipulating the second working arm to move the mounting for the second working implement to the mounting structure carrying the first working implement, releasing the engagement between the mounting structure of the first working arm and the firType: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITEDInventor: Michael McKee
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Publication number: 20080289228Abstract: A pressing iron holder for electric clothing irons includes a substantially planar base defining a blunt butt end, a top end, and two side edges, and a flange is fixedly attached substantially perpendicular to the planar base proximal the butt end. Additional features are cord retention protrusions from one of the two side edges for neatly storing the power cord, at least one semi-rigid retaining clip fixedly attached proximal midpoint of each side edge, and a grasping/hanging extension at the top end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Ruth B. Jones, Scott A. Jones, Patricia D. Jones
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Publication number: 20080289229Abstract: The invention relates to a stretcher lath to be used in a frame for a painter's canvas or the like, wherein the stretcher lath comprises a main part and attached thereto a flexible leg. The leg is flexible in a direction substantially perpendicular in the principal plane of the frame. The free end of the leg is located in or within the periphery of the frame. The invention further relates to a frame, comprising a stretcher lath according to the invention and to a painter's canvas fastened to a frame according to the invention. The invention also relates to a method for fastening a painter's canvas to a frame according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: Hoopman V.o.f.Inventor: Jeroen Joost Van Beeten
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Publication number: 20080289230Abstract: Electronic greeting cards include a greeting card with two or more interconnected panels in combination with a digital multimedia player device which includes an electronic display and an audio output, and circuitry which is operative to receive, store and play digital multimedia files and content. The various greeting card structures cover and encapsulate or otherwise house and adorn the digital multimedia player. Digital files are loaded on to the digital multimedia player by a connection to a network, or directly from a data storage device such as an SD card or USB connection or compact flash which interfaces with a port in the digital multimedia player. Pre-recorded digital multimedia greeting card content is either pre-loaded on a portable data storage device, or selected for purchase and downloaded or transferred for replay by the digital multimedia player of the electronic greeting card.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Josef A. Mandelbaum, Rajiv Jain, Allison Marsh, Kimberly Bikowski, Cathy Tasse, David Mayer, Eliza DeVogel, Katalina Speck, Mary McClain, Sharon Bogdanski, Mindy Leeders, Catherine Gruntman
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Publication number: 20080289231Abstract: An overmolded end form for flexible tubing includes windows that are formed to reduce the thickness of the end form, and increase its flexibility. The windows are spaced from each other to provide an area for display of information, such as a logo or part number.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Ronald D. Green, Kurt Klimkiewicz
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Publication number: 20080289232Abstract: A precisely measured removable cover for reusable beverage containers with releasable closures. The cover has a flexible sheet with a graphical display imprinted on one side and a cover fastener for removably fastening the cover to a container. The sheet is advantageously adapted to substantially cover the side walls of the container. The cover fastener has one or more releasable closures, and at least one of the releasable closures includes a fluked tab interlock locking tab and slot structure, wherein the fluked tab is on one end of the cover and the slot is proximate the opposite end of the cover and parallel to the fluked tab. A cam/slot paired closure is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Eric W. Richards
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Publication number: 20080289233Abstract: A swinging decoration of wind exit, including: a main body having a wind passage. A fan rotatably connected with the main body and disposed in the wind passage thereof. At least one swinging member pivotally mounted on the main body, the swinging member having a driven section. A driving cam plate fitted on a rotary shaft of the fan and rotatable along with the fan. The driving cam plate serves to drive the driven section of the swinging member and swing the swinging member to simulate swinging movement of an insect's wings.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Chien-Tsai Lee, Rung-Chuen Lee
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Publication number: 20080289234Abstract: An image retention system for an ice cave image system including an ice cave panel with a central clear portion and an image substrate, the image retention system including a plurality of retention portions spaced about the central clear portion, each retention portion having magnetic properties and an attachment portion to attach the retention portion relative to the central clear portion of the ice cave panel and a clamping member having magnetic properties, wherein each retention portion locates the image substrate relative to the central clear portion of the ice cave panel and the image substrate is clamped in position between the retention portion and the clamping member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2005Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: COLORSCREEN PRINT PTY LTDInventors: Ray Henry Everson, Bradley James Wruck
