Patents Issued in March 29, 2012
  • Publication number: 20120073476
    Abstract: This invention relates to a drop leaf table angular adjustment mechanism. The leaf and tabletop are pivotally connected with a hinge, in which a positioning ratchet plate with multiple angular positioning ratchet teeth to the underside of the tabletop hinge. On the rear of the leaf hinge set, there consists of a positioning plate with a curvature slot. The positioning ratchet plate and positioning plate are pivotally connected with a pivot bolt to form a mechanism for the providing the leaf angular lean adjustment. On the backside of the positioning plate there is a ladle-shape pawl on the downside of the positioning ratchet plate, wherein the pawl engages with any of the ratchet teeth of the positioning ratchet plate to obtain a relative stop position between the tabletop and leaf. The operation which releases the pawl from engagement can adjust the leaf to an arbitrarily lean angle adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Hsiu-Chen Lai
  • Publication number: 20120073477
    Abstract: A configurable table assembly comprises two table-base sub-assemblies shaped to removably connect together and two table-surface sub-assemblies, each supported by one of the two table-base sub-assemblies. Each table-surface sub-assembly has first and second surface portions, the second surface portion being operable to rest upon the first surface portion and selectively unfold therefrom. The table-base and the table-surface sub-assemblies, together, have a single-table configuration and a double-table configuration. In the single-table configuration, the table-base and the table-surface sub-assemblies are separably mated together to form an integrated table base and an integrated table surface. In the double-table configuration, the table-base sub-assemblies are separated from one another to form two separate tables, each supporting thereon a respective one of the table-surface sub-assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Davida Levy, Carole Posner
  • Publication number: 20120073478
    Abstract: A computer desk includes a desk body, a desktop, and a cover. The desktop defines a first groove and a second groove defined at a bottom of the first groove for receiving a liquid crystal display. The cover detachably covers the first groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HAI-QING ZHOU, CHUNG-CHI HUANG
  • Publication number: 20120073479
    Abstract: A pallet assembly includes a top deck having a top deck upper surface and a top deck lower surface and also having a first predetermined fire retardancy. A bottom deck having a bottom deck upper surface and a bottom deck lower surface, and also having a second predetermined fire retardancy. A column extending between the top deck and bottom deck, the column having an other fire retardancy lower than at least one of the first and second fire retardancies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: William P. Apps
  • Publication number: 20120073480
    Abstract: Provided is a table system that allows for multiple table frame arrangements using various combinations of fundamental building pieces. An adjustable height table leg includes two parallel and horizontal slots adapted to receive and clamp two independent frame members of the frame. The frame members may be bent or angled in a plurality of configurations to achieve a desired shape for the table frame. Sections of the frame members may also include apertures through which fasteners may be threaded to connect two frame members at right angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Daniel Korb
  • Publication number: 20120073481
    Abstract: A mouse pad and wrist rest support designed to reduce (RMI) repetitive motion injury risks by connecting a computer mouse and wrist rest together as one ergonomic moveable unit that provides continuous wrist support and alignment and freedom of movement while eliminating stress on the hand, and median nerve while using a computer mouse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Vivian Lee Scott
  • Publication number: 20120073482
    Abstract: A cash management system utilizes a cloud computing model wherein a cloud of one or more servers may be locally networked or may be geographically dispersed and accessed by the client device over the Internet. The client device is a cash management safe. More than one safe may be employed in a system. Metrics, control functions, and interactions normally handled by an autonomous safe are shunted directly to a cloud server on the network. Usage data, currency validations, coin validations, security entries, etc. are communicated to the cloud server. The cloud server(s), based on database information and software settings, can transmit configuration, updates and information to remote safes. The information transmitted may include user configuration, access rules, currency configuration, alert configuration, and software and firmware updates. The cloud server based cash management system allows the entire cash management of an enterprise to be provided as a service to that enterprise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Scott H. Meeker, Peter Berens, John G. McDonnell
  • Publication number: 20120073483
    Abstract: A flue gas air preheating apparatus for combustion air in a boiler of a power plant. An air pipe is placed in a flue gas duct. An air guide sleeve is provided at an initial end of the air pipe at least partly inside the air pipe. The air guide sleeve is made of a poorly heat conductive material and is designed to diminish turbulence in air flow and has an inflow end and a second end placed inside the air pipe. The shaping of the second end is designed to diminish turbulence in the air flow. The air guide sleeve includes splits or notches that become wider towards the second end. A method and a corrosion shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Metso Power Oy
