Patents Issued in August 26, 2010
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Publication number: 20100212256Abstract: The invention relates to a tile installation method and devices. According to the invention, level guides (1) are provided on the ground and a pair of rules (2-2?) are disposed transversely thereon, said rules being separated from one another by a distance that is slightly greater than the size of the tiles (3). The tiles (3) are fixed in place by pouring mortar (4) into the space defined therebetween (3) and using a rake (5) to spread the mortar and level same, said rake being suitably dimensioned such that the ends thereof rest on the above-mentioned rules (2-2?). Subsequently, a line of tiles (3) is placed between the rules (2-2?), with each tile being installed individually and a groove being formed in the mortar on the shared free side between said tile and the next.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2006Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: José Llorens Selles
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Publication number: 20100212257Abstract: A wall fixture positionable between interior and exterior walls of a structure and including a first member having a flange extending from a web, the flange including mounting locations spaced along a length of the flange for supporting fasteners securable at a plurality of locations spaced along the interior wall and a second member having a flange extending from a web. The second member can be adjustably securable to the first member such that a distance between exterior sides of the flanges is variable. The flange of the second member can include mounting locations spaced along the flange for supporting fasteners securable at a plurality of locations spaced along the exterior wall. The web of one of the first and second members can define apertures sized to receive at least one of plumbing, conduit and wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Erik J. Kiilunen
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Publication number: 20100212258Abstract: Universal master boards and methods of making flush door skins and doors from the universal master boards are disclosed. The universal master boards each have an expansive surface with a graphic design of at least first depressions and second depressions in at least first and second surface regions, respectively. The first depressions simulate a first wood grain pattern, and the second depressions simulate a second wood grain pattern aligned in a different direction than the simulated first wood grain pattern. The universal master boards may be cut and demarcated selectively to establish different assortments of simulated wood patterns and different ornamental features, such as stiles and rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Gregory J. Wysock, Steven K. Lynch, Robert C. Allen
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Publication number: 20100212259Abstract: An apparatus (1) for treating containers (10), comprising a housing (2), inside which a sterile chamber (4) is formed, comprising a treatment element (6, 7) which is arranged inside the housing (2) and which is rotatable about a predefined axis (X), wherein the treatment element is arranged on a carrier (8) provided inside the housing (2), and comprising a drive device for driving the treatment element (6), wherein this drive device is arranged at least partially outside the sterile chamber (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Erwin Knieling, Markus Schoenfelder, Andreas Dewert
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Publication number: 20100212260Abstract: This invention relates to a method and to a capping or closing machine for the capping or closing of bottles or similar containers filled with an oxygen-sensitive product.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Ludwig Clüsserath
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Publication number: 20100212261Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, a device, and a control program for the fluid-tight sealing of capsules containing medicaments, wherein the capsules consist of at least one capsule body and a capsule cap which are set one into the other telescopically and provided with a tight band in the abutment region on the exterior side of the capsule, wherein the capsule components are filled with gas which has a changed temperature and/or a changed pressure in relation to the environment, and wherein a reduction of the difference in pressure in the capsule occurs via gaps between capsule body and capsule cap after the capsule components have been placed one inside the other. The capsules produced via the method according to the invention are disposable capsules and preferably contain a single dose of an orally administered pharmaceutical formulation in the form of a powder or a liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Josef Boldis, Sabine Landerer, Thorsten Neuhaus
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Publication number: 20100212262Abstract: A process and system reprocesses soiled animal bedding material commingled with animal manure. The material is to remove a preponderance of the manure. The remaining soiled bedding is washed in water and a cleaning agent, rinsed and, optionally, bleached to restore color and appearance. The resulting material is dewatered and dried to reduce its moisture content and kill any remaining pathogens. After being cleaned and sanitized, the material may be reused as bedding or further processed into pellets or other products, such as manufactured fire logs.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Shelly Ann Townsend