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Publication number: 20080289235Abstract: A receptacle may include a container to receive trash and other items. The receptacle may also include a display area to provide advertisements to people located in the vicinity of the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Anthony C. Free
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Publication number: 20080289236Abstract: A weapon system which may be carried by a person, including a weapon having a weapon barrel, a muzzle brake, a cartridge holder connected at a rear end of the barrel, a base part removably attached to the cartridge holder, and having a lock with an ignition device and a nozzle, a recoil brake mounted around the barrel, a weapon structure or weapon housing, a firing control operative to permit target assignment and an electrical communication interface between the person and the firing control.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Pierre Fischer
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Publication number: 20080289237Abstract: A firearm including a trigger-actuated firing mechanism, a safety device that selectively prevents and permits the firing mechanism to be actuated, and an authentication device that cooperates with the safety device and which recognizes a feature of an authorized shooter, wherein the safety device is nominally in a position that permits the firing mechanism to be actuated and is moved to a position that prevents the firing mechanism from being actuated only if the authentication device does not recognize a would-be shooter as an authorized shooter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Dov Pikielny
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Publication number: 20080289238Abstract: An improved barrel link for consistently and reliably placing a barrel of a semi-automatic pistol into battery is disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention extends the width of the barrel link beyond that of the receiving channel of the barrel lug legs so as to substantially equal the exterior dimension of the barrel lug. In addition, the portions of the barrel link extending beyond the width of the channel of the barrel lug are designed to provide multiple points of contact with the front face of the barrel lug in both vertical and horizontal positions so as to reliably and consistently place the barrel into battery. The additional width of the barrel link and additional contact between the link and barrel lug aids in stabilizing lateral and rotational forces prolonging the life of the weapon.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: Karl Lippard, Inc. DBA Karl Lippard DesignsInventor: Karl C. Lippard
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Publication number: 20080289239Abstract: Actuator for setting at least one optical property, in particular the position of a crosshair, of an aiming device, in particular of a telescopic sight, with a coupling part rotatable about an axis of rotation, onto which the at least one index element can be pushed, wherein the actuator has a guiding device (11, 12) for guiding the index element (4) onto the coupling part (3) which makes it possible to push the index element (4) onto the coupling part (3) in the direction of the axis of rotation (5) of the coupling part (3) and prevents a rotation of the index element (4) relative to the coupling part (3) when it is completely and/or partly pushed onto the coupling part (3) at least in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation (5), preferably in all directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Dietmar Menges, Helmut Wiedermann
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Publication number: 20080289240Abstract: A fishing lure is disclosed. The fishing lure includes a hook having a shank and a light source located in the shank. The fishing lure further includes a motion sensor for activating the light source when motion is sensed and a water sensor for activating the motion sensor when water is sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: James Cheung
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Publication number: 20080289241Abstract: A fishing lure that contains electronics and provides the lure with characteristics that better attract fish. The fishing lure has a body with external flank surfaces. A plurality of light sources are contained within the lure. The light sources shine light out from the flank surfaces of the lure when activated. A light sensor in the lure detects ambient light levels outside of the lure. The light levels detected by the light sensor are used to control the output intensity of the light sources as they activate. In addition to internal light sources, the fishing lure may also contain a transducer for creating acoustical particle motion in the water. Both the light sources and the transducer are controlled in a unique manner that causes the lure to closely mimic the visual and acoustical properties of a live baitfish.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Craig W. Hawryshyn, Steven R. Shaw, Gregory J. Mitchell, Glenn E. McDonald, Richard R. Fay
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Publication number: 20080289242Abstract: A fishing rod and lure system for collecting and analyzing fishing data to provide for manual or automatically controlled fishing experience comprising a fishing rod having a handle portion and a shaft portion, a fishing line reel encasing fishing line, a plurality of guides located along the fishing rod for guiding the fishing line, a lure attached to the fishing line, a central control device electrically coupled with the fishing rod for receiving, manipulating and outputting data and configured to control the lure, a display device electrically coupled with the central data device and capable of receiving and displaying data, and a sensor electrically coupled with the central control device for sensing and sending data to the central control device, wherein the central control device uses the data received from the sensor to display data to the user via the display and control the fishing rod and lure system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Dimitrios G. Cecil
