Patents Issued in September 12, 2013
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Publication number: 20130233202Abstract: This invention relates to inks comprising molecular precursors to copper indium gallium sulfide/selenide (CIGS/Se) and a plurality of particles. The inks are useful for preparing coatings and films of CIGS/Se on substrates. Such films are useful in the preparation of photovoltaic devices. This invention also relates to processes for preparing coated substrates and films and also to processes for making photovoltaic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: EI DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Yanyan Cao, Jonathan V. Caspar, John W. Catron, JR., Lynda Kaye Johnson, Meijun Lu, Irina Malajovich, Daniela Rodica Radu
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Publication number: 20130233203Abstract: [Problem to be solved] A non-aqueous ink, which has excellent pigment dispersion stability and can achieve reduction or elimination of print-through, thereby achieving high print density, is disclosed. [Solution] The non-aqueous ink contains at least a pigment and an organic solvent, wherein the organic solvent contains a five-membered heterocyclic compound having a C?O bond in an amount of 50 mass % or more of the organic solvent, and the content of a polymer component in the ink is 20 mass % or less relative to the pigment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: RISO KAGAKU CORPORATIONInventors: Toshihiro Endo, Tetsuo Hosoya
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Publication number: 20130233204Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of preparation of compounds resulting from the reaction of levulinic esters and epoxidized unsaturated fatty acid esters. The compounds are useful as renewable biomass-based plasticizers for a variety of polymers. Mono-, di- and tri-ketal adducts formed in a reaction between alkyl esters of levulinate and epoxidized unsaturated fatty acid esters derived from vegetable oils are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: SEGETIS, Inc.Inventor: Sergey Selifonov
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Publication number: 20130233205Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for dispersing a dry cellulose ether powder in an aqueous solution without forming lumps using powder handling and mixing devices. The cellulose ethers can be cross-linked with an aldehyde cross-linker. An acid or partially neutralized acid is used to improve the solubility.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Hercules IncorporatedInventors: Prachur Bhargava, Konstantin A. Vaynberg
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Publication number: 20130233206Abstract: The present invention relates to construction materials comprising at least one binder, at least one oil-containing filler and at least one metallate additive according to formula (1): (RO)m-M-(Oa—Xb—R?c—Yd)n??(1) wherein M is one of titanium and zirconium. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing and using the inventive construction materials. The inventive construction material compositions are capable of utilizing oil-containing fillers in which the oil is stable in the final composition and the desired mechanical properties of the construction material are maintained or improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Salvatore J. Monte
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Publication number: 20130233207Abstract: The invention relates to a sulfo-aluminous clinker with optimal setting time and short term compressive strengths, comprising a mixture of the following phases: calcium sulfoaluminate, or C4A3$, in amounts higher than 50% by weight of the mixture, belite, or C2S, in amounts between 2 and 23%, 3C2S 3C$ CaX2, X being fluorine or chlorine, between 3 and 15% C11A7CaX2, X being fluorine or chlorine, between 2 and 12%, both fluorine and chlorine being altogether present in the mixture, and phase C5S2$ being absent. The invention also relates to a method for preparing this sulfo-aluminous clinker, and hydraulic binders comprising this clinker.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Maurizio Iler Marchi, Stefano Allevi
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Publication number: 20130233208Abstract: The method includes subjecting the pozzolans in crushed state to a high energetic mechanical processing by grinding in a grinding equipment, whereby the pozzolan particles receive mechanical impulses, and the grinding is carried out for a predetermined time resulting in a compressive strength of a 2 inch side cube of mortar having 80% Portland cement and 20% natural pozzolan in a ratio of 1:2.75 to standard sand and in addition water required to obtain a flow of the mortar according to American standard ASTM C 109, which has been properly compacted under vibration and hardened at +20° C. in sealed condition, which after 28 days is ?75% of the compressive strength of a 2 inch side cube, treated as the cube, of a mortar having a ratio of Portland cement:sand of 1:2.75 and water corresponding to 48.5% of the weight of Portland cement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: PROCEDO ENTERPRISES ETABLISSEMENTInventor: Vladimir RONIN
