Patents Issued in October 23, 2014
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Publication number: 20140311093Abstract: A device is provided for applying consumable materials to containers, including a storing apparatus that stores a supply of the consumable material, a transporting apparatus that conveys the consumable material to the containers, and an application unit that applies the consumable material to the containers or to combinations of containers. The device has at least one sensor apparatus, which detects at least one actual value of the consumable material that is characteristic of a physical property of the consumable material, a comparing apparatus, which compares the detected actual value with at least one target value stored in a memory apparatus, and a signal outputting apparatus, which outputs a signal according to a result of said comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: KRONES AGInventors: Wolfgang Huber, Johannes Boehm
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Publication number: 20140311094Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to methods of generating at least one disinfecting gas within a package through a photochemical reaction. More particularly, the disclosed methods include incorporating a composition capable of generating a gas upon exposure to light into the disclosed package. As set forth in detail herein below, the amount of moisture present in the disclosed composition is directly related to the production rate of the gas. Accordingly, the amount of gas generation can be controlled by varying the amount of moisture present in the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: CRYOVAC, INC.Inventors: Patrick W. Thompson, Joshua D. Wofford
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Publication number: 20140311095Abstract: A drink package is manufactured by a method including the steps of: blasting hydrogen peroxide mist (M) or gas (G) into a container (2) in an erected attitude through a mouth portion (2a); activating the hydrogen peroxide in the container (2) in an inverted attitude by blasting heated aseptic air (N) through the mouth portion (2a) thereof directed downward, and simultaneously, removing foreign substance (P) from the inside of the container (2) by replacing air in the container (2) with the aseptic air (N); filling the container (2) in the erected attitude with drink (a) through the mouth portion (2a) directed upward; and closing the mouth portion (2a) of the container (2) by applying a lid (3) to the mouth portion (2a) of the container (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO., LTD.Inventors: Atsushi Hayakawa, Hideo Hidaka
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Publication number: 20140311096Abstract: A device and a method for manufacturing an item of packaging for a group (27) of smokable articles (11), in particular cigarettes, having a wrapping, preferably an inner wrapping, of, in particular, a thin packaging material, such as paper, tinfoil or the like, in which a material web (31) of the packaging material is severed into individual blanks (10) and in which the article groups (27) to be wrapped are in each case wrapped with the individual blanks (10). Flavoring and/or aromatic portions (42) for the smokable articles are applied to the packaging-material web (31), which flavoring and/or aromatic portions (42), after application, are at least in regions reduced in their height by a processing means, preferably in that they are spread flat and/or pressed flat by the processing means (47).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Focke & Co. (GmbH & Co. KG)Inventors: Stefan Harms, Marc-Daniel Stegen, Jan Riepenhusen
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Publication number: 20140311097Abstract: A device for covering a door of an entryway when the door is in a closed position, comprising a rectangular sheet pre-cut to a predetermined length and width, and a pressure sensitive adhesive coated onto one side of the rectangular sheet. The pressure sensitive adhesive is spaced apart from an edge of the rectangular sheet and extends around an entire perimeter of the rectangular sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Nicolas J. Etienne
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Publication number: 20140311098Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging material and its use in the shelf-life extension and quality improvement of products.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Corstiaan Johannes Hooft, Baukje Folkertsma, Alexander Antonius Marie Stroeks
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Publication number: 20140311099Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition capable of providing good oxygen absorption capabilities wherein the oxygen scavenging agent is a sulfite salt with a Group I cation, combined with an acidifying agent and optionally a hygroscopic salt. The compositions can be formed into films, coatings, 3-dimensional solids, fibers, webs, and shaped products or structures which are incorporated into, applied to, or otherwise become a part of a container structure, including container closures, seals, gaskets, liners, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventor: Julius Uradnisheck