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Publication number: 20080289243Abstract: A device for supporting a soft-bodied lure or bait includes a brace with a connector and a stop. Optionally, the brace is formed from a loop of wire. In such an optional embodiment, the connector may be formed by the loop. A stop may be sized and weighted to form weights. In an optional embodiment, the device may be received into an open-ended channel in the body of a lure or bait. In one such embodiment, the connector protrudes through one end of the channel and the stop protrudes through another end of the channel. A fishing line may be connected to the connector through a hook or the like received by the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: Huddleston Deluxe Inc.Inventor: SAMUEL M. HUDDLESTON
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Publication number: 20080289244Abstract: The present invention provides for a variety of soft plastic fishing lures having an enlarged soft plastic attachment as part of the leading edge of the bait. The soft plastic attachment, preferably disk shaped and concave, provides for unique back and forth swimming motion in the leading edge of the bait and, when fished on the surface, creates a wake of water and produces vibration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: WAR-TAC Outdoors, Inc.Inventor: Danny R. Parks
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Publication number: 20080289245Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial bait, and an apparatus and method for manufacturing artificial bait. In particular, the present invention relates to artificial bait that can maintain the characteristic of attracting fish without replacing, retain the scent over a long period of time and be manufactured with high productivity without the need to dry, and prevent the devastation of a marine ecosystem by not using a natural bait, and an apparatus and method for manufacturing the artificial bait. The apparatus for manufacturing artificial bait includes a mixing unit, a kneading unit, a cooling part, an extrusion unit, and a vacuum part. The apparatus for manufacturing artificial bait mixes artificial scent with loess, and then mixes mix gum in the mixture of the loess and artificial scent. The apparatus mixes a bonding agent in the mixture of the loess, artificial scent, and the mix gum, and then kneads the bonding agent and the mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Kwang-Yull Yun
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Publication number: 20080289246Abstract: A device (1) for catching and collecting insects is described, comprising an elongate carrier (2) intended for carrying an adhesive (K); guide means (6) for mounting the carrier (2) in such a way that it is displaceable in its longitudinal direction; drive means (31, 32) for making the carrier (2) move in its longitudinal direction; and application means (42) for applying an adhesive (K) onto the carrier (2) when the carrier (2) moves past the application means (42). Preferably, the device is provided with cleaning means (51) for removing adhered insects from the carrier (2) when the carrier (2) moves past the cleaning means (51). Preferably, the carrier is arranged along the contour of a space and provided with lures, which then have a spatial action and prevent insects from entering the space.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Paul Hendrik van Bers
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Publication number: 20080289247Abstract: A novel method to prepare high-enthalpy biofuels has been developed based on a new chemical pattern which has never been used before in the synthesis of renewable fuels. These biofuels are based on natural oleaginous feedstock, rendering low viscosity liquids with broad liquid range and enthalpy levels much superior to those found in common biodiesel, meaning ethyl or methyl fatty esters. As in the case of biodiesel, these new biofuels contain zero sulfur, causing none of the major pollution associated with commercial diesel. High enthalpy biofuels are aliphatic nitrile compounds, containing a single nitrogen substituent, are chemically aprotic, even though their high degree of polarity is reflected in its high cetane index and solubility parameter. The present invention includes fuels associated with diesel, as well as other high-enthalpy fractions, which according to their boiling point, correspond to naphtha in the lower scale, and bunker in the upper scale.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: Rlo Oeste, S.A.Inventor: Nicholas M. Irving
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Publication number: 20080289248Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the production of biodiesel. In particular, provided is an esterification process in which an alcohol reacts with free fatty acids in a lipid material comprising free fatty acids and glycerides in the presence of an immobilized zirconium(IV) metal salt to form fatty acid alkyl esters. Also provided is combination process in which an esterification reaction converts the free fatty acids in a lipid material to fatty acid alkyl esters and a transesterification reaction converts the glycerides in the material to fatty acid alkyl esters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: Southern Illinois University CarbondaleInventor: Yong Gao
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Publication number: 20080289249Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a fuel composition comprising a deposit-modifying effective amount of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide; a detergent; and a fuel. A method for reducing deposit formation is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Peter Wangqi Hou, William J. Colucci, Thomas William Nichols