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Publication number: 20100212263Abstract: A fixture for dressing a plurality of cables into cable bundles is provided. The fixture includes a first panel having a plurality of first apertures extending through the panel. The first apertures are configured in a predetermined array in the first panel, with each first aperture located a first distance from each adjacent first aperture. A second panel is disposed at a distance from the first panel, the second panel having a plurality of second apertures extending through the second panel. The second apertures are configured in a second array corresponding to the array of apertures in the first panel. Each second aperture is located a second distance from each adjacent second aperture. The first plurality of apertures receives a plurality of cables fed into the fixture. The second plurality of apertures is adapted to receive the cables from the first apertures and to feed the cables from the fixture in a cable array ready to be tied into a bundle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: TANTUS ENTERPRISES LLCInventor: Matthew Cathlina
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Publication number: 20100212264Abstract: Methods and apparatus for combining units from among a plurality of packages are disclosed. In some embodiments, units are combined from a plurality of single-variety packages to provide one or more variety packs. For example, a plurality of single-variety packages arranged in repeating order of variety can be provided. The single-variety packages being so arranged can define at least two lanes extending among the plurality of single-variety packages. At least one single-variety group of units can be selected from at least one of the plurality of single-variety packages. Each of the selected at least one single-variety group of units can be positioned in one of the lanes. The selected at least one single-variety group of units can be repositioned to another package and within the one of the lanes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Doug Fischer
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Publication number: 20100212265Abstract: A method and apparatus, in a bottling plant, for packing beverage bottles in cases with and without dividers and a method and apparatus for packing containers in cases with and without dividers. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Joachim JUNGHANS
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Publication number: 20100212266Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing pockets containing a napkin (5). To this end, two web-shaped layers (1, 2) of a flat, flexible material are moved along a transport path and held at a distance apart from one another in one section of the transport path. Napkins (5) are individually picked up from a stack and placed between the layers (1, 2). Only then, downstream of the section in the web direction, are adjacent regions of the layers (1, 2) placed in contact with one another and joined to one another. The pockets formed in this manner are cut from the web-shaped layers (1, 2). In the section, a respective napkin (5) is moved in a direction essentially at a right angle to the web direction and placed between the layers (1, 2) in a position oriented essentially parallel with the web direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Robert Elsaesser, Remy Bendele
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Publication number: 20100212267Abstract: A method for packaging fruit or vegetable elements or other products involves forming batches of a pre-determined amount within final weighing values, and within specified tolerances, by simultaneously determining various groups of weighing hoppers from among the total number of full weighing hoppers available with a combination algorithm, and simultaneously feeding pre-formed groups of weighing hoppers to individual feed channels leading to receiving hoppers, and emptying said receiving hoppers through outlets to respective packaging devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: GIRO GH, S.A.Inventor: José Lorenzo Salom Espana
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Publication number: 20100212268Abstract: Disclosed is a device for automatically wrapping medicine which is hard to eat or food stuff in a unit which is convenient to eat, and also crushing fruits, vegetables and the like and automatically wrapping crude juice extracted from the crushed fruits and vegetables into a capsule. According to this, a user does not have to make an excessive amount of capsule products at one time and preserve the products for a long time even passing a proper expiration date. Thus, the automatic wrapping device is very useful in that the user can directly crush and eat food and medicine as desired and the capsule products can be kept fresh.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Cho Rang Kim
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Publication number: 20100212269Abstract: A canine harness for search and rescue dogs comprising a body configured for fitting on a canine, one or more receptacles for receiving items, and one or more magnetic fasteners configured for securing the harness to the canine and the magnetic fasteners being configured for disengaging if an external force is applied to the harness. The receptacles may be used to carry items into the rescue environment such as one or more cameras for transmitting images to another location, a power supply to power the cameras, a light sensor for sensing light in the dog's environment and a light for providing illumination in low light rescue situations. The body may include a separating zipper that can be closed with any one of a plurality of rows of alternating receiving teeth such that the harness can be fitted to canines of various sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Lucia Santa DELL'AGNESE