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Publication number: 20140311100Abstract: A packaging apparatus including a cutting device, the cutting device comprising an elongate holder, an elongate knife having an elongate cutting edge, and a heat seal device located on the elongate holder on opposed sides of the knife, the heat seal device comprising a pair of elongate pressure strips projecting outwardly from the elongate holder, each pressure strip extending along a respective side of the knife, wherein each pressure strip comprises an elongate bar mounted for sliding movement in a respective slot in the elongate holder, the sliding movement varying the distance an outer edge of the elongate bar projects from the elongate holder, and a biasing element within the respective slot, the biasing element engaging an inner edge of the elongate bar and arranged to bias the elongate bar outwardly of the slot. A packaging method is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Frito-Lay Tracking Company GmbHInventor: Mark Antony Tilley
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Publication number: 20140311101Abstract: A child resistant zipper closure for a plastic bag includes a double slider, including a first slider and second slider. The first and second sliders are oriented on the zipper closure such that when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction toward the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is interlocking; and when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction away from the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is unlocking. The first and second sliders can be releasably connected together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Reynolds Presto Products Inc.Inventors: Gregory L. Petkovsek, Roger E. Dowler, Gregg Thompson, Samuel D. Aversa
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Publication number: 20140311102Abstract: A child resistant zipper closure for a plastic bag includes a double slider, including a first slider and second slider. The first and second sliders are oriented on the zipper closure such that when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction toward the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is interlocking; and when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction away from the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is unlocking. The first and second sliders can be realeasably connected together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Reynolds Presto Products Inc.Inventors: Gregory L. Petkovsek, Roger E. Dowler, Gregg Thompson, Samuel D. Aversa
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Publication number: 20140311103Abstract: An apparatus for producing a container pack includes a linear transporter, applicator elements, and head guides. The linear transporter has first, second, and third sections. Transport surfaces run parallel to one another in said first section, are oriented at an angle to one another in said second section, and again run parallel to one another in said third section. The second section comprises applicator elements having transversely displaceable and rotatable head guides for single-container transport along said three sections. The apparatus is configured to bring containers together in said third section to form said pack and to transport said pack towards a discharge side.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Thomas Nitsch, Christopher Stuhlmann, Emst Van Wickeren, Stefan Wagnar, Volker Zahn
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Publication number: 20140311104Abstract: A continuous rotary machine for filling capsules with pharmaceutical products is provided with at least one dosing wheel having a plurality of pockets each defined by a respective upper seat, which is suited to receive and hold a closing cap of a capsule and by a respective lower seat, which is suited to receive and hold a bottom of the capsule, and is provided with a measuring device to measure the weight of the bottom or of the bottom and of the pharmaceutical product contained in the lower seat itself; the upper seat being radially mobile between a forward position, in which the lower and the upper seats are vertically aligned with each other, and a retracted position, in which the lower and the upper seats are vertically staggered with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: MG 2-S.r.l.Inventors: Ernesto Gamberini, Davide Nannetti
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Publication number: 20140311105Abstract: An equine saddletree with controlled flexing is disclosed using multiple pairs of wave depressions. One group of wave depressions is positioned along the sidebars extend from the edge of the tree toward the central channel. Other waves are on the pommel and within the central channel. The pommel wave is positioned along the centerline of the tree and has an ellipse and a pair of slots on either side to provide flex. The interior of the central channel scallops along a portion of the periphery. A recess is cut into the edge of the pommel with the width of the recess being greater along the gullet than along the points. The underside of the saddletree is covered with bidirectional carbon weave that extends from the underside to the top surface to overlap on a portion of the top surface. The weave extends from underside along the peripheral edge of the center channel flush with top surface. An engineered rail and secondary rail are formed into the underside.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Edmund Coffin, Stanley Pq Yavoroski
