Patents Issued in April 7, 2011
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Publication number: 20110079039Abstract: Upper and lower frames enclosing a peripheral edge of the supporting plate and each including a groove to receive a sealing member are preassembled through locking parts, and then fusion-bonded in the preassembled state. Accordingly, a waterproof effect and durability of the shelf assembly are improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jae Hoon Lim, In Yong Hwang, Woo Yeol Yoo, Jong Eun Chae, Sun Keun Lee
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Publication number: 20110079040Abstract: A compressor 1 for compressing a refrigerant containing a hydrofluoroolefin refrigerant, a condenser 2 for condensing the refrigerant by heat exchange, a throttle device 4 for decompressing the condensed refrigerant, an evaporator 5 for evaporating the refrigerant by heat exchange between the decompressed refrigerant and air, and air adsorbing means 3 for adsorbing oxygen and nitrogen are connected by piping so as to configure a refrigerant circuit through which the refrigerant containing the hydrofluoroolefin refrigerant is circulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Morimoto, Kazuki Okada, Tetsuji Saikusa
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Publication number: 20110079041Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are described for implementing and/or utilizing a vector component within an air-conditioning (a/c) system. In one embodiment, the vector component may be situated between a compressor and a condenser of the a/c system. Moreover, the vector component may receive a superheated vapor from the compressor and route the superheated vapor into one or more capillary tubes. The superheated vapor may be cooled to a liquid by exposing the superheated vapor to a sub-cooled liquid. The liquid may then be transferred to the condenser. Additionally, at least a portion of the sub-cooled liquid may be heated to a saturated vapor and routed back to the compressor, where the above process may be repeated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: SPIN ENERGY CORPORATIONInventor: Shaun E. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20110079042Abstract: Disclosed is a non-azeotropic refrigerant mixture containing tetrafluoropropane as a high-boiling refrigerant and a refrigeration cycle apparatus in which a non-azeotropic refrigerant mixture containing tetrafluoropropane as a high-boiling refrigerant circulates through a refrigeration cycle so as to avoid occurrence of negative pressure in a low-pressure circuit. The non-azeotropic refrigerant mixture is characterized in that a mixing ratio of a high-boiling refrigerant and a low-boiling refrigerant is determined so that a saturated vapor line where pressure is 0.00 MPa is not higher than ?45° C. in a low-pressure circuit formed between the decompressor to the compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Tetsuya Yamashita, Akihiro Nishida, Hirokazu Taniguchi, Takashi Okazaki, Yoshihiro Sumida, Masato Yosomiya, Kazuhiko Shiraishi
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Publication number: 20110079043Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a device and a mechanism for heat transfer that includes a provided hydrofluoroether having high temperature stability. Also provided is a method of transferring heat and a composition that includes a provided hydrofluoroether.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Richard M. Flynn, Michael G. Costello, Michael J. Bulinski
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Publication number: 20110079044Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for separating a mixture to be separated (solid-liquid or liquid-liquid mixture) using a deliquescent filter medium. The mixture to be separated is separated into a liquid passing through a filter layer of the filter medium and a captured material captured in the filter layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Masahiro Teduka, Masaharu Jo
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Publication number: 20110079045Abstract: An adjustable bracelet includes an adjustable main portion adapted to be worn on a human wrist. An electronic charity identifier is attached to the main portion. The bracelet is adapted to hold a dispensing lever of a fluid dispensing pump in an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Van Bielkiewicz
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Publication number: 20110079046Abstract: A pin assembly, a pin assembly for an article of clothing, and a pin assembly for a headwear article. The pin assembly may include a pin, a crown, and an adornment. The pin may include a post and the post may include a threaded portion. The crown may receive the threaded portion of the post. The adornment may releasably couple to the crown.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Cipora ROSENBERG, Shaindy Braun
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Publication number: 20110079047Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and a method for manufacturing a vitreous silica crucible, which enable accurate measurement of a fume generation amount, prevention of deterioration of an inner surface property, and real-time control of a raw material melting state. Provided is an apparatus for manufacturing a vitreous silica crucible 50 by supplying silica powder into a mold 10 to form a silica powder layer 11, and heating and melting the silica powder layer 11 by arc discharge. The apparatus includes the mold 10 for defining an outer shape of a vitreous silica crucible, an arc discharge unit having a plurality of carbon electrodes 13 and a power-supply unit 40, and a fume-amount measurement unit 30 for detecting an amount of fumes 80 generated in the mold 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: JAPAN SUPER QUARTZ CORPORATIONInventors: Eriko SUZUKI, Hiroshi KISHI