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Publication number: 20130233209Abstract: A furniture assembly system and method useful for assembling furniture provided in disassembled pieces. The system and method can securely and permanently connect two or more pieces of furniture with a furniture element connector without the use of separate tools. The furniture element connector can remain with the furniture while the furniture is in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Brett Stenhouse, Thad Trubakoff, Zachary I. Eyman, Michael Patrick Murphy
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Publication number: 20130233210Abstract: A foldable table may include a table top and legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The table top may include a first section and a second section that are connected by a hinge assembly. A locking member may be sized and configured to lock the hinge assembly in a fixed position. Advantageously, moving the legs between the extended and collapsed positions may cause the locking mechanism to move between the locked and unlocked positions. Thus, when the legs are in the extended position and the locking mechanism is in the locked position, the table top may be secured in the unfolded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Ju Young Jin, Cai Yixian
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Publication number: 20130233211Abstract: Method for using hybrid concrete safes and attaching banking equipment by anchoring, and more specifically a method for using hybrid concrete safes and attaching banking equipment such as ATMs and cash dispensers, that involves using a hybrid concrete safe (1) and (2) to assemble cash dispensers using standard internal components from manufacturers, in which the components such as the internal module, monitor, printer, card reader and upper housing are supplied by different manufacturers, allowing independent assemblies (28) and (34).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: TECNOLOGIA BANCARIA S.A.Inventor: Nelson Tavares de Pinho
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Publication number: 20130233212Abstract: A burner for a reaction furnace (12) including a fuel tube (2), an oxidizer tube (3) covering an outer periphery of the fuel tube, and a displacement absorbing member (7) provided on at least a part of the oxidizer tube. The fuel tube and the oxidizer tube have a proximal end fixed to a side wall of the reaction furnace and penetrating an outer vessel (11). The oxidizer tube is positioned with respect to the side wall of the inner vessel to suppress a length of a distal end of each of the oxidizer tube and the fuel tube projecting to an inside of the gasification furnace (10). Thermal stretching in an axial direction of the oxidizer tube is absorbed by the displacement absorbing member attached to the oxidizer tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Shinya Hamasaki, Jun Kasai, Satoshi Shimonokado, Keisuke Matsuo
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Publication number: 20130233213Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of systems and methods for oxidizing gases. In some embodiments, a reaction chamber is configured to receive a fuel gas and maintain the gas at a temperature within the reaction chamber that is above an autoignition temperature of the gas. The reaction chamber may also be configured to maintain a reaction temperature within the reaction chamber below a flameout temperature. In some embodiments, heat and product gases from the oxidation process can be used, for example, to drive a turbine, reciprocating engine, and injected back into the reaction chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: FLEXENERGY, INC.Inventors: Richard MARTIN, Jeffrey ARMSTRONG, Douglas HAMRIN
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Publication number: 20130233214Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for discharging a fertilizer in strips onto agriculturally productive land by means of trailing hoses, which apparatus is designed for installing on the rear of a tank vehicle (100), with two jibs (3) which can each be pivoted to and fro about a vertical axis (A1, A2) between a discharge position and a transport position. The invention relates in particular to an apparatus of this type which has a supporting device (10) which is arranged on the apparatus (1) so as to be pivotable about a vertical axis (B) and is designed, in the transport position, to support the jibs (3) in relation to the carriageway in a supporting section (21) spaced apart from the axis (B). The invention also relates to a tank vehicle with an apparatus of this type.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: HUGO VOGELSANG MASCHINENBAU GMBHInventors: Karl-Heinz Huntelmann, Guido Elbers
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Publication number: 20130233215Abstract: A paired row opener has a furrowing tip arranged to be selectively supported on a body of the opener. The furrowing tip includes a knife portion and a pair of wing portions extending rearwardly and outwardly therefrom where are separable together from the opener body. A pair of deflector wings are integrally formed on the opener body above inner edges of the respective wing portions which are abutted with the opener body so as to deflect disturbed soil away from a seam between the inner edge of the wing portions and the opener body. An insulated mounting block is fastened onto a rear bracket of the opener body which receives an anhydrous ammonia delivery tube therethrough so permit optional delivery of anhydrous ammonia at a location which is insulated and spaced rearwardly from the opener body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Brian Cruson, Clark Evan Jack Behrns