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Publication number: 20140311106Abstract: A dust cleaning apparatus comprising a sieve, a beater and a driver is provided. The beater includes a moving part and a beating part. The moving part rotates around a shaft for a circular motion or vibrates relative to a supporting rod for a vibration motion. The beating part is disposed on the moving part and beats the sieve by the movement of the moving part. The driver connects the shaft or the supporting rod to drive the moving part in motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: BENQ CORPORATIONInventor: Chi-Cheng Lin
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Publication number: 20140311107Abstract: A filter kit with an enhanced surface area filter and cage, for an electric power vacuum cleaner, the filter is a self-cleaning, flexible interlocking fabric having a rest position at atmospheric pressure, and a stretched position when under vacuum of a vacuum cleaner, the fabric having at least enough stretchability to increase its surface area by at least 10% in its stretched position from its rest position. When the vacuum cleaner is operating, the filter is in its stretched position and collects dust and debris, and when the vacuum cleaner is off, the filter relaxes, returns to its rest position and its surface area contracts to be self-cleaning, and a portion of the dust and debris to fall from the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Martin M. Sobel
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Publication number: 20140311108Abstract: An air cleaner arrangement is shown. The air cleaner arrangement includes a serviceable filter cartridge comprising strips of media arranged in a stacked configuration. The strips of media each comprise a corrugated sheet secured to a facing sheet. A preferred filter cartridge positioned within the air cleaner arrangement, is depicted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Reichter, Wayne Bishop, Benny Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Donald Mork, Kevin Schrage, Richard Osendorf, Bradley Kuempel, Thomas Lundgren, Jordan Flagstad
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Publication number: 20140311109Abstract: A diesel particulate filter is provided and may include a filter housing having an inlet and an outlet and a filter element disposed within the filter housing. A first metal conduit may be in fluid communication with an interior of the filter housing between the inlet and the filter element and a second metal conduit may be in fluid communication with the interior of the filter housing between the filter element and the outlet. A sensor assembly including a sensor housing may have a first port receiving the first metal conduit and a second port receiving the second metal conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Nick A. Cicone
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Publication number: 20140311110Abstract: A filter element, and filter apparatus, include a filter pack, a seal member, and a seal support frame operatively connecting the seal member to the filter pack. The seal support frame includes an annular extension, which is preferably canted at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis, for supporting the seal member. The seal support frame also preferably includes a first end thereof including the annular extension, and a second end thereof spaced from the first end thereof along the longitudinal axis, with the first and second ends of the seal support frame joined by a hub of the outer peripheral sidewall of the seal support frame to define a cavity within the seal support frame for receiving the filter pack. The first and second ends of the seal support frame, and the filter pack are preferably joined and sealed to one another by a single bead of adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Gene W. Brown, Steven J. Merritt
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Publication number: 20140311111Abstract: The present invention relates to a porous alpha-SiC-containing shaped body with a gas-permeable, open-pored pore structure comprising platelet-shaped crystallites which are connected to form an interconnected, continuous skeletal structure, wherein the skeletal structure consists of more than 80 wt.-% alpha-SiC, relative to the total weight of SiC, a process for producing same and its use as a filter component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Leif Stiholt
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Publication number: 20140311112Abstract: A sealed honeycomb structure may include porous walls dividedly forming inlet cells and outlet cells extending from an end surface of an inlet side to an end surface of an outlet side, inlet and outlet side sealing portion 5b, and an inlet side sealing portion, wherein at least one outlet cell is a reinforced cell where a reinforcing part 6 for reinforcing the outlet cell 2b is formed at at least one corner portion 21a at which the walls on a cross-section vertical to an extending direction of the cell cross each other, wherein the inlet cell is a non-reinforced cell where the reinforcing part is not formed at all the corner portions at which the walls on the cross-section vertical to the extending direction of the cell cross each other, and wherein the reinforcing parts 6 of the reinforced cells 22 are formed at a section of the honeycomb structure from the end surface of the outlet side in the extending direction of the cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, NGK INSULATORS, LTD.Inventors: Tetsuo Toyoshima, Akira Takahashi, Yuichi Hamazaki, Jung Min Seo, Won Soon Park