    Inventor: Juha Ojanperä
  • Publication number: 20120073484
    Abstract: A sewing machine includes a control portion that controls a thread tension adjustment portion and a feed portion such that a first stitch and a second stitch are formed alternately on a sewing object. The first stitch includes only a stitch in which an interlacing point of the upper thread and a bobbin thread is lower than a top surface of the sewing object. The second stitch includes at least one set of a first section and a second section. The first section is a section in which the interlacing point and the bobbin thread are pulled out, by the thread tension, in the first direction on the top surface of the sewing object. The second section is a section in which the bobbin thread is pulled out in the second direction, and at least part of the second section overlapping with the first section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoshinori NAKAMURA, Yoshio NISHIMURA, Yutaka NOMURA, Yuki IHIRA, Satoru ICHIYANAGI, Satoru MAKINO
  • Publication number: 20120073485
    Abstract: A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. Each of the frames extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Jon Khachaturian
  • Publication number: 20120073486
    Abstract: An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Boomerboard LLC
    Inventor: Mike R. Railey
  • Publication number: 20120073487
    Abstract: A floating platform for wind energy extraction, comprising a structure (S) which is the support for the assembly (P) made up of a wind turbine tower (3), a nacelle (2) and its corresponding rotor blades (1), whereby the support structure (S) is formed by an upper structure (4) which joins the assembly (P) to the floating tank (5), which is, in turn, joined by means of a lower structure (7) to the ballast tank (8), and whereby said ballast tank (8) is configured to control the assembly's centre of gravity and adjust the flotation line by the distribution of mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: APIA XXI, S.A.
    Inventors: Marcos J. Pantaleon Prieto, Oscar R. Ramos Guiterrez, Miguel A. Gutierrez Martinez
  • Publication number: 20120073488
    Abstract: A mainframe for a float structure is described. The mainframe is detachably connectable to the dorsal surface of the float structure inflatables and comprises: a plurality of segmented and connectable cross-structure support members transversely attached to a plurality of segmented and connected longitudinal connector members via a connector member. Each of the longitudinal members and crossmembers may be made up of a plurality of detachable sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: James E. Temple
  • Publication number: 20120073489
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides mold modules for constructing boat hulls, methods of constructing boat hulls using the mold modules, and hulls constructed using the mold modules. The modules may be adjustable, and may be included in a kit for building the hull of many boats of different dimensions but generally the same shape. Each mold module generally comprises a mold in a shape complementary to that of a portion of a boat hull, and an edge mold to form the edge of the hull part formed by that mold module. A mold module according to the present invention may also comprise one or more mold adjustment areas, and calibrators for selecting the boat hull dimensions. Methods for using the aforementioned mold modules generally comprise steps of molding hull parts, removing them from the mold modules, aligning them and finally attaching them together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Wallace Martin ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20120073490
    Abstract: A dome assembly comprises an upper hemispherical window having a first end surface with an upper ring assembly sealingly connected to the upper hemispherical window at or near the first end surface and a lower hemispherical window having a second end surface with a lower ring assembly sealingly connected to the lower hemispherical window at or near the second end surface. The dome assembly further comprises a spider retainer assembly comprising a spider ring assembly and one or more saddle arms having a first end and a second end with each saddle arm fixedly attached to the spider ring assembly at a first end and fixedly attached to one or more of the upper ring assembly and the lower ring assembly at a second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation
    Inventors: William Kohnen, Ian Sheard
  • Publication number: 20120073491
    Abstract: A floating vessel comprising, in the orientation of use, a central longitudinal member (2) having a vertical height, and to each side of the longitudinal member an upper substantially laminar panel (3) connected to the longitudinal member and extending outwardly therefrom and a lower substantially laminar panel (4) connected to the longitudinal member at a distance below the upper panel and extending outwardly from the longitudinal member, wherein the outermost edges of the upper and lower panels are connected and the lower panel is larger in the outward direction than the upper panel such that the panels form a stable structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Matteo Signorini
  • Publication number: 20120073492