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Publication number: 20130233216Abstract: An agricultural metering device with a variable geometry meter roller is provided. The agricultural metering device includes a meter roller having a plurality of flutes. An aggregate cross sectional area of the flutes increases along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Trevor Lawrence Kowalchuk, Jack Donald Turner, Gordon Anthony Engel
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Publication number: 20130233217Abstract: A sewing machine includes at least one detecting portion, a processor, and a memory. The at least one detecting portion is configured to detect an ultrasonic wave that has been transmitted from a transmission source. The memory is configured to store computer-readable instructions that instruct the sewing machine to execute steps including identifying a position of the transmission source of the ultrasonic wave based on information pertaining to the ultrasonic wave that has been detected by the at least one detecting portion, and controlling sewing based on the position of the transmission source that has been identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Akie SHIMIZU, Satoru MAKINO, Yuki IHIRA, Daisuke ABE, Yoshinori NAKAMURA, Satoru ICHIYANAGI, Yutaka NOMURA
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Publication number: 20130233218Abstract: A sewing machine includes a sewing portion, a detector, a processor, and a memory. The sewing portion includes a needle bar and a transport portion. The needle bar is configured to have a sewing needle on a lower end. The transport portion is configured to move a work cloth. The detector is configured to detect ultrasonic waves. The memory stores computer-readable instructions that instruct the processor to perform specifying a position of a transmission source of the ultrasonic waves based on the ultrasonic waves that are detected by the detector, specifying sewing information based on the specified position of the transmission source, the sewing information being information that pertains to sewing, and controlling the sewing portion based on the specified sewing information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yoshio NISHIMURA, Satoru ICHIYANAGI, Yutaka NOMURA, Yoshinori NAKAMURA, Yuki IHIRA, Daisuke ABE, Akie SHIMIZU
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Publication number: 20130233219Abstract: A sewing machine includes a detector configured to detect ultrasonic waves transmitted from a specification-enabled area, a processor, and a memory storing non-transitory computer-readable instructions that instruct the sewing machine to perform specifying a prescribed position based on a positional relationship between a transmission area and the specification-enabled area, the transmission area being an area that is at least a portion of a sewing-enabled area and being an area that includes a position of a transmission source that transmits the ultrasonic waves, the prescribed position being a position of an embroidery frame when the entire transmission area is included in the specification-enabled area, moving the embroidery frame to the specified prescribed position, specifying a transmission position based on the ultrasonic waves that are detected by the detector, and performing a sewing operation based on the specified transmission position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Yoshinori NAKAMURA, Satoru MAKINO, Akie SHIMIZU, Daisuke ABE, Yoshio NISHIMURA, Satoru ICHIYANAGI, Yutaka NOMURA
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Publication number: 20130233220Abstract: A sewing machine that includes a sewing device that includes a needle bar configured to attach a sewing needle, and a transport device configured to move a work cloth, a processor, a plurality of detection devices that are configured to detect ultrasonic waves, and a memory that is configured to store computer-readable instructions that instruct the sewing machine to execute steps comprising specifying, when an ultrasonic wave transmitted from a transmission source of the ultrasonic wave is detected by the detection devices, a position of the transmission source of the ultrasonic waves, based on the detected ultrasonic waves, specifying a sewing position on the work cloth based on the specified position of the transmission source, and moving the work cloth by the transport device in accordance with the specified sewing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yutaka NOMURA, Satoru MAKINO, Yuki IHIRA, Daisuke ABE, Yoshio NISHIMURA, Yoshinori NAKAMURA, Satoru ICHIYANAGI
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Publication number: 20130233221Abstract: A sewing machine includes at least one ultrasonic wave detecting portion, a thickness detecting portion, a processor, and a memory. The at least one ultrasonic wave detecting portion is configured to detect an ultrasonic wave. The thickness detecting portion is configured to detect a thickness of a work cloth. The memory configured to store computer-readable instructions that instruct the sewing machine to execute steps that includes identifying a position, on the work cloth, of a transmission source of the ultrasonic wave, based on information pertaining to the ultrasonic wave that has been detected by the at least one ultrasonic wave detecting portion and on the thickness that has been detected by the thickness detecting portion, and controlling sewing on the work cloth based on the position of the transmission source that has been identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Daisuke ABE, Satoru ICHIYANAGI, Yoshinori NAKAMURA, Yoshio NISHIMURA, Akie SHIMIZU, Yuki IHIRA, Satoru MAKINO