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Publication number: 20140311113Abstract: System utilizes stereo cameras to sense the position of a tractor-drawn grain cart relative to a combine during the unloading (on-the-go) process. The sensing system also detects the fill level of grain in the cart and adjusts the relative position of the tractor to the combine to achieve an even fill to the desired fill level.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: DEERE & COMPANYInventor: Zachary T. Bonefas
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Publication number: 20140311114Abstract: A rotatable cutting drum comprising knife holders for attaching cutter knives thereto. Each knife holder comprises a forward member and a rear member and a knife connecting portion. The rear member extends from the connecting portion towards the rotational axis of the drum and has an extension member which extends circumferentially of the rotational axis in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the drum. The forward member extends from the connecting portion towards the drum rotation axis and abutts with the extension member of an adjacent knife holder positioned forward of the knife holder in the direction of rotation of the drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: AGCO International GmbHInventors: Lindenmuller Helge, Burkart Franz
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Publication number: 20140311115Abstract: An agricultural machine suitable for the harvesting of grain-like crops, comprising a header, the header comprising a first cutting device whose position is determined by the adjustable height of the header, and a second cutting device, comprising a knife drum that is rotatably mounted in a housing, which via rollers or equivalent supports can move over the ground at different heights of the header, and wherein the housing of the knife drum on the back of the header is connected via at least two coupling systems, each of these systems comprising a lower and an upper support arm pivotally connected to the header, and with the housing of the knife drum, whereby the position of the housing remains substantially unaltered by the different height settings of the header.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicants: Ennepetaler Schneid-und Mähtechnik GmbH & Co. KG, CNH Industrial Belgium nvInventors: Didier O.M. Verhaeghe, Bart M.A. Missotten, Nick Hollevoet, Steven Jonckheere, Tim Willems, Jolan Heyns
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Publication number: 20140311116Abstract: A stem deflector is provided. The stem deflector includes an arm and a shoe having a first end and a second end. The first end of the shoe is coupled to the arm with a suitable fastener. At least one torsion spring is active between the arm and the shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Brian J. Hyronimus, Kim R. Tschetter, Lance C. Tschetter
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Publication number: 20140311117Abstract: A mounting clip includes an elongated channel having a first end, a central portion, and an elongated second section. Along the elongated section are at least two laterally widened sections that provide greater surface area for receiving an elastomeric block of a tooth. At least one of the ends of the channel extend beyond one of the laterally widened sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: ROWSE HYDRAULIC RAKES CO., INC.Inventors: Dannie Dean Rowse, Rodney Dean Rowse
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Publication number: 20140311118Abstract: A rope structure or method of forming a rope structure comprises a rope comprising a plurality of strands. The rope comprises first and second splice locations, an eye region between the first and second splice locations, and a main region. The main region of the rope is located adjacent to the first splice location and in an opposite direction along the rope from the eye region. At least one of the strands is a selected strand. An extracted portion of the at least one selected strand is extracted from the rope and inserted into the rope such that a bridge portion of the at least one selected strand extends between the first and second splice locations and a diameter of the rope is substantially consistent in the main region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Samson Rope TechnologiesInventors: Greg Z. Mozsgai, Dustin S. Heins, Chia-te Chou
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Publication number: 20140311119Abstract: In an elevator rope, a plurality of steel outer layer strands are twisted together on an outer circumference of an inner layer rope. The inner layer rope has: a fiber core; a plurality of steel inner layer strands that are twisted together directly onto an outer circumference of the fiber core; and a resin inner layer rope coating body that is coated onto the outer circumference. A diameter of the inner layer strands is smaller than a diameter of the outer layer strands. The inner layer strands are greater in number than the outer layer strands.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventor: Atsushi Mitsui