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Publication number: 20080289250Abstract: Unleaded blend compositions, as well as formulated gasolines containing them have a Motor Octane Number (MON) of at least 80 comprising either: (i) component (a) at least 5% (by volume of the total composition) of at least one hydrocarbon having the following formula I R—CH2—CH(CH3)—C(CH3)2—CH3??I wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, especially triptane, or (ii) at least 2% of component (a?), which is at least one branched chain alkane of MON value of at least 90 and of boiling point 15-160° C. or a substantially aliphatic hydrocarbon refinery stream, of MON value of at least 85, at least 70% in total of said stream being branched chain alkanes, said stream being obtainable or obtained by distillation from a refinery material as a cut having Initial Boiling Point of at least 15° C. and Final Boiling Point of at most 160° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: BP Oil International LimitedInventors: Roberto Vittorio Bazzani, Paul James Bennett, Graham Butlar, Alisdair Quentin Clark, John Hardy Cooper, Phillip Howard, Anthony George William Parker
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Publication number: 20080289251Abstract: The present invention relates to an agricultural use of a breathable polyolefin film (1), filled with CaCO3 and/or MgO-based fillers, having a water vapor permeability, based on ASTM D 6701-01 standards, of at least 500 g/m2 H2O/24 h and having an air permeability, based on ATICELCA MC 19-74 and TAPPI T 460 om-88 standards, below 100 min/cc of air, and having an average basis weight of 10 to 60 g/m2.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: NUOVA PANSAC S.P.A.Inventors: Fabrizio Lori, Graziano Bortoletto
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Publication number: 20080289252Abstract: Methods of using genetically-transformed plants in the phytoremediation of lead are described. Unlike many organisms in which only 10-kDa ACBPs have been identified, there exists a family of six ACBPs in the model plant Arabidopsis. Other than a function in mediating the transfer of acyl-CoA esters in plant lipid metabolism, all six Arabidopsis ACBPs can bind the heavy metal lead and are therefore applicable for phytoremediation. These methods of phytoremediation will provide a cheap, simple and efficient method in the removal of contaminating lead from soil/water/environment by the growth of the ACBP-overexpressing genetically-transformed plants in the contaminated environment. There is also provided a method to remove lead from contaminated water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: MEE LEN CHYE, Shi Xiao, Wei Gao
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Publication number: 20080289253Abstract: A flower pot cover is configured to be secured to a flower pot and provide substantial benefit over tradition uncovered flower pots. A flower pot cover provides distinguishing information regarding the contents of the flower pot, information regarding the recipient or giver of the flower pot, superior gripping surface, and/or protection to the flower pot and the surface upon which it is disposed. A flower pot cover also provides tactile feedback as well as communicating information visually.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Patti D. Rubin
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Publication number: 20080289254Abstract: A method and apparatus for efficiently forming a gaseous material from a solid starting material. The produced gaseous material includes a CGE HHV having a high percentage of an original HHV of the starting material. The gaseous product may be used to form a plurality of materials for various purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Kenneth M. Sprouse
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Publication number: 20080289255Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing hydrogen. The apparatus includes a fuel processor, a purification unit and a system controller. The controller determines a calculated flow of reformate from the fuel processor and operates the purification unit based on the calculated flow. The calculated flow is derived from a process model of the fuel processor and known feed(s) to the fuel processor. The calculated flow of reformate is used to control the flow of reformate to adsorbent beds within the purification unit and can be used to control other materials flows within the apparatus. Means for reducing fluctuations in the pressure and/or flow rate of reformate flowing from the fuel processor to the purification unit are also disclosed. The purity of the hydrogen produced can be maintained by adjusting the operation of the purification unit in response to changes in reformate composition, pressure and/or flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: Texaco Inc.Inventors: W. Spencer Wheat, Hongqiao Sun, Bhaskar Balasubramanian, Vesna R. Mirkovic
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Publication number: 20080289256Abstract: The invention concerns a window lift arrangement with a driver for a window pane, an inner door panel, positioning instruments for positioning the driver relative to the inner door panel in an installation position for installation of the window pane, wherein the positioning instruments can assume a first and a second position, wherein the positioning instruments in the first position define the installation position and wherein the positioning instruments in the second position release a movement of the driver for opening and closing the installed window pane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: FAURECIA INNENRAUM SYSTEME GMBHInventors: Claus Mangold, Carsten Huege, Frank Boecker, Marko Hermann, Enrico Schliwa