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Publication number: 20130233222Abstract: A sewing machine that includes a processor, a plurality of detection devices that is configured to be capable of changing mounting positions and configured to detect an ultrasonic wave, and a memory that is configured to store computer-readable instructions that instruct the sewing machine to execute steps comprising, identifying, when a first ultrasonic wave transmitted from a transmission source of the ultrasonic wave is detected by the detection devices, a position of the transmission source of the first ultrasonic wave, based on information relating to the detected first ultrasonic wave, and controlling sewing based on the identified position of the transmission source of the first ultrasonic wave.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yoshio NISHIMURA, Satoru MAKINO, Yoshinori NAKAMURA, Yutaka NOMURA, Akie SHIMIZU, Yuki IHIRA, Daisuke ABE
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Publication number: 20130233223Abstract: The invention concerns a ship, in particular a cargo ship, comprising at least one Magnus rotor for driving the ship, which has a stationary carrier. The invention concerns in particular a ship in which arranged on the carrier is a measuring device for determining a flexural loading on the carrier. The invention further concerns a method of determining the thrust of a Magnus rotor, a Magnus rotor and a carrier for mounting a Magnus rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: WOBBEN PROPERTIES GMBHInventor: Rolf Rohden
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Publication number: 20130233224Abstract: A method for constructing an FPSO comprises (a) assembling and integrating a plurality of modules to form a module assembly for installation on the FPSO. In addition, the method comprises (b) supporting the module assembly with one or more ballast adjustable pontoons. Further, the method comprises (c) positioning the module assembly over a deck of a vessel after (a) and (b). Still further the method comprises (d) de-ballasting the vessel and/or ballasting the one or more pontoons to load the module assembly onto the deck of the vessel after (c).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: HORTON DO BRASIL TECHNOLOGIA OFFSHORE, LTDA.Inventors: Luiz Germano Bodanese, Edward E. Horton, III, James V. Maher, IV, Rafael Louzada Bodanese, Xavier Castello, Rodrigo M.R. Guimares
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Publication number: 20130233225Abstract: A water craft has a body portion and at least two water engaging means. The body portion is at least partially suspended above the at least two water engaging means by a suspension system, and locating means are provided to connect each water engaging means to the body portion to permit substantially vertical and pitch direction motions of the water engaging means relative to the body. The suspension system includes at least one front pitch support ram and at least one back pitch support ram, the front and back pitch support rams providing support for at least a portion of the body relative to the at least two water engaging means.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Christopher Brian Heyring, John Gerard Catoni, Richard Monk
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Publication number: 20130233226Abstract: A multi-hulled water craft is disclosed. The water craft has a body, one left hull and one right hull, each hull connected to the body by respective locating means which permits at least substantially vertical and pitch motion of the respective hull relative to the body. The multi-hulled water craft also has a suspension system including at least a front left modal support means and a back left modal support means for providing at least partial support of the body with respect to the left hull, and at least a front right modal support means and a back right modal support means for providing at least partial support of the body with respect to the right hull. The suspension system further includes interconnection means connected to the modal support means to provide different stiffness between motions in at least two of roll, pitch, heave and warp suspension modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Christopher Brian Heyring, John Gerard Catoni, Richard Monk
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Publication number: 20130233227Abstract: The invention concerns a ship, in particular a cargo ship, having a load surface for receiving load items, in particular piece goods. The invention concerns in particular a ship whose load surface has a plurality of receiving means which can be connected to fixing means and which are distributed in a grid over the load surface. The invention further concerns a floor element for a ship, in particular a cargo ship, and a securing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: WOBBEN PROPERTIES GMBHInventors: Rolf Rohden, Harald Albrechts