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Publication number: 20110079048Abstract: A glass composition for chemical tempering includes oxides in wt % ranges of: SiO2 60 to 75; Al2O3 18 to 28; Li2O 3 to 9; Na2O 0 to 3; K2O 0 to 0.5; CaO 0 to 3; MgO 0 to 3; ZrO2 0 to 3; where MgO+CaO is 0 to 6 wt %; Al2O3+ZrO2 is 18 to 28 wt %, and Na2O+K2O is 0.05 to 3.00 wt %. The glass has a log 10 viscosity temperature in the temperature range of 1328° F. (720° C.) to 1499° F. (815° C.); a liquidus temperature in the temperature range of 2437° F. (1336° C.) to 2575° F. (1413° C.), and a log 7.6 softening point temperature in the temperature range of 1544° F. (840° C.) to 1724° F. (940° C.). The chemically tempered glass has, among other properties, an abraded modulus of rupture of 72 to 78 KPSI, and a modulus of rupture of 76 to 112 KPSI.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: SCHOTT AGInventors: LARRY J. SHELESTAK, GEORGE B. GOODWIN, AMARENDRA MISHRA, JAMES M. BALDAUFF
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Publication number: 20110079049Abstract: Glasses are disclosed which can be used to produce substrates for flat panel display devices, e.g., active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs). The glasses have MgO concentrations in the range from 1.0 mole percent to 3.0 mole percent and ?[RO]/[Al2O3] ratios greater than or equal to 1.00, where [Al2O3] is the mole percent of Al2O3 and ?[RO] equals the sum of the mole percents of MgO, CaO, SrO, and BaO. These compositional characteristics have been found to improve the melting properties of batch materials used to produce the glass, which, in turn, allows the glasses to be fined (refined) with more environmentally friendly fining agents, e.g., tin as opposed to arsenic and/or antimony.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Adam J.G. Ellison
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Publication number: 20110079050Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass meting furnace comprising a channel-shaped melting tank, the batch materials being introduced at an upstream end, the molten glass being recovered at the downstream end, said furnace being heated by means of burners, in which the combustion energy is produced by oxy-fuel combustion in respect of at least 65% thereof, the burners being distributed on the walls along the length of the furnace, in which flue gas discharge is mostly localized close to the upstream end near the openings through which the batch materials are introduced, the rest of the flue gas being removed close to the downstream part so as to maintain dynamic sealing with respect to the surrounding atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: AGC Glass EuropeInventors: Olivier Douxchamps, Johan Behen
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Publication number: 20110079051Abstract: Cooling fin assemblies constructed of materials suitable for use in manufacturing glass filaments are provided. The cooling fin assemblies include a manifold having a first end, a second end and an internal passage therebetween. The internal passage is configured for a flow of cooling fluid. A plurality of baffles is positioned within the internal passage. A plurality of blades is connected to the manifold. The blades are configured to conduct heat to the manifold. The baffles are configured to create a serpentine flow path for the cooling fluid within the manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Byron L. Bemis, Terry L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20110079052Abstract: A retrofit to circular knitting machines that stabilizes the cylinder to reduce or eliminate wobbling or other undesired motion so that the machine can operate at a significantly higher speed. The cylinder is stabilized by a bearing system added to the knitting head of the machine. The bearing system includes a pair of bearings, one of the bearings being disposed above the other one. An inner race of each bearing is affixed to the cylinder and an outer race of each bearing is affixed to a bearing housing that is secured to the stationary base plate of the knitting head. The bearings help stabilize the cylinder so that its rotation axis remains essentially immovable and vertically oriented.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Luis Plasencia
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Publication number: 20110079053Abstract: A laundry machine includes a cabinet and a tub is provided in the cabinet for holding washing water. A drum is rotatably provided in the tub, and a motor is provided at a rear of a tub for rotating the drum, where the motor includes a stator provided at a rear wall of the tub and a rotor. A transfer preventive unit provided at least at one of the stator and the tub to change a vibration/noise transfer function between the stator and the tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Seung Chul PARK, Kyung Seop Hong, Seong Hyeon Kim, Kyu Yeol Koak
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Publication number: 20110079054Abstract: A dual function lock having a body, a shackle and a frangible element extending from the body is disclosed. The dual function lock also includes a first locking mechanism within the body wherein when the first locking mechanism is locked, the shackle is in a first position where the toe of the shackle is located within the frangible element so that the shackle cannot be rotated and wherein when the first locking mechanism is unlocked, the shackle can be lifted from the first position so that the toe of the shackle is not within the frangible element so that the shackle can be rotated. Methods of using the lock and a refillable insert of frangible elements are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Stanton Concepts Inc.Inventors: John Loughlin, Robert Loughlin