    Abstract: A replaceable, wet-set tactile warning surface unit having a body defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the body defining a series of raised projections on its upper surface, and defining a plurality of spaced through-holes from the top to the bottom surface, in which the raised projections are spaced from one another and the through-holes are located between projections. An anchor member such as a threaded insert is coupled to the bottom surface of the unit member directly below each of the through-holes by fasteners such as bolts that pass through the through-holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: ADA SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: John P. Flaherty, William Scott Ober
  • Publication number: 20120073493
    Abstract: An indicator assembly for displaying either low liquid level or satisfactory liquid level conditions within a tank includes a sensor for detecting the liquid level conditions, a photodetector for detecting an ambient dark condition, a pair of indicator lights for indicating either the low liquid level or satisfactory liquid level conditions, and electrical circuitry operable to illuminate one of the indicator lights upon detection of the ambient dark condition by the photodetector and detection of either the low liquid level condition or satisfactory liquid level condition by the sensor. A solar panel is also provided for recharging a power supply operably connected to the electrical circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Herbert G. Ross, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120073494
    Abstract: A method for large-scale manufacturing of gallium nitride includes a process for reducing and/or minimizing contamination in the crystals, for solvent addition to an autoclave, for improving or optimizing the solvent atmosphere composition, for removal of the solvent from the autoclave, and for recycling of the solvent. The method is scalable up to large volumes and is cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Soraa, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark P. D'EVELYN
  • Publication number: 20120073495
    Abstract: In a manufacturing method of a silicon carbide single crystal, a seed crystal made of silicon carbide is prepared. The seed crystal has a growth surface and a stacking fault generation region and includes a threading dislocation that reaches the growth surface. The growth surface is inclined at a predetermined angle from a (0001) plane. The stacking fault generation region is configured to cause a stacking fault in the silicon carbide single crystal when the silicon carbide single crystal is grown. The stacking fault generation region is located at an end portion of the growth surface in an offset direction that is a direction of a vector defined by projecting a normal vector of the (0001) plane onto the growth surface. The seed crystal is joined to a pedestal, and the silicon carbide single crystal is grown on the growth surface of the seed crystal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasushi URAKAMI, Ayumu Adachi, Itaru Gunjishima
  • Publication number: 20120073496
    Abstract: A rod bed assembly (1, 11, 111) has a holder (2) made of a composite material according to a continuous primary molding method, a rod bed (3) made of a polymer according to a continuous primary molding method, and a doctor rod (4) rotatably supported in a bearing recess (34) on the front side of the rod bed. The holder (2) is formed such that the rod bed (3) and the doctor rod (4) are insertable into and removable from a socket provided in the holder in the radial direction of the doctor rod (4). The rod bed (3) has closed cavities for saving material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: METSO PAPER, INC.
    Inventors: Timo S. Lintula, Ari-Pekka Kautto, Sami Kuparinen
  • Publication number: 20120073497
    Abstract: The invention concerns a nozzle arrangement for dispensing liquid material, in particular for applying hot melt adhesive onto a substrate, comprising a nozzle orifice for dispensing the liquid material, said orifice being associated with a first and/or a second component, and positioning elements for fixing the position of the first component with respect to the second component. The invention concerns in particular a nozzle arrangement in which the positioning elements are formed as centering screws extending into fitting bores of the second component and into corresponding recesses of the first component. The invention further concerns an applicator and a production facility for applying liquid material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hubert Kufner, Stefan Olbrich
  • Publication number: 20120073498
    Abstract: A method of coating the junction area between elongated elements, in particular between electric cables. This method includes the steps of: arranging a rigid tubular support having two axially separable tubular halves; mounting an elastic tubular sleeve in an elastically radially expanded condition on an outer surface of the support; interposing a lubricating material between the support and sleeve; arranging a circumferentially continuous sealing element between the halves to prevent the lubricant from percolating between the halves; positioning the support around the junction area; and moving the halves apart from each other to enable the sleeve to collapse on the junction area. A device for coating the junction area between elongated elements and a method of making the device and a joint for electric cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: PRYSMIAN CAVI E SISTEMI ENERGIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: Ubaldo VALLAURI, Francesco Portas