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Publication number: 20140311120Abstract: Metal cord (C-1) with two concentric layers (Ci, Ce) of M+N construction, comprising an internal first layer or core (Ci) made up of M wire(s) (10) of diameter d1, M varying from 1 to 4, around which core are wound together in a helix, in an external second layer (Ce), N wires (11) of diameter d2, in which at least some of the gaps in the cord which are situated between the wires of the various contain a filling rubber (13) based on an unsaturated thermoplastic elastomer, particularly a styrene thermoplastic elastomer (TPS) such an SBS or SIS block copolymer for example. Such a thermoplastic elastomer, when used in the molten state, presents no problems of unwanted stickiness if the filling rubber overspills outside the cord after manufacture; its unsaturated and therefore (co)vulcanizable nature makes it extremely compatible with the diene rubber, for example natural rubber, matrices usually used as calendering rubber in the metal fabrics intended for reinforcing the tyres.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Thibaud Pottier, Sébastien Rigo, Jérémy Toussain
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Publication number: 20140311121Abstract: The engine (10) includes at least one firing tube (12) wherein an exhaust stream (32) from the firing tube (12) drives a turbine (30). A scroll ejector attenuator (40) is secured between and in fluid communication with an outlet end (28) of the firing tube (12) and an inlet (76) of the turbine (30). The attenuator (40) defines a turning, narrowing passageway (72) that extends a distance the exhaust stream (32) travels before entering the turbine (30) to attenuate shockwaves and mix the pulsed exhaust stream (32) into an even stream with minimal temperature differences to thereby enhance efficient operation of the turbine (30) without any significant pressure decline of exhaust stream (32) pressure and without any backpressure from the attenuator (40) on the firing tube (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
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Publication number: 20140311122Abstract: A particulate filter assembly, an exhaust gas treatment system having a particulate filter assembly, and a control method for flow controlled zoned regeneration of the particulate filter assembly are provided. The particulate filter assembly is configured to receive an exhaust gas stream from an internal combustion engine and includes an inlet end configured to receive the exhaust gas stream, a filter configured to remove particulates from the exhaust gas stream, a heating device positioned upstream from the filter having a plurality of zones, each zone of the plurality of zones independently operable to heat a corresponding region of the filter and an exhaust flow valve positioned downstream from the filter configured to selectively restrict flow of the exhaust gas stream through the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Eugene V. Gonze, Robert D. Straub, Michael J. Paratore, JR.
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Publication number: 20140311123Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment system for an internal combustion engine is provided. The system includes an exhaust gas conduit extending from the engine configured to receive an exhaust gas stream from the engine, a first injector in fluid communication with the exhaust gas conduit configured to selectively inject fuel containing unburned hydrocarbon (HC) into the exhaust gas conduit and an oxidation catalyst disposed in the exhaust gas conduit downstream from the first injector. The system further includes a hydrocarbon selective catalyst reduction (HCSCR) catalyst applied on the oxidation catalyst, a heating device positioned at an upstream side of the oxidation catalyst configured to heat the oxidation catalyst and HCSCR catalyst, a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) device disposed within the exhaust gas conduit downstream from the oxidation catalyst, and a particulate filter positioned downstream from the selective catalyst reduction device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Eugene V. Gonze, Charles Gough
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Publication number: 20140311124Abstract: A method according to the present invention of heating exhaust gas to be introduced into an exhaust gas purifying device from an internal combustion engine by heating and igniting fuel supplied into an exhaust passage from a fuel supply valve includes the steps of determining a necessity for supplying fuel into the exhaust passage, setting an amount of fuel to be supplied into the exhaust passage from the fuel supply valve, the amount being set when it is judged in the determining step that fuel needs to be supplied into the exhaust passage, checking an operating state of the engine, and controlling an air-fuel ratio of exhaust gas such that the air-fuel ratio falls within an area where amounts of both smoke and HC to be generated in the exhaust gas are low in the operating state of the engine checked in the checking step.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Kenichi Tsujimoto, Mikio Inoue
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METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM USED FOR PURIFYING AND SILENCING EXHAUST OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
Publication number: 20140311125Abstract: A method for purifying and muffling exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine, comprising the following steps: 1) allowing exhaust gas discharged by the internal combustion engine to enter into the interior of a housing (6) via an exhaust gas inlet (7) of the housing (6), wherein abrupt expansion of cross section occurs from the exhaust gas inlet (7) to the interior of the housing (6); 2) allowing scrubbing water which can absorb SO2 to enter via a scrubbing water inlet (11), and allowing the exhaust gas in the interior of the housing and the scrubbing water to come into contact with each other, then discharging the scrubbing water via a scrubbing water outlet (12) of the housing; and 3) discharging the exhaust gas via an exhaust gas outlet (10) of the housing. The method simultaneously produces effects of purifying SO2, muffling and saving energy, and eliminates sparks in the exhaust gas. A device and system for purifying and muffling exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Sigan Peng -