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Publication number: 20100212270Abstract: A gas/oil separator is provided, wherein a pre-separator tube has an upper solid portion, and a lower perforated portion. Holes in the lower perforated portion allow a gas stream to move radially inwardly, and to a downstream filter pack. The holes have a raised portion extending radially outwardly, and prevent previously separated oil from being reintroduced into the gas stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2006Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: David J. Kanic
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Publication number: 20100212271Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Donaldson CompanyInventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, William M. Juliar, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Patrick Golden, Wayne C. Musselman
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Publication number: 20100212272Abstract: Filter media which may be used in ASHRAE applications are described. The media include a fiber web and has desirable performance characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Hollingsworth & Vose CompanyInventors: David F. Sealey, Marianne Lane
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Publication number: 20100212273Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner filter bag having a composite material comprising a first layer consisting of a netting or a perforated sheet with an air permeability of at least 10,000 l/(m2 s), and a first fibre layer consisting of man-made fibres and/or vegetable fibres and connected to one side of the first layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Jan Schultink, Ralf Sauer
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Publication number: 20100212274Abstract: Gas-solids separator comprises a tubular housing, an inlet for introducing a gas-solids mixture at one end of said housing, which inlet is executed such that it imparts a swirl to the gas-solids mixture, a solids outlet opening at the opposite end of said housing, and a co-axially positioned tubular gas outlet conduit placed at an end of said housing, which separator further comprises a vortex stabiliser, comprising a pin placed on a stabilising plate, in which separator the pin runs along the axis of the tubular housing and in which a passageway is provided through the stabiliser plate and the pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Ye-Mon Chen, Hubertus Wilhelmus Albertus Dries, Kee-Khoon Foo
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Publication number: 20100212275Abstract: An exhaust gas cleaning device includes an outer housing, an insert disposed therein, and an elastic compensating element which surrounds the insert. At least before a first operation, an adhesive layer is provided between the insert and the compensating element and/or between the compensating element and the outer housing. Furthermore, there is described a method for manufacturing an exhaust gas cleaning device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2007Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Stefan Schmidt, Stefan Merschkoetter, Peter Kroner
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Publication number: 20100212276Abstract: A system and method for controlling the lateral tilt of a header of an agricultural plant cutting machine, such as, but not limited to, a combine, windrower or the like, and more particularly, to an automatic lateral tilt control system for precisely controlling an angle of lateral tilt of the header relative to the machine based on a lateral tilt angle of the machine relative to a reference and at least one additional characteristic such that, when the machine is disposed on a laterally inclined surface, and the machine is at a tilt angle differing from an angle of the laterally inclined surface, the angle of lateral tilt of the header relative to the machine is responsively adjusted so an angle of the lateral tilt of the header relative to the reference is substantially equal to the angle of the laterally inclined surface, the system especially useful when operating in a stubble mode and traversing inclined surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Michael J. Digman
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Publication number: 20100212277Abstract: A crop harvester includes: a rotatable auger tube having a gathering section; flighting disposed in a spiral pattern on the outer surface of the gathering section so that, when the auger tube is rotated, the flighting moves material within a perimeter of the flighting laterally and creates a neutral zone behind the flighting that is generally free of material; and gathering fingers disposed in the neutral zone that, when the auger tube is rotated, extend beyond the perimeter of the flighting to gather the material, tuck the material toward the auger tube, and then retract within the perimeter of the flighting.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: William R. Marrs
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Publication number: 20100212278Abstract: A mower apparatus includes a mower deck having a first deck section, a second deck section pivotable relative to the first deck section, and a latch. The latch is actuable between a first position in which the latch maintains the second deck section in a lowered position and a second position in which the latch maintains the second deck in a raised position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: WOOD-MIZER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Scott R. Latuszek, Scott A. Dufek, Mark J. Kohrman