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Publication number: 20130233228Abstract: A marine flooring assembly having a marine vessel having a fixed surface and a floor covering assembly with an underlayment having an upper surface, an opposing lower surface, and defining a plurality of voids extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, the lower surface of the underlayment directly coupled to the fixed surface of the marine vessel, the floor covering assembly also having a working layer disposed on top of the underlayment, the working layer including a plurality of meshed flexible curled strands, each curled strand having at least one portion directly physically coupled to at least one of another curled strand and an upper surface of the underlayment, the plurality of curled strands defining a lower working surface, an upper working surface, and a plurality of openings thereat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Joel Patrick Bartlett
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Publication number: 20130233229Abstract: A reversible wing sail for use with a wind-powered vehicle is provided herein that comprises a rotatable mast, a multi-surface sail cover, and a spring-assisted camber inducer. The rotatable mast generally has a longitudinally extending mast axis and the multi-surface sail cover runs along at least a portion of the mast, extending transversely in relation to the mast from a leading edge to a trailing edge. The sail cover has a first surface and a second surface that form a cavity therebetween. The spring-assisted camber inducer is arranged in the cavity between the first and second surfaces of the sail cover and configured to induce an asymmetric camber profile between the first and second surfaces to form the wing sail into an airfoil shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Stanislav Mostoviy, Alexander Sosnin
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Publication number: 20130233230Abstract: The invention concerns a ship comprising at least one motor for driving the ship and at least one crane. To lift the motor at least one crane can be brought into engagement with the at least one motor through at least one closable opening. The invention further concerns a ship drive for driving a ship as well as a method of exchanging ship motors arranged within a ship for driving the ship together with peripheral devices. The invention further concerns the use of a wind power installation generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: WOBBEN PROPERTIES GMBHInventor: Rolf Rohden
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Publication number: 20130233231Abstract: A semisubmersible wind turbine platform capable of floating on a body of water and supporting a wind turbine over a vertical center column includes a vertical center column and three or more vertical outer columns spaced radially from the center column, each of the outer columns being connected to the center column with one or more of bottom beams, top beams, and struts, with the major structural components being made of concrete and having sufficient buoyancy to support a wind turbine tower.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: University of Maine System Board of TrusteesInventors: Habib J. Dagher, Anthony M. Viselli, Andrew J. Goupee
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Publication number: 20130233232Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for rescuing and recovering underwater vehicles. In one embodiment, a system is provided that includes a modular rescue device configured to attach to an underwater vehicle, such as with a tow line. The rescue device can include one or more emergency mechanisms that can be automatically and/or manually activated to aid in detecting the location of the underwater vehicle in the event of an emergency. One exemplary emergency mechanism includes a buoyancy mechanism, e.g., an expandable lift bag, configured to be inflated with a fluid to add buoyancy force to the system to pull the underwater vehicle toward a water surface. Another exemplary emergency mechanism includes a signaling mechanism configured to signal the underwater vehicle's location.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Ocean Server Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan C. Crowell, David Charles
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Publication number: 20130233233Abstract: The present invention refers to a pleasure boat and particularly but not exclusively to a pedal boat. According to the invention, in order to make sea excursions with said pleasure boat more attractive, the boat comprises a jetted tub on board, preferably fed with seawater drawn directly from the surrounding environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Mauro Ricci
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Publication number: 20130233234Abstract: An apparatus and method of use of a foldable watercraft and method of construction. The device comprises a collapsible boat hull constructed from a lightweight, low maintenance, and inexpensive material. The boat hull is frameless, folded and unfolded quickly, and is easy to transport and store.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Michael A. Crumpton