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Publication number: 20110079055Abstract: The present disclosure describes combination discus locks and methods for using and making the combination discus lock assembly. The locks include a lock body at least partially containing a locking mechanism coupled to a plurality of engagement members with indicia disposed thereon, capable of displaying a combination. An actuator is coupled to the locking mechanism and to a locking member. The locking member is in a closed position, connected to the body, when the combination is not displayed and in an open position, at least partially disengaged from the lock body, when the combination is displayed. The actuator is manipulated to move the locking member from the closed position to the open position. The lock may also be resettable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Wordlock, Inc.Inventors: Peter Schmidt, Kurt Kemppainen
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Publication number: 20110079056Abstract: The invention relates to a key box construction, wherein shafts of a door are each provided with two parallel flat surfaces in the direction of rotary shafts, an outer cover is provided with bearing parts which each comprise a groove having the same width at an angle which does not allow the door to be taken away at the time of usual opening and closing of the door, and the door is provided at the lower end portion thereof with hooks, whereby the door is hooked directly on an inner case by means of the hooks and a latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: KEIDEN SECURITY KIKIHANBAI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Nobuyo Sakai, Yoshimasa Kataumi
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Publication number: 20110079057Abstract: An electrically controlled door lock device with a lockset with an inside handle, an outside handle, a spring loaded continuous spindle, biased to maintained a lockset's latch in a projected position and connecting the lockset and the outside handle, a first half and a second half of a clutch connecting the continuous spindle and the inside handle with a spring maintaining the second half of the clutch in predetermined position relative to the first half of the clutch. There is also a mechanical means blocking the first half of the clutch from rotation and electromechanical means controlling the blocking means, the mechanical means built into the second half of the clutch, allowing the second half of the clutch a predetermined degree of free rotation before it engages with the first half of the clutch, the mechanical means built into second half of the clutch, mechanically inhibiting the blocking means.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: George Frolov, James J. Scott
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Publication number: 20110079058Abstract: A locking apparatus for containers, vials and bottles comprises a combination lock to be applied to a generic bottle or vial or for a custom bottle. The locking apparatus comprises a locking subassembly: a housing, a collapsible portion on the housing or on a separate washer piece, at least one indicia ring, at least one tumbler key ring, and a setting plug; the locking subassembly will engage a first bracket, which can be mounted on a generic bottle or vial or to a custom bottle with a top end, which has a integrated bracket end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Simon S. Nielsen, Manuel A. Montano, Henry K. Yu
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Publication number: 20110079059Abstract: A locking arrangement with a lock cylinder and matching key. The key has a flat key bit with a narrow spine, two broad sides, and coding notches at coding positions on the key bit. The cylinder has a housing, core, tumblers, and a sensing member located in a supplementary core hole. Spacing from the spine of the sensing point is greater than spacing from the spine of the apex of the notch is cut the deepest. The sensing point is near a peripheral edge of a notch cut less such that deepening the notch to a depth of the notch cut the deepest leads to disappearance of the sensing point. For protection against unlocking, the supplementary core hole is located between adjacent core holes and the sensing member has a tip which the sensing point on a broad side of the key situated between adjacent coding positions is sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: C.Ed. Schulte Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung ZylinderschlossfabrikInventors: Theo Piotrowski, Michael Reine
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Publication number: 20110079060Abstract: Greenhouse gases are lowered in treatment of animal manure from a CAFO by eliminating or reducing anaerobic digestion. The manure product is admixed with drying agents and is suitable for use as fertilizer or fuel while severely curtailing odor at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: RCRA CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Harry P. Hackett, Timothy Joseph Nicholson, John Patrick Nicholson
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Publication number: 20110079061Abstract: Improved fertilizer mineral compositions are provided by coating a mineral, such as gypsum, a member of the Kieserite Group, potassium magnesium sulfate, elemental sulfur, and mixtures thereof, with low pH maleic-itaconic copolymers. The preferred copolymers are aqueous dispersions of acid or partial salt maleic-itaconic copolymers, and are applied by spraying or other means onto the surface of the mineral and allowed to dry. The copolymer coatings increase the solubility of sulfate and calcium or magnesium ions from the fertilizer minerals, allowing accelerated plant availability and uptake of such nutrients.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20110079062Abstract: Particulate compositions of reverted superphosphate substantially free of free acid containing at least one nitrification inhibitor and their methods of preparation and useType: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Terrence Smith