  • Publication number: 20120073499
    Abstract: A coating device includes a reaction device, a mixing device, a deposition device, a first switching device and a second switching device. The reaction device defines a reaction chamber. The mixing device is connected to the reaction device and defines a mixing chamber that communicates with the reaction chamber. The deposition device is connected to the mixing device and defines a deposition chamber that communicates with the mixing chamber. The first switching device is configured to communicate the reaction chamber and the mixing chamber and separate the reaction chamber from the mixing chamber. The second switching device is configured to communicate the mixing chamber and the deposition chamber and separate the mixing chamber from the deposition chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SHAO-KAI PEI
  • Publication number: 20120073500
    Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device manufacturing method and a substrate processing apparatus. The method comprise: a first process of forming a film containing a predetermined element on a substrate by supplying a source gas containing the predetermined element to a substrate processing chamber in which the substrate is accommodated; a second process of removing the source gas remaining in the substrate processing chamber by supplying an inert gas to the substrate processing chamber; a third process of modifying the predetermined element-containing film formed in the first process by supplying a modification gas that reacts with the predetermined element to the substrate processing chamber; a fourth process of removing the modification gas remaining in the substrate processing chamber by supplying an inert gas to the substrate processing chamber; and a filling process of filling an inert gas in a gas tank connected to the substrate processing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Taketoshi Sato, Masayuki Tsuneda
  • Publication number: 20120073501
    Abstract: A system to form a dielectric layer on a substrate from a plasma of dielectric precursors is described. The system may include a deposition chamber, a substrate stage in the deposition chamber to hold the substrate, and a remote plasma generating system coupled to the deposition chamber, where the plasma generating system is used to generate a dielectric precursor having one or more reactive radicals. The system may include a precursor distribution system that includes at least one top inlet and a plurality of side inlets. The top inlet may be positioned above the substrate stage and the side inlets may be radially distributed around the substrate stage. The reactive radical precursor may be supplied to the deposition chamber through the top inlet. An in-situ plasma generating system may also be included to generate the plasma in the deposition chamber from the dielectric precursors supplied to the deposition chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Dmitry Lubomirsky, Qiwei Liang, Soonam Park, Kien N. Chuc, Ellie Yieh
  • Publication number: 20120073502
    Abstract: A heater for a heating system of a chemical vapor deposition process includes a relatively highly emissive body and an electrically conductive heating element disposed within a passageway in the body. The heating element is constructed to melt below an operating temperature of the heater. The passageway is constructed to retain the melted heating element in a continuous path, so that an electrical current along the heating element may be maintained during operation of the heater. Various shapes and arrangements of the passageway within the body may be used, and the heating system may be constructed to provide multiple, independently controllable temperature zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC.
    Inventors: Boris Volf, Eric A. Armour
  • Publication number: 20120073503
    Abstract: Apparatus and systems are disclosed for processing a substrate. In an embodiment, a system includes a processing chamber, which includes a substrate support to support the substrate. The chamber further includes a plate member positioned below the substrate support and designed to improve heating efficiency within the processing chamber. The processing chamber further includes a lower dome positioned below the plate member. The plate member is designed to prevent a coating from being deposited on the lower dome during processing conditions. The plate member is designed to prevent particles and debris from falling below the plate member. The plate member is designed to improve heating uniformity between the plate member and the substrate within the processing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Juno Yu-Ting Huang, Sang Won Kang, David H. Quach, Wei-Yung Hsu
  • Publication number: 20120073504
    Abstract: A decorative pillow for a couch, bed or piece of furniture made of two or more pieces of fabric, preferably containing stuffing and catnip to entice a cat. In the preferred embodiment, the outside of the pillow is formed of tough, upholstery material. In this embodiment, the inside of the pillow is provided with resilient foam and catnip infused or located within the foam. In this embodiment, the foam insert is coated with a layer of sand paper-like material for filing a cat's claws scraping or being drawn over it as the cat's claws penetrate the tough outer layer of material. In an alternate embodiment, the pillow is provided, on its outside, with one or more pieces of cat claw-smoothing or filing material such that the cat, when playing and trying to rip or claw at the pillow will actually be smoothing and filing its claw(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Wendy Diamond