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Publication number: 20100212279Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for harvesting items of spherical fruit by severing them from their stems and conveying them by means of air flow into a receptacle. The harvesting apparatus includes a tubular body with a clamshell cutter for severing items of fruit from their stems, and a retractable throat that is able to restrict and then allow passage of the fruit. The apparatus further includes a control unit that can control the clamshell cutter and the throat. A funnel-shaped orifice is preferably included at the harvesting end of the tubular body. When a piece of fruit enters the harvesting end, it contacts the throat and blocks the airflow. The control unit senses the resulting pressure drop, and simultaneously activates the clamshell cutter while causing the throat to open so as to allow the piece of fruit to pass through the tubular body and into the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: John C. Macidull
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Publication number: 20100212280Abstract: The spindle (1) comprises, in proximity of one end, an axial locking member (21) of the winding tube (3). The locking member can assume an active condition of axial locking of the tube as a result of rotation of the spindle and an inactive position when the spindle is not moving.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Mariella Crotti
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Publication number: 20100212281Abstract: A pump system for lubricating a bearing in a gear system includes an auxiliary pump connected to the gear system. The auxiliary pump is fluidically connected to the bearing through an auxiliary supply passage and to a reservoir through an auxiliary scavenge passage. An auxiliary valve is fluidically connected to the auxiliary supply passage for transferring liquid from the auxiliary pump to the bearing when a pressure in the auxiliary supply passage downstream of the auxiliary valve is less than a particular threshold and for transferring liquid from the auxiliary pump to the reservoir when the pressure in the auxiliary supply passage downstream of the auxiliary valve is greater than the particular threshold. A method for circulating liquid is also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: William G. Sheridan
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Publication number: 20100212282Abstract: A constant volume combustor device includes detonative combustion. In one form the wave rotor of the constant volume combustor is supported by magnetic bearings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Philip H. Snyder, Calvin W. Emmerson
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Publication number: 20100212283Abstract: The present invention provides a heretofore-unknown use for zirconium nitride as a hydrogen peroxide compatible protective coating that was discovered to be useful to protect components that catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide or corrode when exposed to hydrogen peroxide. A zirconium nitride coating of the invention may be applied to a variety of substrates (e.g., metals) using art-recognized techniques, such as plasma vapor deposition. The present invention further provides components and articles of manufacture having hydrogen peroxide compatibility, particularly components for use in aerospace and industrial manufacturing applications. The zirconium nitride barrier coating of the invention provides protection from corrosion by reaction with hydrogen peroxide, as well as prevention of hydrogen peroxide decomposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Ali YOUSEFIANI
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Publication number: 20100212284Abstract: An ion thruster includes an accelerator grid proximate to an ionization chamber for drawing and accelerating ions from the chamber. The accelerator grid include a core and an overlying layer that is made of a material having a mass less than that of the propellant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventor: Russell Doerner
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Publication number: 20100212285Abstract: A turboprop propulsion unit includes at least one pusher propeller 5, 6 driven by an aircraft gas-turbine engine, with the aircraft gas-turbine engine being arranged in front of the pusher propeller 5, 6 in a direction of flight. A turbine outlet area 9 is arranged at the front in the direction of flight and a compressor area 14 faces towards the pusher propeller 5, 6.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE DEUTSCHLAND LTD & CO KGInventor: Dimitrie NEGULESCU
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Publication number: 20100212286Abstract: A thrust reverser comprises a translating sleeve, a torque beam, a plurality of cascades, a plurality of blocker doors, and a plurality of actuators. The translating sleeve is positioned at the rear of an aircraft nacelle and is translated rearward during thrust reverser deployment. The torque beam is positioned within the nacelle and configured to prevent airflow into the nacelle during thrust reverser deployment. The plurality of cascades are positioned around the circumference of the torque beam during thrust reverser stowage and are translated rearward during thrust reverser deployment. The plurality of blocker doors are positioned in alignment with the plurality of cascades and direct airflow through the plurality of cascades during thrust reverser deployment. The plurality of actuators are coupled to the forward edge of the sleeve and configured to translate the sleeve rearward during thrust reverser deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.Inventors: Randall R. West, Henry A. Schaefer