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Publication number: 20110079063Abstract: A dry, flowable fertilizer is provided that includes multiple dry, flowable biosolids pellets. Each of the pellets has a pellet surface. Potassium salt grains are adhered to the pellet surfaces and a dust control agent coating is applied to retain the grains on the pellet surfaces. The resultant dry, flowable fertilizer has higher potassium loadings to the potassium salt grains than previous biosolids based fertilizers. A process of forming a fertilizer is also provided that includes tumbling dry, flowable biosolids pellets with powdered potassium salt grains to form a mixture. An aqueous spray is added to adhere the salt grains to the pellet surfaces. With the application of a dust control agent, the salt grains are retained. Potassium levels in NPK units of from 1 to 15 are routinely achieved with greater than 90 elemental % of the potassium is from the surface decorating potassium salt grains.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicants: Synagro Technologies, Inc., The Andersons, Inc.Inventors: Larry Culp, Joseph David Hodges, Kenneth L. Wetherington, JR., Terry Lee Wiseman
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Publication number: 20110079064Abstract: Hollow decorative tubing fabricated from thin walled metallic stock material, the stock material preferably being stock tubing. Tubing is cold worked to impart any desired design such as simulated bamboo having realistic culm and node characteristics. The tubing is preferably formed into serial or repeating sections, each characterized by the desired design. For simulated bamboo, a realistic node is worked into the tubing between adjacent sections. The invention may be regarded as a method for manufacturing the resultant elongate hollow decorative tubing or, alternatively, an article of manufacture such as a chair incorporating the resultant elongate simulated bamboo article.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Robert A. Gaylord, Oliver Wang
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Publication number: 20110079065Abstract: The invention provides a sheet metal joint and a method for forming a sheet metal joint. The sheet metal joint includes first and second metal sheets disposed in parallel relation to one another. Each of the first and second metal sheets has a plurality of perforations with a tang extending from each perforation. The tangs of the second sheet and the tangs of the second metal sheet are curled together in opposite rotational directions. The tangs of the first metal sheet space the first and second metal sheets from one another and the tangs of the second metal sheet substantially fixedly engage the first and second metal sheets with respect to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: John L. Cabanski, Thomas O. Zurfluh
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Publication number: 20110079066Abstract: A method and a device for producing an internally or externally toothed cup-shaped sheet material component with teeth that run in parallel to the center axis of the cup, especially of a clutch plate carrier. The method and device allow the production of profile rollers, the rollers controlling the true running, dimensional accuracy and the surface of the cup-shaped sheet material component having an internally and externally profiled wall in the shape of teeth, in such a manner that they guarantee a specifically variable position during production.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: AWEBA WERKZEUGBAU GMBHInventor: Axel Norbert WITTIG
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Publication number: 20110079067Abstract: A hemming tool is used to hem a roofing panel having a base portion, a pair of standing ribs extending in a longitudinal direction along opposing sides of the base portion, and a tongue section extending from the base portion beyond the standing ribs, for use in a standing seam roofing system. The hemming tool comprises a panel support supporting to roof panel thereon such that the tongue section extends outward beyond a free edge of the panel support. A die member having a working surface, for engaging the tongue section of the roofing panel, is supported by a die support linkage such that the working surface of the die member is arranged for rolling engagement with the tongue section of the roofing panel about the free edge of the panel support from an upper surface to a lower surface of the panel support.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Brent Neudorf
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Publication number: 20110079068Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cooling plate (10) for a metallurgical furnace comprising the steps of providing a slab (11) of metallic material, the slab (11) having a front face (14), an opposite rear face (16) and four side edges; and providing the slab (11) with at least one cooling channel (30) by drilling at least one blind borehole (40) into the slab (11), wherein the blind borehole (40) is drilled from a first edge (22) towards an opposite second edge (24). In accordance with an important aspect of the present invention, the method comprises the further steps of deforming the slab (11) in such a way that a first edge region (46) of the slab (11) is at least partially bent towards the rear face (16) of the slab (11); and machining excess material from the front and rear faces (14, 16) of the slab (11) to produce a cooling plate (10) having a panel-like body (12) wherein an opening to the cooling channel (30) is located in the rear face (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: PAUL WURTH S.A.Inventors: Nicolas Maggioli, Nicolas Mousel, Claude Pleimelding