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Publication number: 20080289257Abstract: A cover assembly includes a panel defining an opening therein for allowing a storage device to move in or out therethrough, a cover shielding the opening, a connecting member, and an elastic member. The connecting member is pivotably connected to the panel through a first pivoting mechanism formed therebetween along a first axis, and is pivotably connected to the cover through a second pivoting mechanism formed therebetween along a second axis separate from and parallel with the first axis. The elastic member is arranged between the cover and the connecting member, for restoring the cover to shield the opening of the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHANG-ZHENG XU, QING-HUI MI
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Publication number: 20080289258Abstract: A separation structure (1) for isolating a delimited space (B) from the external environment (A), in particular a space (B) defined by an apparatus operating in the pharmaceutical material processing sector, comprises suitably assembled separator means (2, 3, 4) of the panel type or the like and seal means (G) inserted between the separator means (2, 3, 4); the seal means (G) being of the fluid dynamic expansion type and formed by at least two separately expanding tubular ducts (6, 8; 1:3, 14; 5, 5?); in each of the two tubular ducts (6, 8; 13, 14; 5, 5?) the supply of a pressurised or, if selected, negative pressure fluid being designed to be activated to cause the duct (6, 8; 13, 14; 5, 5?) to expand or contract.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2005Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Elvio Gasperini, Vittoriano Marcheschi
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Publication number: 20080289259Abstract: A vehicle door that may include a latch/window regulator module and rear and forward integrated channel/regulators, is disclosed. The rear integrated channel/regulator may include a glass run channel that is integral with a window regulator guide rail, and may also have a door latch assembly mounted to it. Other features may be integral with and extend from the rear integrated channel/regulator. The forward integrated channel/regulator may include a glass run channel that is integral with a window regulator guide rail, and may include an integral flange to which a cable drum and motor are mounted. The latch/window regulator module may be pre-assembled before being assembled into the vehicle door.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Terrence P. Costigan, Charles H.G. Henderson, John D. Caron, Michael D. Youngblood, Henry J. Nykiel, William C. Bisnack
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Publication number: 20080289260Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a method of improving the grinding of a bauxite containing slurry during the grinding stage of an alumina extraction process. Specifically, an effective amount of one or more non-ionic surfactants, polyglycols, polyglycol ethers, anionic surfactants, anionic polymers, or a combination thereof are added to said bauxite containing slurry during the grinding stage of an alumina extraction process to achieve an improved effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Everett C. Phillips
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Publication number: 20080289261Abstract: To provide a polishing composition which is suitable particularly for an application to polish a wafer containing tungsten, and a polishing process employing such a polishing composition. The polishing composition of the present invention comprises a colloidal silica and hydrogen peroxide. The pH of the polishing composition is from 5 to 8.5, and the concentration of iron ions in the polishing composition is at most 0.02 ppm. The polishing composition preferably further contains phosphoric acid or a phosphate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: FUJIMI INCORPORATEDInventors: Masayuki HATTORI, Hideyuki Satoh, Atsunori Kawamura
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Publication number: 20080289262Abstract: An equipment for making abrasive particles in even distribution, array pattern and preferred orientation comprises an adsorbing releasing apparatus being composed of a plurality of acicular soft magnetic metallic sticks, an upper and a lower stators, and a plurality of windings. Each winding forms an electric circuit through a electrical source, a resistance, and a switch a plurality of blind holes being distributed on face of the blind hole feeding tropism board. Using electric current to form magnetic field for the acicular soft magnetic metallic sticks absorb or release abrasive particles plated with soft magnetic materials. The equipment is simple, convenient in operation, high in efficiency and reliability. The equipment makes abrasive particles in matrix with an ideal state in distributing density, uniformity, arrange, and tropism. Thereby, the function of the abrasive materials is fully exerted and the life of products is prolonged.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: JIANGSU TIANYI MICRO METAL POWDER CO., LTD.Inventor: Weixing Gao
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Publication number: 20080289263Abstract: An eavestrough (10) formed from a single piece of material and incorporating a gutter guard (38) extending across the top of the trough to prevent leaves and other extraneous matter from entering the trough, the eavestrough being secured bu mechanical fasteners (60).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2004Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Guy Brochu
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Publication number: 20080289264Abstract: The present invention is directed to a closet system with a housing that includes four adjacent sidewalls having a lower portion and an upper portion, a cap coupled to the upper portion, and an opening; a motor assembly including a motor connected to a power supply, at least two pulleys, a shaft rotatably connected to the motor, and at least one cable having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is guided by the one pulley and the second end is guided by the other pulley, and wherein the cable is retractably connected to the shaft; and a platform wherein the cable first end is connected proximate the middle of an edge of the platform and wherein the cable second end is connected proximate the middle of an opposing edge of the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Mark E. Bowman