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Publication number: 20130233235Abstract: Electronic devices may have sensitive circuitry. To determine whether an electronic device has been exposed to excessive amounts of moisture, the electronic device may be provided with a moisture indicator. The moisture indicator may have a wicking layer of white paper and a red dye layer. If a portion of the moisture indicator is exposed to moisture, red dye may bleed into the white paper. The moisture indicator may be mounted in an input-output port opening or other portion of the electronic device where the state of the moisture indicator is visible. The moisture indicator may have sealed edges to reduce sensitivity to small amounts of moisture intrusion. Different regions of the moisture indicator may be provided with different sensitivities by forming structures that have altered moisture flow properties, by altering wicking layer thicknesses, or by otherwise spatially modifying moisture sensitivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventor: Erik L. Wang
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Publication number: 20130233236Abstract: The invention relates to a test device for confirmation of a cleaning effect of a cleaning device for a hollow medical device, in particular an endoscope, comprising a housing defining at least one test channel to be connected to a cleaning fluid feed line of the cleaning device, wherein said housing defines a location for mounting a plate shaped indicator in the test channel, characterized in that the test device comprises multiple test channels, and in that the indicator comprises a test surface having one or more test samples, wherein the one or more test samples on the test surface of the indicator, when mounted on the mounting location, are arranged in the multiple test channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Johannes Anthonius Walta
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Publication number: 20130233237Abstract: A method is disclosed for continuous CZ crystal growing wherein one or more crystal ingots are pulled into a growth chamber from a crystal/melt interface defined in a crucible containing molten crystalline material that is continuously replenished by crystalline feedstock. The method includes separating the molten crystalline material, controlling the flow of the molten crystalline material and defining an annular space with respect to sidewalls of a heat shield in the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: SOLAICX, INC.Inventors: David L. Bender, David E. A. Smith
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Publication number: 20130233238Abstract: Disclosed are methods and mask structures for epitaxially growing substantially defect-free semiconductor material. In some embodiments, the method may comprise providing a substrate comprising a first crystalline material, where the first crystalline material has a first lattice constant; providing a mask structure on the substrate, where the mask structure comprises a first level comprising a first opening extending through the first level (where a bottom of the first opening comprises the substrate), and a second level on top of the first level, where the second level comprises a plurality of second trenches positioned at a non-zero angle with respect to the first opening. The method may further comprise epitaxially growing a second crystalline material on the bottom of the first opening, where the second crystalline material has a second lattice constant different than the first lattice constant and defects in the second crystalline material are trapped in the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: IMECInventors: Benjamin Vincent, Aaron Thean, Liesbeth Witters
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Publication number: 20130233239Abstract: Method for producing a silicon ingot comprising the following steps: providing a container for receiving a silicon melt with a base wall extending perpendicular to an axial direction and side walls, providing at least one flat monocrystalline seed crystal with an axial orientation selected from the group of <110>, <100> and <111> orientation, arranging the at least one seed crystal on the base wall of the container and directional solidification of a silicon melt in the container (2) to form a silicon ingot proceeding from the at least one seed crystal, wherein the axial orientation of the at least one seed crystal predetermines an axial orientation for the silicon ingot and wherein the at least one seed crystal is configured on the base wall of the container in such a way that a twin formation is avoided in an edge region adjoining the side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicants: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V., SolarWorld Innovations GmbHInventors: Daniel ORIWOL, Matthias TREMPA, Christian REIMANN