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Publication number: 20110079069Abstract: There is provided a hard film excellent in wear resistance. The hard film in accordance with the present invention includes (TiaCrbAlcLd) (BxCyNz) in terms of composition, in which the L is at least one of Si and Y, and the a, b, c, d, x, y, and z each denote the atomic ratio, and satisfy: 0.1?a<0.3; 0.3<b<0.6; 0.2?c<0.35; 0.01?d<0.1; a+b+c+d=1; x?0.1; y?0.1; 0.8?z?1; and x+y+z=1.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)Inventor: Kenji YAMAMOTO
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Publication number: 20110079070Abstract: A method for preventing or arresting the development and propagation of cracks in the material surrounding a fastener. The method includes introducing compressive residual stresses in the material surrounding the fastener. The compressive residual stresses offset the high residual tensile and applied stresses which the material may be subjected to in operation and thereby prevent or arrest the development of cracks. Using the output of a sensor, the surface treatment apparatus is positioned relative to a fastener. A compression tool is impinged against the surface of the material adjacent to the fastener and rotated around the perimeter of the fastener thereby inducing a zone of compressive residual stress.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Paul S. Prevey, III
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Publication number: 20110079071Abstract: An apparatus for accelerating the weathering effects on test specimens within a test chamber including a calibration-access assembly for replacing test sensors located within the apparatus with reference sensors when the apparatus door is closed. An improved sensor support assembly is also included. The calibration-access assembly from an improved location, facilitating superior irradiance detection. The calibration-access assembly including an aperture defined in the door of the apparatus and a shield connected to the door that is movable to permit or prevent access to sensors when the apparatus door is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: ATLAS MATERIALS TESTING TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Richard Schultz, Richard D. Donato
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Publication number: 20110079072Abstract: A wind sensor includes first and second elements in an orthogonal axis arrangement and a calibration data array comprising first calibration data associated with the first element and second calibration array data associated with second element. An anemometric processor determines a wind speed (S) and direction (W) for an airflow received by the first and second elements using a first electrical parameter associated with the first element and the first calibration array data and a second electrical parameter associated with the second element and the second calibration array data. A wind sensing probe can have a pair of wind sensing elements, wherein each element has a core formed of a low specific heat, low density, high temperature plastic polymer, with two metal leads extending from the ends of core. A wind sensing element can include a fine Nickel alloy coil wound around an aforementioned core.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Harvey Harrison, Richard Paskowsky
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Publication number: 20110079073Abstract: A system and method of monitoring sobriety using a hand-held breath testing device that, on receipt of a user's breath, generates a breath test signal comprising substance content data and user identification data, and wirelessly transmits the breath test signal to a breath test signal receiving station. The breath test signal includes substance content data and user identification data. The substance content data includes a blood alcohol level and the user identification data includes compressed image data. The signal receiving station is monitored by a supervisor who is able to intervene should the blood alcohol level be greater than a predetermined threshold, or should the user identification data no match with a reference user identification data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Brad Keays
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Publication number: 20110079074Abstract: A method for detecting a ratio of a first substance to that of a second substance in a mixture of substances, includes generating heat in a heating element; measuring a temperature proximate to the heating element; and calculating the ratio of the first substance to that of the second substance from the temperature. In some embodiments, the ratio of the concentrations of hydrogen and chlorine in a mixture of hydrogen and chlorine may be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Saroj Kumar Sahu
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Publication number: 20110079075Abstract: A molecular imprinted three-dimensionally ordered macroporous (MiTOM) sensor for detecting small organic molecules and a method of forming the same. A target template associated with a number of pores can be formed by vertical deposition of organic polymer particles on a substrate. Active monomers can be added to a solution during an infiltration process of the target template. The monomers associated with ligands can be polymerized around the target template so that the ligands can be stereochemically fixed at precise binding sites associated with the target template. The target template can then be removed in order to form a MiTOM sensor electrode, which includes an inverse opal structure. Additionally, an inverse opal backbone structure can be formed and coated with the layer of target template and active monomers in order to form molecular imprinted active sites on the inverse opal backbone structure after a self-assembly and polymerization process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Zhi Zheng, Linan Zhao, Marilyn Wang