  • Publication number: 20120073505
    Abstract: A suet feeder which comprises a housing having a spring and a suet holder connected to the housing, the suet holder being sized to retain a prepackaged package of suet, a shroud extending about the suet holder and at least a portion of the housing, a spring biasing the shroud upwardly with respect to the housing and suet holder, the shroud having at least one suet access opening to permit access to the suet holder with the shroud being moveable between an open position permitting access to the suet holder and a closed position wherein access to the suet holder is denied, and a cover secured to the shroud. The suet feeder is designed to deter access to the suet by marauders such as squirrels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Paul Côté
  • Publication number: 20120073506
    Abstract: Gravity flow animal feed dispensing apparatus includes feed supply tubes depending from a bottom wall of a feed storage hopper supported by a frame elevated above ground level. Feed dispensing tubes or a plate are connected to the feed supply tubes and flow control baffles and/or a flow control valve limit the dispensation of feed. A wildfowl embodiment of the apparatus includes an access control cage disposed about the feed dispensing member. The orientation of the feed supply tubes and dispensing tubes may be varied to provide access to feed by animals of various sizes and to provide for placement of the apparatus adjacent a confinement wall or fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Rick Meritt
  • Publication number: 20120073507
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame operable for holding and disposing of animal wastes. The frame has a central aperture. A grass-like material covers an interior surface of the frame, wherein at least a portion of the grass-like material extends over a side of the frame to be operable as a ramp for entry into the frame. A grid is joined to the central aperture for protecting the central aperture and. A plurality of water jets is disposed about an interior perimeter of the frame for directing overlapping jets of water to wash the animal wastes to the central aperture. A water line supplies water to the water jets. The water line is operable for automatically controlling a flow of water to the water jets. A solar powered sensor is operable for activating an automatic flushing. A sewer line is joined to the central aperture for receiving the washed animal waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Joel Anderson
  • Publication number: 20120073508
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nucleic acid molecule encoding an insulin-like factor of the androgenic gland of the freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (M. rosenbergii). The present invention further relates to methods of silencing the expression of the insulin-like factor gene in decapod crustaceans order, particularly in M. rosenbergii, useful for producing male monosex populations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventors: Amir Sagi, Tomer Ventura
  • Publication number: 20120073509
    Abstract: An encapsulatable life support mechanism (ELSM) for an analyzed animal, including: a cradle or bed adapted by means of size and shape to accommodate the animal; an anesthetization gas mask (AGM) characterized by a cup with conic cross section, comprising a plurality of apertures located at the outer circumference of the cup; a fluid supplying mechanism (FSM) in which the AGM is placed, the FSM is in a continuous fluid communication with (i) an anesthetization gas inlet positioned outside the ELSM and an outlet located within the ELSM; (ii) an air suction scavenging device positioned outside the ELSM and a mask and an air suction outlet located within the ELSM; and a plurality of (iii) air conditioning tubes; and an airtight shell enveloping the same. The airtight ELSM prevent leakage of anesthetization gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: ASPECT MAGNET TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    Inventors: Uri RAPOPORT, Itzchak RABINOVITZ
  • Publication number: 20120073510
    Abstract: An animal handling system (AMS), useful positioning an immobilized animal in a predefined configuration, including: a proximal portion, held outside a medical device, comprises at least one inner shaft, and at least one outer shaft, the at least one outer shaft telescopically maneuverable along the at least one inner shaft to provide a telescopic mechanism of variable (proximal-) length, the proximal portion; and a distal portion comprising a configurable encapsulatable life support system (ELSS), the ELSS is rotatable and/or linearly reciprocatable along the main longitudinal axis of the shafts by means of the maneuverable telescopic mechanism of the proximal portion. The proximal portion further comprising indicia indicating the linear displacement and rotation of the ELSS of the distal portion, such that the ELSS is accurately and reversibly configured within the medical device to optimized animal analyses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: ASPECT MAGNET TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    Inventors: Uri RAPOPORT, Itzchak RABINOVITZ
  • Publication number: 20120073511