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Publication number: 20080289265Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a multifamily dwelling which may include: at least one building, which may include: a townhouse façade on at least a front of the building; at least three dwelling units in the building, each of the at least three dwelling units may include: an individual garage, and a non-shared, individual entry between each individual garage and an associated dwelling unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Christian Lessard
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Publication number: 20080289266Abstract: Pivotable gutter having brackets spaced apart comprising mounting members (20) and carrying member (22). The gutter being lockable (30, 36) in a first position. The gutter has open ends sections (112, 114) that is sealable via sealing means (141) or a lining (178) with other gutter sections when the gutter sections are in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2005Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Martin Anthony Kennedy
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Publication number: 20080289267Abstract: A pin-fuse frame is used in a frame assembly that may be subject to extreme seismic loading. The pin-fuse frame includes of columns, beams, plate assemblies that extend between columns and beams, and may included a diagonal brace. The plate assemblies are fixed to the columns and attached to the beams and brace via pin joints. A joint includes a pin connection through outer connection plates connected to a column and inner connection plates connected to a beam. Connecting rods positioned about the pin maintain a coefficient of friction until exposed to extreme seismic activity, at which time the joint accommodates a slippage of at least one of the inner and outer connection plates relative to each other rotationally about the pin. The diagonal brace is separated into two segments connected together with connection plates. These connection plates accommodate a slippage of the segments relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: SKIDMORE OWINGS & MERRILL LLPInventor: Mark P. Sarkisian
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Publication number: 20080289268Abstract: A link-fuse joint resists bending moments and shears generated by seismic loading. A joint connection includes a first plate assembly having a first connection plate including a first diagonal slot formed therethrough. A second plate assembly has a second connection plate including a second diagonal slot formed therethrough. The second diagonal slot is diagonally opposed to the first diagonal slot. The second connection plate is position such that at least a portion of the second diagonal slot aligns with a portion of the first diagonal slot. A pin is positioned through the first diagonal slot and the second diagonal slot. The joint connection accommodates a slippage of at least one of the first and second plate assemblies relative to each other when the joint connection is subject to a seismic load and without significant loss of clamping force.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: SKIDMORE OWINGS & MERRILL LLPInventor: Mark P. Sarkisian
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Publication number: 20080289269Abstract: The present application is directed to doors and door systems that are made from rot and/or swell resistant components. In one exemplary embodiment, every component of the door or door system is rot and/or swell resistant. In one exemplary embodiment, the door or door system remains rot and/or swell resistant after all hardware of the door or door system is installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: THERMA-TRU CORPORATIONInventors: Tim J. O'Brien, Klaus Fink
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Publication number: 20080289270Abstract: A seal system is utilized with flat, rough, and/or ribbed wall surfaces and includes a top dock pad and two substantially parallel side dock pads, which substantially frame a doorway at a loading dock. The dock pads are secured to the wall by a plurality of mounting brackets. The dock pads include a first foam layer coupled to a rear portion of a backing structure. The first foam layer operates to accommodate, or substantially “fill-in”, any surface irregularities of the building wall surface, such as a rough wall texture and rib surfaces, to provide an airtight or substantially airtight seal between the building and the seal structure. The dock pads also include a second foam layer coupled to a front portion of the backing structure. The second foam layer is employed to create an effective seal between the building and a rear portion of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: CHALFANT SEWING FABRICATORS, INC.Inventor: JEFFREY R. CHALFANT
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Publication number: 20080289271Abstract: In one embodiment, a first mount is coupled to a first panel. A first compliant member is then placed on an optical component. The optical component and first compliant member are then placed on the first mount. For example, the optical component and the first compliant member are placed on a ledge of the first mount and a cylinder of the first mount may pass through the aperture. Also, one side of the first compliant member touches the first mount. A second mount is then placed on top of the other surface of the first compliant member. The front panel and a second compliant member are then placed on a front side of the optical component to secure the optical component in the optical system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: SOL FOCUS, INC.Inventors: Wayne Miller, Pete Young