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Publication number: 20130233240Abstract: The present application relates to methods for depositing a smooth, germanium rich epitaxial film by introducing silylgermane as a source gas into a reactor at low temperatures. The epitaxial film can be strained and serve as an active layer, or relaxed and serve as a buffer layer. In addition to the silylgermane gas, a diluent is provided to modulate the percentage of germanium in a deposited germanium-containing film by varying the ratio of the silylgermane gas and the diluent. The ratios can be controlled by way of dilution levels in silylgermane storage containers and/or separate flow, and are selected to result in germanium concentration greater than 55 atomic % in deposited epitaxial silicon germanium films. The diluent can include a reducing gas such as hydrogen gas or an inert gas such as nitrogen gas. Reaction chambers are configured to introduce silylgermane and the diluent to deposit the silicon germanium epitaxial films.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: ASM AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Nyles W. Cody, Shawn G. Thomas
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Publication number: 20130233241Abstract: A single crystal pulling apparatus (1) has a quartz crucible (2) for accommodating silicon melt (3), a graphite crucible (4) for retaining the quartz crucible (2), a tray (5) for securing and holding the graphite crucible (4) from below, and a crucible rotating shaft (6) for supporting the tray (5) from below and for elevating and lowering the tray (5) and the crucibles (2), (4) while rotating them. A low heat conductive member (10) is interposed on a joint surface between the tray (5) and the crucible rotating shaft (6). The low heat conductive member (10) is formed in a substantially tubular shape, and is interposed in such a manner that a protruding portion of the crucible rotating shaft (6) is inserted through a center hole of the low heat conductive member (10). Thereby, a gap portion (11) is formed below a bottom portion of the tray (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: TOYO TANSO CO., LTD.Inventors: Osamu Okada, Masaaki Kawakami
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Publication number: 20130233242Abstract: An application tool for applying a coating material on a substrate surface. The tool has a shaft for gripping and a reservoir accommodated in the shaft for stocking with coating material. The tool has a tool head having an applicator, by which the coating material passes onto the surface, and a valve is arranged between the reservoir and the tool head, which, when actuated, changes from a closed into an open position to output coating material onto the applicator for application onto the surface. In order to reduce consumption and allow for refilling with a coating material in a reliable and clean manner, a carrier part, on which the valve is secured with its valve body, is arranged between the shaft and the tool head of the application tool, and the carrier part is detachably connectable in each case to the shaft and to the tool head of the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Juergen Feuerstein
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Publication number: 20130233243Abstract: A device for applying a free-flowing medium to a continuously conveyed web, wherein the medium can be transferred to the web by a continuously rotating transfer (gravure) roll. An application head is provided in order to transfer the free-flowing medium to the circumference of the gravure roll. The application head includes a chamber which is open toward the circumference of the gravure roll and has an inlet and an outlet for the medium to be applied. The front outer face, in the direction of rotation, of the chamber is delimited by a front doctor blade and the rear outer face, in the direction of rotation, is delimited by a rear doctor blade. Both doctor blades are seated against the circumference of the gravure roll. The front doctor blade can be pressed against the circumference of the gravure roll by a pressing body with an adjustable pressing force.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: OLBRICH GMBHInventors: Ralph Pagendarm, Peter Rose
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Publication number: 20130233244Abstract: A first device is provided. The first device includes a print head, and a first gas source hermetically sealed to the print head. The print head further includes a first layer further comprising a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns. A second layer is bonded to the first layer. The second layer includes a first via in fluid communication with the first gas source and at least one of the apertures. The second layer is made of an insulating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Stephen Forrest, Gregory McGraw
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Publication number: 20130233245Abstract: An electrostatic spray printing apparatus includes a nozzle, a first voltage supply, and two guide electrodes. The nozzle sprays a solution containing an organic material. The first voltage supply divides the solution sprayed from the nozzle into fine droplets by applying a positive voltage to the nozzle. The guide electrodes are arranged to be spaced apart from each other with an end of the nozzle therebetween, extends in a first direction, and are grounded. The electrostatic spray printing apparatus forms an organic pattern with a uniform thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Research & Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan UniversityInventors: Hee Yeop Chae, Won Tae Hwang, Min Jun Jo