    Abstract: An animal handling system (AMS), for positioning an immobilized animal in a predefined configuration therein, including: a proximal portion, held outside a medical device including: at least one inner shaft, and at least one outer shaft, the at least one inner is telescopically maneuverable within the at least one outer shaft providing a variable telescopic mechanism; and a distal portion including: a configurable encapsuable life support system (ELSS), the ELSS is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the at least outer shaft and the at least inner shaft and translationally moveable parallel to the longitudinal axis by means of the maneuverable telescopic mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: ASPECT MAGNET TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    Inventors: Uri RAPOPORT, Itzchak RABINOVITZ
  • Publication number: 20120073512
    Abstract: A washing system for washing a teat cleaning apparatus includes an inlet passage (14) adapted to convey washing liquid to at least a teat cleaning member (1) of the teat cleaning apparatus, a return passage (15) adapted to recirculate the washing liquid from the teat cleaning apparatus to the inlet passage (14) such that a separate closed flow circuit is formed for the washing liquid, and a circulating part (16) adapted to circulate the washing liquid in the separate closed flow circuit during a washing process of the teat cleaning member (1) of the teat cleaning apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: DELAVAL HOLDING AB
    Inventor: Epke Bosma
  • Publication number: 20120073513
    Abstract: A toy for a pet and method for fabricating a toy for a pet having a shaggy thick fleece fabric outer coating and an inner body of an elastically deformable rubber core with the rubber hollow core body molded from at least two rubber core sections to form a rubber seam between the sections, and with the sheep fleece covering formed by adhesively attaching the pieces of thick fleece fabric to the rubber core body with each piece of fabric being of an appropriate size and in a thickness of between about 8 mm to 20 mm and having cut edges for forming the outline of a predetermine pattern corresponding to the desired shape for the pet toy and in an arrangement with the cut edges abetting each other on the rubber core surface so that the entire peripheral surface of the rubber core body is covered and with one or more fabric seams being formed which lie along the mated edges in a pattern having an orientation independent of the orientation of the rubber seams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE DESIGN & SOURCING, LLC
    Inventor: THOMAS MCCANN
  • Publication number: 20120073514
    Abstract: The invention relates to a squeaking pet toy that is designed to continue to emit sound even if an animal has punctured the squeaker mechanism. The double-lipped reed tube design of the pet toy is novel in shape and prevents breakage of the reed tube or slippage into the toy air chamber which would eliminate the toy's ability to emit sound. The inventive toy is encased in a plush type animal shaped cover for pet enticement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Kyle Hansen
  • Publication number: 20120073515
    Abstract: An apparatus for inserting a needle into an intrathecal space of small animals is disclosed, where the apparatus includes an animal positioning platform having a curved section, and a needle guide that rotates around the curved section, and to methods for using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicants: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Jin M. Chung, Kyngsoon Chung, Hee Young Kim
  • Publication number: 20120073516
    Abstract: One example embodiment includes a retractable leash for restraining an animal attached to the retractable leash. The retractable leash includes a housing and a spool in the housing. The retractable leash also includes a leash, where the leash is wound around the spool and at least a portion of the leash can extend from the housing. The retractable leash further includes a cam, where the cam is configured to be forced outward against the housing when the spool rotates at a high rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Joseph Ek
  • Publication number: 20120073517
    Abstract: A pet accessory pendant is provided. The pet accessory pendant houses components for a pet accessory, such as a bark control device, a containment fence receiver, a remote trainer, a pet locator, and the like. The pet accessory pendant is mountable to animal collars of various sizes, lengths, widths, and thicknesses. Specifically, the pet accessory pendant is attachable to an animal collar such that the pet accessory pendant comfortably hangs in a pendant fashion and minimizes pressure points on the animal. Additionally, the pet accessory pendant is readily attachable to and detachable from the collar without removing the animal collar from the animal, thereby reducing the need to adjust the fitment of the pet accessory pendant for each use. Thus, the pet accessory pendant allows a single animal collar to be easily converted between a general-purpose animal collar and an animal collar with attached pet accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Ricky Lynn DUKES
  • Publication number: 20120073518