Publication number: 20140311126Abstract: Embodiments are described to improve the durability of a lean NOx aftertreatment system. According to one embodiment of the present invention an air injection system is used to inject air continuously into the exhaust system between the upstream three-way catalyst and the downstream selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst when the engine is operating at stoichiometric or rich air/fuel ratios and the exhaust temperatures are above a calibratable level (e.g., 700° C.). In another embodiment, an oxidation catalyst is positioned downstream of the air injection point to prevent exothermic reactions from occurring on the SCR. In another embodiment, the reductant for the SCR is generated in-situ. In yet another embodiment, a diverter valve with a reduction catalyst in a bypass arm is utilized to bypass the SCR during high load conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Harendra S. Gandhi, Robert Walter McCabe, Joseph Robert` Theis
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Publication number: 20140311127Abstract: A vehicle emission control system is configured to operatively receive exhaust gas from a combustion engine and includes an exhaust gas after treatment system (EATS) configured to operatively clean the received exhaust gas, a burner unit configured to operatively heat the received exhaust gas to a predetermined temperature before the exhaust gas is provided to the EATS, and a pump unit configured to operatively provide the burner unit with air to be used b the burner unit in a heating process. The pump unit is configured to be operatively propelled by exhaust gas, and the burner unit is arranged upstream the pump unit such that exhaust gas from the burner unit is operatively provided to the pump unit for propelling the pump unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: VOLVO LASTVAGNAR ABInventors: Jan LINDBLOM, Martin SJÖHOLM, Lars SUNDIN
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Publication number: 20140311128Abstract: A reagent dosing system for dosing a reagent into the exhaust gas stream of an internal combustion engine includes a reagent tank for storing a supply of reagent; an injector module including an atomising dispenser and a positive-displacement metering pump which draws reagent from the reagent tank and delivers it to the dispenser; a supply line coupling the reagent tank to the injector module; a dosing control unit operable to control the injector module to inject reagent into the exhaust gas stream; and an additional priming pump arranged, in use, to urge reagent along the supply line toward the injector module under selected conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: PHILIP J.G. DINGLE, MARTIN PAUL HARDY, STEFAN ROMAN ZUELCH
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Publication number: 20140311129Abstract: By raising a temperature of an element portion of a particulate matter sensor (8) that is arranged in an exhaust passage (4) of an internal combustion engine (2), a heat generation amount that results from the combustion of particulate matters is detected, during a removal treatment of removing, through combustion, particulate matters that are deposited on the element portion. Besides, an amount of particulate matters that are deposited on the element portion of the particulate matter sensor (8) is detected on the basis of an output of the particulate matter sensor (8), before the start of this removal treatment. On the other hand, an amount of particulate matters that are deposited on the element portion before the start of the removal treatment is detected in accordance with the heat generation amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Tatsuhiro Hashida, Hiroki Nishijima
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Publication number: 20140311130Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing module (10) for injecting a reduction agent, in particular a urea-water solution, into an exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine, in particular of a self-igniting internal combustion engine, to reduce nitrogen oxides in the exhaust stream, wherein the dosing module has a main cooling element (12) through which a cooling liquid flows, in particular for cooling an injection valve (64) for the reduction agent. According to the invention, an additional cooling element (14), through which the cooling liquid likewise flows, in particular for cooling in the region of an electrical plug connection (22) and of an electromagnet (80) for actuating the injection valve (64), is placed on the basis cooling element (12), wherein a guide insert (30) for the cooling liquid is arranged in the main cooling element (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Achim Knittel, Stephan Pohl, Martin Kiontke