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Publication number: 20100212287Abstract: The present invention relates to a thrust reverser for a jet engine nacelle comprising at least one movable cowl (2) mounted on a fixed reverser structure between a closed position, in which they provide the nacelle with aerodynamic continuity and deactivate means for deflecting at least part of the air flow, and an open position in which they open a passage in the nacelle and activate said deflection means, each movable cowl being able to be moved between these two positions by at least one actuating means (6a, 6b), characterized in that the actuating means are combined with at least one means (10) for mechanically braking said actuating means.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: AIRCELLEInventor: Benoit Kubiak
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Publication number: 20100212288Abstract: A first trailing edge portion of a scarfed jet engine exhaust nozzle aft of a second trailing edge portion relative to a central axis of an associated exhaust duct causes an automatic nozzle-pressure-ratio responsive transverse deflection of the associated exhaust flow away from the first trailing edge portion. When offset from both the center of gravity (CG) and the central longitudinal axis of an aircraft, at a relatively low nozzle pressure ratio, e.g. during takeoff, the thrust vector from the exhaust flow acts relatively close to the CG, whereas at a relatively high nozzle pressure ratio, e.g. during relatively high-speed cruise, the scarfed exhaust nozzle deflects the exhaust flow so that the resulting thrust vector is relatively parallel to the path of the aircraft. With the final portion of the exhaust duct skewed, the primary axis of the jet engine can be relatively parallel to the path of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL CO., L.L.C.Inventors: Mark L. SUCHEZKY, Lisa M. SIMPKINS
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Publication number: 20100212289Abstract: A regeneration control method for a particle filter of an internal combustion engine exhaust line determines operating data items of the particle filter, wherein the data items are at least one representative inside temperature T(t) of the filter at a time t, regenerates the filter by increasing the temperature thereof above a first combustion temperature threshold of a soot contained in the filter, and computes a time-varying parameter dinst(t) representative for the amount of energy produced at the time t by the regeneration process. The method further calculates a weighted parameter Dinst weight(t), which is at least partially defined by the function of dinst(t)*Gtemp (t) or Gtemp (t) and varying in time (t) according to the representative temperature T(t).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2006Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: RENAULT S.A.S.Inventors: Erwan Radenac, Marc Guyon
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Publication number: 20100212290Abstract: A reductant dosing system for a machine having an engine and an exhaust system is disclosed. The reductant dosing system has a tank configured to hold a reductant, a dosing arrangement, and a supply passage connecting the tank to the dosing arrangement. The reductant dosing system also has a purging arrangement configured to direct purge fluid to at least one of the dosing arrangement and the supply passage, and a valve configured to allow reductant to pass from the tank to the supply passage and to inhibit purge fluid from entering the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Sairam P. THIAGARAJAN, Stephan D. Roozenboom, Raymond B. Gerges, Jinhui Sun, Shashank Mupparapu, Tetsu O. Velasquez, Yung T. Bui
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Publication number: 20100212291Abstract: A method for regulating the fuel/air ratio of a combustion process which is operated alternatingly with excess air and air deficiency, and having at least one catalyst volume in the exhaust gas of the combustion process which stores oxygen when there is excess oxygen in the exhaust gas and gives it off when there is oxygen deficiency, in which method the oxygen charges into the catalyst volume taking place when there is excess air, and the oxygen discharges from the catalyst volume taking place when there is air deficiency determined, and in which the fuel/air ratio is regulated in a first control loop such that the sum of the oxygen charges and oxygen discharges determined in a predefined interval takes on a predetermined value, wherein the combustion process is operated using oxygen excess or oxygen deficiency, respectively, at least until these appear at an oxygen-sensitive Nernst probe downstream from the catalyst volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Eberhard SCHNAIBEL, Kersten Wehmeier, Klaus Hirschmann, Richard Hotzel
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Publication number: 20100212292Abstract: An assembly and method for introducing a reducing agent into an exhaust pipe of an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine, in particular of a motor vehicle includes a feed connector which opens into the exhaust pipe and has a wall; a feed device for reducing agents which opens into the feed connector; and a device that generates a gas flow which is additional to the reducing agent flow and lines the wall of the feed connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Klaus Rusch, Rolf Kaiser, Erich Forster