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Publication number: 20110079076Abstract: The invention relates to the determination of phosphorylation levels of some specific salivary peptides (statherin, histatin 1, acidic proline-rich proteins, both in whole form (PRP-1 type) and in truncated form (PRP-3 type) as a non-invasive diagnostic marker with a >40% sensitivity for defining autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) patients, methods for performing said determination, a kit for the non-invasive diagnosis of at least 40% of autism cases, containing means for such a determination, and the use of such a determination for therapeutical research on autism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Massimo Castagnola, Irene Messana, Rosanna Inzitari, Chiara Fanali, Tiziana Cabras, Fiorella Gurrieri, Maria Giulia Torrioli, Giovanni Neri
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Publication number: 20110079077Abstract: Use of urine and serum biomarkers in diagnosing diabetic nephropathy, staging diabetic nephropathy, monitoring diabetic nephropathy progress, and assessing efficacy of diabetic nephropathy treatments. These biomarkers include urine precursor alpha-2-HS-glycoprotein, urine alpha-1 antitrypsin, urine alpha-1 acid glycoprotein, urine osteopontin, serum osteopontin, their fragments, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute(ITRI)Inventors: Wei-Ya Lin, Mary Ya-Ping Yeh, Tzu-Ling Tseng, Ping-Fu Cheng, Tsai-Wei Hsu, Hung-Yi Li, Yi-Ting Chen, Yuh-Feng Ling, Jin-Shuen Chen, Yen-Peng Li
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Publication number: 20110079078Abstract: An fuel level detector includes a substrate fixedly mounted inside an fuel tank, a narrow elongated first electrode arranged on the substrate and kept in contact with the fuel oil in the fuel tank, a second electrode formed of a plurality of electrode elements arranged on the substrate at different elevations in a parallel manner relative to the first electrode, and a sensing circuit formed of a plurality of capacitive sensors that are respectively electrically connected with the electrode elements of the second electrode for detecting the level of fuel oil in the fuel tank subject to a rise in capacitance value between the first electrode and one electrode element of the second electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Tan-Hsiung HO, Chao-Hsi Su
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Publication number: 20110079079Abstract: A yaw rate sensor having a substrate which has a main plane of extension, and a Coriolis element is proposed. The Coriolis element is excitable to a vibration along a third direction which is perpendicular to the main plane of extension. A Coriolis deflection of the Coriolis element along a first direction which is parallel to the main plane of extension may be detected using a detection arrangement. The detection arrangement includes a Coriolis electrode which is connected to the Coriolis element, and a corresponding counterelectrode. Both the Coriolis electrode and the counterelectrode may be excited to a vibration along the third direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Johannes CLASSEN, Torsten Ohms, Daniel Cgristoph Meisel, Joerg Hauer
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Publication number: 20110079080Abstract: A micromechanical yaw rate sensor includes a substrate having a main plane of extension and two Coriolis elements. The first Coriolis element may be driven to a first vibration along a second direction which is parallel to the main plane of extension. The second Coriolis element may be driven to a second vibration which is antiparallel to the first vibration. A first deflection of the first Coriolis element and a second deflection of the second Coriolis element, in each case along a first direction which is parallel to the main plane of extension and perpendicular to the second direction, may be detected. The micromechanical sensor also has a rocker element indirectly or directly coupled to the first Coriolis element and to the second Coriolis element, which rocker element has a torsional axis essentially parallel to the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Daniel Christoph Meisel
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Publication number: 20110079081Abstract: A manufacturing method for a micromechanical component having the following steps: at least partially covering a first side of a substrate using a first insulating layer, forming at least one actuator plate electrode, at least one contact terminal, and at least one spring component from at least one first conductive material, covering at least the at least one actuator plate electrode, the at least one contact terminal, and the at least one spring component using a second insulating layer, forming at least one stator plate electrode from at least one second conductive material, forming at least one first trench in the substrate for producing a displaceable mass and a frame of a mounting, etching being performed in a first direction, and removing at least one partial mass of the second insulating layer, which is between the at least one actuator plate electrode and the at least one stator plate electrode, etching being performed in a second direction. Also described is a related micromechanical component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Stefan WEISS, Arnim HOECHST