    Abstract: A water purifier includes: a purified water tank storing purified water; a hot water tank connected to the purified water tank to receive the purified water from the purified water tank and including a heater heating the received purified water; a manipulation unit through which an extraction amount of hot water is inputted; and a control unit performing a control to supply the purified water of the purified water tank to the hot water tank by the extraction amount of hot water, when the extraction amount of hot water is inputted to the manipulation unit, and operating the heater to heat the water of the hot water tank. According to the present invention, the power consumption of the water purifier decreases in comparison with a conventional water purifier. Furthermore, it is possible to provide an accurate amount of hot water to a user without using a water level sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Byung-Il Kang, Yu-Seung Choi, Jung-Hwan Lee, Byung-Kii Park, Young-Gun Cho, Young-Ju Seo
  • Publication number: 20120073519
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a user activated hot water heater and control system for processing hot water to hot water output locations, e.g. faucet, shower, or the like, such that temperature fluctuations and delays in hot water delivery are reduced. The present invention provides energy savings resulting from smart activation of internal and/or external recirculation systems. Additionally, trickle flow is detected and responded to based on temperature responses at various points in the main flow line of the present configuration. Simultaneous internal and external recirculations are made possible with advantageous placement of a pump within internal and external recirculation loops and a solenoid valve within the internal recirculation loop. The present system further comprises a means for adjusting the pump action in response to a thermostatic valve, temperature sensors advantageously placed in the main flow line to reduce dead heading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Sridhar Deivasigamani, Sivaprasad Akasam
  • Publication number: 20120073520
    Abstract: A continuous evaporator for a horizontal waste heat steam generator is provided. The continuous evaporator includes a first evaporator heating surface that has a number of essentially vertically arranged first steam generating tubes wherein the circulation takes place from the bottom to the top, and another second evaporator heating surface located downstream of the first evaporator heating surface on the side of the flow medium, the second evaporator heating surface including a number of other essentially vertically arranged second steam generating tubes wherein the circulation takes place from the bottom to the top is provided. In order to provide a continuous evaporator with an especially simple structure and an especially long service life, a number of second steam generator tubes have an inner profiled element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Jan Brückner, Joachim Franke
  • Publication number: 20120073521
    Abstract: A hydrogen generation system for producing hydrogen and injecting the hydrogen as a fuel supplement into the air intake of internal combustion engines. Hydrogen and oxygen is produced with a fuel cell at low temperatures and pressure from water in a supply tank. The hydrogen is directed to the air intake of the engine while the oxygen is vented to the atmosphere. The device is powered by the vehicle battery. The system utilizes an engine sensor that permits power to the system only when the engine is in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Donald Owens
  • Publication number: 20120073522
    Abstract: A hydrogen generation system for producing hydrogen and injecting the hydrogen as a fuel supplement into the air intake of internal combustion engines. Hydrogen and oxygen is produced with a fuel cell at low temperatures and pressure from water in a supply tank. The hydrogen is directed to the air intake of the engine while the oxygen is vented to the atmosphere. The device is powered by the vehicle battery. The system utilizes an engine sensor that permits power to the system only when the engine is in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Donald Owens
  • Publication number: 20120073523
    Abstract: A hydrogen generation system for producing hydrogen and injecting the hydrogen as a fuel supplement into the air intake of internal combustion engines. Hydrogen and oxygen is produced with a fuel cell at low temperatures and pressure from water in a supply tank. The hydrogen is directed to the air intake of the engine while the oxygen is vented to the atmosphere. The device is powered by the vehicle battery. The system utilizes an engine sensor that permits power to the system only when the engine is in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Donald Owens
  • Publication number: 20120073524
    Abstract: A hydrogen generation system for producing hydrogen and injecting the hydrogen as a fuel supplement into the air intake of internal combustion engines. Hydrogen and oxygen is produced with a fuel cell at low temperatures and pressure from water in a supply tank. The hydrogen is directed to the air intake of the engine while the oxygen is vented to the atmosphere. The device is powered by the vehicle battery. The system utilizes an engine sensor that permits power to the system only when the engine is in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Donald Owens
  • Publication number: 20120073525
    Abstract: A hydrogen generation system for producing hydrogen and injecting the hydrogen as a fuel supplement into the air intake of internal combustion engines. Hydrogen and oxygen is produced with a fuel cell at low temperatures and pressure from water in a supply tank. The hydrogen is directed to the air intake of the engine while the oxygen is vented to the atmosphere. The device is powered by the vehicle battery. The system utilizes an engine sensor that permits power to the system only when the engine is in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Donald Owens