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Publication number: 20100212293Abstract: Provided are catalyst composites that can be used in methods for treating exhaust gas from internal combustion engines, including diesel and gasoline engines, systems including such catalyst composites and methods of using the catalyst composites to treat internal combustion engine exhaust. The catalyst composites may provide diesel oxidation catalysts and three-way catalysts. A catalyst composite is provided which a catalytic material on a carrier, the catalytic material including a palladium component dispersed on a first support comprising at least 60% by weight of a zirconia component, and one or more rare earth oxides selected from the group consisting of lanthana, neodymia, praseodymia, yttria, the first support optionally containing no more than 15% by weight ceria, and being free of alumina. Layered catalyst composites having one or more washcoats on the carrier are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLCInventors: Michel Deeba, Tian Luo, Josephine Ramos
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Publication number: 20100212294Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes first and second sets combustion chambers fluidly coupled to respective first and second aftertreatment devices. A third aftertreatment device including a supplemental heating device is fluidly coupled to outlets of the first and second aftertreatment devices. The first set of combustion chambers is operated rich and the second set of combustion chambers is operated lean. The supplemental heating device is operated to transfer thermal energy to the exhaust gas feedstream.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Kushal Narayanaswamy, Paul M. Najt
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Publication number: 20100212295Abstract: A powertrain includes an internal combustion engine having multiple cylinders and an aftertreatment system having a selective catalytic reduction device utilizing ammonia as a reductant. An ammonia generation cycle includes operating some portion of the cylinders at an air/fuel ratio conducive to producing molecular hydrogen and some portion of the cylinders at an air/fuel ratio conducive to producing NOx. An ammonia generation catalyst is utilized between the engine and the selective catalytic reduction device to produce ammonia.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Kushal Narayanaswamy, Paul M. Najt
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Publication number: 20100212296Abstract: A technique is provided which is capable of completing SOx poisoning recovery control on a NOx storage reduction catalyst in a shorter period of time. In the course of the SOx poisoning recovery control, the degree of decrease of a SOx release speed resulting from a decrease in an amount of SOx occlusion of the NOx catalyst (the degree of decrease of the SOx release speed (Ddw)) with respect to that at the time of start of the SOx poisoning recovery control is estimated. In accordance with the increasing degree of decrease of the SOx release speed (Ddw), a catalyst bed temperature (Tc) is caused to rise up to a higher side target temperature (Tct), and at the same time an exhaust gas air fuel ratio (A/F) is caused to lower up to a richer side target air fuel ratio (A/Ft), whereby the SOx release speed Vsox during the SOx poisoning recovery control is suppressed from lowering.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masahide Iida, Nobumoto Ohashi, Atsushi Hayashi
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Publication number: 20100212297Abstract: [Problem] To provide a construction machine capable of realizing with fewer components temperature control of a reducing agent in a reducing agent tank without arranging any heat exchanger in the reducing agent tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shohei Kamiya, Kazunori Nakamura, Yasushi Arai
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Publication number: 20100212298Abstract: A method of controlling combustion in an internal combustion engine with exhaust after treatment device is proposed, wherein upon detection of a request for a regeneration event of the exhaust after treatment device, a regeneration combustion mode comprising a pilot injection and a retarded main injection is operated. During the regeneration combustion mode the injection timing of the main injection is controlled so that its retard is not later than a retard threshold that is determined as the maximum timing retard to provide the desired torque, but with an injected fuel quantity not exceeding a maximum fuel quantity given by a stored smoke-limit map.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: MICHAEL PARMENTIER, JULIEN SCHMITT
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Publication number: 20100212299Abstract: Methods for determining when to regenerate an exhaust gas particulate filter (10), for regenerating, and for calibrating a pressure drop across such filters are disclosed. An example method involves reducing a first amount of particulates (52) accumulated in the filter to a residual amount RADP. The method also includes measuring the residual amount RADP by exciting the microwave resonant cavity (126) in which the filter resides with microwave radiation (182) and then monitoring the microwave cavity response. The method also includes using the measured value of RADP to calibrate a pressure drop threshold ?PTH SO that it is representative of a limit (TDP) of particulate accumulation in the filter. The methods may also include regenerating the filter a number of times and each time re-setting the pressure drop threshold ?PTH based on measurements of RADP taken after each filter regeneration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Jacob George, Uta-Barbara Goers, Natarajan Gunasekaran, Gary Graham Squier