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Publication number: 20110079082Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system produces an extended field of view (EFOV) image. A 3D imaging probe is moved along the skin of a patient above the anatomy which is to be included in the EFOV image. As the probe is moved, images are acquired from a plurality of differently oriented image planes such as a sagittal plane and a transverse plane. As the probe is moved the image data of successive planes of one of the orientations is compared to estimate the motion of the probe. These motion estimates are used to position a succession of images acquired in one of the orientations accurately with respect to each other in an EFOV display format. The display format may be either a 2D EFOV image or a 3D EFOV image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Yangmo Yoo, James Jago, Jing-Ming Jong, Robert Randall Entrekin, Martin Anderson, Lars Jonas Olsson
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Publication number: 20110079083Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system produces an extended field of view (EFOV) image. A 3D imaging probe is moved along the skin of a patient above the anatomy which is to be included in the EFOV image. As the probe is moved, images are acquired from a plurality of differently oriented image planes such as a sagittal plane and a transverse plane. As the probe is moved the image data of successive planes of one of the orientations is compared to estimate the motion of the probe. These motion estimates are used to position a succession of images acquired in one of the orientations accurately with respect to each other in an EFOV display format. The motion estimates are also used to display a graphic on the display screen which indicates the progress of the scan to the user as the probe is being moved. The progress may be indicated in terms of probe velocity, distance traveled, or the path traversed by the moving probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Yangmo Yoo, James Jago, Jing-Ming Jong, Robert Randall Entrekin, Martin Anderson, Lars Jonas Olsson
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Publication number: 20110079084Abstract: An apparatus and system for sensing vibration in rotary or reciprocating machinery, such as motors, pumps, fans, gearboxes, compressors, turbo-machinery or high-speed spindles, which comprises a mechanical isolation member (14) interposed between a sensor base (15) and a main sensor body (11). In one aspect, the mechanical isolation member comprises a coaxial cylinder of plastic, rubber or polyurethane which is compressed between the sensor base and main sensor body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: PCB PIEZOTRONICS, INC.Inventors: George Zusman, David A. Corelli
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Publication number: 20110079085Abstract: An integrated fluid pressure sensor system includes a printed circuit board, a pressure manifold having a pressure source, and a sensor. The printed circuit board may be coupled to a pressure manifold. The printed circuit board and the pressure manifold may define a pressure cavity. The pressure source can be operatively configured to release fluid into the pressure cavity. The sensor may be affixed to the printed circuit board within the pressure cavity. The sealing member may be disposed between the printed circuit board and the pressure manifold. The gasket may be operatively configured to seal the pressure cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Robert John Kanda, Mark Louis Dell'Eva, Steven Lee Ambrose
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Publication number: 20110079086Abstract: A pressure transmitter with pressure sensor mount includes pressure measurement circuitry. A metal body of the pressure transmitter has a pressure coupling configured to couple to a process pressure. A pressure sensor is configured to provide an output related to an applied pressure to the pressure measurement circuitry. A conduit is coupled to the pressure sensor and configured to apply an applied pressure corresponding to the process pressure to pressure sensor. A non-conductive spacer is configured to electrically isolate the conduit from the metal body. The non-conductive spacer has an opening formed therein and is arranged to convey the applied from the metal body to the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Mark G. Romo
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Publication number: 20110079087Abstract: An apparatus for and method of measuring the compressed volume of a particulate material comprising a chamber for containing a particulate material which will be evaluated; a removable, fixed means at one end of said chamber to enclose said chamber and for containing said particulate material within said chamber; a compression means at the other end of said chamber which further encloses and contains said particulate material within said chamber and which provides a linear force on said particulate material so that one end of said particulate material is linearly movable and said compression means will compress the particulate material in said chamber; means to move said moveable piston away from a particulate material placed inside said chamber to decompress the particulate material in said chamber; means for measuring the distance between said movable piston and said fixed means so to measure the thickness of said compressed particulate material; and measuring means on the moveable piston of said chamber foType: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: HITEC LUXEMBOURG S.A.Inventors: Pierre Hirtt, Yves Leiner
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Publication number: 20110079088Abstract: A device and method for tensile testing of the bond strength of an electrically conductive ball adhered to a substrate. A ball is gripped and moved at a speed in a direction substantially orthogonal to the plane of adherence. The substrate is abruptly halted by an abutment to impose a sudden load on the ball/substrate interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: DAGE PRECISION INDUSTRIES LTD.Inventors: Benjamin Kingsley Stuart Peecock, Robert John Sykes, Alan Norman Wiltshire