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Publication number: 20140311131Abstract: A secondary air supply system includes an electric air pump that supplies secondary air to a location upstream of an exhaust gas purification catalyst arranged in an exhaust passage; a control valve that opens/closes a secondary air supply passage; a pressure detector that detects a pressure between the pump and the control valve; and a control unit that detects a first pressure in a first operating state where the control valve is closed, and detects a second pressure in a second operating state where the control valve is open, using the pressure detector. The control unit corrects at least one of the first and second pressures based on a first driving voltage for the pump in the first operating state and a second driving voltage in the second operating state, and estimates a secondary air flow rate based on the first and second pressures after correction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Shinya Kondo, Yusuke Kawamura, Koji Umezawa
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Publication number: 20140311132Abstract: A motor grader includes an engine, a power transmission apparatus, a selective catalytic reduction apparatus, a fuel tank and a reducing agent tank. The power transmission apparatus is configured to transmit power from the engine. The selective catalytic reduction apparatus is configured to process exhaust from the engine. The fuel tank is configured to retain fuel. The reducing agent tank is configured to retain a reducing agent. The fuel tank is arranged so as to at least partially overlap with the engine in a planar view. The fuel tank is arranged between the power transmission apparatus and the reducing agent tank in a vehicle front to back direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Yuki Arai
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Publication number: 20140311133Abstract: An arrangement for introducing a liquid medium into exhaust gases from a combustion engine: A mixing chamber (3) has exhaust gases flow through it. Its downstream end (5) has an endwall (7) of thermally conductive material as an end surface of the mixing chamber (3). An injector injects the liquid medium spray into the mixing chamber (3) or into exhaust gases led into the mixing chamber (3). An exhaust passage (13) adjacent to the mixing chamber (3) is intended for exhaust gases to flow through it and is delineated from the mixing chamber (3) by the endwall (7). Heat flanges (14) of thermally conductive material are situated on at least part of the side of said endwall (7) which faces towards the exhaust passage (13), extend into the exhaust passage (13), absorb heat from exhaust gases which flow through the exhaust passage and give off this heat to the endwall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Daniel Norling, Daniel Ryrfeldt, Markus Mustonen, Henrik Birgersson, Emelie Lagerkvist, Fatima Strand, Per Birkestad, Magnus Wahlberg
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Publication number: 20140311134Abstract: A purpose of the present invention is to prevent a PM-caused short circuit between a heating element and a case in an electrically heated catalyst. The electrically heated catalyst is provided in an exhaust gas passage of an internal combustion engine the air-fuel ratio of which is controlled at a ratio near a theoretical air-fuel ratio at an operation time. The electrically heated catalyst includes a heating element that generates heat through electric conduction, a case that stores the heating element therein, and an insulating member sandwiched between the heating element and the case. According to the present invention, the heating element is electrically conducted after the operation of the internal combustion engine is stopped.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2011Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Mamoru Yoshioka
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Publication number: 20140311135Abstract: The internal combustion engine has an upstream side NOX selective reduction catalyst and a downstream side NOX selective reduction catalyst which are arranged in an engine exhaust passage. The upstream side NOX selective reduction catalyst has a region where the NOX removal rate becomes substantially constant when the ratio of concentration of ammonia to NOX of the inflowing exhaust rises. The internal combustion engine has an operating state in that region where the ratio of concentration of ammonia to NOX is maintained. The downstream side NOX selective reduction catalyst has an ammonia oxidation ability which is larger than the upstream side NOX selective reduction catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA CHUO KENKYUSHOInventor: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA CHUO KENKYUSHO
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Publication number: 20140311136Abstract: An improved internal combustion and waste hat steam engine having an heat recovery steam generator optimized for the steam cycle, that can operate on steam, fuel, or a water-fuel composition where the mixture is at a critical temperature and in a homogeneous single phase. The condensing waste heat recovery steam generator exhaust manifold is close-coupled to the engine cylinder exhaust ports and provides heat to create the homogeneous mixture and steam. The primary heat source is internal combustion. An external heat source may be coupled with the engine to increase the heat available to the condensing waste water recovery steam generator exhaust manifold to produce additional steam. The engine can be operated as a pure diesel engine, for warm-up or for when an external source of steam is desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Matthew A. Janssen