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Publication number: 20130233246Abstract: A treat dispenser having a sound producing element that may be activated in connection with dispensing treats from the dispenser. The treat dispenser may include a telescoping member and a housing member that may be displaced to dispense treats and emit a sound (e.g., click) from the sound producing element. The treat dispenser may be gripped by a user wherein the user may actuate the treat dispenser with one hand. The treat dispenser may be used in the training of an animal (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Yueh Yu Wang
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Publication number: 20130233247Abstract: A food and/or water delivery and receiving device especially suited for pets, comprising a receiving dish, an elongated delivery tube, and a handle, where the food and water delivery tube is generally disposed vertically relative to the ground and is fluidly connected to the dish at a first end and open to receive food and/or water at a second end, and where the delivery tube further comprises an ergonomic handle extending generally perpendicularly from a point near the second end of the delivery tube and where the open second end of the delivery tube further comprises means for holding bottle or other conveying device for liquid or food.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2010Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Andrew Boyden
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Publication number: 20130233248Abstract: An improved manual portion control feeder includes a food delivery mechanism that is in communication with a food reservoir and which, when actuated, dispenses a predetermined amount of food from the reservoir into another vessel. Advantageously, the feeding apparatus further includes a feedback mechanism which, responsive to an actuation of the food delivery mechanism, provides at least one of an acoustic indication and a tactile indication that is representative of the dispensing of a predetermined quantity of food by the food delivery mechanism. The acoustic and/or tactile indication enables the feeding apparatus to remain disposed on, for example, a floor and alerts the user that a predetermined amount of food has been dispensed from the reservoir since the acoustic and/or tactile indications are detectable with relative ease. This enables an animal to be provided a predetermined amount of food with minimal attention being required of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: David Veness, Vasitha Obeyesekere, Melaney Northrop
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Publication number: 20130233249Abstract: An animal memory training system with a closed rotary maze comprises a maze device and a stimulating device. A rotary wheel (6) driven by a motor (4) is provided on the bottom of the case (1) of the maze device. The motor (4) is set in a central column, and its output shaft is tightly connected with the rotary wheel (6) along the central column shaft direction, thus the rotary wheel (6) is driven by the motor (4) to rotate around said central column. A number of pulleys (12) are set on the lower periphery of the frame of the case (1) to support said rotary wheel (6), and a sieve-like supporting net (5) is arranged above the rotary wheel (6). The stimulating device includes an automatic manipulator stimulating device and a remote control stimulating device. Compared with the existing maze model, the rotary drive action of the training system's rotary wheel is moderate, and is more coincident with the movement actual of animals' normal physiological behavior.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Qiwen Zhu, Weiping Cao, Jianwen Zhao, Lihong Shang, Baoping Kuang, Kewei Wang
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Publication number: 20130233250Abstract: A pet kennel that is structured to receive an animal includes an upper kennel portion and a lower kennel portion that include first and second engagement structures that are slidingly engageable. The upper kennel portion is situated in a first position atop the lower kennel portion offset from one another along a longitudinal axis of the pet kennel. The upper kennel portion is then translated along the longitudinal axis with respect to the lower pet kennel portion toward a second, assembled position to cause the first engagement elements and the second engagement elements to become slidingly engaged and to cause the upper and lower kennel portions to become aligned with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: David Veness, Adam Weber, Michael Don Harper, Benedict Joseph Messner, Hector Rodriguez, Kyle Joseph Becker, John Coleman Horton, IV, Anthony William Gatica
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Publication number: 20130233251Abstract: An animal fluid line holder that includes an animal attachment portion and a fluid line engaging portion. The animal attachment portion includes an elongated section, a fastening mechanism that is capable of engaging opposite ends of the elongated section and a first engagement mechanism attached to the elongated section. The fluid line attachment portion includes a fluid line engaging mechanism and a second engagement mechanism. The fluid line engaging mechanism is capable of engaging a fluid line to retain the fluid line in a substantially stationary relationship thereto. The second engagement mechanism is attached to the fluid line engaging mechanism. The second engagement mechanism is capable of engaging the first engagement mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Walter K. Borgan, Kimberly M. Borgan