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Publication number: 20100212300Abstract: A method of operating an engine system comprising operating a first cylinder group at a first number of strokes per combustion cycle, operating a second cylinder group at a second number of strokes per combustion cycle, the second number of strokes per cycle being different than the first number of strokes per cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Scott B. Fiveland, James J. Driscoll, Kevin L. Bruch
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Publication number: 20100212301Abstract: A flow device for an exhaust system includes a body that defines an interior cavity. An exhaust inlet passage is disposed in the interior cavity. An exhaust outlet passage is disposed in the interior cavity so that at least a portion of the exhaust inlet passage circumferentially surrounds at least a portion of the exhaust outlet passage. A doser is adapted to inject reductants into the interior cavity of the body such that the reductants are injected in the same general direction as the direction of flow of the exhaust gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Korneel De Rudder, Bart Schellens, Antonio Gil, Nic Degelin
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Publication number: 20100212302Abstract: Provided is a catalyst converter for purifying exhaust gas and a method for manufacturing the catalyst converter, in which a heater is disposed between inner/outer monoliths, to thereby heighten a heat transfer efficiency and induce a uniform catalytic reaction, and to thereby enhance a processing performance, and minimize an electric power consumption and miniaturize a device. The catalyst converter includes: a heater having a winding portion which is wound so as to have a space therein and a pair of electric power terminals; inner and outer monoliths which are inserted in the inner and outer circumferential portions of the heater winding portion wherein each of the inner and outer monoliths includes a number of hollow cells on the surfaces of which catalysts have been coated and which are formed in the lengthy direction; and a housing in which a support assembly is assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: AMO CO., LTD.Inventors: Myoung Soo Kim, Jae Yeong Lee, Hyun Chul Lim, Sang Dong Jeong, Yong Sul Song, Sung Chul Yang
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Publication number: 20100212303Abstract: Device for injecting a liquid additive including an additive tank connected by an additive pipe to an injector positioned in the exhaust system of the vehicle concerned, where there is provided, on the additive pipe, a positive-displacement lift-and-force pump including a cylinder and a piston which delimits within the cylinder a pressurizing chamber, and where an electric actuator is coupled to the piston to cause it to retreat, drawing additive into the chamber from the tank and simultaneously compressing a spring that acts on the piston, such that by virtue of the spring, the forward movement of the piston, delivering additive to the injector, takes place under controlled pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: MGI COUTIERInventors: Christian JAULMES, Rodolphe EMAILLE
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Publication number: 20100212304Abstract: The invention relates to a drive system for motor vehicles comprising a waste heat-producing internal combustion engine and a circuit for draining off at least partially said waste heat with a working fluid which is relievable in an expansion machine, wherein said working fluid comprises several components, wherein at least one component is transferable into a gas phase by absorbing heat of the internal combustion engine and/or another source inside the drive system which also comprises means for separating the liquid fraction from the working fluid prior to the expansion machine pressure removal. The internal combustion engine can be cooled by a first cooling circuit. A second cooling circuit can be used in such a way that the first cooling circuit is cooled thereby.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2006Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Michael Hoetger
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Publication number: 20100212305Abstract: A counterbalancing arrangement and a method for counterbalancing two mutually movable parts, which is arranged to counteract the gravitational force of at least one of the movable parts. The counterbalancing arrangement includes a gas spring and a compressor system. The compressor system is designed to sense a pressure in the gas spring and to adjust the pressure if the pressure deviates from a predetermined value. The counterbalancing arrangement can be used for counterbalancing an industrial robot arm and is capable of maintaining its working capacity regardless of any gas leakage and variations in the ambient temperature so as to result in very few unwanted stops occasioned by a need for servicing the balancing spring of the counterbalancing arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Johan Runesson, Johannes Samuelsson, Björn Limber