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Publication number: 20140311137Abstract: An exhaust treatment device includes first and second substrates positioned in parallel within a housing. A baffle plate supports the substrates, an inlet tube and an outlet pipe, and defines a portion of a first chamber. First ends of the substrates and a second end of the inlet tube is in fluid communication with the first chamber. A partition supports the substrates, the inlet tube and the outlet pipe and defines a portion of a second chamber separate from first chamber. Second ends of the substrates and a second open end of the outlet pipe is in fluid communication with the second chamber. All of the exhaust flows in a first direction through the inlet tube, reverses direction through the substrates and reverses direction again to flow through the outlet pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Megan Wikaryasz, Rick Thompson, Douglas Otrompke, Pavel Robles
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Publication number: 20140311138Abstract: A system for detecting a type of hydraulic device. The system includes a hydraulic device. The system also includes a power supply having an engine and a controller. The controller is configured to detect a voltage of a signal from the hydraulic device, to categorize the signal as a type of signal of multiple types of signals based on the voltage, and to control a hydraulic output based on the voltage and the type of the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Ross Neal Renner
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Publication number: 20140311139Abstract: A hydrostatic variable displacement pump (2) has a displacement volume set by an electro-hydraulic control device (10) provided with a safety function. In a fault scenario, the variable displacement pump (2) is set to a neutral position. The electro-hydraulic control device (10) has a single electro-hydraulic setpoint encoder (30) to specify the setpoint of the displacement volume of the variable displacement pump (2) and an electrically actuatable valve device (35) connected in series downstream of the setpoint encoder (30), by which the direction of displacement of the variable displacement pump (2) is controlled and which is provided with the safety function.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Rolf Lasaar, Markus Jung
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Publication number: 20140311140Abstract: A cooling fan control unit, in response to an operation performed at the rotation direction selector switch to select a reverse rotation setting while the cooling fan is rotating forward, lowers a relief pressure setting at the variable relief valve to a predetermined lower limit value over a predetermined length of time, and once the discharge pressure at the hydraulic pump detected by the pressure sensor is lowered to a predetermined switch-over pressure, executes control so as to switch the direction of flow of pressure oil to the hydraulic motor to the reverse direction by switching the direction switching valve and raises the relief pressure setting at the variable relief valve to a reverse rotation pressure setting, at which the hydraulic motor rotates in the reverse direction, over a predetermined length of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Koji Hyodo, Atsushi Shimazu, Isamu Aoki, Tetsuji Tanaka, Keigo Kikuchi
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Publication number: 20140311141Abstract: A waste heat utilization apparatus of a first embodiment includes a driving system including an engine and a turbocharger supplying pressurized air to the engine, and a Rankine cycle system used for the driving system. The Rankine cycle system includes a coolant boiler causing heat exchange between coolant as heating medium and working fluid, and a pressurized air boiler causing heat exchange between the pressurized air as heating medium and the working fluid. A first bypass channel for allowing the working fluid to bypass the coolant boiler and a three-way valve are provided in the Rankine cycle system. In the waste heat utilization apparatus, the amount of heat absorbed in the working fluid in the coolant boiler can be reduced by flowing the working fluid into the first bypass channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKIInventors: Hidefumi Mori, Masao Iguchi, Fuminobu Enokijima, Fumihiko Ishiguro, Hiroyuki Takei
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Publication number: 20140311142Abstract: An intake manifold for a charged internal combustion engine has an intercooler provided with coolant connectors that is disposed in an intake manifold housing. The intake manifold housing has at least two housing parts including a basic housing part. The intake manifold housing is provided with at least one inlet and at least one outlet for charge air and is further provided with at least one passage for the coolant connectors of the intercooler. The intercooler is arranged between the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet so as to be flowed through by the charge air. The intercooler is fastened in the basic housing part by a fastening device such that the intercooler separates at least on one side of the basic housing part the at least one inlet seal-tightly from the at least one outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicants: MANN+HUMMEL GMBH, Modine Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Gerrit-Tobias Speidel, Alexander Korn, Heinz Buehl, Karl-Ernst Hummel, Ulrich Dehnen, Klaus Kalbacher, Rebecca Frey